Cafe Politics: Name Calling and/or General Rude Behavior

Ra$p0tin · Apr 16, 2014

I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

Pinworm · Apr 16, 2014

Maybe you would like to point out some of these malicious characters that you feel should be punished?

kelly4 · Apr 16, 2014

Yeah, man. Let's hear some names so we can flame them.

killemsoftly · Apr 16, 2014

guys will just come back as new members. free speech matters or is everyone so thin skinned these days?

skunkd0c · Apr 16, 2014

Ra$p0tin said:
I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

I like the way you are surprised proud and saddened
little bit mood-swingy if you ask me

charface · Apr 16, 2014

Yeah tell us who is picking on ya.

vostok · Apr 16, 2014

Ra$p0tin said:
I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

No doubt about it...those children were privately educated..! we did have a member here by the name of Jesus of Nazareth,the most opinated member ever,
Mods crucified him, he is still well spoken of in circles...?

GreatwhiteNorth · Apr 16, 2014

Ra$p0tin said:
I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

There are ramifications for violating the tos - stern notes (PM's) from the hall monitor, warnings from same and banning are some of the tools in the box.
We try and be fair about this, but of course not all will agree with mod decisions.

killemsoftly said:
guys will just come back as new members. free speech matters or is everyone so thin skinned these days?

We in fact can cross check ip addresses, if a problem member shows back up under an assumed name it is easily identified and dealt with.
Freedom of speech is very important to us and we definitely attempt to afford leeway, however once the conversation crosses over into personal attack and name calling the gloves come off & Mod's are allowed to use their best discretion.

The system works pretty well but if one thinks it's bias or not fair, I suggest you come and sit on the fence with us - it's not as easy as you may think.

UncleReemis · Apr 16, 2014

GreatwhiteNorth said:
There are ramifications for violating the tos - stern notes (PM's) from the hall monitor, warnings from same and banning are some of the tools in the box.
We try and be fair about this, but of course not all will agree with mod decisions.

We in fact can cross check ip addresses, if a problem member shows back up under an assumed name it is easily identified and dealt with.
Freedom of speech is very important to us and we definitely attempt to afford leeway, however once the conversation crosses over into personal attack and name calling the gloves come off & Mod's are allowed to use their best discretion.

The system works pretty well but if one thinks it's bias or not fair, I suggest you come and sit on the fence with us - it's not as easy as you may think.

*slams gavel so hard you shit yourselves*

GreatwhiteNorth · Apr 16, 2014

UncleReemis said:
*slams gavel so hard you shit yourselves*

Then somebody has a cleanup in isle 4.

killemsoftly · Apr 16, 2014

skunkd0c said:
I like the way you are surprised proud and saddened
little bit mood-swingy if you ask me

Good point harry. wells said sir. missed ya m8. yeah i know it's only been a few days. still, i get easily attached. btw, did you hear mr sunshine and i are engaged? This cape has transformed me

Ra$p0tin · Apr 16, 2014

Pinworm said:
Maybe you would like to point out some of these malicious characters that you feel should be punished?

I thought everyone knew! They are the ones that are calling people names, and being rude. I'm sure you have replied to them.

Ra$p0tin · Apr 16, 2014

killemsoftly said:
guys will just come back as new members. free speech matters or is everyone so thin skinned these days?

I think there is difference between free speech and name calling / personal verbal attacks / general rude behavior.

charface · Apr 16, 2014

Ra$p0tin said:
I think there is difference between free speech and name calling / personal verbal attacks / general rude behavior.

Are you directing this towards Cannabeaner?
Are you a raspoitin fan?
He was pretty nice.

Ra$p0tin · Apr 16, 2014

skunkd0c said:
I like the way you are surprised proud and saddened
little bit mood-swingy if you ask me

Maybe a little, but still a valid question.

skunkd0c · Apr 16, 2014

killemsoftly said:
Good point harry. wells said sir. missed ya m8. yeah i know it's only been a few days. still, i get easily attached. btw, did you hear mr sunshine and i are engaged? This cape has transformed me

Nice to see you little Harry , congratulations to mrsunshine and yourself
glad you're making new friends here at RIU

Silky Shagsalot · Apr 16, 2014

i suggested an, "anything goes," section a while back. i guess it didn't go over well....

skunkd0c · Apr 16, 2014

Ra$p0tin said:
Maybe a little, but still a valid question.

Your post started off as a question of a more serious nature then descended into something quiet different
(some kind of moral rant)
not sure why you felt the need to do that

UncleBuck · Apr 16, 2014

Ra$p0tin said:
I'm surprised this is not in an acceptable use policy statement which a member would have to agree to for use. One would think it would make sense considering the global audience, and applied site wide.

I am proud that some one has noticed that this is a problem, however odd it continues. Is there at some point consequences stronger then warnings for continued inappropriate acts?

What saddens me is some of the worst offenders are "Well-Know Members". I've seen better behavior from school children.

RIU literally allows white supremacists, holocaust deniers, white nationalists, and white separatists on this forum.

so there's definitely gonna be some discord, since stoners come in all colors and religions.

Ra$p0tin · Apr 16, 2014

charface said:
Are you directing this towards Cannabeaner?

I am not pointing a finger at anyone in particular. I am also reasonably sure there is more then one irresponsible party.

charface said:
Are you a raspoitin fan?
He was pretty nice.

Maybe a little bit, but in this case just a screename.

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