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Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 1:56 pm
So Alpha had a good idea that he brought up in a different thread, and I liked it and wanted to present it here as a suggestion.
The idea was to have a single subforum with its own set of rules, geared towards civil discussion about serious topics. The rules for civility would be along the lines of: no insults, no mocking, no off topic posts, etc.... similar rules as the introduction section. Basically an "if you're just here to sling BS and not for honest discussion, don't post" rule, lol. This would also be different from the debate section, as that section is for formal one on one debate, and not for simple discussion among various people who choose to pop in and participate.
I understand the value of free speech here, so let me reiterate that these rules would not apply to the rest of the forums. This would merely be a single reserved section for people who want civil discussion and exchange of ideas about serious topics, without having to comb through all the insults, shit posts, mocking comments, random memes, etc. If someone does not like the terms/conditions, they need not use that section.
I figure if we have a rlyeh section for relaxed rules, why not also have the opposite option?
Anyway, just a thought.
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 2:06 pm
(This post was last modified: May 1, 2018 at 2:09 pm by Whateverist.)
(May 1, 2018 at 1:56 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: So Alpha had a good idea that he brought up in a different thread, and I liked it and wanted to present it here as a suggestion.
The idea was to have a single subforum with its own set of rules, geared towards civil discussion about serious topics. The rules for civility would be along the lines of: no insults, no mocking, no off topic posts, etc.... similar rules as the introduction section. Basically an "if you're just here to sling BS and not for honest discussion, don't post" rule, lol. This would also be different from the debate section, as that section is for formal one on one debate, and not for simple discussion among various people who choose to pop in and participate.
I understand the value of free speech here, so let me reiterate that these rules would not apply to the rest of the forums. This would merely be a single reserved section for people who want civil discussion and exchange of ideas about serious topics, without having to comb through all the insults, shit posts, mocking comments, random memes, etc. If someone does not like the terms/conditions, they need not use that section.
I figure if we have a rlyeh section for relaxed rules, why not also have the opposite option?
Anyway, just a thought.
It seems like a needless complication for the mod team. Forums with rules like that are pretty easy to find. I doubt if anyone who signs up to enforce the rules we have now is going to be happy to have to jump between the mindset of enforcing one set of rules in order to get in the mindset required to enforce the other. I'd say no way. We already have a kid gloves rules section for introductions.
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 2:28 pm
(This post was last modified: May 1, 2018 at 2:31 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
I doubt that the quality of discussion on the boards will improve by instituting anti-blasphemy laws. Besides, enforcing "no bullshit slinging" and "serious conversation" rules would require the mods to determine that..at least in some instances (let's not kid ourselves..all instances of god bothering)...a persons beliefs ran afoul of them.
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 2:38 pm
(May 1, 2018 at 2:06 pm)Whateverist Wrote: (May 1, 2018 at 1:56 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: So Alpha had a good idea that he brought up in a different thread, and I liked it and wanted to present it here as a suggestion.
The idea was to have a single subforum with its own set of rules, geared towards civil discussion about serious topics. The rules for civility would be along the lines of: no insults, no mocking, no off topic posts, etc.... similar rules as the introduction section. Basically an "if you're just here to sling BS and not for honest discussion, don't post" rule, lol. This would also be different from the debate section, as that section is for formal one on one debate, and not for simple discussion among various people who choose to pop in and participate.
I understand the value of free speech here, so let me reiterate that these rules would not apply to the rest of the forums. This would merely be a single reserved section for people who want civil discussion and exchange of ideas about serious topics, without having to comb through all the insults, shit posts, mocking comments, random memes, etc. If someone does not like the terms/conditions, they need not use that section.
I figure if we have a rlyeh section for relaxed rules, why not also have the opposite option?
Anyway, just a thought.
It seems like a needless complication for the mod team. Forums with rules like that are pretty easy to find. I doubt if anyone who signs up to enforce the rules we have now is going to be happy to have to jump between the mindset of enforcing one set of rules in order to get in the mindset required to enforce the other. I'd say no way. We already have a kid gloves rules section for introductions.
Yeah anyone could just go to other forums instead for that. I just thought it would be interesting to have it as an option here too.
"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."
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 2:41 pm
but shitposting is subjective
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 2:53 pm
(May 1, 2018 at 1:56 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: So Alpha had a good idea that he brought up in a different thread, and I liked it and wanted to present it here as a suggestion.
The idea was to have a single subforum with its own set of rules, geared towards civil discussion about serious topics. The rules for civility would be along the lines of: no insults, no mocking, no off topic posts, etc.... similar rules as the introduction section. Basically an "if you're just here to sling BS and not for honest discussion, don't post" rule, lol. This would also be different from the debate section, as that section is for formal one on one debate, and not for simple discussion among various people who choose to pop in and participate.
I understand the value of free speech here, so let me reiterate that these rules would not apply to the rest of the forums. This would merely be a single reserved section for people who want civil discussion and exchange of ideas about serious topics, without having to comb through all the insults, shit posts, mocking comments, random memes, etc. If someone does not like the terms/conditions, they need not use that section.
I figure if we have a rlyeh section for relaxed rules, why not also have the opposite option?
Anyway, just a thought.
This would be a great addition to the forum in my opinion! Good idea, CL 
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 2:56 pm
Quote:I doubt that the quality of discussion on the boards will improve by instituting anti-blasphemy laws.
I like blasphemy!
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 3:07 pm
Serious discussion?
But I'd have to avoid it.
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 3:17 pm
(This post was last modified: May 1, 2018 at 3:34 pm by Losty.)
We voted on getting a similar subsection a while back and it passed, but we haven’t had time to actually start it up yet. It’s not exactly the same though and it’s been so long we’ll probably need to have a new discussion about it. But anyway I’d call that a maybe. Hehe
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RE: Civility subsection suggestion
May 1, 2018 at 3:36 pm
(May 1, 2018 at 3:17 pm)Losty Wrote: We voted on getting a similar subsection a while back and it passed, but we haven’t had time to actually start it up yet. It’s not exactly the same though and it’s been so long we’ll probably need to have a new discussion about it. But anyway I’d call that a maybe. Hehe
Hmmm...
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