How About a Daily Posting Limit?

[Kenswing]

How about placing a limit on how many times a person can post in one day?

People would have to prioritize what they really feel is important and use their limited posts to convey that message. It would also cut down on the incessant bickering that we have going on right now.

We would also see far fewer wasted posts such as: Yep, Nailed It, Wow! I agree, etc.. That's what the Mods installed the "Thanks" function for.

As far as how many posts a day is appropriate? Maybe 15? Maybe more? Maybe less?

I know this site is monetarily driven by advertising and the more clicks they get the more they get paid. But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..

[karostay]

Ditto

[rustyp]

Great idea. Couple it with an interlock breath analyzer for the evening and late night crowd.

[Kenswing]

Ditto
I knew I forgot one.. :1rotfl:

[Bogie Shooter]

0 But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..
Have to agree the mood of the board has changed. Way too many veiled political posts are being left to stand.

[karostay]

They say ones mind is the first thing to go :shrug:

[njbchbum]

I fell that limiting anyone's ability to express themselves to be offensive. As long as posters are 'playing by the rules' let them 'speak'! If a post is breaking a rule or rules - report the post and let a Mod/Admin make that call.

[Kenswing]

I fell that limiting anyone's ability to express themselves to be offensive. As long as posters are 'playing by the rules' let them 'speak'! If a post is breaking a rule or rules - report the post and let a Mod/Admin make that call.
I certainly meant no offense. But don't you find it tiresome when someone states the same opinion ad nauseum up to 50 times a day? Heck, even if I agree with their position it gets old.

But my main focus was to try and reduce the toxic atmosphere we have right now. Right now this site is operating in the same vein as the old Political Forum..

[Nucky]

I certainly meant no offense. But don't you find it tiresome when someone states the same opinion ad nauseum up to 50 times a day? Heck, even if I agree with their position it gets old.

But my main focus was to try and reduce the toxic atmosphere we have right now. Right now this site is operating in the same vein as the old Political Forum..

It's the same Vein because it's the same. Ah, forget it! Almost got me. :1rotfl: Almost broke a rule. :)

[GoodLife]

At one point the posts were mainly for fun. The NOTHING Thread was born when the Political Thread was put to sleep.

The Mindless Posts in The NOTHING Thread weren't mean spirited for the most part.

Stop by, give it a try. Beats Fact, Figures, Links Etc. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

I just did upthread and was able to use the word NOTHING 5 times in 4 sentences.

I have to admit I feel pretty proud. :)

[Madelaine Amee]

Nobody HAS to read all the posts. I drop in and out during the day when I have down time. I know the posters I don't want to hear from, I avoid their posts. I think it is a good thing to have chat boards like this, allows some of the over the top people to get it off their minds.

[photo1902]

Nobody HAS to read all the posts. I drop in and out during the day when I have down time. I know the posters I don't want to hear from, I avoid their posts. I think it is a good thing to have chat boards like this, allows some of the over the top people to get it off their minds.

Excellent advice. Apparently some people this there is a requirement to read each post.

[Chi-Town]

Some posters would be better off on twitter with their endless back and forth chatter. I like the 15 limit and not 15 per thread.

[billethkid]

I certainly meant no offense. But don't you find it tiresome when someone states the same opinion ad nauseum up to 50 times a day? Heck, even if I agree with their position it gets old.

But my main focus was to try and reduce the toxic atmosphere we have right now. Right now this site is operating in the same vein as the old Political Forum..

The eliminating of the political forum wound up punishing the majority because of a few.

My vote is to reign in the few to reduce the toxic posting. They are readily recognized and easy to curtail.

Let's have the majority win one for a change!!

[Bogie Shooter]

The eliminating of the political forum wound up punishing the majority because of a few.

My vote is to reign in the few to reduce the toxic posting. They are readily recognized and easy to curtail.

Let's have the majority win one for a change!!

Gonna need help from you know who. And it’s more than a few!

[Stu from NYC]

Gonna need help from you know who. And it’s more than a few!

I am new here and lately post more than most. Have nothing much to do during the day so find the various posts of interest and have learned pretty much which are interesting and informative to me and which to skip over.

Would think that when things return to normal most of us will have other ways to amuse ourselves.

[thomp679]

How about placing a limit on how many times a person can post in one day?

People would have to prioritize what they really feel is important and use their limited posts to convey that message. It would also cut down on the incessant bickering that we have going on right now.

We would also see far fewer wasted posts such as: Yep, Nailed It, Wow! I agree, etc.. That's what the Mods installed the "Thanks" function for.

