Why?
Why are some people so uptight about breaking the rule on not asking questions in a blog? If, when asked why such a rule should be rigorously obeyed, all they can say is, "well, because it's a rule", then, quite frankly, I have no time for them. If seeing a question that shouldn't be there is so offensive to you that you feel compelled to annoy others who are not offended by it by complaining, it is probably a sign of some sort of compulsive disorder, and the referral of yourself to a psychiatrist, rather than the blog to a moderator, would probably do you more good.So, if you are one of those people who simply cannot bear to see a question in a blog, I make no apology for asking: What the fcuk is wrong with you?
Comments (42)
I don't know what the rules are for asking rhetorical questions on blogs.
There's also a rule here about no copyrighted material on a blog.
A current news article IS copyrighted material.
If one credits the author, or owner of the material, particularly with a link to the source, one is not guilty of theft of copyrighted material.
I think 'no copyrighted material' may be an example of site rules being simplified for ease of understanding, rather than any legal issue.
That simple statement ( rule) makes it closed to argument.
Once the precedent has been set, then we can all be at it, conscience clear and no Hail Mary's to pay.
Arguing about what we can and can't post therefore becomes somewhat immaterial, except as a fun debate exercise.
I think there are more salient issues which could affect the site's legal position than asking questions in a blog, or quoting copyrighted material citing the source.
I've seen many a topic, or blogger go to quite an extreme before the issue is tackled.
It's your duty, Harbal.
Our is not to write blogs "why ?"
Or else we see our profile die.
It seems I have a lot more respect for the owner(s) of this site than some.
I am happy to be a member here and respect the opportunity and the efforts, finances and time put into developing & modulating a site like this.
I'm sure the owner(s) had good reasons for choosing the rules we should follow.
They were obviously chosen for the 'health' of the site. They were not chosen for some members to follow, but not others. The owners chose these rules, as they likely deemed them good for the site. The no questions in blogs rule is not unique to this site. It's fairly common. Indeed, blogs should be able to stand on their own merit, even without allowing comments. In fact, that is how blogs originated and some people prefer to blog that way. The rules direct people to use the forums for questions.
Regardless, the bottom line, is that it is their site, not ours.
We do not own it. We should not be violating their rules. Thus, I do not see it as unreasonable for a universal following of the rules. Blogs like this one encourage others to break the rules. I prefer order to chaos. Silly me.
How many profiles have you switched to in the last year ?
My guess, is that the MODs grow less tolerant with each new one.
I would instead prefer to see you consistently stick around, as you have some good things to offer. I enjoy your humor and the irony in many of your comments. In my opinion this blog is the negative side of you (no one is perfect, right ?).
While I can fully understand the resistance to conformity, may I suggest more respect
for the owner(s) of the site and the MODs. Otherwise, have a go (note the British phrase inserted for your consideration) at designing and maintaining a site with no rules. Lets us know how that works out.
I don't think it's a pick & choose situation. They are rules, not suggestions.
I have yet to meet someone who has never ever broken a rule in their lives.
Most of us tend not to break the big important ones, but most do break ones that have no real consequences.
Some of the time I agree with their choices. It would be pretty pedantic to remove a blog entitled 'Happy Birthday Jimnastics!'
Some of the time I disagree with their choices, or don't understand their choices, but there's naff all I can do about that. It's their picking and choosing, not mine.
I only have control over my own choices, not the site owners', not other member's choices.
If someone breaks a rule by asking a question, or quoting something copyrighted citing the source, I'll review that according to it's content, rather than the rules. If the citation, or question is harmful to others (like, all so-and-so's should be killed) then I may make use of the rules.
Discretion may at times be the better part of valour.
It would be pretty pedantic to remove a blog entitled 'Happy Birthday Jimnastics!'
Cheers.
You're not the worst Harb, keep going and enjoy your Christmas whatever way you like.
The occasion tea break is nice though.
okay, I kept my fingers in control even though I
had lots of words in my head to type. And just laughed.