Individual poster sections

[SW48]

Do you think we should have a new topic area where individual posters can have their own subtopic, sort of a individual blog area where they can store a post they really worked on and researched for all to read in the future?

For example Arkady had a lengthy explanation in my "change my mind about co2 emissions" thread. Arkady could then copy that post and paste it into a new subject under the Individual Blog/Arkady folder here on PJ for reference or future reading.

Do you like this idea, who would want an individual space, and what should that forum and sub forum be named?

Individuals could also just write about anything they wanted there as well.

 

[NightSwimmer]

This idea was brought up back when the original owners of the site were still around. A study group was actually formed to look into doing something along those lines, but I don't know why they elected not to go through with the idea. Perhaps it was because of software limitations? If that was the case, then perhaps the new software would be more compatible with implementing such an idea?

 

[SW48]

This idea was brought up back when the original owners of the site were still around. A study group was actually formed to look into doing something along those lines, but I don't know why they elected not to go through with the idea. Perhaps it was because of software limitations? If that was the case, then perhaps the new software would be more compatible with implementing such an idea?

The idea could be implemented by adding to the forums. Unfortunately what I wanted to do was put links to individuals blog areas at the top of PJ but that functionality is not available currently.

What should the new blog forum be called and I will add it. Then anyone that wants a sub forum under that can private message me with the name they want for their forum or leave their request here.

It just seems like a couple times a day we have a well researched and written post about an important subject and those should be kept for all to read.

 

[NightSwimmer]

What should the new blog forum be called and I will add it.

I'd call it "Best of Political Jack".

Not that I'm advocating for, or against, the idea. Just seems like an appropriate title. I can't see such a forum working unless it was very strictly moderated to prevent drive-by trolling. Otherwise, it wouldn't really be any different from any other forum. Perhaps such a forum should go so far as to have each post reviewed by a moderator prior to showing up in a thread? Does PJ have the capacity to moderate a forum so strictly? Perhaps the lack of moderating resources was what squelched the idea the last time it was brought up?

 

[Minotaur]

I'd call it "Best of Political Jack".

Not that I'm advocating for, or against, the idea. Just seems like an appropriate title. I can't see such a forum working unless it was very strictly moderated to prevent drive-by trolling. Otherwise, it wouldn't really be any different from any other forum. Perhaps such a forum should go so far as to have each post reviewed by a moderator prior to showing up in a thread? Does PJ have the capacity to moderate a forum so strictly? Perhaps the lack of moderating resources was what squelched the idea the last time it was brought up?

It got held up because the prior owners sold the site. This version is actually a very good idea imo. Not sure you'd need to over moderate it so much as perhaps Moderators may just be a little less flexible in rule interpretations.

 

[SW48]

I'd call it "Best of Political Jack".

Not that I'm advocating for, or against, the idea. Just seems like an appropriate title. I can't see such a forum working unless it was very strictly moderated to prevent drive-by trolling. Otherwise, it wouldn't really be any different from any other forum. Perhaps such a forum should go so far as to have each post reviewed by a moderator prior to showing up in a thread? Does PJ have the capacity to moderate a forum so strictly? Perhaps the lack of moderating resources was what squelched the idea the last time it was brought up?

I think we could make it so the moderator is the person that has the forum or only allow that person to post in their own forum.

Who wants one? The "Best of Political Jack" forum has been created.

 

[fairsheet]

Who decides which posts are, "a well researched and written post about an important subject"?

What I believe this forum is missing, is rational and cogent counterargument. And, I think this is just as much the "fault" of the original posters, as it is the wouldbe counterarguers.

I'd like to see a forum where people would submit their well-researched and written ideas, with the specific proviso that they will submit themselves to rational and cogent counterargument AND respond in kind and in good faith.

We all have a tendency towards falling a little too much in love with our own arguments, imho. That sort of defeats the purpose of engaging others in our ideas.

 

[SW48]

Who decides which posts are, "a well researched and written post about an important subject"?

What I believe this forum is missing, is rational and cogent counterargument. And, I think this is just as much the "fault" of the original posters, as it is the wouldbe counterarguers.

I'd like to see a forum where people would submit their well-researched and written ideas, with the specific proviso that they will submit themselves to rational and cogent counterargument AND respond in kind and in good faith.

We all have a tendency towards falling a little too much in love with our own arguments, imho. That sort of defeats the purpose of engaging others in our ideas.

The individual poster, say you Fairsheet would have your own forum under the "Best of Political Jack" forum called...say... "Fairsheet". And you would copy over any posts that you want that you think are worth saving and were well written and thought out.

 

[fairsheet]

The individual poster, say you Fairsheet would have your own forum under the "Best of Political Jack" forum called...say... "Fairsheet". And you would copy over any posts that you want that you think are worth saving and were well written and thought out.

What I am getting tired of here is people hyjacking threads or having the first response be something that is just trying to make the top poster look bad. Bo-4, Bugsy, Marcus, Gecko, Dawg are all well known for this. But especially NightSwimmer. These guys rarely respond to a top post with any real content or opinion.

Now I get it. That way, IF I want people to congently critique my ideas - which believe it or not, I really do! - I can make that plain in my own post.

By the way...here's a very simple example of how a "cogent response" should start out:

"I understand what you're saying or trying to say, but here's why I disagree with you......."

 

[SW48]

Now I get it. That way, IF I want people to congently critique my ideas - which believe it or not, I really do! - I can make that plain in my own post.

By the way...here's a very simple example of how a "cogent response" should start out:

"I understand what you're saying or trying to say, but here's why I disagree with you......."

I prefer this response.

