WWWTT Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) In this anonymous public access atmosphere, how can one assume the gender of posters or believe which gender they declare to be. I do not believe that a woman speaks for women nor a man speaks for men. Each individual is very different and to assign views according sex is a mistake. An individual may attempt to speak for his/her gender but only to try to reinforce his/her individual views. No one speaks for me and I speak for no one - but myself. If you identify yourself as a male, than I will respect that and interact with you on this forum as if you truly identify yourself as such. You are suggesting some kind of chaotic protocol where no one will ever taken serious. WWWTT Edited February 16, 2015 by WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
cybercoma Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 The site is no longer moderated. I think that's been pretty clear over the last couple months. Quote
GostHacked Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Sure it is, I've had some of my posts deleted. Some are deleted quite regularly actually. this isn't Rabble where any non left wing view is deleted and person banned. Well you don't seem to have anything else to say unless it is going after Muslims in some way. Your posts are limted in scope and subject matter. Quote
Big Guy Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 There are ways to disagree on an issue without trying to demean the poster. Too many posts are full of cheap shots including name calling, ridiculing opinions and deliberately misinterpreting views. This is causing a mean spirited atmosphere that promotes confrontation over discussion. I assume that some posters are more comfortable in that environment but I see that the more cerebral and civil posters have abandoned this site and others are posting less frequently. Nothing here is illegal and does seem to satisfy a group who appear to enjoy that kind of dialogue - but the total numbers are dwindling. That is unfortunate. There have been a few serious discussions from which I have learned but they are becoming few and far in between. Now you have posters criticizing the moderators for their postings. When the players start going after the umpire or the referees then the game is getting out of hand. Lots of luck! Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
WWWTT Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Now you have posters criticizing the moderators for their postings. When the players start going after the umpire or the referees then the game is getting out of hand. Lots of luck! You seem to have forgotten that this is a debate forum where criticism is almost if not central in debating. If a moderator decides to post then they are subject to the same rules as anyone else. WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
Charles Anthony Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 I have enjoyed my participation here but the atmosphere has degraded to allowing ignorant intimidation and wild accusation. You have a good thing going here. Don't let the inmates take over the asylum. Point taken. We will try to reign in the disruptive behavior more rapidly from now on. Quote We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >>
Argus Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 There are ways to disagree on an issue without trying to demean the poster. Too many posts are full of cheap shots including name calling, ridiculing opinions and deliberately misinterpreting views. Including yours. The fact you've never mastered the quote feature does not mean you don't make sure everyone knows to whom you are replying when you do your best to mock and ridicule other posters and make accusations of nazism, racism, etc. You have a massive sense of entitlement with regard to your posts being free of criticism, and have repeatedly insulted almost every poster you have dealt with. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 The site is no longer moderated. I think that's been pretty clear over the last couple months. Freedom of speech is a bitch, ain't it? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
cybercoma Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Freedom of speech is a bitch, ain't it?Freedom of speech? This is a government site now is it? Edited February 17, 2015 by cybercoma Quote
Argus Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Freedom of speech? This is a government site now is it? It is a site which allows differing views, even if they do make you angry. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Bryan Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 The mods, one in particular, are biased, everybody knows that. Maybe moving more toward center would help. I agree. There definitely is a leftward slant to the moderation. Quote
cybercoma Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 It is a site which allows differing views, even if they do make you angry.You think much too highly of yourself if you think your views make me angry. I mostly shaky head at what appears to be a pathetic old man who history is leaving behind. Quote
poochy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 You think much too highly of yourself if you think your views make me angry. I mostly shaky head at what appears to be a pathetic old man who history is leaving behind. Why don't you foster more reasonable debate by accusing anyone who doesn't agree with you of being a racist. If the moderators cared in the slightest about honest debate or personal attacks you wouldn't be here by now. Quote
jacee Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) na na na na I can't hear you! I agree. There definitely is a leftward slant to the moderation. It's interesting that you've experienced it that way Bryan. That hasn't been my experience.So that likely means they're somewhere in the rightish-leftish middle. . Edited February 18, 2015 by jacee Quote
cybercoma Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Why don't you foster more reasonable debate by accusing anyone who doesn't agree with you of being a racist. If the moderators cared in the slightest about honest debate or personal attacks you wouldn't be here by now.If people didn't make bigoted statements about the superiority of their culture, religion, and race, then I wouldn't be pointing it out. Quote
WestCoastRunner Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 While it was comical to watch another poster unravel, confess to numerous personas on this forum and then go on to post degrading comments on the status updates, I find it confusing that Charles noted that 'our posts were deleted if we chose to respond to trolls'. Well, if everyone knew this person was a troll including the mods, why wasn't he/she banned. Instead they were left to post freely and it was up to members to determine if this was a troll or not. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
Argus Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 If people didn't make bigoted statements about the superiority of their culture, religion, and race, then I wouldn't be pointing it out. The supposition that all cultures and religions are equal is bizarre and ludicrous. And I don't believe anyone has ever made any claims regarding race other than yourself when you set up the straw men you want to attack. I'm perfectly willing to suggest Canada's culture is superior to that of Afghanistan, and I don't consider that bigoted. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 ...I'm perfectly willing to suggest Canada's culture is superior to that of Afghanistan, and I don't consider that bigoted. Indeed...our so offended member has freely labeled other nations and culture as "dungheap" or "cesspool". All's fair.... Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
cybercoma Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 The supposition that all cultures and religions are equal is bizarre and ludicrous. And I don't believe anyone has ever made any claims regarding race other than yourself when you set up the straw men you want to attack. I'm perfectly willing to suggest Canada's culture is superior to that of Afghanistan, and I don't consider that bigoted. You couldn't define Canada's culture if you tried, so the idea is laughable from the start. Quote
cybercoma Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Indeed...our so offended member has freely labeled other nations and culture as "dungheap" or "cesspool". All's fair....Yeah. I'm not offended. Thinking someone's arguments are idiotic doesn't mean I'm offended by them. Quote
Argus Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Yeah. I'm not offended. Thinking someone's arguments are idiotic doesn't mean I'm offended by them. Might I suggest you attempt in future to defeat those 'idiotic' arguments, then, rather than addressing yourself to explaining how much less moral your interlocutors are than yourself? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
cybercoma Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 You've been defeated over and over again. You're just completely ignorant to it. Quote
Argus Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 You've been defeated over and over again. You're just completely ignorant to it. Ah, there we have it, the triumphant claim of every internet flame warrior, trumpeting how amazingly well he's done in crushing his opponents! How drearily cliche'd. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Michael Hardner Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Well, if everyone knew this person was a troll including the mods, why wasn't he/she banned. Instead they were left to post freely and it was up to members to determine if this was a troll or not. Trolls troll. Until they troll, they're not trolls. We can't prerecognize trolls but sometimes we can. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
The_Squid Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Trolls troll. Until they troll, they're not trolls. We can't prerecognize trolls but sometimes we can. Apparently, sometimes it takes years to recognize! lol Quote
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