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Post by 0,Y on Sept 20, 2014 1:17:34 GMT -5
I don't agree with that. These are recent events that should be open for discussion and as long as there are no explicit videos or pictures in them these threads should be allowed imo. See but the thing is that just discussing these actions will lead children to google and find pics and videos. I feel that allowing such threads and comments assists children in finding these violent topics. So say you try to protect your child from such topics but allow them to check out Ringside, cause Ringside sells toys. Sooner or later that child will ling Ringside to these forums, and I'd hate to shatter some innocent child's world perspective by promoting threads/comments with certain violent acts/groups. Sooner or later everybody is confronted with stuff they never thought was possible. It's part of growing up. We shouldn't be so over-protective. That's life, sooner or later everybody has to grow up and realize that that's just the way this  ed up world is. For example my godmother is an alcoholic. My parents never told me until I found out the hard way when she was rushed to the hospital. This hit me hard but it didn't break me. And now I can see this as a growing-experience. |
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Post by Halloween King on Sept 20, 2014 2:19:42 GMT -5
See but the thing is that just discussing these actions will lead children to google and find pics and videos. I feel that allowing such threads and comments assists children in finding these violent topics. So say you try to protect your child from such topics but allow them to check out Ringside, cause Ringside sells toys. Sooner or later that child will ling Ringside to these forums, and I'd hate to shatter some innocent child's world perspective by promoting threads/comments with certain violent acts/groups. Sooner or later everybody is confronted with stuff they never thought was possible. It's part of growing up. We shouldn't be so over-protective. That's life, sooner or later everybody has to grow up and realize that that's just the way this ed up world is. For example my godmother is an alcoholic. My parents never told me until I found out the hard way when she was rushed to the hospital. This hit me hard but it didn't break me. And now I can see this as a growing-experience. So, how would you have felt if some random stranger told you your loved one had issues? |
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Post by Halloween King on Sept 20, 2014 2:28:12 GMT -5
I agree with you, they can be important topics. BUT..... Look at where you are. You're on a forum that is linked to a website that sells toys. Toys which are mostly meant for children. I think about the children, I like to try and keep my posts as family friendly as possible. I mean would you walk into Toys R Us and start talking loud enough for small children to hear you discussing terrorists? Im pretty sure you wouldnt, so why is this forum any different? When I was a teen I took the anonymity of the internet as a free pass to be rude or mean or tough. But then I realized, I wouldnt say or do most of the things in reality that you do online. So I try to keep it as close to reality with my posts online, not just here but every site I go to. How many people on here are classed as children though? There's a 13 year age minimum when joining this site and that's old enough to get a grasp on the reality of this world. Besides, where do you draw the line? Are action movies off limits? Can I not talk about The Expendables 3 because Harrison Ford fired a missile at a tank and killed several soldiers? What about violent wrestling matches like Hell In A Cell or even ECW. I'd rather not go into the Entertainment section and the only thing allowed to be discussed is Hannah Montana. Is it fair to talk about drawing lines when you're talking about Fiction, and im talking about reality? I guess I'll go back to what I said above. This site is directly linked to an online toy store. Would you walk into Toys R Us and talk about a movie with a friend with children near by? Now tell me, would you talk about a real event in which violence occurred with a friend while in TRU near children? I see that the age req is 13, but there is no age req to read things posted on here. Also who is verifying ages? Are we honestly going to believe no young person in the history of the internet has ever learned how to subtract 13 years or 18 years or 21 years from the current year? Im just saying we should keep these forums family friendly. |
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Post by 0,Y on Sept 20, 2014 2:31:00 GMT -5
Sooner or later everybody is confronted with stuff they never thought was possible. It's part of growing up. We shouldn't be so over-protective. That's life, sooner or later everybody has to grow up and realize that that's just the way this ed up world is. For example my godmother is an alcoholic. My parents never told me until I found out the hard way when she was rushed to the hospital. This hit me hard but it didn't break me. And now I can see this as a growing-experience. So, how would you have felt if some random stranger told you your loved one had issues? I don't know as I haven't experienced it. But all I'm saying is that sooner or later everybody finds out about horrible stuff that goes on in the world. I think there's a much higher possibility that kids might find out on TV, in the news or even from their parents than from a thread discussing such events on here. |
