ChiefsPlanet Your Chance To Change The DC Forum For The Better - Page 19

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.

KC native · 02-13-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Oh yeah, that's just lovely. Dumbass ****ing freak.

Tattoos are mainstream these days. It's not 1952 anymore fat ass.

Frazod · 02-13-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

Tattoos are mainstream these days. It's not 1952 anymore fat ass.

KC native · 02-13-2013, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

You're not even good at trolling. You are a worthless fat ass. Congrats on being worthless and part of the worst generation in the history of this country.

Frazod · 02-13-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

You're not even good at trolling. You are a worthless fat ass. Congrats on being worthless and part of the worst generation in the history of this country.

At least I didn't need to put some dumb**** cartoon on my back to try to convince people I'm a man, you pathetic ****ing ****.

Do your cop relatives approve?

**LiveSteam** · 02-13-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

fat ass.

KC native. I have a NEWS FLASH for you.
YOU ARE FAT!
JFC man! You are knee high to a wheat field & weigh 190 plus. Thats fat/ NOT HUGE tuff guy

**Dick Bull** · 02-13-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveSteam

KC native. I have a NEWS FLASH for you.
YOU ARE FAT!
JFC man! You are knee high to a wheat field & weigh 190 plus. Thats fat/ NOT HUGE tuff guy

So uh, what's 5'6", 170?

I'm just checking to know if I need to drink myself into better esteem?

**LiveSteam** · 02-13-2013, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

So uh, what's 5'6", 170?

I'm just checking to know if I need to drink myself into better esteem?

I dnt remember/5'6 was 7th grade for me

**Dick Bull** · 02-13-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

I dnt remember I was in 7th grade at 5'6.

I also have a tattoo. It's on my big toe. It's a camel.

BucEyedPea · 02-13-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

So uh, what's 5'6"

This explains everything.

**LiveSteam** · 02-13-2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I also have a tattoo. It's on my big toe. It's a camel.

Hahaha.

Comrade Crapski · 02-13-2013, 08:44 PM

KC native · 02-13-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveSteam

KC native. I have a NEWS FLASH for you.
YOU ARE FAT!
JFC man! You are knee high to a wheat field & weigh 190 plus. Thats fat/ NOT HUGE tuff guy

Never said I was huge dipshit.

KC native · 02-13-2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

At least I didn't need to put some dumb**** cartoon on my back to try to convince people I'm a man, you pathetic ****ing ****.

Do your cop relatives approve?

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I didn't get it to convince people of anything. I got it because I wanted it.

I realize you feel the need to make up whatever narrative makes you feel good about yourself but that doesn't make it true.

Frazod · 02-13-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

I didn't get it to convince people of anything. I got it because I wanted it.

I realize you feel the need to make up whatever narrative makes you feel good about yourself but that doesn't make it true.

Comrade Crapski · 02-13-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

If you think respect comes from a message board, then you are just as dumb as frazzled.

So...

what exactly were you looking for by posting that picture?

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: $1198717	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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