All in favor, say "Aye"!

Since we are talking about the Rule of Ten, I am wondering if there are more than ten people who think that the moderation rules need to be changed in any way, yes or no, without discussion of "how" or "in what way".

Please vote your preference!

In order to get more exposure of this thread to the general population, I'm moving it to chit chat.

For anyone who isn't familiar with what she means by "the rule of 10", see the posts going on down in the Discussion area.

I voted to leave it alone. Not that it matters...but hey

When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do. ;)

I voted to leave it alone. Not that it matters...but hey


It does matter!! :)

I agree that it should be left alone

HONK!! HONK!! &(@@(!)&$^%!~)@(&%#@$!(!*&!! :p :D

I say change it. There is so much contention over the rules that something should be done. I would do what the majority wants and the rest just need to deal with it.

I say change it :)

It does matter!! :)

I agree that it should be left alone

What I think doesn't matter. And I'll tell you this....if I see people taken to task for their religion, sexuality, adultery (we have got a ton of "adulters" as members btw), race, weight, being old, what have you. I'm gone... permanently.

And there are a few others here that have been here a LONNNG time that will be gone as well.

Oh boy, we're proposing new rules!!!!!!!!! Yeeeaaaahhhhh! Here's two from me:

1) WTF, FU, ROTFLMFAO, F'n ... ummmm, that's all I can think of, would be banned.

2) Anyone referring to any poster by any name other than his/her sign-on-name would have to type BOTH names so the rest of us will know who the heck they're talking about.

I'll think of some more.

3) Should piss, pissed off, and pissed be included on the banned list????

Oh here's two more:

4) Posts that take one word or one sentence out of another post and argue with it while completely disregarding the overall content of the post will be deleted!!!!

5) There are exceptions to EVERY rule, posts pointing out that there is an exception only to point out that there is an exception will be deleted!!!!!!!!!


I'm loving this!

Cherubino,

I appreciate the hard work you put into that, and I think that yes, some of those changes you mentioned are worth definite consideration, and will bring it up at the mod meeting and see what we can do.

chatter, you're so dang funny lol...i can feel your enthusiasm thru my monitor

i didn't vote....mainly because, i didn't 100% agree with the wording?

i think our rules are great rules, indeed. but i also know that change is good and inevitable.....but i wouldn't want to see "change"....rather a bit of tweaking.

i can't remember the wording and frankly don't have time to go copy/paste, because i'm a lazy she-devil, BUT! the revisions and clarifications to rule 3......really good start! really really good.

we mods discuss reported posts all the times, we discuss stuff that we just happen across, heck, we use the 'report a post' feature when it's not our area and not a matter of urgency..... we discuss, discuss, discuss.

lol. i can't tell you how many of my posts, that you guys don't see, have the phrase "what do ya'll think???" in the text. and that goes for most of the mods.....stan doesn't count, he's eye candy LOL. :p

the clarification of rule 3 has always been a booger, and ageless has discussed it before....no concrete ideas were ever really , oh i don't know, given? and so we basically decided "hey, let's make it judgement call/discussion" and kinda went from there. and for the most part, i think the other mods do a GREAT job in this....no one, far as i can tell, is psychotic....yet....and so, they just do the best they can. well, i guess "we"....i oftentimes feel like i'm still learning, but if i'm breathing i'm learning so i really really like learning....and kat's such a good teacher, and she smells nice, so...yeah.

so i didn't vote, but i'm SO in favor of some tweaking! :D


tweak tweak tweak, funny word.

OMG .. DO YOU ALL SEE THAT YOU'VE GIVEN HER A ....

"LICENSE TO GO TO NEVER-NEVER LAND???"

I am laughing so hard I can hardly write this ... LOL.

WAYYYYYYYY TOO FUNNY. YOU GO GURL ... personally, I think you're on the right track and, I for one, really needed this .... ;)

Carry on ... :D

Princessdy

OMG .. DO YOU ALL SEE THAT YOU'VE GIVEN HER A ....

