Hmmm.
Is there a point to posting?
Part of me tells me that, for the most part, there is no point. The only point would be to convince certain people of their errors, but this is another example of the endless drama that goes on here and the people who need convincing (or chasing away) will never be convinced. They are immune.
So.
To post or not to post?
Well, this is a discussion forum. And beating heads against walls is an age-old pasttime and it's certainly time to start producing substantive posts as an example rather than the ordinary (all too ordinary) chattering nonsense that has become the norm these days.
So.
Post.
(I realize that the people who should read this most likely won't... but such is life.)
shichimenshyo,
Well I figure since the quality of threads in this forum has been denegrated to this:
I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen you write anything of import... I don't think you're as bad as some. I do know you're a bit of a smart-ass and always seen in the chat threads.
You're a bit of a mulatto, yes?
Do you consider yourself more of an clit-rubber or an asset? I'm genuinely curious.
If I were to judge solely on your reading comprehension as shown by this 'response' to Gendanken's thread, I'd say more of the former than the latter, but I will withhold judgement for the time being.
Anyway.
I find it sad how you get hung up on naughty words.
Don't you find that rather childish?
And now terms Such as clit and cunt and shit are completely accepted even by the moderating community to insult and flame other members why not have a thread about rubbing your clits! or playing with your cunts!
You
do have some small point when it comes to flaiming and/or insulting. But your thread doesn't seem to be about either. It seems to simply focus on 'clit rubbing' which is obvious complete and total focus on vulgarity. So, I assume that I need not discuss flaming with you. A shame, really, as it's the only semi-valid point you have.
Oh well.
Maybe there'll be more later. Pigs do fly from time to time.
I am can only conjecture that if the people in charge can do it then so can I....right?
Do what?
Say clit?
Sure you can.
However, you do bring up a valid philosophical discussion.
Just because someone else can write a book doesn't mean you can.
That is, you
can, but you may not have the ability.
It looks like you don't have the ability, judging from this thread.
So far the only real argument I have heard here is that its okay to behave in a manner that is against forums rules as long as the moderators find it funny.
More like if we think it might actually benefit the forum.
I understand that they are just words, but when a leader in a community displays behavior that is ultimatly looked down upon what kind of message does that send to the lower tier of posters here?
Most people don't seem to be looking down on it at all.
Although, several don't seem to be able to get past the vulgarity.
I'd say that you should seek to emulate it.
Of course, you supposedly did. With this thread. And that bodes ill for you.
In a every community there are leaders whos responsibility is to maintain the cohesiveness of the community as a whole, and in our communities case "moderate" the quality of posts and discussion to a level that is acceptable as defined by the communites rules/laws.
Well, there is the issue where people can't seem to separate a moderator moderating and posting. But that's old news.
However, I think Gendanken is doing a fine job of leading by example as far as post quality goes.
It's a start, anyway.
Shorty,
I see, so she has class but Shich doesn't?
Do explain.
It's funny that the protests to Gendanken's thread simply reinforce her original point.
As long as you wrap some Psychobabble BS around your insults no matter how rude or vulgar. You have FLARE, CLASS.
Well, I, for one, have always been more prone to deleting inane insults rather than witty ones. Especially witty ones that actually futher topic.
Of course, this is difficult to actually see these days as most insults are inane these days. You going after Orleander and Sandy, for instance.
Heh.
Hypocrisy, by the way, is a funny word coming from you on this subject.
Why is it that when Dr Lou speaks in his own "Artistic" language
he gets banned?
Lou was banned by the guy who also objects to Gendanken's modship.
Imagine that.
I don't think he deserved it. I liked his post. I thought it was topical and thought provoking. I think we should encourage more posts like it.
Think you could do as good?
I'd be pleasantly surprised if you could.
Enmos,
Oh please... you're just being funny now right ?
I'm curious. Do you really not se the analogy or are you being purposefully obtuse?
What makes you think I want to read Gendanken's bullshit more than once ?
Of course you don't.
Weren't you the guy who whined about how Hitler avatars are actually illegal in your horribly oppressive little country?
You, sir, or way too pc.
Disgustingly so.
Ok, let me rephrase. Have things improved because of her ? Have things improved at all, or did they get worse ?
Your hysterics are hysterical.
"OMG!!! Gendanken has been here a whole 5 minutes and not only has she not solved the national debt but she's actually made me feel bad!!!11! She's a horrible person!! And a bad mod!!!"
You into instant gratification much?
Or is purposeful dramatics?
I'm curious.
....
Yeah.
This whole thing is pointless.
Sigh.
I'll perservere. Sometimes miracles happen.
....
Not by everyone, she could have addressed the matter in a more acceptable way.
Acceptable by who?
You and your obscenely pc standards?
I'd pass on that and I'm a lot more polite than Gendanken.
For God's sake, she has the power now that she's a mod. Let her moderate instead of spewing out foul language.
Like how?
Banning idiots?
She could, yes she certainly could.
We all could.
Don't think it hasn't been discussed.
Too bad we're all a bunch of liberal pussies. We actually think we should wait for a reason other than idiocy to ban people.
Her posting style is off limits for the rest of us, the 'old rules' are still in place..
You get no points for bravery, that's for sure.
Jump on the grenade.
He who hesitates, masturbates.
You masturbate much, eh?
They just have to say the word and we will all be cursing like there's no tomorrow. Of course, we can't now.. it's against the forum rules.
No, it's not.
Although, being stupid should be.
And being excessively vulgar with no with or topic is stupid and should be bannable, in my opinion.
Although, actually, I think it should be just open to derision. Banning should be limited to spammers and a few worst case offenders.
So, as long as it's original and used to make a point we can say whatever we want ?
Don't be a pussy and stand up for what you believe in.
If you feel you should say something then say it and damn the consequences.
Of course, it's easy when you always just want to say 'the rightt thing' though, right?
Tiassa, that first quote isn't mine.
Would you please correct it
Also, I didn't start the thread. Please read back.
You didn't even read it, right?
Wonder if you're reading this?
Greenberg,
In the recent past, people have addressed the matter in a more acceptable way. I, you, several others have done so.
What did it accomplish? At best: nothing. At worst: a few infantile responses and some of us being called prudish. Threads closed.
Addressed what?
Vulgarity?
You're standing up for a profanity free forum?
Ick.
Romper room.
Tiassa,
And I'm going to ask them to stop and think about it for a few minutes.
You and I both know it's not going to happen.
...........
Hmm.
Yeah.
I'm sure this was all a waste of time.