Politics and stuff

[Bruce Wayne]

As some of the longer term members know, we've had long-running discussions about the merits of political threads on GOT as they tend to result in disagreements and in-fighting amongst Blues.

They, and other similarly 'hot' topics, do tend to be discussed however, so we're going to trial putting them all into the upgraded member lounge, where moderation is more relaxed on account of it being primarily used by members who have shown a willingness to support the site.

Threads that will be put there include topics such as politics, religion, guns and so on. Any existing threads on these topics will be moved over to the upgraded lounge by Sunday evening.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Under the proposals what would be the approach to a thread on today's Times report on a misfired Trident missile. Would that be considered political as of itself despite the quite obvious point that any discussion would contain political opinion yet is a defence/military topic. Would I have to pay a fee to discuss that?
How about Plato? Ramses? Caesar?

Defining politics has always been central to the headache we have managing.

As for fee, nah mate. Dont worry - im upgrading our server for another 900 a year this month so i'll cover it for you

 

[Bruce Wayne]

So you are saying that you wanna supress conservative voice with this action

Yes, I want to see if you turn into a full blown snowman

 

[TheFinnFan]

Yes, I want to see if you turn into a full blown snowman

I appreciate the humour but you are trying to hide behind it (humour) infront of this decision.

 

[Prevenger17]

Would I have to pay a fee to discuss that?
How about Plato? Ramses? Caesar?

Juan, nobody wants to talk about effing Plato with you.

 

[Prevenger17]

Yes, I want to see if you turn into a full blown snowman

Sorry if it's already been said, but when is it coming into effect?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Sorry if it's already been said, but when is it coming into effect?

The plan was tonight or first thing in the morning.

 

[Prevenger17]

The plan was tonight or first thing in the morning.

But we have a really loose leash until then to get it all out of our system? Gotcha

 

[Bruce Wayne]

But we have a really loose leash until then to get it all out of our system? Gotcha

As do we with our ban hammer before it has to be placed in its holster and free rein given

 

[summerisle]

Juan, nobody wants to talk about effing Plato with you.

"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up governed by your inferiors"'

"Opinions is the medium between knowledge and ignorance".
That's Plato speaking, not me. lol

 

[Prevenger17]

As do we with our ban hammer before it has to be placed in its holster and free rein given

*meekly puts away Tory insults

 

[Frank Gallagher]

But we have a really loose leash until then to get it all out of our system? Gotcha

if i were you i'd just request a ban now before actually aquiring one

 

[orchard]

I think this sounds like a good idea.

Yes it does, imo, providing it can be moderated adequately. @Bruce Wayne mentioned a reluctance from those volunteering for the task to help moderate the rest of the forum. I don't think that's the case, maybe they thought it more likely to be accepted in a more limited and experimental role.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Dissapointing turn of events

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Dissapointing turn of events

the sites being run by tories, what do you expect


*runs

 

[Prevenger17]

TBH, I don't think it's a great idea. That being said, it will impact me little as my contribution to those threads is minimal. Lol at the rest of you