"LICENSE TO GO TO NEVER-NEVER LAND???"

I am laughing so hard I can hardly write this ... LOL.

WAYYYYYYYY TOO FUNNY. YOU GO GURL ... personally, I think you're on the right track and, I for one, really needed this .... ;)

Carry on ... :D

Princessdy

ROFL!!!!!!!

Yeah, but re-read them and tell me there isn't a hint of "Oh yeah, baby!!!!!!" in them?

Cherubino...

If you have the time, I would like to invite you to join us at the moderator meeting? As soon as I get up with the mods and find out a workable time, I will PM and let you know.

Would that be acceptable to you?

Almost forgot my personal favorite!!!!!!!!!!!

6) The thread starter has complete POWER over his/her thread!!!!!!!


YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hmmm, keep changing the rules and pretty soon I will not be able to say anything at all.

Hmmm, keep changing the rules and pretty soon I will not be able to say anything at all.


Hmmmm, ANOTHER good reason to change the rules!!!!!! :p
Can I change my vote?????

YES, YES, YES ... of course there's a hint ... but leave it to you to find it in all the nooks and crannies ...

Again ... YOU GO GURL ... (at the meetin huh? :))

Continue on ...

dy :D

YES, YES, YES ... of course there's a hint ... but leave it to you to find it in all the nooks and crannies ...

Again ... YOU GO GURL ... (at the meetin huh? :))

Continue on ...

dy :D

No, no, believe it or not, I have not been invited to the mod meeting. :o

HOWEVER, is it my imagination or has their been a marked increase in the choices to change the moderation rules since I posted my suggestions???? Coincidence? I think not.

Chatter you to funny.... :p


I agree with tracy that I think are rules are definatly fair and I think maybe a little tweeking but for the most part i thin k its fair

Since we are talking about the Rule of Ten, I am wondering if there are more than ten people who think that the moderation rules need to be changed in any way, yes or no, without discussion of "how" or "in what way".

Come on, HappyHoney, isn't there a little part of you that would LOVE total power over your thread???

VOTE FOR PROPOSED RULE #6!!!!

Yes, yes, accept I do,
An honor that will be;
And out of respect for you,
My lightsaber and "Yoda speak"
Leave outside the mod room I will.

;)
Aww,

I thought you only speak Yoda! :D

squeezes and hugs Yoda~

It is important that everyone view any attempt to alter the this site’s rules, administrative, and/or moderation procedures in light of the simple fact that – despite all attempts to see/treat it as such – Ageless is not a democracy…or even an oligarchy, as some of the more vocal proponents of change have alleged…but essentially a benevolent dictatorship. This site is owned by exactly one person, who graciously provides the rest of us with free access to it, so long as we use that access in accordance with some fairly simple, straightforward, and prominently displayed rules of behavior. When people (after fair warning) display a consistent inability or unwillingness to abide by those rules, their access to this site is removed. Likewise, when moderators here display an unwillingness to abide by or enforce those same rules, they are replaced by others who will. Folks; Agelesslove.com is rob-admin’s house, and we are all guests in it. An on-line riot demanding change from the guy who strokes a check each month in payment for this place -- which is essentially what was going on here yesterday by both members and moderators – strikes me as a rather bad idea. Now, that being said…

I personally think that some of the thought-though suggestions (which sadly began showing up yesterday only after there was already blood all over the floor) have some merit, but it still comes down to members having to willingly be respectful of each other when they post. In each of the proposed new “policies” being discussed here and in similar threads, I can see at least one great big flashing neon “EXPLOIT ME HERE” sign for those members set on advancing their own agenda at the expense of the common good…and hey, I’m not the sharpest tool in the agelesslove shed. How long do you really think it would be before the same self-centered people figure out how to “work” any new system we put into place? ANYTHING less than members taking it upon themselves to be respectful of one another…and forgiving of one another when the inevitable mistake is posted in the heat-of-the-moment…will ultimately end up being referred to as SSDD.

