Nick Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Good morning Hubbers The changes to the Forum (explained in Matt's post quoted below) will come into effect this afternoon. On 6/8/2021 at 5:02 PM, Matt said: Hi Hubbers, It’s been many months since the discussion around the direction of Off Topic conversations first kicked off and we’ve had time to deeply consider the best approach. A number of the non-cycling discussions relate to important topics. These are often complex issues which fall far outside the realm of bicycles. Quite simply, Bike Hub is not a suitable platform to be debating such issues when so many other better suited alternatives already exist on the internet. We also do not believe it is reasonable to expect moderators on Bike Hub to shepherd civil discourse around such complex and often thorny issues. Ultimately Bike Hub is about cycling first and foremost. Any time and energy applied by our staff or volunteers must be focussed on encouraging more meaningful discussions about bicycles. Upcoming changes A consolidated non-cycling discussion section will remain active, but with strict rules around the scope of discussions allowed, including: No politics No religion No current affairs And any similar themed content Topics or posts which fall outside the scope of allowed discussions will be removed and the posters will be warned. We know these changes are not going to please everyone, but the steps we’re taking are with the interests of the broader Bike Hub community at heart. Our core mission is around connecting people through a shared passion for bicycles. We assist newbies with advice on their first purchase, the seasoned rider clearing out an “N+1” bike to a willing buyer, and we connect riders who simply want to share the stoke of where their bike takes them. As part of a renewed focus on positive connections and quality engagement this is one step towards adding further value to all cyclists. We hope you come along for the ride. ~ the team at Bike Hub
RocknRolla Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Will my post count be affected?????? TNT1, IceCreamMan, ChrisF and 2 others 1 3 1
Stretch Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 56 minutes ago, Nick said: Good morning Hubbers The changes to the Forum (explained in Matt's post quoted below) will come into effect this afternoon. can we get a list? Red Robin and Hairy 2
RocknRolla Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, Stretch said: can we get a list? Hand written triplicate submissions only.... Hairy 1
Patchelicious Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, BaGearA said: Whats gone ? Our idea of what "oppression" actually is. BaGearA, Mojoman, Vetplant and 1 other 4
Mojoman Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, BaGearA said: Whats gone ? Nothing....yet......
buchanan Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) Gone. Can anybody vouch for mybroadband? See you over there in due course. Edited June 21, 2021 by buchanan
ChrisF Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, BaGearA said: Whats gone ? OR ... where are the old timer members migrating to .... Let's see how this plays out ..... Resistance to change is real ....
Patchelicious Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, buchanan said: Gone. Can anybody vouch for mybroadband? See you over there in due course. Yes, its awesome. See you there. Long Wheel Base, BaGearA, Wayne pudding Mol and 4 others 1 6
Nick Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 All done. Has the sky fallen on anyone's head yet? Jokes aside. If you spot any problems, please let me know. Long Wheel Base, Wayne pudding Mol and ChrisF 1 1 1
TNT1 Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, buchanan said: Gone. Can anybody vouch for mybroadband? See you over there in due course. There's a few of us there and here.
IceCreamMan Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 "The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum - even encourage the more critical and dissident views. That gives people the sense that there's free thinking going on, while all the time the presuppositions of the system are being reinforced by the limits put on the range of the debate." ~ Noam Chomsky EddieV and shaper 2
ChrisF Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Nick said: All done. Has the sky fallen on anyone's head yet? Jokes aside. If you spot any problems, please let me know. jip .... few less reasons to log in here .... Then again, those were the threads that elicited heated debates ..... so partly understand your actions. O-well ... lets see how this plays out. Red Robin and Vetplant 2
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