Getting more members here...what you can do.

[Marc]

I just want to reiterate that I appreciate all that visit these forums and post their thoughts. October some a record number of posts and I hope that this board continues to grow, while maintaining a friendly atmosphere.

Something that you can do to get more members here is include a link to the forum in your signatures if you visit other discussion forums...assuming there are no restrictions against it at the other forums. I know many people frequent more than one discussion forum so it could help a lot.

I will continue doing what I can to increase the numbers here and would appreciate any help that the current members can offer.

Thanks again!

[WFCY]

P.S. I am 99.9% against posting the same thread in more than one forum, so please take note that the other thread has a different title and does not contain this P.S.








Ooops, now I did it again!

[Marc]

Thought I would add it to this thread too that you can click on the link at the bottom of the screen to "refer a friend". Most of us have friends, some of us even have friends that might have an interest in what is going on in the world around them...and then even some of those might want to share their thoughts or read what others have to say.

[iraqi_dudette]

I come from another discussion forum, its mainly for Muslims, contains more then 6000 members from all around the globe, yet we do have lots of members with different religious backgrounds as well.
I was searching for something the other day on google.com, and i stumbled on this site. So far, I find it very nice and informative...
I will for sure recommend this site to members in that forum, and I'll make sure this site will be crawling with Muslim Shiats everywhere

[Marc]

Glad to have you here! The more the merrier!

[Nox]

Originally Posted by Marc

I will continue doing what I can to increase the numbers here and would appreciate any help that the current members can offer.

You have asked for input, here it is:

Originally Posted by liberal4

You just don't like it because I stand up to you intimidation style. In fact all the conservative smug idiots hate that I will and do stand up to their smug sarcastic B.S.

You need help with reality so take care of yourself and quit this typical villify the messenger B.S.

This if from today's postings. While I am a firm believer in free speech, someone needs to put a thumb on this boards' resident troll. While this drivel was not directed at me, it is indicative of the type responses which will indeed chase newbies away, as almost happened to me.

I was on the receiving end of this wrath when on my second or third post I was informed that I was immature ... among other things. This person likes the word immature because I have seen it as an adjective used to describe multiple posters. Had it not been for the more mature persons on this board I would have departed forthwith. I am not convinced that others had as much patience as I.

I am not suggesting any particular "thumb" to use, I just seems to me to be in the best interest of the board to reign the troll in.

Remember ... you asked for my opinion.

Nox

[thinkandask]

Originally Posted by Nox

This if from today's postings. While I am a firm believer in free speech, someone needs to put a thumb on this boards' resident troll. While this drivel was not directed at me, it is indicative of the type responses which will indeed chase newbies away, as almost happened to me.

Nox

i don't like personal attacks either nox, although how would marc prevent it without some form of censorship; thus sort of defeat the purpose of idea exchange. i'm for self-censorship, and i strive to ignore the attacks and get on with the subject at hand. not always easy... we are afterall humans with feelings and passion -- which is what clearly shows up from time to time. monogamous passion! lol.

[WFCY]

Nox, You should've had a look at Patrick324's posts. hehehe~

[Gizzey]

Originally Posted by WFCY

Nox, You should've had a look at Patrick324's posts. hehehe~

Puleeeese It is nearly bedtime -- I will have nightmares

[WFCY]

Hahahaha!!

[Marc]

Nox,

I appreciate your opinion and taking the time to offer up input. It is a difficult thing to do something about. When a post is intended for nothing more than a personal insult/attack I highly suggest that someone report the post so one of us can take appropriate action.

When a post is of that nature it ceases to be about the free exchange of ideas and instead ends up being nothing more than an exchange that can take place in the playground between children. We are all for the most part adults and should act like it. People that do engage in such activities do much more harm to themselves and their reputation here than they do to the person they are attempting to insult.

I admit I don't have a chance to read every post that is posted so I encourage anyone and everyone to notify us if there is a post that is nothing more than a personal insult/attack.

