As you may have noticed, I emptied the politics forum and closed it for now.
I'm getting tired of the attacks, the bickering, the complaining. I rid the forums of 2 particular members who I think are contributing to the negativity as well.
This site was created as a means to discuss Folsom. It's not meant for people to complain about the country and what's wrong with it. The discussions got out of hand and drastic means were necessary. I will re-open the Politics forum at some point but in the meantime, let's get back to basics.
Feel free to discuss this decision but this decision will not (and cannot) be reversed. The forum's contents are effectively gone.
Politics Has Been Cleaned Out
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, Dec 08 2009 05:05 PM
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:05 PM
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:15 PM
QUOTE (john @ Dec 8 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As you may have noticed, I emptied the politics forum and closed it for now.
I'm getting tired of the attacks, the bickering, the complaining. I rid the forums of 2 particular members who I think are contributing to the negativity as well.
This site was created as a means to discuss Folsom. It's not meant for people to complain about the country and what's wrong with it. The discussions got out of hand and drastic means were necessary. I will re-open the Politics forum at some point but in the meantime, let's get back to basics.
Feel free to discuss this decision but this decision will not (and cannot) be reversed. The forum's contents are effectively gone.
I'm getting tired of the attacks, the bickering, the complaining. I rid the forums of 2 particular members who I think are contributing to the negativity as well.
This site was created as a means to discuss Folsom. It's not meant for people to complain about the country and what's wrong with it. The discussions got out of hand and drastic means were necessary. I will re-open the Politics forum at some point but in the meantime, let's get back to basics.
Feel free to discuss this decision but this decision will not (and cannot) be reversed. The forum's contents are effectively gone.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:26 PM
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:33 PM
Yeah!!! I loved the idea that you moved it off the main board and I never ventured over there.
Life is much nicer without it!!
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:34 PM
Sounds good to me. I rid myself of that forum a long time ago for the very reasons you cited. MyFolsom is too good to be bogged down by that crappola.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:48 PM
. I am also glad to see the politics forum wiped out and closed for now. I stopped going there and reading the posts. Way to many attacks and much to much negativity. Feels like a clean slate now. Refreshing if you ask me.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 06:16 PM
There really was a double standard in that section and it was rather obvious to many.
I'll suggest not reopening that section unless you truly enforce the standards equally for all including moderators. Unfortunately the unequal enforcement and double standard contributed to some of the escalation in that section.
I don't think anyone expects perfection, but there definitley could be better balance.
I'll suggest not reopening that section unless you truly enforce the standards equally for all including moderators. Unfortunately the unequal enforcement and double standard contributed to some of the escalation in that section.
I don't think anyone expects perfection, but there definitley could be better balance.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 06:33 PM
QUOTE (Robert Giacometti @ Dec 8 2009, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There really was a double standard in that section and it was rather obvious to many.
I'll suggest not reopening that section unless you truly enforce the standards equally for all including moderators. Unfortunately the unequal enforcement and double standard contributed to some of the escalation in that section.
I don't think anyone expects perfection, but there definitley could be better balance.
I'll suggest not reopening that section unless you truly enforce the standards equally for all including moderators. Unfortunately the unequal enforcement and double standard contributed to some of the escalation in that section.
I don't think anyone expects perfection, but there definitley could be better balance.
I agree......I saw it too.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 07:44 PM
Applications for Grinch are now closed...
I understand...but don't agree.
I understand...but don't agree.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 07:51 PM
Links at top of page are now broken.
Thanks for leaving the local politics forum open, that's still of interest.
Thanks for leaving the local politics forum open, that's still of interest.
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 11:36 PM
QUOTE (Robert Giacometti @ Dec 8 2009, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There really was a double standard in that section and it was rather obvious to many.
I'll suggest not reopening that section unless you truly enforce the standards equally for all including moderators. Unfortunately the unequal enforcement and double standard contributed to some of the escalation in that section.
I don't think anyone expects perfection, but there definitley could be better balance.
I'll suggest not reopening that section unless you truly enforce the standards equally for all including moderators. Unfortunately the unequal enforcement and double standard contributed to some of the escalation in that section.
I don't think anyone expects perfection, but there definitley could be better balance.
Absolutely agree, it was definitely a free-for-all in there. If it comes back, I hope stricter rules, and methods against escalation are put in place.
I'll miss it, I hate to say it, it was always fun.
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Posted 09 December 2009 - 06:55 AM
without the old politics forum its sort of like thanksgiving without cranberry sauce. Granted it got wild once in a while but the extreme positions were more stupid than really mean. If it comes back maybe a smart moderator could comment on the bad posts, sort of pointing out in a funny way the error. It would be like a teacher correcting stupid kid comments with a smile on her face
I do miss EDF and Vinnie and there are sure some fun things happening that would spark things up.
I always read the political comments for entertainment rather than education
I do miss EDF and Vinnie and there are sure some fun things happening that would spark things up.
I always read the political comments for entertainment rather than education
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Posted 09 December 2009 - 07:03 AM
Don't miss it or the crazies at all.
Thanks John!
Jeff
Thanks John!
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Posted 09 December 2009 - 07:50 AM
This ushers in a whole new era for this site!
I know a few people are upset about removing the politics section, but try to keep in mind - this site was created to be about and for Folsom, not for world politic soap box pontificating for people to get their anger out against politicians and opposing political parties.
Welcome back to myfolsom.com - a site all about Folsom
I know a few people are upset about removing the politics section, but try to keep in mind - this site was created to be about and for Folsom, not for world politic soap box pontificating for people to get their anger out against politicians and opposing political parties.
Welcome back to myfolsom.com - a site all about Folsom
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