On Wednesday, June 6, 2007 07:20:18 PM Josh Saddler wrote: > Wulf C. Krueger wrote: > > IRC is more or less self-moderated. > I'd have to disagree, given the pure insanity and horsepiss the last 48 > hours have been. Clearly, we can't keep ourselves in line.
Well, yes, there are exceptions from the general rule, of course. We're still here, though, and will still be in spite of the "phenomena" you describe. > > Do we really need moderation on the list? Or could we just literally > > moderate ourselves instead? Could we try and succeed to be just > > ignore some flames instead of adding oil to the fire? > This doesn't seem possible. We don't seem to be able to moderate > ourselves because it doesn't look like we have any authoritative > figures...or people we listen to. Not often enough to make the > slightest bit of difference, anyway. We shouldn't really need authoritative figures. We've left kindergarden at least a few years ago. If people can't moderate themselves, the rest of us who can should probably just ignore them completely. The trolls *will* give up then rather sooner than later. Believe me, I've seen this over the course of almost 20 years now in many communities I've been a part of and all of these survived quite a few more disgruntled former or even current members. A thicker skin and letting things rest for a while really cools down one's temper. :-) Best regards, Wulf
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