Don't go there

[visian]

what say ye?

ian

forum liaison

 

[adamceckhardt]

I enjoy a pretty diverse realm of entertainment. When it comes to online forums sometimes I like to have an adult discussion about worldly topics, sometimes its more fun to sling mud and act like a 10 year old. I think this forum is more appropriate for the civil discussions rather than the mudslinging. None of the immature stuff really bothers me- but I think the political arguments get old, and its starting to get to the point where some might begin to take offense regarding their political stance or set of beliefs. One thing I can't stand is being disrespectful to an individual for something they can't control- their gender, race, hair color, etc. As long as none of that goes on, I think this place is pretty safe for a more conservative adult crowd. Of course there are a few things that have been said that bug me, but I'm not going to take is personally. The greater majority of topics on this forum, including those found in DGT, make for good conversation. I just don't know where to draw the line, and I think that might be the chief problem for moderators. Its fun to joke around, but the challenge lies in interpretation. A few times I've poked fun at somebody around here with light-hearted intentions, and I hope the comments were interpreted as such. But its the Internet, and theres just not enough smilies to have a conversation that would compare to that of a real campfire chat.

 

[HODAG]

its almost been 2 months since the forum started
and it does have over 2100 posts
so it seems like its being used
for what?? who cares

plus we got a US presidential election this year, i'd keep it

i say it sucks, but until we get a gardenning forum
I'll not go there

 

[Threeteas]

It helps keep the Campfire clear of the subjects being raised there.
It means that the moderators aren't called on so frequently as might be the case if the DGT posts were in Campfire.

Perhaps a poll on what is ,or isn't acceptable within DGT would help?
If DGT becomes a soap box for a single individual, is it or is it not fulfilling it's purpose?

If not, then a judgement should be made on the forum and the threads that are allowed in it.

If it is acceptable, then it's working just fine as it is.

 

[James.A]

Honestly lamble, I have been resisting the tempatation to post semi-nude pictures for quite a long while. I say, no frontal nudity and no racism. Other than that,....free for all.... It's not for everyone, that's why they called it "Don't go there". Can I get a witness? How about a "Hell Yeah?"

 

[HODAG]

How about a "Hell Yeah?"

hell yeah


Happy new year Mr. Strickland

 

[James.A]

hell yeah


Happy new year Mr. Strickland

Back at ya...my liege.

 

[MCMXCIVRS]

I abide by the terms of the title and don't go there. I do like the fact that the nuisance of those threads is not cluttering up the other forums.

 

[HODAG]

Back at ya...my liege.

my liege???

liege??

you could barely afford a page..

 

[testinglogin]

I'm of two minds about it. I DO enjoy the campfire being clear of all of those sorts of topics. I have also felt compelled to post on occasion, but that's usually because I see a post so devoid of actual facts that it requires a reply. On the other hand, if we set up forum rules banning those types of topics from the forum, I wouldn't miss DGT, at all.

Once thing I've noticed... someone hasn't been posting lately, and it's been rather quiet down there. Hmmm... It's really rather nice.

 

[James.A]

Ian,... as a a libertarian,... I beseech you to do everything in your power to preserve this forum of scoundrels for the betterment of our polity.

 

[James.A]

Oh,... yeah,... before this forum goes **** up, I'm gonna post one of those naughty, non-frontal pictures I've been saving.

 

[535IS]

Ian,... as a a libertarian,... I beseech you to do everything in your power to preserve this forum of scoundrels for the betterment of our polity.

Oh, sure! Ignoring the rights of rapscallions and curmudgeons ...

 

[SNC1923]

Keep it. It's working.

It's nice to have a purgatory before a thread goes straight to hell.

 

[visian]

Oh,... yeah,... before this forum goes **** up, I'm gonna post one of those naughty, non-frontal pictures I've been saving.

that's Tango Update....

ian

forum liaison

 

[rocketman]

Keep it. It's working.

It's nice to have a purgatory before a thread goes straight to hell.

+1

I say keep it, if nothing else its a good source of rhetoric when ones needs some amusement.

Oddly enough but on three other forums IÔÇÖm on they too have had to take similar measures of late, is this the precursor to some new social (or anti-social ?) trend we are seeing, where people feel this need to discuss such hot-button topics on forums initially started with entirely different goals ? (i.e. the discussion of motorcycle related topics and exchange of motorcycle related information).

I thought it interesting that even ADV felt the need to go beyond YoMomma with thier new area as mentioned by Kbase recently........

who knows, and more importantly, who cares?

In the end if keeps the other areas free of such, then it is serving it purpose.

RM

 

[Sue]

Thanks for asking Ian.

I am happy not having to dig through all the Hillary-bashing, gun-rights, right-wing conspiracy theory, provocative photographs, etc here in the Campfire.

It's working fine. I say keep it.

 

[globalrider]

what say ye?

I say....this is a forum about BMW motorcycles and the BMWMOA so I'd be happy enough just discussing them and anything directly related to them.

If you want to talk politics for example...find a forum discussing political issues and topics.

 

[SNOONE]

It sucks but keep it.. The Speech and thoughts of the membership if they choose to go there should not be muffled.

 

[rkasal]

Even though someone (we dare not speak his name) from the British Isles seems to try to dominate the discussions, it's worth keeping.