The Over-Moderation of this site...

Is fairly annoying.

Whatever happened to free speech?

Is fairly annoying.

 

Whatever happened to free speech?

Go to the ALT forums at the bottom of the page. No humbug there. Thank fuck.

Considerating the fact this is your first post, there is a certain someone bad mouthing this place and thinks the moderating is heavy, therefore making you follow in their footsteps. Which it really ain't...there are rules to this place of course that STILL allow you to have free speech. But people tend to abuse that freedom so there always has to be some sort of ruling. School would be a good example, when the teacher tells you to shut up. Or at a meeting. or in church, I am sure there is conduct there. Same applies to this place. Everywhere you go are rules. Since this is your first time here...you might want to post a lil bit more (after reading the rules of course) before making that judgement.

Take my word for it...most debate sites do not offer the freedom that we do.

Is fairly annoying.

 

Whatever happened to free speech?

We in no way hinder free speech here, unless you're an ass, and then it is to the box with you. Here let me show you...

We in no way hinder free speech here, unless you're an ass, and then it is to the box with you. Here let me show you...

Sacy is in allegiance with that Anna Perenna character. Not the same people but very close. This is all some big joke.

Sacy is in allegiance with that Anna Perenna character. Not the same people but very close. This is all some big joke.

I say we make sure this is a prank they don't forget.

I say we make sure this is a prank they don't forget.

I'm down.

I have a question. I'm probably taking a chance at getting sent to the idiot box but whatever.

I'm new here. I don't comment much but I do read. One thing I've noticed is that it seems like a lot of times, anyone that isn't in a certain group gets called out and sent to the idiot box. Or if someone says something to piss a Mod. off, they get unfairly sent to the box. Why is that?

Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me or are we really supposed to suck up to the mods in order not to get sent to the box?

Now, how long will I be there? LOL

Oh and another question I have...

Do you have to pay the 12 bucks (or whatever it is) to be accepted around here?

I know you still stand a chance at being sent to the box but it seems to happen less if you pay.

Just curious.

I have a question. I'm probably taking a chance at getting sent to the idiot box but whatever.

 

I'm new here. I don't comment much but I do read. One thing I've noticed is that it seems like a lot of times, anyone that isn't in a certain group gets called out and sent to the idiot box. Or if someone says something to piss a Mod. off, they get unfairly sent to the box. Why is that?

 

Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me or are we really supposed to suck up to the mods in order not to get sent to the box?

 

Now, how long will I be there? LOL

No, you don't have to suck up, but you shouldn't deliberately piss us off, either. The idiot box does not prevent you from posting. It prevents you from starting threads, but it is more of a title than anything. I could give you a tour if you want. Just so you can see what you can and can not do.

You don't have to pay to be accepted, but it does mean you don't get the idiot box and you have the power to have others sent there.

Those were valid questions posed in a non-confrontational way. I won't send you to the idiot box unless you want to go.

So, your little "tour" comment...should I take that as a threat?

I added to it...

Oh you changed your comment before I could make my last one....

I added to it when I saw your second question. Didn't change it though.

I have a question. I'm probably taking a chance at getting sent to the idiot box but whatever.

 

I'm new here. I don't comment much but I do read. One thing I've noticed is that it seems like a lot of times, anyone that isn't in a certain group gets called out and sent to the idiot box. Or if someone says something to piss a Mod. off, they get unfairly sent to the box. Why is that?

 

Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me or are we really supposed to suck up to the mods in order not to get sent to the box?

 

Now, how long will I be there? LOL

Nope. There are plenty of people here who never sucked up to any of us and never got sent to the box on their first time coming. Now for those who pissed of the mods and got sent, it is quite simple. The main rule here is to be able to debate BUT have some substance behind it. Quite simple. There are people who come here just to show off, spam threads thus reducing the quality, or just generally start a fight with insults and argue with no valid point. (just saying you hate something and spewing a bunch of curse words to appear badass IS NOT a valid argument) New guys get treated kinda hard if they act up, just so they can get the swig of things. Tough love if you may. But even after they been here for a while, we still don't want a member's posting ability to degrade. (getting too comfortable and just making asinine posts left and right) As long as you possess a reasonable degree of intelligence and SHOW it, there is no problem. The first impression thing works here as well. I was tossed in the box a long time ago when I made a return from a several month absence as they were in the midst of improving the quality of posting here.

Don't get me wrong, you can still have your fun and flame people if they piss you off...just be smart about it. Starting off here with nothing but lame one liners does not contribute to anything but being an idiot. And NO, you will not be idiot boxed for asking this question as you are just doing that. And besides...the idiot box really isn't much to piss your pants over but you have not done anything do be there.

Hope that kinda clears things up. Wish I could have explained better but I am quite groggy today. LOL

You did too change it, Tori. Granted, you didn't change any of the words but the way you added onto it changed the whole tone of your comment.

The way you had it the first time showed nothing more then an attitude on your part as if saying that I too was standing a chance of being sent to the box.

But,.....don't try to see what the box is like right from the get-go. This forum is "Whatpissesyouoff" which means freely expressing exactly what does.

And us, as Mods, get pissed off by newcomers with a vendetta.

Just a friendly reminder wink

You did too change it, Tori. Granted, you didn't change any of the words but the way you added onto it changed the whole tone of your comment.

 

The way you had it the first time showed nothing more then an attitude on your part as if saying that I too was standing a chance of being sent to the box.

No, it ended with the . What I added was after that. The tone was not changed. I asked if you wanted to see what you could and could not do. There would be no reason for me to change the tone. Sorry, if you misinterpreted the intent. There have been members who tried out the idiot box to see what they could and couldn

LOL Anyone else notice the little wink, wink, semi-threats I keep getting? See that's what I'm talking about. You all throw crap like that out as a way to cover up your threats. I've seen it a lot.

And I don't have a vendetta of any sort. I was just calling it as >>I<< saw it and thought I'd ask about what I see going on around me.

LOL Anyone else notice the little wink, wink, semi-threats I keep getting? See that's what I'm talking about. You all throw crap like that out as a way to cover up your threats. I've seen it a lot.

 

And I don't have a vendetta of any sort. I was just calling it as >>I<< saw it and thought I'd ask about what I see going on around me.

Don't worry about it so much Bec. We are not trigger happy and going to launch a nuke at ya. You already know I wouldn't. I seen you on your site and you are very much capable of debating as you possess a high degree of intelligence and substance. So far, you haven't done anything to even be considered an idiot. So relax...sit back, and chill. And to be honest with ya, if you are getting an approval from Hugh...well let's just say that's a good thing.

LOL Anyone else notice the little wink, wink, semi-threats I keep getting? See that's what I'm talking about. You all throw crap like that out as a way to cover up your threats. I've seen it a lot.

 

And I don't have a vendetta of any sort. I was just calling it as >>I<< saw it and thought I'd ask about what I see going on around me.

Oh yes..I just can't wait to send you to the idiot box

I've only ever sent two people so cool your jets...