porch decorum
due to the upheaval in the porch decorum lately, i have
pretty much gone into lurker mode until i could get a
better understanding of the direction the porch was going.
i find the recent events fascinating, disturbing and
necessary for the progress and development of this
community of wonderful people. i am bothered by the tone
set by some of the "porch elders", however, as to the purpose
of the porch. the porch has come to be a gathering place of
a variety of personalities and tastes, which up until the
last week, seemed to work. the porch may have started as
a gathering place for "friends of voltaires", but i
believe it has evolved beyond that and is a gathering
place for a community inspired by pluralism, diversity
and a common interest in investing. i would like to see
the porch continue in that direction. that is what
inspired me to join and i'm sure has been a drawing factor
for many others too. (becoming a friend of tom's has just been
an added blessing) as much as i highly regard free speech
and 1st amendment rights, i find that community standards
and democracy in their enforcement to be just as important.
however i also believe in the right of those standards to
be challenged and tested periodically which builds a solid
foundation for the community and is one of the great
principles that founded this wonderful country i am so
greatful to be living in. however, as much as i bristle at the
thought of a moderated thread, i now believe that it has
become apparent that in order to keep the greater community
intact, it is necessary. i would like to propose a solution
that may be in the best interest of the community. i would
like to see a committee elected by the porcher's for the
purpose of moderating the thread. i think a group of 5 to 7
individuals would be good. when someone presents a problem
on the thread the offended poster would openly post a complaint to the
committee and community. the complaint would try to be resolved
by mediation (PM) and if that didn't work the committee would
formally present, upon agreement, a warning to that poster.
if the poster continued their actions the committee would
consult by PM and decide whether or not to allow the poster to
remain on the thread. if the decision is to terminate the
poster, the commitee would then notify Uncle Frank to terminate
them. i think this would eliminate a lot of the gestapo
element to the moderated thread. it would also give the
community a voice and action without having to engage the
offender, continuing the abuse and board glut. if you all
agree with me on this i would like to nominate some people
here to the committee. these are people i feel would give fair
and thoughtful consideration to their decisions.
Voltaire
RR
DepyDog
elpolvo
ScottMantz
claptonsguitar
wstera02
i really love this thread and hate to see it splintered over
the actions of any one detractor. i am hoping that we can mend
any damage and continue on in the spirit this board was intended.
i look forward to many years of welcoming new posters, sharing
our lives and interests and many more porch parties. if i
haven't told you lately...i love you all! she
p.s. to dealer...you are not on the list for nepotistic reasons
not personal. you are welcome to arm wrestle your brother for
the position however :-) |
