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Last attempt then.

 

This will be largely unmoderated. I won't/can't moderate this type of discussion anymore, it's taken too much time and it's not good for me mentally to read all this stuff. Some of you wish to, so let's try again.. however if it doesn't self regulate, it'll end up being binned again.

 

Contributions must not:

  • Be religious or racial. There are other forums on the Internet suited for exactly this type of discussion, please conduct such discussions on those forums.

My view is that we're a football forum and politics divide and cause needless angst that is detrimental to the community. If we find anyone who finds this a bit too much, they become high maintenance and generally not suitable for this forum, we'll revoke their access to this area.

 

Please create a new topics for events, no need for one huge mess of a news topic. General chat for everything else.

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leicsmac

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Two observations:

 

- Firstly, thanks for the considerable show of trust in trying this route once more. I for one appreciate it.

 

- Secondly, just for the record, Sci/Tech and CC discussion remain in Gen Chat?

Mark

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2 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

- Secondly, just for the record, Sci/Tech and CC discussion remain in Gen Chat?

It could be either, don't want to start over complicating it already so I can move climate change in here if you want

leicsmac

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5 minutes ago, Mark said:

It could be either, don't want to start over complicating it already so I can move climate change in here if you want

Personally I think the issue really isn't political but the form the response to it takes might be. However, I think it's been well mannered enough for the most part so I'd be OK with leaving it where it is, unless you feel it should be moved.

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David Hankey

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I will do my very best to behave. Just like football, politics divide but everyone should be respectful.

 

Thank you, Mark. Commonsense seems to have prevailed.

Daggers

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It's a great plan.

 

Forum does need a couple more mods to take the weight off, mind. At least one of them being a woman would be good.

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HighPeakFox

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A clear plan, giving us responsibility, and letting us know the mental cost to you @Mark - a courageous thing to say and I hope that I and many others can step up.

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Wymsey

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@Mark, if you feel you an additional moderator - please just mention.

 

Especially with the political arguments that have occurred recently and the new season coming up, it's really much-needed; and we don't expect you, and other present moderators, to try and deal with any report/complaint sent to you etc.

 

Am sure there'd be a few interested in doing it, even if part-time (not me, as it requires a patient person..lol)..

Daggers

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1 hour ago, EastAnglianFox said:

What's the criteria for being considered as a mod? 

 

Spend most of my working days and weekends on here anyway 

Criteria:

1. Is called Debs

2. Lives abroad

3. Posts with intelligence, patience and humour in a balanced and rational manner despite holding opinions I don't agree with

 

Anyone meeting those three requirements ought to send Mark their Internet forum CV and list of hobbies.

 

I also think we should have someone who isn't white.

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Mark

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2 hours ago, EastAnglianFox said:

What's the criteria for being considered as a mod? 

 

Spend most of my working days and weekends on here anyway 

We've not had any new mods for a long time, in the past I find its put those that were off visiting as much maybe it ends up being more about moderating than posting which it shouldn't be. It can become a distraction and the last thing you want is to attempt to moderate this forum lol

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Finnegan

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3 hours ago, EastAnglianFox said:

What's the criteria for being considered as a mod? 

 

Lol for this sub forum? Certifiable insanity.

 

And I say that having volunteered for Transfer Talk. 

 

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Sly

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10 hours ago, Daggers said:

It's a great plan.

 

Forum does need a couple more mods to take the weight off, mind. At least one of them being a woman would be good.

I nominate @FoxesDeb and @Finnegan

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bovril

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6 hours ago, EastAnglianFox said:

What's the criteria for being considered as a mod? 

Suit, interest in R&B, maybe a lambretta

HighPeakFox

HighPeakFox

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6 hours ago, EastAnglianFox said:

What's the criteria for being considered as a mod? 

You have to be off your rocker.

 

Sorry, it's an old joke I am fond of.

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Robo61

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3 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

So should we have an 'also in the news' thread or a more specific UK Parliament type thread?

 

Also, would anyone like a media/entertainment news thread? 

Not in my view, I feel.this nee approach is an improvement as it narrows the subject matter making the threads easier to navigate.

leicsmac

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I would think to start a thread on the current events in Gaza because quite frankly that whole thing pisses me off something fierce, but I also think that could get very ugly very quickly.

 

What do other folks think?

jgtuk

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5 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

I would think to start a thread on the current events in Gaza because quite frankly that whole thing pisses me off something fierce, but I also think that could get very ugly very quickly.

 

What do other folks think?

I’ve been too depressed to talk about it. I have friends and family who’ve been working intermittently in Palestine and Yemen for a few years. 
 

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