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[RockBottomDLux]

Lately, there have been quite a few harsh feelings being passed around the boards. Sometimes, it's acceptable; sometimes it isn't. Here in the playground, we sometimes throw around insults, but they are only superficial with no true meaning and no intent of harm. These types of comments are fine on a family-oriented board such as this one, and sometimes you can't survive here without taking a few hits (this includes everyone). Threats, however, will not be tolerated.

Please make sure you aren't throwing too many insults at a specific person that they start to believe you hate them. If a concern arises, confront the person in a PM or email. If it gets really serious, contact a moderator. By not making a situation public, it prevents others from getting involved and keeps the problem to a minimum.

We understand not everyone agrees on all sorts of topics, too, and that members do (or don't) like to debate. The smart way to debate, which doesn't offend others and keeps the posts clean, is to debate intelligently. This means using real examples and not backless insults. Examples also prove your point much better than the word "stupid" for example.

Keep these in mind, please, and happy posting!

[aclu14]

Thank you, Rock. :)

[sinecure]

Good points, RBDL.

And remember folks... It's an internet bulletin board! It is pixels on a screen! ...only pixels on a screen. "Threats" with no means or ability to carry them out are generally just dumb and not even laughable.

I can see the need for a well-run board, one that doesn't degenerate into a battle of name-calling feces-flinging screechmonkeys... but as far as the "hate" aspect--

If what goes on here is really getting to you in a personal way, where it is affecting your everyday life in the RealWorld™... well, perhaps you should back away from the computer for awhile. Find something else to do. I think that works for both the "giver" as well as the "recipient."

:wink

[Idnew]

Very well said Rock and you have my full backing and from now on just delete the whole thread if it is a personal attack on someone. The playground is just that......a playground and most on here know in here "attacks" are all in fun or should be and should be taken as such and "attacks" in fun are allowed as long as it is obvious it is in fun.

[Ateo]

Originally posted by RockBottomDLux
The smart way to debate, which doesn't offend others and keeps the posts clean, is to debate intelligently. This means using real examples and not backless insults. Examples also prove your point much better than the word "stupid" for example.

Seconded. Well said Rocky. :)

[Mr_Taco]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

somebody has got to let them know who's boss.:smash

[DustyBottoms]

Thirded - :)

[Enforcer]

It's gotten that bad around here - that these rules are neccesary? I knoiw a lot of boards that have and need these rules, biut this is the last place I thought I'd see them

[~wildangel~]

Well said Rock...shame i haven't been here to straighten them out! LOL:p

[Idnew]

Well get your little angel wings back over here and I'll make you a mod again.

[~wildangel~]

I will be here now! I will never leave you again big sis! :wink


I would love to be a mod, seriously if you need me let me know!

Does Dippy still have that old mod pic???:lol