10-10-2001, 07:31 PM | #1 |
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First off – I originally wrote this some time ago, but with all that's been going on I thought I would dust it off, edit it a bit and repost as it encapsulates the way I feel at present. It is not aimed at any individual poster, but is purely my opinion, so please don’t take this personally.
Recently, it seems to me that some of us have become overly agitated about posting rules, slights (real or imagined) and other trivia. I would admit to having felt that that way myself. We have seen arguments and flaming where there used to be discussions and people announcing their intention to leave the board etc. There is a marvellously descriptive phrase “Throwing the toys out of the pram” which is used to describe childishly unreasonable behaviour. At times recently, Ironworks has resembled the aftermath of an explosion in Toys’R’Us……… IMHO the bottom line is this :- This is the Ironworks Forum. It is owned and run by Ziroc. He sets the rules and interprets them as he sees fit. What it is not is a democracy. Ziroc and the Mods will make the judgement calls and if asked, they will explain them. Sometimes they will make mistakes – after all they are human. Before shouting the odds at a decision you don’t agree with consider the fact that none of them is paid for what they do and the flack (or praise) that comes with it. As far as I can see, they do it for our benefit and because they care for this community. If anyone does not like the way things are done here the solution is simple – stop visiting and posting. If anyone feels threatened, insulted, or finds the atmosphere here unpleasant, remember that this site is a very small corner of cyberspace and there is a whole big wide world called reality out there just waiting to be explored. Yes, we may state our opinions and discuss our differences, and it’s a given that on a board with a diverse membership, disagreements will occur both on the subjects of threads and on individual postings. It’s how we as individuals handle them that is important. I would hope that if I posted something that another member considered inappropriate in tone or content, they would reply via the board or by e-mail with their concerns. If I did not alter my behaviour, then I would expect them to alert a moderator and abide by that moderator’s decision. I believe that such a course of action shows respect to fellow members and allows us all to use this board in a mature and sensible manner. Personally, I have seen some people leave here recently whose absence I genuinely feel will leave our community diminished. I will miss them and wish they were still here. However, if they were not longer enjoying their time on the boards then I believe they have made the right decision. I like this place and it has given me a lot of pleasure during the time I have been a member. But it is NOT the most important thing in my life, and if I ever feel threatened/abused/unwelcome then I will know it’s time to go as well. ------------------ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent) [This message has been edited by Mouse (edited 10-10-2001).] |
10-10-2001, 08:05 PM | #2 | |
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Basically, it really bothers me when I read an offensively worded complaint to our King (Ziroc). I think to myself, umm, hey, this isn't a frikken government, this is not a real "land" its a frikken website. Some guy (Ziroc) sat one day and thought up all this, and made it so, and made this forum for us out of the goodness of his heart, cause he doesn't get paid hardly squat for all his efforts, and I think that has to be taken into consideration. Even if Ziroc made a rule that I did not particularly like, I would still respect it, as again, this is HIS WEBSITE!!!!! Another example is being a guest at a person's house. Is it right for one to sit there and gripe that maybe somebody was served an extra bologna roll-up than you were. Do you say, Hey! This is not fair, I did not get a fair amount of bologna roll ups!!. And I actually don't care because I hate beef bologna! Why are you serving beef bologna anyways? Is a pathetic choice, I much prefer....," etc. Does that make any sense? ------------------ [This message has been edited by ladyzekke (edited 10-10-2001).] |
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10-10-2001, 09:33 PM | #3 | |
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Mouse, you are right on target. Well said! I pray the dark day will never come when you feel it necessary to leave IW, as you are a voice of sanity and reason. Thank you and bless you. ------------------ |
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10-10-2001, 09:37 PM | #4 |
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Well said Mouse. I couldn't agree more. Though I am still relatively new here
I have had some very good experiances. I hope they continue. There are alot of good folks here and I think we all have to remember that everyone see's things differently. Tolerance and common curtesy go along way. ------------------ The line between good and evil is razor sharp. Be careful of misteps, lest you find yourself spitted upon your own blade. |
10-10-2001, 10:07 PM | #5 |
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mouse, have you copyrighted this particular piece of work? i think i might need it to explain to the fools at my b.net clan WHO is boss and WHO sets the rules... is it ok if i decide to use it and just switch the names?
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10-11-2001, 05:02 AM | #6 | |
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------------------ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent) [This message has been edited by Mouse (edited 10-11-2001).] |
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10-11-2001, 07:31 AM | #7 |
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Mouse, very well thought points you have made here. Taken to heart by many I hope. By me thats for sure. I think that I want to race you now..first one to that door over there wins! GO!
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10-11-2001, 07:18 PM | #8 |
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Well, from watching both sigs on the screen, it appears Conan is the one ahead LOL
BUT NOT AS FAST AS ME!! [This message has been edited by ladyzekke (edited 10-11-2001).] [This message has been edited by ladyzekke (edited 10-11-2001).] |
10-11-2001, 08:01 PM | #9 |
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Throwing in my little piece, I have never seen Ziroc or any Moderator make any mistake, ever.
To me, they are super-human! Admittenly, once, I challenged one Moderator's decision, before I had understood the entire meaning behind the action. I was the one in the wrong for making the challenge. ------------------ 3rd Member of the Ancient OHF and Diamond Ranger of the ALSB (secretarial position & Ambassador) Father of the wicked but cute child known as MaryBeth Padre de una niña bien traviosa pero guapa --------------------- Aisukuríimu ga tabetái desu. |
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