As far as how many posts a day is appropriate? Maybe 15? Maybe more? Maybe less?

I know this site is monetarily driven by advertising and the more clicks they get the more they get paid. But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..

I like the idea. Need to clear out the political discussion that does nothing.

[Halibut]

Another discussion board I'm on has a rule that if others can deduce your political views from a comment, it's considered to be political and deleted. It's a more narrowly focused entertainment site (movies / TV / music / books), but on the whole, I appreciate strict moderation.

If there are folks here who often have posts deleted or are given other penalties, perhaps a good examination of conscience is needed. It should not be difficult to obey a few rules, but this thread is proof that some cannot stop themselves from slinging mud directly at other posters.

[Henryfrakl]

Perfect idea

[alfredpopcorn@gmail.com]

Yes
I barely go on the site , because it’s become a personal blog for a few . Kind of funny when some have a comment and expertise on everything. Very sad

[dewilson58]

Nobody HAS to read all the posts. I know the posters I don't want to hear from, I avoid their posts.




Yepper

[fishon]

Is this about being on this site for 1,500 days and have over 10,000 posts?

[oldtimes]

Yes
I barely go on the site , because it’s become a personal blog for a few . Kind of funny when some have a comment and expertise on everything. Very sad

:agree: I just read the titles and skip most of the threads because I know most of them are just going to be nasty.

[CFrance]

I certainly meant no offense. But don't you find it tiresome when someone states the same opinion ad nauseum up to 50 times a day? Heck, even if I agree with their position it gets old.

But my main focus was to try and reduce the toxic atmosphere we have right now. Right now this site is operating in the same vein as the old Political Forum..
My feeling is that the current moderators are lettings things go to far.

[lem001]

I always heard it was the second thing to go - but I don't remember what was the first

[stadry]

toxicity is today's social spacing,,, today our country's reaping the harvest from seeds sown by another

[Madelaine Amee]

Good morning ........ well, against my better judgement, and because it is so damned humid, I decided to read through this thread from beginning to end. My conclusion is that the great majority of you posting on this board are allowing just ONE poster to drive you all crazy. The majority of you are behaving rather like annoying children who are intent on having the last word. I presume most of you have lead productive lives in various ways, but now in your near dotage you are behaving like children. This particular poster is able to get a "rise" out of many of you without even trying. When my brother and I would start "going" at each other my mother would say "if you cannot behave in a civilized manner, don't say anything at all" It's good advice.

[stan the man]

Yes
I barely go on the site , because it’s become a personal blog for a few . Kind of funny when some have a comment and expertise on everything. Very sad


:bigbow:

[ColdNoMore]

Good morning ........ well, against my better judgement, and because it is so damned humid, I decided to read through this thread from beginning to end. My conclusion is that the great majority of you posting on this board are allowing just ONE poster to drive you all crazy. The majority of you are behaving rather like annoying children who are intent on having the last word. I presume most of you have lead productive lives in various ways, but now in your near dotage you are behaving like children. This particular poster is able to get a "rise" out of many of you without even trying. When my brother and I would start "going" at each other my mother would say "if you cannot behave in a civilized manner, don't say anything at all" It's good advice.

Rutrow, now you're going to be a target also. :D

But kudos to ya...for speaking the truth. :thumbup:

[Stu from NYC]

Is this about being on this site for 1,500 days and have over 10,000 posts?

Or allow posters to start no more than 1 or 2 threads per week. That would certainly slow some people down.

[Polar Bear]

I just think it’s funny that certain posters repeat ad nauseum certain spiels just for the purpose of drawing attention to themselves and riling up other forum members.

Hard to imagine they actually believe everything they spout! :D

[Singerlady]

Hence, the reason I never wanted to be a ‘boss’ and sit in those awful meetings where attendees feel they ALL have to make the same comments, ad nauseum, on the agenda items! Ugh!

[ColdNoMore]

I just think it’s funny that certain posters repeat ad nauseum certain spiels just for the purpose of drawing attention to themselves and riling up other forum members.

Hard to imagine they actually believe everything they spout! :D

What's even "funnier" (sad funny) is watching the swarms hone in on and attack anyone who doesn't toe the majority line and then label it..."riling up?"

Why is it there's almost zero condemnation, by their like-minded ilk...of that attempted suppression? :oops:

That was, of course...a rhetorical question. ;)

Let's also not forget those who want anyone with a contrary view to theirs, banned from the site and then they become obsessed with said "dissenters/enemy"...when their wishes aren't granted. :ohdear:

[Gizemo33]

How about placing a limit on how many times a person can post in one day?

