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/mlpol/ Policy Page and FAQ Discussion
Anonymous
No.5810
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Anonymous
No.6095
>>6086
>A hierarchy is a must. If not, ask Celestia.
Last I checked, the staff did not claim to be exalted goddesses. They're just humans who signed up at the right time. They're capable of mistakes, and they're equally capable of having bad ideas. That's not a bad thing, it just means that they're people.
Anonymous
No.6096
6097
>>6094
The point of a policy page, a constitution, or anything like that is to set clear limits on how power can be used along with guidelines on how power should be used.
Anonymous
No.6097
>>6096
That's basically what I'm getting at.
Lotus
## Admin
No.6098
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How about someone who thinks policy should be changed propose a specific change of what it should be changed to.
Anonymous
No.6099
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What if members had to vote on putting staff in or out of power? So a vote is needed before a new staff member can be added or an old one can be demoted
Anonymous
No.6100
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>>6099
A lovely idea in spirit, but so easily exploitable by a variety of potential agendas that dont support the site. Beyond that, the implementation of such a policy would be a nightmare.
Janny positions used to be a thing though, just saying
Anonymous
No.6101
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Anonymous
No.6102
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>>6101
>Was that a product of all staff having admin access?
No, that was just a result of everyone having been a jannie for 'long enough', in case of those who began as jannies. Atlas' primary concern was to ensure 24/7 surveillance of the site be they jannies, mods, or admins. After a while, jannies were just sort of transitioned into moderators, for ease of more staff functions than jannies were set to be able to do. This was all on the old code, which hasnt been coded to differentiate between staff positions.
Theres honestly no concern for abuse of admin privs by current staff, but there is something to be said for staff that performs little/no function for the site, especially as pertains to being available for a collective staff meeting
Anonymous
No.6103
>>6102
...on the old code, *rather than the new code, which....
Anonymous
No.6104
>>6101
Also to the point about generals, the high bump limit and extended catalog veritably ensure that theres never so many active 'generals' that stuff gets wiped. Spike's thread gets bumped every few weeks, because the 'generals' arent being remade every other second, hence enforcement of that rule is more geared toward prohibiting nonsense generals like the nightly twilight thread
Anonymous
No.6105
>>6102
>being available for a collective staff meeting
I've noticed this has been an issue. Perhaps there should be a bulletin/schedule of sorts.
Anonymous
No.6106
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Just for the record.
1- I firmly oppose ANY change to the police page.
2- I think that buckling to demands for such a change will open the door for more and more "democratic" changes. We all know what the word "progressiveness" means.
3- The Admin/staff is well versed about to manage efficiently this board.
4- Community input wasn't or isn't hindered for a policy page at all, therefore calls to change it because of that is void.
5- Happenings and Generals are a guidance and mostly apply to newfags.
7- Even to the naked eye the policy page appears not to reflex reality, in practice is meaningless because /mlpol/ was and is working smoothly. Again, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.
7- At this point, I no longer believe that calls to change the policy page are in good faith, even a nigger can see that.
Anonymous
No.6107
6108 6111
>>6106
Are you going to make an argument against changing the policy page besides "fuck democracy" and the old "appeal to tradition"?
Democracy has its faults but what other methods are there to keep power in check?
Anonymous
No.6108
>>6107
>what other methods are there to keep power in check?
>to keep power in check
Okay, here it is the key argument. For those asking change, the real issue is the Administration.
Allow me to repeat my mantra: If it isn't broken, don't fix it.
Anonymous
No.6109
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Anonymous
No.6110
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>>6106
You're welcome to all those impressions, however I contest your allegations of good faith. I use mis-directive tactics deliberately, and I've gotten what I came for. The refined policy is quite precise in its wording. The policy retains and overtly emphasizes that ultimate discretion is with staff. That's an advisable and strategic position, as staff stands primarily against subversion and infiltration. That discretion is emphatically for bans and such, but is implied for the entire running of the site. Meaning, the application and interpretation of the rules, which are intended to be more in spirit than in rigid lines, are at the discretion of staff.
Beyond that, data has been updated, and staff will hopefully be arranging for a Tea time With uhhhhh I recommend booz, btw[/-] ..... or some other form of board interactivity. It seems a win for all sides
Anonymous
No.6111
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>>6107
>Are you going to make an argument against changing the policy page besides "fuck democracy" and the old "appeal to tradition"?
