Large Scale Central

Sure is quiet in here

General Discussion
#21
Tom Ruby said:
I guess nobody can think of an off-topic topic that doesn't involve politics or religion. Perhaps I'll suggest some:

Food
Bheer
Kids
Family


Let’s see…

Food - religion
Bheer - religion
Kids - politics
Family - politics

:stuck_out_tongue:

#22

There is no censorship.

As their have been no postings containing the two verboten “themes”, nor blatant attempts at baiting, no one has been censored for any comments made.

I think the self restraint being exercised is marvellous.

#23
TonyWalsham said:
There is no censorship.

As their have been no postings containing the two verboten “themes”, nor blatant attempts at baiting, no one has been censored for any comments made.

I think the self restraint being exercised is marvellous.


Hmmmm. It took something like this to drag Tony outta the woodwork…

Tony, I refer you to this. Feel like censorship to me. You got what you wanted.

#24

Censorship was not mentioned at all in Bob’s posting of his rules.

I would have thought the rules were sensible and have had the desired effect of bringing peace and harmony to LSC.

#25

The rules might be good and, after all, it is Bob’s board but limiting discussion of certain topics IS CENSORSHIP. It makes no matter what you call it.

#26
TonyWalsham said:
Censorship was not mentioned at all in Bob's posting of his rules.

I would have thought the rules were sensible and have had the desired effect of bringing peace and harmony to LSC.


Tony,

Many moons ago - admittedly not as many as when Bob started LSC - I concocted some rules for the RhB Forum

RhB Forum said:
Purpose of the Discussion Forum:

To share information regarding the RhB, the Grisons, Swiss Railways and some of the neighbouring railways (both standard and narrow gauge).

Who can participate?

Anyone who accepts the following rules:

a) Participants will need to register with their real names or a short form of the name. No pseudonyms! The registration process will be initiated by email!

b) Discussions are railway related and concern the RhB, Swiss railways or a neighbouring railway, as well as modeling those railways in various scales.

c) Discussion about politics, religion etc. etc. will not be tolerated!

d) Participants are wholly responsible for their own postings. The postings are an expression of the individual author’s opinion and are the sole responsibility of that individual author.

e) The administrator reserves the right to delete any post(s) which infringe the rules.

f) Usage of the Discussion Forum signifies explicit acceptance of the rules.

H-J. Mueller, Administrator


Seems to work reasonably well. :wink: :slight_smile:

#27

Wonderful,
All forums should have a narrow focus and ignore everything else going on in the world around us.
Ralph

#28
Ralph Berg said:
Wonderful, All forums should have a narrow focus and ignore everything else going on in the world around us. Ralph
Quite right, Ralph. It's a wonderful way to concentrate the mind. :D
#29

Actually I think you will find pretty well all the Large Scale forums have more or less the same policy with regards to posting disruptive “themes”.

Can such “themes” be discussed at the MLS, LSOL, GSM, AC, GR and Bachmann forums?

#30

This is not those other places, which is what makes it so attractive.

#31
Steve Featherkile said:
This is not those other places, which is what makes it so attractive.
It is very much more like those other places now. Ralph
#32
Quote:
Food - religion Bheer - religion Kids - politics Family - politics
Hmm. I see what you mean.
#33

Steve,
What are you trying to accomplish?
A sneaky way of stirring the pot, huh?

BTW, I guess your batteries are OK.

#34
Ralph Berg said:
Steve Featherkile said:
This is not those other places, which is what makes it so attractive.
It is very much more like those other places now. Ralph
No Ralph, those other places still permit the two themes and then they're being adjudicated by the "moderators", a process which is at best subjective. OTOH taking the two themes off the table is clear-cut, no ifs, buts or maybes and trying to project that the two themes play into [b]everything[/b] in life is just looking for an excuse to use the "C" (censorship) word. At least that's the way I see it.

PS Censorship (to me) would be curtailing the discussions regarding the relative merit of ABC or XYZ hobby product and pretending that those discussions hurt the hobby.

#35

Let he who is with out sin cast the first stone…

Omg, ive blown it,

Omg thats twice, I’m dead

#36

Nicely timed , nicely put .

Mike M

#37
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
Ralph Berg said:
Steve Featherkile said:
This is not those other places, which is what makes it so attractive.
It is very much more like those other places now. Ralph
No Ralph, those other places still permit the two themes and then they're being adjudicated by the "moderators", a process which is at best subjective. OTOH taking the two themes off the table is clear-cut, no ifs, buts or maybes and trying to project that the two themes play into [b]everything[/b] in life is just looking for an excuse to use the "C" (censorship) word. At least that's the way I see it.

PS Censorship (to me) would be curtailing the discussions regarding the relative merit of ABC or XYZ hobby product and pretending that those discussions hurt the hobby.


In three pages I never once mentioned censorship.
Thank you though for your fine explanation of the forums.
We had no restrictions in the past.
Now, according to you, LSC is more restricted than the other forums.
Call it whatever you like. Doesn’t change what it is.
Ralph

#38
Ralph Berg said:
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
Ralph Berg said:
It is very much more like those other places now. Ralph
No Ralph, those other places still permit the two themes and then they're being adjudicated by the "moderators", a process which is at best subjective. OTOH taking the two themes off the table is clear-cut, no ifs, buts or maybes and trying to project that the two themes play into [b]everything[/b] in life is just looking for an excuse to use the "C" (censorship) word. At least that's the way I see it.

PS Censorship (to me) would be curtailing the discussions regarding the relative merit of ABC or XYZ hobby product and pretending that those discussions hurt the hobby.


In three pages I never once mentioned censorship.
Thank you though for your fine explanation of the forums.
We had no restrictions in the past.
Now, according to you, LSC is more restricted than the other forums.
Call it whatever you like. Doesn’t change what it is.
Ralph

No Ralph,

LSC is not more restrictive, here there are clear restrictions namely two themes are off the table: Politics and Religion! That is a major difference i.e. there are no sliding rules adjusted on a whim or dependent on the posters and the “moderators”.

Matter of fact I think it is a very good step! Apart from that everyone is still entitled to send whatever email via LSC to whomever they need to, worded in whichever fashion they choose. :slight_smile: :smiley: :lol:

The PS regarding the “C” word was a general observation. :slight_smile:

#39

Still more restrictive, just less subjective.
I will concede the point that it is more fair, as it applies to everyone.
And you mentioned censorship and excuses in the paragraph you headed with “No Ralph”.
Ralph