Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:33 am
Thanks again, DJG, for keeping up the Good Fight for freedom of speech and thought... Definition of a Forum: a meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:11 am
donaha
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:21 pm
Admin wrote:
You can always say so much with few words.
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:35 pm
Admin wrote:
But then again, she had so much more experience than Susan in the industry, so she knew what she was talking about. I believe she gave Susan some good advice. Well, at least she thought she did!
Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:10 pm
It's definitely an error to define it a "big" forum: last month the max number on line was not even 90, the average 37...
And the word "variegated" doesn't apply either nowadays.
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:33 pm
tonnie_rocca wrote:
It's definitely an error to define it a "big" forum: last month the max number on line was not even 90, the average 37...
And the word "variegated" doesn't apply either nowadays.
All it is now is a Pony show!
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:13 pm
Bitter Judy Screw I
It's gotten to the point Where you're no fun anymore I am sorry Sometimes it hurts so badly I must cry out loud I am pissed off I am yours, you caught me You are what you are You make it hard Remember what we've said and done and felt About each other Oh babe, have mercy Don't let the past remind us of What you are now I am not dreamin' I am yours, you caught me You are what you are You make it hard Tearin' yourself away from me now You are free and I am forever banned This does not mean I don't despise you I do, that's forever Yes and for always I am yours, you caught me You are what you are You make it hard Something inside is telling me that I've got your secret Are you still listening? Fear is the lock And censoring the key to your heart And I despise you I am yours, you caught me You are what you are You make it hard And you make it hard And you make it hard And you make it hard Friday evenin', Sunday in the afternoon What have you got to lose? Tuesday mornin', please be gone, I'm tired of you What have you got to lose? Can I tell it like it is? (Help me I'm suffering) Listen to me baby It's my heart that's a suffering (Help me I'm forever banned) It's a dying, that's what I have to lose I've got an answer I'm going to DJGs What have I got to lose? Will you come read me Thursdays and Saturdays? (Baby baby baby) What have you got to lose? Chestnut brown pony Ruby throated moderators Delete the post, don't be long Delete me to the marrow Voices of the censors, ring around the web site Asking me, said I'm so free How can you catch the pony? Lacy, lilting, leery, losing entry, lamenting Change my life, make it right Be my censor!
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:38 pm
Judy---how many of the new members...........could be me???
bernicer
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:19 pm
JMHO, all the rules and sanctions will only drive people away. Kinda makes one feel like a five year old, and most of us are way past that mark. Yes, there were lots of rules when we were kids, that's because we were being molded to be better citizens. Well, if I'm not there now, all the rules in the world will not help, only make me frustrated and angry. There will be "stuff" I don't agree with on every forum, because we are all different people. However, at least here I have the freedom to state my feelings on any matter.
trennie
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:19 am
bernicer wrote:
JMHO, all the rules and sanctions will only drive people away. Kinda makes one feel like a five year old, and most of us are way past that mark. Yes, there were lots of rules when we were kids, that's because we were being molded to be better citizens. Well, if I'm not there now, all the rules in the world will not help, only make me frustrated and angry. There will be "stuff" I don't agree with on every forum, because we are all different people. However, at least here I have the freedom to state my feelings on any matter.
I never read the rules.. I figure if you're not personally mean to anybody you'll be okay and I try not to do that anyhow. The only real difficulty I have is not saying what I really think of Gerry. But actually everybody knows that anyway so I guess it would be redundant.
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:40 am
There will soon be more mods than a ..............quorum!!
Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:00 am
fudgemeister wrote:
tonnie_rocca wrote:
It's definitely an error to define it a "big" forum: last month the max number on line was not even 90, the average 37...
And the word "variegated" doesn't apply either nowadays.
All it is now is a Pony show!
fudgemeister
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:55 pm
Maybe this is a move to get back the UKers and Scots who have Susan access, since they were the ones who wanted MORE moderation!!
trennie
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:13 pm
fudgemeister wrote:
Maybe this is a move to get back the UKers and Scots who have Susan access, since they were the ones who wanted MORE moderation!!
Possibly, Fudge, and very shortsighted if true. It's funny that all this is done in Susan's name when it's quite clear that she draws a clear line between her customers ("fans"), to whom she owes so much and knows it, and her friends, who she seeks out for fun.
Like all stars, she allocates a certain amount of time for fan stroking and encouragement. She understands its importance and sometimes gets a genuine lift from their enthusiasm. But I suspect that if Susan hasn't known you all her life you are never going to be on her friend list. So what's all this "ACCESS" stuff about. If you want to know what Susan's doing, Twitter seems to get it first. And if anything important occurs in Susan's career, Andy will see a media release is put out.
In sum, the only real difference between fan sites now is who you're interested in talking to.
whisper
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:25 pm
Tennie very good post. The good points you make are often missed...
Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:29 pm
Excellent points, indeed!
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:31 am
Apparently, they've now modified one of their rules to read: "members are required to show respect for Susan, her family, her team, and her furniture at all times and in all discussions on the forum. Respect and support for Susan includes, but is not limited to, respect and support for her privacy, personal and career choices, performances, professional relationships, choice of furniture, and home town."
nevermore
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Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:00 pm
bernicer wrote:
JMHO, all the rules and sanctions will only drive people away. Kinda makes one feel like a five year old, and most of us are way past that mark. Yes, there were lots of rules when we were kids, that's because we were being molded to be better citizens. Well, if I'm not there now, all the rules in the world will not help, only make me frustrated and angry. There will be "stuff" I don't agree with on every forum, because we are all different people. However, at least here I have the freedom to state my feelings on any matter.
EXCELLENT POST (Which is really the only thing anyone is allowed to say over there now). The problem is that intelligent people need to express themselves honestly, so they're left with the less-than-genius type who doesn't mind a little stiffling and over-moderating.
Subject: Re: SBFII New Rules and Sanction Policy Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:06 pm
Admin wrote:
Apparently, they've now modified one of their rules to read: "members are required to show respect for Susan, her family, her team, and her furniture at all times and in all discussions on the forum. Respect and support for Susan includes, but is not limited to, respect and support for her privacy, personal and career choices, performances, professional relationships, choice of furniture, and home town."
LOL, it all depends on what your aims are: a discussion forum, or just a series of announcements with the possibility to agree or even to "love it"...
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