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AB and moderators
I would appreciate some feedback on this idea for a forum or sub forum.
I belong to an American motorbike forum which in ways is very similar to this one with many similarities in personalities. They have a sub forum called the hotbox and you have to apply to gain access to it, therefore it keeps those that are easily offended safely away. It still gets moderated but the rules are relaxed up a little. Is it worth trialling?
Cheers
Ive actually thought about this before, a section that only "Forum Sponsors" can see which is a bit more relaxed in "some" ways.
However, I never went ahead with it as I never wanted this forum to turn into a place where people could abuse each other, not that it would be like that but the targeted audience for this website is males aged 20-40 so a separate private section was thought of for blokes to talk blokey things I guess....lol
Ah kinda like a "Pub" sub section on another forum I'm a member of. The only rule they have is what is said in the pub, stays in the pub. Good idea but people will still get their back up out of the sub forum and it will carry into the family forum. Very hard one to moderate I would think.
Need a NSFW sub section IMO. Where bewbs can be seen :)
It'll work for me, as it seems I often offend. Lol
Thanks guys, it sounds like we are on the same sheet of music. Moderating seems to be the hard bit.
I do not think that it would be such a good idea, as it will have to be moderated the same as the current one done to the fact that we will still get families viewing it as well.
It always great to see suggestions on how to improve our forum coming though.
How willthat effect the google rating. We also seen what happened to another trol forum that got a nasty virus from dodgy links etc
Threat for sh!t boiling?
A moderated free website. How good is that? PML
Head on over to the intro section strangerQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
If set up correctly, no one can see it unless they request to join it, so it becomes family safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogman
Can only see it ending bady.
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
Whats a bady?Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Is this site safe from dodgy links? If so then adding another sub forum should not be a problem. Not trying to be smart, just chasing solutions.Quote:
Originally Posted by growler2058
Seriously,
I'm quite happy to leave the Forum as it is.
AB and the moderators are providing a 'free service' to the NP community, and we should respect the unpaid voluntary hours they commit - daily - to making it as FF as possible.
Well done, people.
It would be optional to subscribe to, keeping it in the sub forum and not allowing it to spill out to family friendly is the trick. Those not up to the heat of debate don't have to enter. A bit like tv, switch channels if you don't like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
You're the only baddy around here!Quote:
Originally Posted by growler2058
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
Conversations will get heated, no doubt about it. Been on other forums withs sections like it and think we are far better off without it.Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
Agreed, they do a thankless great job. But, we are only talking about a sub forum, moderated with a few less rules that you have to subscribe to, in order to see or discuss anything. Regardless, AB is the boss and I'm happy to follow his rules.Quote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
What is the point? It will only subtract from the main general forum with more swearing. Why?
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
The more I think about it the more I am turning away from the idea. If you want a debate, head over to the other forum. There always debates going on there. Maybe we should just have a sub forum link to the "other side", if you feel up for an argument.Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
I'm not disagreeing and respect your point of view. I know that volunteering does become an expectation, in many cases. I'm sure life is full on for AB and many, if not all, of the mods.Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
To me it's another job AB or a moderator has to do. Sorry to say that, but I've been there and done that.
You can share my campfire anytime, too.
Rossco
Have to agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Basically sounds like setting up a section just to argue in. If two people disagree on something does one of them then say "ok lets settle this in the hot box section where we can swear at each other"?
There's so many places on the net where you can easily have a slinging match, look at p0rn or be rude and crude. In my opinion this forum doesn't need it. I'm in no way offended by any of the above but I don't think it needs to be on this forum in particular.
FanTapstic!
Maybe, maybe not, it's all optional and if it did detract that's how it is! By the same token, if it died.....thats how it is. The point is, some people like an area where you can have a more robust discussion, others don't and that's fine, that's why it's subscribe only optionalQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Winnie, Lucas Nisshead and others know that when i wanna abuse them i PM them hahahahhahaa
PMs are great for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
Yeah, we get abused by this mod all the time :( BWAHAHHAHAQuote:
Originally Posted by growler2058
Dry ya eyes princessQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
Sent from the crapper while on tappa
Just do what I do nisshead, watch the chilli eating vid again and you'll be laughing at him in no time! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
FanTapstic!
There are a lot of valid comments provided by you guys, appreciate that. While I don't agree with you, I'm running solo on this issue and it at least gives AB food for thought.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by taslucas
Hahaha, yeah I just think of that clown and start pi55ing myself laughing!!! Bwahahahahahah!!!!!
Dont like the idea myself...... there is enough of that crap in the world and I want to go somewhere that is not rude and argumentative/?
Good onyaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
I think about you and punch myself in the face
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And that's why these sub forums are subscribe only, so that you are not exposed to it if you don't want to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
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Originally Posted by mudski
*Ahem* Missed the important point here guys, I underlined, italics'd and made it bold for you all :D
Good luck in getting a new sub section, I've been waiting on a few new sub sections to be done for months and months and months now......
Personally don't see the need for it, its a Nissan Patrol forum after all and if we all can't talk about our trolls and related topics without getting into a slang match with each other.........well this forum might not be the place to be
I don't get it :(Quote:
Originally Posted by trekster
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Boobs.......Quote:
Originally Posted by growler2058
You are right, it won't happen, but it was worth investigating! It's like asking a question and evaluating the responses.Quote:
Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2
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Originally Posted by mudski
As much as I don't mind a few pics posted from Pearcy when the Clipsal is on of some hot looking women, this is a four wheel drive forum not a porn site and is no need for boobs here, Plenty of porn sites out there if you want to look at boobsQuote:
Originally Posted by NP99