Originally Posted by
kokonutz
Originally Posted by
essxjay
Originally Posted by
kokonutz
What is important to me is that posters in every forum have a consistent opportunity to have collaborative input into how the forum is managed on a day-to-day basis.
We already have this.
As noted, some forums have collaborative input into how the forum is managed on a day-to-day basis. That is not a
consistent opportunity.
I'm not sold on the consistency as virtue argument but let's humor you by supposing that I am.
1) Member PMs mod(s) with suggestion(s) on how to better manage the forum.
2) Mod(s) reply back.
3) *bang* Collaboration in its most atomic form -- a method readily and consistently available across all forums to all registered members.
Whether or how discussions evolve beyond the atomic depend on more factors than TB can reasonably address in a single proposal. If it comes to pass that the CD recommends all moderated forums institute some kind of mod discussion thread then we have an additional method of collaboration to the mix. To suggest that what is already in place is neither collaborative nor consistent is, respectfully, uninformed opinion.
Originally Posted by
DeaconFlyer
I think that's probably it. I also bet posters would have wished to have more input in the process that transformed a forum many were very passionate about.
Note: I'm glad there was a change. TS/S was becoming unreadable.
Thanks for hanging in there with me, DC, and permitting me the opportunity reply, ask for more clarification and reply some more. Also appreciate your candor about the change and I hope it keeps working for you.
Some people like to annoy readers, or at the very least they are indifferent to whether their posts annoy readers. When challenged about this, they will often reply "I have a right to post whatever I want". This, I submit, is the hallmark of a value-destroying member. FT is better without such attitudes. If you see any part of yourself in this, please try to re-read your posts and soften them before pressing Submit.
If I had a nickel for every comment about censorship, violation of First Amendment rights, etc., I'd be ... rolling in quarters. @:-)
+1 and I am hoping for greater clarity on this issue in a future TOS.
+2.