Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?
I think we can all agree that threads about tweaks like fuses, stones, mats, power conditioners etc. stir up all kinds of controversy, conflict and ill will.
Short of banning discussion of these controversial topics, is there another solution to this problem?
I got this idea from teo_audio’s comments about a solution implemented at Canuck audio on another thread:
“Canuck audio tames it by having a cable and tweak area for threads. Where any counter to the idea that such things are functional (in attempt or in analysis), is not tolerated.
Meaning.. threads where people discuss tweaks, or mods or cables and so on, if a naysayer posts there, and interrupts the discussion, in any way, they get their posts deleted. And...if the given naysayer can’t hold their tongue, after said deletion-ish warnings..... they will, rapidly, via any repeats in behavior, find themselves banned from the forum. They have to grow up, or get lost.”
You may not like parts of his description, but I think the idea has real merit.
I propose a new “safe haven” sub-forum, with some special rules, for the discussion of tweaks. These rules would ONLY apply to this specific sub-forum, the current rules would continue as they are in all other areas.
The special rules would be along these lines:
Posts that categorically deny the possibility of tweaks having any effect or value are not allowed.
Posts proclaiming tweaks to be “scams” “cons” etc. are not allowed.
Posts that directly state, or imply, that another poster is lying, are not allowed.
Posts that make absolute negative statements like “Science proves it can’t work.” are not allowed.
Posts demanding measurements, controlled listening tests etc. are not allowed.
Posts that express skepticism (without making absolute negative statements), ask tough questions, or request more information are welcome.
Of course, some who hold the above opinions may object, but they would still be able to express those opinions in all other parts of the forum, just like they always have.
What do you think?
That has already happened. Many new members are afraid to post and some of the members who have been here a long time have stopped posting long ago because of the discourse some like to bring here. Shame. |
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thecarpathian and builder3, Thank you for your thoughtful insight, responses and lessons. Much appreciated. But it still is a shame that when discourse is added to like minded sharing discussion, the moderators get triggered somehow and shut it down. And the one(s) that do bring discourse know this and said like minded sharing discussions are stopped, abrutly.
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Thanks TC, I knew it was always Agon’s decision, but as I stated before, other threads without discourse to this day have gone on for years, talking about the same things. And multiple threads talking about the same things? Is a very common occurence here. And it's kinda hard to impossible to continue to post to a thread discussion(s) that has been taken down and closed by the moderators. |
thecarpathian
I have to disagree with you there. When discussions are cordial, like minded members have been posting to discussions here that have been lasting for years. And with all due respect to you, you know this to be true. But I must thank you again for being cordial to me, even if we may disagree. Now see, that was'nt so hard was it? |
