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Re: Adding more subforums - Mac-A-Matic - 05-04-2013
I agree with the many posters who prefer to stay with the current format. However, I don't quite agree that the sub-division of the forums was what "killed" DM. To my recollection, what really killed DM was uneven moderation, outright censorship, draconian "rules" and a general aversion to the considerations of the people who made that forum the success that it was: the posters.
I would like to see this place remain the same. The mix of deals, tips and more is just like real life: a bit wacky and chaotic, but everyone usually gets along and the brain resource available is always helpful. Truth is, here you can ask a question or help with almost any subject and someone will have some knowledge to share and help you. Look through the forum and array of topics and fields is truly amazing.
I also agree with Davester's comments regarding the political side of the forum. As someone who participates on that side very frequently (and ends up being in conflict with a number of other posters), I like the relative "open season" that side enjoys, and for the most part, that side is tempered and things don't usually degenerate to the level seen in forums/comment sections elsewhere on the web.
What I am disappointed in is how the level of discourse on the political side has effected how some posters there handle topic discussions here. Sadly, some of these people cannot separate themselves from whatever position they are in disagreement on the political side.
As to eliminating the political side, I'm okay with that. While I do enjoy the political discourse there, if people cannot learn to live (and get along) with people they disagree with, then that's truly a shame.
I didn't realize until I read this thread that there are people who "report" others and essentially tattletale. What I've always liked historically about the political side was the relative soft gloves most people used there. Though lately - especially after the events of this past November, things have become very much an "us vs them" kind of mentality. That there can be no common understanding or agreement on any issue. That once you've found someone you disagree with one one subject then you must always disagree with that person on any subject. Sad.
I would prefer that moderation be left to letting people handle themselves appropriately. I've always tried to be respectful of others opinions and not resorted to name-calling (though I have failed at that from time to time). But to "report" someone to moderators? The word that comes to mind would be name calling!
Black wrote:
Threads are auto-hidden with a certain number of user reports. Why does the ranting side need to be moderated at all? Just make a decision not to devote resources, and let the users effectively 'flag' offensive posts down, like on craigslist. The system is already in place, nothing to do.
I think this approach is the wrong approach. The beauty of the political side is the ability of those in the minority to voice their position (no matter how idiotic someone might think of that position). To allow what is essentially a popularity rating dictate what is kept and what is deleted means that open discourse is no longer possible. As anyone who has spent any time on the political side knows, there is no such thing as objectivity to what "offends" people.
Re: Adding more subforums - $tevie - 05-04-2013
I have rarely reported anyone except for the time someone here used my real name (they know who they are and they know I will never forgive or forget). And someone made blatant sexual remarks to me on several occasions and I reported those. I probably reported posts a few other times, but as a rule I wouldn't resort to that because it is indeed tattle taling.
Re: Adding more subforums - RgrF - 05-04-2013
Hey now, those salacious comments I made were actually aimed at Swampy. I blame it on the meds.
Re: Adding more subforums - MysteryGuest - 05-04-2013
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
Honestly, I leave this place for a day and it falls apart.
Re: Adding more subforums - RE:up - 05-04-2013
Carnos Jax wrote:
Larry, unfortunately without such a side to the forum, political posts will then leak onto this side and poison it. This is why Craigslist originally had a section for 'hookers'. When they eliminated that, the hookers now advertise in the regular personals section.
Oh, Yes!!!
Please, please, please can we have a section for hookers?!
I suppose we'll have to supply our own boozzz though.:wiggle:
{Sorry, the filter won't accept boos.}
Re: Adding more subforums - WHiiP - 05-04-2013
I voted.
But I needed to make my presence known in what might be the longest thread ever in this forum! :ban:
Re: Adding more subforums - Wild eep - 05-04-2013
No changes please.
Re: Adding more subforums - OWC Jamie - 05-04-2013
The UnDoug wrote:
[quote=OWC Larry]
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Maybe it's time for it to be more of an anything goes. Pay to play/see. If you don't like it - don't be a part of it. Maybe it's $1.99 a month or $9.99 a year. I don't know. I do know it sucks that people can't stick to their own 'facts' - right or wrong - and agree or agree to disagree vs. bring it down to personal snipes and worse. If it wasn't anonymous, bet would be a lot different too.
Maybe you should charge to report posts. Only on the ranting side. Charge .99 per report. That way people can either tough it out, get lost, or waste their money. One could also charge the miscreant for whom the complaint was lodged. Punish bad behaviour . Parents and nannies still do that don't they ?
Tips and deals should be couched amongst hurled insults and racist and bigotted derision ?
Re: Adding more subforums - stephen - 05-04-2013
M A V I C wrote:
My opinion on this:
1. We don't have the amount of traffic where splitting boards is needed
2. We don't have the features other forums have to allow multiple ways to surf a forum and ignore board/categories/subforums if they wish (Eg SMF's "view unread topics")
3. I clearly remember the backlash and number of users who really disliked the old place splitting up the forum
What he said.
Re: Adding more subforums - Black - 05-04-2013
Mac-A-Matic wrote:
I didn't realize until I read this thread that there are people who "report" others and essentially tattletale.
Sorry, I don't believe you.