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This is a discussion on "Fantasy Island" or similar within the Feedback and Suggestions forums, part of the General category; Per this thread , perhaps we could consider a "Fantasy Island" section of the forum, where chronic wasters of time, ...

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    Per this thread, perhaps we could consider a "Fantasy Island" section of the forum, where chronic wasters of time, proselytizers, and unrepentant trolls could be banished. This would let adult discussion carry on between sensible atheists and theists, without the threat of being derailed by continuous pointless nonsense.

    With such a section, we needn't ban such abusers outright. They could be sensibly contained in their own little area, where regulars could feed them, and generally vent their frustrations on them without disturbing real conversations elsewhere.

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    I like this idea. Should we give such people a second chance if they show promise in this area?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Louis View Post

    perhaps we could consider a "Fantasy Island" section of the forum, where

    chronic wasters of time,
    proselytizers, and
    unrepentant trolls

    could be banished.

    This would let adult discussion carry on between sensible atheists and theists,
    without the threat of being derailed by continuous pointless nonsense.

    With such a section, we needn't ban such abusers outright.

    They could be sensibly contained in their own little area, where regulars could feed them, and generally vent their frustrations on them without disturbing real conversations elsewhere.
    You mean, those who are genunie trolls, as well as those whom you are incapable of handling intellectually, they would be free to express themselves in the proposred section?

    I like this idea.

    It will expose either their absurdity, or, your fear of their superior intellect.

    I cant think of a third outcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiefer View Post
    I like this idea. Should we give such people a second chance if they show promise in this area?
    If it were up to me, no. Warn all you like, but once they're in, they're in.

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    This is an excellent idea. I have created 'The Shire', based on the mythical shire from Lord of the Rings.

    Once a user has become a Shire Resident, they will no longer be able to post in any other forum category. Shire Residents can see into the real world (read other categories) but can no longer influence it.

    To become a Shire Resident, users will generally have 3 trolling/proselytizing/or similar warns or infractions first, but exceptions could be made.

    Forum rules update to come soon.
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    Woo-hoo. And you used the best name too, although the Shire is more real to a geek like me than Fantasy Island or Heaven. Thanks.

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    Thanks, Chris.
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    The Shire... Awesome name! Thanks.
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