Two Rule Updates

[Excited Penguin]

Go fuck yourself, you utter imbecile.

But thank you for your answer. That is precisely what I wanted to hear. Might I suggest you guys include that part in the rule?

[account_inactive]

Come on EP, there's no need for that.

Calm down.

[Excited Penguin]

Also, how will you get in touch with non-members of the forum to find out if they've given their accord for people here to reveal personal information about them? That one seems tricky.

[SteelCurtain]

I see no one is taking me up on that.

You allowed 30 minutes for someone to respond and that was enough for you to claim there was no response? No, no, child.

I will point out, however, that even as the events that precipitated this new rule didn't involve most members of this forum, still, don't be so quick to think it won't create some headaches, or, at the very least, some confusion.

I think we can handle it.

If this rule is to be followed that means no more complaining about family members, strangers, lovers, neighbours, friends, what have you. At least technically speaking, mentioning private details about any of your relationships or about the people close to you in your lives would violate this rule and would, supposedly, get you permabanned. Now you might think, hey, I trust the stuff, they're not that censoring,they won't ban me the next time I mention my grandma's asthma and instead look the other way by not classifying the recounting of my first date or the advice I sought for my marital problems as details about those people's personal lives and relationships. How sure are you about that?

Nothing in this rule prevents complaining about people in your life. None of it. Unless I say "My Uncle Steve is an asshole. He lives at 124 Hershey Lane," I can talk about my family without giving personally identifying information about them.

And let's say no newbie who hasn't witnessed the events leading up to this will ever be confused by this rule and their activity or desire to remain here will remain unaffected.

One of two things will happen. Well, three things.

People will stop talking about anything at all involving anyone else that might be classified as personal unless that information has been posted by that same person on this forum first. What are the chances of that happening? Also, no more details about your relationships under any circumstances.

A lot of people will get banned.

Or, the staff will blatantly ignore their own rule over and over again until they modify it further. Excepting some "special" cases, of course.

Who is excited to see how all this turns out?

Your childish attempts to manipulate the forum are noted. Now, go play in the corner while the adults talk. This is a simple rule change, and you are being intentionally obtuse.

[SteelCurtain]

Also, how will you get in touch with non-members of the forum to find out if they've given their accord for people here to reveal personal information about them? That one seems tricky.

Again, I will use small words. You cannot reveal personally identifying information about anyone outside of this forum. Suffice it to say if it cannot be found on a Google search, you cannot post it here.

[Iroscato]

I've come around to the ONI rule being dropped somewhat, despite initially being against it. And the doxing rule is solid.
Also EP, you are nowhere near as smart as you think you are. Go sulk somewhere else. Ta-ta.

[Excited Penguin]

The rule isn't only about identifying information, though, SC. To take your example, according to this rule, you can't mention the fact that your uncle is named indeed Bob, in fact, and probably can't say why he's an asshole, unless it's for eating yoir sandwich, and not for, say, being convicted of a crime, or fighting with your mom, or shoving a particular religion down your throat because he's very fanatical about it.

As for your accusations, I will ask you to back them up with something more substantial than mere say so or else you are engaging in slander. Also, your way of speaking for me os completely uncalled for and I will kindly ask you to deter from continuing in the same manner unprovoked.

[SteelCurtain]

The rule isn't only about identifying information, though, SC. To take your example, according to this rule, you can't mention the fact that your uncle is named indeed Bob, in fact, and probably can't say why he's an asshole, unless it's for eating yoir sandwich, and not for, say, being convicted of a crime, or fighting with your mom, or shoving a particular religion down your throat because he's very fanatical about it.

No, because my Uncle's first name is not personally identifying information. I am not revealing his email address, where he lives, his last name, etc. We will treat first names of members slightly differently, because many people here specifically do not want that information revealed in direct communication with each other.

As for your accusations, I will ask you to back them up with something more substantial than mere say so or else you are engaging in slander. Also, your way of speaking for me os completely uncalled for and I will kindly ask you to deter from continuing in the same manner unprovoked.

Unprovoked? Child, please. You know what you did.

[Excited Penguin]

You staff can, of course, interpret your own rules however you want. That was never my point. What this rule seems to imply about what is not acceptable behaviour on this forum is, however, and absent of further changes added to it it might backfire.

I was only trying to help. If this is how my observations and opinions are met, with this hostile and deriding attitude from members of staff, I can only assume these things have already been considered by them. I sincerely hope they won't face any problems going forward as relates to the members' experience on this forum.

[Iroscato]

I thank Cthulhu for every time I get to use that gif