toldailytopic: If you were in charge of TOL which members would you ban?
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elohiym
Well-known member
I was banned permanently once.
Maybe your husband needs to grow up, swallow his pride a little, and ask nicely to come back.
Nang
TOL Subscriber
My husband never did.
That is the point.
He was banned for opposing Clete and Clete's "hatefulness.''
My husband did so without vulgarity.
Without profantity.
Without injury.
He was PERMANENTLY banned due to language that defended his home and his wife's person.
Why is ghost, et. al. allowed to attack posters and their families with temporary bans that only allow him to return to continue his filth?
Knight was stupid to ever ask this question on the Topic of the Day, for this is a generic fault that exists on TOL, that will eventually see the light of day.
Nang
Arthur Brain
Well-known member
Is that it? You had a right go at both myself and TH for some mere light hearted banter yesterday. Is having a sense of humour sinful or something in your world view?
Nang
TOL Subscriber
Bah, to your juvenile sense of humour, too.
Arthur Brain
Well-known member
Then perhaps a better approach would be to ask Knight whether he'll consider reversing the ban? Also - why do you continue to be a gold level subscriber if you have such a problem with the place? :think:
Lovejoy
Active member
I completely ignorant of the circumstances being discussed, so this is directed at no one in particular. It seems, though, that for some people, freedom is too much responsibility. They need lots of locked doors to function. I myself probably have far more rules than are required for a Christian, but such is the human condition, I suppose.
elohiym
Well-known member
Do you think he's stupid for not banning you permanently, too?
Nang
TOL Subscriber
God only knows why he has not.
I would only ban those whose posts are absolutely against the rules.
But I would pay close attention to those posts which have the appearance of libel or slander. They ought to be addressed immediately and condemned.
Also I would watch for bullying and warn the bullies that their behavior is not conducive to fruitful dialogue.
I wonder if anything can be done, an intervention of sorts, when polarization is occurring?
I confess to getting a laugh out of some of the outrageous indignation expressed by some posters. I'd hate to see that disappear.
We have rather a delightful mixture of posters here. I hope that continues.
Lovejoy
Active member
Hey, I just got back! Well, not from a ban, per se...
Welcome back Lovejoy. You are always a pleasure!
Arthur Brain
Well-known member
Oh well, I apologize if my sense of humour doesn't always hit the levels of Wildian wit. I happen to appreciate how much humour can help in life no matter how 'juvenile' at times it may seem to some. Frankly your comments were out of order yesterday as being able to laugh doesn't negate the serious issues and the tribulations of life. Sometimes it's a way of coping but don't let that stop your soapbox.
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Nang
TOL Subscriber
I never paid this subscription. Some generous person gifted it to me.
Oh well, I apologize if my sense of humour doesn't always hit the levels of Wildian wit. I happen to appreciate how much humour can help in life no matter how 'juvenile' at times it may seem to some. Frankly your comments were out of order yesterday as being able to laugh doesn't negate the serious issues and the tribulations of life. Sometimes it's a way of coping but don't let that stop your soapbox.
The trouble with soapboxes is that they are so tippy! I have fallen off of several!
elohiym
Well-known member
Well, to whoever that generous person was:
"Spank you, Helpy Helperton! Spank you very much."
Nang
TOL Subscriber
Showed this post to hubby . . .
He says: "Knight would have to swallow his pride a little and ask nicely that he come back."
Nang