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| | | Author: | TorontoLego  | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 13:58 | | Subject: | Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 299 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
We could have a pre-set background colour change as the discourse becomes more
extreme.
The Green background could turn to Yellow if discussions are ongoing about items
for sale --
Chrome bricks, custom parts etc.
The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
When the Yellow background is up - members would be encouraged to post OFF TOPIC
items, jokes, links to cute videos etc.
When the RED background is up - free for all -- anything to change the subject
-- Dirty Jokes, links to "other" videos, Religion and Politics discussion --
EVEN posts to e-bay LINKS selling LEGO instead of just posting all the info necessary
to see it without a simple one click solution !!!!
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| | | | | Author: | .bob | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 13:59 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 66 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | | | | Author: | legoman77 | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:26 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
We could have a pre-set background colour change as the discourse becomes more
extreme.
The Green background could turn to Yellow if discussions are ongoing about items
for sale --
Chrome bricks, custom parts etc.
The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
When the Yellow background is up - members would be encouraged to post OFF TOPIC
items, jokes, links to cute videos etc.
When the RED background is up - free for all -- anything to change the subject
-- Dirty Jokes, links to "other" videos, Religion and Politics discussion --
EVEN posts to e-bay LINKS selling LEGO instead of just posting all the info necessary
to see it without a simple one click solution !!!!
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How about limiting the length of a post? If it goes over 100 works change the
back ground color to black and the printing is in black, so perfect idea.
John P
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| | | | | Author: | dvsntt | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:32 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| I politely include my opinion as not favoring this idea. If only to add a suggestion
to prevent being hollered at, as not having suggested anything better, I would
suggest seeking forums or chats that pertain to these sensitive topics you wish
to discuss, and discuss them with people who are also interested in discussing
them.
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| | | | | Author: | Reki_Lobsheek | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:32 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| even though I am a strong defender of free speech in general and "fought" for
that right here in the Forum as well, I have never seen any good come out of
such discussions.
I think the decission to ban certain objects has merit and has improved the Forum
over time
after all, this is a Lego website and if people want to discuss non-Lego related
items, there's blogs and Forums in excess all around to do that on
so "no" from me
Reki
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| | | | | Author: | TorontoLego | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:34 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Follow Up -- STILL NEED SARCASM FONT
In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
We could have a pre-set background colour change as the discourse becomes more
extreme.
The Green background could turn to Yellow if discussions are ongoing about items
for sale --
Chrome bricks, custom parts etc.
The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
When the Yellow background is up - members would be encouraged to post OFF TOPIC
items, jokes, links to cute videos etc.
When the RED background is up - free for all -- anything to change the subject
-- Dirty Jokes, links to "other" videos, Religion and Politics discussion --
EVEN posts to e-bay LINKS selling LEGO instead of just posting all the info necessary
to see it without a simple one click solution !!!!
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| | | | | | | Author: | Darth_Smithy | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:39 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | Follow Up -- STILL NEED SARCASM FONT
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Lol!
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| | | | | Author: | JediRob | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:39 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
We could have a pre-set background colour change as the discourse becomes more
extreme.
The Green background could turn to Yellow if discussions are ongoing about items
for sale --
Chrome bricks, custom parts etc.
The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
When the Yellow background is up - members would be encouraged to post OFF TOPIC
items, jokes, links to cute videos etc.
When the RED background is up - free for all -- anything to change the subject
-- Dirty Jokes, links to "other" videos, Religion and Politics discussion --
EVEN posts to e-bay LINKS selling LEGO instead of just posting all the info necessary
to see it without a simple one click solution !!!!
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| | | | | Author: | matthewcrandall | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 14:47 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
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Not just no....
I belong to enough groups that have areas like that and/or allow posts like that.
I come to LEGO sites to get AWAY from some of that, especially in the
midst of election season. 
I find there's enough to argue about just in brick-related issues, anyway.
Play Well,
Doc Crandall
"The Brick Detective"
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| | | | | Author: | MidwayPete | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 15:00 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | You can always start your own Bricklink discussion blog for banned topics. |
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| | | | | Author: | bje | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 15:02 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
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"Extreme Yawn"
No - Just watch the news; that should be enough to get a daily fix of dumb, dumber
and dumbest if you want it. Don't need it here!!
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| | | | | Author: | FigBits | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 15:27 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
We could have a pre-set background colour change as the discourse becomes more
extreme.
The Green background could turn to Yellow if discussions are ongoing about items
for sale --
Chrome bricks, custom parts etc.
The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
When the Yellow background is up - members would be encouraged to post OFF TOPIC
items, jokes, links to cute videos etc.
When the RED background is up - free for all -- anything to change the subject
-- Dirty Jokes, links to "other" videos, Religion and Politics discussion --
EVEN posts to e-bay LINKS selling LEGO instead of just posting all the info necessary
to see it without a simple one click solution !!!!
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This is an absolutely horrible idea, because by allowing banned subjects, you
completely remove any negative consequences to posting dirty limericks and links
to Rick Astley videos. I am flabbergasted and utterly horrified and deeply disturbed
and mildly irritated and completely discombobulated that such an idea would even
be thought up, let alone posted.
Tomorrow, though, I am going to suggest that unregistered members be allowed
to talk about politics and religion in the Forum, because I think this is the
main reason so few people shop here.
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Marc.
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| | | | | | | Author: | TorontoLego | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2010 16:18 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, fleury writes:
| | In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | I propose that the Forum rules that outlaw discussion of Religion or Politics
should be lifted in times of
"Extreme discourse".
We could have a pre-set background colour change as the discourse becomes more
extreme.
The Green background could turn to Yellow if discussions are ongoing about items
for sale --
Chrome bricks, custom parts etc.
The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
When the Yellow background is up - members would be encouraged to post OFF TOPIC
items, jokes, links to cute videos etc.
When the RED background is up - free for all -- anything to change the subject
-- Dirty Jokes, links to "other" videos, Religion and Politics discussion --
EVEN posts to e-bay LINKS selling LEGO instead of just posting all the info necessary
to see it without a simple one click solution !!!!
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This is an absolutely horrible idea, because by allowing banned subjects, you
completely remove any negative consequences to posting dirty limericks and links
to Rick Astley videos. I am flabbergasted and utterly horrified and deeply disturbed
and mildly irritated and completely discombobulated that such an idea would even
be thought up, let alone posted.
Tomorrow, though, I am going to suggest that unregistered members be allowed
to talk about politics and religion in the Forum, because I think this is the
main reason so few people shop here.
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Well played sir.
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| | | | | Author: | Rolf | | Posted: | Oct 21, 2010 12:19 | | Subject: | Re: Allow Banned Subjects. | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:
| | The background would then turn to RED if discussions are ongoing about individuals
and ethics/morality.
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And add warning banner to wear flameproof clothes. 
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