DIR Rules Poll, Buddhism DIR

[Panda]

As you may be aware we are currently changing the way all our DIR forums work and have decided to leave the option up to the individual members of each DIR to choose from. We have came up with two options that we think are suitable:

1. One method is the same as the way DIRs are currently run: non-members of that area are limited only to respectful questions, and are not allowed to make any non-question posts. These DIRs will remain blue as is currently the case.
   
2. A second new method has been proposed for those DIR forums where, non-members of that area may make respectful posts that comply with the tenets and spirit of that area. This includes questions, as well as knowledgeable comments. These DIRs will be coloured green

We would like your opinions on the matter so please vote for how you want your DIR to be run. Please ONLY vote in your own DIR.

In the case where there is a limited number of votes, less than 4, then a DIR will remain blue. In the event of a tie or if the votes are extremely close with a large number of votes they will also remain blue. We will only change the DIR rules if there is a clear majority.


NOTE: This poll is public so we know only members of the DIR are voting. This poll will automatically close after 30 days.

 

[dyanaprajna2011]

I chose to change the rules as stated in the post. That's pretty much how we do it here anyway.

 

[Secret Chief]

I thought I'd better opt for 2. This is because I was unaware of the rule, no doubt broke it, and feel people should not be so restricted (as long as they remain vaguely civilised and are interested in learning, sharing, or comparing; rather than destructiveness, negativity, or slandering). Unless I do it.

 

[dyanaprajna2011]

I just noticed that the poll closes on my birthday.

 

[ratikala]

go green
people seem to comment anyway , I'm sure I've acidentaly done it .

as long as a person is knowledgeable , would also help if they said something about the source of their knowledge if they are commenting outside of their identified faith ?

 

[DreadFish]

As long as someone is able to back up their knowledge, I dont really see a problem with a person who is not explicitly Buddhist posting in the DIR. Perhaps one who is not a Buddhist could post with the qualifier they are not explicitly Buddhist.

Anyway, most of the people who post in here are at least a bit syncretic in their own way. If someone is bull-******** in the DIR, there are a few people here who can handle that pretty well

 

[SageTree]

I chose green, because we're already pretty much green anyways, and are quickly able to counter any misinformation when it presents itself.