Fred_Plowman
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
uhmmm.. why not an un moderated section.. Enter at your own risk.. Where people can pin their heart on their sleeve and leave their lil' feelings at the door?? That way there will be no more wailing and gnashing of teeth when our wittle fweelings get hurt....
We wont have to worry about cowardice and those attempting to undermine our standing with the moderators or the board in general by covert complaints to such.. When our accusers hide from us its frustrating and un professional as well..
uhmmm.. why not an un moderated section.. Enter at your own risk.. Where people can pin their heart on their sleeve and leave their lil' feelings at the door?? That way there will be no more wailing and gnashing of teeth when our wittle fweelings get hurt....
We wont have to worry about cowardice and those attempting to undermine our standing with the moderators or the board in general by covert complaints to such.. When our accusers hide from us its frustrating and un professional as well..
Slapdragon
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
[quote author=Terry_Lasater link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=15#18 date=07/16/04 at 08:42:04]Look...™ the two of you (Tony & Slap) have a personality conflict... plain and simple.
With all due respect, you two would waste five pages of a thread trying to argue what toppings to order on your pizza. :
[/quote]
I just think that the issue is adult discussion. Either you can do it, or you cannot. If you can't, don't even start a discussion. If you can, do, and follow the rules of netiquette.
I am a bit worried that I will get into a discussion on how you moderate storyline in documentary and have some kid come in and say, "blank you all, you all are pussies and I hate you." And then we can never talk about that subject again for fear of a goon who can't handle the subject. Then we discuss how to get interviews from difficult people and the same goon, now knowing that he can close down any discussion he sees fit, says the same thing, and BAM! Discussion closed.
I have worked with forums for years, and can tell you that I have seen forums die because they gave that sort of power to people who were unable to handle adult conversations. I have not yet taken part in a political conversation here, and do not plan to, but I do want to talk about documentary filmmaking.
[quote author=Terry_Lasater link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=15#18 date=07/16/04 at 08:42:04]Look...™ the two of you (Tony & Slap) have a personality conflict... plain and simple.
With all due respect, you two would waste five pages of a thread trying to argue what toppings to order on your pizza. :
[/quote]I just think that the issue is adult discussion. Either you can do it, or you cannot. If you can't, don't even start a discussion. If you can, do, and follow the rules of netiquette.
I am a bit worried that I will get into a discussion on how you moderate storyline in documentary and have some kid come in and say, "blank you all, you all are pussies and I hate you." And then we can never talk about that subject again for fear of a goon who can't handle the subject. Then we discuss how to get interviews from difficult people and the same goon, now knowing that he can close down any discussion he sees fit, says the same thing, and BAM! Discussion closed.
I have worked with forums for years, and can tell you that I have seen forums die because they gave that sort of power to people who were unable to handle adult conversations. I have not yet taken part in a political conversation here, and do not plan to, but I do want to talk about documentary filmmaking.
Slapdragon
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
[quote author=Fred_Plowman link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=15#21 date=07/16/04 at 09:16:53]uhmmm.. why not an un moderated section.. Enter at your own risk.. Where people can pin their heart on their sleeve and leave their lil' feelings at the door?? That way there will be no more wailing and gnashing of teeth when are wittle fweelings get hurt....
We wont have to worry about cowardice and those attempting to undermine our standing with the moderators or the board in general by covert complaints to such.. When our accusers hide from us its frustrating and un professional as well.. [/quote]
Very bad idea, since the same person who has problem there will take it outside.
[quote author=Fred_Plowman link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=15#21 date=07/16/04 at 09:16:53]uhmmm.. why not an un moderated section.. Enter at your own risk.. Where people can pin their heart on their sleeve and leave their lil' feelings at the door?? That way there will be no more wailing and gnashing of teeth when are wittle fweelings get hurt....
We wont have to worry about cowardice and those attempting to undermine our standing with the moderators or the board in general by covert complaints to such.. When our accusers hide from us its frustrating and un professional as well.. [/quote]
Very bad idea, since the same person who has problem there will take it outside.
Z
Zoomforce
Guest
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
Incredible.. even in the thread where I ask people to chill out it can't even be peaceful. I am very disappointed.
Incredible.. even in the thread where I ask people to chill out it can't even be peaceful. I am very disappointed.
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
No doubt. Come on people. Let it go.
No doubt. Come on people. Let it go.
Slapdragon
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=15#24 date=07/16/04 at 11:05:17]Incredible.. even in the thread where I ask people to chill out it can't even be peaceful. I am very disappointed.[/quote]
Sorry, I only intended to post a discussion of netiquette, not start a conflict.
[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=15#24 date=07/16/04 at 11:05:17]Incredible.. even in the thread where I ask people to chill out it can't even be peaceful. I am very disappointed.[/quote]
Sorry, I only intended to post a discussion of netiquette, not start a conflict.
