Post by Traveller on Feb 17, 2006 17:29:06 GMT -5
I've said this elsewhere, but just to be safe, I'll say it here. I am not a member of the Burning Man Limited Liability Corporation (or BMORG, as some like to call it), and this is not an official Burning Man board. I'm just another Burner, who set up a specialized forum for those who might be interested. DIY.
I am not affiliated with the Green Tortoise. My nickname says it all, as far as that goes.
This is not part of ePlaya or 3Playa, and doesn't try to be like either. I understand that some people take the view that the first amendment guarantees them the right to be rude and "in your face" in the locations of their choosing, and I know that some admins in some places have supported them in that, in the name of "honesty". I don't buy into that; I think that's a messed up definition of honesty.
What I expect of those who post on these boards is civility. That doesn't mean "docility" or "political correctness". If somebody is giving you heat for no good reason, feel free to give him heat right back; standing up for yourself is good for your peace of mind. If you're giving somebody else heat for no good reason, don't expect that I'll support you just because you claim to have been "offended" or because his views don't fit in with your concept of progressive politics. The standard used to define civility is this: in basic, traditional, common sense terms, are you the one pushing or the one being pushed?
This is not a democracy. All conflicts are resolved by the mod staff, unilaterally. I think that most will find that they're resolved fairly, by somebody willing to listen with an open mind to both sides, but attempts to play power politics will get you nowhere. I don't do appeasement and I have no respect for anybody who does.
The bottom line, kids, is that I'm here to have fun, not to "succeed", and if at the end of a session I'm not feeling proud of the way I treated somebody, I'm not having fun. If people can accept that and are willing to give this place a try, great. If not, I lose my mighty financial investment of $0.00. My budget may well survive the experience.
As for yourself, the only thing you're probably risking is a few minutes of sign up time. I'm going to be very, very hesitant to delete a post. I know that's wiping out somebody's work, and unlike some moderators, I take that issue seriously enough to not do such a thing lightly. TOS violating posts have to be deleted, and flaming personal attack posts will be, but merely controversial points of view, even insane points of view, aren't generally going to be reason enough for me to play censor. Getting booted from here will be hard work; getting your posts wiped will be even harder.
I think that should cover it, but if not, once you've registered you can use the private messaging system. Give me a while to pick up my messages and think about what you were uncertain about, but I will be glad to get back to you. Eventually.
No worries. It's a mellow show around this board, and I intend to keep it that way.
I am not affiliated with the Green Tortoise. My nickname says it all, as far as that goes.
This is not part of ePlaya or 3Playa, and doesn't try to be like either. I understand that some people take the view that the first amendment guarantees them the right to be rude and "in your face" in the locations of their choosing, and I know that some admins in some places have supported them in that, in the name of "honesty". I don't buy into that; I think that's a messed up definition of honesty.
What I expect of those who post on these boards is civility. That doesn't mean "docility" or "political correctness". If somebody is giving you heat for no good reason, feel free to give him heat right back; standing up for yourself is good for your peace of mind. If you're giving somebody else heat for no good reason, don't expect that I'll support you just because you claim to have been "offended" or because his views don't fit in with your concept of progressive politics. The standard used to define civility is this: in basic, traditional, common sense terms, are you the one pushing or the one being pushed?
This is not a democracy. All conflicts are resolved by the mod staff, unilaterally. I think that most will find that they're resolved fairly, by somebody willing to listen with an open mind to both sides, but attempts to play power politics will get you nowhere. I don't do appeasement and I have no respect for anybody who does.
The bottom line, kids, is that I'm here to have fun, not to "succeed", and if at the end of a session I'm not feeling proud of the way I treated somebody, I'm not having fun. If people can accept that and are willing to give this place a try, great. If not, I lose my mighty financial investment of $0.00. My budget may well survive the experience.
As for yourself, the only thing you're probably risking is a few minutes of sign up time. I'm going to be very, very hesitant to delete a post. I know that's wiping out somebody's work, and unlike some moderators, I take that issue seriously enough to not do such a thing lightly. TOS violating posts have to be deleted, and flaming personal attack posts will be, but merely controversial points of view, even insane points of view, aren't generally going to be reason enough for me to play censor. Getting booted from here will be hard work; getting your posts wiped will be even harder.
I think that should cover it, but if not, once you've registered you can use the private messaging system. Give me a while to pick up my messages and think about what you were uncertain about, but I will be glad to get back to you. Eventually.
No worries. It's a mellow show around this board, and I intend to keep it that way.
