Super Terrific Happy Thread!

[DraoinanDuanaire]

Without meaning to offend the sensibilities of any sentient creature, how might one discuss the dynamic of a board without censure?

Is there supposed to be an "official" tone of the board that's simply understood? If so, referral to that codification is enough. Without one (and I can't find one, myself), how are we to come to any understanding without discussing it amongst ourselves?

[Nighthawk]

Huh?

[mothwench]

look, it's quite simple. if people have problems with certain posts, then they should report them. if they did this, then they wouldn't have to start ranty threads. if the mods choose to ignore the report, (and this has happened to me once or twice, so i'm not biased) then you just obviously have no cause to get your panties in a twist.

[DraoinanDuanaire]

Once again, it seems the point is missed. I'm not talking about offensive posts, I'm talking about exactly what I said in my initial post.

I'm sorry you missed the humor of our last exchange, but I don't think that warrants hostility towards what's obviously a point to many people here, as evidenced in other threads which aren't as non-offensive and polite as this one.

[mothwench]

*sigh*
then what exactly did you mean by this, if you weren't asking why the other thread was closed?
Is there supposed to be an "official" tone of the board that's simply understood? If so, referral to that codification is enough. Without one (and I can't find one, myself), how are we to come to any understanding without discussing it amongst ourselves?
by "without discussing it amongst ourselves" i'm assuming you mean the closure of the thread where you did in fact, attempt to discuss it amongst yourselves. but if it's a general question of what tone you should be using on the boards, then the answer is in the faq, at least i think it is.

[DraoinanDuanaire]

I think it fairly obvious I'm referring to one of the root problems I see that caused the events in the other thread to begin with, and I don't mean my personal side tangent.

I'm referring to the tone of this particular board, as I already mentioned earlier in this thread.

There is obviously a perception that the board leans a certain way, and that other viewpoints are, at least subtly, discouraged, particularly those that might be based more in what one might consider hard, rather than soft, facts. I was unaware that discontent over this was stirring anywhere, as it apparently was at times.

Are we responsible for the tone of the board, or is it supposed to be this way, and I just didn't know? How do I know if we don't talk about it?

If this seems utterly nonsensical I'll go and do something else for a while until it makes more sense or I don't care. Let me know (nicely). :)

[LadyTrinity]

SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!!! Or are you afraid a moderator will know what your talking about and close this thread too :rolleyes:

[DraoinanDuanaire]

Ok. I can't simplify it any further at the present.

:imout:

[mothwench]

man, you are confusing me today. but hey, i enjoy a challenge.
I think it fairly obvious I'm referring to one of the root problems I see that caused the events in the other thread to begin with, and I don't mean my personal side tangent.
i think i know what you mean, but then i'm not certain cause your tip-toeing around it, for obvious reasons.

I'm referring to the tone of this particular board, as I already mentioned earlier in this thread.

There is obviously a perception that the board leans a certain way, and that other viewpoints are, at least subtly, discouraged, particularly those that might be based more in what one might consider hard, rather than soft, facts. I was unaware that discontent over this was stirring anywhere, as it apparently was at times.
i personally am not discontented by this anymore (though i used to be) but again, i think i know what you mean.

Are we responsible for the tone of the board, or is it supposed to be this way, and I just didn't know? How do I know if we don't talk about it?
okay... if what i think you mean is what you mean, then i guess it's up to you. nobody's going to stop you from starting threads of a more scientific and historic nature. the question is, and yes this can get very frustrating, will anyone reply to them? in another instance, you can post scientific and historic replies on a very lets say... intuitive thread but will you be ignored? the question is, are you interested in getting replies, or do you want to slightly change or expand the ambience of the board to attract more like you? there is some merit in that, i guess.

If this seems utterly nonsensical I'll go and do something else for a while until it makes more sense or I don't care. Let me know (nicely). :)
well, i'm hoping i got it this time, so... you tell me. lol

[DraoinanDuanaire]

That's it exactly.

I think I rather enjoy the idea of the board being a bit more [insert term I can't quite come up with right now but related to hard rather than soft], especially if people (other than myself) have been bothered by it to the point of not entering discussion.

If everyone else has gotten over it, though, I'll go back to having gotten over it.

[Nighthawk]

I am still saying "Huh?"

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

I see what you're getting at. I think it is up to the individuals to be responsible for the tone of the board. Unfortunately those of us who haven't felt welcome have instead resorted to avoiding those boards (some more, some less) where they don't feel welcome.

Honestly things might improve if instead of avoiding it, we instead tried to post ourselves and keep the thread going. Of course there will always be those who are uncomfortable one way or the other. The biggest thing I think though is for those who do post here regularly to try and make those of us who do feel unwelcome, more welcome. I think we'd be more inclined to post then. :smile:

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

I am still saying "Huh?"

Go read the sniper thread...that might clear things up for you.

[DraoinanDuanaire]

Or don't...that thing went horribly awry before I had a chance to come full-circle with where I was going. I'm sorry to everyone who had their feelings hurt.

[Nighthawk]

OH, ok. I see. I did not understand, because I was no part. sorry to intrude. I thought there was a deeper question being asked. No problem here.

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

Good point.

Could it be that we're actually getting along now? :eyez:

[skilly-nilly]

I'm referring to the tone of this particular board, as I already mentioned earlier in this thread.

There is obviously a perception that the board leans a certain way, and that other viewpoints are, at least subtly, discouraged, particularly those that might be based more in what one might consider hard, rather than soft, facts. I was unaware that discontent over this was stirring anywhere, as it apparently was at times.

:)

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=76461

The way I see it, (ymmv) is that this particular board fosters agreement far more than argumentation. Quibbling, nit-picking, or just asking for references :fpoke: often makes the op's or their supporters pi**y and bitey. :smash:

Then accusatory bullets fly! :uzi:

_violin_ Followed by charges of hurt feelings.....

[mothwench]

:lol: skilly. you crack me up.

[Dave the Druid]

As Druids (grey muzzle talking here) it is important to discuss ideas. Talking about people is really bad form.

To achieve concensus peaceably is prefered over raucus and pointed attacks. We, Druids, rely on words and language more than most for it is they that are a specific part of what it is to be Druid. History, historian is a direct Druid attribute and to be learned of history is something IMHO we cannot ignore. There are others here who frustrate me no end with their historical research and I am grateful to them for expanding my perspective.

I have been called to the carpet for more than one occasion for my dry British humour. Sorry.

We grow stronger by consensus. Druids as a whole are misunderstood by outsiders. I would have expected there would be automatic dirision between members of different Orders. In this place for the most part that has been put aside in the name of Respect, one of the founding ideas of this site.

In the words of Jack Nicholson in Mars Attacks; "Can't we all just get along?"

On a happier note I am having my brain removed an placed in an aquarium with piranhas for safe keeping.