People would have to prioritize what they really feel is important and use their limited posts to convey that message. It would also cut down on the incessant bickering that we have going on right now.

We would also see far fewer wasted posts such as: Yep, Nailed It, Wow! I agree, etc.. That's what the Mods installed the "Thanks" function for.

As far as how many posts a day is appropriate? Maybe 15? Maybe more? Maybe less?

I know this site is monetarily driven by advertising and the more clicks they get the more they get paid. But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..

So what you are requesting is actually censorship. Let me say it again, do you want to censor the usage on these threads. That is not the purpose of these threads.

Instead of a smiley face, some of us like to post a simple thank you comment concerning the article.

I for one do not want to see censorship and restriction of replies/comments.

This is my first post of the day but rest assured there will be many more depending upon how interested I am in the articles.

Remember -- wear her mask TODAY in order to avoid wearing a respirator TOMORROW!!!

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Perhaps it’s only certain posters that are offensive to some people’s taste , care to share ????

[kendi]

How about placing a limit on how many times a person can post in one day?

People would have to prioritize what they really feel is important and use their limited posts to convey that message. It would also cut down on the incessant bickering that we have going on right now.

We would also see far fewer wasted posts such as: Yep, Nailed It, Wow! I agree, etc.. That's what the Mods installed the "Thanks" function for.

As far as how many posts a day is appropriate? Maybe 15? Maybe more? Maybe less?

I know this site is monetarily driven by advertising and the more clicks they get the more they get paid. But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..

Not a bad thought but then we would need to go through the new posts, rank them, then decide which ones we want to go back to comment on. And we may not be able to reply if someone has asked us a question but we've run out of posts. I do like the idea of people toning it down though. Unfortunately for the moderator they play a role in this as well since some choose not to cooperate. Glad to see the recent post by thomp679 who I assume is a moderator.

[John_W]

Or allow posters to start no more than 1 or 2 threads per week. That would certainly slow some people down.

That's the best I idea I've heard yet!!

[Bogie Shooter]

I just think it’s funny that certain posters repeat ad nauseum certain spiels just for the purpose of drawing attention to themselves and riling up other forum members.

Hard to imagine they actually believe everything they spout! :D

But they always add a link to some expert(?). Over and over...….

[Curtisbwp]

Come on man, i think thst is a little over reach.
Your thoughts would put restrictions on our forst ammendment.


How about placing a limit on how many times a person can post in one day?

People would have to prioritize what they really feel is important and use their limited posts to convey that message. It would also cut down on the incessant bickering that we have going on right now.

We would also see far fewer wasted posts such as: Yep, Nailed It, Wow! I agree, etc.. That's what the Mods installed the "Thanks" function for.

As far as how many posts a day is appropriate? Maybe 15? Maybe more? Maybe less?

I know this site is monetarily driven by advertising and the more clicks they get the more they get paid. But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..

[ColdNoMore]

Come on man, I think this is a little over reach.

Your thoughts would put restrictions on our first amendment.

Overreach and an attempt to control the general agenda here...by restricting conflicting views?

No doubt about it.



A 1A issue?

No, not really, because this is a private site whereby the owners...have the right to set the rules. :shrug:

[photo1902]

Some posts (and poster's) annoy me, as I'm sure mine annoy others.

But to suggest limiting the amount of posts a user can make, not to mention seeking to have specific people banned, is absolutely ludicrous.

[Indydealmaker]

The eliminating of the political forum wound up punishing the majority because of a few.

My vote is to reign in the few to reduce the toxic posting. They are readily recognized and easy to curtail.

Let's have the majority win one for a change!!
Political forums are a waste of hot air and digital space. Posters are not going to change any minds and just end up preaching to the choir.

[queasy27]

Are some of you hesitant to use the ignore feature? Is it FOMO? I have quite a few posters on mine and it's a real boon.

Some posts (and posters) annoy me, as I'm sure mine annoy others.

Exactly. I assume the same and don't take anonymous online comments personally.

[dewilson58]

Political forums are a waste of hot air and digital space. Posters are not going to change any minds and just end up preaching to the choir.


True, true, very true.

[Mumbles]

Some posters would be better off on twitter with their endless back and forth chatter. I like the 15 limit and not 15 per thread.

I wonder if there are such people as Professional Posters. From my observation, it seems that a significant number of people post as if they were bored with everything else and have to find an escape. Then there are some who appear to be combative or rigidly aggressive about others who do not agree with them since :)they respond so much to so many forum statements.