Thank you for your input; it is appreciated.

[Nox]

Originally Posted by Marc

Nox,

I appreciate your opinion and taking the time to offer up input.

You are welcome.

I know that you haven't asked for additional input ... but I shall offer my input anyway ... do with it as you will.

One of the board rules is no insults (my paraphrasing).

Nox has just called User X and unmitigated moron. Either Admin or the Mod (normally the mod does it) uses the edit function to either totally delete the entire post (not the best option - screams of censorship usually follow), or edit out the offending words (unmitigated moron). The latter is normally the better choice. Additionally, the Admin/mod will add a small note of warning to the offender that Board rules have been violated and a recurrance of this type behavior will result in more severe consequences (you can decide what those might be). This eliminates the validity of a censorship scream (not that it won't happen anyway) - any semi-objective board member can instantly see what's happening.

Originally Posted by Marc

When a post is intended for nothing more than a personal insult/attack I highly suggest that someone report the post so one of us can take appropriate action.

This will seldom happen. As you point out ... there are adults here. None of us are really interested in running to Daddy because our feelings got hurted.

Originally Posted by Marc

People that do engage in such activities do much more harm to themselves and their reputation here than they do to the person they are attempting to insult.

True. But what we are talking about here is not your established members ... but newbies. You get the troll pouncing on some new kid, and that kid is history.

Originally Posted by Marc

I admit I don't have a chance to read every post that is posted so I encourage anyone and everyone to notify us if there is a post that is nothing more than a personal insult/attack.

*In a Freddy Prinz voice* "It's not your yob mon."

You have moderators for the forums ... that is part of their "yob". However, this is not a massive task. Spank the troll a couple times and they normally shape up.

Originally Posted by Marc

Thank you for your input; it is appreciated.

I know this was for the first post ... I hope I haven't offended by round two.

Nox

[WFCY]

Nox, I remember similar had happen loads of times before, and I am speaking from a veteran member's perspective (I ain't no "newbie" here~). I personally think that one or two consecutive flames between two members are okay. What's important is the "culture" of this forum. So Marc doesn't want it to be filled with "trolls" that only throw slimes around all day, but those people are rare (so far). That's actually one thing I think he knows very well- not everyone are "trolls" all the time- We all do some silly things sometimes, it's not necessary to censor that kind of sporadic silliness. Only when Marc notices a repetitive pattern of flaming in a thread or of a particular member that causes trouble all the time he comes in and interferes. I think that is a good choice. It stays true to "freedom of speech", and it keeps the "culture" of this forum decent, which all we need for productive discussion. I personally approve this choice of his and I think he shouldn't be interfering more.

[Gizzey]

Originally Posted by WFCY

Nox, I remember similar had happen loads of times before, and I am speaking from a veteran member's perspective (I ain't no "newbie" here~). I personally think that one or two consecutive flames between two members are okay. What's important is the "culture" of this forum. So Marc doesn't want it to be filled with "trolls" that only throw slimes around all day, but those people are rare (so far). That's actually one thing I think he knows very well- not everyone are "trolls" all the time- We all do some silly things sometimes, it's not necessary to censor that kind of sporadic silliness. Only when Marc notices a repetitive pattern of flaming in a thread or of a particular member that causes trouble all the time he comes in and interferes. I think that is a good choice. It stays true to "freedom of speech", and it keeps the "culture" of this forum decent, which all we need for productive discussion. I personally approve this choice of his and I think he shouldn't be interfering more.

I agree.
I think some of these subjects do get heated and some topics effect us personally so are emotive..
You should watch the Parliament (UK) in action..We are pussycats and they are leaders.

[Prince Charming]

Marc,

I would love to tell some of my friends/family about this forum, but until posts and entire threads are removed without warning or explanation, sadly, I can not. This bs has to end. How about a little courtesy, eh?