The Decency Line... - Page 5 - The Orange Mane

Pezman · 07-09-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by §Pide®

Here is the thread that started it all http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthr...+family+values
And I do bring it up alot ......... specialy when someone comes in blasting Dems .......

Thanks for the link bro...

Spider · 07-09-2006, 08:55 PM

I have only called a few here Molesters ..........

Pezman · 07-09-2006, 09:02 PM

I was in the middle of reading that thread when we had a small earthquake here!

http://quake.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci14239184.htm

elsid13 · 07-09-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pezman

No I missed that. But if they are as unchecked an organization as the FCC, I could only imagine their abuse of power. That reminds me, why is the FCC one of the only government agencies that has no public voting for their leaders?

FCC is an agency, like State or Defense, etc, thus it not an elected office. All the commissioners are voted on and confirmed by the Senate. It usually is divided 2/3 to party in power.

Saddletramp · 07-09-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pezman

I was in the middle of reading that thread when we had a small earthquake here!

http://quake.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci14239184.htm

holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is right.

DomCasual · 07-09-2006, 10:19 PM

I just poked my head over here, and it appears all hell's broken loose. What happened to get all of you child molesters so worked up?

Billy Clyde Puckett · 07-09-2006, 10:35 PM

Well TJ, as much as I hate to say it, I think you should shut down the politics and religion thread. Your idea was to create a Bronco board and you don't need these headaches. Those of us who want to discuss these issues have hundreds of other boards we can join. You have enough work with a new kid on the way. Keep it simple and go back to your original purpose.

Taco John · 07-09-2006, 10:37 PM

Please note... Spamming my PM box isn't going to help this situation at all. Thanks for the spam and all, but that's not what I was hoping for. Instead of taking it out on me, here's an idea: take some personal responsibility for the situation and commit yourself to making this place better...

It's not like I'm asking for a whole lot here...

Sassy · 07-09-2006, 10:58 PM

Wow...now I know why I stay out of here for the most part.

BroncoBuff · 07-09-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Please note... Spamming my PM box isn't going to help this situation at all. Thanks for the spam and all, but that's not what I was hoping for. Instead of taking it out on me, here's an idea: take some personal responsibility for the situation and commit yourself to making this place better...

It's not like I'm asking for a whole lot here...

I didn't think about the spam aspect of the forwarded e-mails, I'm sorry about that ...

But what about those of us who love this room, and DO commit ourselves to staying clean?

I got outta line once with you myself, and you handled it extremely well. Why not do that now with WRP? Don't throw the whole thing out for a few bad apples ... a moderator could ride herd.

Taco John · 07-09-2006, 11:25 PM

Look. I'm not going to burden anyone else with the job of being a mod here. That's not a desireable option at all. And Beerslug, calling me a hypocrite for doing my part and leading by example is amusing, but hardly valid. You're right that I said I feel dirty coming into this place sometimes. You're also right that I decided to do something other than complain about it and start a worthwhile thread that I though would spark some actual discussion. That's not hypocrisy. That's leading by example.

I'm asking adults to self police themselves and try to keep from vulgarity. I'm not pointing fingers at any one individual, though I could point many. I'm giving you all two options here: (1) Police yourselves, or (2) I come in here with riot gear and piss a bunch of people off. Which is fine with me. Sometimes you've got to burn the forest down to keep it healthy.

The way I figure it, the problem isn't that there aren't mods here. The problem is that there aren't enough people taking pride in the forum to speak up when someone is getting out of line.

BroncoBuff · 07-09-2006, 11:25 PM

Some kids are tearing down their schools ....we're trying to SAVE ours!

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 07-10-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pezman

I hate Illinois Nazis.

'The band, Elwood. The band!'

'The band? ... the band. The band? The band!'

'Praise God.'

