discussions and language

[Buckminster Fuller]

Please dont edit your post any more it's verry much like saying that you didnt say what you said when you know no one can prove you said what you ...indeed did say.

one more thing, I would ask that the privalage to edit posts be revoked unilateraly if it is possible to do so , as it is obviously being abused.

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[Buckminster Fuller]

I accept!

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[SHATOUSHKA]

*phew*
i was hoping you would. as well as i hope mr. robin accepts.
and as a side note, the ability to edit a post is available to all registered users.
i have no control over this feature.
as i hear it, hostboard will be recieving a face-lift pretty soon. (though i am not so certain when this will take place.)

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[SHATOUSHKA]

er...while thinking on it...
i opt that there be a 3 day maximum allowance in deciding the subject of the thread.
so, if mr. robin agrees to the challenge tomorrow, both new threads should be created no later than by saturday.
also, i think that this goes without saying, buuuuut...
should either one of you find adequate reason to dispute the other's claim, you must offer substantial evidence/argument.
remember that others here will be reading these posts, and we can't read your minds.

thanks.

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[zelazny]

hmmm.... now this could get interesting

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[SHATOUSHKA]

yes, you would each create a new topic.
secondly, keep in mind that the two threads are specifically meant for serious debate. that means that all attempts at petty mockery (by either individual) must be avoided. in such instances where one may 'insult' another, ignoring those subjective forces would be the best jesture.
unlike (pretty much all) other topics in GP, these threads are completely serious, informative and articulated. this goes for other posters as well.
i think that other GP members should have the right to pose questions to either party on any post--but only to stimulate further information.

as i understand that you, mr robin, are in a situation that deprives you of lengthy amounts of time online (as if that is a bad thing ), you will be allowed time to respond. though i do not feel it is necessary to say, the same goes in reverse.

in short, these two threads are landmark events for GP. at least they should be considered as such. i am very interested in seeing if this can be done.

might i also add that these two threads should be moderated more tightly. meaning only that newbie posters with little to say should be omitted (allowing the fact that time needs to be given for such situations).
should a newbie poster have valid query, fine. the post will stay.
i do not perceive having problems with such posters.
i feel that most of the posters of GP (including the familiar posters from other boards) are capable of understanding what is going on here. likewise, i think that we can all interpret a legitimate question as it arises.
discrimination is the key.


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