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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #75 on: July 06, 2012, 07:08:33 PM »
Quote from: Paul (SA) on July 06, 2012, 06:38:19 PM
I am with Teabag, we should be able to talk about just about anything, but where it gets personal or spiteful towards others that is when the line is crossed, not the topic itself.

If only it was that easy. 

The mods have already been accused of caving into minority groups, censorship, and bias.  Can you imagine what it would be like if we totally opened the doors?

I think some (not you by the way) people need to remember that the admins and moderators donate their time to the running of the site.  Nobody gets paid, there are no rewards, and the owner of this site actually pays for the hosting and software fees out of his own pocket.  That amount of money is not trivial either.  There is no advertising, kickbacks, bottles of scotch under the table, etc for the site owner or the moderation team.

Any policy that reduces the amount of work for the moderators personally sounds good to me.
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #76 on: July 06, 2012, 07:08:54 PM »
Quote from: Paul (SA) on July 06, 2012, 06:38:19 PM
I think the Origin posts are becoming more of a problem than the politics tbh.

My 2 cents worth, I thought the heading was General Discussion. It seems like it is now General Discussion sans Religion and Politics. If you look through the posts there are all sorts of topics in there and they are great to read.

I am with Teabag, we should be able to talk about just about anything, but where it gets personal or spiteful towards others that is when the line is crossed, not the topic itself.
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #77 on: July 06, 2012, 07:52:03 PM »
Quote from: Symon on July 06, 2012, 07:08:33 PM
If only it was that easy. 

The mods have already been accused of caving into minority groups, censorship, and bias.  Can you imagine what it would be like if we totally opened the doors?

I think some (not you by the way) people need to remember that the admins and moderators donate their time to the running of the site.  Nobody gets paid, there are no rewards, and the owner of this site actually pays for the hosting and software fees out of his own pocket.  That amount of money is not trivial either.  There is no advertising, kickbacks, bottles of scotch under the table, etc for the site owner or the moderation team.

Any policy that reduces the amount of work for the moderators personally sounds good to me.

O.k Symon, I'm a mod and have been from inception. Now, where do I draw the line at politics? Should I shut down the jokes, general trivial threads nothing to do with Camper trailers? You guys want this to stop (political post) righto, give the rest of us guide lines that you wish us to play by...........

I cannot believe this is such a big issue. If this is all people have to worry about in life, then their life is pretty darn good. It is as simple as, if you don't like the thread, don't read it.......Banging my head against the wall in wonderment.......
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #78 on: July 06, 2012, 07:54:13 PM »
Quote from: Symon on July 06, 2012, 07:08:33 PM
If only it was that easy. 

The mods have already been accused of caving into minority groups, censorship, and bias.  Can you imagine what it would be like if we totally opened the doors?

I think some (not you by the way) people need to remember that the admins and moderators donate their time to the running of the site.  Nobody gets paid, there are no rewards, and the owner of this site actually pays for the hosting and software fees out of his own pocket.  That amount of money is not trivial either.  There is no advertising, kickbacks, bottles of scotch under the table, etc for the site owner or the moderation team.

Any policy that reduces the amount of work for the moderators personally sounds good to me.

Symon - I think you guys do an awesome job, I am sure no one on here is directing anything at you guys. This is such a fantastic forum with good people on here who are enjoyable and fun to interact with. You guys do what you have to do to make this as easy for you as possible, cause it would be a big loss to see this forum close or something similar.
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #79 on: July 06, 2012, 08:02:08 PM »
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #80 on: July 06, 2012, 08:02:45 PM »
Everyone has had there say.... If there is more to say i would suggest it is done via PM.

Now lets close this thread and move on...  Before it get out of hand...

All those in favour.... "I"

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #81 on: July 06, 2012, 08:04:50 PM »
Quote from: baldheadedgit on July 06, 2012, 08:02:45 PM
All those in favour.... "I"

We already have an 'I' thread :)
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #82 on: July 06, 2012, 08:05:20 PM »
Quote from: baldheadedgit on July 06, 2012, 08:02:45 PM
Everyone has had there say.... If there is more to say i would suggest it is done via PM.

