Why TBN isn't as enjoyable anymore

[LouNY]

I don't know how to improve this forum.
I do use the like button on some other forums, I find it interesting on those at times how it gets used.
I will also agree that it is just a few that get carried away, but; I will also say that quite often determining who is getting carried away depends a lot on which side of the equation you are on.
To me that is what makes moderating a thread so difficult.
Some of the posts on here just have to be ignored and at times that can be quite difficult.

 

[lilranch2001]

And 3 of them have posted on this thread without adding to the discussion or presenting suggestions.

I assume you are including yourself in that count?

 

[riptides]

And 3 of them have posted on this thread without adding to the discussion or presenting suggestions.

I assume you are including yourself in that count?

LOL...and away we go!

 

[lilranch2001]

As mentioned in an earlier post in this thread, I am not innocent of these transgressions, but I get real tired of these pots calling the kettle black all the time.

I try really hard to be good, but sometimes I dont think God gave me enough strength and will power to overcome them

 

[downsizingnow48]

Some version of "three strikes and you're out" will quickly eliminate or reform the nuisance posters. It would improve the forum if we can refer to current affairs without triggering an immediate descent into personal insults and tribalism. In a short time that behavior would disappear, one way or the other.

 

[Diggin It]

^^ Simply upholding the posted rules and eliminating ALL political and religious references, no matter how subtle would go a long ways. And yes, that would/should/could include seeking or giving 'prayers' in health situations. That word could/would/should easily be substituted with 'wishes', 'goodwill' or any number of other words.

 

[ptsg]

Some version of "three strikes and you're out" will quickly eliminate or reform the nuisance posters. It would improve the forum if we can refer to current affairs without triggering an immediate descent into personal insults and tribalism. In a short time that behavior would disappear, one way or the other.

Indeed it would work, but what would control those strikes? The mods?

 

[downsizingnow48]

The mods do a great job with their limited tool kit. This would add a tool. Maybe the last stage - banning - would be discussed with the owner first.

 

[Diggin It]

I notice that sites that have a like or upvote, often do not have dislike or downvote simply because of the potential for abuse. The Cliques can gang up on someone they don't agree with. Even on Reddit, it's only on the thread, not the poster and it doesn't seem to do much of anything.


I can see the mini-ex guys downvoting the backhoe guys, the buy guys downvoting the rent guys and the ZTR guys downvoting the rider mower guys for example. Or the other way around. And if you don't go green or orange, you shouldn't be allowed to post here, right?

 

[riptides]

^^ Simply upholding the posted rules and eliminating ALL political and religious references, no matter how subtle would go a long ways. And yes, that would/should/could include seeking or giving 'prayers' in health situations. That word could/would/should easily be substituted with 'wishes', 'goodwill' or any number of other words.

subtle - in of itself is difficult to analyze and describe. That's a huge slippery slope.

How about just refraining from the favorite insult word list when posting to members?

I realize some people also have a history list (LOL), but the truth is this is the internet age, it's over and done in milli-seconds. SO....deal with the post, not the poster come to mind.