It is important that everyone view any attempt to alter the this site’s rules, administrative, and/or moderation procedures in light of the simple fact that – despite all attempts to see/treat it as such – Ageless is not a democracy…or even an oligarchy, as some of the more vocal proponents of change have alleged…but essentially a benevolent dictatorship. This site is owned by exactly one person, who graciously provides the rest of us with free access to it, so long as we use that access in accordance with some fairly simple, straightforward, and prominently displayed rules of behavior. When people (after fair warning) display a consistent inability or unwillingness to abide by those rules, their access to this site is removed. Likewise, when moderators here display an unwillingness to abide by or enforce those same rules, they are replaced by others who will. Folks; Agelesslove.com is rob-admin’s house, and we are all guests in it. An on-line riot demanding change from the guy who strokes a check each month in payment for this place -- which is essentially what was going on here yesterday by both members and moderators – strikes me as a rather bad idea.

[serious comment] Thank you, last1standing.


Now, that being said…

I personally think that some of the thought-though suggestions (which sadly began showing up yesterday only after there was already blood all over the floor) have some merit, but it still comes down to members having to willingly be respectful of each other when they post. In each of the proposed new “policies” being discussed here and in similar threads, I can see at least one great big flashing neon “EXPLOIT ME HERE” sign for those members set on advancing their own agenda at the expense of the common good…and hey, I’m not the sharpest tool in the agelesslove shed. How long do you really think it would be before the same self-centered people figure out how to “work” any new system we put into place? ANYTHING less than members taking it upon themselves to be respectful of one another…and forgiving of one another when the inevitable mistake is posted in the heat-of-the-moment…will ultimately end up being referred to as SSDD.


[joke] You're talking about me, aren't you?

It is important that everyone view any attempt to alter the this site’s rules, administrative, and/or moderation procedures in light of the simple fact that – despite all attempts to see/treat it as such – Ageless is not a democracy…or even an oligarchy, as some of the more vocal proponents of change have alleged…but essentially a benevolent dictatorship. This site is owned by exactly one person, who graciously provides the rest of us with free access to it, so long as we use that access in accordance with some fairly simple, straightforward, and prominently displayed rules of behavior. When people (after fair warning) display a consistent inability or unwillingness to abide by those rules, their access to this site is removed. Likewise, when moderators here display an unwillingness to abide by or enforce those same rules, they are replaced by others who will. Folks; Agelesslove.com is rob-admin’s house, and we are all guests in it. An on-line riot demanding change from the guy who strokes a check each month in payment for this place -- which is essentially what was going on here yesterday by both members and moderators – strikes me as a rather bad idea. Now, that being said…

I personally think that some of the thought-though suggestions (which sadly began showing up yesterday only after there was already blood all over the floor) have some merit, but it still comes down to members having to willingly be respectful of each other when they post. In each of the proposed new “policies” being discussed here and in similar threads, I can see at least one great big flashing neon “EXPLOIT ME HERE” sign for those members set on advancing their own agenda at the expense of the common good…and hey, I’m not the sharpest tool in the agelesslove shed. How long do you really think it would be before the same self-centered people figure out how to “work” any new system we put into place? ANYTHING less than members taking it upon themselves to be respectful of one another…and forgiving of one another when the inevitable mistake is posted in the heat-of-the-moment…will ultimately end up being referred to as SSDD.


Took the words right out of my mouth. Thanks Stan.

I saw in the thread in Discussion that is now closed that since 300 people visited today and only about 10 were actively posting on that thread it must mean most were happy with things here. That prompted me to vote. Things should change.

Just because some of us are silent does not mean that at all. I do not post much nor have I ever been in the "in" crowd on this board. People don't pm me and I don't interact with others here on a more personal level. I do come here daily and check some of the threads out that seem to be interesting to me.

I didn't know anything going on but was intrigued by Trish's post and dove in to read a bit more than usual...leading me to all of this going on.

