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[klr]

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I have another set of questions. What is the moderation like here? How is it similar/different to RDF?
Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

We are generally more flexible in this regard. Just how much is ... flexible.

[kiore]

Mac is used to be even more OT that's why the Feral tag, the OT you know is a sanitized version.

[AshtonBlack]

I have another set of questions. What is the moderation like here? How is it similar/different to RDF?
Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

Anything in "The Pub" is pretty much fair game, in the "serious stuff" we try to keep things on track.
The basic rule is "play nice" that is, if discussing something, attack the argument, not the person.
In the case you sited, we'd probably ask the person to keep it on track, or offer to split if its a serious derail. If it does start to get out of hand, then yes, we would split and PM the person to let them know where we put it.
But it's really up to the thread starter to start the thread in the right place to begin with. We can help and if anyone has any issues, then a report, PM or something to an admin or mod works.

[Pappa]

and the other admins are Pappa(site founder and our lovable leader)

I love you too man.

Trigger Warning!!!1! :

[Bella Fortuna]

Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

Ummm.... here there is a talent for derailing in a post or two. Except for a few areas, one can expect any given thread to denigrate to silliness and absurdity. If your OP is about Wagner, within three posts you'll be talking about the Three Stooges.

[Xamonas Chegwé]

I have another set of questions. What is the moderation like here? How is it similar/different to RDF?
Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

It depends where the post is made.

In the "Fun stuff" section, derails are the norm. Often the first post is a derail!
In the serious discussion sections, we try to keep things tidier.

But we are not anal about anything here. If the derail is vaguely OT, it tends to stay, if not, it will get moved to its own thread.

We DO NOT delete anything except spam and accidental duplicate posts. We do not censor posts (except as a joke!) We move threads to more appropriate places if we think they need it.

We like people to behave civilly towards each other. We don't tolerate personal insults (unless they are in fun and both parties are happy with that.) We also don't like it when a member takes an aggressive or provocative attitude to others, even if they are careful to avoid directly attacking them.

We don't give a fuck if people swear. Again, unless it is part of a deliberate attack.

We only issue board warnings as a joke. We use public reminders about conduct in the thread where any incident takes place instead. We don't ban anyone except spammers but if someone is a complete dickhead, they will find themselves on repeated 6 month vacations!

Here is a link to the forum rules.

http://rationalia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3449

[klr]

Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

Ummm.... here there is a talent for derailing in a post or two. Except for a few areas, one can expect any given thread to denigrate to silliness and absurdity. If your OP is about Wagner, within three posts you'll be talking about the Three Stooges.

But you would never do that now, would you, Miss Brazen Hussy Thread Wrecker extraordinaire?

[Clinton Huxley]

Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

Ummm.... here there is a talent for derailing in a post or two. Except for a few areas, one can expect any given thread to denigrate to silliness and absurdity. If your OP is about Wagner, within three posts you'll be talking about the Three Stooges.

Three?? We aren't doing our job properly if we ever get three sensible posts in a row.

[I'm With Stupid]

Schism of 08 was the very first of the schims. RD killed feral Off Topic and a fight broke out resulting in TAF, later a lot of us left TAF and came here.

Does that mean that we're now like the Anglicans being wooed over to the Catholic church with promises of bigotry?

[AshtonBlack]

Schism of 08 was the very first of the schims. RD killed feral Off Topic and a fight broke out resulting in TAF, later a lot of us left TAF and came here.

Does that mean that we're now like the Anglicans being wooed over to the Catholic church with promises of bigotry?

Yes, but substitute bigotry for a cheesy bacon roll.

[Azathoth]

Schism of 08 was the very first of the schims. RD killed feral Off Topic and a fight broke out resulting in TAF, later a lot of us left TAF and came here.

Does that mean that we're now like the Anglicans being wooed over to the Catholic church with promises of bigotry?

More like wooed by the mormons with promises of bigamy

[cowiz]

Plus I would add that all the mods and admins on this site are total arseholes

Especially DP

[Mac_Guffin]

So, the RDF's OT board used to be even more OT than it was?
I posted stupid shit like asking who's everyone's favorite current generation video game system.
What specifically wasn't allowed when I joined that was allowed before the schism?

Any other notable differences here?

[Pappa]

Are slightly OT posts given a little more leeway or less leeway? Like say that you're discussing Nietzsche's philosophy, and something about his relationship with Wagner comes up, then that leads to a little discussion about Wagner's music. If it doesn't get too out of hand, are posts like that usually left alone?

Ummm.... here there is a talent for derailing in a post or two. Except for a few areas, one can expect any given thread to denigrate to silliness and absurdity. If your OP is about Wagner, within three posts you'll be talking about the Three Stooges.

You didn't mention cheese.

[Pappa]

So, the RDF's OT board used to be even more OT than it was?
I posted stupid shit like asking who's everyone's favorite current generation video game system.
What specifically wasn't allowed when I joined that was allowed before the schism?

Any other notable differences here?

It was way more stupid than that.