Session Start: Sun Jul 13 19:50:23 2008 Session Ident: #titan [21:07:53] So let's start [21:07:56] x <--- will freak out x [21:08:03] ~®~ LOL ~®~ [21:08:07] [ sorry, mIRC decided not to show me the channel ] [21:08:56] Just a quick note, if I leave suddenly, its normal Thunderstorm is running over my head in little FLA [21:09:05] x ...So... erm... how DOES this thing start? x [21:09:11] First of all I am looking for two volunteers who log this and who could sum up what is being decided later for everyone [21:09:16] Anyone? :D [21:09:20] okay [21:09:21] I can, if you need it. [21:09:24] <-- [21:09:24] me 03[21:09:39] * Alana (~alana_cat@stjhnf0120w-142163076020.pppoe-dynamic.nl.aliant.net) has joined #titan [21:09:43] sorry, who are you "BaPo"? [21:09:47] x I can, if its needed. x [21:09:48] Barbara Phoenix [21:09:53] ahh okay [21:09:57] If you want the log stripped of color codes, I can bring my bot in. :D [21:10:27] 0. 01[21:10:29] I automatically strip codes, Cosmo, I can send you my log if you want [21:10:30] er... [21:10:31] no, just someone who can sum up / write up the outcome of this meeting [21:10:44] my elbow hit the keyboard >> [21:10:48] <[A]ddy> +° ouch. °+ 06[21:10:51] * [A]ddy pats alissa [21:10:57] Guys, let's try to stay ontopic, hm? :) 01[21:11:03] lol [21:11:10] <[A]ddy> +° of course ^^ °+ [21:11:15] Thanks [21:11:25] so what we are going to do today is the following [21:11:39] 1. discuss behaviour and language rules for the HOL chat [21:12:06] mm [21:12:07] 2. make an official ops committee [21:12:35] 3. End of school year party (if it is not dawn already when the meeting ends) [21:12:49] (so this is what a school board meeting is like) 03[21:12:57] * PiperMcLaurin (cgiirc@ppp-69-237-101-77.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net) has joined #titan [21:13:11] I hope everyone has read the blog post :D [21:13:32] Does anyone have objections against changing the official hol channel to #hol from tomorrow on? 06[21:13:34] * NickFord read it twice already and is reading it again [21:13:41] ~®~ not me ~®~ [21:13:43] None here. [21:13:43] [ Nope, not at all. ] [21:13:44] no [21:13:44] I don't [21:13:45] no [21:13:45] no [21:13:45] Nope ___ [21:13:45] nope [21:13:47] Nope. [21:13:47] x Nope x [21:13:47] no [21:13:49] nope [21:13:50] <[A]ddy> +° no, that is better i think :) °+ [21:13:50] no [21:13:50] no [21:13:52] no [21:13:52] Nope [21:13:56] I think it's better than hpgalleries [21:13:56] no [21:14:01] I'd say rather #hol than #hpgalleries [21:14:01] It makes sense, I think. [21:14:08] x Itll get rid of a lot of confusion, I think x [21:14:14] go for it. It makes sense [21:14:23] okay, good - so the cgi chat link will lead to #hol from tomorrow on [21:14:25] I'm too new, I have no reason to disagree :p 06[21:14:33] * Ruben|Hereish nods [21:14:42] I'll miss hpgalleries, that's all :( ___ [21:14:48] x I will NOT. x [21:14:51] <_< [21:14:56] x ...moving no. x [21:14:59] good and bad memories XD [21:14:59] x (*on) x [21:15:08] oh [21:15:14] i'll be in the new channel, so you won't miss it, my lady [21:15:19] We're not closing it down, Allie. You can go in and play whenever you like. xo [21:15:21] you can still go to #hpgalleries if you like, but that won't be an official channel anymore :D [21:15:30] Yay *eg* ___ [21:15:33] it'll still be open for sentimental reasons, I'm sure ;) [21:15:33] So, that means I have to fix my favorites list now 02[21:15:33] * McGonagall (~mcgoogles@nv-71-55-105-76.dhcp.embarqhsd.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [21:15:39] we can party in there Allie [21:15:52] x Would that mean that HOL rules will not apply in that channel? x [21:15:53] so now to the core of the meeting, heh [21:15:58] Haha XD [21:16:01] uh oh - chaos? 06[21:16:22] * NickFord gets up for some food [21:16:24] ~®~ Sophie, that channel will not be endorsed by HOL anymore ~®~ [21:16:36] x Thank you, Ulol. :) x [21:16:41] she got, she's just a bit slow [21:16:46] the task here is that we (as in the vast majority of us here in this room) can agree on a set of rules that will be posted in the handbook and on the site for everyone who is going to official HOL chat rooms 03[21:16:46] * EllieMuffin (cgiirc@pool-71-240-35-101.pitt.east.verizon.net) has joined #titan [21:16:50] x Andyou cant type a coherent sentence. x [21:17:02] *coughhavoccough* XD [21:17:02] the less rules the better [21:17:09] x hear hear x [21:17:12] ooh ___ [21:17:16] Agreed [21:17:17] I agree with this/ 03[21:17:17] * Kiri (cgiirc@118-92-154-150.dsl.dyn.ihug.co.nz) has joined #titan 06[21:17:29] * Pixel is a fan of less rules. [21:17:30] What are you talking about? [21:17:31] (psst, hi Ellie!) [21:17:34] >_> [21:17:38] Hey Ellie, Hey Kiri [21:17:40] fewer rules in the official HOL channels, Ellie [21:17:57] I agree that less rules are better [21:18:05] easier to remember [21:18:06] *nods* I concur xD [21:18:06] [ fewer rules, but probably more concise for the fact that there's less of them. :) ] [21:18:09] yes [21:18:10] Yea...easier to keep track of :) [21:18:11] True. The less rules, the better people remember them [21:18:12] I guess it depends on what rules :) [21:18:22] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, thats what i was thinking.. °+ [21:18:22] Mark, you spoil sport *grins* [21:18:24] of course it depends on how well the rules are written and how they're interpreted [21:18:25] As long as they enforce respect for others. [21:18:25] agree with Mark [21:18:35] I think we need to agree on certain behavioral rules regarding language and subjects but we don't have to set up a law book for this [21:18:36] I think there should just be a few important rules, like no spaming [21:18:50] I also agree with Mark [21:18:53] I think it's better to have a few well written rules, than a buch of confusing ones. [21:18:56] *bunch [21:18:56] no spamming - no netspeak - no cursing and fighting XD [21:18:57] there needs to be common sense 06[21:19:03] * EllieMuffin agrees [21:19:06] Respect... [21:19:08] No spamming with the exception of cheering for quiddy games. [21:19:16] And just the main topics that are absolutely not accepted [21:19:17] but there you have a special spam room XD [21:19:17] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [21:19:18] there needs to be *judgement* when you are "enforcing" these rules, and the correct attitude. 03[21:19:21] * McGonagall (~mcgoogles@nv-71-55-105-76.dhcp.embarqhsd.net) has joined #titan [21:19:22] if you have a general rule about respect, then people should be able to use their common sense [21:19:23] <[A]ddy> +° but then wont the ops have to judge too much? °+ [21:19:23] <[A]ddy> +° yeah. °+ [21:19:30] No nudity [21:19:32] <[A]ddy> +° if there arent exact limits. °+ [21:19:32] I guess there also needs to be enough clarity in the rules that we don't hit too many issues with ops with conflicting opinions ^^ [21:19:33] Perhaps we should let Rames talk for a second. 03[21:19:34] * Keira (~keira_ash@r190-64-177-250.dialup.adsl.anteldata.net.uy) has joined #titan [21:19:37] 'cause I have memories of those occasions >_> [21:19:37] i think faye's point is very important [21:19:40] discernment, not judgment [21:19:49] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, thats the right word ^^ °+ 06[21:19:53] * [A]ddy waits for rames [21:19:58] we know what she meant [21:19:59] so we will go through all of them now point by point and agree on those guidelines and a description for what is each of them [21:20:09] Maybe just some important rules that are inforced at all times [21:20:20] no, there is a distinct difference and it is important to bring it out [21:20:31] I did that in the post so I will copy them now into here and if anyone disagrees with what I said, speak up :D [21:20:46] :) [21:20:58] ~®~ don't discuss what is not still on the table, please ~®~ [21:21:12] No nudity [21:21:20] No nudity means there are no pictures of naked people posted anywhere on HOL. This is what this is about. It does not mean that the fact that there is naked skin somewhere under the clothes is a subject that is forbidden to talk about. It is not offensive to talk about nakedness when it is not in a sexual context, ever. [21:21:34] [ seems fine! ] [21:21:36] do I need to clarify this more? [21:21:40] no [21:21:40] I agree with that [21:21:43] [ nope. ] [21:21:43] no and agreed [21:21:44] Very good. [21:21:44] It's fine with me [21:21:44] Don't think so. [21:21:45] I agree [21:21:45] negative x3 [21:21:45] Sounds good [21:21:46] x That makes a lot of sense, yes. x [21:21:48] agree [21:21:49] I agree! [21:21:51] I agree [21:21:54] agree [21:21:54] sounds good [21:21:54] ok [21:21:59] ~®~ aye ~®~ [21:21:59] it sounds good [21:22:00] agree [21:22:01] yes 06[21:22:16] * Ruben|Hereish nods [21:22:17] I agree [21:22:17] <[A]ddy> +° yes :) °+ [21:22:22] good [21:22:23] I agree [21:22:27] next is "No sexual material" [21:22:34] If I disappear, its cause I'm folding laundry [21:22:45] stay on topic, okay? [21:22:50] I think this is one that might need a little bit of clarification. [21:22:56] No sexual material means pornography, sexually explicit texts or talk, discussing sexual acts etc. - it does not mean that talking about romantic relationships, kissing, love, feeling attracted to people and so on is a taboo subject anywhere on HOL. In fact, these are integral and important parts of the Harry Potter books and films, and rightly so because romantic feelings are nothing that is restricted to adults or older teenagers as most of [21:22:56] <[A]ddy> +° sexual material as in.. like, explicit? °+ [21:23:00] <[A]ddy> +° oh, just kidding. °+ [21:23:00] yes. [21:23:02] <[A]ddy> +° yeah :) °+ [21:23:07] [ that seems fine too. :) ] [21:23:11] agreed [21:23:14] It's clear to me [21:23:16] agreed [21:23:16] agreed [21:23:19] Agreed [21:23:20] I agree with this too [21:23:21] agree [21:23:21] It seems as though that and the nudity one could be combined some how... [21:23:21] I like the point about love being in the books. [21:23:25] agreed [21:23:26] agree [21:23:29] okay [21:23:30] I concur x3 [21:23:30] What about innuendo? How would that be handled? [21:23:31] I agree. [21:23:34] [ Not a bad point, Tegan. ] [21:23:37] clear [21:23:42] Thanks hehe :) [21:23:42] ok [21:23:46] Sounds good :P [21:23:46] x Yes... what *about* innuendo? x [21:23:46] innuendo is a good point [21:23:49] sounds good (it got cut off though after "as most of") [21:23:50] there are some folks who are very clever at innuendo [21:24:01] Yeah. That's a fair point. [21:24:02] that can be a really uncomfortable situation [21:24:10] elaborate a bit, Cosmo :) [21:24:18] exactly, and sometimes more uncomfortable than just plain right out words [21:24:22] what is innuendo? [21:24:23] Sorry I may be stupid but what is innuendo? [21:24:24] x To be fair, the idea of love and kissing could also be uncomfortable to some people. x [21:24:25] lol [21:24:37] <[A]ddy> +° like implying something that is sexually inappropriate °+ [21:24:39] insinuation rather than outright speaking [21:24:39] <[A]ddy> +° :) °+ [21:24:40] mhm [21:24:41] Sophie has a point - have been wondering that too [21:24:47] [ Then they can't even watch G-rated movies, Soph. :) ] [21:24:47] What do you mean by sexually inappropriate, exactly? [21:24:54] true [21:24:56] But I guess that's rather subjective... [21:25:02] I've asked Cosmo, I know what "innuendo" means [21:25:06] [ You can't make everybody happy, but this is just going by societal standards, I'm sure. ] [21:25:23] I sadly think innuendo is difficult to cut out ...because...if you do, people will probably just find a way around it >_> But I understand what you mean XD [21:25:30] ok so let me ge this straight : its something implying something sexual? [21:25:35] someone I mean [21:25:39] [ si ] [21:25:39] I think you can take the whole thing too far, as well, because honestly, it's life, and if someone doesn't want to talk about it, that's fine and they can ask to stop [21:25:41] An innuendo IS a way around it :P [21:25:41] but hey... [21:25:46] we said few rules [21:25:48] The descriptions of appropriateness are pretty clear though [21:25:51] exactly XD [21:25:51] sorry... I didn't understand [21:25:53] <_< [21:26:01] Well, it's just that there have been examples in the past of things that skirt sexual material showing up, often in the form of innuendo, so how should we handle that? Is it going to be an "in the eye of the beholder" thing or should we have a rule or something? [21:26:11] [ Actually, I think innuendo is fine... it's not going to affect a child who can't understand it. Just my opinion. ] 06[21:26:21] * Morag nods [21:26:24] x I think thats a good point x [21:26:24] yea.. [21:26:24] [ The rules should apply to implicit things. ] [21:26:26] I don't think sexual innuedos are a problem. If you're being vulgar, or explicit, that's one thing. If you're alluding to the fact that you're attracted to someone or that sex exists, I don't think that's a problem at all. 06[21:26:27] * EllieMuffin nods [21:26:29] [ Then it can't be subjective. ] [21:26:29] ~®~ yeah, Eve ~®~ 06[21:26:33] * Ruben|Hereish agrees with Eve [21:26:45] and we should trust people to use common sense? [21:26:53] yes Kiri [21:26:53] ~®~ we can hope, Kiri ~®~ [21:26:56] definitely [21:26:56] And if the innuendo is that apparent, the ops can handle it [21:26:57] I agree with Eve [21:26:58] I'm talking about things along the lines of that "Save a Horse" song. [21:26:59] I'd say so. [21:26:59] <[A]ddy> +° but then what if the people who *can* understand it feel uncomfortable about it? °+ [21:27:03] <[A]ddy> +° just a thought :) °+ [21:27:03] [ I've always thought it wasn't HOL's job to parent children. :\ That's the parents' job. ] [21:27:13] we need to get to a point where we do trust people and not feeling we should police everything [21:27:15] [ Then they should go to an op and make it an individual