So....silence does not mean satisfaction. Just that I pick my battles carefully anymore and on here this battle is such an ongoing one the point seemed to be mute.

By the way, I have never been moderated most likely because I don't post much and have kept my passion on subjects in check.

It is important that everyone view any attempt to alter the this site’s rules, administrative, and/or moderation procedures in light of the simple fact that – despite all attempts to see/treat it as such – Ageless is not a democracy…or even an oligarchy, as some of the more vocal proponents of change have alleged…but essentially a benevolent dictatorship. This site is owned by exactly one person, who graciously provides the rest of us with free access to it, so long as we use that access in accordance with some fairly simple, straightforward, and prominently displayed rules of behavior. When people (after fair warning) display a consistent inability or unwillingness to abide by those rules, their access to this site is removed. Likewise, when moderators here display an unwillingness to abide by or enforce those same rules, they are replaced by others who will. Folks; Agelesslove.com is rob-admin’s house, and we are all guests in it. An on-line riot demanding change from the guy who strokes a check each month in payment for this place -- which is essentially what was going on here yesterday by both members and moderators – strikes me as a rather bad idea. Now, that being said…

I personally think that some of the thought-though suggestions (which sadly began showing up yesterday only after there was already blood all over the floor) have some merit, but it still comes down to members having to willingly be respectful of each other when they post. In each of the proposed new “policies” being discussed here and in similar threads, I can see at least one great big flashing neon “EXPLOIT ME HERE” sign for those members set on advancing their own agenda at the expense of the common good…and hey, I’m not the sharpest tool in the agelesslove shed. How long do you really think it would be before the same self-centered people figure out how to “work” any new system we put into place? ANYTHING less than members taking it upon themselves to be respectful of one another…and forgiving of one another when the inevitable mistake is posted in the heat-of-the-moment…will ultimately end up being referred to as SSDD.

Great Post Stan..... !!!

I saw in the thread in Discussion that is now closed that since 300 people visited today and only about 10 were actively posting on that thread it must mean most were happy with things here. That prompted me to vote. Things should change.

Just because some of us are silent does not mean that at all. I do not post much nor have I ever been in the "in" crowd on this board. People don't pm me and I don't interact with others here on a more personal level. I do come here daily and check some of the threads out that seem to be interesting to me.

I didn't know anything going on but was intrigued by Trish's post and dove in to read a bit more than usual...leading me to all of this going on.

So....silence does not mean satisfaction. Just that I pick my battles carefully anymore and on here this battle is such an ongoing one the point seemed to be mute.

By the way, I have never been moderated most likely because I don't post much and have kept my passion on subjects in check.

I agree 100% I have been a member of this site for 3 years and for the most part have stayed silent on certain issues... I don't think we can realistically say that those "300" people are happy with the site due to them not posting a response... Its not valid data in my opinion....

It is important that everyone view any attempt to alter the this site’s rules, administrative, and/or moderation procedures in light of the simple fact that – despite all attempts to see/treat it as such – Ageless is not a democracy…or even an oligarchy, as some of the more vocal proponents of change have alleged…but essentially a benevolent dictatorship. This site is owned by exactly one person, who graciously provides the rest of us with free access to it, so long as we use that access in accordance with some fairly simple, straightforward, and prominently displayed rules of behavior. When people (after fair warning) display a consistent inability or unwillingness to abide by those rules, their access to this site is removed. Likewise, when moderators here display an unwillingness to abide by or enforce those same rules, they are replaced by others who will. Folks; Agelesslove.com is rob-admin’s house, and we are all guests in it. An on-line riot demanding change from the guy who strokes a check each month in payment for this place -- which is essentially what was going on here yesterday by both members and moderators – strikes me as a rather bad idea. Now, that being said…

I personally think that some of the thought-though suggestions (which sadly began showing up yesterday only after there was already blood all over the floor) have some merit, but it still comes down to members having to willingly be respectful of each other when they post. In each of the proposed new “policies” being discussed here and in similar threads, I can see at least one great big flashing neon “EXPLOIT ME HERE” sign for those members set on advancing their own agenda at the expense of the common good…and hey, I’m not the sharpest tool in the agelesslove shed. How long do you really think it would be before the same self-centered people figure out how to “work” any new system we put into place? ANYTHING less than members taking it upon themselves to be respectful of one another…and forgiving of one another when the inevitable mistake is posted in the heat-of-the-moment…will ultimately end up being referred to as SSDD.

