Seriously

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

what do the FAQ say?

The frequently asked questions?

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Guys - come on, let's give Goldie a break. She is new at this. If you think she made a mistake, don't atack her. As for posting bad links - what do the FAQ say?

This isn't intended to be a personal attack on Chris on my part. I just have a problem with what's being said and done right now. I'm fond of her. I just don't have to agree with the way things are going here at the moment.

[SuzeQuze]

The link was fine. Intentionally inciting a flame war is not. Most of us know the difference between an authentic post and one that is just meant to get a rise out of people. The latter isn't tolerated. If things are posted to inform, that is one thing, but if they are posted with the intent to inflame and enrage then that is another and it is unacceptable.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

The link was fine. Intentionally inciting a flame war is not. Most of us know the difference between an authentic post and one that is just meant to get a rise out of people. The latter isn't tolerated. If things are posted to inform, that is one thing, but if they are posted with the intent to inflame and enrage then that is another and it is unacceptable.

I thought it was obvious enough that Brandon wasn't trying to do that. Also, Goldie said that irreputable sources were unacceptable. So, that's not part of the reason for the deletion?

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

The link was fine. Intentionally inciting a flame war is not. Most of us know the difference between an authentic post and one that is just meant to get a rise out of people. The latter isn't tolerated. If things are posted to inform, that is one thing, but if they are posted with the intent to inflame and enrage then that is another and it is unacceptable.

I wasn't doing that...If folks would read the first two lines of my post they would know that I think.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I thought it was obvious enough that Brandon wasn't trying to do that. Also, Goldie said that irreputable sources were unacceptable. So, that's not part of the reason for the deletion?

In my decision to delete, yes it was. Suze didn't delete the thread, I did.

[JazmenFlowers]

the whole idea of moderators has always been a little questionable to me, but I never really cared...but it seems to me that these new moderators are being a little hoity toity...whatever...this is so stupid...all of a sudden they are quoting the guidelines and FAQ...I don't know, maybe it's just me...I doappreciate the work they do to keep the ledge in some kind of order, so thanks for that - especially Johnny Stew

[Janet]

The problem was for GDW was that it seemed that the post was put there for people to fight over what was stated in the link. Also, the link was also a message board, and we can't post links to other message boards.

There are people who are very new and maybe they always won't do things that everyone agrees with like say, Johnny Stew does ( but we all can't be as great as him

If everyone can just bear with us. AND please, if you feel something is wrong, tell us and we can explain or just admit our mistakes. We are NOT perfect, we just want to keep things peaceful and not offend anyone, that's it Sorry if anyone is upset but can you understand why maybe GDW thought what she did? If certain people have a rep of maybe going against the flow you kind of wonder if they keep doing the same thing?

Discuss, discuss, just maybe without the link and definitely without name calling to each other.

[GypsySorcerer]

It just seems to me that very few moderaters were around when I began posting, with the exceptions of Brian and Janet. Now, there just seems to be many more references to the FAQ and rules, etc. That is not a criticism of the current moderators at all, it's just that the moderators' involvement has increased some, IMO, and so perhaps many of us are adjusting to the changes.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by Janet

The problem was for GDW was that it seemed that the post was put there for people to fight over what was stated in the link. Also, the link was also a message board, and we can't post links to other message boards.

It wasn't a message board, but I have already cleared up that confusion elsewhere. So we are back to another reason again? Perhaps GDW could explain for herself why she thought that the link was put there for people to fight over when the discussion was intelligent and non-accusatory? For the record, I am not personally attacking her. If you had done the deletions, Janet, I would be asking you the same thing. I do appreciate you attempting to explain GDW's actions, though.

If everyone can just bear with us. AND please, if you feel something is wrong, tell us and we can explain or just admit our mistakes. We are NOT perfect, we just want to keep things peaceful and not offend anyone, that's it Sorry if anyone is upset but can you understand why maybe GDW thought what she did? If certain people have a rep of maybe going against the flow you kind of wonder if they keep doing the same thing?

True, all of us are fallible. No one should be ashamed to come out and admit that him/herself. In fact, as I said elsewhere, if it truly was a mistake there's no reason to get all up in arms over it. Mistakes happen. I'm willing to let it go if that's the case.

Discuss, discuss, just maybe without the link and definitely without name calling to each other.

I agree that name-calling is unacceptable. Happily, that has not occurred in these discussions.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

http://www.sweetness-light.com/archi...a-bushs-fault/

I don't think that's the problem. You should be able to post an article from a conservative website. That being said, I don't think it's a reliable source. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to post it.

Very well said.