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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.
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Less petty crap.
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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.
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by TomOpus
(Post 13365765)
Less petty crap.
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Oh shit. My days are numbered. :lol:
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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. |
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?
I guess I see the point. Definitely close the politics forum. This is out of control!!!! |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
That exchange is pretty tame compared to most of the nonsense that gets spewed in there.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
“Changes are coming.”
“Quick hide the thread so no one finds out.” |
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.
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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.
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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 ... |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Mabuse
(Post 13365781)
Adam Tyner’s comment comes from this exchange:
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.
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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 ...
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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? |
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 ...
Gawrsh...I think you're swell, too. :wub: |
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. |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Dan
(Post 13365818)
Your sock puppets don't count, Kurtie.
:banana: |
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.
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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. 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”. |
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”. 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.
I know it should be easy to stay out of there but...sometimes you just can't help yourself. -ptth- |
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Will there be punch and pie?
I was told there would be punch and pie. |
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There will be punching Nazis in the face.
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At least I am not the only one sitting around waiting for rain to stop today! -wink-
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by d2cheer
(Post 13365843)
At least I am not the only one sitting around waiting for rain to stop today! -wink-
We're supposed to get some heat relief in the form of precip two days hence. :banana: |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
We all know who the problem is and we all know the solution. For years the site has been dragged down by this rabble-rouser and everyone has sat idly by as members have left because of his provocations. Small rule changes by the administrators won't solve anything. If there is any hope for this place...
Spoiler:
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Kurtie Dee
(Post 13365812)
Eh, many here are jerks from time to time, including myself. Forum anonymity breeds it.
------------- When are the admins going to merge the disc forums so we can have other types of new conversations? Why Politics get all the fun? :p |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Sonic
(Post 13365989)
I never seen you come across as a jerk. Strange you say that. You seem to be one of the unique members throwing comedy and weirdness all into one little package. I enjoy reading your posts bro. :thumbsup:
------------- When are the admins going to merge the disc forums so we can have other types of new conversations? Why Politics get all the fun? :p Spoiler:
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
:lol:
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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.
And that is a scientific fact. |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
(Post 13366030)
The entire internet has been a cesspool since Web 2.0.
And that is a scientific fact. (Trying to keep it clean, so I changed part of the word from 'fucking' to 'freaking'.) |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Every time curiosity gets the better of me and I venture into Politics/Religion, I regret it almost immediately and can't get out of there fast enough. Whew! Disaster averted!
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
I rarely venture into the tentacles of the Politics forum. If I post there it's because I'm bored. I think I visit like once a week at that. It's just not my bag baby.
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Kurtie Dee
(Post 13366053)
Abso-freaking-lutely.
(Trying to keep it clean, so I changed part of the word from 'fucking' to 'freaking'.) |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
I don't post much in the political forum. I'm very conservative but not to the extreme as a couple posters there are. The majority of the comments there are way too far to the left for my tastes. If I were to post my real opinion I would be labeled every horrible name they can come up with. I see it happen in nearly every thread there.
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Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Max Bottomtime
(Post 13366110)
I don't post much in the political forum. I'm very conservative but not to the extreme as a couple posters there are. The majority of the comments there are way too far to the left for my tastes. If I were to post my real opinion I would be labeled every horrible name they can come up with. I see it happen in nearly every thread there.
Hopefully some of the changes will improve the situation. |
Re: Admin says changes coming to DVDTalk
Originally Posted by Max Bottomtime
(Post 13366110)
I don't post much in the political forum. I'm very conservative but not to the extreme as a couple posters there are. The majority of the comments there are way too far to the left for my tastes. If I were to post my real opinion I would be labeled every horrible name they can come up with. I see it happen in nearly every thread there.
Originally Posted by TheBigDave
(Post 13366115)
+1
Hopefully some of the changes will improve the situation. |
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