(09-24-2014, 10:32 AM)J Wrote:This was simply a reminder that we had the moratorium once. I figure that reminding people that discussions that turn into bashing each other end up getting locked, that's all.(09-24-2014, 09:55 AM)Alothia Wrote: Guys, please keep this discussion civil, or we're going to have to lock the thread and put out another moratorium. We're all adults (I hope), so let's maintain a civil conversation about this topic. It's an important topic, one we're all pretty invested in as RPers...I'd like to continue being able to read discussion on it.
Thanks!
It would be much more efficient to just eliminate the perceived problematic posts instead of stifling discussion of the subject entirely. As someone who has done moderator work elsewhere (MMO-Champion to be precise) I'm no stranger to heated debate and...in all honesty I can't help but feel as though there's a bit of a knee jerk reaction over on this site.Â
Ultimately it's your site and your rules (for the moderation team/admin team as a whole) but so far I can't really see anything that is truly worthy of an entire subject being locked down. If three students in a class of thirty are causing trouble then it's not fair for the tutor to toss everybody into an after school detention. Punishing everybody for the actions of a few is a very slippery slope.
Sometimes you can pinpoint the epicenter of the disruption, and calling that person out is the best course of action. As a teacher IRL, I know that sometimes, however, you just know that there's a general feeling of unrest. In that instance, reminding the whole group that there may be a consequence helps keep everyone else in line...at least that's what I've found in my 10 years of teaching. The people who are enjoying the conversation can help keep everyone else on track.
I apologize if you saw my post as another active threat, when really, it was simply meant to be a reminder to everyone to keep their actions and tempers in check.
I think the best rule here is to not post if you're feeling affronted or heated. Take a step back from the computer and re-read your post before you post it. That's always the best solution, if you ask me.
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