ohio-guy
Well-Known Member
At the risk of being blacklisted, I thought I would put my 2 cents in about the recent new rules posted by one of the administrators.
I realize this was done to reduce the "drama" of a topic that has become a little heated recently, but I don't know that one administrator making a unilateral decision is an appropriate response. Especially when he is actively involved in the thread.
I am not arguing against anyones right to voice their opinion, only saying it doesn't seem fair that rules can be changed by a single person. Admittedly, I do not know all the ins and outs of forum rules. Perhaps a better response is allowing a cooling off period, or having a concensus of two or more administrators to lock a thread. Maybe this was even discussed among the administrators...if so, it is not information I am privy to.
Now personally, I have enjoyed the threads, and don't mind a little drama....it keeps the forum lively. And I have been around long enough to know that just because someone may know a lot about a particular subject, or series of events, that that doesn't necessarily mean they know everything about the subject. Perception of truth and interpretion of events can be manipulated and spun; you need look no further than a national news source, or a government talking head to see it in action.
We all have the right to ignor a thread we don't enjoy. What do other forum members think ?
Eric
I realize this was done to reduce the "drama" of a topic that has become a little heated recently, but I don't know that one administrator making a unilateral decision is an appropriate response. Especially when he is actively involved in the thread.
I am not arguing against anyones right to voice their opinion, only saying it doesn't seem fair that rules can be changed by a single person. Admittedly, I do not know all the ins and outs of forum rules. Perhaps a better response is allowing a cooling off period, or having a concensus of two or more administrators to lock a thread. Maybe this was even discussed among the administrators...if so, it is not information I am privy to.
Now personally, I have enjoyed the threads, and don't mind a little drama....it keeps the forum lively. And I have been around long enough to know that just because someone may know a lot about a particular subject, or series of events, that that doesn't necessarily mean they know everything about the subject. Perception of truth and interpretion of events can be manipulated and spun; you need look no further than a national news source, or a government talking head to see it in action.
We all have the right to ignor a thread we don't enjoy. What do other forum members think ?
Eric