I believe that NCWW needs your help

[cskipper]

I want to ask your assistance. If we want women to feel comfortable participating on this site that we need to reign in the off-color jokes, tacky posts and questionable links. The site policy has always stated that we want it to be "family friendly" so that we know it would be okay if our children or young members were reading the posts. Let's get back to that philosophy.

 

[TracyP]

Very well stated Cathy, I am in complete agreement. :notworthy::notworthy:

 

[WoodWrangler]

I want to ask your assistance. If we want women to feel comfortable participating on this site that we need to reign in the off-color jokes, tacky posts and questionable links. The site policy has always stated that we want it to be "family friendly" so that we know it would be okay if our children or young members were reading the posts. Let's get back to that philosophy.

What happened now? I must of missed something. :dontknow:

KICK (Keep It Clean Klan) :gar-La;

 

[cskipper]

What happened now? I must of missed something. :dontknow:

KICK (Keep It Clean Klan) :gar-La;

This is mostly a request to remember that women are members and potential members too. What may seem like harmless banter among men may not be interpreted the same way by women. We also have young members and children who read some of the posts. There is an entirely different interpretation on what's being written.

 

[BKind2Anmls]

I agree, Cathy. I know of several classy men who are uncomfortable with that kind of stuff, as well. Mutual respect makes our world a more pleasant and gracious place to live.

 

[ACobra289]

I completely agree with this philosophy. But I must admit, I can’t ever recall seeing anything even remotely off color. Of course it’s entirely possible I missed the post or it was removed before I got to it.

 

[NCPete]

well stated Cathy!

 

[jeff...]

gotcha - seeing I am the 2nd most moderated on the site. Next to DaveO (he's first at everything). You have my word I'll try and be good from now on. :gar-Bi

 

[LeftyTom]

Not a problem with me.

 

[Glennbear]

Excellent thoughts Cathy, IMHO the thought to remember is, Would this post be ok for my Mom/sister/daughter to read :wink_smil

 

[ScottM]

I agree this forum is no place for that. Cathy, well said.

 

[scsmith42]

Cathy - thanks for the reminder.

Scott

 

[Canuck]

Very well stated, Cathy!!!:icon_thum

We must remember that this a public forum and most importantly we must adhere to the site policies. This is what NCWWK'er prides itself in.

Thanks for the post, Cathy.

Wayne

 

[SteveColes]

Am I in agreement, yes and Cathy knows I am. I also know that many are wondering what posts and/or threads have prompted this. Well, I think/hope that they have already been moderated/deleted. The fact that many of you have not noticed the posts & threads that have initiated this discussion is both testament to he hard work of the moderators AND how blind we all can be to some kinds of statements.

To use a quote that I think will best bring home the issue to many of our members "the good old boy humor needs to be reigned in."

 

[cptully]

Since the first time I used email (1989) and Gopher (the precursor to WWW), my mantra has been "Am I posting something I am willing to have in 80 point type at the top of the front page of the NY Times, Washington Post and Chicago Tribune tomorrow morning?" This has kept me out of more trouble than I wish to even think about!

Chris

 

[Ray Martin]

Cathy,

Thank you for your post / reminder. I'm uncomfortable with some of the so-called humor I'm treated to (although I don't think there's too much of it here). What's worse, is that, since I'm a man, I'm expected to enjoy and participate.

Again, thank you.

Ray

 

[sapwood]

A well stated and important reminder that I fully support, Cathy :icon_thum :icon_thum

Roger

 

[Robert Arrowood]

VERY WELL PUT CATHY!!!!!!! I can't agree with you more. If you mama shouldn't read it. You shouldn't post it:no:.

 

[jeff...]

What happened now? I must of missed something. :dontknow:

KICK (Keep It Clean Klan) :gar-La;

Are you in marketing or just one of those guys who creates acronyms that no one can figure out? Keep smiling

 

[PeteQuad]

I'm uncomfortable with some of the so-called humor I'm treated to (although I don't think there's too much of it here). What's worse, is that, since I'm a man, I'm expected to enjoy and participate.

I'm with Ray. Thanks, moderators .