7 Rules for Building Safer/Saner Online Communities

[Daywalker]

Originally Posted by Peach

I dont think there is a single one of us who doesnt have some horror story from online weirdos, I know I do! Way back from the day sof IRC chat, up to the threats from being a former moderator, it has all served to make me VERY cautious in online "friendships" I dont even friend someone on Crackbook, unless I have met them in real life. I didnt go to bashes, because of the threats I received in the past, finally got past that, but I am still not good at putting myself "out there" for all to see!

I seen you.


And I think you were pretty groovy.


So there.

[Peach]

Originally Posted by Daywalker

I seen you.


And I think you were pretty groovy.


So there.

I seen you too! We were probably the grooviest ones in the room!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Peach

I dont think there is a single one of us who doesnt have some horror story from online weirdos, I know I do! Way back from the day sof IRC chat, up to the threats from being a former moderator, it has all served to make me VERY cautious in online "friendships" I dont even friend someone on Crackbook, unless I have met them in real life. I didnt go to bashes, because of the threats I received in the past, finally got past that, but I am still not good at putting myself "out there" for all to see!

I think this is so sad. For people to get so worked up over something they post, for cryin' out loud, that they take it out on the mods when they are reprimanded or warned is ridonculous.

This is a good example of why I don't like people.

[Peach]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I think this is so sad. For people to get so worked up over something they post, for cryin' out loud, that they take it out on the mods when they are reprimanded or warned is ridonculous.

This is a good example of why I don't like people.

I agree, but there is noone else TO take it out on, the mods are the ones doing the warning, banning etc.....and most often they refuse to take responsibility for their own ass-hatted-ness. Quite a few would, but they were the rare ones!
I was told more than a few times, not to show my face anywhere public, that I stood a good chance of having it removed!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Peach

I agree, but there is noone else TO take it out on, the mods are the ones doing the warning, banning etc.....and most often they refuse to take responsibility for their own ass-hatted-ness. Quite a few would, but they were the rare ones!
I was told more than a few times, not to show my face anywhere public, that I stood a good chance of having it removed!

I'm such a pain the ass, I'd show up just to see if they would try something.

[violaine]

i just accidently repped peach on "ridonculous."

sorry, gemme.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by violaine

i just accidently repped peach on "ridonculous."

sorry, gemme.

Share the rep love.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I'm such a pain the ass, I'd show up just to see if they would try something.

Oh, Gemme- sometimes you way crack me up!

[Peach]

Anyway, I appreciate all measures taken to assure the safety and integrity of the site. Too bad some have to try to ruin things for others.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Peach

I agree, but there is noone else TO take it out on, the mods are the ones doing the warning, banning etc.....and most often they refuse to take responsibility for their own ass-hatted-ness. Quite a few would, but they were the rare ones!
I was told more than a few times, not to show my face anywhere public, that I stood a good chance of having it removed!

Peach, this is horrible! However, I do know people that actually have been physically assaulted here by other members. Although, it happened before the Planet existed.

Again, this happens everywhere, but, it is hard to take in because The B-F community (and all of its diversity) goes through so much in our everyday lives. Then there is the between the lines nonsense that can on in posts when people have falling outs. Middle and HS mentality just goes on- nothing can stop it. Best to ignore it- and sometimes using the Ignore feature is the way to go. Why even read the garbage.

[Daywalker]

Originally Posted by Peach

I agree, but there is noone else TO take it out on, the mods are the ones doing the warning, banning etc.....and most often they refuse to take responsibility for their own ass-hatted-ness. Quite a few would, but they were the rare ones!
I was told more than a few times, not to show my face anywhere public, that I stood a good chance of having it removed!

This is a perfect example of the dangerous types Online.

Don't think I'll have to deal with that as a Mod over there,
you know...since everyone is over here now


I am glad you didn't let that keep you n yours from Dallas.
We would have never met you, and you are indeed a Peach in person.