I never, ever thought any differently. I'm not sure why anyone would even think that the guy that pays the bills doesn't get to call the shots. But then, I've survived raising teenagers, and they tend to think they get to decide without paying the bills as well, lol.

Man, i didnt post for around 3 days, i think. I should have waited three weeks! ;)

I dont know what happened, but i missed it all.

One of the reasons i love this site, is because of how its moderated. I have been to many other boards, where the meanness took over EVERY thread...or highjackers did, and i often didnt have time to read thru all the crap to find what the original thread was even about.

IMO, so many people use online activity in part to come off as knowing more than everybody else, having the ONLY 'correct' opinion, or just bullying people. I hate that part of posting boards. I leave them when those people take over.

But, i'm just one person. I dont know if the site makes money from the amount of members, posters, or what. I'm just adding my two cents.

Man, i didnt post for around 3 days, i think. I should have waited three weeks! ;)

I dont know what happened, but i missed it all.

One of the reasons i love this site, is because of how its moderated. I have been to many other boards, where the meanness took over EVERY thread...or highjackers did, and i often didnt have time to read thru all the crap to find what the original thread was even about.

IMO, so many people use online activity in part to come off as knowing more than everybody else, having the ONLY 'correct' opinion, or just bullying people. I hate that part of posting boards. I leave them when those people take over.

But, i'm just one person. I dont know if the site makes money from the amount of members, posters, or what. I'm just adding my two cents.

This is exactly how I feel..... and To be honest this is what we are trying to accomplish! :)

One of the reasons i love this site, is because of how its moderated. I have been to many other boards, where the meanness took over EVERY thread...or highjackers did, and i often didnt have time to read thru all the crap to find what the original thread was even about.

IMO, so many people use online activity in part to come off as knowing more than everybody else, having the ONLY 'correct' opinion, or just bullying people. I hate that part of posting boards. I leave them when those people take over.

I agree with you jellybean....particularily the part I bolded. I think the board is just fine the way it is. I remember back when there was no moderator over the boards and I had words with another poster..it got really ugly and u can't help but respond back to someone that makes horrible comments to you..I felt horrible for losing control....sooooo anyway I am happy to see posts moderated now and not letting words get tossed around that can be hurtful....



btw my join date may be 2002 but I have been frequenting this board since 1999...this is by far the best this site has been and it has everything to do with how its been moderated...in my opinion:)

Originally posted by Chatterbox:
6) The thread starter has complete POWER over his/her thread!!!!!!!
Come on, HappyHoney, isn't there a little part of you that would LOVE total power over your thread???


Originally posted by Jo-Admin:
Cherubino...

If you have the time, I would like to invite you to join us at the moderator meeting? As soon as I get up with the mods and find out a workable time, I will PM and let you know.

Would that be acceptable to you?

Why yes, Chatterbox...I WOULD like some power! I'd love some, in fact! This is MY thread afterall!!!

So what would it take for ME to get an invitation to the meeting? YodaSpeak?

Me a turn! Me a turn!!!

:D

Seriously, though. Thanks everyone for posting on my little poll.

Just for the record, I agree with what Bubleee had to say. And I voted to leave the policies and practices as they stand.

Moderate on!

Ah Cherubino...

With all due respect, you have to have all the facts in front of you before you can clearly judge a situation.