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Sept 20, 2014 2:39:09 GMT -5
How many people on here are classed as children though? There's a 13 year age minimum when joining this site and that's old enough to get a grasp on the reality of this world. Besides, where do you draw the line? Are action movies off limits? Can I not talk about The Expendables 3 because Harrison Ford fired a missile at a tank and killed several soldiers? What about violent wrestling matches like Hell In A Cell or even ECW. I'd rather not go into the Entertainment section and the only thing allowed to be discussed is Hannah Montana. Is it fair to talk about drawing lines when you're talking about Fiction, and im talking about reality? I guess I'll go back to what I said above. This site is directly linked to an online toy store. Would you walk into Toys R Us and talk about a movie with a friend with children near by? Now tell me, would you talk about a real event in which violence occurred with a friend while in TRU near children? I see that the age req is 13, but there is no age req to read things posted on here. Also who is verifying ages? Are we honestly going to believe no young person in the history of the internet has ever learned how to subtract 13 years or 18 years or 21 years from the current year? Im just saying we should keep these forums family friendly. I wouldn't do that but I can look around any toy store and see similar items based on violent situations. Attack helicopters, toy soldiers holding guns and even a Call Of Duty Lego set. You keep using the word children, no one here is a child. This site isn't a preschool so I don't know why you say 'children'. The minimum age is 13 which makes them a teenager. If I was a child's age, I wouldn't be on Ringside but rather the sites of toy outlets I know like Toys R Us, K-Mart etc. I'm not saying that we should fully allow violence on this site like videos of someone legitimately being killed but to cut right back like you're insinuating is just stupid. These things happen in the world and should be allowed to be discussed rather than turn a blind eye, regardless of whatever the ages of some potential younger than 13 people that might be lurking. |
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Post by Halloween King on Sept 20, 2014 2:43:10 GMT -5
So, how would you have felt if some random stranger told you your loved one had issues? I don't know as I haven't experienced it. But all I'm saying is that sooner or later everybody finds out about horrible stuff that goes on in the world. I think there's a much higher possibility that kids might find out on TV, in the news or even from their parents than from a thread discussing such events on here. I agree with what you're saying. What im saying is I do not want to be that random stranger that robs a child of their preconceived ideas about the world. I wouldnt want to be the stranger to tell a younger version of you that your family member had an ailment. I feel the forums should take that same stance in that the forums should not take it upon themselves to expose children to things that are violent/extreme. |
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Post by Halloween King on Sept 20, 2014 2:51:34 GMT -5
Is it fair to talk about drawing lines when you're talking about Fiction, and im talking about reality? I guess I'll go back to what I said above. This site is directly linked to an online toy store. Would you walk into Toys R Us and talk about a movie with a friend with children near by? Now tell me, would you talk about a real event in which violence occurred with a friend while in TRU near children? I see that the age req is 13, but there is no age req to read things posted on here. Also who is verifying ages? Are we honestly going to believe no young person in the history of the internet has ever learned how to subtract 13 years or 18 years or 21 years from the current year? Im just saying we should keep these forums family friendly. I wouldn't do that but I can look around any toy store and see similar items based on violent situations. Attack helicopters, toy soldiers holding guns and even a Call Of Duty Lego set. You keep using the word children, no one here is a child. This site isn't a preschool so I don't know why you say 'children'. The minimum age is 13 which makes them a teenager. If I was a child's age, I wouldn't be on Ringside but rather the sites of toy outlets I know like Toys R Us, K-Mart etc. I'm not saying that we should fully allow violence on this site like videos of someone legitimately being killed but to cut right back like you're insinuating is just stupid. These things happen in the world and should be allowed to be discussed rather than turn a blind eye, regardless of whatever