To All Members, Please Read

[Jason]

I've been in contact with many members lately about some concerns in our community forums.

In response, I have instructed our team to approach moderating issues somewhat differently, which will undoubtedly be a breath of fresh air. I know you will notice a more friendly, positive atmosphere.

In return, I would like to ask something of you. If you notice any fellow members going off track, nicely suggest they hop back on board. If a moderator asks you to do something, please comply. If you have any general questions or concerns, please let me know.

But let's not let issues turn into problems. Let's not turn friends into enemies. Let's not cause ruckuses and then pretend we didn't.

We're all here because we love to debate. I'm going to make things better for you so you can help make things better for everyone.

Deal?

[Primum non nocere]

Hm... something happen while I was away?

Sounds good to me...

[tinybear]

I was here all the time and I didn't notice anything amiss.

[The Bacon Guy]

Nor I. Still, any change in the moderation of the past few months can only be a good thing.

[Aussie]

Here here! I haven't seen any probs with mods, but I'm sure we can all take a step back and be a bit nicer to each other, even if we have opposing views.

[Praxius]

Here here! I haven't seen any probs with mods, but I'm sure we can all take a step back and be a bit nicer to each other, even if we have opposing views.

Does one actually have to be..... nice?

I mean, I'm not here to make friends and I don't care if I make enemies.... I'm just here to debate as straight to the point as I can...... maybe crack a joke or two.... but me..... nice?

I dunno if I can be anymore nice then I already am....... I could try to smile, but then I risk collapsing the universe.

I could try not being as much of a jerk, but I dunno about nice.

For me, that'd have to involve me actually caring about people's blogs or what they did in the run of their day, or whatever unfortunate thing happened to them and say how sad it makes me feel........ that'd all just be a lie..... and lying isn't nice.

[Jack]

Aussie didn't say "nice", just "nicer".

[Praxius]

Aussie didn't say "nice", just "nicer".

Ah, true.... but I don't know if I could be anymore "nicer" then I already am..... if I did I'd have rainbows shooting out of my butt

[tinybear]

Same here. Here I am. Blowing kisses. What could be nicer?

[Aussie]

Aussie didn't say "nice", just "nicer".

Beat me to my own response!!!

I was more talking about attacking the post, rather than the poster anyway (and that's just in general).

[gela]

I'm glad.
I've already noticed a positive change since this thread was posted.

[tinybear]

You have? Gosh. You're very perceptive.