Discussion of Warning System

[Kinser79]

(05-14-2016, 05:14 PM)Webmaster Wrote:

(05-14-2016, 04:32 PM)Bronco80 Wrote:

(05-14-2016, 03:19 PM)Webmaster Wrote:

(05-13-2016, 10:28 PM)Kinser79 Wrote: Word filters are a terrible idea and a great way to end up with an echo chamber.  The warning system is probably fine but in order to have it enforced, we're going to need written rules otherwise it becomes arbitrary which of course results in an echo chamber.

If the idea is to have actual debate here, that requires free speech here.  Anything less will result in overmoderation, echo chambers and a quick death of the forum.

I’m not sure how the word filter creates an echo chamber since its context neutral. I implemented it mainly because some filtering programs will block sites based on language, and I want to stay clear of the filters.   I agree about having rules and non-biased enforcement, I’m working on drafting the rules and selecting moderators.

Which filtering programs are you referring to?

I don't agree with Kinser on the echo chamber point but I would personally prefer that profanity wasn't censored.  But it's your board, and I'll abide with whatever you decide.  Another alternative thought: is there a setting to remove the censors when people are logged in?

I’m talking about the firewalls/filters the schools and offices have, on another site I was on people were getting blocked by their office so the administration of the site put up in a filter.  I’m not personally bothered by profanity but I 1) I want to keep the site from getting blocked and 2) I want to attract new users, and too much foul  language especially in subject lines will turn off some prospective users.  I’ll see if there are plugins the limit the filter to subject lines.

These in and of themselves are problematic as many schools are instituting word filters to prevent access to any line of thought that hasn't been directly approved by the administration.