scenario. :) ] [21:27:16] I've seen ops using it too anyway >> [21:27:20] If your uncomfortable, then say so [21:27:22] I guess most of us here know how to take those rules as they are worded, those who don't are usually easily to pick out [21:27:25] agree with eve [21:27:29] Exactly. [21:27:36] Personally if someone feels too uncomfortable with another member, report it to an OP [21:27:42] agreed [21:27:44] [ agreed. ] [21:27:45] agreed [21:27:46] and they can deal in private [21:27:46] and if you are uncomfortable, there are kinder ways to suggest how the innuendo should stop, without making the people feel as if they've broken a rule [21:27:48] agreed [21:27:56] <[A]ddy> +° i agree °+ [21:28:00] And there is always the ignore option, if you feel you're the only one bothered by a certain thing [21:28:02] exactly as Faye said [21:28:03] Anyway, innuendos can be so diverse that you can't really have a rigid rule that will tell you how to deal with ALL of them. That's why we need common sense. [21:28:04] which goes back to the appropriate behaviour and attitude of operators 06[21:28:06] * Lissa nods [21:28:09] the same should go for the kissing/love thing [21:28:13] Even just not being afraid to speak out and say it is making them uncomfortable. We are all freindly here and most have no problem moving to a p2p [21:28:14] ~®~ and in any case, innuendos qill always make some people unconfortable ~®~ [21:28:21] that's what we can type for after all, to say things [21:28:31] [ May I bring up a suggestion about ops... and professors... and staff? ] [21:28:41] Exactly. The OPs are suppose to be friendly and open, so no need to be scared to talk about it [21:28:49] [ Can we make it so actions are always checked by another person? ] [21:29:00] ~®~ like a second opinion? ~®~ [21:29:02] later, Eve [21:29:02] ~®~ tricky ~®~ [21:29:05] we get to ops later [21:29:05] [ okedoke :) ] [21:29:21] x To be fair, the idea of love and kissing could also be uncomfortable to some people. x [21:29:23] [ (yeap ulol, but latah) ] [21:29:28] that is always true but for everything [21:29:34] Okay, the discussion went kind of quickly; Rames, how would you phrase the position on innuendo? [21:32:01] man, I should word this now, lol [21:32:13] well what Eve and Faye said is what I agree with [21:32:13] [ XD ] [21:32:26] Me too [21:32:34] Me 3 [21:32:46] x For those who have a short attention span and dont quite remember...? x [21:33:02] It is the intention that matters most to me - trying to offend others or make them uncomfortable is something the community should stop 06[21:33:16] * Ruben|Hereish nods [21:33:19] ~®~ yeah, I think intention is the key word ~®~ 06[21:33:20] * Morag nods too [21:33:23] x mmhmm x [21:33:27] okay 06[21:33:28] * BaPo agrees 06[21:33:36] * ArdeliahISH agrees [21:33:36] also, innuendo is difficult to assess or modereate, and it's such a fine line that some things can be interpreted many ways - even when someone doesn't MEAN it that way - thus, intent, as Rames said 06[21:33:38] * EllieMuffin agrees [21:33:39] Yes [21:33:40] *moderate [21:33:47] I agree too [21:33:54] and people just develop new ways otherwise >_> [21:34:03] and of course some things will always make people uncomfortable. and there will be operators to step in and try to dispel that 06[21:34:04] * Pixel nods serenly at Amy. [21:34:07] the only issue is HOW they do that [21:34:08] [ Yeah, basically, let's not *force* people to get to new lows. ;) ] 03[21:34:08] * LucyB is now known as Lucy|BRB [21:34:10] and in what manner [21:34:31] so, what's the next rule we're discussing? 03[21:34:42] * KateMonster (~elaineofa@adsl-074-237-239-077.sip.mco.bellsouth.net) has joined #titan [21:35:00] that includes above all asterixs - in my reception using asterixs or misspelling to make things like swear words acceptable just does the opposite and should not be tolerated 03[21:35:13] * TheAman (~aoster4@rrcs-72-43-162-242.nyc.biz.rr.com) has joined #titan [21:35:14] [ oh, yeah, i agree ] [21:35:21] Definitely [21:35:26] sounds logical [21:35:32] right - which is why intent is a huge part of what makes material "appropriate" or not [21:35:35] *nodsnods* 03[21:35:37] * Lucy|BRB is now known as LucyB [21:35:39] [ Can you specify which swear words are actually *not* allowed swear words, though? ] 06[21:35:46] * EllieMuffin nods in agreement [21:35:47] True - but again I think this depends on the situation [21:35:48] Yes I was wondering that [21:35:56] we get to that later [21:36:00] step by step :) [21:36:03] [ kk ] 03[21:36:13] * Aylarah (~aylarah.s@78.144.21.82) has joined #titan [21:36:23] so do we all basically agree on the "no sexual material" part? [21:36:29] *nods* [21:36:29] x as you defined it, yes x [21:36:30] I believe so XD [21:36:30] [ yup ] [21:36:30] Yes. [21:36:31] yes. [21:36:31] Yes [21:36:32] yes [21:36:33] agreed [21:36:33] agree [21:36:35] *shrug* [21:36:35] Agreed. [21:36:36] yes [21:36:37] ö mmhmm ö [21:36:37] Yes [21:36:38] yeap [21:36:38] agreed :) [21:36:38] ~®~ yes ~®~ [21:36:40] <[A]ddy> +° agreed °+ [21:36:40] yes [21:36:49] yes [21:36:50] okay then "No violence" [21:36:57] No violence should be pretty self-explanatory but let me try to briefly get into this as well. People who believe "The Simpsons" or "Tom and Jerry" are not suitable for children because they are "too violent" do not share the approach HOL is taking. We are not a site for first graders and we should not act like we were. If we go with standard movie ratings we will find huge gaps (Simpsons go from age 6 to age 16 for example), so this does not [21:37:03] let me elaborate this a bit more [21:37:18] (it cut off at so this does not...) [21:37:18] (it cut off after "so this does not") [21:37:24] work and it doesn't apply here anyway as we do not show movies on HOL. What applies is common sense: violence that is directly potentially harmful for people in the room or forum - explicit imagery, videos, threatening language, bullying - is forbidden. Mentioning a book or movie that is the current box office star but might not be PG rated is certainly not forbidden. [21:37:37] thanks Mark [21:37:40] whenever you check what is accepted in certain cultures you will find HUGE DIFFERENCES [21:37:49] I think bullying is a big one [21:37:52] so we need to agree on a standard here [21:38:02] my main points are THREATENING and BULLYING [21:38:04] For sure no bullying. [21:38:07] [ Uhm, yes. ] [21:38:17] yeap, intention again. *nods* [21:38:18] I think no bullying will be tolerated would be a good rule [21:38:19] agreed [21:38:25] I agree on that as well. [21:38:29] and yes agreed [21:38:32] indeed [21:38:34] threatening is the worst as we had that in the past [21:38:38] agree.. no bullying allowed [21:38:46] agreed [21:38:47] <[A]ddy> +° yes. :) like ruben said, though, intention still might be key in some places XD °+ [21:38:49] None of either [21:38:49] Agreed. [21:38:50] on both accounts [21:38:51] basically - no malicious intent *nods* [21:38:54] [ yup ] [21:38:57] Exactly. [21:39:00] yup [21:39:01] Depending on your definitely of bullying, I think it is very easy for members of #hpgalleries to end up bullying a new student that comes in without even realizing they are doing it. [21:39:04] [ including on the part of any op... please, no bullyng. ] [21:39:14] I agree with you Pixel [21:39:15] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [21:39:18] <[A]ddy> +° totally agree. :) °+ [21:39:20] Yes - indeed [21:39:21] some people do it without realizing it [21:39:22] and sometimes the comments made [21:39:23] Now how does this relate to when we are chatting and we Thwap each other with fish and water ballons? Or is it a different category? [21:39:28] after a newbie has left [21:39:28] yup, I agree as well [21:39:29] Especially if english isn't their first language, they aren't as smart as some others, or they're a bit weird, netspeaking, spammy, etc [21:39:33] x I believe thats intent, again x [21:39:35] that -are- made in the public channel >_> [21:39:35] [ That seems fine, Liah! ] [21:39:41] x the intent in those cases is clearly joking... x [21:39:43] ~®~ Liah, intention again :) ~®~ 06[21:39:45] * Faye nods [21:39:53] I agree with it be intention [21:39:56] Sometimes things people normally say to each other can be taken differently by someone who is not in that kind of "language" to call it that way - and might feel insulted [21:40:07] but yeah, with newbies...there can be issues [21:40:13] and this also includes ganging up on people's naivety (however you spell that) or youth or maybe even "stupidity" in public chat 06[21:40:14] * Morag nods [21:40:15] especially when too many people try to jump in enforcing rules >_> [21:40:17] well, they are feel free to contact an operator again - and again an operator should be tactful enough to deal with these things [21:40:20] <[A]ddy> +° im just wondering.. but if intention *does* matter, how would one figure out the intention? °+ [21:40:29] I totally agree, Rames. [21:40:34] you use common sense, addy [21:40:35] [ Well, that's what ops are for... if someone feels insulted, they can go to an op and the op can be an intermediate for the two chatters. ] [21:40:40] And I think it can even be a problem amongst the OPs [21:40:43] If you see behaviours you think are innapropriate what do you do? Report or sort it yourself? [21:40:51] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* its just its hard to figure out tone on the internet.. °+ [21:40:51] report it to an operator, Kiri [21:40:56] they should be there to help you [21:40:56] x but i believe that would be the common sense matter again... if a person is new, theres no reason to jokingly be "violent" towards them - how many people would slap a person in the face with a fish if they didnt know them? x [21:40:57] Exactly, Faye. [21:41:03] [ I've seen bullying coming from ops, unfortunately... no offense to any OP, but it's definitely happened. ] [21:41:09] okay here is what you should do - let me just type for a minute [21:41:10] and help the people who offended you as well [21:41:13] lol - yes sophie, good point XD 06[21:41:29] * Ruben|Hereish agrees with Eve [21:41:58] [ (But I'll get to my ops question later, like Rames said. :D) ] [21:42:04] if you get threatened, harrassed etc. this is NOT just limited to in-channel behaviour but also if someone P2P's you with such things. We unfortunately had that in the past. [21:42:13] oh dear [21:42:23] oh my [21:42:37] If something like that happens the person MUST tell someone in charge immediately and action will be taken - as we did before [21:42:47] Rames 02[21:42:53] * RachelS (~rachel.sa@78-69-217-186-no70.tbcn.telia.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:42:56] may I say soemthing? [21:42:58] Same for stalkers? [21:42:59] sure [21:43:00] May I ask what actions where taken in the past? [21:43:11] we expelled people Ellie [21:43:14] expelled depending on the severity [21:43:15] banned them [21:43:17] etc [21:43:39] ok 03[21:43:48] * RachelS (~rachel.sa@78-69-217-186-no70.tbcn.telia.com) has joined #titan [21:43:48] there is a procedure that OPs follow, in a link I showed you, of if a person is bothered by something or someone, they tell an OP, (Or if an OP sees something) 1) that OP does a p2p with the person [21:44:00] 2) the OP tells the other OPs via omsg what they are doing [21:44:14] 3) if need be the OP tells the person , again p2p [21:44:24] [ Procedure doesn't necessarily equal fair action. ^^; ] [21:44:29] 4) if the person persists, then it is mentioned putbliclly int he channel 03[21:44:48] * LucyB is now known as Lucy|BRB [21:44:53] maybe so, Eve, but there is stuff going on behind the scenes that the folks in th channel might not know about [21:45:11] Yes, behind the scenes is always tricky. [21:45:12] so a person is not necessarily just first 'called out' on something publically [21:45:13] [ I think there should be less strict procedure and more 'according to THIS particular case' kind of decision-making... still pertainign to the rules, of course. ] [21:45:25] [ Nono, not about that, Tarma. :) ] [21:45:29] but the procedure is important 03[21:45:31] * Zuviisout (~sharon_sg@h68.33.16.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) has joined #titan [21:45:42] I was talking about "violence" here [21:45:48] so that a person isn't publically humiliated or whatever, for what they do not know about, are ignorant of [21:45:53] yeah, I think we're getting sidetracked [21:45:56] Is there like...a warning system in place? 