To our IW Members...

Sazerac · 09-07-2001, 11:34 AM

Just a positive note...

I realize there's been a few "hot" topics around the board lately. This happens from time to time. The fact that everyone has policed themselves so well and not fallen into an all-out flame war is terrific.

I just wanted to give a huge thumbs-up to you guys and let you know how proud I am to be a member of the best set of forums on the Internet, IMO. No one here needs be discouraged or depressed. You guys are the greatest!

Thanks for making IW so special!

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Moridin · 09-07-2001, 11:38 AM

Thanks Saz!

I am really for that 'serious discussion' forum that Memnoch mentioned. Would keep a lot of spam out of some of these threads that are trying to be serious!

And I would like to applaud you Mods too! You do a great job of policing us and allowing us to carrying on without too much intervention! I think just know you guys are out there has kept us in line

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Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig
I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time
Bossman of Better Funny Stuff.....of the Laughing Hyenas!

Sharpedge · 09-07-2001, 11:41 AM

I just have to say here that though I don't post much, it's always a pleasure to drop into IW.

Be it to get some help with a game, have an in-depth conversation or just chill out this is without doubt one of the finest places to be on the net and I for one will keep coming back.

True, emotions run high sometimes, but we're only human after all.

Thanks for the encouraging words, Sazerac.

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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

Kaz · 09-07-2001, 11:42 AM

Thank you Saz! I agree with you Moridin. I have been very careful in phrasing my posts so as not to offend anybody, I am glad that the others here have also been considerate of our feelings.

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I am the great Kazara

Fljotsdale · 09-07-2001, 11:43 AM

Yep! This is by FAR the best forum I have ever been on. All credit to everyone involved.

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Memnoch · 09-07-2001, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moridin:
Thanks Saz!

I am really for that 'serious discussion' forum that Memnoch mentioned. Would keep a lot of spam out of some of these threads that are trying to be serious!

And I would like to applaud you Mods too! You do a great job of policing us and allowing us to carrying on without too much intervention! I think just know you guys are out there has kept us in line

We try to stay out of policing threads as much as we can because we trust you guys to do the right thing. Hell, we did it for so long without an official mod on the old blue board, why change things now? Mutual trust and respect is the way to go.

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Cloudbringer · 09-07-2001, 11:47 AM

Thanks Saz!

You know I don't often get into the politics threads but I do follow others and throw in my opinions now and again. I think it's wonderful that we CAN talk to each other about so many things and see opposite points of view. I don't always agree with everyone, but I DO respect them as individuals who are entititled to discuss their views without being flamed.

Cloudy, feelin all warm and fuzzy today!

HEY everyone! It's FRIDAY in this part of the world.... and some of you will soon have SAT going already! whoohoo!

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Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan
Storm-Queen
Raven's Cloud
StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

Donut · 09-07-2001, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cloudbringer:
Thanks Saz!

You know I don't often get into the politics threads but I do follow others and throw in my opinions now and again. I think it's wonderful that we CAN talk to each other about so many things and see opposite points of view. I don't always agree with everyone, but I DO respect them as individuals who are entititled to discuss their views without being flamed.

Cloudy, feelin all warm and fuzzy today!

HEY everyone! It's FRIDAY in this part of the world.... and some of you will soon have SAT going already! whoohoo!

It's 4.45 and it's time to leave work and go to the pub. I'm just hanging on because Ziroc is posting about the rocks thing.

Been a bit of a downer on the board today - I think we should have another American bashing thread - that'll liven things up a bit

NOT REALLY

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Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas
Don't mention the score - I mentioned it but I think I got away with it!

Diogenes Of Pumpkintown · 09-07-2001, 11:59 AM

Yes, a separate forum for heavy issues is a good idea, perhaps with a warning of "Here Be Dragons" at the entrance

It is the very nature of such discussions that there can be a lot of passion involved. That should not come as a surprise to anyone. These are serious matters, with tremendous implications for our lives and the world we live on.

People should not even enter such discussions unless they understand that we are talking ideas here, with room allowed for vigorous discussion. This is not to say that attacks should be personal or laced with unnecessary profanity, but people should accept that these are weighty matters about which emotions can run high. If not, they should just stay away from such discussions -- If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

A separate forum would make this more clear, imo, rather than the current situation of having people walk in accidentally to a thread here in General Discussions and end up feeling ambushed by the content.

