05-05-2013, 01:57 PM
mrlynn wrote:
[quote=Sam3]
If this is still being followed, maybe the political forum needs to be turned into a real name only posting forum. No handles. Just like in nreal life, in a face to face you know the other person, and there would be accountability for one's posts.
I agree. Requiring people to use real names can have a moderating effect. However, the only way a forum where controversial topics are discussed can succeed is by enforcing strict rules of civility, and that means someone has to spend time moderating.
/Mr Lynn
Inevitably people turn on moderators. The DM mods were constantly accused of bias and unfairness. The people who lack self control on their own behavior usually look for others to blame when their ability to antagonize others is taken away.