Proposal for Anything Goes - Beyond Tiki

AC Atomic Cocktail Tiki Socialite Land O' The Next Big One-L.A. Joined: Jun 25, 2002 Posts: 929	AC Atomic Cocktail Posted posted on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 7:41 PM On 2003-08-25 15:01, DaneTiki wrote: As far as a moderated anything goes format is concerned, I discern from Hanford's various comments that he finds moderating the extremely controversial discussions less than appealing. As would nearly anyone. I agree! Compare Hanford's forbearance to the policies of many other moderated forums and he seems, if anything, too lenient. I wouldn't say too lenient but it is interesting to note that on another board started by a Tiki Central member that deals with "controversial" subjects the rules are much stricter: "Here is a short list of "bad manners": Ad Hominem Attacks: Confine your point to the topic and post. Personal attacks produce nothing positive, and will be removed or confronted at the Moderator's discretion. Maintaining a level-headed and balanced demeanor in emotionally charged threads earns respect. A moderator will certainly step in to disrupt any consistent pattern of "Flaming". Flagrant Trolling: Also known as "flamebaiting". Posts made in an obvious attempt to be merely disruptive or confrontational will be locked or deleted at the Moderator's discretion. Don't make posts that are inflammatory just to get people involved in "your" thread. Substance is the key to not being labeled a troller. Objectionable Material: Pornographic, sexually offensive, sexually explicit, or racially discriminatory material is not allowed. Moderator's judgment applies here. Sexually suggestive images will be removed. Many participants view the Forum from their workplace, and such material can cause problems for them. Excessive Foul Language: Modest amounts of "coloration" are perfectly acceptable in making a point. Gratuitous use of profanity will be dealt with at the Moderator's discretion. Please refrain from using words commonly described as "profanity" in posting titles at all times." There are other boards that deal with these subjects-take the discussion to them since like stereotypical Americans (sorry to the ausländers) we can't seem to discuss "controversial" subjects without trying to kill each other. Beyond Tiki should be for "Lounge, Retro, Swing, Cars, Tattoos, Art...". Now let's all kiss and make up-and have some SPAM! Hey, how about a Spam forum? [ Edited by: Atomic Cocktail on 2003-08-25 19:42 ]

On 2003-08-25 15:01, DaneTiki wrote:

As far as a moderated anything goes format is concerned, I discern from Hanford's various comments that he finds moderating the extremely controversial discussions less than appealing. As would nearly anyone.

I agree!

Compare Hanford's forbearance to the policies of many other moderated forums and he seems, if anything, too lenient.

I wouldn't say too lenient but it is interesting to note that on another board started by a Tiki Central member that deals with "controversial" subjects the rules are much stricter:

"Here is a short list of "bad manners":

Ad Hominem Attacks: Confine your point to the topic and post. Personal attacks
produce nothing positive, and will be removed or confronted at the Moderator's discretion. Maintaining a level-headed and balanced demeanor in emotionally charged threads earns respect. A moderator will certainly step in to disrupt any consistent pattern of "Flaming".

Flagrant Trolling: Also known as "flamebaiting". Posts made in an obvious attempt to be merely disruptive or confrontational will be locked or deleted at the Moderator's discretion. Don't make posts that are inflammatory just to get people involved in "your" thread. Substance is the key to not being labeled a troller.

Objectionable Material: Pornographic, sexually offensive, sexually explicit, or racially discriminatory material is not allowed. Moderator's judgment applies here. Sexually suggestive images will be removed. Many participants view the Forum from their workplace, and such material can cause problems for them.

Excessive Foul Language: Modest amounts of "coloration" are perfectly acceptable in making a point. Gratuitous use of profanity will be dealt with at the Moderator's discretion. Please refrain from using words commonly described as "profanity" in posting titles at all times."

There are other boards that deal with these subjects-take the discussion to them since like stereotypical Americans (sorry to the ausländers) we can't seem to discuss "controversial" subjects without trying to kill each other. Beyond Tiki should be for "Lounge, Retro, Swing, Cars, Tattoos, Art...".

Now let's all kiss and make up-and have some SPAM!

Hey, how about a Spam forum?

[ Edited by: Atomic Cocktail on 2003-08-25 19:42 ]

Post #49247 by Atomic Cocktail on Mon, Aug 25, 2003 7:41 PM