State of the forum - Oct/Nov 2022 (Suggested reading for all members)
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TicTokCroc
Sunkist and Sudafed
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Exactly, but I'm also seeing that they don't want to have to moderate topics, as in not wanting to limit what people can talk about. So the way I'm reading the room... You can post about climate change as long as your posing links to peer reviewed articles and having a civil discussion. But if you post a meme or something then it's not civil anymore and off into time out territory.
That's how I'm reading the room too. Civil discourse is welcome. If the meme is disrespectful or "bear poking" material, don't post it.
It's a pretty simple request from our hosts.
Thank you all for this! Love the fishing aspects, the rest not so much..
TicTokCroc
Sunkist and Sudafed
Leaves it a bit too much up for interpretation and bias for me but it's not my house. Doesn't seem like this will change much of anything, just more moderation.
Unfortunately the world and the people in it are complicated. Everything has nuance. Overall, I think the vast majority of folks here understand our position.
There's maybe a half dozen people on here who this might affect. Why create a long list of rules for all thousand plus?
TicTokCroc
Sunkist and Sudafed
Totally understand your position. I'm just very skeptical it will be applied even handed, but I've been wrong and I hope I am this time.
Give it a shot
Here's the simplified version:
Don't be a dick.
Not to each other and not to us who have to moderate and clean up the aftermath of something you started knowing full well what kind of reaction you're seeking.
Yes, this is open to interpretation. And no, we don't anticipate having to actually take much action. We'll be very disappointed if we have to.
Don't be a dick.
Not to each other and not to us who have to moderate and clean up the aftermath of something you started knowing full well what kind of reaction you're seeking.
Yes, this is open to interpretation. And no, we don't anticipate having to actually take much action. We'll be very disappointed if we have to.
Of course it won't be even handed. The bigger you fvck up, the heavier the hand will be laid on you. This should only be hard to figure out for binary types who have no clue about nuance.
I have laid it out there elsewhere for a long time. I never changed anyones mind. I just got upset with exchanges. Which are hard to let go of. It was not good for me or anyone else as witnesses. I think I either avoid that stuff or avoid that stuff. This post recommendation from the trio is well stated though I have seen variations on other sites i have been part of during the early shack nasty season
TicTokCroc
Sunkist and Sudafed
I usually only respond when someone else starts shit, now I'll just hit report. Not a big deal. Just asking questions.Give it a shot
If people refrain from being dicks then there's nothing to apply. It's on us as guests to not be dicks (as defined numerous times).
Very much appreciation from me for all you 3 do on part of creating a wonderful information and entertaining format and at such a simple request.... Just treat each other nicely. Very simple request. I am sure we can all do that with just a little effort and we can all enjoy what we came here for.... more of what we want and not division and possible exclusion. Realize what we have before its gone.
I often struggle with not being a dick. I do try though.
Spot on G.
I have tried to be sure to discuss issues and not people. I do not always succeed.
I always try to be aware of 3 things:
Empathy - understanding of the different perspective (s)
Self awareness- recognition of how I am being percieved
Humility- remembering that I can be wrong
I have found that when I fail at any one of those, I just fail. Righteous indignation feels like your winning an argument. It normally fails to change the minds of people who disagree with you.
I appreciate this space and aim to be a positive contributer.
I think you do alright....
My wife's therapy bills paint a different picture.
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