On more than one occasion something I posted in Old #1 was thought to be in need of moderation. My bad. :whoopin:
Here's to a fresh start
But first, I'd like to say good by to an old friend: :thanks: for the good times, it won't be the same.....
.....but that's the idea, isn't it?
The extreme length of this thread creates a value, and collection of postings that discourages its removal or closure. With that in mind, the thread will now be closed and archived for reference. The discussion can now be continued here.
Its limited size should permit moderation without regret, including its removal or closure.
Empath
Well played
sir, yes sir!
~ Chance
8. Whining and complaining about the rules
CPF has rules. Just about every forum on the internet has some kind of rules. All of you are here at CPF because of how it is run and the atmosphere. There are other forums you can go to but you choose to come here. The rules exist in order to keep things running smoothly and to maintain the atmosphere that you all enjoy when you come here looking for information or to share information. You all have seen what can happen when everyone is just left to do what they want. Total chaos and disorder. How do you expect to be able to find the information you're looking for if you don't know where to start looking for it? Should we just have one big forum and you can post any topic you want in it and use any kind of language and insult other members and just generally run amok? Of course, that is a ridiculous notion. And that is why we have rules. So that your experiences on CPF are pleasant and informative and fun.
The rules exist because someone at sometime abused CPF and rules had to be made. If everyone comported themselves as mature adults, we wouldn't have to have rules. But unfortunately, that is not how things are.
The moderators and administrators of CPF are around in order to keep order. Do not whine or complain about the rules and do not abuse the moderators or administrators for enforcing the rules. It is very disruptive to the board when gripes take over a thread. Take them off the board in either private messages or email. The alternative is to go and start your own forum and set your own rules.