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Archer, any mod, whoever, you may close this whenever you want, in fact it may be better if you do, I just want this read by anyone who cares. I was in the process of posting this in the Seleukos thread before it was closed. Now, I understand fully that this issue has been a problem in the past (spam, flaming, etc) and there is nothing you will tell us on the Sel issue that you haven't already. That's ok. I have neither the power nor the authority to see it, nor is it going to kill me if I don't. That said, I do read Curial threads, and this caught my eye and it did seem...funny. The relevant part of that post is displayed below.
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I do agree with one point made- the younger members of this forum are filling their part admirably (the young part I mean). There's flame wars going on in the Curia, where I've been taught by reading threads here is pretty much a "beyond reproach" area that's supposed to illustrate the best of the community. I honestly don't care how many posts I've had here or how long I've been here (if someone uses that against my credibility so be it) but I'm speaking from a platform of common sense and decency, which I've learned over twenty years. If you are going to be part of a community based on debate and discussion, and you are charged with keeping it ordered and respectful, it is your duty to be beyond reproach yourself and to try to see all sides. Moderators should not be flaming and popping off in the most important area of this site (aside from the "Alhambra" which I didn't even know existed until today).
Anyway, that's my two cents on the matter. Those who call themselves adults and who speak from an adult platform need to learn how to act like it, and when I say this I say it to everyone. The best way to convey an idea is clearly and concisely presenting your arguments in a way you feel illustrates your point best, and the best way to do so is to try to understand all aspects. In my mind, you can't refute something if you don't even know what you're refuting.
In my mind, this statement applies to everyone, not just moderators, administrators, civs, whatever. I am not a civitate and I cannot post in the Curia, or my answer would have been in the relevant thread. I also believe this statement will help the forum, in which I've had several wonderful discussions and debates and which I hope remains strong.
With that, I am open to the idea of replies, as those in the forum will likely have an opinion on this. However, I now leave this to the administrators. If they feel it is in the best interest of the forum to close this, then by all means, cut it, and quickly. If admins believe a discussion would serve the forum well, then I will participate, elaborate on any part of my statements and answer any respectfully posed question. Thank you.
Archer, any mod, whoever, you may close this whenever you want, in fact it may be better if you do, I just want this read by anyone who cares. I was in the process of posting this in the Seleukos thread before it was closed. Now, I understand fully that this issue has been a problem in the past (spam, flaming, etc) and there is nothing you will tell us on the Sel issue that you haven't already. That's ok. I have neither the power nor the authority to see it, nor is it going to kill me if I don't. That said, I do read Curial threads, and this caught my eye and it did seem...funny. The relevant part of that post is displayed below.
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I do agree with one point made- the younger members of this forum are filling their part admirably (the young part I mean). There's flame wars going on in the Curia, where I've been taught by reading threads here is pretty much a "beyond reproach" area that's supposed to illustrate the best of the community. I honestly don't care how many posts I've had here or how long I've been here (if someone uses that against my credibility so be it) but I'm speaking from a platform of common sense and decency, which I've learned over twenty years. If you are going to be part of a community based on debate and discussion, and you are charged with keeping it ordered and respectful, it is your duty to be beyond reproach yourself and to try to see all sides. Moderators should not be flaming and popping off in the most important area of this site (aside from the "Alhambra" which I didn't even know existed until today).
Anyway, that's my two cents on the matter. Those who call themselves adults and who speak from an adult platform need to learn how to act like it, and when I say this I say it to everyone. The best way to convey an idea is clearly and concisely presenting your arguments in a way you feel illustrates your point best, and the best way to do so is to try to understand all aspects. In my mind, you can't refute something if you don't even know what you're refuting.
In my mind, this statement applies to everyone, not just moderators, administrators, civs, whatever. I am not a civitate and I cannot post in the Curia, or my answer would have been in the relevant thread. I also believe this statement will help the forum, in which I've had several wonderful discussions and debates and which I hope remains strong.
With that, I am open to the idea of replies, as those in the forum will likely have an opinion on this. However, I now leave this to the administrators. If they feel it is in the best interest of the forum to close this, then by all means, cut it, and quickly. If admins believe a discussion would serve the forum well, then I will participate, elaborate on any part of my statements and answer any respectfully posed question. Thank you.
