Adults and mature teens only- no obnoxious, stupid people allowed- Page 18
Adults and mature teens only- no obnoxious, stupid people allowed
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#425mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 6:56pmSomething which I have suggested in the past, and seen utilized on other boards, is to have small waiting period between when you join the site and when you're first permitted to post. For example, you're not granted posting priveleges until you have been a member for one week (or whatever discretionary period is decided upon). It essentially forces new members to lurk for a few days before posting, that would hopefully help limit the dozens of newbie mistakes we get everyday, and people would get a feel for the atmosphere of the board before really deciding if they want to throw themselves to the wolves.
"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. "
--Sueleen Gay
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#426mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 7:14pm
I had been pretty vocal about thinking that creating an Old Farts Board would have been preferable to the Student Board, but alas, I had no influence. Unfortunately, I think that the Student Board was undermined when a former moderator treated it as a punishment when he "banished" kids to the Student Board. My hope for it was that it would be perceived as a safe place to go and carry on about all that stuff without fearing the "adults" charging in and getting snarky. I know that I have gone off on kids for complaining about their parents in threads on the OT board, but I would never consider attacking the same poster/same post if it was on the Student Board. I could, in theory, but I wouldn't...because that's the appropriate place for discussions like that. I also think that the name Student Board was taken a tad to literally...it doesn't have to be posts just about school.
I have a similar vision for the Old Farts Board...no strict rules, no secret passwords...just a place that is designated for people who fall into the older end of the age spectrum. I would hope that no one would go postal if a younger person had something valid and relevant to add to a discussion posted, but I would expect that younger people would respect the idea that the Old Farts Board isn't their niche. Everyone could still read whatever board they want to read, but might think twice about jumping into a discussion on the Old Timers Board that they might be more likely to enter into on the OT board.
I think that it becomes problematic if one tries to "over patrol" and set too many rigid rules and regulations. I see the idea of having multiple boards as a positive force, not an exclusionary one. Think about how things shake out at a big family gathering... the adults tend to gather in one area and the kids head toward another spot and the young adults might even be in another room... but it's never a rigid division...some kids just naturally hang in the adults room, even if they aren't doing much talking, and there are always the adults who enjoy the kids room more. The OT board is like the dining table where everyone comes together.
I absolutely support the creation of an additional board to support another optional "environment", be it the Modern Maturity Board, the Serious Discussion Board, or the Grown-Up Room. Just as the OT board has a different character than the OT board or the Student Board, I think the new one would also develop its own tone. But I would strongly advise against making things too complicated or over-controlled.
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
Updated On: 2/19/06 at 07:14 PM
#427mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 7:49pm
ANything but "modern-maturity" -- it sounds SO old!
Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#428mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 7:54pmJust for the record, my tongue was planted FIRMLY in my cheek when I suggested Modern Maturity.
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
#429mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 7:56pmoh, flit, i so want to see you on the "modern maturity" board. can we have a "lowered expectations" board too?
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#430mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:01pmHey...I pierced my freakin' nose. That's ought to qualify me as being modern, although mature, not so much...
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
#431mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:04pmyer a prevention article come to life, dearie.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
ikmbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/05
#432mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:05pm
I know I am a little late in this but this is my say:
Yes, I can be the teen with grammar mistakes. I think an adult board would work. I know I wouldn't look at it only because I don't classify anything near adult, but I know all of you adults would appreciate it a lot! Don't worry guys, my english teacher this year is really into grammar and I've learned a lot from her. I'm getting better at it!!
#433mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:06pm
"I think that the Student Board was undermined when a former moderator treated it as a punishment when he "banished" kids to the Student Board."
Iflit, thank you for being an adult/old fart/modern mature person who is willing to say this out loud. I expressed frustration about this in the past - and was completely ignored. Perhaps if something could be done to remove the stigma of the SB as the BWW Recycle Bin, it would ease the frustrations of those on this thread a bit.
