Happy Atheist Forum

Due to recent events, I am thinking The Hall of Shame was a bad experiment.  But, I'm going to let the members decide if it stays or if I move all the hall of shame posts back to the religion section and delete the hall of shame category.  To be clear, either way, no posts will be deleted.

comments, thoughts, concerns?

What's the reason you're thinking about getting rid of it?

Quote from: "myleviathan"What's the reason you're thinking about getting rid of it?

I am concerned that it advertises that we have a troll problem and/or like trolls.  I could be wrong, which is why I started the poll.

I can see why you would like to get rid of it, then. Trolls are fun, in a way - I admit I get a kick out of the stuff they write sometimes. I think others may have some attraction to them as well. But it may encourage poor form from all.

You can always rename it to "Recycle Bin" and make a neutral-sounding forum description.

EDIT: you can also edit user permissions for HOS so that only mods and admins can post there, but everyone can read. A closed forum is not advertising anything, is it?

I don't think it's a good idea. We are not a vindictive group, and displaying the less honorable members sends the message that we will make fun as punishment.

Atheists are adults, no matter their age.

The point, as I see it, is not having a troll head display, but a place to stash away all the junk and keep it because a lot of troll posts end up having a good deal of good quality feedback in them.

I'll go with getting rid of it. I never went in there much anyway. I'd rather not keep it.

Quote from: "Willravel"I don't think it's a good idea. We are not a vindictive group, and displaying the less honorable members sends the message that we will make fun as punishment.

Atheists are adults, no matter their age.

True but it is also a way to show how freethinking people are treated.I think it should stay but the topics in the hall of shame should be closed to more posting.

I'd like to get rid of it, but I'll go ahead and call my desire a self-serving one.  

I just noticed: the question in the poll is the opposite of the one in the thread name...  :beer:

Quote from: "Asmodean"I just noticed: the question in the poll is the opposite of the one in the thread name...   I'm not sure, but I think I may have voted for the wrong party

Opps, that was not on purpose...i'll fix the thread title.  I'm going to let the poll run till monday (to make sure anyone that cares got a chance to vote) then act based on whatever the outcome is.

Btw, if anyone voted incorrectly or has changed their minds, you can change your vote until the poll closes.

Hall of shame is being removed....existing posts will be moved to religion.

Thanks for that, Laetusatheos.  I know the decision wasn't made with my feelings in mind, but it's a lot easier for me to navigate around here without seeing the stupidity of other "Christians" staring me in the forehead.

When you log onto a christian forum and express views differing to their beliefs, you'll be banned quicker than Speedy Gonzalez on speed. I think we are being much fairer to them by keeping their posts. Pointing out the fact that they are shamefull is no big deal.

I vote to keep it.

No

The hall of shame has already been disbanded...shameful posts can now be found scattered throughout the religion section.  I'm going to lock this thread since voting is over.