Wow
This thread filled up fast. Well I for one am probably contradicting myself but everything mentioned on here seems to make sense. I just find it sad that there would have to be a limit on what can be discussed here. I agree subjects such as religion and politics should probably be avoided since it does cause conflict, I just think there shouldn't be restrictions on talking about such topics if everyone can be mature in what and how things are said on here. Now I know the occasional outsider will see a topic and jump all over it with his/her opinions and judgement. But as for the rest of us, come on, we're all adults here, as far as I know. I don't know if there are any minors that are members here and if so, we need to acknowledge that.
I know that running a website can be hard work, but I think lately, things are starting to get harder for Robert than they should. I think having the Super Forum a members only Forum is a great idea. I also think it's pretty easy to distinguish an outside party from a regular member. I feel we should have some sort of adult discussions on here since they are a part of everyday life, but just done with tastefulness and tact. I'm not saying we should openly discuss sexual encounters, what we like to do in situations like that, no, but when the subject of homosexuality, religion, politics, basically everything we or most of us have to deal with on a daily basis, should be able to be talked about as a group. Now when the cussing, name calling and belittling starts, as I have seen it, that's when we're making more trouble for Robert, and making him feel like he has to watch over us like children because someone said something someone else didn't like. That's sad. If a discussion becomes heated in a forum, and if you have that much of a problem with another party, take it to an instant messenger, or email each other if you want to. Why put the rest of us through the drama that I'm sure most of us can frankly do without.
Now the idea of a monthly, or yearly fee for chatting in the Super Forum, I think is the least we can do for Robert. As long as the price is reasonable for us members, and also for Our Webmaster, so neither of us feel cheated or taken advantage of. Running a website can get costly at times, not to mention be a total pain the butt, especially when having to deal with numerous complaints, and now the people who get trigger happy with the "Report this thread to the webmaster" button. I was wondering how soon it would be before that would be over-used.
So come on everyone, lets help each other and especially Robert out. I say, lets make the Super Forum a members only, 18+ forum, (sorry underage members), pay our $12 a year or however much Robert feels is fair, and continue to enjoy chatting with one another. If there's conflict with you and another member, instead of running to Robert with it, keep it between you and that member. Now if a member is pretty much bashing all of us, then it would be a good time to inform Robert, but for a small squabble about a touchy topic, be an adult, and handle it like one, even if it means turning the other cheek, and walking away from it.