Should we form a forum peace committee (FPC)?
coinguy1
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I was just having a "conversation" with a fellow board member and we briefly discussed the possibility of forming a forum peace committee (FPC). This was partly in jest and partly serious, but we certainly need something like that around here sometimes!
Just off the top of my head - the FPC would have less power than the FTC or the SEC. It would consist of a committee or posse of "elected" board members, who would have peace-keeping powers of some sort. Forum members would obviously have the right to disobey the committee's recommendations and sanctions but would be advised to comply or face the consequences (which have yet to be determined).
Who is for the idea?
I am willing to serve as part of the FPC if you want me to.
Who volunteers to serve on the committee?
Who is willing to abide by the FPC's recommendations?
Who is going to form a counter forum peace committee (CFPC)?
It is anticipated that we would need the cooperation of the following people, among many others, in order for this idea to work: Adrian (who has exhibited exemplary behavior, as of late), Lucy, Russ, DCAM (who, by the way, has been showing a willingness to cooperate lately), Clark, JWarren (oops, he left with the elections) and CoinDr (if he chooses to return). I'm sure that many other names will come to mind shortly. It would need to be a total group effort.
What does the board say?
Just off the top of my head - the FPC would have less power than the FTC or the SEC. It would consist of a committee or posse of "elected" board members, who would have peace-keeping powers of some sort. Forum members would obviously have the right to disobey the committee's recommendations and sanctions but would be advised to comply or face the consequences (which have yet to be determined).
Who is for the idea?
I am willing to serve as part of the FPC if you want me to.
Who volunteers to serve on the committee?
Who is willing to abide by the FPC's recommendations?
Who is going to form a counter forum peace committee (CFPC)?
It is anticipated that we would need the cooperation of the following people, among many others, in order for this idea to work: Adrian (who has exhibited exemplary behavior, as of late), Lucy, Russ, DCAM (who, by the way, has been showing a willingness to cooperate lately), Clark, JWarren (oops, he left with the elections) and CoinDr (if he chooses to return). I'm sure that many other names will come to mind shortly. It would need to be a total group effort.
What does the board say?
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that is why I would elect him, I like his style
I have never found Adrian to be the problem. His threads may sometimes be controversial. That is OK. That helps to illicite responses. It brings different opinions. That is good. The problem arises when certain Members feel they must attack him personally and call names. Then the thread goes to flames.
It needs a good motto, too. You know, the police have "To Protect and to Serve..." what could the motto of the mighty Forum Peace Committee be....?
I volunteer. Lucky for Anaconda too. Because after his proclaiming to love to fight last night, I was lacing up my gloves and getting ready to climb into the ring and let him chase me around for awhile. Boy, is he lucky. Can you imagine how tired he would have gotten? Hey, I'm hard to catch. I'm thin. I was at one time going to make my living as a professional wrestler called "The Pencil." Would have had a bright orange spandex costume, with an eraser colored pill-box hat. Would have struck absolute fear into the hearts of millions. But, I guess I will settle for being a Peace-nik now.
Let it be done! I will join the committee if anyone would want someone as strident and bellicose as myself. One for all and all against the one (who gets out of line)!
Clankeye aka: The Pencil.
And Bear is a natural choice.
"Remember, only you can prevent Forum Fires" (sorry, Bear)
a bear,
a snake (no offense, Adrian),
a goat (well, Klector Kid works, as a kid is a young goat and his icon is an animal),
a bull (Greg pretends to be a mean bull at times) - no JWarren, though, Greg!
a couple of dogs to choose from,
Clankeye, because he helped me vocalize my idea - but please, no references to his being Mr. Pencil, except when he chooses to "erase" any board members who are acting up
Anyone else? Maybe we will include another member who comes up with the best idea for our FPC motto. Suggestions are welcomed.
I think we need to recruit Windwhispersintrees just because his handle is so darn soothing.
Pushkin would be good. His large cat strikes fear.
Oh, and I have been told by Mrs. Coinboard that I have the right to speak for her in this matter. Yes, she is definitely in.
Clank
Or kick people off the forum for 24 hrs after a percieved threat/knock/slam towards anybody else's ideas?
I suppose some peolpe should be evicted - but who is to decide? Wouldn't that be the duty of comeone like carolj a forum moderator who works for CU?
I guess I am wrong - we NEED a forum peace committee and model it after the United Nations - we could pass resolutions, pay people to watch over the percieved bad peoples' shoulders and make sure their keyboards are not used for bad things.
If a couple or a few board members want to go at it in a thread, so be it.
Change the channel. It's everyone's own self control that is needed.
It like when a woman called to complain that their local TV station accidentely aired a porno film for 21 disgusting minutes.
I don't think it is workable as everyone has a different opinion as to what is worth discussing.
It's like someone telling me that a coin should grade higher because of its "eye appeal", I just happen to disagree.
IMHO. Joe.
<< <i>we NEED a forum peace committee and model it after the United Nations - we could pass resolutions >>
Perhaps weapons inspectors; weapons of mass destruction must be hunted down.
Once these weapons are exposed we can all breathe a little more easily. It'll be a
sad-dam world if it isn't safe for all.
This idea of mine was at least partially in jest. I do think it would be fun to form a FPC committee and come up with proposed or hypothetical powers that they would have. But, practically speaking, I am afraid that we would need cooperation from forum members who would be unwilling to provide it. My real hope is that this will prove to be a fun diversion from some of the name-calling, flaming, etc. And, that maybe we can all learn to take some of this non-coin stuff less seriously.
You're gone, dude! See ya! If you do a seach on "Stman" you will find that any reference to you, or by you, in these forums has already been eliminated. The committee has spoken. I am talking to a ghost.
Clankeye
Edited to add: And your little dog, too!
William S. Burroughs, Cities of the Red Night
this idea. DCAMFranklin, I hear you.
Regards,
Barney
<< <i>evict all people who post threads of a derrogatory content towards blazing toning/FBL Frankies >>
Intialily I didn't think much of this idea in jest, however the above statement sounds very good!
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
But notice I did not have a wink or smile in my previous post.
From: The Forum Peace Committee
To: Enforcer of The Forum Peace Committee
Subject: Stman
Text: Note that Stman did not use wink icon in previous post. File for future action.
Status: Pending.
<< <i>The HepKitty could be Secretary >>
Rats, do I have to be sober?
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
HepKitty will have no time for such nonsence in my kingdom......I got plans for her.
<< <i>I got plans for her. >>
You know, this idea is getting better by the minute!!!!!
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
CCR - excellent ideas. As a matter of fact, you've just been appointed secretary.
Stman - watch it. Henceforth, no winking is allowed unless permission is granted ahead of time.
Agentjim - if you want to serve on the committee you will have to 1) remove your mask and 2) purchase a minimum of 5 of Adrian's Ebay items. And, no, I don't have $20 zillion dollars you can borrow.
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
The Rev. Stillforth Clank
<< <i>but ccr u left me out im the Prez. >>
Sorry I`m not currently in a position to appoint a President.