Ah yes!!! See that is in part why I made that post I wanted people to clarify what they were thinking. Since asking to clarify really wasn't getting me anwhere.
In ToE the conversation concerning this is not continuing so not to worry. People are basically to tired or too hurt or both. Although how would you feel if the amendment didn't go through and most of the discussion on this amendment was deleted? Wouldn't you be just as frustrated?
Also, I will say here as Estel pointed out people would delete in an effort to protect themselves. If the lack of an amendment wouldn't protect them, the people have to find a way of protecting themseleves and deletion is the way to go.
I will say here I hate deleting posts. When I felt compelled to do it before the board opened (yes I did it, I admit it), I am pretty sure I cried most of the time. The idea of deleting is not an appealing one.
But I felt I had to protect myself. Not from the general public either i must say. Just to a few certain individuals. Like I said one bad apple can spoil the bunch.
It's that last part of your post that kind of gets me, it's the stuff outside this amendment. If the amendment discussions weren't there I am sure there are people eager to
see whats in there rather then discuss. That is what is creeping me out. It's the seeing part that somewhat bothers me since I actually post, I am vulnerable to all those who want to
see. I want the forum safe for those who contribute, rather then make it easy for those who just want to see.
Do you see what I mean?
That is why people panicked at first I think. To be very honest I do not think the active posting memebership in ToE will actually increase. Those who have acess will increase but actual posting volume will not. As in, the lurk rate will just increase. I at least want some control over who lurks there since it is already difficult enough knowing there are lot more people reading my posts there then are letting on.
At least that is what I think. I do try to say something in some threads just to let people know I am reading the thread. (This is where spam is a good thing
) I think if the lurk rate increases a whole ton I just won't participate as much.
But no one knows the future.
Uh, I guess I should say here I had a uh, a not so pleasant experience with a lurker once and it freaked out some of the group I was with (including me). That was just with normal stuff. Hmmm.... I don't know. I just, I just know I don't get a good vibe from extensive lurking. Knowing potential dangerous person is lurking (in the shadows) bothers me much more.