Administrators SCOUTER-Terry 129 Posted February 9, 2002 Administrators Share Posted February 9, 2002 Folks, SCOUTER.com provides this separate Politics and Issues Forum ONLY to protect the value and integrity of the rest of the discussion forums (keeping what some people consider irrelevant and hot headed debate separate from the area where Scout leaders can share information and ideas of value to their daily and weekly roles as Scout leaders). While I don't regularly participate in the forums, I have been receiving complaints and been monitoring them more closely lately (remember, many more people read these forums than actually post). As I said in my previous post, I won't scrutinize the content of the debate in the Politics and Issues forum, nor will I squelch out anyone for expressing a point of view in this part of the Forums. However, I will enforce two rules (maybe more later, at my discretion ;-): 1. Keep the debate honest. 2. Treat each other with respect. ... basically, act Scout like. I just closed a thread. You can continue to debate the various issues raised in that thread under new threads if you see fit. But that thread violated BOTH of the rules above...calling each other names, regardless of the points of view, is inappropriate.registering as multiple user name only to support your own posts is unacceptable.If these rules are unacceptable to you, then please leave SCOUTER.com. Sorry if this message seems abrupt to anyone, but my previous attempt at bringing some decorum was not embraced by all. TERRY HOWERTON Publisher, SCOUTER.com (This message has been edited by a staff member.) Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Long 10 Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Terry it wouldn't be very difficult to lock folks down to only one usermane per address. At least it makes it more of a pain to troll. As a long time user, thanks for the site and keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites
scoutmom 10 Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Terry, I don't think you need to apologize. You were very nice the first time around, and I guess folks sometimes need a little more than a gentle tap on the shoulder to pay attention. You provide us with a great site and a wonderful tool. Keep it up. Link to post Share on other sites
eisely 13 Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 ditto Link to post Share on other sites
jmcquillan 10 Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Terry, I participate in a number of forums, some are Scouting, some are Philo & Politics, and I'm a moderator at a couple of them. I've got to give you credit for attempting what you're doing in the Politics and Issues Forum. Leaving the doors open for any member to speak his or her mind, on any acceptable subject to the forums, without running interference, and avoiding the obvious temptation to squelch some things is very tough. It's especially hard when the rules are pretty much in the honor system arena. My limited experience tells me that there appears to be little to the middle of the road on this subject. You either tell folks that they're on their honor to follow the rules, or you sit at the screen 24/7 and be the bad guy. Sometimes you have to come down like the proverbial ton-o-bricks just to remind folks what the rules are, and how the honor system works. But if it's decorum you seek, even letting the forum run with little moderation is a lot of work. Good job. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators SCOUTER-Terry 129 Posted June 12, 2002 Author Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2002 Just a bump up of this message as a reminder to some new members of our forum. You are free to debate any topic, but decorum is mandatory. Decorum requires that we all act as adults, refrain from name calling or treating each other with disrespect. TERRY HOWERTON Link to post Share on other sites
SouthPoleScout 15 Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 go ahead, be blunt! Thanks for all the hard work! Link to post Share on other sites
BubbaBear 11 Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 Thanks Terry. I wrote a message last night in that thread (I believe) but decided to hold back my criticism at the last minute. I had a feeling that others probably felt the same way. I appreciate your stance on this issue and hopefully everyone reading these postings will reconsider their reason for participating in Scouting before posting comments that are obviously contrary to those aims. Link to post Share on other sites
eolesen 10 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 It would appear that a bump is appropriate again... Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I basically agree with Terry's approach. However, if anyone wants to call me names or something, feel free to PM me with all the vitriol you can muster. Not that I WANT you to do this... I just would rather have VERBAL attacks rather than something more substantial. Besides, heh, heh, even on your best day, you coudn't come even close to matching the verbal rapier of my wife. Link to post Share on other sites
ASM857 10 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Appreciate the site and keep up the good work. YIS Doug Buth Link to post Share on other sites
jr56 92 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I got the message the first time around, and it makes perfect sense. Too bad there are some individuals that just don't seem to get the message. Thanks for the forum and keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny2862 11 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 ditto... Link to post Share on other sites
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