| | |
| | | |
| Tuesday, October 7, 2008 |            |  |
|
Welcome to the New England & Northeast Ski Forums - AlpineZone Forums. You are currently viewing our forums as a guest which only gives you limited access to view most discussions. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (private messages), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact the administrator. |
| |||||||
| Notices |
 |
| | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Jan 10, 2005, 10:53 AM
| #1 (permalink) |
  Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
Posts: 20,976
| Antagonism, Debates and Hostility Just a friendly reminder to please keep the discussion here civil. I've made the decision to lock a few threads in the skiing forum lately. My approach in this regard is to simply lock topics after all points have been made and/or the discussion turns into a flame war, or senseless debate. The forum policies clearly state no trolling. I reserve the right to classify anyone that likes to post just to incite debate as a troll. I will generally PM such a member and ask them to stop the behavoir (that never works) and if it continues, the member may be banned. Sometimes it's tough for me and the moderators to sift through what's a legitimate opinion and what's antagonism aimed at starting a flame war. I don't want to inhibit anyone's right to voice an opinion, but please try to do so in a mature and respectful way. Locking/deleting threads, or banning members may not be popular, but it's sometimes necessary to preserve the quality of discussion. My goal is to keep this a civil place where everyone can feel comfortable contributing. Antagonistic members make potential lurkers reluctant to post for fear of being attacked or ridiculed. That hurts the success of this forum and in my opinioin, is also a direct insult to me. Finally, please don't feed the trolls' need for attention and do your best to simply ignore them (I'm as guilty of not doing this as anyone...). Can we just play nice now? |
|  |
|
Jan 10, 2005, 10:53 AM
| |
  AlpineZone Supporter | |
|
Jan 14, 2005, 9:48 AM
| #4 (permalink) | |
  Surfing AZ while waiting for snow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT
Posts: 12,289
| Quote:
__________________ Brian SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker | |
|
| |
|
Jan 14, 2005, 9:50 AM
| #5 (permalink) | ||
 MRG-20th hole Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hopewell Jct., NY
Posts: 6,100
| Quote:
| ||
| |
|
Jan 14, 2005, 9:55 AM
| #6 (permalink) |
| Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hunter, NY
Posts: 6,812
| Just to be safe.. Cause I can be a self proclaimed a$$... I'm gong to chill... I understand what it's like to be a moderator...
__________________ The sky did not fall.... Belleayre is open!!! And I'm glad... now crawl back into you troll holes... |
|
| |
|
Jan 14, 2005, 9:58 AM
| #7 (permalink) |
| Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
Posts: 20,976
| Let me clarify. I have nothing against discussing and debating topics here. To some extent that's what a message board is all about. It's when such topics degenerate into insults and mudslinging is what I have a problem with. I just ask that everyone simply respect each others' views and opinions. In fact, your differing opinion may be more well received if presented in a civil and mature manner. Finally, don't post something just to antagonize others or unnecessarily incite a debate. |
|
| |
|
| ||||||
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Linear Mode
