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Civility subsection suggestion
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
Maybe rewording and tightening the flaming rule a bit would alleviate CL's concerns while not having to resort to dicing the site up with sub forums. I mean, insults can be fun, and I've run afoul of the flaming rule as it's stated now. But, there's absolutely no need for anyone to pitch an insult in every single post they make in a thread.
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
(May 2, 2018 at 10:08 pm)The Gentleman Bastard Wrote: Maybe rewording and tightening the flaming rule a bit would alleviate CL's concerns while not having to resort to dicing the site up with sub forums. I mean, insults can be fun, and I've run afoul of the flaming rule as it's stated now. But, there's absolutely no need for anyone to pitch an insult in every single post they make in a thread.

The problem is people don’t report this often enough. If someone is pitching an insult in every post, the best thing members can do is report one of the posts and mention in the report comment that they are doing it multiple times.
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
(May 2, 2018 at 8:56 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote:
(May 2, 2018 at 6:08 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: The mods would get to decide, just as they decide on whether or not any rule is broken. 

This is because we have a document to reference in order to determine whether the rule is broken.

As the originator of the suggestion, give us a blurb that is a prototype of what the a rule defining civility would look like. Examples are not really helpful in this instance, and the thought that "civil" doesn't really need to be explained is a bit short sighted.

Oh I hadnt seen this post lol. That's why I didn't answer sooner. Sorry!
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
I think it would be best if it were like the mafia forum where people can see the threads but they cannot comment unless they request to join the group. Then if someone breaks the rules all we would have to do is remove them from the group.
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
Yeah, that's what I meant. Public for vewing, but request/approval to join.

And I like the name The Classroom Subforum Smile
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
(May 2, 2018 at 8:26 pm)Joods Wrote:
(May 2, 2018 at 8:21 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Joods, as I explained, it has nothing to do with having thin skin. Name calling and cussing out just don't do for a productive, inviting discussion. And it would be beneficial, I think, to have a place where interested parties could engage in honest discussion without having to comb through the name calling, shit posting, etc.

It was just an idea of what I thought might be a good addition to the forums. It was not a complaint.

I didn't say you were complaining. However, it is redundant to start yet another sub-forum when we already have a sub-forum for the purpose that you are stating. You want to be able to have civil discussion without all of the fluff, take it to the debate section because that's precisely what you are asking for: A debate. 

In this whole time of discussion, have you actually ventured in there to read the rules and what it's about yet? If not, I suggest you take a peek. It's not a rigid as you think and you can implement many of the things you are asking for in a sub-forum.


Cool.  Where?  I'd like to see if there are already rules.  I'll look at the home page.
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
The debate forum rules are at the top of the forum page: https://atheistforums.org/forum-23.html
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
Uh oh, it says "Debating is to be civil".... what does that meeeannnn!!! Lol
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
(May 2, 2018 at 9:03 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I don't think she meant it as a personal or insulting thing. She just doesn't agree with my idea for another subforum.


You are so level headed.  Scary.
RE: Civility subsection suggestion
(May 2, 2018 at 11:19 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Uh oh, it says "Debating is to be civil".... what does that meeeannnn!!! Lol

It means whatever 21 year old me wanted it to mean. Tongue



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