As with all things internet, make of it what you will. Reddit and other sites have positives and negatives just like B&B, though B&B is wonderfully civil and gentlemanly
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Could not agree more. Well said.
I don't think there's need to feel bad about starting this thread. As long as members stay within the bounds of our TOU, and act in a civil manner, then it is a topic that is perfectly fine to discuss.
I thought about giving my opinion of Reddit when the thread first started, but I usually try to practice restraint when giving an opinion that might be polarizing. All I know about the place is what I have seen by reading threads from there without being a member, and the the opinions of friends of mine that rely on Reddit for their information.
Also, like with any community, online or not, one's opinion can depend on who they decide to trust and be friends with within that community.
I resemble that remark!
We have @Marco !
He's right you know!
I'm one of the bad boys that fessed up to my crime and was forgiven. I have the spiritual gift of of being an hazzmatt on occasion, but I also have been gifted with the ability to know when I am guilty, and am USUALLY able to swallow my foolish pride long enough to beg for mercy instead of demanding justice.
The ever handy opportunity to learn humility can save one from lots of sins. A lesson I fear I am bound to be forced to repeat until my dying breath!
I see that you obviously have not met me before! (I am best enjoyed in small portions!)
Dave, the Gentleman and Legend!
I have a variety of internet sources for reading and discussing things relating to wet shaving, and I enjoy them all.
I don’t think there’s anything to feel bad about at all. Reddit has some great features and if we can’t talk about it (or other forums) here it’s a bad sign for this one. Everyone gets to choose what they like or don’t like and fortunately it doesn’t have to be just one, we can enjoy B&B and other sites as we please.
It’s almost not even worth trying to discuss bans because the people doing the banning will say they’re right and the people being banned will say they’re wronged. It’s kindof unfortunate when the “official policy” is not to discuss details or answer questions about it, but at the same time we all have to accept that mods on every forum are there on a volunteer (mostly?) basis and would probably just back away from their role if they needed to take a bunch of time answering questions from / answering to people.
Official policy to not discuss details is because most would consider it ungentlemanly to discuss reprimanding and private matters publicly. It's also touched upon in the TOU.
Yes, public shaming is generally terrible for many reasons. A simple mention of the violation of the Terms of Use is generally best.
The mods that seem aloof, heavy-handed, and biased that post more publicly generally alienate a large group of diverse views and end up becoming forums that are just echo chambers of a specific manufacturer, product, or view.
One of the things I like about being here is the diversity of opinions, views, and experiences since I learn about things I was previously unaware of and learn things I didn't know previously even if I don't agree with what has been said!
The mods that seem aloof, heavy-handed, and biased that post more publicly generally alienate a large group of diverse views and end up becoming forums that are just echo chambers of a specific manufacturer, product, or view.
One of the things I like about being here is the diversity of opinions, views, and experiences since I learn about things I was previously unaware of and learn things I didn't know previously even if I don't agree with what has been said!
If you use FireFox have you tried installing the Old Reddit Redirect add-on? Makes a world of difference. So much cleaner and more user-friendly an interface.
I can't use Reddit without it. If Reddit ever ban it I will stop using Reddit completely. The new interface is a hot mess.
On Google Chrome, the new UI is painfully slow. It literally stops and locks up for ~90 seconds on a page load.
Reddit is where the confused go to be guided by the weak.
I have been comfortable here since 2008 and see no reason to be active on other forums or Reddit.
I truely think B&B is on the last places on the internet were people are nice, kind and genuinely willing to help.
In a real world of social polarization with lots of unkind and nasty people, B&B is almost like a safe haven.
I truely think B&B is on the last places on the internet were people are nice, kind and genuinely willing to help.
In a real world of social polarization with lots of unkind and nasty people, B&B is almost like a safe haven.
