Ask the Staff Anything About RF

[Secret Chief]

Yes. It's a new Xenforo add-on we installed next week.

We are planning on announcing the feature to the membership last year.

Ooh I can't wait. Wait, I don't need to wait!

 

[Spice]

How do we update or edit, our DIRs?

 

[Rival]

How do we update or edit, our DIRs?

Your username at the top, account details.

 

[Eddi]

In the politics forum why isn't there a "centrists only" sub-forum?

I am a Communitarian Centrist and that position is not covered by any of the existing forums

I'm sure that I am not the only Centrist on RF

 

[Debater Slayer]

In the politics forum why isn't there a "centrists only" sub-forum?

I am a Communitarian Centrist and that position is not covered by any of the existing forums

I'm sure that I am not the only Centrist on RF

The idea has come up before, but both times, there wasn't a lot of interest in a Centrist Only section:

Centrist-Only Forum?

We have conservative-only and liberal-only forum sections, but those of us who identify as neither and hold a mixture of conservative and liberal views don't have a centrist-only forum. So, would you be interested in a centrist sub-forum or not?

www.religiousforums.com

A centrist-moderate only sub-forum?

Hypothetically, if the staff created a forum for people who self-described as "Centrists" and "Moderates" in their political views, would you use it? And do you think it would be a constructive step? I know there could be enormous debate on the exact meaning of these terms and they will vary...

www.religiousforums.com

If a poll shows that there's a lot of member interest in such a forum, the staff could add it, although the staff and users of that section would also need to work out which definition of "centrist" or which countries' political compasses the section would use in order to decide who can or can't participate there.

 

[Eddi]

If there's enough interest

How would that be decided?

In the two polls you linked to people indicated a desire to have one, or so it seems to me

the staff and users of that section would also need to work out which definition of "centrist" or which countries' political compasses the forum would use in order to prevent participation from non-centrists per that definition.

I don't see how that would be a massive and demanding process, sounds pretty straightforward to me

I would be happy to contribute to a definition of Centrism

I think that as things currently are there is a Centrist shaped hole in the politics forum and if there was one then I for one would most certainly use it and judging from the polls you cited I think others would too!

 

[Debater Slayer]

How would that be decided?

In the two polls you linked to people indicated a desire to have one, or so it seems to me

The main consideration would be whether the number of members expressing interest in the creation of a given sub-forum were sufficient to ensure the forum wouldn't be inactive as soon as it was created. Staff would also discuss the suggestion, including the level of interest.

I don't see how that would be a massive and demanding process, sounds pretty straightforward to me

I would be happy to contribute to a definition of Centrism

I think that as things currently are there is a Centrist shaped hole in the politics forum and if there was one then I for one would most certainly use it and judging from the polls you cited I think others would too!

As a staffer, I see it as a significant part of my job to cater to members' interests as long as those are in line with the forum rules and mission, so I would personally support adding a Centrist Only section if enough members (per the considerations I clarified above) wanted one.

If you create a poll thread about it, the results will inform any ensuing staff discussion, since the two previous polls are now each a few years old, and there have been new members as well as members who have left since.

 

[Eddi]

to ensure the forum wouldn't be inactive as soon as it was created

I would take it upon myself to try and keep it active

If you create a poll thread about it, the results would inform any ensuing staff discussion, since the two previous polls are now each a few years old.

A poll thread in which forum?

I will create one then!

 

[Debater Slayer]

I would take it upon myself to try and keep it active

A poll thread in which forum?

I will create one then!

I think either General Discussion or Political Debates would be suitable. I would suggest the Political World if it weren't broken at the moment.

 

[Eddi]

I think either General Discussion or Political Debates would be suitable. I would suggest the Political World if it weren't broken at the moment.

I'll do one in General Discussions then!

Am on my phone right now will do it when I am next at a computer

 

[Revelum]

Where would be the best place here to discuss things in relation to my path? I doubt you have too many force realists here, much less those who've chosen to take on the dark aspect?

 

[Harel13]

Where would be the best place here to discuss things in relation to my path? I doubt you have too many force realists here, much less those who've chosen to take on the dark aspect?

If you want to discuss things with the general community, you can post threads on topics related to your religious/spiritual path in forums such as Interfaith Discussion and Religious Debates. For more like-minded individuals, I would suggest the New Religious Movements DIR, although I believe you are currently the only active force realist on the site.

 

[SalixIncendium]

If you want to discuss things with the general community, you can post threads on topics related to your religious/spiritual path in forums such as Interfaith Discussion and Religious Debates. For more like-minded individuals, I would suggest the New Religious Movements DIR, although I believe you are currently the only active force realist on the site.

Is it really a "New Religious Movement" though?

I mean, it all started a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

 

[Harel13]

Is it really a "New Religious Movement" though?

I mean, it all started a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

It's new on earth.

 

[I Am Hugh]

Where in the world are my drafts? I'm looking all over the place and can't find them anywhere. Now where did I put those?

 

[Harel13]

Where in the world are my drafts? I'm looking all over the place and can't find them anywhere. Now where did I put those?

What are you referring to?

 

[I Am Hugh]

What are you referring to?

Drafts. I was making a response to a post and had to stop, there was an option to save draft, which I selected and now I can't find an option anywhere to retrieve it. Normally there is that option. I don't know where the post I was responding to is, so I can't find it saved in the text field to respond to it. I don't see that option here as I'm responding to you. Maybe I was dreaming or it was on another forum.

 

[Harel13]

Drafts. I was making a response to a post and had to stop, there was an option to save draft, which I selected and now I can't find an option anywhere to retrieve it. Normally there is that option. I don't know where the post I was responding to is, so I can't find it saved in the text field to respond to it. I don't see that option here as I'm responding to you. Maybe I was dreaming or it was on another forum.

Each draft is saved only in that particular thread, so I guess you'll have to retrace your steps.

 

[Ebionite]

Are there any forbidden topics?

 

[sun rise]

Are there any forbidden topics?

Since staff has not answered, here are the rules:

1. Personal comments about Members and Staff
2. Discussion/Dispute of Moderation
3. Trolling and Bullying
4. Solicity/Advertising and Off-Topic Spam
5. Obscene Language and Adult/Violent Content
6. Illegal Activities
7. Quotations and Citations/References (IMO this really means violating copyright)
8. Preaching/Proselytizing
9. Subverting/Undermining the Forum Mission
10. Debating in Non-debate Forums or Posting in DIR/ONLY Forums