There just isn't any doubt that Rob owns the site. He owns it lock, stock and barrel, and I remember clearly when he bought it (it was a pre-existing site).

After the cost of initial purchase, he has paid to update the software, paid time and time again for more bandwidth, paid for better and more reliable servers....

The advertising on this site does not even come REMOTELY close to even paying the cost of the server every month. I don't know the exact details dollar wise, but the money we have raised off advertising I know partially paid for our new updated front page. Im not certain if there was anything left to put towards our new chat software...I don't ask.

Now those are the facts.

But the main thing right now is...we aren't going to discuss the moderators and the moderation practices out on the site anymore right now. Im glad you accepted to come to the mod meeting, and we will be more than happy to hear your ideas, thoughts and suggestions...and HappyHoney, if you would like to come you may as well.

I will contact you and let you know when the meeting is.

But for now...we will go back to regular business on Ageless. We will be respectful of the moderators and the job they do...and well will do our best to comply with the rules that we currently have until the time comes when we determine if and how we will change them.

But the main thing right now is...we aren't going to discuss the moderators and the moderation practices out on the site anymore right now. Im glad you accepted to come to the mod meeting, and we will be more than happy to hear your ideas, thoughts and suggestions...and HappyHoney, if you would like to come you may as well.

I will contact you and let you know when the meeting is.

I sincerely hope this post does not violate the spirit of the decision not to discuss moderators and moderation practices... if it does, feel free to delete it. When I joined this community I accepted the rules with full intentions of following them in letter and in spirit. There have been a number of times when that has proven very difficult.

Frankly, it's my opinion that the discussion of moderation practices has gone on far too long without any real closure anyway.

However, to take that discussion into the private realm of a moderators' meeting and invite a select few members to participate is, in my opinion, unfair to the hundreds, thousands, (or whatever), of other members.

And, since I fully expect to be accused of making some pathetic plea for attention, let me make it clear I have no desire to be invited and would decline such an invitation. If "more ideas, thoughts and suggestions" are wanted, my suggestion is that you reopen the thread or have the moderators' meeting in a chat session announced publicly.

Since I probably won't be able to attend such a meeting if it's held, so here's the simple message I have:

Figure out what you want the site to be... if it's to be a support site/forum for people in age gap relationships, you have to wonder why it is so important to change the rules to allow more sarcasm and hostility under the claim of "freedom of opinion." (I accept the idea of "lighter" moderation on debate/discussion forums.)

And whatever your decision is about what you want the site to be, do not feel compelled to justify it. You're not going to please everyone, obviously. The bigger danger is that you will please no one. Perhaps I over-simplify, but it seems to me that one should test the rules against the purpose, not against the opinion of a few. Heck, history has proven that even the majority can be wrong.

More rules or less rules, the one thing that seems apparent is that everyone wants to have some idea of what to expect as a "member" of this community. At the moment, I am very confused.

Just let us know what you decide.

Originally posted by Wallypop:
However, to take that discussion into the private realm of a moderators' meeting and invite a select few members to participate is, in my opinion, unfair to the hundreds, thousands, (or whatever), of other members.

Now just hold yer horses, there!

Jody, it was sweet of you to invite me, but I was actually just kidding! :D

Wallypop, I can see why Cherubino was invited to discuss, because of all of us, she was the one member who took the time to come up with useful suggestions, fully written out, to clarify rule #3. Whether she is right or wrong can not be known fully until her suggestions are imposed and time has passed. But the point is, the membership was specifically asked by the moderation team to come up with suggestions instead of just complaining, and Cherubino complied. Her suggestions were commented on by others, modifications were made, and if anyone should be included, I don't see why it shouldn't be her of all people.

So the next question is, should anybody be included at all? Well, even though I started the "poll", I'm actually not in favor of a "democracy" on these boards. (To be quite honest, I figured that only a few would vote in favor of a change, proving my privately held theory that it is silly for the boards to be all in an uproar because a few people feel "over moderated". I guess I was wrong. Of those who cared to respond, just over half seem to be confused about the rules and want them clarified.) Nevertheless, Cherubino came up with some good ideas and Jody has never said that the team will definitely honor these suggestions. It is and should be entirely up to Rob and the moderators what changes if any should be considered. Clearly, they want to consider those changes proposed by Cherubino and that is their right.

