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It is not a closed forum... I am thinking of.
IF you WANT to engage in conversation that is disruptive to those who have no desire to be involved then then there should be an area set aside for that purpose. Signing in would keep out the trollers, and allow those who want to banter do it ...
It should be open for all persons to go in but just not a convient drive thru for pot-shots.
I don't normally put people down but I do believe in letting everyone have a voice. Moderators do have a responsibility to keep the front yard clean but in order to do that you have to have a place to stack the junk while you sort through to see what is worth keeping.
IF IT IS NOT WORTH SIGING IN TO SAY, IT ISN'T WORTH MY TIME GOING THROUGH TO KEEP MY XOOPS ON TRACK. -- in other words it isn't worth saying. It is hard to change the channel when every thread is a distraction. (but albiet more fun to watch)
A members only forum would not be front page fodder.
Again,
Just my opinion.
ALSO I would like to add... Moderators should not have names they should be moderator 1 moderator 2 etc., and their function should be to keep the board clean, not as opinion police.
XOOPS curb side appearance should be their main interest.
A BlueStocking opinionated opinion.