the ages of some potential younger than 13 people that might be lurking. So like I asked before, you're telling me no child has ever clicked on a website and lied about their age? Let's put the age issue aside. Let's assume that everyone here is 13 or older, you're telling me all 13 year olds are the same? No two people are the same, no matter how old. You can have a 13 year old who still likes playing with toys. You can have a 13 year old that likes sports. You can have a 13 year old who is only interested in girls/boys. You can have a 13 year old who is very naive. There is all kinds of different 13 year olds. I look at any and all 13 year olds as Children. As such I feel we need to maintain the no violence policy on these forums in the interest of protecting children. I'll also add that these forums are directly linked to Ringside. Ever watch the youtube videos where they give away figures? Ever notice how most of the winners of the "Fan Figure" segments are usually small children? There is the proof that children under 13 frequently visit Ringside as well as these forums. |
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Sept 20, 2014 3:00:46 GMT -5
I wouldn't do that but I can look around any toy store and see similar items based on violent situations. Attack helicopters, toy soldiers holding guns and even a Call Of Duty Lego set. You keep using the word children, no one here is a child. This site isn't a preschool so I don't know why you say 'children'. The minimum age is 13 which makes them a teenager. If I was a child's age, I wouldn't be on Ringside but rather the sites of toy outlets I know like Toys R Us, K-Mart etc. I'm not saying that we should fully allow violence on this site like videos of someone legitimately being killed but to cut right back like you're insinuating is just stupid. These things happen in the world and should be allowed to be discussed rather than turn a blind eye, regardless of whatever the ages of some potential younger than 13 people that might be lurking. So like I asked before, you're telling me no child has ever clicked on a website and lied about their age? Let's put the age issue aside. Let's assume that everyone here is 13 or older, you're telling me all 13 year olds are the same? No two people are the same, no matter how old. You can have a 13 year old who still likes playing with toys. You can have a 13 year old that likes sports. You can have a 13 year old who is only interested in girls/boys. You can have a 13 year old who is very naive. There is all kinds of different 13 year olds. I look at any and all 13 year olds as Children. As such I feel we need to maintain the no violence policy on these forums in the interest of protecting children. I'll also add that these forums are directly linked to Ringside. Ever watch the youtube videos where they give away figures? Ever notice how most of the winners of the "Fan Figure" segments are usually small children? There is the proof that children under 13 frequently visit Ringside as well as these forums. Maybe thats why society is full of sissies nowadays, because people like you have them believing the world is rainbows and sunshine and that "everyones a winner". If I was a kid and lurking this website, action figure related topics would be more appealing than whats happening in Syria... |
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Post by 0,Y on Sept 20, 2014 3:23:47 GMT -5
I don't know as I haven't experienced it. But all I'm saying is that sooner or later everybody finds out about horrible stuff that goes on in the world. I think there's a much higher possibility that kids might find out on TV, in the news or even from their parents than from a thread discussing such events on here. I agree with what you're saying. What im saying is I do not want to be that random stranger that robs a child of their preconceived ideas about the world. I wouldnt want to be the stranger to tell a younger version of you that your family member had an ailment. I feel the forums should take that same stance in that the forums should not take it upon themselves to expose children to things that are violent/extreme. Well that is your problem and not the children's problem. They're gonna be robbed of their view of the world anyway at some point in their life and they will have to deal with it. There's no reason to protect people from reality. I understand that you don't want to be that guy but then I suggest 'Don't be that guy'. If it's so important to you then don't create or participate in such threads. Problem solved. Plus if there are any kids younger than the age of 13 on here reading about murder, terrorism and stuff those parents failed. It's their job to protect their child from the so evil and cruel world and not yours. |
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Post by Sleazyness on Sept 20, 2014 8:53:49 GMT -5
One thing I always found unfair was the rule that if you had a warning bar(no matter how long or for what or what the percentage or how long ago it was) you are inelligable to become a moderator. I feel like some people that have had a warning bar and cleaned up their act would do a great job.
