Aw Lexi, I thought you were giving us the answers.

I do believe many find their power when they stop forgiving, which will probably lead on to me wondering what needed forgiving and if they were even asking to be forgiven in the first place. And just by asking should they receive it… generally my answer is no why should I. I see forgiving as a gift given... now letting something go is different and usually suits me.

"Respond firmly, but make the best efforts not to worsen the situation."'

Nice one R0bert. But is that what Lexi is saying? And if South responds firmly what will the North respond with – even more firmness? And that is how the fight started.

Suze, no need to miss her… a rose by any other name…

“Suze:"While people should not resort to nastiness or very personal attacks as per the OLO rules, it may get a little boring if we sanitize it too much :)”

Agreed. Although I stand by calling Corny a Pratt when he acted like one. :P

Suzie there were a number of posts referring to it way back. Some posts by Graham with links to copies of some of the material is at http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/user.asp?id=5745

Copies of a few pages referenced by Graham can be found at
www.onlineopinion.com.au/documents/articles/Postcards from Cyberia Democracy or Demockery.mht
www.onlineopinion.com.au/documents/articles/Postcards from Cyberia Grima Fuhrer.mht
www.onlineopinion.com.au/documents/articles/Postcards from Cyberia Rules of Engagement.mht
Some of us had difficulty opening them, I think I had to download the file then open it.

CJ Morgan had also made some comment about it earlier in this thread.

As I understand it CJ set the site up for those unhappy with OLO.
By the time I found out about it a login was required so I've not had a full look at what was going on. The bit's I saw included edited pictures of Graham and some very nasty comments directed at Foxy by Grim.

There is a lot of history there which I'm not across so I'm avoiding too much speculation about the rest.

R0bert

Squeers,

I think satire and other devices are brilliant ... Those who are gifted with such ability are to be greatly admired.

However, not all people are sensitive to these devices, and undoubtedly would take comments quite literally.

Also, I wonder how Graham would moderate a piece in the vein of Swift's "Modest Proposa.l" Perhaps Graham would like to make comment.

oug suggested that offensive lines could be blanked out. This would certainly be some guide for OLO writers. Examples in context can be invaluable in demonstrating what is/not permitted.

Suze,

Foxy's here...just has another name and posting layout.(Guess who?)

Just have to add that the lively debate was between Foxy and Ginx - not Grim.

Geez...no wonder I like your posts Poirot! :) xxx

Thanks for that info RObert, I guess I don't have time to read all posts or contribute much as often as I would like, but I still like to know what is going on!

I think I will give the cyberia blog a miss :(

I believe this thread has been very interesting and informative.
Some of the ideas expressed in these posts can only go on to make OLO even better, I am sure.

Cheers,
Suze.

Dear suzeonline,

I think political satire can be an excellent device and I love Swift's Modest Proposal. I made a modest proposal of my own here once http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=2899&page=0#65859 and planned to elaborate, but it didn't catch on.

Lexi, apparently, is Foxy btw. Apart from dropping her stanzaic form (which I rather liked), the new incarnation appears to be less formal in its address..
I'll have to try a shapeshift one of these days