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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:41:58 GMT
Rather than join the other tread I thought I'd attempt to start a discussion about whether unmoderated open forums actually work.
This forum seems an interesting example. Its quite lively and I really like it personally because anyone is free to call a spade a spade if they want to. but I wonder if there is a "barrier to entry" problem. Why haven't more people come over from canal world for example ? Fear of change? Worried someone will call you a twat?
I can't see the point of moderation (other than libel and blabbering) but I guess it suits some people.
Most people on here are not rude just for the sake of it.
I don't think, for example, that anyone would reply to me "fuck off you cunt".
But they would be free to do so.
Maybe new members feel they must use rude language to start with and this could cause others to think they are being rude when in fact they are just enjoying their new found freedom.
Perhaps.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:46:05 GMT
I'm not convinced people don't join here from cwdf due to language or content. I'm pretty sure it's because they don't want to be castigated by those that think cwdf is their personal fiefdom.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:50:22 GMT
You mean a clique thing?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:51:00 GMT
TB isn't an unmoderated forum, it's moderated by the posters/members. It is quite mild compared to some forums.
Strictly moderated forums have had there day in my opinion, they will continue to exist but eventually loose out to the likes of facebook.
All forums need a bit of official moderation to stop illegal/spam stuff though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:53:45 GMT
TB isn't an unmoderated forum, it's moderated by the posters/members. It is quite mild compared to some forums. Strictly moderated forums have had there day in my opinion, they will continue to exist but eventually loose out to the likes of facebook. All forums need a bit of official moderation to stop illegal/spam stuff though. Reported
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 21:01:08 GMT
No,not really, CWDF is a fiefdom, applied in different ways at the whims of those who have been given the nod to be a part of the inner sanctum. As Nick and Dyretribe (in different ways!) Have pointed out. They do not all sing from the same hymn sheet, as Graham Davis sheep shagging gif and MTB'S f bomb prove. If it were a clique that cliques views and ideas would be the only standard they worked to. Sadly it's become a dull dead end headed by a wooly minded egomaniac with an odd bunch of sycophantic disciples haphazardly applying some poorly thought through outdated rules and guidelines. Still, outraged of Tunbridge/ Llandrindrod Wells seem to enjoy it.
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Post by Telemachus on Jan 5, 2018 21:14:41 GMT
No,not really, CWDF is a fiefdom, applied in different ways at the whims of those who have been given the nod to be a part of the inner sanctum. As Nick and Dyretribe (in different ways!) Have pointed out. They do not all sing from the same hymn sheet, as Graham Davis sheep shagging gif and MTB'S f bomb prove. If it were a clique that cliques views and ideas would be the only standard they worked to. Sadly it's become a dull dead end headed by a wooly minded egomaniac with an odd bunch of sycophantic disciples haphazardly applying some poorly thought through outdated rules and guidelines. Still, outraged of Tunbridge/ Llandrindrod Wells seem to enjoy it. It is much better now though, can you imagine how long the gif would have lasted a couple of years ago!? And MtB would have been banished to TB for using the f-word. The mods are in the main pretty sensible these days. But yes it still suffers from a lack of interest from the “site owner”.
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Post by Telemachus on Jan 5, 2018 21:16:27 GMT
But not sure that no moderation is really the way to go for a mainstream social media thing. Look at Twitter, full of hate and nasty threats of death, rape etc. And they don’t even censor Donald Trump’s belligerent ramblings.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 21:17:47 GMT
When I first viewed this place, I did not sign up, largely because it was just abuse and toilet wall humour, and little of any substance.
However within weeks a number of interesting threads began to emerge, and whilst retaining some of the abuse and most of the toilet wall humour, the place blossomed.
It's rather like Animal Farm on CWDF. All members are equal but if you're a mod or friend of the mods, you're more equal than others.
They say the 'cartoon' is obscene and offensive.
I found the banning of members without right of reply much more obscene, and despite there being some really nice people over there, I can no longer stand the smell of hypocrisy from some.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 21:19:59 GMT
When I first viewed this place, I did not sign up, largely because it was just abuse and toilet wall humour, and little of any substance. However within weeks a number of interesting threads began to emerge, and whilst retaining some of the abuse and most of the toilet wall humour, the place blossomed. It's rather like Animal Farm on CWDF. All members are equal but if you're a mod or friend of the mods, you're more equal than others. The say the 'cartoon' is obscene and offensive. I found the banning of members without right of reply much more obscene, and despite there being some really nice people over there, I can no longer stand the smell of hypocrisy from some. Rog I had to smile when the comment was made about TB being like Lord of the Flies, CWDF & Animal Farm was exactly what sprang to my mind 👍🍻
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 21:23:01 GMT
No,not really, CWDF is a fiefdom, applied in different ways at the whims of those who have been given the nod to be a part of the inner sanctum. As Nick and Dyretribe (in different ways!) Have pointed out. They do not all sing from the same hymn sheet, as Graham Davis sheep shagging gif and MTB'S f bomb prove. If it were a clique that cliques views and ideas would be the only standard they worked to. Sadly it's become a dull dead end headed by a wooly minded egomaniac with an odd bunch of sycophantic disciples haphazardly applying some poorly thought through outdated rules and guidelines. Still, outraged of Tunbridge/ Llandrindrod Wells seem to enjoy it. It is much better now though, can you imagine how long the gif would have lasted a couple of years ago!? And MtB would have been banished to TB for using the f-word. The mods are in the main pretty sensible these days. But yes it still suffers from a lack of interest from the “site owner”. Being kicked in the bollocks is better than having your knees caped, neither are very palatable propositions though! In essence then, the example we have set on TB has helped improve CWDF. you'd think the miserable fuckers would have the decency to thank us rather than keep sniping, bitching and denigrating us?
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Post by Telemachus on Jan 5, 2018 21:24:50 GMT
It is much better now though, can you imagine how long the gif would have lasted a couple of years ago!? And MtB would have been banished to TB for using the f-word. The mods are in the main pretty sensible these days. But yes it still suffers from a lack of interest from the “site owner”. Being kicked in the bollocks is better than having your knees caped, neither are very palatable propositions though! In essence then, the example we have set on TB has helped improve CWDF. you'd think the miserable fuckers would have the decency to thank us rather than keep sniping, bitching and denigrating us? Ah no, loss of face is their greatest concern. But let us bear in mind it isn’t the CWDF “management” who bang on about TB, it is just a few scaredy members. Anyway, a nice cape for one’s knees sounds great in this weather. With a nice gingham pattern maybe? Or Laura Ashley?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 21:29:24 GMT
Being kicked in the bollocks is better than having your knees caped, neither are very palatable propositions though! In essence then, the example we have set on TB has helped improve CWDF. you'd think the miserable fuckers would have the decency to thank us rather than keep sniping, bitching and denigrating us? Ah no, loss of face is their greatest concern. And that as you point out is the root of the problem - Foxy made a comment that he's yet to meet an arsehole off here. It would be like shooting fish in a barrel over there!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 21:30:44 GMT
Capped, caped, what's a pee between friends?
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jan 5, 2018 21:35:29 GMT
I don't think, for example, that anyone would reply to me "fuck off you cunt". Fuck off you cunt.
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