'And God bless the United States of America!'

footstepsfrom#27 · 07-10-2006, 12:14 AM

Expecting people who get bent out of shape over differences of opinion regarding a football game to somehow transcend that when dealing with politics and religion strikes me as wishfull thinking. The whole political history of the country is about people getting personal and downright nasty over dissagreements...same with religion. Personally I think Mods are needed though...to combat the evils of free speech that might harm some of the adults posting in here. However, I think the job's to small for 1 or 2...we need an entire committee. Here are my nominees:

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 07-10-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I'm asking adults to self police themselves and try to keep from vulgarity.

I'm not sure what, specifically, you mean by "vulgarity." (And, no, I'm not trying to be a smart ass - I'm asking a serious question here.)

Do you mean swearing? If so, isn't there an auto-filter function that automatically takes care of that?

If not swearing, then what?

footstepsfrom#27 · 07-10-2006, 12:16 AM

That should do it I guess...

broncocalijohn · 07-10-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

I've seen more profanity on the main board at times when Alec is posting. But maybe posting rules or guidlines on what's acceptable and what isn't would help.

I was wondering why you didn't have an avatar.

true to that. Maybe have all moderators take some time (split up the threads) and check for the vulgarity. if same poster keeps it up, pull an alec on them and knock them down 30 days. Have apassword to get into this forum. That way if a kid is using pops computer, he cant get into this forum. That will solve the kiddie problem. Politics is brutal. It shows here sometimes too.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 07-10-2006, 12:22 AM

Now there's a guy who can do away with vulgarity once and for all if anybody can.

footstepsfrom#27 · 07-10-2006, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A. BRONCOS FAN

Now there's a guy who can do away with vulgarity once and for all if anybody can.

at LABF...

footstepsfrom#27 · 07-10-2006, 12:43 AM

Here's my problem with this whole idea. When you log on here to begin with you have to pass by this on your way in:

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War, Religion and Politics Thread (5 Viewing)
Goooo "team that reflects my political ideology!" WARNING! This is a loosely moderated forum. Frankly, moderating political discussions is about as fun as sitting in on Raider court proceedings.

So in other words, people's expectations for this forum going in are that this place is not supposed to be limited and policed like the rest of the board, hence the WARNING proclaiming just that in capital letters before you come in here. Yet now for some reason it needs to be policed because people call each other names or get rude and nasty with each other? Politics IS rude and nasty.

It just makes no sense to me. I get it from both sides in here...from the left when I post anything about Christianity...and the right when I talk about Bush, Katrina, the economy...etc. Some of the stuff has been pretty nasty...so what? I can stand on my own without relying on some kind of censorship patrol to protect me from attacks. I consider ad hominems a surrender of one's position anyway...evidence you don't have anything else. I just don't really see the big deal with all this. I see people getting just as vicious on the main board, if not more so, and there's no warning there so people should have a greater expectation of civility on the main site than they do in here.

Just my .02 worth.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 07-10-2006, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

I can stand on my own without relying on some kind of censorship patrol to protect me from attacks.

+1

I've been called every bag of motherf'ers under the sun by the "values" voters on this board, and, much to their eternal consternation, I'm still here, live, livin,' and breathin.'

I guess some folks can only hold their mud for so long before they have to appeal to some mommy or daddy figure to intervene on their behalf.

Blueflame · 07-10-2006, 01:02 AM

To my knowledge neither Solomon nor Job is currently a registered poster on the Mane. Moderating the politics forum would require the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 07-10-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueflame

To my knowledge neither Solomon nor Job is currently a registered poster on the Mane.

But Jesus is, if memory serves me.

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Originally Posted by Blueflame

Moderating the politics forum would require the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job.

Not to mention the sense of humor of Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Dave Chappelle all rolled into one.

Blueflame · 07-10-2006, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A. BRONCOS FAN

But Jesus is, if memory serves me.

Not to mention the sense of humor of Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Dave Chappelle all rolled into one.

You're right... he is.... and he has 5 posts.

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/member.php?u=3440

Definitely a sense of humor is a good attribute in a mod. And a thick skin as well...