03[21:46:09] * Lucy|BRB is now known as Lucy [21:46:16] yeah we're horribly off topic I think XD [21:46:16] which is next to the protection of the privacy of minors the single most important thing we should take care of [21:46:23] x agreed x 03[21:46:27] * Zuviisout is now known as Zuvi [21:46:38] [ yup ] [21:46:40] it is a level worse than "making someone feel uncomfortable" 06[21:46:47] * Ruben|Hereish nods [21:46:56] violence is of course not physical in a chat room but that does not matter 06[21:46:58] * EllieMuffin nods [21:47:01] In my personal opinion, there should be more use of the "ignore" function for these petty instances when someone wants to complain that someone else has "offended" them or whatnot. [21:47:09] But if we are talking about something they do not know about, it normally regards something such as netspeak, doesn't it? [21:47:27] that's kind of different to the 'bullying' thing though >> [21:47:29] so we will take action as we can if there are death eaters running around here dressed up as Mr.Hyde [21:47:34] that can not be tolerated 01[21:47:43] "ignore" doesn;t just solve everything though [21:47:43] right, it is more than bullying [21:47:59] so again - and this is not about Ops [21:48:10] there is discomfort and then there is feeling unsafe, and we're addressing the feeling unsafe [21:48:22] Just to clear things up, this only refers to official channels, right? [21:48:24] I know it doesn't. I'm talking about petty instances of non-violent, non-serious bickering. [21:48:46] if there are cases of threatening members or harrassing that go out from the HOL chatrooms they have to be reported and we must take action then [21:48:54] let's hope we won't ever again have such a case [21:49:01] but I want this to be in those rules 06[21:49:14] * Nadia nods [21:49:23] <[A]ddy> +° yes ^^ °+ [21:49:25] I agree it is better to be safer [21:49:41] If someone feels seriously unsafe, then how exactly would one take action? [21:49:42] bullying is forbidden also from the side of ops of course [21:49:44] [ hmm. So basically, if the problem's originated from HOL, it's HOL business to protect the minor? Seems right to me. ] [21:49:47] but we need to use common sense here [21:49:51] Like, actually unsafe in rl through here or summat? [21:49:56] "teasing" is not always bullying [21:49:59] Yeah hum I have a little question [21:50:24] but if the teased person feels bullied then the rule we just set up in #2 comes into play [21:50:37] you tell an op and then what Tarma said [21:50:37] I agree with what's been said but I think common sense is needed when deciding about things that didn't happen in HOL chatrooms. [21:50:44] there have been folks coming in, and insisting on knowing other folk's real life names and how old they are, sometimes 'where' they live, and if told not to ask that, they will bug the person via p2p [21:51:03] if the ops are not responding tell a head student or professor [21:51:10] its easy to ban someone from a site, but what if the bullying continues on MSN or any other instant messaging or website or whatever? I mean you can't protect them there.... [21:51:28] right but to be honest, Lucy... [21:51:31] Then it's the person's responsibility to delete/block them on those messengers. [21:51:33] if it happened on an instant messaging protocol... how do they know your identity there? [21:51:37] Because it's not on HOL grounds. 02[21:51:40] * YavannaB (cgiirc@dialup-4.129.84.105.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC (Ping timeout)) [21:51:40] [ I think the important thing is that OPs should *not* investigate if they haven't been prompted. ] 06[21:51:43] * Ruben|Hereish agrees with Sev [21:51:46] but we can protect 'here', Lucy [21:51:58] [ OPs should not infringe on the personal discussions of two people, either. ] [21:52:15] [ If a person comes for help, yes... otherwise, no... ] [21:52:16] I didn't think we were talking about ops yet? >> [21:52:18] if there are HOL members threatening other HOL members in P2P or such because that is forbidden in the channel then I don't think they have to be HOL members for much longer [21:52:27] but I am sleepy >_> so ignore my brain's confusion XD [21:52:31] ~®~ aye ~®~ [21:52:32] Like incidents at school might be known about but stuff off grounds they have no control over. [21:52:36] [ sorta are amy e.e; they're in the bigger topic ] [21:53:00] True I didn't think about that Sev. XD I was just curious. [21:53:06] but let's not blow up this too much as if that would happen day by day - I just know cases from two years ago etc [21:53:28] and one more thing about "no violence" [21:53:50] mentioning a movie like "Sin City" or such in a channel is not a problem, okay? [21:53:59] I don't think so. [21:54:03] hehe, I was just about to ask about that. [21:54:04] was it ever? [21:54:05] why would that be a problem? [21:54:05] I agree though. [21:54:06] As long as the content is not detailed. [21:54:16] Thanks Sev [21:54:19] yeah, I've never noticed that be called up as a problem >> not unless it was very explicit XD [21:54:20] I agree with Sevvie [21:54:21] What do you mean, Sev? [21:54:31] very very gory movie XD [21:54:33] agreed [21:54:35] and if folks want content detailed, they can go p2p [21:54:39] Yes. [21:54:41] If I said, "Yeah, a dude in that movie got his head sawed off" -- is that a problem? Just asking. [21:54:43] I agree [21:54:56] I think so, that's not particularly g-rated material. Oo [21:54:58] not sure, Ruben - but some people might go through odd twists of thinking that mentioning a non-PG rated book or movie in a channel with minors in might give them bad ideas or such [21:55:08] but it's just a comment [21:55:13] I agree [21:55:20] Like they wouldn't get the idea from their friends anyhow 06[21:55:30] * Ruben|Hereish agrees [21:55:34] But then again, it depends on who else is in the room...I mean, if there are minors (like, little little) you might want to stay away from that sort of thing [21:55:37] No offense but 9 year olds know probably more about violence than adults really give them credit for [21:55:42] Mhmm Ardeliah's right [21:55:44] no, Tegan [21:55:46] ~®~ we talked about Pratchett's books and well... they are not very g-rated but never discussed that kind of stuff, so there's no problem ~®~ [21:55:51] I know someone though who lambasted me for mentioning a book title, and said it was REALLY inappropriate ... and it was just a book title [21:55:58] let's get one thing straight here [21:56:09] They were probably teasing you, Tarma. [21:56:12] then you can explain how it was just a book title and not meant to offend her [21:56:13] no [21:56:18] she wasn't teasing me [21:56:23] nobody here knows how old anyone in this channel is for sure with very few exceptions of people they know in real life [21:56:38] so true [21:56:39] or people who have known each other on here for a long time [21:56:49] yes, who is in the channel and what age they are must not affect what is said in there. [21:56:51] yea, I suppose so heh heh [21:56:56] Any one can lie about their age. There is no way to verify it [21:56:58] I agree with Ruben. [21:56:58] exactly as Ruben said [21:57:05] Otherwise we'd have to take a poll everytime we wanted to say anything [21:57:13] And Ardeliah [21:57:22] True [21:57:30] x hahaha. x [21:57:30] I could say I'm 53 right now but that doesn't mean it's true [21:57:32] x no polls. x [21:57:37] Which by the way, it isn't [21:57:41] lol [21:57:45] lol [21:57:49] Okay... any more discussion about "no violence" needed? [21:57:53] I agree with Ardeliah, that younger and younger children are exposed to violence, but we should try and restrict it from happening here wherever possible. :/ [21:57:56] I don't think so 01[21:57:58] we're still on violence? [21:57:59] no [21:57:59] I'm good. XD [21:58:12] I...think we can move on. [21:58:12] Yes. Can I or can I not say "That dude in that movie got his head sawed off" ? *grins* [21:58:14] not anymore, Dom [21:58:20] "Mild expletives" [21:58:26] before you talk let me explain this again [21:58:34] s'all good 01[21:58:34] I think Pixel would like a definitive answer first [21:58:38] I think..Pixel..that saying that is fine...but if you explained in detail HOW that happened..that would not be appropriate...at least thats how i understand it [21:58:40] I think that would be inappropriate, to be honest. :/ [21:58:51] "It happened with a saw." 01[21:58:53] which would be good for all to know for future reference [21:58:56] XD [21:59:21] x I dont see a problem with it... x [21:59:25] [ That kind of statement seems fine to me... 'cause it's just a statement, not an imbedded video. :P ] [21:59:30] there is nothing wrong with someone (doesn't have to be an op) saying "guys, that's gross, can you please discuss it somewhere else" [21:59:37] it does not need to be a RULE, for instance [21:59:39] I agree with Faye. [21:59:41] every circumstance is unique [21:59:43] Exactly [21:59:46] For sure. [21:59:48] [ agreed ] [21:59:53] <[A]ddy> +° yes °+ [21:59:56] mkay [21:59:57] in that kind of a case...as long as it's not the only topic of conversation for an hour or so...yeah judgement call XD 01[21:59:57] in which case there's no need for it to be there in the first place though [22:00:00] agreed [22:00:08] as a passing ocmment...it's not that bad XD [22:00:11] it depends completly on what your talking about .. if you were for example talking about one of those mega gory movies like saw or hostel ..then its obvious XD [22:00:12] to me [22:00:14] what Amy said *nods* [22:00:17] but it's DISCUSSION [22:00:18] If I gross you all out, you can tell me to bugger off -- new rule. [22:00:20] and HOL is not a place to stifle that out [22:00:27] lol Pix [22:00:29] So common sense again, really. [22:00:32] I agree with Amy [22:00:34] Dom, people need to be able to TALK [22:00:43] things come up and go all the time 01[22:00:43] you can't judge whether it's ok to discuss something based on whether or not you think people may respond badly to it, we've just agreed that you can't guarantee how old everyone in the channel is etc [22:00:59] very true 01[22:01:29] I'm not saying they don't, I'm just saying that people need to expect others to have common sense in what they discuss, not just expecting ops etc to have common sense in what they moderate [22:01:39] we have established this "what to do when feeling uncomfortable" already [22:01:51] it is not related to violence alone [22:02:20] and a lot of the younger folks will not say anything, they are intimidated by folks who talk a lot, like just now, folks bouncing off each other, so maybe it can be put in the HOL forum, that folks are ENCOURAGED to p2p an OP if they are uncomfortable, and if it is an OP they are uncomfortable with, to p2p another OP 01[22:02:23] well so long as we can feel free to make a call on that without being attacked for preventing people to talk as per HOL rules, that's fine [22:02:44] it is up to the person who feels affected if they want to ask the people talking to please change topic or to ask an op or to leave the channel because they feel they might overreact [22:02:45] I agree with the part that people need to be able to talk. *nods* Rules can get really restrictive, obsessively restrictive even. ANd that's not good either. [22:02:47] I think if you mention it, its alright. Its not like someone was actually posting a link to a gory picture of the event .... (heck that would scare me too ><) [22:02:51] Pretty much if something happens that is not extreme to the point of threatening, but it makes you uncomfortable, just mention it to an op in p2p [22:03:27] there are endless possible situations when someone feels uncomfortable [22:03:34] ~®~ or you can leave the channel ~®~ [22:03:42] I feel a bit uncomfortable right now. :/ [22:03:42] [ I don't see much intimidation, tbh... but anyway, I think the 'contact an OP' blahblah thing seems final. :) ] [22:03:44] wait a second Dom, as far as ops having common sense to moderate, that's what ops are there for [22:04:09] you know let's take for example a case where your grandma died recently and they are talking about a sad story where the grandma died, which is surely not forbidden as such.... [22:04:09] <[A]ddy> +° yeah.. if one does not have common sense, they probably will not be an op XD °+ [22:04:15] Well, Addy.... [22:04:25] Hehe, It always comes back to common sense :p 06[22:04:32] * Ruben|Hereish giggles [22:05:03] However, everyone does not have the same common sense, one person can think this one thing makes sense while the other doesn't XD [22:05:14] Very true. [22:05:21] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [22:05:23] DEFENTLY [22:05:28] that's why ops are a team, but i think we'll get to that later? [22:05:31] <[A]ddy> +° and which, this should be brought up when we talk about ops XD °+ [22:05:32] [ yup ] [22:05:32] Sorry I mean defently 06[22:05:32] * McGonagall nods. [22:05:33] Common sense is meant to be the sense that is COMMON... I think. [22:05:35] true XD [22:05:35] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [22:05:46] yep, as Ruben said [22:05:48] [ [pokepoke] let's hurry up and get there guys ;) ] [22:05:56] ^_^ [22:05:56] [ can we move on to the next thing? ] 06[22:06:03] * BaPo was about to ask the same [22:06:03] We are all just FIDGETING waiting to talk about the OPs, aren't we? 06[22:06:03] * Faye sits Eve down gently [22:06:07] ok Im sorry, I will stop talking [22:06:09] x hahaha x [22:06:20] Youth... Such impatience... *eg* ___ 06[22:06:26] * [A]ddy snorts [22:06:27] okay... [22:06:30] Maybe we should clear up the whole Ops business so we're less distracted? [22:06:35] no 03[22:06:37] * PiperMcLaurin (cgiirc@ppp-69-237-101-77.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net) has left #titan [22:06:40] or we can just stick to Rames pretty list [22:06:40] first we go through the rules [22:06:41] *G* [22:06:43] just wait, jamie << [22:06:48] *g* [22:06:50] self control! [22:06:53] Patience is a virtue. :P [22:06:53] then we set up an ops committee that EVERYONE here agrees on [22:06:58] basis first -- ops later :P [22:07:08] and they need to take care of the rules then together :D [22:07:15] appoint ops for #hol [22:07:17] and the like [22:07:24] How many ops are there currently? [22:07:25] I think you need rules before you need people to enforce them [22:07:32] exactly [22:07:40] so... "mild expletives" [22:07:47] this is complicated as I saw [22:07:52] so let me elaborate this again 01[22:07:55] 16 ops listed in #hpg [22:08:21] this is all about parental controls and our site's status [22:08:54] generally - when there is user generated content that is not auto-moderated (chats, forums, profiles etc) we have to allow mild expletives [22:09:00] as this is just how people talk [22:09:29] now the problem is that what is considered "mild" is very different from country to country [22:09:38] even between the UK and the US already 06[22:09:51] * Morag nods [22:09:54] [ mm ] [22:09:56] Very true [22:10:00] allowing this does not mean that people are encouraged to use expletives at all [22:10:01] Indeed. 01[22:10:04] especially between the UK and US, I'd say [22:10:04] and slang words are different for the swearing. 