Has removing the strict rules made things better in GD:2004?

[Feanorcurufinwe]

[ShimokitaJer]

1. Fuck yeah

For example, I am now able to post a comment with a subject line "Fuck yeah" and not have anyone alert me because they think I am attacking them.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

3. Actually, that was never disallowed

I didn't see you around here for awhile... were you banned?

[ShimokitaJer]

7. Not banned, but exceeded the number of warnings allowed

I had never had a single warning before January, but I got six in quick succession when I started talking about my opposition to the New Democrats' condoning of the PNAC policy of unilateral preemptive military action.

Some might call that a coincidence.

On edit: With regards to what is allowed and what is "disallowed," the rules were vague enough that those with a quick trigger finger on the alert button could generally find a sympathetic mod if they alerted often enough. I don't think there was any bias on the part of the mods, but I think some DUers abused the rules with baiting and alerting, altering posts in order to trap responders, etc.

[LoZoccolo]

2. I voted "no" but let me qualify that.

I think things are better in GD:2004, but not because of the rules. I think it's a combination of two things - Dean dropping out (support him or not, he was controversial), and then Nader coming in (this seems to have re-solidified people around a common enemy).

[jenk]

4. YES!

[Cuban_Liberal]

5. Absolutely. n/t

[tedoll78]

6. Not sure.

But I'm really looking forward to when the official nominee-related rules kick-in so that much of this anti-Kerry/Edwards crap can be booted. I'll take great delight in that..

[BL_Zebub]

10. Yes, we must not question Kerry

...or Hell forbid, we might have to admit what a lame excuse of a candidate he truly is. :eyes:

[tedoll78]

12. Aww..

poor thing.

If you actually read the rule, legit criticism of Kerry is allowed. Claims of Kerry being non-progressive will most likely be laughed-out before they're modded. Using DU to defeat the Dems' nominee is not allowed.

[BL_Zebub]

8. Anyone who was here on Friday knows the Devil's answer

:evilgrin:

[Cuban_Liberal]

9. Just being able to reply 'Bullshit!' once in a while is nice.

:evilgrin:

[THUNDER HANDS]

11. as long as this is temporary, it's kinda fun

I like being able to be all smug about Kerry. It's the best answer to his critics.

[edzontar]

13. An unqualified yes. Many who were banned for debatable reasons

Are back, and I am happy to see their names and hear their voices again.

Many of them were Dean supporters and other progressive warriors, and thus among the most intelligent, discerning and well-informed people on the entire board.

But there are so many other reaons why this is great.

For example, I am thankful to be able at long last to tell people what I think of their stupid ideas.

Also, I think the timing was ideal.

Thanks to the lifting of the ban, we have been able to witness the petutant, spoiled tantrums of the ABB-Kerry or nothing crowd in their full, uncensotred, and infantile glory, especially after the Nader announcement drove them over the edge into fll-throttle, near-psychotic frenzy.

It is a lot more fun to stop by here these days.

[Cuban_Liberal]

14. Agreed, edzontar!

I've seen almost non-stop alienation of Dean supporters by Kerry supporters since the rules were lifted, which is great, as far as I'm concerned. :)

[fishnfla]

15. Was there a rule about allegorical train wrecks?

all these people, got something against engineers?

[SEAburb]

16. Kick

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