I do see what you mean on this one. It has been getting a bit ridiculous.
I don't think Jack, TRW, BOOKER T, HR2X, and suckasays will be offended with what you have stated.
I think of the way this place is kind of like America and some other countries as far as we have a freedom of speech to express how we feel(To an extent and with fair language).
I hope I don't get in any sort of trouble for expressing my thoughts here.
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Post by Triple S on Sept 20, 2014 12:33:35 GMT -5
Was given a 50% warning bar again by Jack for "trolling".
Can someone shed some light on this trolling bullcrap? Since this is a made up word on the internet for someone being sarcastic and our mods and admins "troll" DAILY, but that's ignored... of course.
I can't count how many sarcastic posts from TRW and a handful of mods that I've liked because they were funny. Yet when a normal member is sarcastic, they're given a warning.
It's honestly gotten ridiculous. It's like having fun on this forum is now against TOS.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2014 12:53:34 GMT -5
My complaint is you post your opinion and get trolled and harrassed by people !!! You should be able to post an opinion without being bullied by three people who are just attacking your post with no further discussion about the thread! Not ven keepingon topic just shootin down someones opinion!! Those are the ones who need to be warned its really messed up! People can't even stare there opinion without being bullied by people. It's not right mods need to make sure people keep on topic!
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Post by Justin on Sept 20, 2014 13:05:16 GMT -5
My complaint is you post your opinion and get trolled and harrassed by people !!! You should be able to post an opinion without being bullied by three people who are just attacking your post with no further discussion about the thread! Not ven keepingon topic just shootin down someones opinion!! Those are the ones who need to be warned its really messed up! People can't even stare there opinion without being bullied by people. It's not right mods need to make sure people keep on topic! No ones "bullying" you, last week you were happy that Sean O'Haire died then today you were celebrating Reigns injury and wished 2 other guys got hurt. |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Sept 20, 2014 13:20:28 GMT -5
I just find it funny too that some people can post pictures or say something on here and get a warning bar for it, or even get banned for 2 weeks.... yet some people can say anything and post anything on here and get away with it.
I guess if you in tight with TRW and Jack Specific then you can get away with anything on here.
I am sure I will get warned or banned for stating my opinion about that, but I gave up caring now.
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Post by Colter on Sept 20, 2014 13:26:22 GMT -5
The big one for me is that I'll try to post a YouTube video in Banter sometimes but by some way, there's a censored phrase in there (usually other forums or stores) and it spams the link and breaks it.
