stealth6
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So, some of you may have noticed a bit of a change in my posting on this forum.
I used to bemoan the constant non-rocketry content around here, complained about folks who kept blatantly breaking the rules/guidelines by posting political content (often just to get a rise out of folks), cheered on George and others when they raised a stink about it, and pleaded with the mods to do something about it.
And while I obviously stepped into the fray now and then, I honestly tried to keep out of it. But on occasion I couldn't help myself and just had to chime in....I'm not proud of it, and wish I could have exercised more control...it is what it is. But I DID wish we could stick to the very clearly stated rules/guidelines and just keep that crap out of this place.
But.......of late I've felt that not only was it no use to resist, it seemed like a large portion (maybe even a majority) of this forum wanted this content. For the most part the mods simply let it all go, but more and more often they themselves joined in, added more crap to the pile, and essentially encouraged this stuff. Also, many of you may know that I'm not officially a rocketeer myself anymore. So, I gave up, and joined in. I now actively embrace this sort of content....when the slime pit starts to get really ugly and stinky, I jump right in feet first and have at it. You want political "conversation"? - fine, I ain't holding nothing back. Things are going to get real "interesting", one way or another. Give the people what they want, no?
But. In all seriousness, I DO care about what this community really wants, and what it doesn't. And I'm fully prepared to act accordingly.
So, I'm putting up this poll. Check it out, vote, and I promise I will abide by the outcome.
If you want a free for all, and you think this place should allow whatever political/social content folks want to post about, fine. I'll continue in my current mode, but I won't promise that some feathers won't get ruffled.
If you are all comfortable with the "ugly stuff", I won't hold anything back.
If you think that I should just stick to rocketry content (mostly), and cease ALL posting on the particular topics of politics, religion, and other such stuff, I'm perfectly fine with that. And I will do my best to behave.
I'm not saying that all my posts will only be about happy/nice/sunshine/"kumbaya" things, but I'll try to keep the obvious offensive bits in check.
And yes, there is a third option, and I will take it seriously.
I love this place, and I'd rather be part of it in a way that's best for the forum as a whole.
peace (whatever that is) & rockets,
s6
I used to bemoan the constant non-rocketry content around here, complained about folks who kept blatantly breaking the rules/guidelines by posting political content (often just to get a rise out of folks), cheered on George and others when they raised a stink about it, and pleaded with the mods to do something about it.
And while I obviously stepped into the fray now and then, I honestly tried to keep out of it. But on occasion I couldn't help myself and just had to chime in....I'm not proud of it, and wish I could have exercised more control...it is what it is. But I DID wish we could stick to the very clearly stated rules/guidelines and just keep that crap out of this place.
But.......of late I've felt that not only was it no use to resist, it seemed like a large portion (maybe even a majority) of this forum wanted this content. For the most part the mods simply let it all go, but more and more often they themselves joined in, added more crap to the pile, and essentially encouraged this stuff. Also, many of you may know that I'm not officially a rocketeer myself anymore. So, I gave up, and joined in. I now actively embrace this sort of content....when the slime pit starts to get really ugly and stinky, I jump right in feet first and have at it. You want political "conversation"? - fine, I ain't holding nothing back. Things are going to get real "interesting", one way or another. Give the people what they want, no?
But. In all seriousness, I DO care about what this community really wants, and what it doesn't. And I'm fully prepared to act accordingly.
So, I'm putting up this poll. Check it out, vote, and I promise I will abide by the outcome.
If you want a free for all, and you think this place should allow whatever political/social content folks want to post about, fine. I'll continue in my current mode, but I won't promise that some feathers won't get ruffled.
If you are all comfortable with the "ugly stuff", I won't hold anything back.
If you think that I should just stick to rocketry content (mostly), and cease ALL posting on the particular topics of politics, religion, and other such stuff, I'm perfectly fine with that. And I will do my best to behave.
I'm not saying that all my posts will only be about happy/nice/sunshine/"kumbaya" things, but I'll try to keep the obvious offensive bits in check.
And yes, there is a third option, and I will take it seriously.
I love this place, and I'd rather be part of it in a way that's best for the forum as a whole.
peace (whatever that is) & rockets,
s6
