Fanfreakingtastic last post LD!! Top to bottom.....And all this time I thought it was because you were the new mod on the block and had to deal with the shitty threads...lol
And just as an FYI...... Chica is awesome.... As are JohnnyBax & Surfindick..... All of which are Admins here...... The problem at its core here is at some point people want someone to enforce their own morals, definitions of civility and ideology...... Again it is a slippery slope when you entrust a few with such power....... More to come shortly.......
JaD
P.S. LD.... I was the focus of thie thread is why I was so quick to respond.... I also have zero aprehensions or reservations in explaining my thoughts and views..... I am more than certain others will chime in when they feel the need....Edit: too late! There's Mojojo!! Lol Originally Posted by Jusanotherdude
Seriously though it does seem that some mods steer clear of posting in these drama filled threads.
Gotta have something to vote on first sweetie...still waiting on BP's new rules... Originally Posted by Wakeuр
Rules? Actually they are called forum guidelines. Maybe we should look at a few:
#1 - Avoid cases of unprovoked rudeness to others. No place for it here. Yes, with the dynamic nature of the threads and topics, tempers will flare and things will become heated from time to time. You may often encounter individuals who become passionate or emotional when expressing one's opinion or point of view. That's all understood and perfectly acceptable within reason…….but, start slamming or bashing another member and be met with consequences.
#3 - Disrespect to others, IN GENERAL, will be considered an item of low tolerance, especially when posting in our coed forums. Follow the Golden Rule and treat others as you wish to be treated yourself. This applies to fellow members as well as staff. We do not require that you have respect for us, but we do require that you treat us respectfully in the public forums. If you feel the need to vent, gripe, or blow off some steam regarding a staff member's action or decision, we ask that you keep it private. Email, RTM, or the PM system would be the appropriate avenue to take in such cases. In cases where you would like to request additional clarity about a staff decision, you are free to pursue an answer in either a public forum or private means of communication. If handled publicly, post your inquiry in a respectful manner.
#4 - Blatant insults or hostility toward another member will be met with staff intervention. This applies to using our coed forums for name calling, personal attacks, or vulgar slang terms to describe fellow members. If you have legitimate concerns about another member here, share them tactfully in the appropriate private forums or with staff.
Do some of these hate/drama threads violate one or more of these guidelines? It would seem as long as you aren't rude of disrespectful to a specific individual by calling out him or her by handle you can be as rude as you want. Rude or disrespectful posts or threads directed to a group or type of individuals seems to be allowed.
Both guidelines #1 and #3 above use the word others. That word can mean "one" as in "individual" but it can also mean more than one as in a "group".
So on the surface it looks like the guildeines are written quite well. Maybe they just aren't being interpreted or enforced the way they should be.