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Post by The Yes Man on Sept 20, 2014 13:30:11 GMT -5
What bugs me is I can't say Rick Gr imes name from Walking Dead. that. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2014 14:21:33 GMT -5
In the words of Batista
DEAL WITH IT
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Post by figurecollector on Sept 20, 2014 14:28:36 GMT -5
About locked posts due to fights/arguments/etc... Yes these posts will be locked. You guys need to understand this forum is not for negativity, fighting, hate, etc. If you want those type of negative and hate filled posts then I suggest you find another forum that tolerates that BS. We do allow some debating yes, we do allow differing opinions of course, but fighting and such nonsense, no. And for those of you with the "Why not just clean up the post?" question. Well I can say this with many years of experience, it's a waste of time because unfortunately some posts just attract fighting even if they are not meant to be a troll post. Sometimes the mods & or admins will try and clean up a post, but I can guarantee you if the BS starts again it'll be locked permanently. Mods and Admins have many issues to deal with on a daily basis here. We do not have time to baby sit every single post. If we foresee an issue on any post we will lock it before we have to deal with any BS. JS I absolutely agree that there are topics that should not be touched and should be closed immediately as they draw out the worst in people, but there have been plenty of threads closed when the topic has been going on for several pages and a fight crops up causing it to be closed. Cleaning it up should have been the solution, but that does not always seem to be the case. I decided to do a 2 day study on the Forum to see if there is a problem with the number of Mods/Admins. Perhaps I do not understand what you have the Mods/Admins do on a daily basis. One would assume that the Mod is assigned to the particular section of the Forum and is to keep watch on it. The Admins watch when the Mod is not on/available. There are 35 sections of the Forum and some with sub sections. From September 18 at 2:00 PM (EDT) - September 19 at 3:30 PM there were 1,501 posts made. From September 19 at 3:30 - September 20 at 2:00 PM there were 1,205 posts. While this sounds like a daunting task to review, only 7 of the sections - Lounge, Entertainment, Mattel, WWE, Other Figures, Games: Wrestling and the US Trading/Sales had more than 20 posts both days. Another had 6 more than 20 on one day or the other - Sports (likely due to TNF), WF: UK, Jakks, Customs, TNA (likely due to Impact airing) and Games: Other. That is reading less than a page of comments a day. Another 19 sections had less than 10 posts each of the two days. It appears that there are some inequities in what some of the Mods are covering. I know some Mods cover more than one section, but what else are these people doing? Some of the Mods have to be overwhelmed. No offense to those Mods on the lesser read boards, but should they not assist in the more used boards as well? Some boards appear to have Mods on weekly more than daily. I was of the opinion that if one is going to serve as a Mod, they should be available daily to do the work necessary. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2014 16:21:25 GMT -5
I like how that Sean O'Haire memorial thread got locked because ONE PERSON made a rude comment. Instead of deleting the comment (and maybe 5 replies to it saying it was wrong?) and letting people talk about a wrestler that passed away, he had to lock it and prevent people from remembering their favorite memories and saying rest in peace. It's pretty clear the WWE board MOD just loved locking things to get some sort of authority kick. Yeah I don't care ... I'll just speak the truth. I know I'll be gone soon anyways.
but seriously somebody UNLOCK that Sean O'Haire thread and let people talk about the man that died instead of letting one troll ruin it for everyone. Good grief.
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Post by Halloween King on Sept 20, 2014 17:41:25 GMT -5
So like I asked before, you're telling me no child has ever clicked on a website and lied about their age? Let's put the age issue aside. Let's assume that everyone here is 13 or older, you're telling me all 13 year olds are the same? No two people are the same, no matter how old. You can have a 13 year old who still likes playing with toys. You can have a 13 year old that likes sports. You can have a 13 year old who is only interested in girls/boys. You can have a 13 year old who is very naive. There is all kinds of different 13 year olds. I look at any and all 13 year olds as Children. As such I feel we need to maintain the no violence policy on these forums in the interest of protecting children. I'll also add that these forums are directly linked to Ringside. Ever watch the youtube videos where they give away figures? Ever notice how most of the winners of the "Fan Figure" segments are usually small children? There is the proof that children under 13 frequently visit Ringside as well as these forums. Maybe thats why society is full of sissies nowadays, because people like you have them believing the world is rainbows and sunshine and that "everyones a winner". If I was a kid and lurking this website, action figure related topics would be more appealing than whats happening in Syria... Im not the type of person to sugar coat things. I won't tell you everything is ok. I won't tell you the world is rainbows and sunshine. Im the kind of guy who won't say anything to you, until you ask me. If you want my thoughts on Syria or whatever just message me and I'll tell you what I honestly think. Im not about to put my thoughts out in the open for a few reasons. First off cause no one is asking me. Second because im not going to give small children an insight into my thoughts for no reason. Third my thoughts, if typed on here, would prob get me banned. It's not me trying to call everyone a winner, it's me having some tact, some style, some reservations. |
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