Forum Rules.

[Cataphract88]

Is it true that the full forum rules as written are only available as a set of lavishly-tooled, hardbound printed volumes that are not available to download.

[Aurelian]

ORIGINAL: PipFromSlitherine

The forum rules tend to serve a single core purpose - to keep the forums as a place where anyone can post questions about the games and get friendly, relevant feedback. We've always been very proud of the quality of our community - as seen from the relatively small amount of moderation that is ever required.

From a personal point of view I have yet to find anywhere on the internet where its possible to find actual >discussion< of politics or religion anyway. They always degenerate into an echo chamber or argument-free personal attacks. Godwin's law is usually in full effect [:)].

Cheers

Pip

I did find one some time ago. They were pretty strict with the rules. Sadly, the owner got too ill to keep it up.

[Missouri_Rebel]

ORIGINAL: Boomer78

As a private forum, the admins here certainly can set whatever rules they want. However, I had no idea that politics/social issues, etc would be so stringently censored. Practically every thread I've posted in that started or grew into a political chat got locked, even the ones where the discussion was civil. So yes, they can have whatever rules that they see appropriate. I can also choose not post somewhere that is so restrictive. You guys seem like a nice bunch, and it's been fun chatting with you over the last few months. But I don't really feel that it's conducive or healthy to try and be myself or get to know other people in what is more or less a censored forum. I don't think this forum is my style.

If I ever issues or questions regarding Matrix games, I'll certainly post them here or email the devs. Outside of that I think I'll take the long walk now. We choose our fates. I prefer mine with a little bit more freedom sauce on top.

Well things were not always this way here Boomer. I can understand Matrix desire to not alienate any of their customers but it is difficult to discuss almost anything when everyone's core beliefs can be viewed as political. In their defense Matrix has been pretty decent in the past about semi political threads as long as they stayed civil and they usually don't lock things up unless they get extremely partisan. This forum worked good for a long time being self moderated. It was active, fun and enlightening. I think it can be again, but like you, i think there needs to be a way to express ourselves more openly albeit civilly. We shall see. Again, it is their house.

I hate to see you go but I understand where you are coming from. Except for your comments concerning the Queens crown, I usually agree with you. (not that I understand the being a subject thing AT ALL and detest the celebrity nature of it all. More of the fact that some of my friends here would consider it highly offensive) Your insights will be missed. Maybe we'll see more of you in the future? Because dang, we need more than books, music, boobs and tanks.

Eric

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel

...... dang, we need more than books, music, boobs and tanks.

warspite1

I agree re the first, second and fourth, but you are way off base on the third.

As an intellectual colossus, that sometimes inhabits these forums, once said, "the answer is always boobs".[:D]

[Aurelian]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel

...... dang, we need more than books, music, boobs and tanks.

warspite1

I agree re the first, second and fourth, but you are way off base on the third.

As an intellectual colossus, that sometimes inhabits these forums, once said, "the answer is always boobs".[:D]

I sent you an answer...

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Aurelian

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel

...... dang, we need more than books, music, boobs and tanks.

warspite1

I agree re the first, second and fourth, but you are way off base on the third.

As an intellectual colossus, that sometimes inhabits these forums, once said, "the answer is always boobs".[:D]

I sent you an answer...

warspite1

[:D]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel

ORIGINAL: Boomer78

As a private forum, the admins here certainly can set whatever rules they want. However, I had no idea that politics/social issues, etc would be so stringently censored. Practically every thread I've posted in that started or grew into a political chat got locked, even the ones where the discussion was civil. So yes, they can have whatever rules that they see appropriate. I can also choose not post somewhere that is so restrictive. You guys seem like a nice bunch, and it's been fun chatting with you over the last few months. But I don't really feel that it's conducive or healthy to try and be myself or get to know other people in what is more or less a censored forum. I don't think this forum is my style.

If I ever issues or questions regarding Matrix games, I'll certainly post them here or email the devs. Outside of that I think I'll take the long walk now. We choose our fates. I prefer mine with a little bit more freedom sauce on top.

