Just a curiosity poll for our community.

Discussion in 'Blazers OT Forum' started by BenDavis503, Dec 23, 2009.

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Should we be able to vote posters off the site?

  1. Yes.

    11 vote(s)
    25.6%
  2. No.

    32 vote(s)
    74.4%
  1. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

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    I don't think I am out of line by posting this. I am just curious what the general population thinks of this.

    Should we be able to vote people off the site? There are certain people who bother us to no end. Constantly dragging us and our beloved franchise threw the mud.

    At what point does a few extra Google AdSense clicks become worth it? Are we being bullied by an internet forum and not banning people, for a few AdSense clicks? I would donate whatever "certain posters" generate just to not see them around.

    Anyhow, I am curious what you all think of being able to vote posters off under extenuating circumstances.
     
  2. Minstrel

    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    I voted no. I don't think we need to be encouraging the formation of angry mobs. ;)
     
  3. drexlersdad

    drexlersdad SABAS

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    semi ironic coming from you, having been banned/suspended multiple times.

    but no, it would become a cocksucking party, we dont all have to get along, and even the computer nerds can go to prom.
     
  4. bintim

    bintim Member

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    No, because as long as everyone is pissed at someone else, they are not looking at me.:tsktsk:
     
  5. MrJayremmie

    MrJayremmie Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely not. People can do whatever they want on this site as long as they are within the site rules.
     
  6. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

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    You are right. And if I was voted off the forum, I would accept it.

    Good points guys. Thanks for the info. MIXUM just pissed me the hell off earlier and I am trying to figure out ways to get him gone besides flying to Buffalo !
     
  7. 44Thrilla

    44Thrilla cuatro cuatro

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    I think everybody who gets worked up by another persons' own personal opinion should be banned.
     
  8. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

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    Stop minimizing.
     
  9. MrSelfDestruct

    MrSelfDestruct Louie, Louie, Louie

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    I agree that it would be a bad idea to vote folks out. Especially when there is such an easy way to avoid having to do so: the ignore feature.
     
  10. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

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    yeah but you can see when someone quotes someone you blocked.

    kinda sucks.
     
  11. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

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    Glass houses and all that.
     
  12. blue32

    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    I voted yes, because a lot of posters make this place suck, however, I downloaded FFVB for firefox which totally removes posters from the entire message board when you add them to the FFVB ignore list.

    As in, I never see the word "MIXUM" on my screen. I was going to add PapaG, for the stupid avatar fiasco, but decided not to... lol. no hard feelings bro. :)
     
  13. Colonel Ronan

    Colonel Ronan Continue...?

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    No, it just doesn't seem right.
     
  14. DP

    DP He shoots, he scores!

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    Bahahhaa!!! -falls out of his seat-
     
  15. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    I like free speech, even if I don't agree with it. Actually, especially if I don't agree with it. I like to have my assumptions and viewpoints challenged; any good idea can withstand the crucible of debate.
     
  16. Colonel Ronan

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    I don't agree.
     
  17. ucatchtrout

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    Free speech and the exercise of it is part of what makes this place unique.

    Change that by holding kangaroo court every time someone gets their panties in a bind and this website will simply turn into a giant circle jerk.
     
  18. Wheels

    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    :lol:
     
  19. Jayps15

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    I can't say that I consider many of the problem posters/threads to be bastions of intelligent debate. It's more like a handful of idiots screaming at the top of their lungs and everyone else just trying to talk around them, and occasionally everyone gets swept up into trying to explain logic/reason to people with less analytical skills than a toddler.
     
  20. DaRizzle

    DaRizzle BLAKER

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    Kick Denny the hell off this site
     

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