A captain and a helmsman are needed to keep the ship steady, sailors not.
If those people are not up the task, a mutiny may ensue; however this is not the case at all and calls to restrict their power because of muh future conflicts are a sure source of friction and troubles. Also this is not Friendship.
Anonymous
No.6112
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>>6110
>It seems a win for all sides
If the demanding party agrees to knock it off, I'll be pleased.
Anonymous
No.6113
>>6111
>not friendship
Since when does "friendship" mean "top-down, unquestioned impunity"?
Anonymous
No.6114
>>6112
Don't treat the "demanding party" like it's one person.
Also, what demand are you referring to?
Anonymous
No.6115
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>>6111
A ship without sailors seamen is dead in the water.
>As this is a community site and not a top-down dictatorship like some other sites user input is very important
Thanks for hearing out our concerns.
>>6110
I am also looking foward to more interactive chances. Although it can be hard to find the time especially considering the circumstances globally.
Anonymous
No.6116
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>>6115
>top-down dictatorship
>fictitious exaggerations
This sounds to me like those lesbians that were fingered when young and now proclaim to be rape survivors.
Anonymous
No.6117
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I am so appalled by all of the shit-flinging here. Posters seem more concerned about each other's "motives" thinking it'll somehow end the site, or making passive aggressive remarks about obscure drama and "gaslighting", than actual policy discussion.
So far the only things about the policy discussed have been:
>Please edit the fee incorrect lines on the page so it's accurate (done)
>Consider the future of the no generals rule? (no conclusion reached)
>Maybe staff should have clearer rules for themselves? (no progress into what that even means)
122 replies and everything except that has just been shit-flinging. Leave the fucking drama at the door.
Anonymous
No.6118
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>>6117
>So far the only things about the policy discussed have been:
And leave everything like it was.
Anonymous
No.6119
>>6118
That's another point, I guess. It's still worth talking about.
Lotus
## Admin
No.6120
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Anonymous
No.6121
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>>6120
> I don't really think the no-generals rule is helpful on /mlpol/ and I don't really care to keep it.
Basically what I'm getting at. I'm not adamant about removing it, but idk if it does is any good.
>I don't think any rule should be touched until all of them are revised.
Also a fair consideration, although given the past 120 posts idk how we can go about getting there in a productive/civil manner.
>I think that staff rules are mostly an internal matter anyway
That's a decent point, although I think it's worth it for the community to be aware of internal matters.
As you just noted, the staff situation has changed before, and will probably change again in the future for whatever reason. Making users more aware of internal matters would give Anons the chance to voice concerns and decide if they're comfortable with changes as they occur.
Anonymous
No.6122
6123
>>6116
Uhhh I think you may have misquoted the wrong guy. I just reposted the policy page stuff. And made a semi-serious seamen joke.
Unless that's a reply to the reply to the chain of replies.

Everybody has their talents, wisdom and skillsets for various situations and tasks.
>>6117
>>6118
I think an example of the rules in motion provide greater accessibility. I think that would be nice. Right now the history behind them is there for sure. So discussing the context behind the rules and the intent would be nice.
>>6120
This provodes context and the reasoning behind the rule so it's not simply no generals, it's no generals that take the cues from cesspools.
Anonymous
No.6123
6124 6130
>>6122
This, the no generals could be reworded for clarity, but it's like a restaurant sign that says "no animals", where exceptions are allowed for service animals, who know how to behave.
>>6120
Speaking of staff rules, can we assume that any remaining staff have learned their lesson and have been put on notice about NOT harassing, doxing, editing/deleting posts, and otherwise targeting users who make them mad but otherwise arent breaking any letter or spirit of a rule?
John Elway
## Moderator
No.6124
6125
>>6123
>Speaking of staff rules, can we assume that any remaining staff have learned their lesson and have been put on notice about NOT harassing, doxing, editing/deleting posts, and otherwise targeting users who make them mad but otherwise arent breaking any letter or spirit of a rule?
If we say yes, will you stop shitting up the entire site with your autism?
Anonymous
No.6125
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>>6124
>the entire site
Hey, you decided it was a good idea to lock my thread. How'd THAT work out for ya?