Now lets close this thread and move on...  Before it get out of hand...

All those in favour.... "I"

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #83 on: July 06, 2012, 08:07:21 PM »
Hi Swaggers
I am one who is guilty of non camper threads, ie, when I did the weight loss thread.  I find this the best forum I have ever been involved with, and because ofd my location I feel privileged that I can give people the latest information regards the CSR and the Tanami.  My grandkids love the funny photo's and other funny threads on here, and I have met some fantastic people through this site.
In my thoughts, the moderators here do a fantastic job.  No two people are ever going to fully agree on many things, that is just who we are as people, and for people to donate their time and effort, that is amazing.
No matter what comes from a discussion like this one, I am just glad that a site like MySwag exists.
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #84 on: July 06, 2012, 08:10:39 PM »
I love ya's all!!   :'( :'(................................................No joke, I really do! :cup:

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #85 on: July 06, 2012, 08:11:42 PM »
Just like when around a camp fire, if you don't like what some are yakking about you don't have to engage in that topic.
I read through the politic threads, but I don't comment, I keep my views to myself, it gives me an insight into how others think.



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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #86 on: July 06, 2012, 08:17:15 PM »
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #87 on: July 06, 2012, 08:25:33 PM »
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Wrong thread D4D... put your holiday photos in the trip section.
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #88 on: July 06, 2012, 08:39:21 PM »
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #89 on: July 06, 2012, 08:42:17 PM »
Not long, I got them cheap from this guy

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #90 on: July 06, 2012, 08:43:31 PM »
No, No, No!!!! I didn't mean that sorta love.... ::) ::) ::)

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #91 on: July 06, 2012, 08:45:28 PM »
Back to the thread........No valid comment, don't post....:-)
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #92 on: July 06, 2012, 08:49:35 PM »
Quote from: Teabag on July 06, 2012, 08:45:28 PM
Back to the thread........No valid comment, don't post....:-)
I'm just post whoring mate. 36 to 5000.  ;D ;D
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #93 on: July 06, 2012, 09:07:00 PM »
Quote from: Snow on July 06, 2012, 08:49:35 PM
I'm just post whoring mate. 36 to 5000.  ;D ;D

We're all still minnows compared to the 'master'.

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I assume the decision is final BigJules? 

If so "the OP's question has been answered, as usual the thread has disintegrated into name calling, time to lock it".

(I got that from the electrical section  ;D)

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Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #94 on: July 06, 2012, 09:23:14 PM »
I didn't want to keep this going. I removed those threads because it appeared there was too much discussion of politics and the tone of those threads was going downhill. I didn't suggest there could never be political threads.

I will say that Myswag has never been a free-for-all and all even between consenting adults some topics are simply not right for discussion.

I will be seeking some consensus from the rest of the mods as to what we believe is and isn't acceptable and will provide some feedback to you all once we've agreed.
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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #95 on: July 06, 2012, 10:11:49 PM »
Quote from: Teabag on July 06, 2012, 08:05:20 PM
Don't read it then.......
Read other stuff if your over it.....?

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #96 on: July 06, 2012, 11:29:30 PM »
Quote from: BigJules on July 06, 2012, 09:23:14 PM
I didn't want to keep this going. I removed those threads because it appeared there was too much discussion of politics and the tone of those threads was going downhill. I didn't suggest there could never be political threads.

I will say that Myswag has never been a free-for-all and all even between consenting adults some topics are simply not right for discussion.

I will be seeking some consensus from the rest of the mods as to what we believe is and isn't acceptable and will provide some feedback to you all once we've agreed.

Well said couldn't agree more...........now lock it down!!!!!! :cup:

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Re: Too many political threads - I've canned them all
« Reply #97 on: July 07, 2012, 06:28:09 AM »
Locked up. Mods will discuss further......

Thank you all for valued comment........
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