Chat room - Page 15

AstroGuy · #**281** 09-03-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MrB

There is no need to do that, for the very reasons Geoff mentioned in his post that you quoted.

But that's not absolute freedom of speech.

MrB (Simon) · #**282** 09-03-2011, 06:15 PM

Sorry, I just dont get it.
I've just briefly scanned through all 15 pages of this thread and you are the only person mentioning freedom of speech.
Nothing in this thread but people saying how much fun they had and other people asking how to get there.
So it seems the problem, if there is one, is yours alone.

Before this devolves into its own mud-slinging match, here endeth the subject on my part.

AstroGuy · #**283** 09-03-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrB

Sorry, I just dont get it.
I've just briefly scanned through all 15 pages of this thread and you are the only person mentioning freedom of speech.
Nothing in this thread is people saying how much fun they had and other people asking how to get there.
So it seems the problem, if there is one, is yours alone.

Before this devolves into its own mud-slinging match, here endeth the subject on my part.

Jen said you can chat about anything. Isn't that basically freedom of speech? Anyway so what if I'm the only one talking about freedom of speech. You mention it as if it were a crime or something. I don't have a problem with anything here my friend. Maybe I did not explain myself clearly, parden me if I stepped on any toes. My apologies. And with that, I will also vamoooose the scene of the crime...

marki · #**284** 09-03-2011, 10:15 PM

Common sense still needs to be exercised although sometimes it does get a little out of hand but when it does there are other rooms........ just have to convince a few people to go there

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Mark

Suzy · #**285** 10-03-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by marki

Common sense still needs to be exercised although sometimes it does get a little out of hand but when it does there are other rooms........ just have to convince a few people to go there

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Mark

It's not my fault - it's Chris's.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**286** 10-03-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AstroGuy

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against chatting. Although, Mike has pointed out as you all know, this site is open to all ages. Some material may not be appropriate. Last thing you want is bad reputation for the site because someone blabbed the wrong thing, or in the wrong manner, or a slip of the tongue etc...then we all pay the price.

I haven't been a member for very long but, I like the site the way it is personally. If chatting with absolute freedom of speech is your flavour, those inclined could always branch off and chat elsewhere at a common venue. I know it would not be as convenient as being on the site in real time, it would be the next best thing though and could still be fun.

Maybe someone should start IceInSpaceII the <R> rated version heh heh heh

Let's get this sorted out.

The 'Chatroom' has nothing to do with IceInSpace, it is not owned by IceInSpace, nor is it endorsed by IceInSpace.
It is not even connected to IceInSpace in any way.

You say "branch off and chat elsewhere at a common venue".
That's exactly what it is! You already have your wish

It is a totally seperate entity that belongs to Doug, who happens to be a member in IceInSpace among other Forums, who makes his chatroom available free of charge for all to use.

It is purely by Doug's invitation that the chatroom is available for anyone.
SEE HERE: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...9&postcount=14

It is NOT an 'Astronomy Only' place. It is a chatroom without restrictions, but Doug may delete any person who he believes is ruining the chatroom for others.

Now, can the drama's about 'Astro Content' and other expectations go away.
If you have a problem with it, PM the owner of the chatroom.
If it isn't Astro enough for people, you can go open an 'Astronomy' chatroom. No-one is stopping you.

I personally like going into Doug's chatroom and chatting with the others in there about non-astro stuff

And some nights it gets quite busy in there which shows that there are a lot of members happy to get together and not talk Astro, and thankyou to Doug for providing a place for us to chinwag

Screwdriverone (Chris) · #**287** 11-03-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

It's not my fault - it's Chris's.

HEY!

Oh, OK, you are right......it IS my fault.....

Great place for a chat, I agree, and Ken's post is right on the money. He explained it beautifully.

I'll be good, I promise Suzy.....!

Cheers

Chris

marki · #**288** 11-03-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

It's not my fault - it's Chris's.

And here I was, just passing a general statement about nobody in particular

What on earth makes you think it was about you sweet angel

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Mark

Octane (Humayun) · #**289** 11-03-2011, 10:33 PM

meow.

H

Hagar (Doug) · #**290** 11-03-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AstroGuy

Don't know about chatting about everything? could end up a mud slinging match

although it could be good if it was Astronomy related etc...

Just let me say one thing. The chat room is there, if you want to use it be my guest. If you don't want to use it, don't. Pretty simple, just like watching TV if you don't like whats on turn it off.
No need to be a brain surgeon or shrink to work it out.

Cut out the crap and get real.

Suzy · #**291** 11-03-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marki

And here I was, just passing a general statement about nobody in particular

What on earth makes you think it was about you sweet angel

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Mark

At least I get greeted with a hi Suzy these days instead of "here's trouble" and "uh Oh" from you and Terry.

My intelligence always seems to take a dive when I visit the chat room.

Oh well, I'm not there for brains or to learn anything I guess. Though Chris has taught me the difference between swimming in mud & jelly so I guess learning can still happen in there.

Chris- don't change.

. I'll just keep on blaming you for everything.

The chat room really is a great place to get to know people on here. It's like IIS is work and the chat room is the pub after work. We care for each other, cheer people up when their down, delight in their joys, etc.

Waxing_Gibbous (Peter) · #**292** 12-03-2011, 12:29 AM

I thought this was a chat - room.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**293** 12-03-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Waxing_Gibbous

I thought this was a chat - room.

No, we go into Doug's website chatroom

We are usually in there between about 10:30pm and 2am

Just enter a username, no need to use a password
HERE: http://www.darkskyau.com/chat/flashchat.php#

Hagar (Doug) · #**294** 12-03-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AstroGuy

But that's not absolute freedom of speech.

Thats a fact. It will never be absolute. While I own it it will only be as free as I allow it to be.
It's bad luck but thats the way it is. I allow pretty much everything but draw the line at a few things.
If you abuse the freedom you'll get told don't worry.
Self moderation seems to be working so far and to that end I leave it pretty much to those on the site.

astroron (Ron) · #**295** 12-03-2011, 08:45 AM

The Chat Room has been going along quite merrily for the last couple of years that I have been on it

If I don't like the conversation I leave and come back another time

No one forces you to go into the chat room, and as Doug says you play by his rules ,just as you have to play by the rules on iceinspace
The regulars in the chat room are a great funny group of people

Cheers

Suzy · #**296** 12-03-2011, 09:41 AM

Social etiquette and respect amongst the small group of people on a chat line is just as important as in any other social situation. To have total freedom of speech by blatantly ignoring social etiquette just begs to have ones block knocked off. There is generally a friendly, warm, welcoming atmosphere in the chatroom, with this tone being pretty much set by the regulars who frequent it.
The fact that one asks and questions this, begs the response that one would be out on there caboose in no time flat after upsetting quite a few people.

This thread has taken an unusually strange turn since it was started so long ago and after 15 pages. That is because, put simply, the chat room is important to the people who frequent it, we love that room and the people in it and we will defend it.

marki · #**297** 12-03-2011, 07:29 PM

Just go there and have fun with great people, if you have a hidden agenda fof off noddy.

Mark

Kevnool (Kev) · #**298** 13-03-2011, 09:09 AM

I better duck in there and see what the kafufal is all about.

Cheers

Kevnool (Kev) · #**299** 13-03-2011, 09:11 AM

Very quite in there.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**300** 13-03-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevnool

Very quite in there.

Kev, try between 10:30pm and 2am

That's when most of us are in there.