Personal Attacks

[atxtraveler]

To whom it may concern:

Personal Attacks will not be tolerated on this site in any form. Please warn any subject posts.

1st Warning will result in temporary suspension of account.
2nd Warning will result in permanent ban.

I have met several of you, and value each of your friendships, but this community is about respect. Please show each other that respect.

[HappyRebel]

You are so right...thank you...

I think everyone involved in that got a love note from Limnos.....

[Bigshot628]

not even a 3 strike rule huh?

i've received my "love note' from Limnos, it had nothing to do with GGR however, he's taking me to dinner and a movie tonight.

[Keyser Soze]

To whom it may concern:

Personal Attacks will not be tolerated on this site in any form. Please warn any subject posts.

1st Warning will result in temporary suspension of account.
2nd Warning will result in permanent ban.

I have met several of you, and value each of your friendships, but this community is about respect. Please show each other that respect.

Not a fan of the personal attack myself, but I think it would benefit all to clearly define a few ground rules on what is and what is not a personal attack.

Clearly a "Bear" like assault and threat to "kick your ***" needs no explanation. How should one treat the pointing out of a really stupid post? Making it a church like rule can we hate the post and not the poster?

[wantsBU2win]

thank you Atex. I appreciate this policy very much.

[wantsBU2win]

not even a 3 strike rule huh?

i've received my "love note' from Limnos, it had nothing to do with GGR however, he's taking me to dinner and a movie tonight.

I hope y'all have a good time. What movie are y'all seeing? "Must love dogs?" :lol: :laugh:

[Bigshot628]

I hope y'all have a good time. What movie are y'all seeing? "Must love dogs?" :lol: :laugh:

i agree on the defining of "personal attack"... what if for instance, i'm having a bad day and am particularly thin skinned at the moment and I consider this a personal attack even though it clearly isn't or intended to be?

[HappyRebel]

not even a 3 strike rule huh?

i've received my "love note' from Limnos, it had nothing to do with GGR however, he's taking me to dinner and a movie tonight.

Dang, mine didn't have a dinner invite...Oh well, I have a date...:laugh:

[Limnos]

not even a 3 strike rule huh?

i've received my "love note' from Limnos, it had nothing to do with GGR however, he's taking me to dinner and a movie tonight.

Be ready by 6. Don't be late. ;)


Everyone needs to understand that things are evaluated as they occur. There is no way to reasonably write a policy that includes all of the "What ifs". The bottom line is to be respectful and considerate. You are not asked to agree, but disagree by stating your point and not including barbs to the other poster. That's a pretty good rule to follow.

[The Banterer]

Be ready by 6. Don't be late. ;)


Everyone needs to understand that things are evaluated as they occur. There is no way to reasonably write a policy that includes all of the "What ifs". The bottom line is to be respectful and considerate. You are not asked to agree, but disagree by stating your point and not including barbs to the other poster. That's a pretty good rule to follow.

Absolutely. Personal attacks basically kill any reasonable discussion.

[wantsBU2win]

also, read it before you send it.

[Bigshot628]

i again suggest a standard breathalyzer test before posting

[Grace Anne]

also, read it before you send it.

Wow, this board really will be different from the FFA if that is the case.

[HappyRebel]

i again suggest a standard breathalyzer test before posting

Then most of the people here couldn't post....

[Limnos]

Absolutely. Personal attacks basically kill any reasonable discussion.
I agree and we will not allow it to happen.
also, read it before you send it.
Great idea for all of us including the admins and mods.
i again suggest a standard breathalyzer test before posting
:D If only....
Wow, this board really will be different from the FFA if that is the case.
It will be.



I want to assure everyone that the intent of this thread is not to single out any person or persons at all. It serves as a timely reminder to all of us that we need to disagree in a civil manner. Also, we are not asking you to award respect to another just because we say so. Respect is earned. However, we will not allow disrespect to be given to another person. If you feel the need to argue in a heated manner, take a break. If after the break you can't get past it, take it to pm's, but please understand that although we do not read your pm's (or have the ability to do so), we expect a civil tone there as well. I personally favor a little latitude in the pm's but try to keep it civil. Also, while I am thinking of it, NEVER post a pm. There is a reason it is called a private message and if psoted I will delete it 100% of the time. If you receive a pm that needs attention please send it to me, atxtraveller, Wacoso, Bear Chick, Giga Bear or Keller Bear (Hope I didn't forget anyone).

I look forward to all of your contributions here and thank you for being a part of the best Baylor Bear fan site anywhere.

[wantsBU2win]

Wow, this board really will be different from the FFA if that is the case.

yes considering inanimate objects don't have reading comprehension abilities ;)

But seriously, when I send a work-related e-mail, I read through it to make sure there are not undertones of rudeness. I also make sure that I am polite and thoughtful if requesting additional information, but also direct (without being mean) when giving a deadline.

Text-based communication is often difficult because tones and other communication tools (e.g., eye contact and hand gestures) can't be conveyed. Only with the use of emoticons, or knowing the person the post/e-mail/text is going to, lessen if not eliminate the chance of taking it the wrong way.

I, being overly sensitive, should know this. ;) Discussion, disagreements, and dissent don't have to include personal attacks to get the point across.

[Limnos]

If that is the case, send one of the moderators or admins a pm please along with a brief explanation. We will look into it, evaluate it and make a decision and (here's a new concept compared to other sites) we will get back to you with why a decision was made. It may or may not go your way but you will understand why.

Sometimes we need an assist as like you said we may not recognize it. If everyone will commit to not making jabs at others this should not be a problem in the future. I encourage everyone to start fresh today and join us in making this site the best one available.

[DONNIE D]

I might add, that the word "jab" is a good thing when among friends. We've done it for as long as I can remember. But when it's not a friend, it becomes more than a Jab.

I can tell Cuda I'm in love with Steve Spurrier, and he can turn around and tell me how much he dislikes him. In the end, it's just fun. At 5:30 we will meet for a beer. TG can't putt, but I'll still tee it up with him anyday. Grace Anne loves the Ocean. I tell her how much Seaweed is on the beach. These are just examples of what I think keeps us all grounded.
The other kind, well that's a different story. I'm just as guilty as the others. I've never backed down from anything in my life, so a message board is no different. :) I put that there so yopu would know I'm smileing.

[wantsBU2win]

I like when Donnie smiles. It makes me smile too.

[KellerBear]

Wha Wha What happened?

[Limnos]

There is no need to rehash anything in this thread. Everyone knows what is expected. If you have further questions please let myself or atxtraveller know and we will answer them.

[atxtraveler]

Just to clarify... my position on these things is that the random joke or barb among friends is fine, but if it gets to the point where one or both parties are influenced into an argument that gets personal, it will get pulled.

I am just as guilty of it as the rest of us, but for instance Wants was offended by something I said, he PMed me, and I have discontinued the razzing. I expect the same type of respect out of everyone else as well.

<rant over>

[wantsBU2win]

Just to clarify... my position on these things is that the random joke or barb among friends is fine, but if it gets to the point where one or both parties are influenced into an argument that gets personal, it will get pulled.

I am just as guilty of it as the rest of us, but for instance Wants was offended by something I said, he PMed me, and I have discontinued the razzing. I expect the same type of respect out of everyone else as well.

<rant over>

I did send you a PM....I completely forgot about that! Well, I didn't feel the need to air it out in public, so that's why I sent the PM.

[DONNIE D]

I did send you a PM....I completely forgot about that! Well, I didn't feel the need to air it out in public, so that's why I sent the PM.You're a good man. I always thought that's what they were for.