Some forum users may find it amusing, even entertaining, reading the constant barrage of insults and mudslinging that goes on in many of the threads on these forums but I for one am getting tired of it as I’m sure many of you are as well. Not only does this behavior detract from the usefulness of the forum but it probably scares the heck out of newcomers and discourages their participation. Don’t get me wrong…I’m just as guilty as the next.

Might I suggest a “Check your Ego at the Door” sign when signing on to the forums? Also, I know Ken has suggested moderating the forums with volunteers but until then, perhaps Ken can institute a “Time Out” function in the forums? Any time a user utters an insult at another user, the insulter gets an automatic 10 minute “Time Out” from the forums? I’m sure this would make some of the, shall we say, more prolific insulters think twice before calling so-and-so an idiot, moron, or some other colorful metaphor.

This of course is tongue-in-cheek…but I think everyone should consider moderating themselves a little better in the forums. After all, we are adults, aren’t we? 

I was thinking along the lines of an auto-system boot as it were. I know the forums have filters for foul language that replaces those words with @$#%#. Perhaps Ken can create a list of insults that the system can filter on and automatically eject the offender from the forums for 10 minutes .

You do understand that this is all in fun (at least most of it) right?

Quoting 8ballMax:

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Some forum users may find it amusing, even entertaining, reading the constant barrage of insults and mudslinging that goes on in many of the threads on these forums but I for one am getting tired of it as I’m sure many of you are as well. Not only does this behavior detract from the usefulness of the forum but it probably scares the heck out of newcomers and discourages their participation. Don’t get me wrong…I’m just as guilty as the next.

Might I suggest a “Check your Ego at the Door” sign when signing on to the forums? Also, I know Ken has suggested moderating the forums with volunteers but until then, perhaps Ken can institute a “Time Out” function in the forums? Any time a user utters an insult at another user, the insulter gets an automatic 10 minute “Time Out” from the forums? I’m sure this would make some of the, shall we say, more prolific insulters think twice before calling so-and-so an idiot, moron, or some other colorful metaphor.

This of course is tongue-in-cheek…but I think everyone should consider moderating themselves a little better in the forums. After all, we are adults, aren’t we? 

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Quoting Mark Harrison:

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Quoting 8ballMax:

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Some forum users may find it amusing, even entertaining, reading the constant barrage of insults and mudslinging that goes on in many of the threads on these forums but I for one am getting tired of it as I’m sure many of you are as well. Not only does this behavior detract from the usefulness of the forum but it probably scares the heck out of newcomers and discourages their participation. Don’t get me wrong…I’m just as guilty as the next.

Might I suggest a “Check your Ego at the Door” sign when signing on to the forums? Also, I know Ken has suggested moderating the forums with volunteers but until then, perhaps Ken can institute a “Time Out” function in the forums? Any time a user utters an insult at another user, the insulter gets an automatic 10 minute “Time Out” from the forums? I’m sure this would make some of the, shall we say, more prolific insulters think twice before calling so-and-so an idiot, moron, or some other colorful metaphor.

This of course is tongue-in-cheek…but I think everyone should consider moderating themselves a little better in the forums. After all, we are adults, aren’t we? 

Blah, blah, blah, blah...

That looks familiar...

Good idea. I'd also like to see a "Mark Forums Read" option somewhere.

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If the biggest poster would act like an adult this would be a far better place.

Might get back some of the people that have been chased away.

I am all for this. But I would say this should be 24 hours, not only 10 minutes. I don't think people care if it's just only 10 minutes. This behaviour must be discouraged. This one of the reasons I rarely engage in a debate. Because I know if I say my opinion, some of the users will jump on me with insults and worse. I want to take a part in this community, but only if these persons stops with the insults.

God, I hope there will be some moderators here soon.

Quoting skipnet50:

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@PDF256:

Paul: I haven't even posted here until now and I still get attacked, what does that say about YOU? Hmmmmm

Skip

And what makes you and Rifter think I was posting about you?

Rifter claims that there is a post about you, but I don't see a 'Skip' anywhere.

Why do you think this is all about you?

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