Steve Toy
08-02-2009, 14:54
At AOS we see no wrong at all in challenging arguments/opinions in a robust way but we obviously draw a line at attacking the individual behind them.
Where threads become lively and discussions within possibly become heated moderation will occur only when this particular line is crossed.
We should desist from being too precious about our purchases, the way we set them up and thought process behind them. All members should also be able to distinguish clearly between an argument that may make their blood boil over or see red mist, and personal invective having a similar effect. The former is acceptable here, the latter is not. If you retaliate with personal invective to an argument that makes you angry, moderation will almost certainly be against you. If you argue your point robustly without recourse to getting personal you will likely enjoy considerable immunity from intervention by moderators.
All moderators and administrators play dual roles in both keeping this place running smoothly, facilitating meaningful discussions along the way and participating in those discussions on an equal footing with all other members. There is no rank pulling or editorial line unless clearly stated as such.
The two roles are not played simultaneously and other members should feel free to challenge the viewpoint of a mod or admin just as they would any other member.
The purpose of this forum is to share experience from which we may all be able to benefit in order to further our music listening enjoyment. We should not feel as though we are treading on broken glass or eggshells while this takes place.
Where threads become lively and discussions within possibly become heated moderation will occur only when this particular line is crossed.
We should desist from being too precious about our purchases, the way we set them up and thought process behind them. All members should also be able to distinguish clearly between an argument that may make their blood boil over or see red mist, and personal invective having a similar effect. The former is acceptable here, the latter is not. If you retaliate with personal invective to an argument that makes you angry, moderation will almost certainly be against you. If you argue your point robustly without recourse to getting personal you will likely enjoy considerable immunity from intervention by moderators.
All moderators and administrators play dual roles in both keeping this place running smoothly, facilitating meaningful discussions along the way and participating in those discussions on an equal footing with all other members. There is no rank pulling or editorial line unless clearly stated as such.
The two roles are not played simultaneously and other members should feel free to challenge the viewpoint of a mod or admin just as they would any other member.
The purpose of this forum is to share experience from which we may all be able to benefit in order to further our music listening enjoyment. We should not feel as though we are treading on broken glass or eggshells while this takes place.