Going through the posts tonight. It just seems like this is the old Donald.win. Where are the mods? Where are the topics regarding Q - or the focus remaining on Q topics? Sad day FRENS!
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Bro, I've noticed the same thing. I got a little bent up about it too. And I let it pass. Perhaps you should too.
The mods here have an incredibly difficult job. There's an influx of people, and an influx of content one might think is "not 100% on topic. As I see it, mods had three options. Two are clear cut: a) clamp down and lock the forum up to anything but on the nose Q talk or b) let it be a complete free for all. The third choice, which I think they've implemented fairly well, is to allow most content to be posted and allow upvotes and commentators to dictate what becomes "big" on the site. Now my first thought (and apparently yours as well - and I've seen others mention it, so we're not alone) is that A) would be the best option. But I've realized there are drawbacks to that. For one it's an incredible amount of work for the mods. Just incredible. Second, that creates an environment that is unwelcoming to new folks, of which their are many, and an environment that stiffles creative, branching conversation. And Q is all about creative, branching conversation.
I think the difference between here and TDW is highlighted by this middle ground between a total lockdown on tangential topics, but further highlighted by the quality of the user comments (for the most part), and how our silent users control the narrative by judicial use of up and down votes. The difference is, we're generally pleasant, sane, intelligent and compassionate and it's gradually working itself out for the better. Hell, even your OP, though dissenting, is better stated, with less vitriol, than a typical TDW buried comment.
I hope this makes sense to you.
My advice, since you seem an earnest individual, is to remember we're all on the same team. Try to guide those you find "out of line" with thoughtful words and lead by example. Deport the complete assholes and losers - the mods are doing pretty great taking care of them.
Glad we're all the same team. Glad you're on board. Glad you posted this OP. Hoping you stick it out and take the advice you might get in this thread to heart, and decide to use your energy to make others better. You clearly have the energy, as do 99.99% of people here.
Thanks for the OP, WWG1WGA
Thank you for your positive upbeat and informative reply. I know I need to have a little more patience, and compassion for people. I am working on that. Thank you for supporting me, and providing me with valuable advice. I hope you have a fantastic day God bless you.
Hey, no problem! We all get frustrated. I know I get enormously frustrated IRL, outside the forums. I'm not saint lol.
At the same time, what you said is fair. And you said it fairly. I always appreciate candor and try to help people like yourself who are obviously "thinking things through" with a passionate heart.
It's the least I can do. Thanks for venting your frustrations eloquently - you probably touched a nerve of some lurkers, and hopefully our conversation helped a few people keep their heads in the game.
WWG1WGA