Moderators, I haven't been here very long, but I've thought this site to be very classy and I've enjoyed being a member here. I think you do a great job. If you feel that it's time to consider changes, then that is your prerogative. I trust you completely. So again, thanks for your offer of inclusion, but I was just goofing around with the concept of "attention wh0ring" (Can I say that? :o ). I figured you would all just ROFLYAO at me! :D

Originally posted by Yodabino:
Under the proposed modification,
If you call me "pompous blowhard",
Still moderated and warned you will be;
So how that allows "more sarcasm and hostility",
Understand I do not.

One more thing! I agree, Yoda, that your suggestions will in no way allow for more "sarcasm and hostility" - as carefully worded it, you have. I agree with Bubleee that it would indeed be horrible if any changes resulted in the wholesale crucifixion of the jezebels or of minorities. That has been my problem, if any, on these boards, that some of the posts get viscious, which I think is just totally unecessary. But your suggestions actually spell out and condemn just that kind of language. So some good ideas, I think you have. (HH! Stop talking like that, you fool! Can't help it, I can't!) :D

If you are invited to the mod meeting, remember that afterwards, you WILL be killed. Our secrets (such as the handshake and the specially spiked drinks) can NOT get out into the public...

You will be killed...
And then, promptly turned into a zombie.
Where we will unleash you on the ageless population...
To infect others...
Yes, Age-Gap Zombies...
It's the newest craze that's gonna sweep the nation...

Just thinking...Zombie Yoda...

"The Force be with you...
NOW GIMME YOUR BRAIN, YOU MUST!"

If you are invited to the mod meeting, remember that afterwards, you WILL be killed. Our secrets (such as the handshake and the specially spiked drinks) can NOT get out into the public...

You will be killed...
And then, promptly turned into a zombie.
Where we will unleash you on the ageless population...
To infect others...
Yes, Age-Gap Zombies...
It's the newest craze that's gonna sweep the nation...

Just thinking...Zombie Yoda...

"The Force be with you...
NOW GIMME YOUR BRAIN, YOU MUST!"


great. just tell em EVERYTHING why don't ya!?!?!?

Come on, HappyHoney, isn't there a little part of you that would LOVE total power over your thread???

VOTE FOR PROPOSED RULE #6!!!!


LOL
Girl, you crack me up!!
Dont you ever change ;)

If you are invited to the mod meeting, remember that afterwards, you WILL be killed. Our secrets (such as the handshake and the specially spiked drinks) can NOT get out into the public...

You will be killed...
And then, promptly turned into a zombie.
Where we will unleash you on the ageless population...
To infect others...
Yes, Age-Gap Zombies...
It's the newest craze that's gonna sweep the nation...

Just thinking...Zombie Yoda...

"The Force be with you...
NOW GIMME YOUR BRAIN, YOU MUST!"

Ya know dan now we are going to have to turn you into a zombie for given out our secrets!!!!!

I

Figure out what you want the site to be... if it's to be a support site/forum for people in age gap relationships, you have to wonder why it is so important to change the rules to allow more sarcasm and hostility under the claim of "freedom of opinion." (I accept the idea of "lighter" moderation on debate/discussion forums.)

And whatever your decision is about what you want the site to be, do not feel compelled to justify it. You're not going to please everyone, obviously. The bigger danger is that you will please no one. Perhaps I over-simplify, but it seems to me that one should test the rules against the purpose, not against the opinion of a few. Heck, history has proven that even the majority can be wrong.

More rules or less rules, the one thing that seems apparent is that everyone wants to have some idea of what to expect as a "member" of this community. At the moment, I am very confused.

