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Title: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: debunker on April 05, 2013, 08:44:21 AM
Just asking!
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: ActualMat on April 05, 2013, 10:29:51 AM
I don't see why not. Everyone posts in their own way, there isn't really a formula for using a forum.

It's up to other posters to decide how much weight a members post actually carries and they shouldn't believe anything they read unless they see it backed up by facts.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: debunker on April 05, 2013, 10:52:31 AM
It does seem abusive to engage in drive-bys, or post links to your own propaganda and then refuse to discuss its basis in reality.

I suppose that just pointing this out should allow rational readers to discount such silly posts.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: faithlilly on April 05, 2013, 10:53:43 AM
I don't see why not. Everyone posts in their own way, there isn't really a formula for using a forum.

It's up to other posters to decide how much weight a members post actually carries and they shouldn't believe anything they read unless they see it backed up by facts.

Well said AM.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: gilet on April 05, 2013, 04:18:12 PM
I don't see why not. Everyone posts in their own way, there isn't really a formula for using a forum.

It's up to other posters to decide how much weight a members post actually carries and they shouldn't believe anything they read unless they see it backed up by facts.

It is so pleasing to see a forum where moderators understand the need for claims to be backed up by facts and evidence. I congratulate you for that.

And I agree wholeheartedly that other posters and readers will be able to make up their minds about posters who simply post and do not offer facts to support their claims.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: DeNada on April 05, 2013, 10:36:32 PM
what is debat?

Is it like debate but spelled incorrectly?
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: DeNada on April 05, 2013, 11:10:42 PM
so the question on this thread really was Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse to use a suitable implement to 'hit the ball'
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: gilet on April 05, 2013, 11:12:43 PM
Nah! The problem here is that he failed to use debat properly like most forum team members and was stumped for answers.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: DeNada on April 05, 2013, 11:23:34 PM
I could say back of the net but I am far to polite
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: DeNada on April 05, 2013, 11:33:21 PM
indeed
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: Eleanor on April 05, 2013, 11:45:44 PM
Back of the net!

Could someone tell me what Back of the Net means?  Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: Eleanor on April 06, 2013, 12:03:29 AM
Back of the net!

Could someone tell me what Back of the Net means?  Thank you in advance.

It's a phrase DeNada is apparently too polite to use - I believe it means "result!" or "goal!" or some such exclamation of victory.

Ah.  Then no wonder DeNada doesn't want to use it.
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: sika on April 06, 2013, 12:04:20 AM
Back of the net!

Could someone tell me what Back of the Net means?  Thank you in advance.
Alan Partridge used the phrase, to great comedic effect, after having 'got one over' on someone.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kEl5RvbGdik
Title: Re: Is it reasonable to allow posters to engage in drive-by posting but refuse debat
Post by: John on April 06, 2013, 03:33:50 AM
Members can post when and where they desire as long as they are respectful to other members.  Debates can take many forms and span minutes or months, there is no set rule about this.  Happy posting folks!   8@??)(