Cloudbringer · 09-07-2001, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donut:
It's 4.45 and it's time to leave work and go to the pub. I'm just hanging on because Ziroc is posting about the rocks thing.

Been a bit of a downer on the board today - I think we should have another American bashing thread - that'll liven things up a bit

NOT REALLY

HAHAHA.. well (in her best southern accent) "you can just kiiiiss mah grits, buddy!"

No, this is normal for us and I'm not sorry to see it cycle through again and yes, a forum for the REALLY controversial stuff is a good idea...I'd still like to see ordinary discussions of life, gardening, pub crawls here in GD, but yes, politics and such should be in a safety zone where folk can take part or ignore as they see fit.

Hi Dio! We're just waiting to see what Z decides when the new upgrades are in place!

Cloudy

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Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan
Storm-Queen
Raven's Cloud
StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

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09-07-2001, 11:34 AM	#1
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	Just a positive note... I realize there's been a few "hot" topics around the board lately. This happens from time to time. The fact that everyone has policed themselves so well and not fallen into an all-out flame war is terrific. I just wanted to give a huge thumbs-up to you guys and let you know how proud I am to be a member of the best set of forums on the Internet, IMO. No one here needs be discouraged or depressed. You guys are the greatest! Thanks for making IW so special! ------------------

09-07-2001, 11:38 AM	#2
Moridin Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,735	Thanks Saz! I am really for that 'serious discussion' forum that Memnoch mentioned. Would keep a lot of spam out of some of these threads that are trying to be serious! And I would like to applaud you Mods too! You do a great job of policing us and allowing us to carrying on without too much intervention! I think just know you guys are out there has kept us in line ------------------ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time Bossman of Better Funny Stuff.....of the Laughing Hyenas!

09-07-2001, 11:41 AM	#3
Sharpedge Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 23, 2001 Location: Aberystwyth, Wales Posts: 396	I just have to say here that though I don't post much, it's always a pleasure to drop into IW. Be it to get some help with a game, have an in-depth conversation or just chill out this is without doubt one of the finest places to be on the net and I for one will keep coming back. True, emotions run high sometimes, but we're only human after all. Thanks for the encouraging words, Sazerac. ------------------ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

09-07-2001, 11:42 AM	#4
Kaz Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: August 16, 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,891	Thank you Saz! I agree with you Moridin. I have been very careful in phrasing my posts so as not to offend anybody, I am glad that the others here have also been considerate of our feelings. ------------------ I am the great Kazara

09-07-2001, 11:43 AM	#5
Fljotsdale Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England Age: 87 Posts: 2,859	Yep! This is by FAR the best forum I have ever been on. All credit to everyone involved. ------------------

09-07-2001, 11:47 AM	#7
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Thanks Saz! You know I don't often get into the politics threads but I do follow others and throw in my opinions now and again. I think it's wonderful that we CAN talk to each other about so many things and see opposite points of view. I don't always agree with everyone, but I DO respect them as individuals who are entititled to discuss their views without being flamed. Cloudy, feelin all warm and fuzzy today! HEY everyone! It's FRIDAY in this part of the world.... and some of you will soon have SAT going already! whoohoo! ------------------ Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan Storm-Queen Raven's Cloud StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever "To sleep, perchance to dream..."

09-07-2001, 11:59 AM	#9
Diogenes Of Pumpkintown Banned User Join Date: August 9, 2001 Location: ... Posts: 694	Yes, a separate forum for heavy issues is a good idea, perhaps with a warning of "Here Be Dragons" at the entrance It is the very nature of such discussions that there can be a lot of passion involved. That should not come as a surprise to anyone. These are serious matters, with tremendous implications for our lives and the world we live on. People should not even enter such discussions unless they understand that we are talking ideas here, with room allowed for vigorous discussion. This is not to say that attacks should be personal or laced with unnecessary profanity, but people should accept that these are weighty matters about which emotions can run high. If not, they should just stay away from such discussions -- If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. A separate forum would make this more clear, imo, rather than the current situation of having people walk in accidentally to a thread here in General Discussions and end up feeling ambushed by the content.

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