Political sigs in Subsim forums

Onkel Neal · 01-12-08, 01:33 PM

I'm getting a lot of heat over political sigs. Without getting knee-deep in the whole free speech/where-the-line-is debate, let me make some suggestions.

The first goal of the Subsim forums is to foster a civil community, where people enjoy each other's company, help each other, and basically act as if they will see each other in the pub a few hours later. So if you want to show your love for your homeland, sports team, or political cause, fine, but don't attack others.

If you have a political sig and you think it may be close to the line, do not "show signature" in non-GT forums. A lot of people never come to the General Topics forum, and when they see you posting with some inflammatory political sig, they will be offended. If they object and report your post, you could have your sig rights turned off. Don't bother appealing, neither the moderators nor I have the time or interest in negotiating on a one-to-one basis with you on this. I had one cat with a sig that was way too wrong; I PMed him and politely asked him to change it. He put a big non-historical swastika in its place. I don't have time for that crap. Bottom line: there are 186 million other forums where you can tell people what idiots they are, this ain't one of them.

Finally, if you see a sig that offends you, weigh how much it bothers you by the number of times you see it against going to the trouble of reporting it. As you can imagine, we cannot please everyone and if your Bad Sig report is not acted upon, don't take it personally.

Neal

Takeda Shingen · 01-12-08, 03:39 PM

Yes, indeed. Let's all try to remember why we came here: Submarine simulations. Politics is extra-curricular here.

Kapitan_Phillips · 01-12-08, 04:40 PM

Maybe I'm just ignorant, but what are some examples of such signatures?

Penelope_Grey · 01-12-08, 05:09 PM

<serious mode>Examples... signatures that look like they are promoting a certain political cause... lets say if you came on here with a Plaid Cymru signature and I'm a staunch Labour supporter... I might not like that signature much.

Personally, I couldn't agree with Neal more... if you ask me... political and religious banners of any kind should be left at the door when you log on.</serious mode>

Politics and religion are subjects that should not be discussed between friends....I guess thats why people in the Snake pit here (GT) have no friends.:rotfl:

JSLTIGER · 01-12-08, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Maybe I'm just ignorant, but what are some examples of such signatures?

Look up any post by elite_hunter_sh3.

STEED · 01-12-08, 05:22 PM

STEED checks his, none all clear.

Kapitan · 01-12-08, 05:31 PM

The little wavy flags are ok aint they? provided it isnt a nazi communist or something of that nature?

STEED · 01-12-08, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan

The little wavy flags are ok aint they? provided it isnt a nazi communist or something of that nature?

@Kap

You forgot the EU Flag.

Jimbuna · 01-12-08, 05:46 PM

You should play safe STEED....and hoist a white flag

STEED · 01-12-08, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

You should play safe STEED....and hoist a white flag

Surrender to PC Madness!!!

NEVER

Onkel Neal · 01-12-08, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan

The little wavy flags are ok aint they? provided it isnt a nazi communist or something of that nature?

Yes, very ok.

You are correct.

It's always difficult to draw the line on what it allowable and what is not. Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, and the differences often make for great discussion. I often learn from people with a different take on things. I call it open-minded, some would say it's wishy-washy. So it goes.

SteminDemon13 · 01-12-08, 07:52 PM

Well, who's signatures are bad?
I think mine is ok

GlobalExplorer · 01-12-08, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

Look up any post by elite_hunter_sh3.

Yes, and AvonLady.

GlobalExplorer · 01-12-08, 08:03 PM

To clarify, I would prefer if anything other than a flag of ones nation would be banned. No dickhead paroles or links to sites promoting political drivel that is only meant to be provoking. We all have our opinions but that doesnt mean we have to shout them into our faces all the time. Think of those morons who put political paroles on their cars, that should be forbidden as well.

Jimbuna · 01-12-08, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

You should play safe STEED....and hoist a white flag

Surrender to PC Madness!!!

NEVER

LOL

01-12-08, 01:33 PM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Political sigs in Subsim forums I'm getting a lot of heat over political sigs. Without getting knee-deep in the whole free speech/where-the-line-is debate, let me make some suggestions. The first goal of the Subsim forums is to foster a civil community, where people enjoy each other's company, help each other, and basically act as if they will see each other in the pub a few hours later. So if you want to show your love for your homeland, sports team, or political cause, fine, but don't attack others. If you have a political sig and you think it may be close to the line, do not "show signature" in non-GT forums. A lot of people never come to the General Topics forum, and when they see you posting with some inflammatory political sig, they will be offended. If they object and report your post, you could have your sig rights turned off. Don't bother appealing, neither the moderators nor I have the time or interest in negotiating on a one-to-one basis with you on this. I had one cat with a sig that was way too wrong; I PMed him and politely asked him to change it. He put a big non-historical swastika in its place. I don't have time for that crap. Bottom line: there are 186 million other forums where you can tell people what idiots they are, this ain't one of them. Finally, if you see a sig that offends you, weigh how much it bothers you by the number of times you see it against going to the trouble of reporting it. As you can imagine, we cannot please everyone and if your Bad Sig report is not acted upon, don't take it personally. Neal __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-12-08, 04:40 PM	#3
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Maybe I'm just ignorant, but what are some examples of such signatures? __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

01-12-08, 05:09 PM	#4
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	<serious mode>Examples... signatures that look like they are promoting a certain political cause... lets say if you came on here with a Plaid Cymru signature and I'm a staunch Labour supporter... I might not like that signature much. Personally, I couldn't agree with Neal more... if you ask me... political and religious banners of any kind should be left at the door when you log on.</serious mode> Politics and religion are subjects that should not be discussed between friends....I guess thats why people in the Snake pit here (GT) have no friends.:rotfl: __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

01-12-08, 05:22 PM	#6
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	STEED checks his, none all clear. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-12-08, 05:31 PM	#7
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	The little wavy flags are ok aint they? provided it isnt a nazi communist or something of that nature? __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

01-12-08, 03:39 PM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Yes, indeed. Let's all try to remember why we came here: Submarine simulations. Politics is extra-curricular here.

01-12-08, 05:46 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You should play safe STEED....and hoist a white flag __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-12-08, 07:52 PM	#12
SteminDemon13 Sparky Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, who's signatures are bad? I think mine is ok __________________ This is a day to celebrate the rebirth of American sea power." "Listen for the footsteps of those who have gone before you. They speak to you of honor and the importance of duty. They remind you of your own traditions." Casper W. Weinberger. Reactivate Our Battleships!

01-12-08, 08:03 PM	#14
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	To clarify, I would prefer if anything other than a flag of ones nation would be banned. No dickhead paroles or links to sites promoting political drivel that is only meant to be provoking. We all have our opinions but that doesnt mean we have to shout them into our faces all the time. Think of those morons who put political paroles on their cars, that should be forbidden as well. __________________