Forum Decorum

[VRM]

I'm glad the election is finally over - hopefully we can stay propaganda free for a day or two. One guy won, a few other guys lost. I will support the new guy, like I did with Bush, until he does something I think is stupid.

Anyway - Jamo and CW have mentioned that moderation is going to be stepped up a bit, but it seemed a bit vague to me, so I have some questions about the specifics.

1. I have always tried to follow the 'do unto others' mentality. I would prefer that people be civil and discuss things like adults, but sometimes that Olde English Insult Generator is just too easy to refer back to. Mods, what is your preference:
A. Ignore any abuse.
B. Report any abuse (careful here - some may report every post by certain others in an effort to get them banned).
C. Fire back in a reasonably civil manner.
D. Some combination of all of the above.
E. Carefully retype the offending post backwards, highlight where it says "Paul McCartney and Obama are the antiChrists", and notify the Mod Squad.


2. No women, no kids - Laura Bush has never been that big a topic around here, but Michelle Obama might be because she actually speaks.
A. Spouses/kids ok if it is timely or relevant.
B. Spouses/kids not ok, regardless of whether it is timely or relevant..
C. Spouses/kids only ok if they are hot and you can post pictures of them. See samples below (for educational purposes only).

Kucinichs wife Elizabeth (Damn I am such a sucker for redheads!)


and Jenna Bush lookalike




3. Future CinC and Vice CinC physical attributes - allowed or not. Examples:
A. Is posting Obamas speeches run through an Ebonics translator considered racist? Example: "I'm going ta redistribute yo' wealth, cuz brothas says I'm uh socialist Ya' dig?" How about Bidens speeches?
B. Can Obamas ears still be boxed? Is Boxing Day when we get to compare Obamas ears to Prince Charles' ears?
C. Will we be considered Folicists if we make fun of Bidens plugs, or Bleachists if we comment on his pearly whites?


4. Buggering wanking sods - CdC has elevated the use of these to an art form, but without the art. It's like that great song that gets released, but that every radio station plays every other minute until you never want to hear the bloody thing for the rest of your life. So....
A. Buggering wanking sods on the table.
B. Buggering wanking sods off the table.
C. Buggering wanking sods in a house.
D. Buggering wanking sods with a mouse (actually I hear you are supposed to use a gerbil - maybe somebody with experience could explain the difference).
E. Buggering wanking sods still on the table, but only if you can use it creatively.
F. Replace buggering wanking sods with another epithet like "MdM" (mange d'la merde). Proper use would be "MdM CdC! (ftf)"



All of this is intended in good humour (or humor for those who don't speak English), and no harm or insult is intended to anyone (except CdC, who I'm sure will call me a huge buggering wanker. Again. And again. ).

Steve

[computerworks]

No........

[cobra de capell]

VRM - why not just go away?

[VRM]

Originally Posted by computerworks

No........

Ok, so clearly there is no freedom of speech here.
If somebody complains about no freedom of speech do we:
A. Stock up on ammunition and weapons because the next 4 years are going to be very long.
B. Blame it on Obama before he takes office.
B. Remind them that freedom isn't free, and that they have to send a cheque for $.10 per posted word payable to whichever moderator closes the thread first.

BTW, I'm not complaining so I'm not sending a cheque.

[VRM]

Originally Posted by cobra de capell

VRM - why not just go away?

Lighten up - this is all meant in fun - including the bit about you.

[Jamo]

Steve...while evidently meant to be humor, the coldstone fact is that regulars ought to know what works and what doesn't. We don't like to give a list of rules...too many smokey Yunicks out there that would test our patience (which we have little left).

So, it will be on a case by case approach...we like to be creative.

[bomelia]

Awe VRM, please, stop with the Fairness Doctine.

Mike (no appropriate smilie found on our WOEFULLY short list)

[VRM]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Steve...while evidently meant to be humor, the coldstone fact is that regulars ought to know what works and what doesn't. We don't like to give a list of rules...too many smokey Yunicks out there that would test our patience (which we have little left).

So, it will be on a case by case approach...we like to be creative.

Jamo,
Yep - the whole thing was meant in humour and was inspired by the posts of the last 24 hours or so. Well, except for the buggering wankers part. That one really has been overused and should be retired. Too bad for me personally, as I sometimes would use them IRL, but now most of the joy just seems to have gone out of it... The rest of it really should be common sense. I'm actually surprised that you guys allowed the posts you did during the election season.


BTW, any news on a models, collectibles, and literature forum? I'm not sure what kind of deal has been arranged with site sponsors, but if possible I would like it to be available for occasional sales of personal items. No pro sellers, but I think it would be good to be able to buy/sell extra books, models, photos, and so on.

[Jamo]

Political debate can (and should be to a degree to allow a free debate) be angry and at times, a bit ugly. Yes, sometimes we let things go a bit further than usual, which is why I asked that folks adopt the cuter-sounding British terms when letting loose.

But now it's time to move forward, and all the buggering around must come to a close.

Brent's looking into it...but he's a busy fellow these days. Patience please.

[VRM]

I think I first asked for the forum a couple of years ago...I think I can wait a little longer.

Thanks for working on getting it done.

[Excaliber]

Well this 'Regulator' got SO upset at one point, with the sniping, I left for awhile, seriously considered not coming back.

But the moderators made the difference, when it was just to over the top, they trimmed and down sized and took appropriate action to get things back on track. A job well done. Man you guys have GOT to be glad this election is over, you can get some sleep now.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

... A job well done. Man you guys have GOT to be glad this election is over, you can get some sleep now.

...thanks.
Sleep? whatsat?

[trularin]

I didn't know Jamo had patience.