JB asked us to treat one another like we were in a Mall and someone suggested more rules then someone suggested it is odd a bunch of (mostly) libertarians want more rules.....I havemany times suggested the rules aren't the problem but the consistency in their application...That is there is a lengthy list of rules but many are never enforced and some without consistency....Since the "Mall" reminds me of childhood, how about we adopt another method used when I was a kid. In grammar school if a student broke a rule the teacher would write his name on the board, followed by a check mark, and another, at some point resulting in his being sent to the principal/dean of students' office.
How about we do the same here? If there is an infraction a mod can [in brackets] note points (or a warning) issued next to the infraction and brief rationale. It would allow for transparency, provide the membership with clear examples of what type of behavior is truly not tolerated, promote consistency, and increase the accountability required of the moderators.
Right now we have a black box and a bunch of vague terms like "civility" tossed around to describe the behaviors desired here.
This transparency should result in more community/membership-based self-moderation. Some want a kinder, gentler board...others a little more in your face...ultimately the community will decide what type of board we have.
As for LS or any other member leaving...oh well...it happens...turnover is very common on message boards of all types...and I doubt it was any one thread or person that ran her off...and it may have just been burnout...frankly I'm pretty burnt out here....not because of the decorum but it seems the heavy repetition of topics....I mean seriously...it is like "asked and answered," "use the search button,"
....some ask why aren't there more threads about pussy....well most of them have been done so often it feels like Groundhog Day....
Oh c'mon!!
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