New rule on linking to external sites

[Elliot Kane]

We've only just needed a rule for this - which is why I've only just thought of what that rule should be. I'll be adding the brief version to the rules thread, too, but I figured I'd do the long, waffly version as a separate post. so there are no doubts about intent on this one, and everyone can make their opinions plain.

There are definitely some things out there on the web that are very funny or otherwise interesting, but which scrape along the borders of suitability for this site, and may not be something that is entirely appropriate.

In such cases, I see no problem with providing a link, as long as that link is clearly labelled as to suitability. I do NOT want our younger members to suddenly find themselves in territory their parents would kill them for, nor for our more sensitive members to be faced with something they might find deeply offensive.

As ever, it's about respect for other members of the board. We are a pretty diverse community, but that's the one thing we share. Let's keep it that way

Oh yeah - porn or other seriously adult material is never acceptable under any circumstances. This rule is for borderline cases, NOT a way to avoid the rules altogether.

If this flexibility is abused, I'll have to institute a blanket ban, which I don't want, and I doubt anyone else does either.

You are also responsible for labelling your own links. Please do NOT leave it to me, Steve, or the mods. Thank you

If anyone has any questions or sees any problems, please don't hesitate to say so

[Dark Phoenix Rising]

On another board I visit we usually label stuff as NSFW - Not safe for work when it contains anything that could be considered a disiplinary offence in modern offices

[Terrordar]

And EK claims he hates the PC crowd

[Shan]

Sounds like a good plan to me Elliot.

Shan

[Will (Property of Silva)]

Hey Eliot is not a PC guy, he's a PG guy!

It's nice having a board where I don't have to say I'm offended.

Keep up the good work E. Oh great and powerful dictator of the web.

[thebarkingshark]

Is this a Shark rule? Am I causing trouble again? I hope so.

You know, a message board that just has nice people kissing each other's arses all the time gets really boring. Every board needs some people that like to stir the pot once in a while and keeps things interesting. To me, anyway. People that are nice all the time just driving me [Censored]ing insane. Makes me want to put my foot up their arse! And people that get easily offended are even worse than people that are too nice. That makes me want to beat the [Censored]out of them! Makes me want to tell them to quit being such a [Censored]ing puss.

Anyway, El, I'm not saying I have a problem with your rules, because I do think people should put up a warning if a link has adult content, just like I did on the Juggernaut link. Just wanted to express some feelings that were running through my head.

[Elliot Kane]

You are very good at testing the limits of my current rules, Shark, I have to admit. Very useful from my POV

I like to make sure the Cascade is a friendly place for as many people as possible, as you know, and sometimes when the boundaries get hit new rules are needed. A completely inflexible system benefits no-one in the end

You may consider this 'Shark Rule #1' if you like ;D

'No Fighting' was created with no-one in mind, I'm afraid, so that one can't count ;D

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Thanks to everyone for their input. Looks like this rule is a popular addition, which is always nice

[hector]

thebarkingshark said:

Is this a Shark rule? Am I causing trouble again? I hope so.

You know, a message board that just has nice people kissing each other's arses all the time gets really boring. Every board needs some people that like to stir the pot once in a while and keeps things interesting. To me, anyway. People that are nice all the time just driving me [Censored]ing insane. Makes me want to put my foot up their arse! And people that get easily offended are even worse than people that are too nice. That makes me want to beat the [Censored]out of them! Makes me want to tell them to quit being such a [Censored]ing puss.

Anyway, El, I'm not saying I have a problem with your rules, because I do think people should put up a warning if a link has adult content, just like I did on the Juggernaut link. Just wanted to express some feelings that were running through my head.

Oh, just f--- you.


















That's just me being aggressive.

[thebarkingshark]

Hector, [Censored] off you taco eating mother [Censored]er!

Haha, see, that's more like it!

[hector]

Just kiss my ---- you nancy pansy grass eater.

Can we rename this topic to the Insult Thread?

[thebarkingshark]

Hector, I would kiss your a$$, but wouldn't that make Elliot jealous? I hear he has a thing for nancy pansy grass eating Morrissey fans!

Yeah, this should be the official insult thread! Let's piss some people off.

[Elliot Kane]

Hmmm... Let me think... No! ;D

The thread title is fine as is. The thread content... Well, it ain't called the Chaos Cascade for nothing! ;D There never has been a rule about remaining on topic