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I don't think this is really about differences of opinion, but rather the social aesthetics of the kind of space you're building. A laid-back little pub is a di

I don't think this is really about differences of opinion, but rather the social aesthetics of the kind of space you're building. A laid-back little pub is a different kind of space than Central Park, which is a different kind of space than your living room. If some jerk barged into that bar and started shouting offensive slogans or trying to start a fight, I'd fully expect them to be kicked out (perhaps literally). Even considering less blatantly offensive conduct, I don't think every place on the internet needs to be open to every drive-by "devil's advocate" or concern troll who thinks they're being so goddamn clever by clumsily trying to bait the regulars into making a bad argument.

scoggs 9y ago
You make a great point with your bar / park comparison. When I was younger I yearned for the wildest, loudest, most packed bars and places to party and drink but now that I'm older I prefer a quieter pub with enough seats for everyone I'm hanging out with to relax, have some drinks, and take a load off. I don't think it's the worst thing in the world to want a more laid back approach to social media or any sort of community / activity on the web (or anywhere in life for that matter). I think I'm able to make this comparison because at times Reddit and Facebook and especially Twitter feel like the bars did when I was 18-22 and there were so many underage kids going wild, having a blast, but not really caring about much beyond that -- and there is definitely a time and place for that on the internet for me as well, too!
kstrauser 9y ago
As an instance admin, I see my server as pretty much exactly my living room: https://blog.freeradical.zone/welcome-to-my-living-room/ https://blog.freeradical.zone/welcome-to-my-living-room/ I'll tolerate (and welcome!) differences of opinion, but if someone starts harassing my other guests or driving them off, I'll cheerfully kick them out.

scoggs 9y ago

You make a great point with your bar / park comparison. When I was younger I yearned for the wildest, loudest, most packed bars and places to party and drink but now that I'm older I prefer a quieter pub with enough seats for everyone I'm hanging out with to relax, have some drinks, and take a load off. I don't think it's the worst thing in the world to want a more laid back approach to social media or any sort of community / activity on the web (or anywhere in life for that matter). I think I'm able to make this comparison because at times Reddit and Facebook and especially Twitter feel like the bars did when I was 18-22 and there were so many underage kids going wild, having a blast, but not really caring about much beyond that -- and there is definitely a time and place for that on the internet for me as well, too!

kstrauser 9y ago

As an instance admin, I see my server as pretty much exactly my living room: https://blog.freeradical.zone/welcome-to-my-living-room/ https://blog.freeradical.zone/welcome-to-my-living-room/ I'll tolerate (and welcome!) differences of opinion, but if someone starts harassing my other guests or driving them off, I'll cheerfully kick them out.