Intellectual Discussion Thread

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Why don't they ban people for swearing...anyone notice that?

 

well unfortunately some people take the internet seriously. but like, everyone has been complaining about the staff and i just don't understand why. everyone seriously needs to grow up and realize that this is a kingdom hearts fansite and the majority of the users are probably below the age of fifteen. if i had a kid on this website, i'd be worried for him to randomly get attacked by one person, and then a ton of other users join it. i seriously shouldn't have to be worried about that on a KINGDOM HEARTS site.

 

The prophecy is slowly being fulfilled...how bout that...

 

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You have a kid?

 

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"First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.

Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.

Then they came for me,
and there was no one left to speak out for me."

 

I hope you do not mind clarity in regards to a certain factor!

See, the thing with this is that most of the imposed rules have generally been unwritten notices among staff members who in the past have taken a more apathetic approach to some of these things. I am not blaming them specifically of course, but the reality is that these rules have always generally existed and stronger teams of caretaking assist in cracking down on these instances more so.

Even in this regard, I do not believe that "maintaining the status quo" is justification for continued rudeness towards members with whom you share similarities in interests. Especially in such a time where many of those in question have become mature enough to understand this.

Carry on but please stay civil.

 

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But then what happens if the members that are "upset" are simply overly sensitive? Does that mean that we all have to act and post with butterflies and rainbows because we don't want member XYZ to have a hissy fit?

that is my real questions.

 

that's not even it. people are deliberately going around and calling others out, and once one person does it, more join in. it's not "oops, i accidentally said this and upset this person with no intention of doing so."

 

Certainly not, namely because it is definitely understood that perpetual butterflies and sunshine is impossible!
One simply has to be careful with to whom they deliver the caustic jokes. Humour is encouraged here, but for those with whom one is unfamiliar then how would one understand whether or not they may be sensitive to such a topic? And what is more, sensitivity may have a justified reason behind it.
Even then, delivering jokes and having fun is possible while keeping the caustic degradation of members to a minimum where it can be understood as light joking, I would say. There is a difference between joking around and giving off the air of derisive attitude, would you not agree?

 

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I don't see what you mean. There are a handful members that consistently do things that are considered bad form and get told so (Amaury and his blog threads, others and their insensitive things), but I do not see people deliberately grouping together. It is far more common for someone to make an offhand comment and then for another's reaction to that comment to pull in vultures.

Can you give some examples of members that have been specifically called out like that?