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    Vent Your Spleen on Off-Topic Subjects to OGD Here

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    Hello:

    I have decided to set up this personal area for those at TPMC who have something to say to me that does not fit within the relevancy of a specific discussion thread. I'll be checking in frequently to see if anyone has visited. If an individual butts in with irrelevant and unproductive banter elsewhere I will be directing them by link to this discussion area .

    I suggest that others set up a personal area such as this due to the continuing butting in to threads that upsets the flow of substantive discussion in a particular thread.

    Thereby, if you are interrupted by side banter, you can direct them to your personal area

    to discuss the off-topic side issue.

    Cherrio... Let the flames grow higher... While we dance around the fire...

    ~OGD~

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    Below you will find additional comments since I first started this.

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    July 08, 2006 –

    Let me first say, I truly appreciate other’s responses and discussions in the comment section of this particular blog, I'm sure those who have visited thus far sort of have a basic understanding of what I’m up to. This is really designed to allow me to have a one-on-one with those who I personally deem to have upset the flow in other discussion threads. If they have enough sack to come over here. Thanks for your help and understanding.

    I must add the following clarification:

    If any fellow cafe member takes the time they will note that my use of the rating system, and the request for another to bring their discussion to this blog is predicated on two basic points:

    1.) Zero (0) Troll:

    a.) The comments of the member in question have degenerated to the point of vulgar and/or ridiculous name calling. This is my personal call. I rate the culprit a zero (0). Exhibit-A Exhibit-B Exhibit-C

    b.) The comments of the member in question are clearly recognizable as troll bait. This is my personal call. I rate the culprit a Zero (0). Exhibit-A Exhibit-B

    2.) One (1)Unproductive:

    The comments of the member in question are totally off-topic, continuing simple chatter, gossip, and/or asides, that in my opinion are designed to screw around I consider irrelevant and unproductive. This is my personal call. I rate the culprit a One (1). Exhibit-A Exhibit-B Exhibit-C

    In addition:

    I never rate a fellow member a zero or a one simply because I do not agree with their opinion. I will still rate a member that has a vital point to make, that I personally may not fully agree with a Good (3) or even on occasion an Excellent (4) if I personally deem what I have read as germane to the development of further positive discussion. Other than that I leave a post alone.

    Once an individual reaches the point of repeatedly losing their self-control to stay on-topic and/or referring to fellow members in a vulgar or demeaning nature, and after repeated attempts to get the individual to stop their negative behavior, there are no more ratings of two, three or four given, so as not to add any positive points to their overall karma rating.

    We as a community can all beat around the bush (pun intended) and not stand up to individuals and allow these individuals to commandeer a thread and thereby disrupt the positive flow of information of educational value. I personally elect to stand up at the coffee table and call out those who wish to be a pain. And if they don’t like it, don't let the door hit 'em in their asteroid-orifice on the way out.

    ~OGD~

    ----- End July 8, 2006 -----

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