Fred_Plowman
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
I didnt mean anything about it either.. ill let it go.. i do like posting and learning at DVX...
i guess Im thick skinned and had never been hurt by someone elses posts.. I was hoping to offer a solution wherein people wouldnt be afraid to speak their mind without repercussion.. My 2c
I should have kept my mouth shut and moved on..
Consider this topic dead for Fred Plowman!
I didnt mean anything about it either.. ill let it go.. i do like posting and learning at DVX...
i guess Im thick skinned and had never been hurt by someone elses posts.. I was hoping to offer a solution wherein people wouldnt be afraid to speak their mind without repercussion.. My 2c
I should have kept my mouth shut and moved on..
Consider this topic dead for Fred Plowman!
Terry_Lasater
All about the Caption
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
I love you guys! :-* :-* :-* ;D
I love you guys! :-* :-* :-* ;D
Mitch_Ives
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
[quote author=Barry_S link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=0#1 date=07/14/04 at 22:40:53]Please think twice before posting something political, violence, or sexual-related. Occasional posts are ok as long as they're not offensive, but please don't abuse the open nature of the board. Thanks. [/quote]
I don't visit the Cafe very often, but it's been my experience:
1) Many people are entirely too sensitive about something...
2) I have yet to see any political comments that actually change anybody's views, so they really are fruitless at best...
It takes enough time just reading and responding to posts actually about the DVX or production... or is it just me?
[quote author=Barry_S link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=0#1 date=07/14/04 at 22:40:53]Please think twice before posting something political, violence, or sexual-related. Occasional posts are ok as long as they're not offensive, but please don't abuse the open nature of the board. Thanks. [/quote]
I don't visit the Cafe very often, but it's been my experience:
1) Many people are entirely too sensitive about something...
2) I have yet to see any political comments that actually change anybody's views, so they really are fruitless at best...
It takes enough time just reading and responding to posts actually about the DVX or production... or is it just me?
Barry_Green
Moderator
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
No, it's not just you. I totally agree. There are plenty of forums out there for political, sexual, or other wildly off-topic subjects, and some of them are completely unmoderated and users can go there and say whatever they want, however they want.
For DVXUser to continue to grow and serve its core community, which is people who want to discuss the DVX and its applicability in filmmaking and video shooting, we should try to concentrate on the core subjects. Occasional OT stuff is fine and makes the forum fun, but long-running threads about arguing politics really doesn't serve the core purpose here, and (like you said) it's not going to change anyone's mind anyway, so why bother here? Those discussions can take place on other forums, let's keep our eye on the goal here and keep DVXUser about DVX-related subjects.
No, it's not just you. I totally agree. There are plenty of forums out there for political, sexual, or other wildly off-topic subjects, and some of them are completely unmoderated and users can go there and say whatever they want, however they want.
For DVXUser to continue to grow and serve its core community, which is people who want to discuss the DVX and its applicability in filmmaking and video shooting, we should try to concentrate on the core subjects. Occasional OT stuff is fine and makes the forum fun, but long-running threads about arguing politics really doesn't serve the core purpose here, and (like you said) it's not going to change anyone's mind anyway, so why bother here? Those discussions can take place on other forums, let's keep our eye on the goal here and keep DVXUser about DVX-related subjects.
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
Wax works fine, but its no AE.. no shake.. in fact the reason its not talked about much is because its not that powerful compared to any regular compositor you can buy..albiet cheaper. but anyway .. it should probably be discussed in another thread, as this one is dedicated to forum etiquette, and behavior.
Wax works fine, but its no AE.. no shake.. in fact the reason its not talked about much is because its not that powerful compared to any regular compositor you can buy..albiet cheaper. but anyway .. it should probably be discussed in another thread, as this one is dedicated to forum etiquette, and behavior.
sugahsean469
Well-known member
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
[quote author=scharky link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=30#36 date=07/20/04 at 12:21:07]I like the movie art history. I am taking art history in school right now. Do you like art history?[/quote]
Poo-poo: Political, sexual, or an insult? Discuss!!
[quote author=scharky link=board=Offtopic;num=1089868975;start=30#36 date=07/20/04 at 12:21:07]I like the movie art history. I am taking art history in school right now. Do you like art history?[/quote]
Poo-poo: Political, sexual, or an insult? Discuss!!
Mike_Donis
Veteran
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
I haven't seen Art History yet...I'd definitely like to though!
I haven't seen Art History yet...I'd definitely like to though!
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Everyone Read... we need to tone it down a bit
I actually own art history. Its not bad; not great. Better than average. art history came in a cool tin box.
I actually own art history. Its not bad; not great. Better than average. art history came in a cool tin box.