Bronco_Beerslug · 07-10-2006, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Look. I'm not going to burden anyone else with the job of being a mod here. That's not a desireable option at all. And Beerslug, calling me a hypocrite for doing my part and leading by example is amusing, but hardly valid. .

You apparently have me confused with someone else.

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

Well TJ, as much as I hate to say it, I think you should shut down the politics and religion thread. Your idea was to create a Bronco board and you don't need these headaches. Those of us who want to discuss these issues have hundreds of other boards we can join. You have enough work with a new kid on the way. Keep it simple and go back to your original purpose.

Do you think he can think for himself or needs help?

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07-09-2006, 08:55 PM	#102
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,156 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I have only called a few here Molesters ..........

07-09-2006, 10:19 PM	#106
DomCasual This one's for Pat! Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 14,122 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	I just poked my head over here, and it appears all hell's broken loose. What happened to get all of you child molesters so worked up?

07-09-2006, 10:35 PM	#107
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,480 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Well TJ, as much as I hate to say it, I think you should shut down the politics and religion thread. Your idea was to create a Bronco board and you don't need these headaches. Those of us who want to discuss these issues have hundreds of other boards we can join. You have enough work with a new kid on the way. Keep it simple and go back to your original purpose.

07-09-2006, 10:37 PM	#108
Taco John 24/7 Broncos Franchise Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 50,762 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Please note... Spamming my PM box isn't going to help this situation at all. Thanks for the spam and all, but that's not what I was hoping for. Instead of taking it out on me, here's an idea: take some personal responsibility for the situation and commit yourself to making this place better... It's not like I'm asking for a whole lot here...

07-09-2006, 10:58 PM	#109
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,667 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Wow...now I know why I stay out of here for the most part.

07-09-2006, 11:25 PM	#111
Taco John 24/7 Broncos Franchise Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 50,762 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Look. I'm not going to burden anyone else with the job of being a mod here. That's not a desireable option at all. And Beerslug, calling me a hypocrite for doing my part and leading by example is amusing, but hardly valid. You're right that I said I feel dirty coming into this place sometimes. You're also right that I decided to do something other than complain about it and start a worthwhile thread that I though would spark some actual discussion. That's not hypocrisy. That's leading by example. I'm asking adults to self police themselves and try to keep from vulgarity. I'm not pointing fingers at any one individual, though I could point many. I'm giving you all two options here: (1) Police yourselves, or (2) I come in here with riot gear and piss a bunch of people off. Which is fine with me. Sometimes you've got to burn the forest down to keep it healthy. The way I figure it, the problem isn't that there aren't mods here. The problem is that there aren't enough people taking pride in the forum to speak up when someone is getting out of line.

07-09-2006, 11:25 PM	#112
BroncoBuff ************* Fiery Motivator ... who knew?** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 26,234 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Some kids are tearing down their schools ....we're trying to SAVE ours!

07-10-2006, 12:14 AM	#114
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,138 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Expecting people who get bent out of shape over differences of opinion regarding a football game to somehow transcend that when dealing with politics and religion strikes me as wishfull thinking. The whole political history of the country is about people getting personal and downright nasty over dissagreements...same with religion. Personally I think Mods are needed though...to combat the evils of free speech that might harm some of the adults posting in here. However, I think the job's to small for 1 or 2...we need an entire committee. Here are my nominees:

07-10-2006, 12:16 AM	#116
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,138 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	That should do it I guess...

07-10-2006, 12:22 AM	#118
L.A. BRONCOS FAN Mo' holla fo' yo' dolla! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a bunker in an undisclosed location Posts: 55,940	Now there's a guy who can do away with vulgarity once and for all if anybody can.

07-10-2006, 01:02 AM	#122
Blueflame Miss Congeniality Welcome to Peyton's Place Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in my cups... lol Posts: 34,067 Adopt-a-Bronco: Randy Gradishar	To my knowledge neither Solomon nor Job is currently a registered poster on the Mane. Moderating the politics forum would require the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job.