ChiefsPlanet Your Chance To Change The DC Forum For The Better - Page 9

Direckshun · 02-11-2013, 11:54 AM

Hey folks. Regular DCers, and everybody else.

This past weekend I asked the forum what makes DC a cesspool in their eyes.

There were many answers. Some was that too many people are stupid. Some were that there are extremist conspiracy types that make discussion difficult.

But the overwhelming answer is that too many people act like recalcitrant assholes who too often shit on people instead of promoting a discussion.

So I thought I'd throw an idea out there. I brought this up for the mod team, and they told me that if I put it before the people and DC was interested, we could get something moving.

This is a suggestion for potentially increasing the quality of posting in ChiefsPlanet's DC forum. As we all know, this place is legitimately a cesspool. We all know it is, we all agree it's a mess of haters and idiots and conspiracy assholes.

For ten-plus years, ChiefsPlanet policy towards that forum is "light" moderation, which means the best possible course of action is to let the maniacs eat themselves, but mostly to just keep that shit out of the Lounge (which I don't blame the mod team for, not one bit). That policy has permitted the DC forum to be pretty rough for most posters to participate. And the few that do participate regularly aren't that big on it. We have a pretty high turnover rate in the forum.

A new suggestion: temporarily test out a new policy, which is that of elevated moderation. There's not a lot you can do about stupid people (myself included), or folks with extreme views, but there is plenty we can do about people just acting like assholes to be assholes. For a small period of time (like six months, or even three months), ChiefsPlanet could implement an Asshole Ban on DC, meaning everybody in that forum must be respectful, and refrain from simply shitting on people, at the risk of something like a 1-month DC ban.

That may require more moderation, which much of the mod team would be unwilling to do because, c'mon, this place is a cesspool. As a result, this forum would casually elect a DC Asshole Panel, which would be a four-person board (two liberals/Democrats, two conservatives/Republicans) who regular the forum and can signal instances of assholery to the mods for a temp ban. In order for the panel to officially tip off a mod, three of the four members must agree that the Planeteer in question is in fact acting like a genuine asshole.

All of this is a complicated way of saying that DC doesn't just have to be a trashcan to keep the Lounge clean. I've been on (and am on) other boards where the political forum is a thriving exchange of ideas. And I don't mean to rob DC of its sarcasm, wit, or ribald humor. Just the blatant assholery from all sides that makes it occasionally tough to bear.

I send this suggestion up for your consideration. The poll above will stand for a week. (I would like it if a mod could sticky this thread? Too much to ask?) At the end of the week, if we at least have a plurality in favor of testing an Asshole Patrol, we'll take the next steps which would include selecting which members we'd like to serve on it.

Poll forthcoming.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

**dirk digler** · 02-11-2013, 09:25 PM

I don't think this is working

KILLER_CLOWN · 02-11-2013, 09:26 PM

I make DC a better place by merely gracing it with my presence. You're welcome folks, I might even do an encore.

KC native · 02-11-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrade Crapski

Your pulse must be racing. I post, and then you respond immediately. You must really be frothing at the mouth right now.

Loser.

Your powers of perception are as bad as frazzled's.

Direckshun · 02-11-2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

I don't think this is working

Don't look at me.

Comrade Crapski · 02-11-2013, 09:27 PM

I hope KC Rectum drops dead of a heart attack.

KC native · 02-11-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

You think neg reps = bullying? Does a gust of wind make your bitch ass cry?

No, but you seem to think it does. You go on these rep rampages with different posters all the time. The fact that you think neg repping someone means anything is hilarious to me.

I also think you're a pussy for it too. People who hide behind rep and place such importance on it are pussies with self esteem issues.

**dirk digler** · 02-11-2013, 09:29 PM

It's all Shtsprayer's fault this place was all peaceful and everyone was nice to each other until he came back from his millionth ban.

Comrade Crapski · 02-11-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC naive

People who hide behind rep and place such importance on it are pussies with self esteem issues.

I thought this board wasn't your whole world? Sounds to me like you lose sleep over this shit, Rectum.

KC native · 02-11-2013, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrade Crapski

I thought this board wasn't your whole world? Sounds to me like you lose sleep over this shit, Rectum.

Perception. You fail at it.

Comrade Crapski · 02-11-2013, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

Perception. You fail at it.

Calm down, Rectum. go get another glass of water.

**frazod** · 02-11-2013, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

No, but you seem to think it does. You go on these rep rampages with different posters all the time. The fact that you think neg repping someone means anything is hilarious to me.

I also think you're a pussy for it too. People who hide behind rep and place such importance on it are pussies with self esteem issues.

Hiding? Wait.... hiding? Seriously? I'm Pavlov and you're my ****ing dog. I know you're going to post Every. Single. One of them. On command. I'll do another one in a minute just to prove my point. Go ahead and start drooling on your keyboard now.

And have I ever said anything in one of these "hidden" (

**** that just kills me) rep comments that I wouldn't say in an open forum? Uh, the answer to that question would be NO, lawnboy. Hiding. Shit.

