03-09-2014, 09:44 PM
I'm not aware of discussions being shut down, except the one about Loud Pipes. I didn't read it like Guth or Ferret and thought that, generally, people were being pretty courteous. However, Guth and Ferret are the moderators and shutting down the discussion is their call.
They have my support for that decision.
I don't have great experience with internet forums. I'm usually too retiring. Indeed, this is my first and I'm impressed by the way it's conducted. I like it that there's a good deal of stuff off topic and that conversations are generally polite and respectful of other opinions. I like it that there's a bit of teasing and clowning about.
Since joining this group, I've joined another forum in Australia where the discussion on controversial topics is far more exuberantly personal. It's lots of fun; but, even though I'm a big fan of the clever insult, after a short time, I find it tedious. I can't help feeling that the main purpose is to see who can come up with the best insult rather than advance the discussion.
There's a problem, isn't there? When threads start to polarize, there's a significant risk that the point of contributions becomes carrying the day for your cause rather than increasing the sum of knowledge. But it's a delicate balance and we rely on our moderators to help us maintain it.
I also reckon those of us who get to ride most days should support those of you suffering cabin fever to let off a little steam. Provided, as one of our learned moderators said, everyone plays nicely.
You're a clever bloke, Red. Play nicely and I'm sure you can have some fun here. You might get to deploy your fluency to make us think or laugh or to share some of your knowledge for the benefit of those of us who are mechanically challenged.
Just don't give Guth and Ferret a hard time. This place is their labour of love. They're to be commended for it and supported in maintaining the standards they've set.
They have my support for that decision.
I don't have great experience with internet forums. I'm usually too retiring. Indeed, this is my first and I'm impressed by the way it's conducted. I like it that there's a good deal of stuff off topic and that conversations are generally polite and respectful of other opinions. I like it that there's a bit of teasing and clowning about.
Since joining this group, I've joined another forum in Australia where the discussion on controversial topics is far more exuberantly personal. It's lots of fun; but, even though I'm a big fan of the clever insult, after a short time, I find it tedious. I can't help feeling that the main purpose is to see who can come up with the best insult rather than advance the discussion.
There's a problem, isn't there? When threads start to polarize, there's a significant risk that the point of contributions becomes carrying the day for your cause rather than increasing the sum of knowledge. But it's a delicate balance and we rely on our moderators to help us maintain it.
I also reckon those of us who get to ride most days should support those of you suffering cabin fever to let off a little steam. Provided, as one of our learned moderators said, everyone plays nicely.
You're a clever bloke, Red. Play nicely and I'm sure you can have some fun here. You might get to deploy your fluency to make us think or laugh or to share some of your knowledge for the benefit of those of us who are mechanically challenged.
Just don't give Guth and Ferret a hard time. This place is their labour of love. They're to be commended for it and supported in maintaining the standards they've set.