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This sounds like a very workable plan. I have been reading TBP for quite some time. I have only started posting. I have read many of the threads and write posts out and at the last minute don't post them.
Paula | March 7, 2008 7:24 PM
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Praise the Lord this looks reasonable if equally enforced.
LiZ
LiZ | March 7, 2008 7:36 PM
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Flagrant Facist Gestapo Tactics!!!
Free Speech Rules!!!!
Okay, now that we have that out of the way, it sounds good to me, though some times things may need to get a little off topic in order to make a point.
I am worried though, that, in this political season, since there is a very diverse array of opinions concerning the merits of canidates and some of those who hold strong opinions are part of the moderator team, I am a little concerned on the possible use of that bully pulpit to quash dissenting opinions in regard to which canidate may or may not be best suited to lead the country for the next four years.
diddlygrl | March 7, 2008 10:17 PM
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I hate bickering, but I even hate rules more. I suppose I am somewhat of an anarchist. This is your site, though, and I readily admit I have seen threads go completely out of control. In the end, I think that setting standards (yech!!!) is the right choice...and necessary. If the site wants to maintain any credibility as a place where ideas can be intelligently exchanged. And I am not worried about anyone here abusing power. You actually let things go out of control for too long, obviously trying very hard to keep a completely open exchange.
jerindc | March 7, 2008 10:45 PM
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No problems with it from me.
Cathy | March 7, 2008 10:54 PM
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Looks good. Can we start a "blog pool" on who will be the first to go? Just kidding.
MonicaHelms | March 8, 2008 1:03 AM
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I am surprised that this only drew six comments.
Paula | March 8, 2008 4:41 PM
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well it drew 8 comments.
LiZ
LiZ | March 8, 2008 5:15 PM
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I believe your policy will work well.
Dawn on sagebrush | March 8, 2008 6:15 PM
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I would have another suggestion to add to this.
Is there a way to limit the length of comments?. It was mentioned previously in another thread that when comments are very verbose, we tend to skip over tham. So even if valid and useful points are made, the reader doesn't take the time to digest them. This isn't challenging the length of the original articles, just the comments to them. But I don't know if this is technically possible because I'm not one of those computer geeks.
shakay | March 9, 2008 12:37 PM
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