Your Chance To Change The DC Forum For The Better

[Direckshun]

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.

[Direckshun]

I support lying and oppression.

[Direckshun]

I was trying to find more negative rep. Sadly, there isn't much.

Kind of cool, the search feature for rep. I've looked up just about every conservative I chat with here on this board and I get more rep from you guys than I do the liberals on this board.

You guys are getting really, really soft.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I support lying and oppression.

That's nothing. Look at all the love notes frazzled has left me.

Your Chance To Change... 02-12-2013 12:48 PM frazod Has your swelling gone down any?
Your Chance To Change... 02-11-2013 10:38 PM frazod HERE IT IS!!!!! I DARE YOU NOT TO POST IT!!!!
Would you turn in your... 02-11-2013 09:42 PM frazod And here's number four. Happy now? Oh wait, that can never happen.
Your Chance To Change... 02-11-2013 09:37 PM frazod The funny part is you think you're aren't a knuckle dragging racist piece of shit. That's hilarious.
Your Chance To Change... 02-11-2013 09:30 PM frazod You want four? Okay.
Your Chance To Change... 02-11-2013 09:27 PM frazod Perhaps if you mow an extra couple of yards next week you could raise enough cash to buy a sense of humor.
What makes DC a cesspool? 02-11-2013 12:10 AM frazod Actually, I'm accomplishing exactly what mean to accomplish.
What makes DC a cesspool? 02-10-2013 10:46 PM frazod You're the most trainable pet I've ever had
What makes DC a cesspool? 02-10-2013 10:31 PM frazod You liked the last one so much..... be sure to post this one too!
What makes DC a cesspool? 02-10-2013 06:28 PM frazod Here's another neg rep for you to post and cry about. I know you live for these. Enjoy!
Former LAPD officer on... 02-10-2013 12:47 AM frazod Don't you dare post this one! You'd better not!
Former LAPD officer on... 02-10-2013 12:36 AM frazod We can't all mow lawns for a living.
Former LAPD officer on... 02-10-2013 12:31 AM frazod Post this one too, my little dancing monkey!
Former LAPD officer on... 02-09-2013 11:43 PM frazod Be sure to squeal extra loud about this, lawnboy.
Not "Mods" but "Mobs?"... 01-24-2013 07:50 PM frazod *sniffle*
Not "Mods" but "Mobs?"... 01-24-2013 06:57 PM frazod Cry some more ****! Woohoo
Not "Mods" but "Mobs?"... 01-24-2013 06:50 PM frazod Pissing off lowlifes is a hobby.
Not "Mods" but "Mobs?"... 01-24-2013 06:48 PM frazod I would say your tears are nasty, but they smell like BO and stale tortillas.
Not "Mods" but "Mobs?"... 01-24-2013 01:50 PM frazod Have another one, piss boy!
another school shooting... 01-23-2013 10:21 PM frazod And hopefully next time Kyle bans your bitch ass, it'll be permanent.
Official 2012-2013 NBA... 01-23-2013 10:18 PM frazod Your identity is a miserable, servile turd.
Albert just called 610.... 01-23-2013 10:15 PM frazod Neg rep from my new favorite ****. This will be fun.
Let's research gun... 12-21-2012 11:23 AM frazod I'm glad we're special friends now. Normally I only talk to people like you when I'm ordering lunch.

I live in your head you troglodyte bitch.

[La literatura]

Originally Posted by KC native

That's nothing. Look at all the love notes frazzled has left me.



I live in your head you troglodyte bitch.

I don't mind negative rep, and I use it myself on rare occasions, but I can't imagine a person gets that much satisfaction from giving it. I guess if it's one of the only ways to assert some power in life . . . .

[RNR]

Originally Posted by La literatura

I don't mind negative rep, and I use it myself on rare occasions, but I can't imagine a person gets that much satisfaction from giving it. I guess if it's one of the only ways to assert some power in life . . . .

I feel the same. Most of the time I just say what I would say in a neg rep in a post~

[KC native]

Originally Posted by RNR

I feel the same. Most of the time I just say what I would say in a neg rep in a post~

This. I usually only give neg rep to tweak certain posters.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by La literatura

I don't mind negative rep, and I use it myself on rare occasions, but I can't imagine a person gets that much satisfaction from giving it. I guess if it's one of the only ways to assert some power in life . . . .

Yea, pretty sad isn't it?

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I was trying to find more negative rep. Sadly, there isn't much.

I've gotten neg rep from 11 people in the last 3 years. Wonder if thats normal?

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I get more rep from you guys than I do the liberals on this board.

I've given you 7-10 pos reps.

[frazod]

Originally Posted by KC native

That's nothing. Look at all the love notes frazzled has left me.



I live in your head you troglodyte bitch.

I see your gaping taint is still gushing

[KC native]

Originally Posted by frazod

I see your gaping taint is still gushing

You are ****ing dumb. I am laughing at you dipshit. It's sad that a grown man is as dumb as you are and puts so much worth into a message board.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Comrade Crapski

http://www.whosarat.com/index.php

And here comes frazzled's new best friend.

So how many accounts have you had? How many do you have set up and stashed away for the next time you get banned?

[Comrade Crapski]

Originally Posted by KC native

You are ****ing dumb. I am laughing at you dipshit. It's sad that a grown man is as dumb as you are and puts so much worth into a message board.

Geez, it's 24 hours later and you're still here?

What a ****ing loser.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Comrade Crapski

Geez, it's 24 hours later and you're still here?

What a ****ing loser.

You can't even put a coherent thought together.

[frazod]

Originally Posted by KC native

You are ****ing dumb. I am laughing at you dipshit. It's sad that a grown man is as dumb as you are and puts so much worth into a message board.

Yeah, and you don't. Go search your posts - it's basically a non-stop mix of insults, rage and crying. Is there anything in your existence besides misery and anger? I mean, it's not like you don't deserve it, but still....

I've also added a couple more reps for you to menstruate over. Enjoy, buddy!

[KC native]

Originally Posted by frazod

Yeah, and you don't. Go search your posts - it's basically a non-stop mix of insults, rage and crying. Is there anything in your existence besides misery and anger? I mean, it's not like you don't deserve it, but still....

I've also added a couple more reps for you to menstruate over. Enjoy, buddy!

Your Chance To Change... 02-12-2013 08:25 PM frazod Your endless butthurt is like popcorn for the soul
Your Chance To Change... 02-12-2013 08:22 PM frazod

What's funny is you think this upsets me. Why do you think me exposing you for the childish retard that you are is me being butthurt?