Suggestion Why is trolling ok in all forums except DIR?

[scubasean]

Or, is it that DIR is a special "no trolling zone" where fines are doubled?

I'm mystified....

I never cease to be amazed at the things that I obviously don't have enough information about to properly understand....

 

[Genesis]

I think it speaks volumes that a particular group of divers, and a particular diving style must be protected from people "questioning" (some would call that "attacking") it..... but of course its all ok if other diving styles are agencies are bashed/attacked/questioned.

Specifically, it speaks to the fragility of the claimed "system" or "dogma" when one must protect it against inquiry - even virulent inquiry.

 

[detroit diver]

........ Despite the fact that how to “do it right” has changed over the few short years I’ve been involved in SCUBA.

And you know this because of which GUE classes you've taken?

IMO if DIR was such a superior diving system it wouldn’t need such protectionist measures. In fact it doesn’t on other boards such as the deco stop.

This is a non-arguement. TDS is quite diligent about trolling. They just won't warn you. They'll pull the thread immediately. They do it quicker because they're smaller.

Who decides what’s a troll post?

Mike

The moderators, of course.

 

[detroit diver]

I think it speaks volumes that a particular group of divers, and a particular diving style must be protected from people "questioning" (some would call that "attacking") it..... but of course its all ok if other diving styles are agencies are bashed/attacked/questioned.

Specifically, it speaks to the fragility of the claimed "system" or "dogma" when one must protect it against inquiry - even virulent inquiry.

Geez, give it a rest already.

 

[cornfed]

I think it speaks volumes that a particular group of divers, and a particular diving style must be protected from people "questioning" (some would call that "attacking") it..... but of course its all ok if other diving styles are agencies are bashed/attacked/questioned.

I think they made it clear that there was nothing wrong with legitimate questions. They also made it clear that trolling and bashing of any kind would not be tolerated regardless of which forum it's in.

 

[MikeS]

And you know this because of which GUE classes you've taken?

Do you have to take a class for this to know this? I haven’t taken a GUE class yet but I plan to. Not because Uncle Pug (sorry to pick on you), blast people that don’t, but because I think that it provides a path for working on personal skills that PADI doesn’t.

This is a non-arguement. TDS is quite diligent about trolling. They just won't warn you. They'll pull the thread immediately. They do it quicker because they're smaller.

One man’s ignorant question is another man’s troll. Who decides?

Mike

 

[Snowbear]

... but other people cant go into DIR forum and post their views.

I could be wrong (yeah - it happens - a lot, actually!), but I don't think someone posting an opposing view or questions why a configuration or technique is considered "right" or "wrong" is a troll. Seems the troll designation comes from HOW the view is presented?

For instance - can you tell the difference here? it's basically the same question:

"Why does DIR frown on solo diving?"

vs

"Why are DIR divers so insecure that they need to always dive with a buddy."

Who decides? Why the mods, of course! But even a bozo like me can tell which of the above questions would get me a "time out" if I was stupid enough to post it in a real thread instead of as a for instance

 

[cornfed]

Hence the problem. DIR types can come around to any forum and post their views, but other people cant go into DIR forum and post their views. Very unfortunate.

Please show me where UP (or anyone else with that authority to do so) said people who disagree with DIR are not aloud to post their views in the DIR forum.

 

[cornfed]

I could be wrong (yeah - it happens - a lot, actually!), but I don't think someone posting an opposing view or questions why a configuration or technique is considered "right" or "wrong" is a troll. Seems the troll designation comes from HOW the view is presented?

For instance - can you tell the difference here? it's basically the same question:

"Why does DIR frown on solo diving?"

vs

"Why are DIR divers so insecure that they need to always dive with a buddy."

At least one person gets it...

 

[jepuskar]

I think you all got you panties up in a bunch. DIR is very hotly debated, as we all know...creating a DIR forum just invites people to troll it up. I dont think the powers that be give it any special treatment, they are just merely stating it upfront...you bash DIR you are not welcome there. There is a difference in bashing and debating opinions..clearly several people just love to bash DIR.

I think there is nothing wrong with the rules being set forth..it is a very specific topic. I also think these rules apply to all the other areas in the board...do you need them posted to feel warm and fuzzy?

Jason

 

[AquaBob]

I think it speaks volumes that a particular group of divers, and a particular diving style must be protected from people "questioning" (some would call that "attacking") it..... but of course its all ok if other diving styles are agencies are bashed/attacked/questioned.

Specifically, it speaks to the fragility of the claimed "system" or "dogma" when one must protect it against inquiry - even virulent inquiry.

Good job Genesis.

I see Lawman is back. I'm waiting for him to give you a couple of big 'high-fives'.

Even with your reputation of a ****-disturber, you've managed to troll (or trawl) it out to three pages of horses**t and even suck in some that should know better.

I'm gonna keep an eye out for your posts -- very amusing. Very masterful.