Moderation & Board Issues

[Justin S.]

Originally Posted by Norsemaiden

Would the thread have been acceptable if it had moved more quickly into these sort of questions?

Yes, absolutely.

I also think that pressing personal issues (like the fear of a draft) are important motivations for calling into question the notions of 'nation-state', 'obligation', economic warfare/corporations/global capitalism, etc. "Current affairs" are powerful catalysts for philosophy, but also for gossip and speculation.

I dont hold the idea that something "personal" or immediate is not "philosophical" because its not exceedingly broad. Philosophy is mindful thinking, and this knows no arbitrary level. What I am heavily critical of are two extremes (abuses)- cheap talk, and those lofty "meta-narratives" that are pure fantasy and not well thought out- In a sense, I am only concerned with "applied philosophy" (mindfulness). I closed your thread, not because it was a practical or applied matter and fell short of the "grandeur of philosophy", but precisely because how it was framed was neither practical/applied nor thoughtfully developed.

That aside, I look forward to your new thread, if you feel inclined to create it.

[judas69]

Instead of closing it, perhaps you could have lowered yourself and started the dialog in a different direction? Or was that too easy?

All it would have taken was a single post, or maybe your motives were more of a personal nature?

[Norsemaiden]

Originally Posted by judas69

Instead of closing it, perhaps you could have lowered yourself and started the dialog in a different direction? Or was that too easy?

All it would have taken was a single post, or maybe your motives were more of a personal nature?

It's ok Judas :-) I don't think Justin was deliberately being mean - I will reattempt the thread with the more philosophical slant and we'll see how that goes (if it goes anywhere!).

[Justin S.]

To all regulars,

I grow tired of the red theme for this fourm. Is there any way one could change it to something darker and easier on the eyes? Does it bother you all? If so, could we get an admin to change it?

[Horus]

Maybe a deeper shade of Blue, or another Cool color? I like the nice Navy Blue theme of the Symphony X forum.

[speed]

Originally Posted by Justin S.

To all regulars,

I grow tired of the red theme for this fourm. Is there any way one could change it to something darker and easier on the eyes? Does it bother you all? If so, could we get an admin to change it?

Call me crazy, but I love this burgundy-crimson color.

[Έρεβος]

Originally Posted by Justin S.

To all regulars,

I grow tired of the red theme for this fourm. Is there any way one could change it to something darker and easier on the eyes? Does it bother you all? If so, could we get an admin to change it?

Black, grey, and white would do great for me; this red is a bit irritating to my eyes as well. Though more natural, and not-so-damn-bright-and-deep colors would work as well.

[infoterror]

Exterminate the people who are not ready to debate. Please. They are provoking ire among those who do know something.

[Norsemaiden]

Why was the thread I started "Should Eugenics Make People Superior to Yourself?" closed? It was VERY philosphical. This forum is being murdered.

I note that no explanation, even a lame one, was offered at the time it was closed. The reason was surely due to the subject matter offending the kind of liberal mind that finds truth too terrifying to contemplate.

[derbeder]

there have been numerous threads on eugenics. if there was anything new in the present one, i would have merged it with a previous discussion. the same thing has been done to the metal and philosophy thread.

if anyone thinks i'm murdering the forum, they are welcome to assume this position.