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Re: Context: LUGNET is not a democracy
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lugnet.admin.general
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Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:03:41 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.general, John Butler wrote:
> I can't imagine that an 8 year old would pay any attention at all to this
> discussion. The only people who care about this are the adults acting like
> children, not children themselves. I can't for the life of me understand why
> people having a discussion (even if it is a bit testy and at times rude) on a
> forum is a bad thing. I might be totally wrong but I thought that forums were
> places where people could discuss things, even unpleasant things. If you don't
> like these discussions don't read them. I am sure an 8 year old is smart enough
> to figure that out, why should we censor discussions for their theoretical
> benefit. I don't want to take sides here, since I am a relatively new member,
> but I do support both sides right to debate.
> I come to lugnet to see fabulous new MOC's but I also sometimes enjoy
> reading about all the personal problems that you guys have :) My advice (which
> I am sure you all don't need) is to say your sorry, take a deep breath and build
> with some legos. After you have done that if you still want to argue go right
> ahead, these petty disagreements can be awfully entertaining.
>
> Jake
I didn't have an issue with the post(1) or the language in it so much as its
appearance in the Spotlight section. It was posted to the .admin hierarchy which
in and of itself limits the number of people paying attention to it IMO. And as
has been pointed out, has to do with an admin(2). But it has remained in the
Spotlight area for at least two days now. I feel that it is especially egregious
since the Spotlight feature is prominently displayed on LUGNET's home page and
newsgroup page. It sets a bad precedent(3) and presents a bad image to those
exploring LUGNET for the first time.
Call me childish if you wish - that's your prerogative. I read and reply as I
see fit.
-Duane
(1) http://news.lugnet.com/admin/general/?n=12823
(2) http://news.lugnet.com/admin/general/?n=12827
(3) Profanity is a subjective thing. So is what people consider Spotlight
worthy. Unfortunately, both have come into play here and that is what I'm
concerned about.
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| Well first off I would like to apologize to Duane, I wasn't specifically refering to you, nor did I mean to imply you were childish, but instead I meant people getting really mad over lego issues is silly. I guess I was trying to say that life is (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| I can't imagine that an 8 year old would pay any attention at all to this discussion. The only people who care about this are the adults acting like children, not children themselves. I can't for the life of me understand why people having a (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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