Post by Northstar3213 on Sept 15, 2016 18:33:43 GMT -5
Like so that way they aren't spontaneous and blow up the OTD section. I don't think that debates need to be completely eliminated, as not all debates have to deal with controvertial topics. I think that a more maintainable approach needs to be implimented.
Here is what I propose:
I understand that this could be confusing/time consuming, but I hate seeing the conflict that keeps setting OTD ablaze.
Here is what I propose:
- Have a separate board strictly for debates on various topics.
- If a member wishes to have a debate, have them send in a request for a debate to administration. They should clearly detail what they wish to have a debate about.
- Once the request is sent in, the user works with administration in order to make sure that there is a set date where the user and at least one mod/other neutral third party to supervise and enforce forum rules regarding respect if necessary.
- Once a date has been agreed upon the week before the debate takes place, put up a promo on the debate board letting everyone know what date, time, and what will be debated. This is where people will post expressing their interest to particpate.
- The thread where the debate is to take place MUST include a copy of/link to forum policy regarding bully/harassment/respect on that page as a reminder for everyone to be good sports and respectful to each other.
- During the debate, the supervisor must not take any one side. They should intervene in conflict in a professional manner. If said supervisor is not a mod, they are to post a warning first, if disruptive behavior continues/the thread gets out of hand they are to report the thread.
I understand that this could be confusing/time consuming, but I hate seeing the conflict that keeps setting OTD ablaze.
