From FB group Orange Talk
Art Rosen said,
“The state of this group is really sad. I joined another group for a city where I have a second home. Nobody was name calling or obsessed with being a conservative or a liberal. They spoke of things that bind people together. New restaurants, where to get help, issues that effect the local community with out bringing political parties into the mix. Are these crazy battles the best use of this group? You’re never going to change each other. Calling someone stupid doesn’t make you smart, just an ass. Why not go join a political group where you can tell each other what you want to hear and use this group to help make Orange more of a community.”
My reply
“I agree. The problems you spoke of are due to the lack of moderation. If the moderators/admins took some action, this wouldn’t happen. But then there is Orange Buzz, where the iron-fisted admin makes it a virtual hell.
So the result is that both that and this group have some serious disadvantages. And it leaves the market open for someone to start a group with a moderate amount of moderation.
“Those not in the middle of the road and in the gutter.”
– Ike”
“Virginia Jefferies Elliott
The block button works most of the time. Many of those who get blocked are not here to contribute anything useful.
But on occasion there are those who become indispensable pains in the ass. That’s when moderation helps. I’ve been there, seen that, and it really does help.
Like your kid. Do you block a kid if he or she does something unacceptable?
“Growing old is mandatory;
growing up is optional.”
There are far too many grownups who don’t act grown-up.