05-14-2016, 06:04 PM
(05-14-2016, 04:32 PM)Bronco80 Wrote: Webmaster
(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 with Kinser'79/Bronco80 on this. I find it odd to censor stuff just because some fascist sites upstream like to do this stuff. I say, if some wahoo fascist .gov or .com site censors, it's THEIR loss. I'm a moderator on a mailing list and I don't censor any of the "7 words you can't say on TeeeVeee. I just censor spams, out of hand flame wars [I just ask the participants to take the conversation offline. ], and blatant ad-homs. I know that's not doable here. I don't know if there's a way to make a mosh pit thread.
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