I'd rather watch TV movies. At least they're fun.:)

[jarodrig]

How about placing a limit on how many times a person can post in one day?

People would have to prioritize what they really feel is important and use their limited posts to convey that message. It would also cut down on the incessant bickering that we have going on right now.

We would also see far fewer wasted posts such as: Yep, Nailed It, Wow! I agree, etc.. That's what the Mods installed the "Thanks" function for.

As far as how many posts a day is appropriate? Maybe 15? Maybe more? Maybe less?

I know this site is monetarily driven by advertising and the more clicks they get the more they get paid. But if the current toxic atmosphere we're in right now were toned down maybe people would start coming back to the site and actually increase its traffic..

I don’t think that the site owner would agree .....

Why ? Advertising dollars .......If the site owner can Show a potential advertiser that the site has “high traffic “ that means that the advertiser is more apt to pay for an ad on the site ...

Simple as that !

[Mumbles]

So what you are requesting is actually censorship. Let me say it again, do you want to censor the usage on these threads. TOMORROW!!!

Yeah, but... I don't remember that Freedom of Speech, like a wild stallion to some, can't be given a corral within which to act out. I have no problem with having group-developed boundaries on texting. I have no problem with Moderator boundaries unless they are obviously unfair. You wouldn't be restricting thoughts or opinions or facts being written. Just the amount.

Some may agree with me that NOT ALL one's words are precious. NOT ALL one's thoughts are gems. NOT ALL opinions can win the day.

[Stu from NYC]

I wonder if there are such people as Professional Posters. From my observation, it seems that a significant number of people post as if they were bored with everything else and have to find an escape. Then there are some who appear to be combative or rigidly aggressive about others who do not agree with them since :)they respond so much to so many forum statements.

I'd rather watch TV movies. At least they're fun.:)

Some years ago on cruise critic it was revealed that Royal Caribbean paid a few posters to post favorable comments on their pages.

So when people post over and over and constantly start new threads figuring they might have an ulterior motive.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Build a web site
Sell Advertising
Limit traffic to website

[CFrance]

Build a web site
Sell Advertising
Limit traffic to website
You're not only funny, you're smart!

[Stu from NYC]

Build a web site
Sell Advertising
Limit traffic to website

very true

[oldtimes]

The rules we have now are not even enforced. Many people don't post because they know they will be berated and ridiculed by certain repeat offenders. If you put them on your ignore list their posts still appear in quoted posts.

[Stu from NYC]

I am surprised by the viciousness of the posts disagreeing with people.

[Bay Kid]

If offended you can always not click. But no you would rather complain.

[Bogie Shooter]

I am surprised by the viciousness of the posts disagreeing with people.

Any specific threads come to mind????

[Stu from NYC]

If offended you can always not click. But no you would rather complain.

If your talking about my post just making an observation.

[Stu from NYC]

Any specific threads come to mind????

Pretty much any poster starting a new thread that makes a suggestion.

[ohiosbestus]

Just noticed 5800 plus postings from the author.

[oldtimes]

Just noticed 5800 plus postings from the author.

Over 4 1/2 years far less than 15 a day

[stan the man]

Some people think they know everything about everything

[coffeebean]

I certainly meant no offense. But don't you find it tiresome when someone states the same opinion ad nauseum up to 50 times a day? Heck, even if I agree with their position it gets old.

But my main focus was to try and reduce the toxic atmosphere we have right now. Right now this site is operating in the same vein as the old Political Forum..

Really? I never ventured into the old political forum but heard it was ruthless. I honestly don't think our current climate on TOTV comes close to ruthless. In fact, I don't find it polarizing at all. I still enjoy coming here for the discussions.

I get that not everyone agree. That would be very boring, actually. I also don't want any limit on post amounts per day.

[ColdNoMore]

Really? I never ventured into the old political forum but heard it was ruthless. I honestly don't think our current climate on TOTV comes close to ruthless. In fact, I don't find it polarizing at all. I still enjoy coming here for the discussions.

I get that not everyone agree. That would be very boring, actually. I also don't want any limit on post amounts per day.

"Ruthless" in the vein that it was totally unmoderated and people could say what they really believe...but were able to hide on the main forum.

Especially at first, when not even the user names were known/shown.

However, it became particularly eye-opening, when for a time... the user name of posts could be identified.

And yes, when posts are now made, it's hard to forget and put the cat back in the bag...of those who espoused racist/bigoted/misogynist/xenophobic/sexist/Etc. views.