 

[fairsheet]

I prefer this response.

Hey....I don't even mind if they go on to call me a ding-dang, racka-frackin', nincompoop.....as long as they give me at least some hint, that they understood where I was goin'.

 

[NightSwimmer]

What I am getting tired of here is people hyjacking threads or having the first response be something that is just trying to make the top poster look bad. Bo-4, Bugsy, Marcus, Gecko, Dawg are all well known for this. But especially NightSwimmer. These guys rarely respond to a top post with any real content or opinion.

If you insist upon insulting me, then I insist that you read all of the content that I have provided to this site. I'll be the first to admit that I drop one-line insults on some occasions, but I would also point out that many of those one-liners are quite appropriate responses, considering the quality of the posts to which I am replying.

 

[Jen]

Best of Political Jack.
Excellent idea.
We have some great writers here and their posts need to be highlighted. Arkady (as you mentioned) is one of those excellent posters.

The question as to whether or not to allow "critical analysis" of the Arkady Blog or Jack Dallas Blog or Minotaur Blog within Best of PJ needs to be further explored.

Here is my question regarding that: Is it possible to allow the individual blog author to have moderating rights for his or her own blog area(through existing moderators or by the author him/herself)? Perhaps if it's not possible to give posters moderating tools over their own blog within PJ, it can be arranged somehow.

If that were possible, the bomb posts meant only to derail could be deleted (if posters can't at some point understand that the blog area is for critical analysis not for post bombing). Most authors welcome analytical criticism. That is what we post for. Post bombing is something that should not be allowed in Best of PJ.

Or

Maybe you are saying that instead of original posts being put in one's own personal blog, a person can copy and post other peoples' well thought out researched posts to their blog without the fear of bombing? So Arkady might c&p a good Minotaur post in his Arkady Blog?

I thought I understood it to be the former. But maybe you meant the latter.

 

[SW48]

Best of Political Jack.
Excellent idea.
We have some great writers here and their posts need to be highlighted. Arkady (as you mentioned) is one of those excellent posters.

The question as to whether or not to allow "critical analysis" of the Arkady Blog or Jack Dallas Blog or Minotaur Blog within Best of PJ needs to be further explored.

Here is my question regarding that: Is it possible to allow the individual blog author to have moderating rights for his or her own blog area(through existing moderators or by the author him/herself)? Perhaps if it's not possible to give posters moderating tools over their own blog within PJ, it can be arranged somehow.

If that were possible, the bomb posts meant only to derail could be deleted (if posters can't at some point understand that the blog area is for critical analysis not for post bombing). Most authors welcome analytical criticism. That is what we post for. Post bombing is something that should not be allowed in Best of PJ.

Or

Maybe you are saying that instead of original posts being put in one's own personal blog, a person can copy and post other peoples' well thought out researched posts to their blog without the fear of bombing? So Arkady might c&p a good Minotaur post in his Arkady Blog?

I thought I understood it to be the former. But maybe you meant the latter.

I think we can set it up so the blog owner can moderate their own blog

 

[fairsheet]

I think we can set it up so the blog owner can moderate their own blog

PRAVDA had "moderating rights to its own blog".

 

[Jen]

I think we can set it up so the blog owner can moderate their own blog

that would be great.
post bombs could be deleted and good analysis can be enjoyed.
Good idea, SW

 

[SW48]

Best of Political Jack.
Excellent idea.
We have some great writers here and their posts need to be highlighted. Arkady (as you mentioned) is one of those excellent posters.

The question as to whether or not to allow "critical analysis" of the Arkady Blog or Jack Dallas Blog or Minotaur Blog within Best of PJ needs to be further explored.

Here is my question regarding that: Is it possible to allow the individual blog author to have moderating rights for his or her own blog area(through existing moderators or by the author him/herself)? Perhaps if it's not possible to give posters moderating tools over their own blog within PJ, it can be arranged somehow.

If that were possible, the bomb posts meant only to derail could be deleted (if posters can't at some point understand that the blog area is for critical analysis not for post bombing). Most authors welcome analytical criticism. That is what we post for. Post bombing is something that should not be allowed in Best of PJ.

Or

Maybe you are saying that instead of original posts being put in one's own personal blog, a person can copy and post other peoples' well thought out researched posts to their blog without the fear of bombing? So Arkady might c&p a good Minotaur post in his Arkady Blog?

I thought I understood it to be the former. But maybe you meant the latter.

I was just thinking when someone makes a really good long post they could copy it to their blog/forum to save it for all time. They can lock the post or leave it open for discussion, but you are correct they could delete the hate posts and no content posts.

 

[SW48]

PRAVDA had "moderating rights to its own blog".

bdtex has a fourm 'BFD' and has moderating power

 

[Jen]

I was just thinking when someone makes a really good long post they could copy it to their blog/forum to save it for all time. They can lock the post or leave it open for discussion, but you are correct they could delete the hate posts and no content posts.

Is it possible to have an access tab to a person's personal blog (within the Best of PJ) on one's Profile page?

Just a thought, not necessarily a request.

 

[Dawg]

The individual poster, say you Fairsheet would have your own forum under the "Best of Political Jack" forum called...say... "Fairsheet". And you would copy over any posts that you want that you think are worth saving and were well written and thought out.

What I am getting tired of here is people hyjacking threads or having the first response be something that is just trying to make the top poster look bad. Bo-4, Bugsy, Marcus, Gecko, Dawg are all well known for this. But especially NightSwimmer. These guys rarely respond to a top post with any real content or opinion.

I thought this was an OPINION board/fray...........wasn't aware we had to wear smoking jackets after 6pm..........