Cafe Politics: Name Calling and/or General Rude Behavior

[Ra$p0tin]

I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

 

[Pinworm]

Maybe you would like to point out some of these malicious characters that you feel should be punished?

 

[kelly4]

Yeah, man. Let's hear some names so we can flame them.

 

[killemsoftly]

guys will just come back as new members. free speech matters or is everyone so thin skinned these days?

 

[skunkd0c]

I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

I like the way you are surprised proud and saddened
little bit mood-swingy if you ask me

 

[charface]

Yeah tell us who is picking on ya.

 

[vostok]

I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

No doubt about it...those children were privately educated..! we did have a member here by the name of Jesus of Nazareth,the most opinated member ever,
Mods crucified him, he is still well spoken of in circles...?

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

There are ramifications for violating the tos - stern notes (PM's) from the hall monitor, warnings from same and banning are some of the tools in the box.
We try and be fair about this, but of course not all will agree with mod decisions.

guys will just come back as new members. free speech matters or is everyone so thin skinned these days?

We in fact can cross check ip addresses, if a problem member shows back up under an assumed name it is easily identified and dealt with.
Freedom of speech is very important to us and we definitely attempt to afford leeway, however once the conversation crosses over into personal attack and name calling the gloves come off & Mod's are allowed to use their best discretion.

The system works pretty well but if one thinks it's bias or not fair, I suggest you come and sit on the fence with us - it's not as easy as you may think.

 

[UncleReemis]

There are ramifications for violating the tos - stern notes (PM's) from the hall monitor, warnings from same and banning are some of the tools in the box.
We try and be fair about this, but of course not all will agree with mod decisions.



We in fact can cross check ip addresses, if a problem member shows back up under an assumed name it is easily identified and dealt with.
Freedom of speech is very important to us and we definitely attempt to afford leeway, however once the conversation crosses over into personal attack and name calling the gloves come off & Mod's are allowed to use their best discretion.

The system works pretty well but if one thinks it's bias or not fair, I suggest you come and sit on the fence with us - it's not as easy as you may think.

*slams gavel so hard you shit yourselves*

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

*slams gavel so hard you shit yourselves*

Then somebody has a cleanup in isle 4.

 

[killemsoftly]

I like the way you are surprised proud and saddened
little bit mood-swingy if you ask me

Good point harry. wells said sir. missed ya m8. yeah i know it's only been a few days. still, i get easily attached. btw, did you hear mr sunshine and i are engaged? This cape has transformed me

 

[Ra$p0tin]

Maybe you would like to point out some of these malicious characters that you feel should be punished?

I thought everyone knew! They are the ones that are calling people names, and being rude. I'm sure you have replied to them.

 

[Ra$p0tin]

guys will just come back as new members. free speech matters or is everyone so thin skinned these days?

I think there is difference between free speech and name calling / personal verbal attacks / general rude behavior.

 

[charface]

I think there is difference between free speech and name calling / personal verbal attacks / general rude behavior.

Are you directing this towards Cannabeaner?
Are you a raspoitin fan?
He was pretty nice.

 

[Ra$p0tin]

I like the way you are surprised proud and saddened
little bit mood-swingy if you ask me

Maybe a little, but still a valid question.

 

[skunkd0c]

Good point harry. wells said sir. missed ya m8. yeah i know it's only been a few days. still, i get easily attached. btw, did you hear mr sunshine and i are engaged? This cape has transformed me

Nice to see you little Harry , congratulations to mrsunshine and yourself
glad you're making new friends here at RIU

 

[Silky Shagsalot]

i suggested an, "anything goes," section a while back. i guess it didn't go over well....

 

[skunkd0c]

Maybe a little, but still a valid question.

Your post started off as a question of a more serious nature then descended into something quiet different
(some kind of moral rant)
not sure why you felt the need to do that

 

[UncleBuck]

I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

RIU literally allows white supremacists, holocaust deniers, white nationalists, and white separatists on this forum.

so there's definitely gonna be some discord, since stoners come in all colors and religions.

 

[Ra$p0tin]

Are you directing this towards Cannabeaner?

I am not pointing a finger at anyone in particular. I am also reasonably sure there is more then one irresponsible party.

Are you a raspoitin fan?
He was pretty nice.

Maybe a little bit, but in this case just a screename.