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#434mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:09pmomg, the student board rules! i lurk there all the time and wish i was a student again so i could post. they're so lucky to have their own place to go and for the fact that they can make whatever they want of it without the interference of pushy adults! god, if only us older people had a place like that, but i guess we'll just have to soldier on and try to hide our jealousy.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#435mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:12pm
That irked me from the very onset of the Student Board. It was preordained to fail.
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#436mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:13pmI wonder if anyone actually bothers to moderate the Student Board? Who KNOWS what's being discussed over there, lol.
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
#437mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:14pmyou think i'm kidding about lurking.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#438mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:15pmPapa, I'm trying to be proactive. I've tried to be proactive on the Student Board by starting and/or participating in social threads, I'm trying to be proactive here by making suggestions that may lead to greater board harmony. If you have any constructive criticism to offer me, I would welcome it; but I don't appreciate being mocked.
Avatar - Isaac, my blue-fronted Amazon parrot. Adopted 9/7/07. Age 30 (my pet is older than me!)
#439mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:19pmthat was not mocking, that was an honest attempt to stir interest in the student board. the fact that you are so defensive as to assume that i was mocking you (and arrogant enough to think that i pay more than passing attention your posts) is a crystal clear argument for an adult board.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#440mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:22pm
CM...I believe his mockery was aimed more at me, not to worry.
papalovesmambo for Student Board Moderator '06? If you're hanging there anyway, at least you should make yourself useful.
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
#441mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:24pmthe state has asked me very nicely not to associate with children. something about warping their minds beyond all recognition...
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#442mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:26pm
"That was not mocking."
Papa - in that case, you have my apology for being snippy and jumping to conclusions.
It's true that I tend to be defensive when it comes to this issue. I've received some pretty nasty messages from people over my opinions on the Student Board which were insulting and unwarranted. However, that's my problem and not yours. You have my apologies.
Avatar - Isaac, my blue-fronted Amazon parrot. Adopted 9/7/07. Age 30 (my pet is older than me!)
Updated On: 2/19/06 at 08:26 PM
#443mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:29pmi'm sorry, i only accept apologies that are delivered from all fours in gaellic in the key of a with lute accompaniment. but i'll take yours under advisement as a public service to the board.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#444mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:30pmDamn! I knew I shouldn't have sold my lute on eBay...
Avatar - Isaac, my blue-fronted Amazon parrot. Adopted 9/7/07. Age 30 (my pet is older than me!)
#445mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:42pmcolleen_lee - while that probably makes the most sense, I don't think anyone would really be interested enough to wait around a whole week for posting privelages..
"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."
#446mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:45pmThats the point Sally anyone truly interested would wait around a week.
So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.~Office Space
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#447mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:45pm
"colleen_lee - while that probably makes the most sense, I don't think anyone would really be interested enough to wait around a whole week for posting privelages.. "
Well it doesn't have to be a week (that was just an arbitrary length of time), I've seen sites utitlize a 24 hours waiting period, a 3-day waiting period, and there was one that had a 1-week waiting period.
"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. "
--Sueleen Gay
#448mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:47pmWhen I first joined this board, I knew some musical theatre and Broadway history but I didn't know much at all about forums like this one. I certainly wouldn't have waited around a week, not knowing what is in store here. My point is, is it really fair to expect EVERYBODY to be exactly the way you want them right off the bat? I understand no one wants to waste their time with pointless threads, but still...
"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#449mature people only
Posted: 2/19/06 at 8:49pm
Sally, they're saying a week, not a year. It's seven days. I know that I lurked here for several months before I even created an account. An extra week would have been nothing.
And even if it did prevent people from sticking around, they're probably not those who would have contributed much in the first place.
I'm not really advocating that a limit be placed on first time posters, but I don't think it's something that couldn't work.
Actually, if I'm not mistaken, some boards won't let members start threads until they've been a member for some predetermined amout of time. That sounds like a pretty fine idea to me.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
Updated On: 2/19/06 at 08:49 PM
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