You also act like it's a time consuming, difficult process to rep bomb your bitch ass. It isn't. I dole out a couple of positive reps to people I like and blast you again. Takes a few seconds. Takes me a few seconds, anyway. Perhaps the whole process confuses you.

MOhillbilly · 02-11-2013, 09:37 PM

This is an odd place. Like a shitty episode of the twilight zone.

**BigRedChief** · 02-11-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

I don't think this is working

sure it is. It is highlighting the need fairly well.

KILLER_CLOWN · 02-11-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

sure it is. It is highlighting the need fairly well.

36-5-7? if democracy prevails we will all enjoy the bickering a little bit more.

KC native · 02-11-2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

Hiding? Wait.... hiding? Seriously? I'm Pavlov and you're my ****ing dog. I know you're going to post Every. Single. One of them. On command. I'll do another one in a minute just to prove my point. Go ahead and start drooling on your keyboard now.

And have I ever said anything in one of these "hidden" (

**** that just kills me) rep comments that I wouldn't say in an open forum? Uh, the answer to that question would be NO, lawnboy. Hiding. Shit.

You also act like it's a time consuming, difficult process to rep bomb your bitch ass. It isn't. I dole out a couple of positive reps to people I like and blast you again. Takes a few seconds. Takes me a few seconds, anyway. Perhaps the whole process confuses you.

Really? Is that why I sent the first rep at 9:17 and then you did exactly what I said you would at 9:27, 9:30, 9:37, and then 9:42?

You are my puppet.

Perception. You fail at it.

Edit: And you obviously don't understand Pavlov. Color me not surprised.

View Poll Results: Should DC test drive a panel that would be empowered to improve civility?
Whether I like this forum or not, I don't like this idea. No thanks.	47	73.44%
At the very least, this deserves a shot.	7	10.94%
No opinion.	10	15.63%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

02-11-2013, 11:54 AM
Direckshun Black for Palestine Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $1166610	Your Chance To Change The DC Forum For The Better Hey folks. Regular DCers, and everybody else. This past weekend I asked the forum what makes DC a cesspool in their eyes. There were many answers. Some was that too many people are stupid. Some were that there are extremist conspiracy types that make discussion difficult. But the overwhelming answer is that too many people act like recalcitrant assholes who too often shit on people instead of promoting a discussion. So I thought I'd throw an idea out there. I brought this up for the mod team, and they told me that if I put it before the people and DC was interested, we could get something moving. This is a suggestion for potentially increasing the quality of posting in ChiefsPlanet's DC forum. As we all know, this place is legitimately a cesspool. We all know it is, we all agree it's a mess of haters and idiots and conspiracy assholes. For ten-plus years, ChiefsPlanet policy towards that forum is "light" moderation, which means the best possible course of action is to let the maniacs eat themselves, but mostly to just keep that shit out of the Lounge (which I don't blame the mod team for, not one bit). That policy has permitted the DC forum to be pretty rough for most posters to participate. And the few that do participate regularly aren't that big on it. We have a pretty high turnover rate in the forum. A new suggestion: temporarily test out a new policy, which is that of elevated moderation. There's not a lot you can do about stupid people (myself included), or folks with extreme views, but there is plenty we can do about people just acting like assholes to be assholes. For a small period of time (like six months, or even three months), ChiefsPlanet could implement an Asshole Ban on DC, meaning everybody in that forum must be respectful, and refrain from simply shitting on people, at the risk of something like a 1-month DC ban. That may require more moderation, which much of the mod team would be unwilling to do because, c'mon, this place is a cesspool. As a result, this forum would casually elect a DC Asshole Panel, which would be a four-person board (two liberals/Democrats, two conservatives/Republicans) who regular the forum and can signal instances of assholery to the mods for a temp ban. In order for the panel to officially tip off a mod, three of the four members must agree that the Planeteer in question is in fact acting like a genuine asshole. All of this is a complicated way of saying that DC doesn't just have to be a trashcan to keep the Lounge clean. I've been on (and am on) other boards where the political forum is a thriving exchange of ideas. And I don't mean to rob DC of its sarcasm, wit, or ribald humor. Just the blatant assholery from all sides that makes it occasionally tough to bear. I send this suggestion up for your consideration. The poll above will stand for a week. (I would like it if a mod could sticky this thread? Too much to ask?) At the end of the week, if we at least have a plurality in favor of testing an Asshole Patrol, we'll take the next steps which would include selecting which members we'd like to serve on it. Poll forthcoming. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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02-11-2013, 09:25 PM	#121
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $160566	I don't think this is working
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02-11-2013, 09:26 PM	#122
KILLER_CLOWN Be HEALED!!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fascist State Casino cash: $11109202	I make DC a better place by merely gracing it with my presence. You're welcome folks, I might even do an encore. __________________ "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father ... And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." "If the people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson
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02-11-2013, 09:27 PM	#125
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02-11-2013, 09:29 PM	#127
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $160566	It's all Shtsprayer's fault this place was all peaceful and everyone was nice to each other until he came back from his millionth ban.
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02-11-2013, 09:37 PM	#132
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