Thread: closure on off topic, and objectivity in moderators.

Originally Posted by Stigmata

Happy? Relieved?
Weasel(s).

See, this is what gets me. Just because you don't like something here, you start going with nasty comments. I don't think there is a justification for calling us weasels.

I'm not sure just why your feathers are so ruffled but this is similiar to what we've been talking about. Disagreement is fine, these kinds of crude comments are not (in my opinion, at least)

Originally Posted by Stigmata

Is there anyo9ne else in the world who can hone a razor?

Nope, Lynn is the only one in the world...and boy is he tired!

In all seriousness, there are many others who can hone a razor, but many of them are here and I get the sense that you are pissing them off. However, as mentioned there are several other forums where you can find others who hone razors...although you will notice that many you may find on other boards have the same names as those who frequent this board...

guess I'l just hafta learn
eh?

Originally Posted by Stigmata

guess I'l just hafta learn
eh?

Lynn is selling a DVD, between that and some honing equipment you should be just fine. If you dont want to purchase a DVD sold on this site, I am sure there is information published on the web. Get some cheap razors and have at it.

Here's the skinny, Stigmata. Don't hate Joe because he's telling you that you're out of line. He's a Moderator. I'm not. I keep out of the way so that he can deal with people who like you. You don't hear it from people like me first because I'm bad at that.

You were doing well here. Getting the right gear together. Today you misunderstood our virtual meeting space because it disagrees with your sense of definition. It's not a big deal, though. Just take a moment to see how it gets done.

You're part of a process with this thread. I think you've done well by bringing it up. I think you've done badly by being so offended by the Moderators. We know what role our Moderators fulfill. Sometimes they're moderators, always they're people.

Some of us have been here for a little while. I believe that gentlemanly conduct is at least required of us all.

X

Stigmata,

Your actions prove one of the problems with forums. Whether your posts are merely rhetorical or serious, how can we be sure? There is no body language to observe. No facial expression. IMO, you are perturbed because no one is reaching out to join you and your opinion. As I mentioned in an earlier post, you are certainly welcome to start your own forum where no rules exist, no censorship is allowed. You can be responsible for footing the bill and anything else that comes along. Then you can report back to us and let us know how things are going.

RT

It's nice when we all sing in harmony... sorta like a BARBERSHOP quartet

Thanks guys. It appears Fraiser has left the building, btw.

I think that it is a good idea to air what happened and Stigmata did start the thread. Josh referred to this as an extended family and even in a family discussion somebody may get a little ruffled. However, in a family, everybody generally cools down the next day. Somebody mentioned respecting an opinion. You may not agree with that opinion but you should respect it; just as that person should respect your right to disagree with his opinion.

I sincerely hope that all involved will return to this forum.

Rick

Social norms and rules aren't always "published." Observation of others' actions, and interpreting reactions can idetnify what is allowed and what isn't.

People remain on the outside of a community when they are incapable or unwilling to comply with the community's norms/rules.

Originally Posted by azjoe

It's nice when we all sing in harmony... sorta like a BARBERSHOP quartet

Thanks guys. It appears Fraiser has left the building, btw.

Fiiiiiiiiiiiigaro figaro figaro fi-ga-ro ...


Fwiw, public forums can only exist within certain constraints.
It is allright to disagree with someone, but that does not mean that you have to be rude or disrespectful.
You don't do that in personal conversation either. At least I don't.

People tend to feel strongly about politics and religion, and often will take disagreement personally.
That is also why I usually refrain from participating in political or religious threads.
Even though these topics get discussed only in the off-topic section, they influence the other forums because people might hold grudges or form opinions of each other, based on 'lively' discussions in the OT section.