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Behind the Aegis

(54,956 posts)
Wed Feb 22, 2012, 12:48 AM Feb 2012

Welcome. Before we get rocking and rolling, pehaps we should address some things. [View all]

I think this group will have the potential to expose people to various important topics that otherwise get buried in the main forums, or clutter the I/P forum, where some people are "afraid" to post. ( ) I propose we (those interested in this group) start off with guidelines about what is and itsn't acceptable, as well as discussing hosts. It may take a few days for people to get the word and join the group (don't forget to subscribe) and settle in. Since we don't have polling features yet, we are going to have to be creative. I am willing to take lead, for now, but would love a small core group so we can get this group up and running and not have it start off in chaos. Therefore, I propose...

  • Does the group need a host(s)? If so, are you willing to host? Are you willing to be lead host?
  • The forum purpose is light, does it need to be expanded?
  • Other than discussions of I/P (the Israeli-Palestinian conflict), are their other things that should be limited or exluded by an expanded SOP?
  • Is it necessary to say that bigotry is not allowed in this forum and use appropriate examples?


If you feel other questions need to be posed, post them or PM me and i will add them. I will highlight them, if I can remember how, that way they will stand out and people can address any new items without having to have 913 threads just about SOP and such.

Thanks!

Additional questions: (to be added, if needed)
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Awesome! WOW! Thanks for the welcome! Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #1
Howdy! Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #2
Is this forum going to cover the Greater Middle East or what? joshcryer Feb 2012 #3
That's what this thread is to discuss. Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #4
Thanks. joshcryer Feb 2012 #5
NP. I knew what you meant. LOL! Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #6
At the same time there is a fine line... JCMach1 Feb 2012 #10
You provide a perfect example of a situation needing to be addressed. Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #11
Probably you and I can, but I wonder having seen how thread have devolved on DU in the past JCMach1 Feb 2012 #15
I think you made a great point of something that should be addressed in SOP. Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #17
So do I. joshcryer Feb 2012 #12
Maybe everyone should just give any seemingly errant opiner the opportunity JCMach1 Feb 2012 #16
My thoughts ellisonz Feb 2012 #7
list of countries would be useful dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #23
Answers... Violet_Crumble Feb 2012 #8
I nominate Violet_Crumble as lead host. n/t ellisonz Feb 2012 #19
I really wish I could participate, but I think this other group will be taking up my time. :-) Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #9
I'm very glad to see you get this much needed group established... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #13
Thanks for this forum. I was hoping someone would suggest it. tabatha Feb 2012 #14
Okay so are we going to pick a host? ellisonz Feb 2012 #18
I'm fine with what ever the consesus is for the SOP and I nominate maddezmom Feb 2012 #20
Thanks, maddezmom... Violet_Crumble Feb 2012 #22
Is there anybody out there? ellisonz Feb 2012 #21
Glad to be on board! LeftishBrit Mar 2012 #24
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