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Mabuse 07-04-18 10:46 AM

Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 13365743)
Some significant changes are coming to this forum, and petty crap like that will not be tolerated. Cut it out.

I’m dying to know what these changes are.

TomOpus 07-04-18 10:53 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
Less petty crap.

The Cow 07-04-18 10:55 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 13365758)
It's a work-in-progress, but basically, if people can't behave in this subforum, they'll continue to have access to the rest of DVD Talk but won't be able to participate in Religion/Politics anymore.


d2cheer 07-04-18 11:04 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by TomOpus (Post 13365765)
Less petty crap.

The only way that happens is if they close the politics forum. It is nothing but a cesspool anyway for both sides.

Vibiana 07-04-18 11:05 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
Oh shit. My days are numbered. :lol:

Troy Stiffler 07-04-18 11:08 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
That’s not a bad idea. The same 5 or 7 people make the place almost unreadable. And everyone who engages leaves the conversation tedious and very easy to click away from.

Same thing happened in the movie forum over the years. But after a few months those people were banned and then it goes back to being good discussion.

Remember the guy who was obsessed with saying bad things about Christophor Nolan? That’s kind of what’s happening in the political forum.

Mabuse 07-04-18 11:16 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
I think that guy is still a member.

Adam Tyner’s comment comes from this exchange:

Originally Posted by Draven (Post 13365369)
I didn't create the display. A minister did. I just appreciated the sentiment.


Originally Posted by Mabuse (Post 13365383)
Well that’s something the two of you have in common. You should join his church. You’re perfect for each other.


Originally Posted by Draven (Post 13365461)
Why would I join his church?

And I replied, “Because you’re perfect for each other.”

I guess I see the point. Definitely close the politics forum. This is out of control!!!!

d2cheer 07-04-18 11:32 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
That exchange is pretty tame compared to most of the nonsense that gets spewed in there.

Sonny Corinthos 07-04-18 11:49 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by d2cheer (Post 13365773)
The only way that happens is if they close the politics forum. It is nothing but a cesspool anyway for both sides.

I agree, it gets pretty nasty by both sides in there. Closing it would not be a bad thing.

Mabuse 07-04-18 11:52 AM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
I love the politics forum. It’s a wonder to behold. It gets crazy. But what is wrong with crazy things?

Trevor 07-04-18 12:19 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
Close it? Just avoid it if you don’t like it, but not much else has any importance at this site anymore.

Mabuse 07-04-18 12:19 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
“Changes are coming.”
“Quick hide the thread so no one finds out.”

TomOpus 07-04-18 12:20 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
I don't usually venture into​ the Political forum. But if closes down, then a lot of that crap will begin to spill over into other forums worse that it does now.

hdnmickey 07-04-18 12:32 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Mabuse (Post 13365805)
“Changes are coming.”
“Quick hide the thread so no one finds out.”


Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 13365743)
Some significant changes are coming to this forum, and petty crap like that will not be tolerated. Cut it out.

Sadly the first indication leads me to believe they are going to attempt to solve this as a rules problem rather than what it is; a problem with a handful of posters.

Kurt D 07-04-18 12:44 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
Eh, many here are jerks from time to time, including myself. Forum anonymity breeds it.

Some are jerks most of the time, so the choice becomes, do you leave the party because a few jerks make it miserable, try to ignore them, or try to kick the jerks out?

If click addiction wasn’t so pernicious I’d walk away from the politics forum, but there are a few insightful people whose opinions I find worth hearing ...

Adam Tyner 07-04-18 12:49 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Mabuse (Post 13365781)
Adam Tyner’s comment comes from this exchange:

Not exactly, no.


Originally Posted by hdnmickey (Post 13365807)
Sadly the first indication leads me to believe they are going to attempt to solve this as a rules problem rather than what it is; a problem with a handful of posters.

To my mind, it's both. Recognize how the current rules are inadequate and/or being circumvented/abused, and adjust them accordingly. If someone's dancing just inside the rules but is an endless source of trouble, don't give his/her a pass just because it's technically correct, but also ensure that any action that's taken isn't seen as vindictive or just a retaliation.

Dan 07-04-18 12:50 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Kurtie Dee (Post 13365812)
there are a few insightful people whose opinions I find worth hearing ...

Your sock puppets don't count, Kurtie.

creekdipper 07-04-18 12:52 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
Rather than complain in advance before even seeing upcoming policy changes, why not stay out of the way and let the admins and mods do their work?

And if the policy changes involve fair application of fair rules, who would possibly object to that?

creekdipper 07-04-18 12:55 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Kurtie Dee (Post 13365812)
but there are a few insightful people whose opinions I find worth hearing ...

:blush:

Gawrsh...I think you're swell, too. :wub:

creekdipper 07-04-18 12:56 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 13365817)
Not exactly, no.

To my mind, it's both. Recognize how the current rules are inadequate and/or being circumvented/abused, and adjust them accordingly. If someone's dancing just inside the rules but is an endless source of trouble, don't give his/her a pass just because it's technically correct, but also ensure that any action that's taken isn't seen as vindictive or just a retaliation.

:up:

Kurt D 07-04-18 12:57 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Dan (Post 13365818)
Your sock puppets don't count, Kurtie.

I like to hear myself talk.
:banana:

hdnmickey 07-04-18 01:03 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 13365817)
To my mind, it's both. Recognize how the current rules are inadequate and/or being circumvented/abused, and adjust them accordingly. If someone's dancing just inside the rules but is an endless source of trouble, don't give his/her a pass just because it's technically correct, but also ensure that any action that's taken isn't seen as vindictive or just a retaliation.

I see where you are coming from and sincerely hope it works out for those willing to give it a go.

Mabuse 07-04-18 01:08 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 13365817)
Not exactly, no.

To my mind, it's both. Recognize how the current rules are inadequate and/or being circumvented/abused, and adjust them accordingly. If someone's dancing just inside the rules but is an endless source of trouble, don't give his/her a pass just because it's technically correct, but also ensure that any action that's taken isn't seen as vindictive or just a retaliation.

the New Rules:
1. People who are “endless sources of trouble” will be dealt with.
2. Anyone less than hard left progressive is heretofore determined to be an “endless source of trouble”.

d2cheer 07-04-18 01:21 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 

Originally Posted by Mabuse (Post 13365831)
the New Rules:
1. People who are “endless sources of trouble” will be dealt with.
2. Anyone less than hard left progressive is heretofore determined to be an “endless source of trouble”.

:lol:

Probably.



Originally Posted by TomOpus (Post 13365806)
I don't usually venture into​ the Political forum. But if closes down, then a lot of that crap will begin to spill over into other forums worse that it does now.

And that is probably true as well.

I know it should be easy to stay out of there but...sometimes you just can't help yourself. -ptth-

tommyp007 07-04-18 01:27 PM

Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
 
Will there be punch and pie?


I was told there would be punch and pie.


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