Moderation...

Post by **kato** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:46 pm

Hey, I ran across a funny idea that could be used to moderate posts. Every time someone gets out-of-line, the font for their posts shrinks by one point. If they are excessively annoying, their posts just dwindle away to nothing. Perhaps there could be a probation period after which their font would slowly grow back to normal size. Whaddaya think? Maybe I'll post a poll...

Post by **Yasmeen** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:01 pm

That's a pretty cool idea!

Post by **kclimb** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:08 am

I like the idea.... if they're that annoying that's exactly what should happen.

Good thinking!

Post by **vic** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:08 am

Imagination is a wicked tool!
(nice idea)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:27 am

Interesting & clever idea, Kato, but it's not practical in phpBB.

I have a much simpler idea that requires only self-control: If someone in particular annoys you, don't read his/her posts.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 3:07 am

well, what about those one's you love to hate?

Post by **Meadows** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:13 pm

Yeah, it is definitely impractical. Who decides what is annoying? BION, I think some people enjoy J.H.'s posts

Post by **overhung** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 3:27 pm

I'll decide who's annoying.

Post by **Christian** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 3:03 pm

Another way to look at it, which helps me when I remember, is to look at my reaction. Other people are going to do whatever they do. I have some little control over my reactivity. When I look at my reaction to someone's behavior or words I learn something about me. Usually there is something in that other person that is also in me and I react strongly when I am reminded of my own so-called failings or defects.(forgive my impertinence,if you can)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 3:20 pm

exactly, Christian!