01[22:10:15] since there are so many differences in what our words are used for [22:10:16] but then, no offense to any individuals here, the US takes things a bit far sometimes [22:10:16] Yeah Dom, but look... [22:10:27] there are countries with a very different culture [22:10:43] ~®~ <-- ~®~ [22:10:50] <-- ___ [22:10:54] <--? [22:10:54] <-- [22:10:55] Oh wait, no ___ [22:10:59] lol [22:11:04] lol [22:11:08] ive got two different cultures to deal with so.. [22:11:26] some things that are completely normal every day talk for us here are considers not just "mild" insults somewhere else [22:11:31] yeaaah >_> the problem is kinda that...depending on who's in the room op-wise, based on their cultures and upbringing...opinions on what IS and isn't mild will vary ...kinda >> 03[22:11:34] * YavannaBasham (cgiirc@dialup-4.129.84.105.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) has joined #titan 03[22:11:35] * KateMonster is now known as Breanicles 06[22:11:46] * Morag nods [22:11:49] true [22:11:58] <[A]ddy> +° where we get back to discerning things.. °+ [22:12:01] I think that's why we're trying to get a general idea, Aidou, so the "idea" stands no matter who is in the room. [22:12:03] and that is again where intention comes into play [22:12:09] [ I think we should just decide on very general culturally-shared words.. ] [22:12:17] <[A]ddy> +° and common sense \o/ °+ [22:12:20] [ uhm since we're discussing it, can I say it? ] [22:12:21] Not only differences in culture are the problem though - there is some difference in age as well [22:12:27] I have a problem with the use of personal expletives ie: bitch, even if its classed as mild. I don't see how you can use it without being mean and I think this goes back to the *intent* to bully/threaten... [22:12:39] I still don't understand why we just don't use FCC policy, while granted, things are different by country, it seems like the words allowed on the radio and TV airwaves should be allowed, and the words that aren't shouldn't [22:12:39] [ well that just answered that, lol ] [22:12:45] I've read that, sort of linguistically speaking, mild expletives are things like darn, crap, and butt. [22:12:51] yes, even in HP, it was said in a life and death situation [22:12:52] "bitch" is not mild, Kiri [22:12:56] [ I think ] [22:12:56] I could say "fuck" to my friends and they wouldn't matter, if I'd say it to my parents they freak out... [22:13:05] [ 'damn' and 'crap' can be accepted. ] [22:13:08] there's that too [22:13:11] agree with kiri. why can't we just limit the use of bad language towards people, but be more generous with general swearing? [22:13:12] [ The b-word, s-word, f-word... no. ] [22:13:13] Bitch is common here where I live lol. Its like a nickname Oo [22:13:14] may I inquire the status of possibly religiously sensitive words? [22:13:14] I don't think anyone's talking about CALLING anyone a bitch. Of course that's offensive. [22:13:17] if you call someone a bitch that is highly offensive I think both in the UK and the US [22:13:32] definitely [22:13:32] But is allowed as is in HP [22:13:34] true [22:13:36] no [22:13:44] HP is not a rule book, it's a work of fiction [22:13:45] that was an example for what is even in the books [22:13:46] [ I don't see any reason to say that word in HOL channels, though. 'Cause it's generally referring to a person. ] [22:13:48] no, it was used when someone killed someone else [22:13:51] That was the HEAT OF BATTLE, man. The heat of battle! [22:13:52] it's only used her as an insult [22:13:53] yes - damn should definitely be accepted - I know different people being told off for that, which I can understand, but it certainly was not meant to be insulting [22:13:56] it is allowed as a quote where it makes sense [22:13:58] here^ [22:13:59] (intention again I guess...) [22:13:59] [ 'Damn' and 'crap' are fine because they don't HAVE to refer to someone. ] [22:14:03] I find the word bitch offensive if the words "Son of a" aren't in front of it, and when it describes a pregnat female dog [22:14:04] yeah, if it was mentioned very occasionally - say in that specific quote..it's not mean >> [22:14:07] I think SUCKS should definitely be allowed. *grins* [22:14:11] hold on everyone please [22:14:12] *g* [22:14:15] [ kk ] 06[22:14:16] * Aidou[AFK] shushes >_> [22:14:17] I want to make a poll here so we get an idea [22:14:35] do you think "this movie sucks" is offensive language? [22:14:39] x No. x [22:14:39] [ no ] [22:14:39] no. [22:14:39] no [22:14:40] no [22:14:40] No. [22:14:40] nope [22:14:41] no [22:14:41] no [22:14:42] No. [22:14:42] no [22:14:42] No [22:14:42] No [22:14:43] no [22:14:43] No [22:14:44] no [22:14:44] no [22:14:46] no [22:14:46] no [22:14:48] ~®~ no ~®~ [22:14:49] <[A]ddy> +° no °+ [22:14:49] no [22:14:53] Well there's that. *grins* [22:14:54] no [22:14:57] No [22:14:58] ~®~ and quiddy sucks is not bad either ~®~ [22:14:59] no [22:15:00] that totally made me wanna see dodge -_-' [22:15:02] I think you get your way there Pix [22:15:02] no [22:15:04] What if I say YOU suck. [22:15:10] Like, Faye... you suck. [22:15:10] then you suck more. [22:15:11] [ still not offensive ] [22:15:11] lol buff [22:15:11] [ XD ] [22:15:16] x Still not offensive, no x 06[22:15:18] * Ruben|Hereish agrees with Ulol [22:15:19] *shrugs* [22:15:21] <[A]ddy> +° if youre friends? °+ [22:15:22] Not that bad. [22:15:23] x cuz she does x [22:15:25] ilu Pix :D [22:15:26] I do suck more (is this an inappropriate innuendo? *grins*) [22:15:27] XD [22:15:28] <[A]ddy> +° but if someone comes on and hardly knows me and says i suck.. °+ [22:15:29] But it would depend on the context it is used in [22:15:30] What Addy says [22:15:33] <[A]ddy> +° will the be with bad intention? °+ [22:15:35] haha. [22:15:36] [ I don't think anyone takes 'you suck' seriously. ] [22:15:38] but that's different [22:15:39] I think [22:15:40] [ Just saying. ^^; ] [22:15:47] depends [22:15:48] ~®~ Liah is right, context matter here too ~®~ [22:15:50] I don't think so either, Eve. [22:15:51] on who says it how and when [22:15:52] [ It's a grade-school kind of insult which isn't really an insult. ] [22:15:52] If you said it when arguing it would have a much stronger meaning [22:16:01] as Morag said [22:16:03] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [22:16:04] Context and intention matter everywhere. :P [22:16:07] But not any less of a pathetic one, Liah. [22:16:08] yep [22:16:12] and what about "crap, my damn computer doesn't want to listen to me"? [22:16:12] Yea, I was just going to say, When I hear that I picture a small child having a tantrum. [22:16:13] x I dont think anyone would say "you suck" when arguing. x [22:16:16] If a newbie walks in and asks a question, then "you suck" could be taken quite rude I guess [22:16:23] no XD [22:16:23] no either [22:16:24] i do not think that's offensive either. [22:16:25] Not rude... annoying. [22:16:28] [ not offensive either ] [22:16:28] no [22:16:29] no [22:16:30] No [22:16:30] it's a computer, so I have no problem about it >:D [22:16:31] x No x [22:16:32] no [22:16:33] lol [22:16:34] no [22:16:34] not really xD [22:16:34] someone who doesn't speak english as a first language might [22:16:35] [ (bapo, that's a unique scenario) ] [22:16:35] lol, no. [22:16:35] no [22:16:35] yes, and also, it sounds like a bunch of 5 year old kids squabbling sometimes [22:16:36] I'm okay with "damn" [22:16:39] or a really young person [22:16:39] [ (not something common.) ] [22:16:39] so it goes back to intent again [22:16:41] haha Mark :) [22:16:42] but yeah [22:16:46] I like damn [22:16:50] ~®~ LOL ~®~ [22:16:53] Ooo Nadia LIKES damn. [22:16:53] It's a good word, gets the job done [22:16:56] XD [22:16:56] I'm ok with damn [22:16:59] [ Me too. XD ] [22:17:01] me too [22:17:02] yeah intent is back to judging if people are being mean...that was covered or will be covered >_> [22:17:03] \o/ [22:17:04] me three [22:17:04] and crap [22:17:04] ~®~ yeah ~®~ [22:17:05] is "hell" still a bad word as well? [22:17:06] Maybe we should make damn "mandato."ry 02[22:17:07] * YavannaBasham (cgiirc@dialup-4.129.84.105.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC (Ping timeout)) [22:17:16] Wow, weird placement of quotation mark. 01[22:17:17] my favourite is "focus" [22:17:20] I don't think hell is offensive. [22:17:21] depends on the context Buffs [22:17:23] yeah damn's not exactly bad [22:17:27] [ Like I said before, 'damn' and 'crap' aren't bad. ] [22:17:29] (just like threatening or bullying is I guess, not very common either but worth mentioning) [22:17:31] 'go to hell' can be offensive if said to someone [22:17:31] and if damn's aloud, I agree with Pix [22:17:34] I find it offencive [22:17:36] but that's about it XD [22:17:41] Yes, but again that's intention. [22:17:41] [ My teachers in high school have used those words in general language. ] [22:17:47] And being hateful... offensive. [22:17:50] Mine too... [22:17:54] I don't find it offencive, but I think it could be taken that way by some people. [22:17:56] oke how about .. its hotter then hell in here (heatwave) XD [22:18:00] [ that's fine lol ] [22:18:01] but Bloody Hell isn't very offensive, yet it is in the books when Ron says it in front of Mrs. Weasley [22:18:01] Directing certain swear words at a person can be offensive, we've agreed. [22:18:02] fine [22:18:04] That's alright. [22:18:17] yeah but mrs weasley [22:18:20] she's the mum of mum's [22:18:20] That's simply a matter of Mrs. Weasley parenting her child. [22:18:23] [ Directive swear words = bad! Just words by themselves, not in any offensive meaning = not bad! ] [22:18:25] I think context has a lot to do with it sometimes... [22:18:26] so there you see what is meant with "mild expletives" - this is just how people talk - they do not use such words to offend anyone and of course if they use these words in every second sentence that is a good reason for a poke... [22:18:26] YES, "you suck" in a mean way *IS* rude, but the point is, it doesn't need to be in the "rule book" - it's just rude, and there are ways to use COMMON SENSE to deal with the malicious INTENT ;) [22:18:30] yeah basically they're pretty much all fine so far as long as not aimed at people 02[22:18:32] * Faye (~faye@c-69-142-196-115.hsd1.nj.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: Leaving.) [22:18:32] my 8th grade teachers use the word crap [22:18:33] Actually, I don't think Ron says that in the books. Movies, yes, books, no (at least not through 5 or 6). 06[22:18:41] * Morag agrees with Ma.ya [22:18:48] The sentence "I came, I saw. I kicked some ass" is from an icon. I was asked to remove it from my profile, is it really that offensive? [22:18:56] [ I kinda don't think we should judge based on what's in the HP franchise. ] [22:18:56] Yeah I think Bloody Hell is a movie thing. [22:18:57] Or was that the thing about Merlin? [22:18:59] the movies have ron saying a lot of stuff that isn't said in the books [22:19:05] <[A]ddy> +° well, bloody hell is like an expression.. ive only ever heard it used in the same way that 'gosh golly' or 'gee willickers' would be used °+ [22:19:05] [ Books or movies. ] [22:19:05] <[A]ddy> +° >> °+ [22:19:06] <[A]ddy> +° << °+ 03[22:19:12] * Faye (~faye@c-69-142-196-115.hsd1.nj.comcast.net) has joined #titan [22:19:13] x gee willickers? x [22:19:17] <[A]ddy> +° yes :D °+ [22:19:17] LoL [22:19:17] I have to go, bye everybody :) [22:19:21] <[A]ddy> +° bye ellie :) °+ [22:19:21] [ i love gee willickers. :) ] 02[22:19:23] * EllieMuffin (cgiirc@pool-71-240-35-101.pitt.east.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC) [22:19:26] <[A]ddy> +° me too! ^^ °+ [22:19:26] directly addressing people with "you xxx xxx" type of mild expletives is something else than using them in a somewhat casual chat [22:19:38] I think it should be against the rules to direct foul language at others, and then there should be limits on what else is allowed. [22:19:39] exactly [22:19:45] Yea [22:19:45] [ Right, so... basically agreed... that directing swear words is bad. ] [22:19:49] I think Rames' last sentence just sums it all [22:19:50] <[A]ddy> +° yes. °+ [22:19:57] <[A]ddy> +° me too ) °+ [22:19:57] <[A]ddy> +° *:) °+ [22:19:58] [ seems good. :) ] 06[22:20:02] * Morag agrees with Rame's last sentence [22:20:02] Agreed [22:20:03] ~®~ aye ~®~ [22:20:06] yes [22:20:06] x Okay yay. x [22:20:08] ah well .. if i say i hate you to someone .. its never serious unless you can actually tell that im serious [22:20:08] yes [22:20:15] agreeed [22:20:20] yeah 'mild' expletives only and never directed at other people [22:20:21] yes to what rames said [22:20:23] pretty much covers it XD [22:20:26] yeah, but you wouldn't say it to a newbie you've never met [22:20:27] Sounds good to me [22:20:40] [ and if you do, you'd be in trouble based on other rules anyway ;) ] [22:20:51] Yep [22:20:57] <[A]ddy> +° so intention :D °+ [22:20:59] <[A]ddy> +° and common sense. °+ [22:21:01] okay - so we can agree on this - or do we need more clarification? [22:21:06] <[A]ddy> +° agreed. °+ [22:21:06] I think we can agree. [22:21:07] ~®~ no ~®~ [22:21:08] yes and no [22:21:09] I think we're good. :) 06[22:21:13] * Ruben|Hereish agrees again [22:21:13] Well I asked something but I am not sure someone answered [22:21:13] agreed [22:21:13] I think that's alright [22:21:14] I think we can agree. [22:21:17] Yes, we're good ^^ [22:21:19] [ we're good ] [22:21:19] I agree [22:21:22] ..im curious..have we actuall decided what is a mild expletive adn what isnt? [22:21:23] <[A]ddy> +° The sentence "I came, I saw. I kicked some ass" is from an icon. I was asked to remove it from my profile, is it really that offensive? °+ [22:21:24] <[A]ddy> +° that one? °+ [22:21:27] yeah [22:21:39] agreed [22:21:42] [ Oh, we didn't talk about 'ass.' ] [22:21:42] [ Uhh. ] [22:21:52] where does "shut up" appear in this? [22:21:57] I read the blog posts saying 'arse' is acceptable [22:21:58] [ not offensive ] [22:22:02] yeah [22:22:03] Common sense, Buff [22:22:04] <[A]ddy> +° i think in the same place as 'i hate you' °+ [22:22:04] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [22:22:06] [ not sure why that's even a question buffy o.o ] [22:22:06] Arse would be good [22:22:07] I dont see a particular problem with ass o.O [22:22:11] arse = ass to me XD [22:22:12] I mean, you're not calling someone an ass/arse [22:22:15] [ right ] [22:22:17] what Lucy said [22:22:19] perhaps you kicked a donkey? :P [22:22:24] lol [22:22:25] well it probably depends on how you say it right? [22:22:25] Haha [22:22:25] lol [22:22:26] lol [22:22:27] <[A]ddy> +° haahaha °+ 03[22:22:29] * RyanL (~RyanLobie@cpe-66-108-18-254.nyc.res.rr.com) has joined #titan [22:22:30] <[A]ddy> +° nassa XD °+ [22:22:30] [ What Morag said! ] [22:22:30] ~®~ yes Buff ~®~ [22:22:34] but its on an icon I got from LJ [22:22:41] it was just a small icon posted on my profile [22:22:44] not intended to anyone [22:22:49] [ Right, right. ] 06[22:22:54] * Faye nods [22:22:59] I don't think Lucy's icon is really offensive at all [22:23:02] <[A]ddy> +° my opinion.. that should be okay °+ [22:23:02] [ I don't see a problem with 'ass' if it's not being directed at anyone. ] [22:23:04] I personally don't see anything wrong with your icon, because it wasn't meant to BE insulting [22:23:05] me neither [22:23:05] no [22:23:06] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [22:23:07] again, we return to intent [22:23:08] personally, I think it should be allowed in that way [22:23:09] it's just pride [22:23:10] Maybe just continue? I don't think there is a point in discussing every single word - we WOULD be busy until dawn that way [22:23:14] [ That word shows up in G-rated movies too. ] [22:23:17] [ haha yes ] 06[22:23:19] * Ruben|Hereish agrees with BaPo [22:23:20] yes Barbara :) [22:23:20] [ let us trek on ] [22:23:22] yeah ass and arse are the same to me anyway >> and again, as long as it's not going towards anyone (as said before 99 times >_>) [22:23:24] x hmm? x [22:23:24] next [22:23:26] x hs orry x [22:23:30] I was just curious as I was asked to remove it XD [22:23:32] language [22:24:10] English is the official language [22:24:10] isn't there a post on the forum where newbies can find people who speak their language and english to help them around hOL? [22:24:13] i would say depending on the language itself that hello wouldnt be much of a problem? .. seeing i had a period here where i kept saying aloha or ohayo when someoen i knew came in.. [22:24:25] one sec, Morag [22:24:28] sure [22:24:30] Morag, I think that is in the AaP place 03[22:24:33] * McGonagall is now known as Wakanda|OUT [22:24:40] It's outdated, we're going to make a new one. [22:24:47] English is the official language means that the CONVERSATIONS in the public channel should be in English Only [22:25:05] <[A]ddy> +° so not words, but conversations.. °+ [22:25:13] there should not be two or more people talking in Portuguese etc. - they can do that in P2P [22:25:15] Yep, that sounds easy enough to understand [22:25:17] [ we can say words like 'si,' right? ] [22:25:18] A friend got told off for using "Merci" [22:25:24] Of course you can, Eve. [22:25:25] Actually he got told off twice [22:25:26] [ i've gotten yelled at about that, which i thought was silly. ] [22:25:30] Yeah I've been told off for it as well. [22:25:33] but it does not mean that I get told off for saying "bonjour" [22:25:33] yeah me too BaPo [22:25:33] It's ridiculous. [22:25:33] me too. [22:25:39] me three [22:25:40] [ Oke. :) problem solved. ] [22:25:45] ~®~ aye ~®~ [22:25:48] agreed [22:25:52] agreed [22:25:56] <[A]ddy> +° yes. °+ [22:25:56] *nods* [22:26:00] agreed, definitely [22:26:03] yeah hellos/goodbyes/greetings/yes/no are fairly commonly said in other languages I've noticed anyway lol [22:26:04] That one was easy peasey [22:26:04] if i were to say something dutch like yesterday to rames .. i always put the english translation behind it [22:26:08] yuppah yup 06[22:26:20] * Pixel pins a rose on Buffy's nose [22:26:21] same here :P [22:26:25] the rule is in place so everyone can follow the conversation - there is no other reason for that than it being rude to talk in a language that most people can not understand [22:26:32] pfft i rather have a poppy XD [22:26:40] well uhm [22:26:43] English is a language - naturally evolved - that borrows a lot of phrases from other languages anyway [22:26:46] x If I were to say "Hahaha, charlie the unicorn, how do you say that in spanish?" i should not get told off for two ops saying that spanish is forbidden, then, yes? x [22:26:51] yeap. purposedly avoiding comprehension is not tolerated *nods* [22:26:51] what if someone says a bad word in another language? >> [22:26:52] like for instance, 'faux pas' [22:26:54] Right, Sophie. [22:26:54] 'tete a tete' [22:26:58] that sort of thing [22:27:04] x **off by two ops x [22:27:06] obviously Lissa, still swearing, swearing/language rule applies XD [22:27:14] the rule sounds good to me as long as it is done in a way that people understand it - not in some random language nobody's ever heard about [22:27:19] ah, k. [22:27:22] that works xD [22:27:40] mhmm [22:27:43] [ mmm ] [22:27:46] <[A]ddy> +° so, if someone says a word that isnt comprehendible by most. °+ [22:27:49] great [22:27:53] sounds good [22:27:53] <[A]ddy> +° going with alissa/amy just said °+ [22:28:04] <[A]ddy> +° would an op be able to ask for a translation? °+ [22:28:14] <[A]ddy> +° by the one who said it °+ [22:28:19] <[A]ddy> +° (sorry) °+ [22:28:19] or you could just ask yourself as well, i think [22:28:20] ~®~ Addy, is like english... I dont' know many words in english and so I ask ~®~ [22:28:22] I gotta go I'll try to be back later [22:28:29] [ I think encouraging ] [22:28:30] I say words that aren't comprehendible by most all the time, it's called a typo. I think it's unnecessary to be so anal about it. Again, it's about having a conversation. [22:28:33] [ 'asking' is encouraging politeness. :D ] [22:28:35] like that innuendo thing earlier [22:28:35] (I do too.. all the time i don't know the words in english) [22:28:36] [ Which is always nice. ] [22:28:39] If I say "moogly woogly" [22:28:41] When I enter the chatroom [22:28:43] it's OKAY [22:28:46] like boonies XD [22:28:48] Nothing bad will happen! [22:28:58] Yes, like boonies, a noble word. [22:29:01] lol 02[22:29:12] * Nadia (~Gabe@dialup-4.238.181.248.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net) Quit (Quit: Take away love, and our earth is a tomb. -Robert Browning.) [22:29:18] again, people are silly sometimes or just having fun - I like to say stuff like aHOLa for some whatever silly mix of aloha and hola *g* [22:29:29] ~®~ :) ~®~ [22:29:33] x ...fail. x [22:29:35] x *g* x [22:29:36] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* i was just wondering about the whole swear words thing :) °+ [22:29:37] neat XD [22:29:38] <[A]ddy> +° but nevermind °+ [22:29:39] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [22:29:43] i think it all comes back to ..if its a full conversation..or just a word here n there [22:29:43] the rule sounds good to me as long as it is done in a way that people understand it - not in some random language nobody's ever heard about [22:29:43] ah, k. [22:29:53] who are you again Addy, sorry... [22:29:54] Oooo there's a TRICKY SUBJECT. Can I SWEAR in a foreign language? *grins* [22:29:56] what is the reason to come in and mutter gibberish? [22:29:58] <[A]ddy> +° Adelline Aldridge °+ [22:30:03] Tarma [22:30:04] yeah, if people swear in another language it's normally fairly obvious that it's not a greeting anyway [22:30:05] ahh, thanks [22:30:07] ~®~ no Pix ~®~ [22:30:07] Who cares if someone mutters gibberish? [22:30:09] I mean really, WHO CARES? [22:30:12] A brain addling potion [22:30:14] [ not me ] [22:30:16] [ lol ] [22:30:19] It's not hurting anyone, no one is spamming, no one will die. [22:30:19] ooor it's likely that someone else in the channel notices it [22:30:22] and explains to the ops [22:30:23] It's just nonsense, it's called FUN. [22:30:23] so that is english? 03[22:30:35] * Zuvi is now known as ZuviOutPart2 [22:30:37] if it really is gibberish..it would be considered SPAM..and fall under that category..i should think [22:30:39] Common sense. *whistles* [22:30:44] Oh good grief. [22:30:45] as Nassa said [22:30:50] exactly [22:30:56] but like, if I dont speak english well and someone posts gibberish, I would spend the time looking for the translation [22:30:56] spam - okay [22:31:00] Saying a silly, made-up word is not spam. [22:31:13] Kaname: I always ask in such situations [22:31:18] Should typos be forbidden then too, Kaname? [22:31:22] 99% of the time people will give you the translation [22:31:23] Pixel..its back to the a few words vers a full conversation [22:31:30] it is to the folks who don't speak english very well, I've heard that many folks don't come into hpgalleries because they cannot follow the converstaion, even when it is in english [22:31:37] conversation [22:31:43] Well that's sad and everything but what should we do about that? [22:31:44] if you go and post row after row random nonsense that is just annoying to everyone (or most people) in the channel then this is spamming [22:31:45] I'm not saying they should be forbidden, I am just saying that really, there are lots of people who do use transaltors for lots of things [22:31:49] translators* [22:31:59] well, I think, quite often, many native speakers who are new can't follow the convo either [22:32:04] ~®~ I do, Meg ~®~ [22:32:12] sure and that is why we need to be tolerant [22:32:15] so if someone asks, then it can be said that it is just gibberish 06[22:32:18] * Kaname nods [22:32:22] ~®~ exactly ~®~ [22:32:27] that is also for the next two things: NETSPEAK and SPAM [22:32:30] I was thinking of the conversation I had with you the other night Ulol actually XD [22:32:39] especially the netspeak thing is important [22:32:49] look... [22:32:52] Right on...I was curious earlier about the whole netspeak thing.... [22:32:52] netspeak is bad [22:32:56] I HATE it [22:33:01] <[A]ddy> +° agreed. °+ [22:33:02] aye [22:33:04] Heh - you're not the only one XD [22:33:05] tell me about it <_< [22:33:05] i use it all the time.... [22:33:06] HOL made me hate it too ^-^ [22:33:08] [ agreed ] [22:33:11] It makes a person sound unintelligent [22:33:11] I concur to the millionth degree [22:33:14] But many people who come here as newbies are used to this [22:33:18] *nods* [22:33:21] indeed [22:33:22] so we need to be tolerant there [22:33:26] and they should be corrected gently [22:33:31] we can not jump on them for every instance of "ur" [22:33:36] it takes time to break that habit *nods* [22:33:40] *raises hand* Could I get a quick clarification on what netspeak exactly is? [22:33:44] they will just leave and think we are all just "crazy" 03[22:33:46] * Aylarah (~aylarah.s@78.144.21.82) has left #titan [22:33:57] it's the shortening of words using replacement letters, numbers and symbols Tegan [22:33:59] netspeak is "i think ur kewl" [22:34:02] But again - loads of people who are on HOL longer than one day use ILU, brb, wb... [22:34:04] I still like saying "pls" *sniff* [22:34:05] well..most of us ARE crazy rames..however i concede in advance thats besides the point :P [22:34:13] that is fine Joanne 03[22:34:13] * Breanicles is now known as Breanna|Dinner [22:34:17] that is my point [22:34:32] <[A]ddy> +° so it comes down to acronyms, still? °+ 02[22:34:39] * Wakanda|OUT (~mcgoogles@nv-71-55-105-76.dhcp.embarqhsd.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:34:40] acronyms and netspeak are different >_> [22:34:44] <[A]ddy> +° where shortened words are not normally ok, but acronyms are. °+ [22:34:45] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ 06[22:34:46] * Morag nods [22:34:46] but yeah [22:34:51] ah kay... [22:34:56] acronyms can also get horribly obscure XD [22:35:03] no, it comes down to constantly using netspeak so what they are saying is hard to comprehend especially for non-native speakers [22:35:05] true, but you can look them up [22:35:11] [ Then if people ask about 'em, they should be explained. ] [22:35:11] if you use pls a few times that is okay [22:35:18] What about the 'regular' ones like 'lol' brb'...etc? [22:35:21] what about alternate spellings for words? ex: keel? [22:35:23] That is not considered as annoying in most cases, while things such as 4 u, or ur are considered to be annoying [22:35:31] they're acronyms, basically, Tegan 06[22:35:34] * Pixel falls asleep [22:35:35] but if you use such abbreviations in every sentence your stuff looks like gibberish to the Finnish newbie [22:35:39] Okay, just checking :) [22:35:44] x And what about IRC's favorite example - saynig phail for fail? x 06[22:35:53] * Pixel forms the Society for the Protection of the Finnish Newbie [22:35:59] lol 06[22:36:00] * [A]ddy snorts [22:36:00] x Phoenetically in english its easy to discern, but in another language it may not be. Is this not supposed to be allowed? x [22:36:03] hehe [22:36:20] [ Aww, I like phail, though. ] [22:36:22] I don't see a reason why it shouldn't, Sophie. [22:36:34] ~®~ Sophie, I think it is like evil-ebil ~®~ [22:36:43] that rule is basically in place because we are an international community and it is hard enough already for especially young people from non-English countries to follow or take part in a conversation [22:36:44] as long as you don't care if you are understood [22:36:49] ~®~ we adopted some words and gave them a meaning ~®~ [22:36:49] [ I think that's just a general part of internet culture, though... we have to make allowances for things that aren't straight English but understandable anyway. ] [22:36:57] it is not meant to suppress every instance of netspeak [22:37:10] So basically, are we allowed to use acronyms or not? [22:37:21] yes [22:37:23] ~®~ we can use acronyms ~®~ [22:37:23] acronyms are allowed [22:37:23] you are [22:37:32] right okay >_> thank you. [22:37:33] there is a list of acceptable acronyms someplace [22:37:35] there was an approved list a while back but I think it got outdated >_> don't know if it still exists XD [22:37:48] [ a lot of things are sadly outdated, lol ] [22:37:48] It's in the wiki, Tarma *nods* [22:37:49] HOL wiki I thought [22:37:57] :) 06[22:37:58] * Lucy nods [22:38:01] It is [22:38:07] because I look them up at random to see the silliness of some XD 03[22:38:07] * Zoki|Phantom (Zoki_Phant@77.29.233.174) has joined #titan [22:38:21] I know someone who ends every line with "lol" [22:38:22] To help newbies understand it better - some of those I DO find annoying though :P [22:38:27] http://hol.org.uk/wiki/HOL_Chatrooms#Common_IRC_Acronyms [22:38:30] i think it all comes down to using common sense again.. [22:38:31] I cannot believe we actually have a LIST of ACCEPTABLE ACRONYMS. [22:38:34] [ There's also a big list on Wikipedia. ] [22:38:39] I end / start every line with smilies or 'lol's ..bad habit D: [22:38:41] I mean seriously people. [22:38:42] <3 wiki [22:38:44] [ if you're curious. ;) ] [22:38:46] better than not having any [22:38:46] Why can't you believe that O.O? [22:38:47] ~®~ that list is oooold ~®~ [22:38:48] it is not a list of "acceptable acronyms" [22:38:50] that list is oooold [22:38:52] FWIW for example - no Dutch person who would understand it [22:38:56] it's not used anymore that i know of XD [22:39:00] it is a list of commonly used acronyms for people who are new to internet chat [22:39:02] <[A]ddy> +° maybe we could update it? °+ [22:39:03] there's nothing against asking for a clarification [22:39:06] [ I haven't seen FWIW for ages. XD ] [22:39:08] <[A]ddy> +° yheah. °+ [22:39:09] Right. Thank you Rames. [22:39:09] there's no need to outright BAN them, for instance 03[22:39:11] * YavannaB (cgiirc@dialup-4.129.87.230.