Posted by Joe on April 08, 2003 at 10:18:43:
In Reply to: Re: Where all the posters went posted by MH on April 08, 2003 at 07:44:24:
> The reason that Carl pulled some punches (and I'm glad he did in this
instance) was a combination of having a million messages being posted in
succession of which any two year old could have written as well as some of
the language and intent of some recent posts.
> Believe me, I'm just against censorship as you are but y'all gotta think
once in awhile before posting the first thing that pops into your head.
> Personal attacks are not justifiable etiquette. You can attack what was
said but leave the person (whether indirect or direct) out of it. No need
for bashing people especially if you aren't doing it to their face.
> I don't think Carl is out to censor the board. But he (and I and
others) will be watching for the next instance where someone deliberately
breaks 'the rules'.
> If we don't police ourselves, then someone will have to do it for us.
There was a posting 4/8 by wow where he called someone scum- is that
ok by your book? To me that is more offensive than the other stuff I saw
on here, I didn't see any actual cuss words. I just have a problem with
the "rules" as you put them as if you and a choice few can make or change
the rules as you go.Please list the rules of this message board so we are
all playing on the same level field and are aware of what is allowed and
isn't. I am usually quiet and don't say much but sometimes certain people
who want to force other people to their beliefs and way of life does
bother me.Don't paint things gray, they are either black or white, right
or wrong, same rules apply to everyone.......ok???......