>if we say yes, will you
So long as it's not an empty promise, sure. I'm not one of the aggrieved parties and I cant speak to/for them, but so long as the site is safe from *ahem* those shenanigens going forward (I cant imagine any other pressing issues to address and I know itll be a cold day in hell before I'm anywhere near the loop XD) my case is rested. Serious question though; in the event of future incidents where anons feel it necessary to object or report staff behavior, how should they go about resolving the issue? Even before I started hammering the point, there has been some observable contempt thrown around about even discussing the policy.
Tl;dr a bit more community involvement is all I can really offer.
Anonymous
No.6126
6127
>>6125
Dude, stop. You're being a bitch.
Shitting up other threads is not going to help you accomplish your goal, and it's quite frankly been in thorn in the side to the rest of us who want to have a productive conversation about policy.
Anonymous
No.6127
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>>6126
Do as you Will, my Will is manifest
Anonymous
No.6128
>>6127
>my Will is manifest
It sounds like messianism.
Anonymous
No.6129
>>6127
Wtf are you even talking about?
Lotus
## Admin
No.6130
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John Elway
## Moderator
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Anonymous
No.6132
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Anonymous
No.6133
6136
I'm just going to make a new thread to discuss the No Generals rule.
Lotus
## Admin
No.6134
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Anonymous
No.6136
6152
>>6133
Done >>6135 →
Anonymous
No.6152
>>6136
>tfw it's already full of shit-flinging
Anonymous
No.6158
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Are there any other policy questions worthy of their own thread, so I can put an end to this dumpster fire?
Anonymous
No.6168
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>>6158
Okay, are there any other policy discussions that people would rather remain kept contained in this shit-flinging thread, before I make any more posts?
Anonymous
No.6170
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>>6168
Nobody? Nobody's going to act offended if I ask a new question or raise a new topic about the policy page?
Anonymous
No.6172
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>>6170
Anonymous
No.6173
6175
>>6158
Is there any kind of policy that says how staff that break the policy should be treated?
Anonymous
No.6175
6241
>>6173
As far as I can tell, only these lines:
>Using information for any purpose, including selling to others, data mining for malicious purposes, or for any reason are grounds for immediate removal from staff position, permanent banning from the site
>Staff found to deliberately delete threads or posts to avoid discussing important topics about the site can face punitive measures up to and including dismissal
>Staff found to be deliberately removing community suggestions to avoid changes on the site or push their own agenda will be subject to punitive measures up to and including dismissal
Nothing else is on the policy page. Just guidelines for those particularly egregious acts.
Anonymous
No.6176
>>6130
>maybe we could use another member
Is this an actual thing?
Anonymous
No.6241
6242 6246
>>6175
You are neglecting a key phrase.
>All moderation decisions and bans are ultimately up to staff's discretion
Translation: the enforcement (or refusal to enforce) of those staff guidelines is subject to staff.
Ergo: staff has rules, but only if they feel like it. And, if they feel like going beyond the rules in their enforcement, thats something they also reserve the right to do also.
Legalese is a bitch
Anonymous
No.6242
>>6241
Huh, that's a good point.
Anonymous
No.6246
6247
>>6241
What sort of alternative would you propose then?
Anonymous
No.6247
6248
>>6246
Theres nothing to propose, its as comprehensive as I could imagine. It acknowledges that 9999 times the rules will be adhered to in spirit if not in letter and that is a responsibility of staff to enforce/maintain, but that on that 1 exception staff may exercise discretion in deviating from the rules.
Now, under what context staff has deviated from the rules bears consideration, though possibly in another thread?
In any case, such exceptional assholes cases where deviation occurs are arguably where transparency becomes most important and I trust that staff - through tea time and other avenues - has made transparency a priority
Anonymous
No.6248
6250
>>6247
It would be worth bringing that up at the next tea time then.
Anonymous
No.6250
6251
>>6248
>Tea time
How about too little, too late. You guys have been letting these fools push you around since the very start. This whooooole shitshow could've been avoided if you bothered to show any strength, oh, was it really around mid March? But don't mind me, you know. Might actually require you to get off your ass and do a quick edit and take out the trash. For crying out loud, gentlemen.
Anonymous
No.6251
6252
>>6250
What the actual fuck are you talking about?
