This forum needs a Moderator. Any volunteers.

[Graybeard]

OK I need a moderator for this forum who will run it with an even hand and let both sides of the issues speak their mind. Rules against personal attacks and name calling must be enforced but fairly allowing anyone who wants to post to express their views of the subject matter not the personalities of others.

Anyone wanna give it a try?

[BBF]

I don't think just One moderator will do on this forum.
 
BTW I'm  NOT volunteering.

[Matt]

no need I got this one.... I will post updated rules a little later.




Matt

[kinslayer1965]

This will be interesting. Look forward to perusing the new rules.
 
CR

[BBF]

 So Matt will be doing the moderating??

[Graybeard]

Dat's what he said.

[BBF]

 
 
                                 OK then

[kinslayer1965]

Hmmmnnn.....
 
Kinda quiet

[Matt]

Ok,
This is the TRUTH, LIES & CONSPIRACY forum so if you have no interest in such I would recommend staying out of here just to prevent any problems later.


NEW RULES:
1) EVERYONE GETS A VOICE and is allowed to state their own opinion / fact / evidence / what ever on any topic in here.
2) There will be NO WARNINGS on personal attacks toward other members 1st time and you are gone from GBO I don't care if you are a mod or how long you have been a member. GBO Rules has stated such for almost 15 yrs now but we have not held people to it but I will on this forum.
3) Stay on topic or create a new thread. Only exception to that rule is if you are discussing relevant topics that can be tied to the topic being posted in. ( my discretion as to if on topic or not and if not posts will be moved or split )
4) Debate the topics only and not your opinion of another member.
5) Anyone breaking the rules will be banned without any warning for not less than 3 months.




example of acceptable debate:
member 1 :  Fluoride is killing Americans and causing all kinds of health problems  (source blah blah )
member 2 :  I worked for our local water department here in blah blah and they have removed it from our water after blah blah
member 3 : I don't feel that there is anything wrong with it and will continue using toothpaste and blah blah with it in it
member 4: I have been ingesting it for years and have not seen any signs of problems personally
member 1: @member 2 Glad to hear that maybe folks in your neck of the woods will see lower cancer rates blah blah @member 4 Glad you are healthy but is it really not bad or just not causing you problems ? A search of local records might paint a different picture.
member 4: Good point maybe a little research is in order to find out to bad I dont have time to do it.


Now in the above there was a difference of opinon but the topic did not turn into a pissing contest


example of unacceptable debate:


member 1 :  Fluoride is killing Americans and causing all kinds of health problems  (source blah blah )
member 2 :  I worked for our local water department here in blah blah and I asked my boss about it and he said that it is nothing but a bunch of bleeding heart tree hugging liberal saying that.
member 3 : I don't feel that there is anything wrong with it and will continue using toothpaste and blah blah with it in it and I know there is nothing wrong with it so why don't you go put on your tin foil hat
member 4: I have been ingesting it for years and have not seen any signs of problems personally and I have very white teeth because of it so when the aliens come to pick you up why not ask them
member 1: @member 2 Well that is because your boss is an idiot and so are you if you believe them. @member 4 Glad you are healthy but is it really not bad or just not causing you problems?
member 4: I know what I am talking about because I know everything about everything and if you listen to the conspiracy nuts then you must be one too.


Now if you can not tell the difference between the ATTITUDES portrayed  here then you really needs to find a different forum to hang out in.

THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I WILL SAY THIS " PLAY NICE YOU GO THE HELL AWAY"

I doubt any of us will agree on everything and if you cant figure out when it is time to agree to disagree then I DO NOT WANT YOU HERE.

I am tired of how topics in this forum always turns into a pissing contest IF YOU DISAGREE STATE SUCH AND CONTINUE ON but do not make an attempt to ridicule another because you think they are nuts / idiot / stupid what ever the case may be... Guess what I bet many think the same about you but one thing is for sure and that is THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO HASH SUCH OPINIONS OUT.


Any Questions ?

Matt

[kinslayer1965]

I have a couple questions:
 
1)  Is "cut and paste" an acceptable means of presenting information?
2)  Is "BS"  an acceptable adjective?
 
Looking forward to interesting exchanges of information.
 
CR

[Matt]

I have a couple questions:
 
1)  Is "cut and paste" an acceptable means of presenting information?
2)  Is "BS"  an acceptable adjective?
 
Looking forward to interesting exchanges of information.
 
CR

1) Yes
2) Yes ( Can you believe the BS the government is putting out )
2) NO ( All You post is BS why don't you find another topic )


Context is everything...


Matt

[OldSchoolRanger]

kinslayer1965 - I would agree that "cut and paste" is an acceptable means of presenting information.  It saves a lot of time typing.  I also agree that "BS" would be an acceptable adjective.  To me, you didn't use a cuss word, and got your point across.

I honestly think this forum needs two moderators, preferably with different viewpoints/political preferences.  For example having two moderators with the same liberal or conservative outlooks, would squelch the lively debates on this forum.  I don't know Matt enough to form an opinion of his views, so I can't comment at this time.  Due to the nature of the subject matter, I feel this forum needs a little more "leeway" for expressing viewpoints.

Personally we all know when the "line" has been crossed, sometimes, we even admit to it.
But using a description about tin foiled hats as an adjective, in my opinion doesn't cross the line. It, like Lost Farmboy states, is more in the lines of an opinion.

That's my two cents.

[BBF]

OSR:
 I would agree with you and have stated above that it would require two Mods if both were members here. However since an Administrator took on the task, my or your opinion is a moot point.
 
If we as members don't like it, we don't have to visit that forum and keep our noses clean.

[nw_hunter]

OSR:
 I would agree with you and have stated above that it would require two Mods if both were members here. However since an Administrator took on the task, my or your opinion is a moot point.
 
If we as members don't like it, we don't have to visit that forum and keep our noses clean.

An administrator needs to take on this forum and exercize power as need be...mods don't have power. I'm sure we are all in good hands.
 
..TM7
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ME TOO!
I think Matts explanation of violating rules was pretty clear and to the point. Things should run smoooooth as silk on this forum.

[Graybeard]

Heard a rumor about someone who actually asked as in VOLUNTEERED to co-moderate this forum with Matt. Can you imagine that? That should be ineresting to say the least. 

[Hodr]

Moderating is a tough job.  One of my failings is that I get too opininated (spelling?).  My hat is off to those who can do the job.  There are some people I just can't share my coffee and my wife's cookies with.  My thanks to those moderators who can who can be more even handed than I am.
 
Hodr