Jun 19, 2004 16:02
A simple solution
A simple solution
Ok, some ppl want moderation on flaming, others want no moderation except for pics, others want moderation on this others refuse that kind of moderation, etc.
So here's a simple solution I humbly submit that can probably satisfy most ppl's different needs.
Allow the Thread Starter to state the policy of the thread at the beginning. Then if someone breaks the policy the Thread Starter can request that the post be moved out of his thread, and mod would thus be able to move that post out. The mod would not move the post out of the thread unless the Thread Starter requests it. And I stress the post would be moved, not deleted (unless it contains a pic that goes against the policy). It is much easier to ignore threads started by a specific person, then it is to ignore one hijaking post within a thread.
Therefore, those of us who want peace in our thread can have peace.
Those who want to flame away freely can and the rest of us know which thread to ignore.
Those who want to have threads devoted solely to a contest, can have that without fear of hijaking or coming across something offensive.
Those who want a thread devoted solely to how great min is, or how small FI's balls are can have that without fear of interference.
Those newbies who want to ask for help without getting a barrage of insults, could do so.
We can all have our cake and eat it too. I would be comfortable with that, rather then a universal policy that applies to everyone and allow only a handfull of people to be the judge, jury and executioner over everyone's elses posts. This way people can choose which kind of policy they like, and spend their time reading or posting in the thread they prefer with like-minded people.
Ok, some ppl want moderation on flaming, others want no moderation except for pics, others want moderation on this others refuse that kind of moderation, etc.
So here's a simple solution I humbly submit that can probably satisfy most ppl's different needs.
Allow the Thread Starter to state the policy of the thread at the beginning. Then if someone breaks the policy the Thread Starter can request that the post be moved out of his thread, and mod would thus be able to move that post out. The mod would not move the post out of the thread unless the Thread Starter requests it. And I stress the post would be moved, not deleted (unless it contains a pic that goes against the policy). It is much easier to ignore threads started by a specific person, then it is to ignore one hijaking post within a thread.
Therefore, those of us who want peace in our thread can have peace.
Those who want to flame away freely can and the rest of us know which thread to ignore.
Those who want to have threads devoted solely to a contest, can have that without fear of hijaking or coming across something offensive.
Those who want a thread devoted solely to how great min is, or how small FI's balls are can have that without fear of interference.
Those newbies who want to ask for help without getting a barrage of insults, could do so.
We can all have our cake and eat it too. I would be comfortable with that, rather then a universal policy that applies to everyone and allow only a handfull of people to be the judge, jury and executioner over everyone's elses posts. This way people can choose which kind of policy they like, and spend their time reading or posting in the thread they prefer with like-minded people.