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twaddle · 09-11-2007, 07:45 PM

I don't mind somebody getting bounced due to disrupting the love and harmony of the place, I guess. But the ganging up on alleged "trolls" and free-flowing ad hominem attacks is somewhat disturbing. Especially when it looks like a pack of dogs ganging up on somebody who just pissed on their territory.

Some sites are intended for the distribution of unbiased information. For those sites, I've seen policies like "no debates allowed" work pretty well. This isn't that kind of site (I hope).

How about a "time-out" for anybody who disrupts the friendly atmosphere or engages in repeated ad hominen attacks. And if any moderator engages in that kind of behavior, fire them.

09-11-2007, 07:45 PM	#27
twaddle Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,377	I don't mind somebody getting bounced due to disrupting the love and harmony of the place, I guess. But the ganging up on alleged "trolls" and free-flowing ad hominem attacks is somewhat disturbing. Especially when it looks like a pack of dogs ganging up on somebody who just pissed on their territory. Some sites are intended for the distribution of unbiased information. For those sites, I've seen policies like "no debates allowed" work pretty well. This isn't that kind of site (I hope). How about a "time-out" for anybody who disrupts the friendly atmosphere or engages in repeated ad hominen attacks. And if any moderator engages in that kind of behavior, fire them. __________________ Favorite ERF quote: "I'm not going to waste my time on someone who's more interested in being stubborn or obtuse or intolerant." -- Nords Favorite ERF error message: "Sorry Nords is a moderator/admin and you are not allowed to ignore him or her."