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DENNIS
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Location: Punta Banda
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Carl Yaztremski will be signing Edward Wassermans book because he's too timid to sign it himself.
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amir
Senior Nomad
Posts: 559
Registered: 5-4-2007
Location: Todos Santos, BCS
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So there are tools to block spam, to block certain email addresses, block callers on your cell-phone, parental controls to block inappropriate
content, etc. They are great tools. People don't have to use them if they don't want to, but it is a wonderful option for some members.
I personally don't read posts of some members who spew only hatred and confrontation. I have also wondered why the moderators ignore repeated
offenders of board rules, while they summarily block others for what seems to be less global offenses.
Tolerance? You Bet! 
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David K
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Posts: 64851
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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| Quote: | Originally posted by amir
... I have also wondered why the moderators ignore repeated offenders of board rules, while they summarily block others for what seems to be less
global offenses.
Tolerance? You Bet! |
Yes, that is something I have noticed (a lot)!  But, the world isn't a fair place, so why should Nomad be any different? I
think they would keep more people (specially mature people) here if they didn't allow the hate posts to stay.
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oladulce
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Location: bcs
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The other forum I read is a "Vbulletin" based bulletin board and it does have a feature that allows users to set up an "ignore posts" list in their
own control panel. This feature is called an "Ignore List" on their site.
You click on the member's name and next to their bio is the option to "add user to your ignore list". Posts made by that person will no longer come up
on your version of the forum but it will not impact anyone elses viewing.
I've never felt the need to "ignore" anyone on the other site so I don't know how much it impacts the flow of a thread to block out posts.
Don't know if I'd use the feature if it was available on Nomad. But, it might cut down on headaches from doing this 
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soulpatch
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I use the "avert my eyes" feature and it really works well. I really haven't seen anything I didn't want, on some level (kind of like a car wreck), to
see.
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Stickers
Senior Nomad
Posts: 571
Registered: 4-12-2006
Location: SoCal
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If you are not yet a grumpy old man then reading their posts can be educational and maybe help prevent you from becoming one.
I am personally working very hard on preventative measures and not making much progress.
I must add though that I have no problems with TRUTH which seems to be something many cannot deal with these days. If what seems to be a nasty post
is truthful I welcome it.
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Bob and Susan
Elite Nomad
Posts: 8813
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Mulege BCS on the BAY
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"can't we all just get along???"
ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King
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BajaNomad
Super Administrator
Posts: 4999
Registered: 8-1-2002
Location: San Diego, CA
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Mood: INTP-A
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| Quote: | Originally posted by amir
...I have also wondered why the moderators ignore repeated offenders of board rules, while they summarily block others for what seems to be less
global offenses. |
There are few individuals that are in the "summarily block" category.
The goal is to keep people participating, not kick them off the board. Certain individuals when proposed with a choice however, have made the
decision for themselves to not participate further - and they are held to their word (within the technical abilities we have here to do so).
The key piece of what you wrote is this phrase: "what seems to be".... and my reminder to you is things are not always as they seem... and in these
instances, I'd say without exception that this is absolutely the case.
Regards,
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Doug Means
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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The Gull
Super Nomad
Posts: 2223
Registered: 8-28-2003
Location: Rancho Descanso, BCN
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Mood: High
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
“The extreme license given individuals to vent, dissemble, excoriate and indulge their hates verbally, winds up destroying the expressive freedom
that other people, less bold and less opinionated, need. ... The overall result is a less expansive, less robust sphere of expression and sound,
worthwhile thoughts aren't shared.”
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This is pure crap. What this wimpy jerk is saying is that a strong vocal representation of an idea will drown out an intimidated responder resulting
in a "less robust sphere of expression."
Perhaps the responder should grow a pair.......vocal chords that is. |
Calling someone a "wimpy jerk" is tolerated, so what is next?
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Martyman
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Registered: 9-10-2004
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I think they would keep more people (specially mature people) here if they didn't allow the hate posts to stay.
Please god, do not allow me to become a mature person
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Packoderm
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Registered: 11-7-2002
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If we had a member view filter:
The off-topic forum would be a whole different place. The cyber-bully factor would virtually evaporate. Would the number of people who block a
particular member show up on the Stats sections? If I were blocked from many
member's view, how would I announce that I have changed my ways and will no longer be a troll?
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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And, if we were required to have a camera on our computer showing us live and in action, all the nonsense would stop. Anonymity invites anti-social
behavior.
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Sharksbaja
Elite Nomad
Posts: 5814
Registered: 9-7-2004
Location: Newport, Mulege B.C.S.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
And, if we were required to have a camera on our computer showing us live and in action, all the nonsense would stop. Anonymity invites anti-social
behavior. |
Now you're scaring me.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
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Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Now you're scaring me. |
Sorry. I wasn't suggesting we should do it.
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vandenberg
Elite Nomad
Posts: 5118
Registered: 6-21-2005
Location: Nopolo
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Mood: mellow
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Now you're scaring me. |
Sorry. I wasn't suggesting we should do it. |
And why not.
Here a preview of my webcam:
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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Xlnt.
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BMG
Super Nomad
Posts: 1776
Registered: 6-10-2007
Location: La Paz / Bahia Asunci�n / Away from home
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Now you're scaring me. |
Sorry. I wasn't suggesting we should do it. |
And why not.
Here a preview of my webcam: |
First time I've seen you smiling.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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amir
Senior Nomad
Posts: 559
Registered: 5-4-2007
Location: Todos Santos, BCS
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Mood: chiropractic
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Viva Baja !!! Viva Nomads !!! 
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