Quote:

---

andyistic said:

Quote:

---

Anno said:
The exact rules are going to crystallize themselves over time, just not today, and probably not this week. But they will eventually, since the relaxed approach that geokills suggested in the sticky thread in the Lounge  obviously and sadly doesn't work.

---

But Geo's proposed relaxation of the rules would work if the administration weren't so quick to punish users for doing something they had not known was against the rules at the time it was done.

So give us a warning for such infractions next time, before going all the way and banning us for said infraction, which we did not know was an infraction until afterwards.

---

Quote:

---

just me said:
and with such a small community here, its very noticable and kinda sadning when they go...

---

These quotes pretty much sum up how I feel.  I don't care if there's going to be another "uncensored" forum.  I don't care if the Lounge ends up following Pub rules.  But as long as we're going by geokill's proposal, I think it would work a lot better with warnings than bans for the moment.

Free Hanky!

Quote:

---

Anno said:


I can't speak for all the admins here, but personaly I am sick of people coming and DEMANDING things in a forum.
You don't have the right to demand anything on a privately owned forum. Get this in your head!

---

Quote:

---

andyistic said:

Quote:

---

Anno said:
>Because of this, I am still uncertain where the lines are drawn.

If you want to stay on the safe side, go with eh Shroomery's pub rules.

---

So you're saying that we should assume that the Lounge adopts the
Pub's rules in order to post in there and not worry about bannage?

Then would it be too much trouble to give us a sister forum that would
allow some of us to have more freedom, similar to Anything Goes,
but without the inclusion of posting PM's, personal info, or sources?

If you like, you can add some security provisions to it such as making it invite-only,
or having it accessible only to those who actively agree to a disclaimer,
(clicking a checkbox, for example), etc.

We should be allowed to post whatever we want (scat, shock images, etc.)
as long as others don't complain about it.
I'm not saying I want to do this, I'm just saying I want to be able
to do this should some situation arise where I find that doing so would be humorous.

Anyways, please give this some consideration, then get back to me.

Thanks again.

---

Quote:

---

drSE said:
i do like the invite only forum idea though.

2 cents

---

Quote:

---

Hanky said:
There shouldn't be a need for a second social forum.

If the minority of admins that seem to need to do lightning raids handing out weird and inconsistent bans could just learn to show some restraint and allow the new forum to develop its own distinct culture instead of disturbing the dynamics and confusing the members.

So far the Smoke lounge has run very smoothly for all concerned and I just cant understand the mentality of some of those with ban sticks that just cant help using them despite obvious evidence that the forum as a whole is running well.

One social forum with limited moderation should be ample. ie: Just as it has been running since it opened minus the few inconsistent bans.

Installing the Pub rules by default is a simplistic no brainer solution that defies the purpose of having a separate weed site to begin with.

---

Quote:

---

Omni said:

It's not that big of a deal man, if you want to post fetus corpses & scat then there's OTD.

---

Quote:

---

Sativus said:
I agree things are pretty fine the way that they are.  But there do seem to be a lot of 2-5 day bans for things which weren't known to be bannable offenses. 

---

I hear what you're sayin' Sativus. I felt the short duration bans to be an effective way to get the message to stick with the end user.  I will take your concern under advisement however, and begin issuing warnings for first time offenses before banning people.  I guess I just got a little jaded 'cause it's always the same ol' shit from the same ol' people who just love an internet drama.  But your point has been taken, and I apologize for having been so quick to ban without prior warning (an admitted violation of my own protocol).



I hope that makes my position on the matter very clear.  This position may change over time as the site evolves, but for the time being, please just give me a break and play nice.

Quote:

---

Please be advised that while we're pretty loose when it comes to the drudgery of prohibition and enforcement, we would like to foster a friendly environment for people from all walks of life to participate here.

• Please use common sense and courtesy when posting.
  Keep things civil and don't go attacking other users.
  
  
• Refrain from posting "shock" images that the majority of society would find hideous or disturbing.
  Note: If posted in the context of a serious discussion, this rule can be flexible.
  
  
• Refrain from overt racism and racial slurs for the sake of being outrageous.
  Note: If posted in the context of a serious discussion, this rule can be flexible.
  
  
• When in doubt, send a Private Message to a moderator - or just don't post it!