(November 1, 2017 at 1:17 pm)Minimalist Wrote: The phrase "fixing something until it breaks" keeps running through my mind.
The problem is finding a balance. We've tried a (very) hands-off approach and it hasn't worked. People complain about members not being banned despite not bringing anything to the conversation. We've tried stricter rules enforcement and they weren't popular, plus it's hard to be objective with regards to trolling, etc.
As staff we've also had enough with people being provocative for the sake of being provocative. It's not helpful, it's certainly not the way the forum was originally founded to be. People should be able to discuss things without resorting to blanket statements about your opponent. The people who can't don't deserve to be here.
(November 1, 2017 at 1:19 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Does that mean there won't be anymore "Damned ________" threads?
No, unless you're making a false equivocation or some other misrepresentation of whatever _______ is.