Well things were not always this way here Boomer. I can understand Matrix desire to not alienate any of their customers but it is difficult to discuss almost anything when everyone's core beliefs can be viewed as political. In their defense Matrix has been pretty decent in the past about semi political threads as long as they stayed civil and they usually don't lock things up unless they get extremely partisan. This forum worked good for a long time being self moderated. It was active, fun and enlightening. I think it can be again, but like you, i think there needs to be a way to express ourselves more openly albeit civilly. We shall see. Again, it is their house.

I hate to see you go but I understand where you are coming from. Except for your comments concerning the Queens crown, I usually agree with you. (not that I understand the being a subject thing AT ALL and detest the celebrity nature of it all. More of the fact that some of my friends here would consider it highly offensive) Your insights will be missed. Maybe we'll see more of you in the future? Because dang, we need more than books, music, boobs and tanks.

Eric

warspite1

I think generally Matrix have been pretty good in enforcing the rules without being over the top. We have had discussions on the GD forum that have strayed into sensitive territory and they have been allowed to continue - at least until someone does something really stupid.

I think its up to people who want grown up discussions to begin them and then we'll see where we get to. If Matrix see that, as a community, we can be trusted, I am sure we will get less supervision and more latitude. If we can't, then the forum won't be an interesting place to be...

One additional gripe I have is there does not seem to be much in the way of camamaderie on the forum. A few of us have built "relationships" with others, but there does seem to be something missing which is a shame.

[Aurelian]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Aurelian

ORIGINAL: warspite1


warspite1

I agree re the first, second and fourth, but you are way off base on the third.

As an intellectual colossus, that sometimes inhabits these forums, once said, "the answer is always boobs".[:D]

I sent you an answer...

warspite1

[:D]

Thought you'd like something for the home team..

[Aurelian]

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel


Because dang, we need more boobs.

Eric

By your command

[t001001001]

But I don't really feel that it's conducive or healthy to try and be myself or get to know other people in what is more or less a censored forum. I don't think this forum is my style.

This is an active forum of matrixgames bbs refugees:

http://www.maddogdrivethru.net/
"The rules: No spamming, no making a nuisance of yourself."

It's d00g's bbs. Most of those guys post here too. If you're looking for a place where you can talk politics (or whatever), and get rowdy w/ the other wargamers that's the place.

[SLAAKMAN]

This is an active forum of matrixgames bbs refugees:

http://www.maddogdrivethru.net/
"The rules: No spamming, no making a nuisance of yourself."

It's d00g's bbs. Most of those guys post here too. If you're looking for a place where you can talk politics (or whatever), and get rowdy w/ the other wargamers that's the place.

I CENSURE THE HOGMUTT FORUM & U ALONG WITH IT BEAKWANKER!! NOW FETCH ME MELISSA IMMEDIATELY!!

[Chijohnaok2]

ORIGINAL: t001001001

But I don't really feel that it's conducive or healthy to try and be myself or get to know other people in what is more or less a censored forum. I don't think this forum is my style.

This is an active forum of matrixgames bbs refugees:

http://www.maddogdrivethru.net/
"The rules: No spamming, no making a nuisance of yourself."

It's d00g's bbs. Most of those guys post here too. If you're looking for a place where you can talk politics (or whatever), and get rowdy w/ the other wargamers that's the place.

Good point.

At Matrix the focus is primarily games, with the occasional dalliance into other topics (presuming that they walk that very narrow line).
At Mad dogs there is a gaming subforum, but the rest of the board includes politics, history, current events, movies, you name it. You don't have to worry about the (appropriately) restrictive boundaries that Matrix has in place. Matrix is a business and their forum guidelines are (IMHO) reasonable.

You can be a participant of BOTH websites. Each serves a niche.

[Missouri_Rebel]

ORIGINAL: Aurelian

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel


Because dang, we need more boobs.

Eric

By your command

I see what you did there

[Anthropoid]

ORIGINAL: t001001001

But I don't really feel that it's conducive or healthy to try and be myself or get to know other people in what is more or less a censored forum. I don't think this forum is my style.

This is an active forum of matrixgames bbs refugees:

http://www.maddogdrivethru.net/
"The rules: No spamming, no making a nuisance of yourself."

It's d00g's bbs. Most of those guys post here too. If you're looking for a place where you can talk politics (or whatever), and get rowdy w/ the other wargamers that's the place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H3gpL7BhAk