How Many Folk Want The Idiot's To Take Over?

[Less]

Nothing really important, just accyweb.

We get strange folk on a regular basis, they always have someone that could be considered normal fighting their corner.

I always look on it as a fight to keep AccyWeb for it's members,

How many of you agree?

&

How many of you feel the idiot's should be allowed to take over?

The thing is without fighting them, the easier it is for them to ruin the site.

[Less]

OK only me voted so far, but 100% for fight the idiot's.

[DaveinGermany]

Think you could've had another option Less let the Idiots stay, but under the proviso they aren't taken seriously. I mean, come on, some of the novelty value they provide, plus it allows for folk to practice their put downs.

No, without the Idiots things wouldn't be quite as entertaining on Accy web. I think there's room for everyone on here, that's what makes it enjoyable.


PS, I take it this has been brought about by ABG ? What's he done this time ?

[Less]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Think you could've had another option Less let the Idiots stay, but under the proviso they aren't taken seriously. I mean, come on, some of the novelty value they provide, plus it allows for folk to practice their put downs.

No, without the Idiots things wouldn't be quite as entertaining on Accy web. I think there's room for everyone on here, that's what makes it enjoyable.

Yes, a fair comment from a fair minded man, did you really think I would use such easy bait to catch you?

This is for those that think with their heart but wouldn't touch the site if the people they protect had control.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I think the best response is to try not to take them on...don't answer them....try not to participate in the threads they start....just ignore them...and hopefully they will eventually get the message.
That, or bribe one of the mods to kick them out on their bum-bones.
I have particularly avoided the threads on here by a certain person...no names, no pack drill......but it has been relatively easy as this persons interests do not coincide with mine.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Less

This is for those that think with their heart but wouldn't touch the site if the people they protect had control.

Quite, I now see the logic behind the phrasing of your questions, do carry on with your survey Sir & may it be a resounding endorsement for sensible folk.

[annesingleton]

I do enjoy the novelty value as DaveinGermany says but it has tended to get nasty and not very nice in the past when people have overstepped the mark.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I don't think there is much novelty when you get someone posting, what is, banal rubbish.
Neither is it pleasant to read the nasty responses.

[annesingleton]

No Margaret, it does get very tedious.

[susie123]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I don't think there is much novelty when you get someone posting, what is, banal rubbish.
Neither is it pleasant to read the nasty responses.

Actually this time I thought the responses were amusing most of the time.

[Margaret Pilkington]

They start out being amusing......but it is like when you laugh at something a child does, it ceases being funny after a while....and becomes irritating instead.

[MargaretR]

Much as I relish the prospect of not having our most recently banned member on here, there is a problem with Less's proposal.

Some members define an idiot as a person who voices an opinion that is not 'mainstream' and non-compliant with their own views.

I have been labelled an idiot in the past for some unorthodox beliefs I hold, and an ex moderator made my posting 'difficult' at times.

A site is only as good as the moderators who control it - leave it to them to make such decisions.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Much as I relish the prospect of not having our most recently banned member on here, there is a problem with Less's proposal.

Some members define an idiot as a person who voices an opinion that is not 'mainstream' and non-compliant with their own views.

I have been labelled an idiot in the past for some unorthodox beliefs I hold, and an ex moderator made my posting 'difficult' at times.

A site is only as good as the moderators who control it - leave it to them to make such decisions.

Come on, hon, your beliefs transcend the mere unorthodox ... sorry about that .... just joking But I don't think you are the kind of person Less is talking about. You don't hold your beliefs and express them because they are unorthodox. You do it because you believe in them. And there are no doubt some of us who read them with an open mind.

And I'm with DiG with this one ... And they do have some entertainment value as fools; but more like Will Kempe than Robert Armin.

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Think you could've had another option Less let the Idiots stay, but under the proviso they aren't taken seriously. I mean, come on, some of the novelty value they provide, plus it allows for folk to practice their put downs.

No, without the Idiots things wouldn't be quite as entertaining on Accy web. I think there's room for everyone on here, that's what makes it enjoyable.


PS, I take it this has been brought about by ABG ? What's he done this time ?

Agreed 100%. As DiG says idiots are great entertainment value and they provide excellent target practice. There's also the question of who decides who's an idiot and who isn't. Let 'em stay but take the mickey out of 'em at every available opportunity, I say!

[cashman]

Seems i have missed summat today?? The latest one i notice is banned again, Thats what happens when i spend the afternoon at the game.