Just let us know what you decide.

WallyPop....

I don't believe we are going to change the site so that sarcasim and insults are welcome.. They won't be.....However... Cherub was so nice to take the time to clarify rule #3 so that's all that will be discussed at the Mod meeting.....:)

Ppllllbbbtttt!!!!!!!!!!!

-Nibbles

Ya know dan now we are going to have to turn you into a zombie for given out our secrets!!!!!

Who says I'm not a Zombie? *LOL*

Unfair characterization that is,
Did you even bother to read the proposal?
And again, "change the rules" a misnomer is,
Merely clarifying Rule 3 we are.

:rolleyes:

Cherub,

It is confusing as to why the rule needs to be re-written, Wally isn't the only one who is confused as to all the hubub, either. And we aren't stupid because we don't understand, because there has been alot of talk and not alot of resolution, yet.

I've always enjoyed you here. We've both been around here awhile. I think now that you are being heard and are going to be part of the process to examine the wording of some of the rules, it's time for you to set aside this "persona" of Yoda. You've made your point and you've been included in the process.

As for me, no matter what the rules say or don't say, I will conduct myself with grace and dignity always. I value myself and my reputation, even if it IS in cyberspace, too much to behave otherwise.

Best,
Bub

So the next question is, should anybody be included at all?

In a word, "no."

I should probably leave it at that... it's a word that's rarely misunderstood.

As for me, no matter what the rules say or don't say, I will conduct myself with grace and dignity always. I value myself and my reputation, even if it IS in cyberspace, too much to behave otherwise.

And if everyone would do the same, there would be no need to reevaluate the rule.

All they are trying to do is CLARIFY what is considered an "offensive" remark. It was too vague, even for some of the mods.

It is confusing as to why the rule needs to be re-written, Wally isn't the only one who is confused as to all the hubub, either. And we aren't stupid because we don't understand, because there has been alot of talk and not alot of resolution, yet.

Thank you! I'd obviously agree that we are not stupid, certainly. But then human nature does encourage us to think the people who think the same as we do are smart. It's when it gets extended beyond to the concept that people who don't agree with us are stupid that we go over the edge into irrationality.


As for me, no matter what the rules say or don't say, I will conduct myself with grace and dignity always. I value myself and my reputation, even if it IS in cyberspace, too much to behave otherwise.


Precisely. If you understand and accept the spirit of the rules; you don't worry so much about the letter of the rules.

I rather suspect that the reason there hasn't been a resolution is there really isn't a problem. Or at least if there is a problem it's not the one that everybody's hub-bubbing (is that a word?) over.

And if everyone would do the same, there would be no need to reevaluate the rule.

All they are trying to do is CLARIFY what is considered an "offensive" remark. It was too vague, even for some of the mods.

Absolutely!!

I also agree that we need to clarify what is considered offensive and whats not...

It would never go over that sarcasim and insults will be allowed.. becuase they won't... That is something we don't want ageless to become.. a free for all!!

"Demanding" change we are not,
Merely requesting we are--and hoping.


::: The air shimmers with blue energy as the link is established. A holographic representation of the Jedi High Council chamber coellesses around me, and I am addressed by the image of a worried Master Windu :::

Greetings, Obi Wan. What is your report regarding the current condition of Master Yoda?

I bear grave and unsettling news, Master Windu. I fear that we have lost Master Yoda to the Dark Side; it seems that his transformation from Jedi to Sith lord is complete.

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He is so blinded now by the lure of evil that he could not perceive the Good Side of the Force even if it shoved a lightsaber up his patooee. Even yesterday, Master Yoda could not see the clear evidence of the vicious and senseless battle which had taken place in the “Where’s the moderation thread?” thread only hours earlier.

I do not know how to save him…or even if that is possible. I await the Council’s instruction.

Hmmm....this IS grave news, Obi Wan. I will confer with the other members of the Council, and contact you again when we decide on a course of action. May the Force be with you, Obi Wan.