** It should be noted, that certain sections of the forum, are much more likely to produce flame fests than others.
For example, when was the last time you read a flame fest in the “play boardgames” section? Â Almost never, and player disputes are resolved by krieghund/players-themselves/or community. Â Mods as a last resort - but I don’t think that’s ever happend.
Like the removal of the politial section, perhaps eliminating the WWII history section wouldn’t hurt. Any incredible WWII news, would just end up in the General Discussion section anyways.
Next ** I’m going to motion that option #2, NEVER be allowed, unless requested by the original poster/user.
There is no reason to edit anyones material - ever. If someone posts offensive (or otherwise) material, Simply MOVE it to the quarantine, if community voting hasn’t already hidden it.
That said, Â IF/WHEN something is moved, THAT is the time to strike, and make largely public, to the mods, user, and administration, that the thread clearly violated the rules, intention of the site, and was an obscenity/concern for the public.
Too often I’ve seen posts/threads by myself, or others, that are just removed. Â With no ensuing discussion.
You all have permission to call me an idiot, but how the hell are people supposed to learn whats appropriate/inappropriate behaviour, if there’s never a discussion between several parties and themselves as to what the issue is? Â This process needs to be addressed.
Another concern is the -matter of opinion- factor.
A user posts something grey, which a mod in their opinion might think is off key… Â but that the community and the original user don’t give a damn about. Â Does it need to be moderated?
Perhaps the AUTHORITY to act, should be directly proportional, to the vote/value of the post or thread?
Of course, a community culture of “psst ok guys, stop the flame fest, I’m voting this gong show down” will have to develop, but I think it will naturally.