New Controversial Forum: The Abyss

[Guybrush]

Hey gang,

We're rolling out a new forum called The Abyss. The forum was created on the basis of this poll & discussion: https://scd.community/index.php?topic=215.0

The Abyss is a forum for controversial topics - whatever they are. As such, this forum is currently opt-in. To users who haven't opted in yet, it is invisible.


How to see / join / opt-into The Abyss

• Find your personal menu by clicking your avatar on the top right of your page. From the meny, click My Groups.
• Scroll down and have a look in the section Available Groups.
• Next to Divers, click Join Group.

If you want, you can also set Divers as your primary group. This will show off the membergroup's diver helmet badge under your avatar.


We'll see how it goes and will iron out special rules etc. as we go

For those who dare tread the deep, dark waters, I hope you enjoy!

[Janszoon]

[jimmy jazz]

Diving right in there. 

[Guybrush]

Just commenting quickly on how things are going. So far, people have been behaving very nice in there. No fights have broken out. Noone's hurled insults.

We got some controversial topics going, but I would've just put them in the lounge earlier there's been some pics of dead people, but putting them inside a spoiler tag with a disclaimer is good enough imo.

[Jwb]

^i was thinking the same thing.  The new forum currently seems like all hype.

I've been holding back somewhat to see what the vibe is and also because it's really never been made clear what we are allowed to do in there that is any different from the main forum.

[Guybrush]

^i was thinking the same thing.  The new forum currently seems like all hype.

I've been holding back somewhat to see what the vibe is and also because it's really never been made clear what we are allowed to do in there that is any different from the main forum.

Yes, I've honestly been confused about it too. As I wrote in the discussions, I kinda think we have forums for controversial threads anyways so don't see why we have to hide away controversial content like, say, a thread about a serial killer or a necrophile who makes human dolls.

But then I thought maybe we do need such a place because maybe I'm corrupt and maybe normal people do think these things are gross to the point where they'd rather not see the thread titles and can more easily avoid them. Could be? Noone's been clear on that, I feel.

What I think is controversial is maybe racist jokes and people being awful to others. Those are things that I'd feel more inclined towards sectioning off. I'm not sure those things are healthy for a forum, but that's the most likely utility as far as I can see.

[jimmy jazz]

The ChatGPT race thread should be moved into The Abyss. Also make The Abyss hidden from lurkers.

[Guybrush]

The ChatGPT race thread should be moved into The Abyss. Also make The Abyss hidden from lurkers.

Thanks for pointing out that The Abyss was visible to guests. That definitely wasn't the intention.

About the ChatGPT thread, I'd prefer it if the topic got a redo rather than revive the old one. It's an interesting discussion, but it wasn't created with the kind of care the topic warrants and so I suspect it is likely to derail into more trouble.

[Jwb]

There's no real logic to what threads are in there tbh. Like why is the alcoholism thread in there? It says specifically in the thread that you have to be respectful of other people's stories etc.  Plus OH would probably contribute to that thread but he doesn't post in the subforum. Which tbh OH theres no drama to speak of in that fuckin forum so i gotta be honest with you,  i think it would be safe to join.

[Guybrush]

Like why is the alcoholism thread in there? It says specifically in the thread that you have to be respectful of other people's stories etc.  Plus OH would probably contribute to that thread but he doesn't post in the subforum. Which tbh OH theres no drama to speak of in that fuckin forum so i gotta be honest with you,  i think it would be safe to join.

The alcoholism / drugs thread belongs in the Secret forum which was created for exactly this sort of thing (a forum where personal info could be shared and guests / newbs wouldn't see).

@Trollheart is it okay to move it?

Generally speaking, all other threads there should be in the lounge where they might get more views and generate engagement. As it is, The Abyss just parasitizes the other forums and currently does more harm than good, I think.

Maybe we should define it as a woke / gender / American politics forum 😅 it's those topics that seem to generate conflict.

Edit:

Maybe turning The Abyss into a "Politics" forum isn't such a bad idea?