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) has joined #titan [22:39:12] [ it should definitely be updated ] [22:39:12] I don't even understand it :D [22:39:12] <[A]ddy> +° like hol has its own language XD °+ [22:39:12] and they can look up what something means [22:39:16] exactly what Faye said... [22:39:18] It's a list of COMMON acronymns, not accepted ones. [22:39:22] <[A]ddy> +° i think it would be agood idea to add stuff that is often said on here to the list. °+ [22:39:28] [ oh ] [22:39:28] its the list on HOL wiki XD thats all I know [22:39:29] [ i agree ] [22:39:39] and its a difference between every other word being an acronym or netspeak...and someone tacking on a "brb" or "lol" at the end of their sentence [22:39:43] yeah if you use obscure/random things you should pretty much be prepared to explain what it means...people should be ok with that i imagine XD [22:39:44] nobody ever has to check something against a list of accepted abbreviations :) [22:39:45] [ well, that could get hard, but it's not a bad idea ] [22:39:45] I think I'm going to need some blood pressure medication after this meeting. [22:39:45] With some of the words from the book like Quidditch and wrackspurt we do have our own language. 06[22:40:05] * Faye catches Pixel [22:40:07] use common sense 06[22:40:08] * Eve gives Pix a cookie. 06[22:40:15] * buffyp pokes barbara .. whats FWIW? [22:40:20] [ for what it's worth ] [22:40:20] x auuurgh x [22:40:22] Merci :) [22:40:22] For what it's worth [22:40:23] XD [22:40:25] [ ... but that's not common ] [22:40:27] [ really XD ] [22:40:28] oh .. should have known that XD [22:40:28] according to the wiki :P 06[22:40:33] * Ruben|Hereish didn't know that one either XD [22:40:35] (very good song..by buffalo springfield *ahems*) [22:40:41] It is under "common acronyms" [22:40:41] [ (buffalooo) ] [22:40:42] well its true no dutch person would have known that XD [22:40:45] "inmc" is not an accepted acronym :) [22:40:45] For what it's worth! [22:40:47] I figured it out. [22:40:50] Sometimes I have a hard time with your acronyms, I don't use many of them [22:40:52] only Pixel understands that [22:40:54] inmc? Oo [22:40:56] what about 'lmao'? [22:40:59] oh [22:41:01] but that one is love [22:41:07] [ lmao should be acceptable based on what we said about 'ass' ] [22:41:07] mog XD 02[22:41:08] * Rosa (~rg@83-71-2-29.b-ras1.dbn.dublin.eircom.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [22:41:08] Same for rofl [22:41:11] [ ... i like that sentence ] [22:41:12] [ XD ] [22:41:15] ~®~ ok... talking about acronyms... is "ass" is accepted in concext now... ROFLMAO is ok now? ~®~ [22:41:19] x rofl has always been accepted though x [22:41:21] that's what I though, eve [22:41:26] [ seems so, ulol ] [22:41:26] *thought [22:41:30] [ and yeah, rofl's always been accepted ] [22:41:39] and it's often used [22:41:42] you're talking about your own ass, so yes, I'd say [22:41:43] loool 03[22:41:45] * Rosa (~rg@83-71-2-29.b-ras1.dbn.dublin.eircom.net) has joined #titan [22:41:46] [ what's inmc? ] [22:41:48] LOL [22:41:49] lol@Sarah [22:41:52] [ no clue! oO ] [22:41:52] why shouldnt it .. its just rolling over the floor laughing XD [22:41:54] I need more coffee [22:41:57] x what IS inmc... x [22:41:59] <_< [22:42:00] [ (my only contribution to this meeting so far *blushes*) ] [22:42:04] lol Ceit [22:42:05] [ ... i'm curious now... oO ] [22:42:08] *hugs Ceit* [22:42:08] ~®~ no idea Ceit ~®~ [22:42:10] he said it [22:42:11] hehe, me too 06[22:42:20] * buffyp looks at pix [22:42:26] ohh inmc should be part of my nick 24/7 >_> [22:42:30] lol [22:42:31] mine too [22:42:32] lol [22:42:33] definitely [22:42:34] okay [22:42:35] NEXT [22:42:39] personal information [22:42:47] that rule is SUPER IMPORTANT [22:42:50] what's inmc? [22:42:53] XD [22:42:57] >>' [22:42:59] XD [22:42:59] inmc = i need more coffee [22:43:01] <_< [22:43:02] [ oh ] [22:43:05] [ [NOTES THAT] ] [22:43:05] oh XD [22:43:07] oh ROFL [22:43:09] x yeah thats important to note x [22:43:09] oh, XD okey [22:43:09] Very important to clear up [22:43:14] [ it is! sorry ] [22:43:15] so listen please [22:43:15] [ okay go on XD ] [22:43:19] ~®~ ok, move on ~®~ 06[22:43:21] * Ruben|Hereish listens 06[22:43:30] * [A]ddy does too [22:43:45] personal information means - information that allows others to identify you as an individual [22:43:56] we have established that we do not know what age anyone is for sure [22:44:05] so this is valid for all public areas in HOL [22:44:16] incl. profiles, forums and official channels [22:44:27] personally identifiable information is: [22:44:47] full real name (first and last), street address, telephone numbers, name of school [22:44:59] telling people your real first name is perfectly fine [22:45:13] <[A]ddy> +° how about the state issue? °+ [22:45:15] 'cause there's usually more than one of it? [22:45:16] :P [22:45:17] <[A]ddy> +° and cities? °+ [22:45:21] [ personal information should stay out of public places ] [22:45:23] state ok city no? [22:45:24] I think that was mentioned in the rules somewhere [22:45:28] yeah [22:45:29] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, thats what i thought XD °+ [22:45:29] [ state's always been fine ] [22:45:31] [ cities are a no ] [22:45:32] depends on the city probably [22:45:32] just a random point...I think people should also remember that they shouldn't mention OTHER PEOPLES personal info in public channels either >_> [22:45:33] What about ages? [22:45:33] Country or state = ok [22:45:35] <[A]ddy> +° so thats staying as is? °+ [22:45:38] because I've had that happen to me a couple of times [22:45:41] and had to yell at people [22:45:42] as I have written basically everywhere - minors, especially those under 13 - should not give away ANYTHING [22:45:43] >> [22:45:45] (nicely XDDD) [22:45:45] that's an excellent point, Maya [22:45:47] x My university has over 30,000 students that attend it - am I not allowed to mention the name if Im, for example, rooting on my basketball team? x [22:46:00] [ oh, that's a good question ] [22:46:02] State, for people in Britain does County count. [22:46:05] *? [22:46:08] we can safely assume that university students are of legal age [22:46:08] yeah [22:46:11] and canton here [22:46:15] [ telling the name of your school (even if it's big) does give away your location though. ] [22:46:17] x *nods* okay x [22:46:17] I think this rule is very important - also going back on the threatening point now. If people stick to this rules there is no longer an issue with threatening situations. [22:46:28] [ so does the location rule not apply to people of legal age then? ] [22:46:29] or at least - not a very big issue anymore [22:46:39] which location rule? [22:46:39] [ i mean, name of university = name of the city you live in. ] [22:46:42] x I think thats a fair point though - it WOULD give away my location, but it would also sort of confirm that Im not a minor anyway x [22:46:49] what about if, say a number of my HOL friends have me on Facebook? [22:46:56] [ location rule, basically, no cities ] [22:46:58] must I put them on a limited profile view? [22:47:01] [ morag, that's out of HOL business ] [22:47:03] okay let me clarify that again [22:47:05] [ i believe ] [22:47:06] It's your business what you do on Facebook [22:47:09] <[A]ddy> +° yeah °+ [22:47:11] these rules are to protect minors [22:47:13] <[A]ddy> +° ;cause its not associated °+ [22:47:14] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [22:47:18] How about for those of us who are way over age. Is there any problems with letting people know? [22:47:18] well thats not automaticly true eve .. i went to a school that had 5 different buildings all over my part of holland [22:47:26] [ eh well, in general XD ] [22:47:31] XD [22:47:32] Liah I think you are adult enough to make your own judgement ;) [22:47:39] x My university has campuses in three different cities * nods* x [22:47:44] I think in #hpgalleries it's about setting an example for newbies, really. Not encouraging under-aged kids to give out THEIR personal information. [22:47:46] yeah, but, HOLers would then know my name, etc [22:47:49] x ...#hol x 03[22:47:50] * Cassie is now known as Haruhi||Out [22:47:57] XD [22:47:57] I still imagine if you're going to go into very specific details about stuff like addresses...you just p2p the person you know well...obviously no? [22:48:01] [ yeah, but that would be absed on your personal decision outside of HOL morag ] [22:48:06] [ yep ] [22:48:07] kay 06[22:48:14] * Morag sits on her mouth [22:48:22] everyone age 18 or older can do whatever they want - we have no right to force them to hide their identity but as we do not know what age anyone is we do not allow those things listed to be posted PUBLICLY - that includes school name as school age kids are usually minors. [22:48:35] [ ahh okay! ] [22:48:39] uhu rames your the only one here that calls me by my real name XD [22:48:45] lol [22:48:56] only your first name :D [22:49:00] [ i've kind of inadvertedly blabbed my uni name everywhere by now, but that clears it up. XP ] [22:49:03] not that i care XD [22:49:05] What about our AGE / [22:49:09] ? [22:49:21] i think that's okey [22:49:22] [ don't say anything if you're under 13? ] [22:49:25] I wonder though, why such secrecy about the city? This may sound stupid, and I am sorry, but if you dont reveal your real name, why the secrecy about the town? [22:49:27] ages have never been taboo, the point is, people don't need to share it if they don't want to [22:49:29] no Eve [22:49:36] Birthdays are on the forum calendar though [22:49:36] look - age is something that can not be verified [22:49:39] [ or don't say anything at all? ] [22:49:46] [ true kiri ] [22:49:52] And you cant leave off year [22:49:56] [ and also truth o.o ] [22:49:56] ~®~ Lucy, I've found myself in google with just a few info ~®~ [22:49:57] if you are a minor you should protect yourself - and we should encourage the younger kids to do that [22:49:59] I've tried [22:50:04] well thats not always right .. piri? *ponders if its the same person* .. seeing isnt paddy like 99 years old on there? XD [22:50:05] x That doesnt mean anything, kiri x [22:50:10] but there is facebook and stuff where people are encouraged to do the opposite [22:50:14] I see. I guess its just not something I don't think about ^_^ [22:50:15] so this is a bit of a fight [22:50:16] x when i signed up for the old hpgalleries, i lied about my age (sorry rames) x [22:50:22] <[A]ddy> +° cant you find people with IP addresses too, if you have the right stuff? sorry, ive been wondering XD °+ [22:50:23] XD [22:50:23] [ lol soph XD ] [22:50:25] Technically, some underage people say they're way older than they realy are, like I registered on Neopets when I was 8 and said i was born in 1989, but I'm only 14 [22:50:26] hehe [22:50:32] [ anyway that makes the point ] [22:50:35] [ everybody lies XD ] [22:50:39] [ ... house m.d.! anyway. ] [22:50:45] the only variable is about WHAT. [22:50:46] (I love that show) [22:51:02] ~®~ no Addy, at least not your home address or exactly location ~®~ [22:51:02] Addy: no - you can't, unless you get an internet service provider to tell you - and they usually can't unless they're forced by law :) [22:51:12] no telephone numbers!11 [22:51:12] (lol.. speaking of IPs and city names.. my home one clearly says my city in it) [22:51:16] well my dutch IP adress was pretty obvious [22:51:23] <[A]ddy> +° ok, that makes sense :P probably my dad speaking nonsense again XD °+ [22:51:24] my english one is too [22:51:39] If I ever catch anyone who posts their phone number in the forum or a public chat room I will take points at least [22:51:40] well you can, theoretically turn an IP address into a city [22:51:44] but it's not accurate [22:51:46] [ ehh well, if it's out of someone's control based on their ips, they can't be scolded i guess ] [22:51:55] true [22:51:57] [ not their fault, in that case ] [22:51:58] we had a case where someone did that and their parents