Anonymous
No.6252
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>>6251
I believe that faggot is demanding action.
Anonymous
No.6253
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>>6252
I don't understand. Action on what?
Anonymous
No.6254
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>>6253
Not sure who or what exactly he wants, but it must be the OP >>5810
I'm not staff but I understand that things are running fine, therefore I oppose any changes, even to modify a simple dot.
Anonymous
No.6255
>>6254
I am the OP. Idk what Anon is referring to.
I'm just here to discuss board policy.
Anonymous
No.6256
6257
>>6254
Even if you're opposed to changes, I hope you recognize that changes have been made before in the past, sometimes with little discussion. Perhaps in some cases they were good, or less good, but in any case it's important to talk about them.
So I hope you participate in the discussion to talk about potential and past changes, to critique what they might do or have done to us, so we can all maintain this comfy board.
Anonymous
No.6257
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>>6256
>I hope you participate in the discussion to talk about potential and past changes
>potential changes
None is needed.
Anonymous
No.6258
>>6257
Suit yourself then.
Anonymous
No.6264
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>>6257
Why? Can you really call this situation perfect?
Anonymous
No.6265
>>6264
Yup.
Anonymous
No.6266
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>>6264
It's not bad. I wouldn't call it perfect though.
Anonymous
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Anonymous
No.6268
>>6267
I guess that's a fair point.
Anonymous
No.6269
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>>6267
I'm not sure what you meant by "strong arm tactics" though.
Anonymous
No.6270
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>>6269
Whether youre being disingenuous, or entirely generous, unless you had a hand in delaying the aforementioned changes then your comprehension is unnecessary and irrelevant
Anonymous
No.6271
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>>6270
>unecessary and irrelevant
Says you.
Anonymous
No.6272
6273
>>6271
Am I wrong? Is there something to be gained from your incomprehension?
Anonymous
No.6273
>>6272
Now you're just confusing me.
What are you talking about?
Lotus
## Admin
No.6274
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>>6267
Ninjas, shut up. You were on staff for nine out of those twelve months, and you didn’t push for a change to the policy page.

Here’s a screenshot of you explicitly saying you were fine with not making a public notice that Atlas stepped down, dated July 31, 2020. Stop trying to convince people who weren’t there that you pushed for a policy page change, because you didn’t, and you didn’t care.

We didn’t change the sentence because of pressure from you. We know that you never cared about the sentence in the first place and it wouldn’t have pleased you to change it. We did it for someone else.
Anonymous
No.6275
>>6274
Ah, the gaslighter in chief.
Yes, I acceeded to Pupper's insistence that no notice be made to the board, in spite of objections. I notice you neglect THAT part of the discussion, using a single out-of-context post to try and whitewash the exchange. Its almost like youre trying to rhetorically spin my position as being different from my professed intent. But you wouldnt do that would you, thats what a narcissist would do.
Anonymous
No.6276
Why can't this argument have its own thread, ffs.
Anonymous
No.6277
6278
It's all so tiresome.
Anonymous
No.6278
6279
>>6277
It doesnt have to be. The victory condition for this leg is 'own up to it'.
If I were on staff, it would be something like "I on behalf of staff apologize for the previous position of neglecting to notify the site users of changes in site structure. I further promise to not use bullshit excuses like 'its hard' when faced with some editing. Also, I wont delete/abuse posters who make me mad"
Anonymous
No.6279
>>6278
I think some of this is due to being unable to keep the thread on-topic...
Anonymous
No.6280
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Hello everyponer, I'm back.
If you poners allow me, This silly argument about the policy page is a storm in a teapot.
Just knock this caprice off and let everyponer back in business.
If you don't mind.
Anonymous
No.6281
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>>6280
I'm not really trying to argue here. I'm still trying to figure out what Anon is talking about.
Anonymous
No.6282
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>>6281
>I'm still trying to figure out what Anon is talking about.
To OP and supporters.
Anonymous
No.6283
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>>6282
I am OP. I don't know what you mean about "supporters" because I haven't really called for anything.
Anonymous
No.6284
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>>6283
>I am OP. I don't know what you mean about "supporters" because I haven't really called for anything.
Anonymous
No.6285
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>>6284
>I can't communicate like an grown man, so here's this meme

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