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[drgoodtrips]

Some things like that are borderline (suggesting a "reading comprehension problem" is not as black and white as, say, calling someone an "asshole") and are handled at the discretion of moderators in context.

IOW, if you use that, you're rolling the dice - it may wind up removed, it may remain

[TheStripey1]

Originally Posted by Crystal

Okay, Sam, this is where we think a little bit alike I want to open it up in photoshop, make it black and white, and play with the purple color.

I agree... colorizing is fun...

[TheStripey1]

Originally Posted by drgoodtrips

Some things like that are borderline (suggesting a "reading comprehension problem" is not as black and white as, say, calling someone an "asshole") and are handled at the discretion of moderators in context.

IOW, if you use that, you're rolling the dice - it may wind up removed, it may remain

is saying someone has their head up their keister an insult? or using this as an unspoken alternative:

[Speakeasy]

Originally Posted by TheStripey1

Is suggesting that someone has a reading comprehension problem an insult? Cuz when someone did that to me yesterday, I smacked them upside their screen... only to find that post gone this morning... Should I have just reported it instead?

It's best to report any posts that are questionable. A mod will deal with it.

Suggesting that someone has a reading comprehension problem isn't really a personally insult, but it can be used by people as a baiting technique. It's all in the context of how it's used. If it's directed toward someone who really is having problems grasping what someone is saying, I'd personally let it slide. If it's used against someone who understand what the person is saying, then it's being used to bait someone and it would be considered against the forum rules.

This is similar to our policy on calling someone a 'commie', for example. It it's used against someone who is clearly not a commie, it's baiting. If it's used against someone who often expresses socialist beliefs, it may be a bit harder to judge.

[TheStripey1]

Originally Posted by Speakeasy

It's best to report any posts that are questionable. A mod will deal with it.

Suggesting that someone has a reading comprehension problem isn't really a personally insult, but it can be used by people as a baiting technique. It's all in the context of how it's used. If it's directed toward someone who really is having problems grasping what someone is saying, I'd personally let it slide. If it's used against someone who understand what the person is saying, then it's being used to bait someone and it would be considered against the forum rules.

This is similar to our policy on calling someone a 'commie', for example. It it's used against someone who is clearly not a commie, it's baiting. If it's used against someone who often expresses socialist beliefs, it may be a bit harder to judge.

as you wish... I hope I don't become a nuisance in doing so tho... but I have to say tho, that these are the most stringent rules I have ever come across in my four years of forumphing...

not that that's a problem...

It will be nice not to have to smack people around... OMG... you should have seen the place I was at before I was invited here... a veritable cess pool... and with partisan moderators too... if they couldn't win their arguement fair and square, they'd just delete your posts or ban you for the day...

[Si modo]

Originally Posted by Samantha

It's a great photo. I wanna print it out and paint a watercolor of it!

I used to do watercolors before my job got too demanding. God, I miss it. It WOULD make a great watercolor.

Do one, take a digi-pic, and post it!!!!

[ViolaLee]

Well I can't paint from a photo unless I have the photographer's permission. I don't want to sell prints, get caught and get sued!

[TheStripey1]

Originally Posted by Speakeasy

It's best to report any posts that are questionable. A mod will deal with it.

Suggesting that someone has a reading comprehension problem isn't really a personally insult, but it can be used by people as a baiting technique. It's all in the context of how it's used. If it's directed toward someone who really is having problems grasping what someone is saying, I'd personally let it slide. If it's used against someone who understand what the person is saying, then it's being used to bait someone and it would be considered against the forum rules.

This is similar to our policy on calling someone a 'commie', for example. It it's used against someone who is clearly not a commie, it's baiting. If it's used against someone who often expresses socialist beliefs, it may be a bit harder to judge.

ahhhh then baiting is what was done, rather than insulting, cuz I bit on it...

[TheStripey1]

how about flipping them the bird via a web link? is that an insult? cuz I have a really neat one...insert devil's head smilie here...

sorry about all the questions but I want to make sure I don't run afoul of the mods... they have a hard enough job as it is...

been there done that, and no more for me, tyvm...

[Speakeasy]

Originally Posted by TheStripey1

as you wish... I hope I don't become a nuisance in doing so tho... but I have to say tho, that these are the most stringent rules I have ever come across in my four years of forumphing...

Yes, they're a bit more strict than someplace, but certainly not the most strict. You can still swear if you feel the need to and you're free to express any view you wish. I know of quite a few boards where you can do neither of these (as in, no swearing and no racist or sexist beliefs, etc.)

not that that's a problem...

Yea, it's not too bad. Really the "big" rules to watch out for would be to not insult people and to remember to cite your sources.

It will be nice not to have to smack people around... OMG... you should have seen the place I was at before I was invited here... a veritable cess pool... and with partisan moderators too... if they couldn't win their arguement fair and square, they'd just delete your posts or ban you for the day...

That's why we have our rules in place, to prevent this from happening. We did have one blatantly partisan moderator. They were quickly stripped of their mod status and eventually got themselves banned from the site.

All the mod actions here are easily viewable by other mods, so we do a good job of keeping eachother in check. We also all come from a variety of political backgrounds, so no one ideology runs the show.

Welcome to the board.

[Speakeasy]

Originally Posted by TheStripey1

how about flipping them the bird via a web link? is that an insult? cuz I have a really neat one...insert devil's head smilie here...

sorry about all the questions but I want to make sure I don't run afoul of the mods... they have a hard enough job as it is...

been there done that, and no more for me, tyvm...

You probably would just get the post deleted on that one, but I'd play it safe and refrain from doing it in the first place.

If you feel the need to belittle whoever you're arguing with, there are plenty of ways to do it within forum rules. Just reading through the board for a bit, you'll certainly see a few posters (and maybe a few mods) being quite rude at times, but doing it within acceptable limits.

[TheStripey1]

Originally Posted by Speakeasy

Welcome to the board.

thanks speakeasy...

I consider here home already... and it's been a long time since I've had one...

[TheStripey1]

ok, how about this...

some one said is that Thane...

and I inserted should that be inThane as a joke... would that be considered a faux paws, too?

[Speakeasy]

Originally Posted by TheStripey1

ok, how about this...

some one said is that Thane...

and I inserted should that be inThane as a joke... would that be considered a faux paws, too?

We usually frown upon people changing people's user names into personal insults. However, like I said, the mods do review things on a case by case basis. If we don't think it's that hurtful, we may just edit it out of the post and move on.

Recommended ways of blowing of steam while staying within forum rules would be attacking the person's argument ("that is the most retarded idea ever", rather than "you are a giant retard"). Also, sarcasm and condescension are not only accepted, but seem to be quite prevalent around here.

[TheStripey1]

Originally Posted by Speakeasy

We usually frown upon people changing people's user names into personal insults. However, like I said, the mods do review things on a case by case basis. If we don't think it's that hurtful, we may just edit it out of the post and move on.

Recommended ways of blowing of steam while staying within forum rules would be attacking the person's argument ("that is the most retarded idea ever", rather than "you are a giant retard"). Also, sarcasm and condescension are not only accepted, but seem to be quite prevalent around here.

well it wasn't actually his name anymore as he had already changed it into something else... Captain Trips

it thounded like a lithp, tho I played it ath thuch... and it wath funny, even if I do thay tho mytheff...

I can do sarcasm... oh yeah... I can DO sarcasm...

oh... on a side note... how come there aren't any devil's head smilies?