complained here because they got unwanted phone calls [22:52:00] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [22:52:01] okay? [22:52:02] <[A]ddy> +° agreed :) °+ [22:52:05] [ ah, agreed ] [22:52:09] there should be other punishemnts, not only taking points [22:52:11] ~®~ ys Master ~®~ [22:52:17] <[A]ddy> +° well, what more can there be? °+ [22:52:17] agreed [22:52:20] yup agreed, with Rames that it [22:52:20] like what, Zoki? [22:52:21] <[A]ddy> +° besides banning and stuff. °+ [22:52:22] er...whenever someone joins the chat I can see their IP o.o [22:52:23] I imagine they'd be spoken to strongly about it too :P [22:52:24] <[A]ddy> +° but we already do that °+ [22:52:37] I've learned the rules about that back in 2004 [22:52:41] i'm not sure, but some people don't matter about points [22:52:45] we know Lissa, but there's nothing we can do about that bit XD [22:52:50] oh ok >> [22:52:58] <[A]ddy> +° then they wont be able to come into the room, if they are banned. °+ [22:52:58] so, something like a personal punishment [22:52:58] <[A]ddy> +° :) °+ [22:53:02] we expelled that kid back then, she was 11 and posted her phone number [22:53:10] good XD [22:53:15] Now, I don't even bother with saying anything, I just say I'm 14 and from Pennsylvania [22:53:18] *sigh* some people.. [22:53:20] I had an email convo with their parents and we agreed she is not mature enough to be on the internet yet *g* [22:53:31] XD [22:53:32] LOL [22:53:33] <[A]ddy> +° hehe. °+ [22:53:34] Are there such things as suspensions on HOL? [22:53:35] She won't have liked that XD [22:53:35] [ oh, wow XD ] [22:53:47] Agree, no phone numbers or other identifying info [22:53:50] Good for the parents [22:53:58] these things are rare anyway [22:54:00] [ yeah, good for the parents. :) that's their job. ] [22:54:00] good for everyone! [22:54:01] XD [22:54:01] so ..case-by-case basis [22:54:05] is probably most appropriate >> [22:54:08] I monitor my sons internet intensely [22:54:15] [ agreed amy ] [22:54:20] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [22:54:31] Okay, so we all agree that semi personal stuff like state and age is ok, but not any farther than that [22:54:37] yes [22:54:43] at least i do [22:54:43] XD [22:54:48] okay - last thing before we get to the ops [22:54:49] Links [22:54:53] <[A]ddy> +° i think that is what was established :) °+ [22:55:05] erm, i think it stays as it is, with links [22:55:05] *coughs*? [22:55:16] <[A]ddy> +° (i dont think hes finished) °+ [22:55:17] ops check them [22:55:21] sorry [22:55:24] posting links in the official chatrooms currently has to be approved by an op at all times [22:55:29] what's your take on this [22:55:35] can stay like that [22:55:36] sounds good to me, basically [22:55:39] i say we keep it like that [22:55:40] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, me too. °+ [22:55:41] I think it should stay like this [22:55:42] [ uhm, it sounds fine ] [22:55:44] hmmm [22:55:45] yeah...I say stay liek that [22:55:49] keep it [22:55:51] ~®~ yeah, OP approval must remain ~®~ [22:55:56] keep it XD [22:55:57] partly becasue I know we've had...badly behaving new people [22:56:02] Ulol has spoken [22:56:03] yes, prior approval before any postings. [22:56:04] the link rule was made to discourage inappropriate content... and I agree why it's necessary (saves a lot of work) but I would not mind if it was removed [22:56:04] i agree it should be kept as is [22:56:04] unless we, like dom suggested in his comment, use voiced people for all staff/stafflike people? [22:56:06] I would say that things linking to HOL should not have to be approved [22:56:11] posting links to weird things before [22:56:14] [ it's a good and concise rule ] [22:56:18] and er...it's better for people to EXPECT an op to say [22:56:18] Like to the gryff common room to hel a newbie [22:56:19] they approved it [22:56:22] [ those don't have to be approved bapo ] [22:56:27] keep it as it is [22:56:27] *hep [22:56:27] so they dont' click weird thinks on autopilot [22:56:28] >_> [22:56:29] arg [22:56:31] *help [22:56:32] XD [22:56:44] I agree with you BaPo [22:56:52] okay - that sounds like a pretty clear vote :) [22:56:57] :) [22:56:59] rames *question* [22:57:07] yes? [22:57:15] That and some older people who aren't as literate might need help getting the links right. :D [22:57:16] Are there such things as suspensions on HOL? [22:57:30] yes [22:57:31] in theory yes [22:58:05] Are they ever enforced a lot? o.O [22:58:16] >> [22:58:23] no, we changed the rule for expulsions about 3 years ago [22:58:34] i don't think HOL's main goal is to punish people so... yeah [22:58:39] it's not that used [22:58:43] an expelled student can apply to the HO to have their expulsion lifted after min. 6 months [22:58:50] if the HO agrees they can come back [22:59:09] hmm, that makes sense then [22:59:49] okay - now channel operators and the ops committee 02[22:59:53] * Ceit (~ceit@halfadragon.plus.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [23:00:23] kay [23:00:27] as I learned yesterday nobody really knows who all is on the ops committee and it's been even called a "myth" - we're going to change that now [23:00:33] here is what I have in mind [23:00:37] It's like Urinetown. [23:00:42] >> [23:00:42] << [23:00:57] we set up an ops committee now - it will be a HOL position and everyone can always see who is on this 06[23:01:08] * Ruben|Hereish nods [23:01:13] sure 06[23:01:14] * Zoki|Phantom nods too [23:01:15] sounds good [23:01:16] XD [23:01:16] :) [23:01:17] [ i like! ] [23:01:19] it should represent all members as evenly as possible [23:01:19] It does sound interesting [23:01:23] yes [23:01:25] kay [23:01:28] I like that idea [23:01:28] ~®~ aye ~®~ [23:01:32] <[A]ddy> +° all memebers.. like house-wise? °+ [23:01:36] <[A]ddy> +° i was wondering what you meant by that earlier °+ [23:01:36] <[A]ddy> +° ^^ °+ [23:01:39] <[A]ddy> +° *member °+ [23:01:40] you know like a grand coalition of republicans and democrats and conservative and liberals [23:01:41] <[A]ddy> +° *members °+ [23:01:46] ugh - politics [23:01:47] <[A]ddy> +° ohhhh gotcha °+ [23:01:48] 2 from each house? [23:01:50] Faye [23:01:51] [ haha ] [23:01:56] this IS politics *g* [23:01:59] nothing else [23:01:59] lol [23:02:03] LOL [23:02:03] [ so true... ] [23:02:03] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [23:02:04] <[A]ddy> +° agreed. °+ [23:02:04] ~®~ but, if I may ask, would like it to be formed by active members ~®~ [23:02:05] sad that HOL is politics now [23:02:05] this whole meeting is politics [23:02:07] (youhavenoidea) >> [23:02:16] [ i agree, ulol ] [23:02:17] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, me too. °+ [23:02:23] me too [23:02:26] x mmm... x [23:02:26] yep 06[23:02:27] * Annie nds. [23:02:29] [ i respect oldbies, but i don't think they should be ops ] [23:02:31] but I was not finished [23:02:32] *nods [23:02:35] [ kk ] 06[23:02:35] * Aidou[AFK] nds too >> [23:02:36] Exactly, Eve. [23:02:37] ~®~ sorry ~®~ [23:02:46] I think anyone who is not currently active, in some way, in HOL should not be OPS. [23:02:46] huh? 02[23:02:47] * Dayton (~cgiirc@ool-45794490.dyn.optonline.net) Quit (Write Error: Connection reset by peer) [23:02:50] <[A]ddy> +° *sits on floor criss-cross style and zips her lips* °+ [23:03:01] the Ops committee will be solely responsible to give and take ops rights according to some few rules [23:03:02] sounds good [23:03:08] Just because you were in HOL a billion years ago doesn't mean you get OP status, I don't get that. 06[23:03:18] * Zoki|Phantom nods [23:03:33] <[A]ddy> +° yes. :) °+ [23:03:34] I agree with Pixel [23:03:35] currently active HOLers sounds sensible lol 01[23:03:36] with respect, that's not a condition for being an op anyway, so is there a problem with that? [23:03:36] and the committee will be controled by the HO like every other committee [23:03:49] As long as they are kind and not rude to newbies, I don't mind who it is [23:04:04] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* and have 'common sense' °+ [23:04:04] I agree with Lucy [23:04:05] <[A]ddy> +° *G* °+ [23:04:11] *nods* [23:04:14] I agree with Pixel and lucy [23:04:15] [ it's not a condition, but people have been complaining about it being a fact, so... ] [23:04:18] There has been a problem with it, yes. [23:04:18] the committee will decide on that, as Rames said [23:04:27] Because, in all honesty, when I first came back in August (barely fresh newbie) some OPs had been rude to me [23:04:39] well...and be nonbiased...there could be issues if ops are decided solely by this committee [23:04:41] I agree with this. [23:04:51] x This is also true. x [23:04:51] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, i avoided hpg for 3 months when i was a newvbie, because i felt completley unwanted in there. °+ [23:05:03] I fellt like you Addy [23:05:03] That has definitely been a problem, Addy [23:05:06] <[A]ddy> +° and i know that ive talked to many other newbies, trying to explain to them that they werent the only ones °+ [23:05:06] [ why can't ops be decided by the student population? and then their jobs decided by the committee? ] [23:05:09] Same here, I always joined #gryffindor instead :P [23:05:12] lol i caused a fight with matt i think the 3rd time i came into #hpg [23:05:13] x exactly, eve x [23:05:14] Me too [23:05:14] it depends on the committee members anyway [23:05:17] and I don't see a general poll [23:05:22] of students [23:05:25] Eve, if that happened, then the most popular people would become ops [23:05:26] is always going to give the best ops [23:05:29] that would be silly [23:05:36] x i think that since the students are the ones who are going to be "governed" if you will by the ops, we should get a say in who they are. x [23:05:38] [ i don't think so, aaron ] [23:05:38] because the student population doesn't know everyone [23:05:39] because you would only -really- be wanting to poll the people [23:05:40] I know many people purposely avoid #hpgalleries because of some current conduct. [23:05:40] who're on IRC [23:05:42] and not the rest...etc [23:05:42] no Aaron, cause the committee would have the last word [23:05:46] [ hol doesn't have 'generally popular' people. ] [23:05:46] [ and, yes ] [23:05:48] well i would say dom should stay an op XD [23:05:49] exactly, Sophie [23:05:52] x Does the US senate solely get to decide who will become the next president? x [23:05:56] Faye, yeah that was why I didn't come much this past year on HPGalleries [23:06:05] that is probably why some of you didn't know me as Lulu XD lol [23:06:08] that shouldn't be so, Lucy [23:06:17] it's just..that the people who only read the forum [23:06:22] wouldn't know...about the ops stuff [23:06:27] so if you take a student poll for -every- new op [23:06:29] This meeting will hopefully change the atmosphere in #hol quite a bit, Lucy :) [23:06:32] it gets difficult to orchestrate *G* [23:06:34] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [23:06:40] <[A]ddy> +° it should be people who are on irc frequently °+ [23:06:42] [ nono, well, a poll of irc people. :) ] [23:06:43] we should have a slight say in it, and the committee should take people's thoughts into account, but it should be a joint process [23:06:45] Hopefully ^___^ [23:06:52] <[A]ddy> +° because we have 16 ops listed.. but there are only 5 that are physically there whenever i am on. °+ [23:06:53] <[A]ddy> +° or less. °+ [23:06:56] [ 'fair nough, aaron. ] [23:06:58] perhaps the population nominates candidates and this committe accepts/rejects them? [23:07:00] [ oh, also true. ] [23:07:01] <[A]ddy> +° and out of those 5, only 3 seem to be 'present' °+ [23:07:05] can anyone please fill me in who is most likely currently on the "committee" besides what I believe Paddy, Allie, Ulol, Tarma, Cosmo and Ruben? [23:07:06] well to be fair, some of them are in different timezones. [23:07:10] i second addy's statement [23:07:18] I'm not in it [23:07:20] that's because people are chosen from all over the globe to cover the entire timespan [23:07:20] and come on at different hours during the day [23:07:21] I'm not on the committee. 