ISCA: IscaBBS Policy DiscussionThe ISCABBS forum: IscaBBS Policy Discussion(KAM46911) - And, likewise, it is quite easy to identify statements that are made which were- June 12, 2008 And, likewise, it is quite easy to identify statements that are made which were intended to disrupt a forum.http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46911 (Mama K46910) - I believe this is why the term "flame" no longer exists in official bbs- June 12, 2008 I believe this is why the term "flame" no longer exists in official bbs documents, and was replaced with "personal attack" instead. A personal attack is, fairly obviously, an attack on a person, and much easier to define.http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46910 (Pilgrimriver46909) - Rainmaker "the truth" a valid defense" has been promulgated by only one- June 12, 2008 Rainmaker "the truth" a valid defense" has been promulgated by only one individual here , that I know of. He uses it as an excuse to insult others. The argument smacks of self righteous arrogance and the self delusion that he to the exclusion of others knows the true. In the end it&39;s just another face of "I&39;m the smartest guy in the room" syndrome and a lame excuse to act badly. Sure it&39;s a flame but worse it&39;s lowdown and rude and a good indicator of a...http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46909 (Matrix46908) - If it were as simple as negative or bad words someone would have wrote a script- June 11, 2008 If it were as simple as negative or bad words someone would have wrote a script long time ago to ban those words. It is about intent, and as much as people like to say that an FM shouldn&39;t judge intent, I respectfully submit that those people are a few genes shy of walking upright. A flame is an attempt to put someone down, and insult them. It&39;s not about the word, it&39;s about how you intend to use the word. Is the purpose to hurt, or to joke. Is the intent to harm or to make a...http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46908 (Bleys46907) - I'm not sure if you're being facetious or not, Rainmaker, but just- June 11, 2008 I&39;m not sure if you&39;re being facetious or not, Rainmaker, but just because the forum name contains the words "personal appearance" does not mean insulting the personal appearance of other users is topical. The BBS still has a flame forum for those topics, doesn&39;t it This provides a handy forum for that topic. Not to mention, insulting the appearance of participants in a discussion is going to be disruptive to that conversation.http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46907 (Turanga Leela46906) - Jun 11, 2008 15:12 from Rainmaker- June 11, 2008 Jun 11, 2008 15:12 from Rainmaker So if statement of any factopinion is "inflamatory" - it is a flame IscaBBS Policy Discussion> msg 46896 (7 remaining) Read cmd -> Use some common sense. Referring to someone as a fatass is rarely endearing. I mean, if you&39;re Jay calling Silent Bob a fatass, it might be, but in this venue it&39;s obviously intended to get a rise out of someone. I&39;d delete and warn for it, or kick out on the first offense in a "safe" room like...http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46906 (Rainmaker46905) - Bleys>- June 11, 2008 Bleys> Personal Appearance>http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46905 (Bleys46903) - Generally speaking other users are not the topics in forums so, even if true,- June 11, 2008 Generally speaking other users are not the topics in forums so, even if true, negative personal comments about other users are going to be off-topic.http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46903 (Rainmaker46902) - MMM> It could be...but I have to wonder what "most environments" means when the- June 11, 2008 MMM> It could be...but I have to wonder what "most environments" means when the majority of users are more "fringe" than "average joe" types. &39;http://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46902 (Mean Mr Mustard46901) - Rainmaker, could it be that there is a difference between expressing a strong- June 11, 2008 Rainmaker, could it be that there is a difference between expressing a strong opinion on a matter of public policy and commenting on an individual&39;s personal appearance using terms that are considered insulting in most environmentshttp://rss.iscabbs.com/getpost.cgi?forum=84&post=46901 |