I was looking for a game, and saw this boards where everytime someone makes a clever or witty comment that is meant to be a joke, it gets deleted.
But in my own opinion, I think we should be able to talk about whatever we want.
I was looking for a game, and saw this boards where everytime someone makes a clever or witty comment that is meant to be a joke, it gets deleted.
Every time? Really?
It's not the end of the world if someone makes a comment that cause a thread (that is now pointless, since the question was answered) go off topic and starts a side conversation with another member.
SOOO expansive with ages.
We would hate to see you go, especially for these reasons. I have to say that, while I appreciate your perspective, it just doesn't line up with the facts, and there is plenty of evidence available right here on the boards.Well, don't worry about it, he was talking about some person called Sheaf. =0
Hopefully when you've had a chance to think it through, you'll give some of these unnamed people a chance to reconcile, perhaps by speaking to them in private.
The sad thing is mods like Sheaf are running these boards, and anything that goes contrare to his view is ousted and the user warned or put on probation.I don't see this as a problem. He has shown that he can moderate. Unless you do community self moderation (ie Wikipedia etc...), there really is no other solution. While I have felt inthe last moderation was not enough, I side with Schaef. He has put a lot of time and work into the forum, so I think you are being perfectionist. While I like the idea of a few more mods that are on a lot already, I think the mods are doing a good job, especially lately.
I like Schaef. He hasn't warned me yet.(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcactusgamedesign.com%2Fmessage_boards%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fwarnwarn.gif&hash=f188073d20178564d50031f137e93fd1b4cf549e) Because I just couldn't pass up the chance.
Every time? Really?The fact that you said that shows something about yourself.
I understand that some are stricter than others about what they allow their children to see and talk about, in fear of them being influenced in the wrong way. But in my own opinion, I think we should be able to talk about whatever we want. Whether it be Christian, or of the secular side of the world.But that's not the purpose of these boards. If you want to be free to discuss anything, there are plenty of places you can go that I personally avoid because they're just spam centers with stuff I work hard to not see. A moderated system stays safe and above reproach. Besides, Redemption itself follows the idea of a seperate alternative to the secular culture, so it makes sense that a forum associated with it would do the same.
You can pretend all you want that it's not there, but the secular will always be there no matter what. I think we should be able to talk about whatever music we want, because if music is someone's passion and they are not able to speak about it without being reprimanded for it, than I would not think that they enjoy being on here. I think we should be able to talk about whatever games we play, rather it be rated M, or have magical aspects to it. Face it, the majority of us on the boards DO listen to secular music, DO play M rated games, and do everything else that is prohibited on the boards. Giving us the freedom to speak about it has no downside, it would allow us to relate to other members and discuss about whatever is our passion.But again, this is not the place for it. Rob, Doug, Schaef, et al, have been nice enough to give us the freedom to discuss things not related to Redemption (cheese, sneezing, Mac v PC, etc). If they have a limit on what is "free speech" in this area, it is their decision. You are free to make a community that is completely open elsewhere if you feel it is needed. Also, threads have previously hinted/stated that a member of this board partakes in questionable activity. I'm sure you don't mean that kind of stuff should be acceptable because it is something people do.
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Rob, Doug, Schaef, et al, have been nice enough to give us the freedom to discuss things not related to RedemptionI don't think Doug is involved on the boards anymore.
The fact that you said that shows something about yourself.
And it is not our right to thwart those parenting decisions because of the freedoms enjoyed by others. We are only facilitators and it is our responsibility to defer to "the least of these", and not to cause a stumblingblock.I would defer to the mean, which I'd say that you do already.
So it's your observation that every thread which strays off the original topic for any reason gets closed?Do you need me to explain this too?
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brotherwill be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,[c]' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
What's with the "I hate Schaef!" attitude? I don't get it... I think he does a great job.
join me in congratulating Stephen Schaeffer in keeping the boards intact.
Furthermore, you may have the freedom of speech in our country, but you do not have the freedom of speech in my home. The same holds true for the message boards. It is simply one of several rooms at Cactus, which is essentially Rob's home.Good analogy.
While I too would like to discuss some things which are not allowed here, primarily games, cheese, and movies...
While I too would like to discuss some things which are not allowed here, primarily games, cheese, and movies...
but I don't blame the Schaef. I really think that most of this complaining is unwarranted, and I find all of the Schaef’s choices to be called for and well thought out.I disagree I see him as sort of tyranting sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes he will delete things just because he doesn't like them. Other times hes the best mod you could be. Moodswings? :o But I think some leniency should be given (the M game rule is a little over the top when I know most of the guys on here play halo/call of duty) The people on these boards are for the most part older, maturer people. (its Ironic I'm saying this me being on of the youngest.) Overall great job schaef but if you could try to be a little more lenient in the fun side of stuff (cheese for one thing) that'd be great. I think that if you do become stricter more great members (I'm very sad SoulSaver left he was a great guy I liked and looked up to and a great help in my first yr or two of redemption and even currently helping with my decks) will be leaving. Leaving this board left with a bunch of old strict men and young hyper immature kids.
This sort of rebellious attitude has kept me and a large number of members from even wanting to post lately. I miss my conversations with older board members who have since taken a hiatus from the boards, but I don't blame the Schaef. I really think that most of this complaining is unwarranted, and I find all of the Schaef’s choices to be called for and well thought out.
This thread is provocative.
**edit** Btw, where is this so-called "cheese thread"? **edit**
Really? Then can I be a troll for a day?
Probably not, I'm just biased toward him because he introduced me to Cutthroat Caverns.+1
The secret is out, I bribe the trolls with board games.Somehow it worked, even though I constantly had a certain card played against me... ::)
Kirk talked me out of it... ::)Welcome to the Boards!
Kirk talked me out of it... ::)Yay!
[modbreak=Schaef]EDGE OUT![/modbreak]
I do kinda feel kinda n00bish. Oh well... :-*at least you didn't get hacked *mumbles* anyways yays your back!
MANY people pitched fits about these rules...the problem with that approach is that they KNEW the rules before they came to the college and then still agreed to come to the college.See, the Nazarenes tried a different tactic with me and neglected to inform students of the rules until they had signed up and committed and stuff.
Kirk talked me out of it... ::)
Wb Daniel w.Oh yeah I almost forgot The Queen's Gambit, that was pretty awesome, I wish we'd gotten to play more than one game. Now I really have to make it to Nats this year so I can play all those cool board games again.
*Joins daniel under the bridge*
I got bribed with Cutthroat caverns AND The queens gambit!
And of course there was Family Business (I think that's what it was called). That was a ton of fun too.I'm bringing it to Iowa States if anyone wants to come
Daniel change your name that's lame! And call me! You know I love late night talks with you. :-*
You'll always be Soulsaver in my heart. ;)
Even though I gunned everyone down. And yeah it was, it was really close at the end till I figured how to move destroyer droids. I wish we could of too, but it is a VERY long game.Wb Daniel w.Oh yeah I almost forgot The Queen's Gambit, that was pretty awesome, I wish we'd gotten to play more than one game. Now I really have to make it to Nats this year so I can play all those cool board games again.
*Joins daniel under the bridge*
I got bribed with Cutthroat caverns AND The queens gambit!
And of course there was Family Business (I think that's what it was called). That was a ton of fun too.
Since I was in a crib. :-*Everyone would've known who you were without a name change, just because of your persistent kissing ;)
He is just jealous he doesn't get to kiss ben arp.