02[23:07:22] * TeganRowley (cgiirc@S0106000cf1e97c1a.vc.shawcable.net) Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC) [23:07:24] maybe we should get a range of people in different time zones too? [23:07:27] what committee Rames [23:07:32] Right now I think NO ONE is on the committee cause there isn't one [23:07:33] x oh i dont think the hol populationa lone should be enough to make new ops, but i do nto think it should be a process limited to only the op committee x [23:07:37] ~®~ I am not in the actual committee ~®~ [23:07:38] there is one, Pixel [23:07:39] <[A]ddy> +° yes, that is what i was thinking, alissa. °+ [23:07:49] Yes, a mythical one. *grins* [23:07:51] I thought the OPs were the Prefects/Headgirls/Professors [23:07:53] no [23:07:56] a real one [23:07:57] A committee that no one seems to be on. [23:07:58] Ops committee is Tarma, Hat, Paddy and me for the moment I think, I I can't remember more ___ [23:07:59] and Headboys 06[23:08:02] * Morag agrees with the timezone thing [23:08:05] Ah ha! [23:08:05] <[A]ddy> +° not necessarily, lucy °+ [23:08:05] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [23:08:05] A mixture of voted on and appointed ones, maybe? [23:08:05] Nope, Lucy [23:08:08] Thank you Allie [23:08:09] and Mark [23:08:16] ok my bad [23:08:20] I think the only worry with having the student population having too much say is that the various groups will get together and raise ops who are their friends, as opposed to who deserves it [23:08:33] I agree witht hat [23:08:35] <[A]ddy> +° *nods*\ °+ [23:08:35] But it's never been anything official I think ___ [23:08:35] [ that's why it should be checked ] [23:08:35] <[A]ddy> +° me too °+ [23:08:36] *that [23:08:40] yes 03[23:08:47] * Noora (~Noora@gw-ma.kabelnetz.at) has left #titan [23:08:54] yeah..well I guess..if the op committee get the final say, the IRC people could suggest people [23:08:58] without too much damage >> [23:09:00] it's just complicated [23:09:06] << [23:09:17] Maybe you should put 3/4 persons from each house on the committee [23:09:17] XD [23:09:27] but that'd be like..the entire op list anyway *G* [23:09:33] <[A]ddy> +° but then, sometimes some people can say that the committe's vision might be warped.. °+ [23:09:34] if there are only 16 on it atm >> [23:09:36] <[A]ddy> +° just as a side comment XD °+ [23:09:36] [ i also think that list of people should be revised... i don't mean to be offensive... but, with respect, some of those people are kinda AWOL very often. ] [23:09:37] Houses aren't really a good representation for... I dunno... student opinion. [23:09:42] x This is true x [23:09:42] Except for maybe one. [23:09:44] <[A]ddy> +° so like people *do* suck up.. °+ [23:09:46] <[A]ddy> +° just like in politics °+ [23:09:48] <[A]ddy> +° unfortunately. °+ [23:09:58] it should never be about houses - this meeting, HOL in general, is not about house segregation [23:10:00] it's about UNITY [23:10:02] who are you again, "TheAman", I forgot? [23:10:06] Well, man guys. I think we should just make this easy and let me pick all the ops [23:10:09] x Not an active HOL student. x [23:10:09] and picking the right people to volunteer [23:10:10] [ lol ] [23:10:15] lol [23:10:16] haha Pix. [23:10:16] lol pix [23:10:17] well then...have students suggest names...and have the op commitee AND other current ops discuss >_> [23:10:17] I trusty ou [23:10:18] lol [23:10:20] I'm Aaron, Aaron Madsen [23:10:22] I meant from all houses, as in the committee would be a unity Oo [23:10:34] because if the students are getting any say in the committee thing NOW then...the majority should be happy with who ends up on it? >> [23:10:42] so how does that work for the squids then lucy? XD [23:10:43] I agree with maya [23:10:45] yes but the goal should not be "representation" [23:10:46] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, maya. °+ [23:10:47] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [23:10:48] lol [23:10:50] ok [23:10:58] [ it's volunteer work, though. ] [23:10:58] I'm not thinking it through then sorry... [23:11:03] you're never going to make EVERYONE happy [23:11:06] anyway >> [23:11:09] lol [23:11:13] Good point Amy XD [23:11:19] [ it shouldn't be something that you 'obviously get.' ] 06[23:11:32] * Faye nods - I think this should be very clear 06[23:11:34] * buffyp votes for dom and lilly XD [23:11:45] Ops are not a right or a privilege for people who are prefects/profs/whatever - it is a volunteer position [23:11:46] lol [23:11:48] Maya's idea makes sense....the only issue with it being that if students are nominating too many people [23:11:52] [ i mean, if you can't be very often, or if you don't feel liek you chat enough, don't be an op. ] [23:11:52] and should be given to the people who want to volunteer, and do it well [23:11:54] I agree with Faye [23:11:56] [ i think that's simple. ] [23:11:59] [ *online ] [23:12:07] The Ops need to be respected though by the majority of HOL, or at least the portion that is on IRC [23:12:15] <[A]ddy> +° *nods* °+ [23:12:23] yes [23:12:26] yes indeed. [23:12:29] yes [23:12:37] But shouldn't we all respect each other anyway? [23:12:39] <[A]ddy> +° because some prefects and HO people, as much as we love them, arent always on IRC °+ [23:12:42] but Ops too should respect others [23:12:43] <[A]ddy> +° so it wouldnt effect htem as much °+ [23:12:43] yeah exactly...and you can only ask people on IRC...email in the #hol topic or something could work for nominations when needed if you really want to get a general opinion poll [23:12:48] but the committee should be existing [23:12:48] so have the Prefects/and Professors volenter for the positions [23:12:54] you can never please everybody, yes - but I want the Ops committee (and with that the Ops) to represent most people who are chat regulars [23:13:01] newbies having the positions is quite odd [23:13:05] what with being new here [23:13:05] to...as a whole...represent the student opinion and take it into consideration [23:13:08] and prefects/professors are not default chat regulars [23:13:13] question is should we have a vote on this? [23:13:16] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, faye °+ [23:13:16] [ there are people who are not newbies and also not prefects, fels ] [23:13:16] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [23:13:21] x of course x [23:13:30] sure [23:13:30] [ vote? votes are good ] [23:13:32] I think a vote is the easiest way [23:13:33] <[A]ddy> +° yeah °+ [23:13:34] I think we should have a vote o.o [23:13:34] <[A]ddy> +° :) °+ [23:13:37] <[A]ddy> +° like how amy suggested °+ [23:13:37] to get a view of everyone's opinion [23:13:38] XD [23:13:42] <[A]ddy> +° *maya °+ [23:13:44] <[A]ddy> +° typo °+ 03[23:13:45] * Kaname is now known as Addie [23:13:46] <[A]ddy> +° >> °+ [23:13:49] >> [23:13:52] A vote sounds like a good way to go about it [23:13:53] :P 06[23:13:55] * Joanne nods [23:13:56] what did you suggest, Maya? 03[23:13:59] * Sophia (~Sophia@c-68-63-76-190.hsd1.al.comcast.net) has joined #titan [23:14:01] I don't know >> [23:14:01] Vote on what question, please? [23:14:08] I wasn't suggesting how we picked the ops committee XD [23:14:13] fully [23:14:13] Once I started using mIRC, I was active, but only at my mom's house [23:14:17] Boy oh boy. [23:14:19] Maya suggested that students nominate potential ops, the committee confirms/rejects the nomination [23:14:22] vote on the members of the new Ops committee, Wastl [23:14:29] but that doesn't help UNTIL you have a committee [23:14:34] right [23:14:37] [ right ] [23:14:46] x hmm. x [23:14:46] <[A]ddy> +° so would this nomination be for everyone? °+ [23:14:46] which I think would require...throw some names in and have people vote somehow to express their feelings [23:14:46] Not all students are on IRC. I'm afraid that might turn into a campaigning/popularity contest. [23:14:50] or...I dunno >> [23:14:51] Who are the nominees? [23:14:56] no, hence..you ask teh IRC lot XD [23:14:56] <[A]ddy> +° or are some people who are ops already automatically staying? °+ [23:15:04] x I dont know, could we just nominate a committee now? x [23:15:05] ive already made my vote XD [23:15:07] <[A]ddy> +° i think that *we* decide the nominees °+ [23:15:08] Well, maybe there should be one head person, for the reason Pix stated? [23:15:08] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [23:15:09] I agree with you Pixel [23:15:12] no Pixel - here between us now in this meeting instantly [23:15:17] not on the HOL site [23:15:18] No matter what system is used, there will be flaws in it..because as has been said..you can't please everyone...but i do think voting is a good way to start...the Ops committee is representing the students..and the students should choose who represents them [23:15:19] Ah ha. Good then. [23:15:22] that makes no sense at all [23:15:27] True [23:15:31] XD [23:15:31] <[A]ddy> +° yeah, that sounds good :) °+ [23:15:31] yeah voting gives the best 'general opinion' [23:15:47] <[A]ddy> +° from what *everyone* has seen of irc regulars °+ 06[23:15:49] * Sophie nods [23:15:49] ~®~ maybe sending the votes to the HO? ~®~ [23:15:49] with a few exceptions, I think a lot of people here ARE chat regulars [23:15:54] Let's all vote for ourselves, a la POTC 3. [23:15:56] <[A]ddy> +° with newbies, and following what rules we have kept XD °+ [23:15:56] [ oh yeah, and if anyone disagrees, can we safely give opinions without being jumped? ] [23:15:56] I like coming on and chatting, and I'm rather active [23:15:59] <[A]ddy> +° and common sense ability *g* °+ [23:16:07] and those who couldn't be here - they will find a way to voice their opinions I think [23:16:07] yeah that's the problem with doing it litereally right here right now *G* [23:16:20] excactly [23:16:20] x and truly, 95% of the people in this meeting now are already what would be considered an IRC regular x [23:16:31] right, exactly [23:16:31] yes - exactly [23:16:33] *nods* [23:16:38] yeah [23:16:38] <[A]ddy> +° *nod nod* °+ [23:16:39] Yes 95% out of 43 people 06[23:16:39] * ArdeliahISH nods [23:16:44] Mhm [23:16:45] perhaps, Rames, you could privide an address that the HO folks can look at for the nominees [23:16:46] x shush nick x [23:16:48] lol [23:16:51] x XD x [23:16:53] except those who are in a funky timezone are kinda unlucky :/ [23:16:55] What does the HO have to do with IRC? [23:16:55] and folks could email or messenger them to you [23:17:03] [ what scares me about the op committee is that there should definitely be checks on what it can do ] [23:17:04] P2P [23:17:06] it IS HOL hogwarts Pixel [23:17:06] do we need nominees [23:17:11] Yes and? [23:17:11] before we vote though? >_> [23:17:12] [ so that one person alone can't decide someone's fate ] [23:17:21] who are the HO now actually? [23:17:25] if we ARE going to make the analogy to politics [23:17:27] <[A]ddy> +° oh, was anything decided about the whole timezone thing? °+ [23:17:27] [ because... well, that's happened to me, and it still makes me upset. :P ] [23:17:31] then I agree with Eve's warning of checks and balances. [23:17:31] because otherwise it's going to be a bit messy >> [23:17:32] this is supposedly an IRC channel thing for students and people of the school [23:17:37] <[A]ddy> +° because if ops gets clumped into one timezone too much °+ [23:17:43] [ please, please please address that. :\ ] [23:17:45] well opsa [23:17:48] and op committee [23:17:50] are different Lisha >_> [23:17:51] <[A]ddy> +° when its really late at night in the US, there might not be many people around. °+ [23:17:51] Yes, I know, but if a HO member is never in chat, I'm not sure how they can have an opinion on who the OPs are. [23:17:56] sorry, Rames... that p2p was meant as p2p you the nominees? and how many would that be? [23:18:01] yes [23:18:03] <[A]ddy> +° OH, were doing the op committee now? °+ [23:18:03] <[A]ddy> +° >> °+ [23:18:04] <[A]ddy> +° << °+ [23:18:05] kay [23:18:05] let me explain what I think [23:18:07] <[A]ddy> +° im sorry, my bad XD °+ [23:18:13] Before nominees are there volunteers? [23:18:19] hold on [23:18:25] let me explain an idea 06[23:18:32] * Lucy reads 06[23:18:42] * Aidou[AFK] listens [23:18:50] I would ask everyone in this room now if they would NOT be okay with being on that committee [23:18:51] y [23:19:05] (sorry, room hop error) [23:19:08] (please don't take that to mean anything) [23:19:12] [ they who? ] [23:19:27] <[A]ddy> +° themselves °+ [23:19:27] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [23:19:28] x I would not like to be on said committee. x [23:19:29] He's asking if there is anyone in here who does not want to be on the committee [23:19:33] the committee should be five people [23:19:37] What does it entail? [23:19:41] x but I wouldnt be nominated so we're good ;) x [23:19:47] not me .. ive had enough trouble with ops [23:19:53] then everyone can P2P me their five names so the vote is "secret" [23:20:00] [ oh, gosh, i don't care. i just want people to be treated fairly. ] [23:20:06] lol [23:20:16] are you receiving P2Ps now or shall we wait for the word? :) [23:20:23] ~®~ ok... so we p2p you 5 names, Rames? ~®~ [23:20:28] when then nominee someone who you think that will treat people fairly [23:20:28] Man, this is a lot of pressure. [23:20:30] How do you p2p someone? [23:20:32] is that for the ops included? [23:20:37] we can safely assume that everyone who stayed in this for 2h 20m is an IRC regular which should be a prerequisite for the job [23:20:38] <[A]ddy> +° double click on their name °+ [23:20:38] <[A]ddy> +° :) °+ [23:20:40] double click on their name yacanna [23:20:44] <[A]ddy> +° and a window will pop up °+ [23:20:45] x LOL x [23:20:47] <[A]ddy> +° and type your message in it :D °+ [23:20:48] x this is truth x [23:20:50] lol [23:20:56] Thanks [23:20:56] can we nominate people who aren't in this room right now who we feel might be deserving of this? [23:20:57] [ lol, sad truth rames. XP ] [23:20:58] I don't want to be on the committee though [23:21:01] lol [23:21:13] Such as missa matz or zenix james? [23:21:20] [ these are 5 people for the committee, right? ] [23:21:35] x being nominated doesnt mean they have to accept x [23:21:36] you can nominate anyone you like, yes [23:21:41] but wait [23:21:44] kay [23:21:47] x so i dont think nominating someone who isnt here would be a problem... x [23:21:49] I wanna clarify the job first [23:21:54] just a question - how about nomination yourself? XD [23:21:59] ..... [23:22:01] WAIT - do not P2P me now already [23:22:02] LOL [23:22:03] lol [23:22:06] LOL [23:22:07] [ ack, don't nominate yourself. XP ] [23:22:14] lol SORRY 06[23:22:15] * Pixel votes for Ms Swan [23:22:16] lol [23:22:19] (like I would, just askin XD) [23:22:20] XD [23:22:23] XD [23:22:24] *asking [23:22:30] the job is basically to give and take and control op rights in ALL official HOL channels [23:22:50] ah oke [23:22:54] all? [23:23:02] including house channels? >> [23:23:05] no [23:23:05] [ and does the job include being an op? ] [23:23:08] k 03[23:23:09] * Cos|Hereish (cbot@c-68-57-141-219.hsd1.va.comcast.net) has joined #titan [23:23:14] [ cause that's a whole other thing ] [23:23:17] yeah [23:23:18] in #hol, #grandstand [23:23:22] I was wondering that too [23:23:51] when do we nominee? XD [23:23:55] can I just make a clarification [23:23:57] #quidditch? #hufflepuff? #huffquid? [23:24:01] <[A]ddy> +° when he gives the green flag? °+ [23:24:01] <[A]ddy> +° XD °+ [23:24:07] this is nominating for the HOL ops COMMITTEE, not just op in general [23:24:08] lol, okey [23:24:13] [ sorry, need clarification on that... does the job include being an op too? ] [23:24:17] yep [23:24:22] [ kay ] [23:24:23] they are ops automatically