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This is a new Forum created specifically for those Members who desire a venue where they can enjoy VIGOROUS, but CIVILIZED debate.

The rules are quite simple:

  • Any Member is welcome, including Moderators.
  • Any Topic or Subject may be brought up in this forum.
  • There will be ZERO name calling, ZERO ad hominem debate, and ZERO PERSONAL ATTACKS.
  • All are expected to do their OWN homework to enable themselves to effectively argue, or counter a point or belief


If anyone violates the simple rules posted above, they will receive one warning. If they violate the rules again, they will be told that they can not post here. If this guidance is not followed, they will be suspended from ALL the forums.

I hope that this forum serves a purpose for those who are tired of the antics seen in some of our other forums.

Zack
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An interesting experiment, but would it be possible for posters who transgress to be suspended from this forum only, because otherwise, members may be reluctant to risk total suspension by submitting themselves to more stringent guidelines than are observed on the other forums?
 
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Good point and good idea. If they can't act as adults here, still allow them to play with the other kids.
 
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posters who transgress to be suspended from this forum only

Admin can prevent individual members from posting, or even seeing a particular forum. We are considering that as a solution.


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Here are some provisional rules. Constructive comments are encouraged and appreciated.

  • Everyone gets a fair say.
  • All opinions are important.
  • Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
  • One at a time.
  • Share the thread.
  • Conflicts should not be personalized. No labeling, no stereotypes, no ad hominems.
  • Speak for yourself, not for others.
  • Take a risk, get involved.
  • Accept differences of opinions and experiences.
  • Be respectful, no put downs.
  • Keep an open mind.
  • What is discussed in the thread stays in the tread.


"Never try to teach a pig to sing; It wastes your time and annoys the pig." - Heinlein
 
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Seems like these rules should apply to the entire board, not just one forum.

My first post here I was attacked as a troll because I disagreed with the poster. So, I am trying again, if people act as they did back in the GoldenWings days, I'll try again in another three years.
 
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Originally posted by Silent_Surface:
This is a new Forum created specifically for those Members who desire a venue where they can enjoy VIGOROUS, but CIVILIZED debate. do we have freedom of speech? in other words.profanity..i'm in the military..i can't express myself in any other way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The rules are quite simple:

  • Any Member is welcome, including Moderators.
  • Any Topic or Subject may be brought up in this forum.
  • There will be ZERO name calling, ZERO ad hominem debate, and ZERO PERSONAL ATTACKS.
  • All are expected to do their OWN homework to enable themselves to effectively argue, or counter a point or belief


If anyone violates the simple rules posted above, they will receive one warning. If they violate the rules again, they will be told that they can not post here. If this guidance is not followed, they will be suspended from ALL the forums.

I hope that this forum serves a purpose for those who are tired of the antics seen in some of our other forums.

Zack
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In other words,as Butch Cassidy said. RULES, There aint no rules. Just don't call the piano player a S.O.B. even if the S.O.B. can't play the piano. Or something to that effect. Never the less I LIKE IT.


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Originally posted by ordmate:
In other words,as Butch Cassidy said. RULES, There aint no rules. Just don't call the piano player a S.O.B. even if the S.O.B. can't play the piano. Or something to that effect. Never the less I LIKE IT.


You are right on the money.

Never go after the poster and you will stay out of trouble here.

Anytime a thread goes to name calling of the posters the thread is done. Some come back from it but seldom do.

Debate is a good thing and I love it as much as the next person.

Thank you for your post.
MD
 
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