Timmy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:33 am
More free speech restrictions, just what the world needs. Don't go into that section of you don't want to read it. Seems ridiculous to shut it down. Knee jerk "it's my forum, I don't like it" type actions are only going to drive more members away, I thought there was a discussion the other day as to how to attract more. Hey ho.
I'm very aware that the same kind of vitriol that got the current affairs section shut down could spill over into here unless we're careful, so here's my take on the situation as a sometime transgressor.
1. People calling each other 'f****** thickos' is never a good look for any forum. Does anyone honestly think that attracts new members? If so, they would be the type of new member we can really do without.
2. If you are going to moderate a forum, then the moderation needs to be consistent, so people know where 'the line' is. I believe that moderation is consistent but certain repeat offenders don't think it applies to them. I realised I was guilty of this on occasions and had a word with myself.
3. This is (or was) primarily a motorcyclle forum. It's why I joined. I didn't join for the current affairs section, I joined to talk bikey shite with other like-minded people. The current affairs section is currently the tail wagging the (bike forum) dog. This needs to change otherwise I suspect the future of the forum is in doubt (reading between the lines on weeksy's posts). I want to see this forum live long and prosper.
4. Rule number 1 is always 'don't be a dick', or (increasingly) 'stop being a dick'. This applies universally.
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