Why Do We Digress?

[ldyguique]

People do digress. This is why most clubs, organizations, and governing bodies utilize "Roberts Rules of Order" as a template for controlling the digressions. Committees without a chair accomplish less than one with a chairperson; and, it's debateable whether a committee accomplishes all that much anyway. However, since these forums aren't a committee, it's probably not applicable -- afterall, it's all just "free." There is no need to maintain a structure or courtesy, good manners, etc., it's all free. And, since it's mostly Mods and MVPs who are the major contributors AND digressors. Since they are the ones in charge, why does it matter? It's "their" show.

If this IS the case, then there is no need for moderators or rules. No need for threats to ban people for being discourteous. Make it truly free -- make it a free-for-all. Let everyone behave as they aren't allowed to in face-to-face situations. Let it rip! and let it die.

[janeth]

Hi ldyguique

Are you saying we should ban people for posting off topic?

Hi ldyguique

Are you saying we should ban people for posting off topic?

we should have a "purgatory" sub-intranet or like one of Dante's layers of hell ......

where we could send all bad and naughty off-topic posters
and they could be relagated to do meanial tasks
like write/post 5,000 times a day for a year...
I will not post off topic
I will not post off topic
I will not post off topic
I will not post off topic
I will not post off topic
I will not post off topic
I will not post off topic


on something equivalent a 28k ancient modem connetion....

until they are allowed back into WPW forums.....



;-}

I can categorically deny, but do not rule out, the fact that I will be running for Public Office. CNN's recent reports are pure speculation, although some of their reporting does hold water.

Could you also confirm or deny recent reports in the press that you will be appearing in Peter Jackson's forthcoming film "The Hobbit" ?



And if there is no connection...
could you possibly explain the picture above?

Paul

yes Ron an explanation would be nice!
.....and in layman's terms, please lol....

Paul, thanks for pointing this out mate.... ;-}

[ronniethedodger]

yes Ron an explanation would be nice!
.....and in layman's terms, please lol....

I believe I have already answered that question as simply as I can. I cannot think of anything more to add to that right now. Except to say that if there is any connection, then I want to know about it just as much as you do.

Next question.

Are you saying we should ban people for posting off topic?

As you know I have always been for Off-Topic Reform, but that is NOT an option that I personally agree with. I think that it should be discussed a little further and not rule it out as a possibility.

[ldyguique]

No, Janeth - that is not what I meant. What I meant is that there are many ways to be rude or discourteous. Chronically posting offtopic when one hasn't even posted TO the topic in a legitimate manner, and if the post has nothing whatsoever to do with the thread, it's discourteous and lacking in respect to those working the thread. It's just "bad manners."

Let me reiterate. Humor is fine. It can be included within a legitimate post. But, the "bring in the clowns" type of off-topic posting is discourteous.

[carju1]

we should have a "purgatory" sub-intranet or like one of Dante's layers of hell ......
where we could send all bad and naughty off-topic posters

Daren I love the idea :) In fact I love it so much I've changed my sig file.

Julian

we should have a "purgatory" sub-intranet or like one of Dante's layers of hell ......
where we could send all bad and naughty off-topic posters

Daren I love the idea :) In fact I love it so much I've changed my sig file.

Julian

LOL! I knew someone would see the value in it
finally there is a forum i'm capable of moderating ;-}

[minstrel]

"The Rest of the Story"
with Paul Harvey

http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?p=58470#58470

[ronniethedodger]

Let me reiterate. Humor is fine. It can be included within a legitimate post. But, the "bring in the clowns" type of off-topic posting is discourteous.

I think you can have bring in the clowns type of of off-topic posting without being discourteous. ;0)