To reduce tension and stress in these forums I previously introduced thread prefixes so members can have more control over what types of viewpoints are welcome in their threads. I also threatened to go with plan B if the thread prefixes didn't workout. Well, I was so excited about plan B that I have decided to put it in place immediately...
PLAN B
Ok, here it is... Plan B is a series of games that members can play and compete with each other. Remember back in school when you were a kid? When you got into an argument with another kid, one of you would say, "You wanna fight?". Then the other would agree and you guys would meet "at the bridge" after school and duke it out. Well, maybe that was only me.
Anyway, the point is, when you feel yourself strongly disagreeing with another member, instead of flaming and insulting each other in the thread, go battle in the arcade. This way one of you wins and the other looses while everyone is standing around watching. And the looser can always come back another day for a re-match.
Plus, this may keep members around longer so you can chat or whatever.
I've got it set up and ready to go, so let the battles begin!
Oh, you can click on the 'Arcade' link on the navigation bar to check it out.
--Robert