Question For Moderators (and other members as well)

1ForAllFor1 · 09-04-2008, 12:38 PM

I have no intention of becoming a nuisance, or of causing trouble for the forum, but in all seriousness, why aren't we allowed to have a discussion about having a discussion about the "No 'Kill Stories'" thread?

I do understand the philosophy behind the forum's "No Kill Stories" policy, generally, but I'd like to better understand the reason why even debating the subject matter is deemed inappropriate. Mods?

At it's worst, wouldn't such a debate serve as a topically appropriate, informative learning experience for those of us who consider ourselves to be intelligent drivers? What is the downside to such civil discourse?

And to forum members: I noticed that the thread started by gizmo was almost immediately closed down due to it's content. Does this tend to happen a lot here? Just trying to prepare myself...

Thanks

Monaco35Dream · 09-04-2008, 12:40 PM

because thats the rule...we follow the rules

1ForAllFor1 · 09-04-2008, 12:41 PM

What's the rule? No discussing controversial thread titles? I'm not being fasecious, I'm genuinely asking.

Monaco35Dream · 09-04-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ForAllFor1

What's the rule? No discussing controversial thread titles? I'm not being fasecious, I'm genuinely asking.

pretty much...i kinda see it as these guys have spent their time to create this forum for everyone else, and there are certain things that we cannot discuss to, IMO, keep the image of the board as far away from "ricers" and street racing as possible. (which i am all for)...so if i have to follow a few frivilous rules, so be it...

1ForAllFor1 · 09-04-2008, 12:47 PM

OK, well, I can't say that I agree with that reasoning, but I at least appreciate that someone responded to explain. Thank you.

jrc · 09-04-2008, 12:48 PM

Good question. I assume the policy is supposed to make it so that this forum is not seen to encourage idiocy (i.e. street racing), although I've always treated the street racing threads on other forums as nothing more than "my internet penis is bigger than yours" fantasies, which i can guarantee almost 99% of street racing stories are. Having said that, I'm not sure why threads like the one linked below are any better. So, dunno.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5380

1ForAllFor1 · 09-04-2008, 12:50 PM

jrc: lollers to your entire previous post. Well said and hilarious. Agreed.

imported_mega · 09-04-2008, 12:52 PM

go to one of the other bmw forums to post them, like bimmerforums

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...play.php?f=124

for whatever reason the mods/owners here don't like them

09-04-2008, 12:38 PM	#1
1ForAllFor1 Private First Class 23 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Question For Moderators (and other members as well) I have no intention of becoming a nuisance, or of causing trouble for the forum, but in all seriousness, why aren't we allowed to have a discussion about having a discussion about the "No 'Kill Stories'" thread? I do understand the philosophy behind the forum's "No Kill Stories" policy, generally, but I'd like to better understand the reason why even debating the subject matter is deemed inappropriate. Mods? At it's worst, wouldn't such a debate serve as a topically appropriate, informative learning experience for those of us who consider ourselves to be intelligent drivers? What is the downside to such civil discourse? And to forum members: I noticed that the thread started by gizmo was almost immediately closed down due to it's content. Does this tend to happen a lot here? Just trying to prepare myself... Thanks __________________ 2008 "Year One of the 1" 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red ...seriously, do you really care about any of the other stuff??
	Appreciate 0 Tweet

09-04-2008, 12:40 PM	#2
Monaco35Dream Captain 48 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	because thats the rule...we follow the rules
	Appreciate 0

09-04-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
1ForAllFor1 Private First Class 23 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	What's the rule? No discussing controversial thread titles? I'm not being fasecious, I'm genuinely asking. __________________ 2008 "Year One of the 1" 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red ...seriously, do you really care about any of the other stuff??
	Appreciate 0

09-04-2008, 12:47 PM	#5
1ForAllFor1 Private First Class 23 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	OK, well, I can't say that I agree with that reasoning, but I at least appreciate that someone responded to explain. Thank you. __________________ 2008 "Year One of the 1" 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red ...seriously, do you really care about any of the other stuff??
	Appreciate 0

09-04-2008, 12:48 PM	#6
jrc Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 257 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Good question. I assume the policy is supposed to make it so that this forum is not seen to encourage idiocy (i.e. street racing), although I've always treated the street racing threads on other forums as nothing more than "my internet penis is bigger than yours" fantasies, which i can guarantee almost 99% of street racing stories are. Having said that, I'm not sure why threads like the one linked below are any better. So, dunno. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5380 __________________ "To add speed, add lightness." Colin Chapman
	Appreciate 0

09-04-2008, 12:50 PM	#7
1ForAllFor1 Private First Class 23 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	jrc: lollers to your entire previous post. Well said and hilarious. Agreed. __________________ 2008 "Year One of the 1" 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red ...seriously, do you really care about any of the other stuff??
	Appreciate 0

09-04-2008, 12:52 PM	#8
imported_mega Colonel 128 Rep 2,208 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	go to one of the other bmw forums to post them, like bimmerforums http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...play.php?f=124 for whatever reason the mods/owners here don't like them __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
	Appreciate 0