10-01-2024, 06:49 PM
(10-01-2024, 06:21 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: P&R was placed on break because just about every single thread was quickly devolving into juvenile pissing contests between members...something that I warned about previously, and that apparently went totally ignored.
Giving members a place to have these discussions ends up being a useless effort if all they do is make the subforum a collection of insults, name calling, personal attacks and questioning the intelligence or character of others.
When it comes to the fate of P&R...I have no idea right now. What I do know is that P&R regulars had the choice between trying to make it a more civil place, or continuing to let it go the toxic route. Even after the reboot, it seems most preferred the latter...which is disappointing.
As for the fate of P&R, I don't know right now...because it's basically turned into X.
'Holic, I've said it many times but I will reiterate. This is your show to run however you like. The topics discussed in that sub-forum are inevitably going to bring out these types of responses. I don't care how civil your initial intentions are, there are always going to be topics or responses that push your buttons and bring out a charged reaction. That said, with exceedingly rare exceptions, largely confined to those who no longer post here at all, the personal attacks were never close to what one can see on X. As stated above, it used to be far worse on the old board and that was run by the Bengals organization.
I can totally understand why keeping it shut down is a pain in your neck you no longer have to deal with. If I may suggest a less nuclear option, make it clear that participation in that sub-forum carries the risk of getting offended or feeling attacked. Outside of direct threats or verbal attacks, e.g. calling someone a useless mother$#%@er, , which I have not seen in years, you should be expected to be an adult and deal with it or choose not to. But, again, I can see how option A is much easier for you. Thanks for having it there all these years though, regardless of what decision you come to.
