A proposal of my own, about flame wars

Cain Freemont · Post by **Cain Freemont** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 3:49 pm

I would like to propose that, in light of recent happenings, a "Flame" sticky be placed in each board. This way, a rule can be added that says if anyone starts a flame war, both arguing parties must at least take it to the Flame thread and duke it out there, otherwise penalties for failing to comply with be put into place. Any comments?

Gro'bul · Post by **Gro'bul** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 7:13 pm

heh, why not just use the test forum? this is an ok idea, i say ok because there shouldnt be flaming in the first place,but,unfortunately just because there shouldnt be doesnt mean there isnt, so why not just use the test forum?!?!

Drathe · Post by **Drathe** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 7:21 pm

A nice idea tho..if it were to happen I think the borads would be prety quite as (I mention no names) would be there all the time.

Vindigan · Post by **Vindigan** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 8:06 pm

somtimes you have to get things off your chest, but if you do, it turns that topic into an argument and it spirals out of control

so a board just for flaming would cut down on people going off topic a bit more

Elaralith · Post by **Elaralith** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:22 am

You shouldn't flame on the boards in the first place.

Astral · Post by **Astral** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:32 am

I was going to write something, but then I saw Elaralith's post. Hopefully others will do the same thing...

Thereadore · Post by **Thereadore** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 1:39 am

I agree with Elaralith. Public forums are no place for flame wars.

If you want to flame, take it to private messages.

The only reason you want to flame in open forums is so you can show people that you are a better flammer. Basically, we don't care

Crocket · Post by **Crocket** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:09 am

I agree with Thereadore. Flaming should be kept private. There is no reason to bring it public.

Kringin · Post by **Kringin** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:32 am

People also need to learn better writing skills and netiquette also so they dont so accidently start insulting, and always have a "happy" face. Not a "what a loser" face.

Use the Emoticons, thats what they are for.

I just dont get it some people just dont stop flaming...

Crocket · Post by **Crocket** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:36 am

Kringin wrote:People also need to learn better writing skills and netiquette also so they dont so accidently start insulting, and ....

Yes, everyone (including me

) needs to be careful what they type.
Some people can reply with messages that are demeaning and rude without realizing it.

Just use the preview button and read as if someone is saying it to YOU, then decide if it is rude or not.

Vindigan · Post by **Vindigan** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:59 pm

I guess some people just cant help flaming or maybe they dont know that they are doing it?

Gro'bul · Post by **Gro'bul** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:11 am

I SWEAR MY POST IS INVISIBLE

sean · Post by **sean** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:21 am

*makes a sticky for gro to vent his anger*
oh ya, not GM....
Flaming happens ( I prefer the words heated disssssscusion myself...)

only in extreme cases should it be stopped....

Kringin · Post by **Kringin** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:43 am

Oh and I almost forgot to mention the edit function, it shouldn't eat dust.

paul laffing · Post by **paul laffing** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 4:05 am

Elaralith wrote:You shouldn't flame on the boards in the first place.

Yes, Elaralith, YOU shouldn't flame on the boards.

Vindigan wrote:I guess some people just cant help flaming or maybe they dont know that they are doing it?

Ahhh, there is some wisdom.