[DMCForum] Re: ATTENTION: New DMCForum policies

["Josh Porter" <joshp1986@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think I was that person. Hi DML jr.

Josh

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Cory" <mrdelorean88@xxxx> wrote:
> Group,
>    Now i only see one single, tiny uno problema. I once asked about 
> bringing in a Moderator, and the reply was that it would equal up to 
> a DML Jr. Ladies and Gentlemen of this DMC-Forum, Say hello to DML 
> Jr. This place was created for off the wall, completly random chat, 
> the DML is for the serious stuff, technical and automotive. 
>     Dont You all see, this place was created to get away from that 
> stuff, and now because people who refuse to talk about religion,
> (Thats right, i said it, oh snap!) The freedom of being free is being 
> stollen away. Now, i only hope you guys know what your doing, because 
> i certainly dont. This is all pointless, a topic is brought up and 
> everyone starts to flip out. People have the right to know, and the 
> freedom to talk about things not always related to the DeLorean. So 
> in conclusion of this 2 paragrah essay, by a random voting session, 
> this forum has been screwed up.
> Use your Brains, not your ego,
> Cory
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ryanpwright" <ryanpwright@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > Group,
> > 
> > With the most recent round of "discussions", it has become evident
> > that political & religious conversation serves only to damage this
> > forum. A majority of voting members have agreed; Poll results at 
> this
> > time indicate:
> > 
> > Political: 12 against / 8 in favor / 7 don't care
> > Religious: 12 against / 7 in favor / 6 don't care
> > 
> > When this group was originally created, it's founders had hopes for 
> a
> > wholly unmoderated forum, rich in DeLorean knowledge and appropriate
> > conversation. Unfortunately, recent and ongoing events indicate 
> such a
> > forum may never exist. Rules must exist and some level of moderation
> > is necessary to ensure they are followed.
> > 
> > Effective immediately, political & religious discussion is no longer
> > welcome on this forum. While some level of politics will be 
> tolerated
> > - for example, discussions of oil prices - these topics must be
> > carefully handled and should be directly related to DeLorean
> > ownership. Trolling will not be tolerated, nor will responses to 
> said
> > trolling. I understand the desire to defend ones position when
> > attacked by trolls - I am often guilty of it myself - however, it is
> > in the forum's best interest that these posts be ignored.
> > 
> > Discussions that the moderators deem inappropriate will be handled 
> as
> > follows:
> > 
> > 1. A public warning will be posted in the relevant thread.
> > 2. Members who ignore the warning may be subject to a brief 
> revocation
> > of posting privileges.
> > 3. Continued violations will be handled on a case by case basis.
> > 4. In the interest of full disclosure, moderator actions will be
> > posted to the list.
> > 
> > Once a warning has been posted, it is no longer open for public
> > discussion. This includes any commentary about moderator actions. If
> > you have a complaint, contact the moderators privately.
> > 
> > Your moderators are: Greg (timnagin), Dave Stragand and myself.
> > 
> > It is a fine line we are walking - trying to keep this forum as open
> > as possible while still being useful for the majority of DeLorean
> > enthusiasts. We pledge to do our best to treat everyone fairly and
> > hope that you can respect our wishes for this forum.
> > 
> > -Ryan

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