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Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« on: February 07, 2007, 03:57:15 PM »
  When the idea for this forum was first discussed it was supposed to be a place where people could post suggestions or about problems with the site without fear of having to face a back-lash if their idea went down badly. It seems that its rarely used for that purpose.  Instead people are using it to post things that they don't want to put their name to.  To me this goes against the whole principle of having to back up your words and to me that is anti-Intensity.   Its cowardly and whilst I understand that some people use this forum to try stir things up a bit, why can't they do so and put their name to it?

So the question is- what do other members feel about this forum? 


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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2007, 04:10:20 PM »
haven't really been paying much attention.

i mean i haven't really given it much thought.


why don't we take it over and turn it into the anti-emo forum.  where there are no rules and only anarchy applies?
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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2007, 04:18:30 PM »



why don't we take it over and turn it into the anti-emo forum.  where there are no rules and only anarchy applies?

Sadly I thought that was what the whole of Intensity was supposed to be like.

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2007, 04:22:38 PM »
anarchy without democracy.

let the shit float freely here.  no holds barred.  balls out.  to the maximim.
etc....
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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2007, 04:24:35 PM »
anarchy without democracy.

let the shit float freely here.  no holds barred.  balls out.  to the maximim.
etc....

And what about the admins not 'outing' cowards guest posters?

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2007, 04:26:09 PM »
well, i guess that if this forum is declared under anarchy rule than all bets are off.

it would have to be a gentlemany thing not to out people.
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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2007, 04:28:07 PM »
haven't really been paying much attention.

i mean i haven't really given it much thought.


why don't we take it over and turn it into the anti-emo forum.  where there are no rules and only anarchy applies?

When I first threw out the idea(s) for this, I thought it would be a place for guests to post and try the site on for size!  Which has happened to some degree, but, it turned more into a place where former disgruntled members could hit and run and present members can be anonymous.  It was not intended to be a site for posting suggestions about the site, IMO.

Turning it into a "No rules, anarchy forum" would certainly apply to the term "free for all".

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2007, 04:31:40 PM »
well, i guess that if this forum is declared under anarchy rule than all bets are off.

it would have to be a gentlemany thing not to out people.

Well, if your going to have anarchy, then "outing" should be allowed!  IMO

Don't allow or frown on "Outing" in the general forums where guests can post,  unless it's something really nasty and outrageous!

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2007, 04:35:22 PM »
Suggestions I have:

We keep it as it is and change the name to what it really is: the Coward and shit stirrers forum.

We change the name to the suggestion box- posts about the site are kept anonymous, whilst other 'guest' posters are outed if a member asks.

We go with your suggestion and make it a 'gloves off' forum, no politeness, no pc bullshit and no rules about whether admins out members or not.  If you're a site member and post here as a guest you take the chance that someone will out you.

We leave it just the way it is- no-one else gives a shit really  :laugh:

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2007, 05:00:01 PM »

  It was not intended to be a site for posting suggestions about the site, IMO.


But it says that's exactly what its for in the board description  ???

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We encourage mainly site discussion topics or issues that involve the site and suggestions to improve the site.

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2007, 05:57:49 PM »

  It was not intended to be a site for posting suggestions about the site, IMO.


But it says that's exactly what its for in the board description  ???

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We encourage mainly site discussion topics or issues that involve the site and suggestions to improve the site.

I stand corrected, guess I don't read certain things after awhile.  The third suggestion sounds intriguing and good!  But, if it goes to the fourth suggestion.......I don't really give a shit! :-* ;)

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2007, 07:10:29 PM »
  When the idea for this forum was first discussed it was supposed to be a place where people could post suggestions or about problems with the site without fear of having to face a back-lash if their idea went down badly. It seems that its rarely used for that purpose.  Instead people are using it to post things that they don't want to put their name to.  To me this goes against the whole principle of having to back up your words and to me that is anti-Intensity.   Its cowardly and whilst I understand that some people use this forum to try stir things up a bit, why can't they do so and put their name to it?

So the question is- what do other members feel about this forum? 



I have a hard enough time keeping up with stuff, without contradictions being deliberately introduced. I'd have to agree, it is the definition of anti-Intensity, the way I understand it. I kind of thought that once we become members of Intensity, that we no longer needed to have safety nets or airbags and that we can deal with the real world the way it is, feast or famine, rain or shine, Ginger or Maryann ...

I like your third suggestion.
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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2007, 08:12:07 PM »
I have always use My username when I make a suggestion anywhere on the forum.
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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2007, 10:59:52 PM »
I agree that it's cowardly for people who are already members to post here. I like the idea of keeping it for the people who want to try out the site without registering, but the admins should be able to out the cowards who say things they don't want to put their name too.

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Re: Is this forum anti-Intensity?
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2007, 11:24:56 PM »
i rather enjoy scrap heaps outside the box shenanigans.

he keeps things interesting.
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