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Originally Posted by Ki
But what about those that don't? Would they just have to deal with it? If any of this ends up approved, my activity here will drop immensely.
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I think your activity here should drop if it gets out of hand. I don't think it'll get out of hand. Wait until you're actually uncomfortable with the rules before you leave. If these new rules get implemented, we might not even see a difference in things. Of course, new mods could be implemented and we could all be posting in a Nazi fascist message board come summer. I'll just wait to find out. I'll still be posting d*ck jokes where I can in the meantime.
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Originally Posted by Plankton
Sure we can, and then we can make a poll to try and change it.
I wasn't going to reply to this thread, and I'm not sure if you'd want my opinion on things around here, but here it is anyway, and I mean no offense whatsoever:
I've only observed a few instances of people demanding change to the way things are run here, and for the most part the changes are brought up from someone who's presence here is a bit more stoic, which is uncommon for the majority of the other members, which are a bit more laid back. This, to me, seems like a control issue. Someone that won't allow a bit of youthful playfulness into a discussion, or needs their thoughts and opinions on what they believe to be taken very seriously by a group of strangers just seems a bit off. Sure, there are times when things get sketchy here, and there will always be trolls, and sometimes people feel the need for posting only one word, or a small phrase, and if you ask me, it's been handled with as much tact and grace as one could possibly expect from the few who are in the position to deal with it. I really only see this poll as an attempt at controlling something which is by nature, a chaotic entity, and is already being handled as such in a manner that not only nurtures fun and friendly discussion, but also addresses the intellectual side of things as well.
That's all I've got.
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Quite possibly the best opinion I've seen on the matter.
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Originally Posted by Janszoon
If you recognize that context and judgement will always play a role, then it seems like your proposals don't have much of a purpose.
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I too think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. It takes the term "making a mountain out of a molehill" to a realistic degree. I'm all for discussion on these matters but Tore seems hellbent on creating some sort of constitution to not only his liking, but the liking of 6-7 members who don't feel comfortable around here anymore, compared to the 50 or so that love our atmosphere.
The last poll showed that the majority, by a large difference, don't want anything to change. I keep seeing "this is just for opinion" being thrown around. I don't think that's true. I feel like this is continuing because the majority of us don't want to get on board with this.
I see it like this.
Tore: You want this donut?
Vast Majority: No.
T: Don't worry. I'm just asking who wants the donut and who doesn't. It's just for opinion.
VM: Okay. We don't want the donut dude.
T: Have you seen the donut? It's got a lot of cool things that will make you REALLY like it. Here I'll show you...
V: We don't want the donut. We like what we are eating already.
T: I know. You're entitled to your opinion. If you really don't want the donut, you don't have to have it. It has sprinkles and powered sugar though. I feel it's the best option for your breakfast.
VM: WE DON'T LIKE DONUTS.
T: Right, but you see, some people over there like and are eating donuts. So, let's talk about the donut some more.
VM: FFFFFFFFFRRRRUMMSAARRRRRGGHGHAHGARRRRRRA