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Bureaucracy 1: Like Kafka, Only Funnier  

A thread to discuss naming threads, board policy, new thread suggestions, and anything else that has to do with board administration and maintenance. Guaranteed to include lively debate and polls. Natter discouraged, but not deleted.

Current Stompy Feet: ita, Jon B, DXMachina, P.M. Marcontell, Liese S., amych


Lyra Jane - Mar 19, 2003 10:48:04 am PST #8044 of 10001
Up with the sun

We have a policy that no one feels empowered to enforce, is what it seems to me is the problem.

This is my perception too. I think when we created the short etiquette including that policy, we were viewing Stompies more as moderators (I know that's how I was thinking when I drafted it.). It turns out that's not how things operate officially.


Dana - Mar 19, 2003 10:48:49 am PST #8045 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

We have a policy that no one feels empowered to enforce, is what it seems to me is the problem.

Okay. So, first step. We decide if we're a) happy with having the entire community participate in enforcement, b) want the Stompies to handle it by themselves, or c) create a new group of people to handle the enforcement.


bitterchick - Mar 19, 2003 10:49:29 am PST #8046 of 10001

We have a policy, yes?

See, I don't think that's a policy. It's kind of vague. When I say policy, I mean something firm and detailed with what constitutes a warning and how we notify that party, etc.

For example, once we have it in place, if we warn someone, I think they should get an email. The email would explain that this is an official warning and then the policy on warnings, suspensions and banning should be included so they are fully aware of what we're talking about.

What do you think B, C, and D are?

I think this is B. I dunno what C and D are yet.


P.M. Marc - Mar 19, 2003 10:50:06 am PST #8047 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

I like plan B.

Seems the best.


Allyson - Mar 19, 2003 10:50:06 am PST #8048 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

What about yanking their asses into Bureaucracy? Is there a way to ban them from the threads except this one?

A sort of, "Yo, you're raising a ruckus, and we need to talk to you about it and see if we can reach an understanding."

Keeps the threads clean, and allows those weird ass compassionate people a chance to give training a troll a shot, without fucking everyone's posting experiences.

Gives 'em a shot at a fair hearing, takes them out of the situation.


Katie M - Mar 19, 2003 10:51:43 am PST #8049 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

...and we can do that, in our formally approved procedure, once we have a topic to do it in. I like the Dead Horses name. It amuses me.

...er, and that was a reply to Dana, several posts up.


Connie Neil - Mar 19, 2003 10:52:35 am PST #8050 of 10001
brillig

those weird ass compassionate people

Well, at least you didn't add "Conservative". Proud to be a member of the Weird Ass tribe.


Sophia Brooks - Mar 19, 2003 10:53:29 am PST #8051 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

For example, once we have it in place, if we warn someone, I think they should get an email. The email would explain that this is an official warning and then the policy on warnings, suspensions and banning should be included so they are fully aware of what we're talking about.

I like this. This should be clear.

We still run into this:

Okay. So, first step. We decide if we're a) happy with having the entire community participate in enforcement, b) want the Stompies to handle it by themselves, or c) create a new group of people to handle the enforcement.


Sophia Brooks - Mar 19, 2003 10:56:15 am PST #8052 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Oh-- and I think the whole community should participate in enforcement-- in the chill and doblerize and hey you are being a PIA way.

It is more the when exactly do we give a warning that I am not sure the whole community can participate in given the need for timliness and our penchant for discussion.


P.M. Marc - Mar 19, 2003 10:59:06 am PST #8053 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

Remember, peeps. No talking in the Press and Beep Me threads.