A Lighter Approach To The Rules

[tiltjlp]

It's obvious that the strict enforcement of the No Preaching Rule with overboard. And I'm not afraid to admit when I make a mistake. So for now on the No Preaching Rule will only be enforced if someone complains to me about someone else's post.

I won't make excuses, I took a much too tough stance on this, no two ways about that. But the pinball forum that I came from was destroyed because the site owner has a No Rules approach, and that sure doesn't work. So those of you who have been the most vocal against me, gloat if you want. The rule still stands, it simply won't be enforced if no one complains.

Compromise is a good thing, right?


John

[cweiters]

I love you tiltjlp. man you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hug2: :hug: :hug3: :D

Love
cw



It's obvious that the strict enforcement of the No Preaching Rule with overboard. And I'm not afraid to admit when I make a mistake. So for now on the No Preaching Rule will only be enforced if someone complains to me about someone else's post.

I won't make excuses, I took a much too tough stance on this, no two ways about that. But the pinball forum that I came from was destroyed because the site owner has a No Rules approach, and that sure doesn't work. So those of you who have been the most vocal against me, gloat if you want. The rule still stands, it simply won't be enforced if no one complains.

Compromise is a good thing, right?


John

[dreamer]

Nice one dude, no gloating, just huge respect that you have reacted in this way - as i said before you always make good points John, it's nice when you make them in a more evn mannered way cos it means I can say John you are a dude without any but's.

[Mother Goose]

the pinball forum that I came from was destroyed because the site owner has a No Rules approach, and that sure doesn't work.
I agree whole heartedly...that does NOT work. But I sincerely appreciate you taking a lighter approach to enforcing the rules.

[BLAIR2BE]

NEENER NEENER NEEEEEEEENER
NEENER NEENER NEEEEEEEENER..........
just kidding

[Lapis]

Very wise Elder Pinball Wizard....

It is a hard call because everything each one of us posts is our personal opinions at that moment in time. The big difference is when someone believes that their belief is the ONLY and TOTALLY correct one and insists on force-feeding it to everyone else no matter what! Personally I don't like that approach, it turns me off to most all of what they're saying, which is a shame.

On the other hand I've been at other forums where it was a free-for-all and anything and everything was allowed. It was fun to a point but was also dangerous and very very hurtful to some. Many people would gang up on others that they didn't agree with and it'd turn into a verbal blood bath. What's the point with that sort of negative behavior :confused:

Anyway I too think this is a much better way to deal with the occasional poster with boundary issue problems. :wink: Thanks oh wise Pinball Wizard for reaching this decision. I was getting ready to post about Jupiter transiting through Sagittaruis for the next year and how this could be a rather common problem because of it.

[tiltjlp]

NEENER NEENER NEEEEEEEENER
NEENER NEENER NEEEEEEEENER..........
just kidding

Admit it, you meant ever NEENER of it, and I probably deserved that and more. I aprereciate everyone's understanding. All it took was someone giving me a good whack up long-side my thick skull. Just proves even us old dogs can learn new tricks, it just takes us a bit longer.

John

[daisy]

john, not a single one of us can say we haven't ever made a mistake or used poor judgement (or done a really rubbish reading in my case lol) (or annoyed another member again in my case -sorry !)we're all human after all, true strength is being able to admit to it and move on from it having learned from the experience. this is what gives us wisdom. daisy x

[Mother Goose]

john, not a single one of us can say we haven't ever made a mistake or used poor judgement (or done a really rubbish reading in my case lol) (or annoyed another member again in my case -sorry !)we're all human after all, true strength is being able to admit to it and move on from it having learned from the experience. this is what gives us wisdom. daisy x
very nicely put, daisy! Yes, sometimes we mess up or just take a good thing a too far. :wink: BTW.... it's so nice to see you posting! I've missed your presence! :hug:

[daisy]

thank you mg due to personal problems away from the forum, i haven't been posting unless necessary, hopefully i will be posting more soon xxxxx 'hug'

[GoldChord]

Tiltjlp,

You've been such a big help and I'm sure your input on this site will continue to be insightful and timely. Lapis has indicated my feelings on this topic effectively. I've always been a bit confused about the IMO stance. If what I write isn't my opinion, who's is it? Anyway, John you are a star, a legend, and your input is very welcome. It is important that you have enforced these rules. We do need a framework to ensure good behaviour - but if of all sites we cannot be open, generous and tolerant, even when there are those who lack reflexivity in their own behaviour, then I think there is something fundamentally ill at ease with SF. I agree with you that we do need to have a framework to ensure posts do not get out of hand - we have a good thing and should always be working to keep it a good thing, certainly, if someone is being highly offensive, we do need to have a process for handling that behaviour - but sometimes we have to weigh whether more problems are created through intervention than if we just let it play out and run out of steam on its own.

Well done for all the work you have put into us and yourself. I look forward to many more wonderful and articulate posts from you.

Take care

[~Jay~]

I missed this thread earlier....

Well..... all's well that ends well, so to speak. :wink:

Group hug everyone? :love6: :hug: :hug2:

[ljepotica]

Tiltjlp,

As others have said we all make mistakes, we're all human...
You admit that you've done wrong and there's nothing wrong with that and I have ultimate respect for people who are mature enough to admit that they have done wrong-or at least realise their errors:)

Of course not many of us can understand how it is like to be in your position but you have shown time and time again what a wise, sensible, intelligent and mature person you are and we show you we trust you by telling you that we have faith in you to do what is right-what more do you need:D

I am sure that if there is someone offensive then the appropriate action will be taken against them-as what happened recently.

Carry on with the good work:hug2: