Discuss: NSFW content, non-Ute posts, politics etc

I’d say fall on the more safe side of things. If something is Utah related and BYU comes into it, reclassify or delete the BYU post. Same with politics. Anything political, gets moved to the politics category. For example, when Legislatures complain about the audit, that goes in politics, even though it is Utah sports related. 

I’d say as long as people respect the categorical boundaries and keep it relatively civil it’s all good.

I typically enjoy the political discussions, as there are people here with many different viewpoints and it’s interesting to hear them (when it stays civil).

I’d think twice about adding a specific NSFW category though, as having that sort of content could get the site perma-banned entirely from many workplaces (including mine). Besides, it’s not like you can’t find that anywhere else on the intertubes. 🙂

Agreed about the political discussions, it’s nice to hear different perspectives.

I’m not a prude and so NSFW stuff doesn’t bother me, it’s the resulting circle jerk effect that is offputting. Thoughts ladyute? Any other girls here?

I think it’s generally always appropriate to s**t talk tds, but I suppose there could be a separate category for that.

On a side note, would it be possible to include a ”preview post” function?

1. If a post is at all about politics it should be in the politics category. Divisive topics should be isolated if reducing infighting is a priority.

2. Moderator permissions should be strictly limited to allow for people to express themselves, and very clear rules must be outlined. Perhaps a temporary threadjacking ban should be instituted. I’m amazed at how a few individuals manage to make any political content about BYU and religion, or any combination of those topics, and IMHO it’s pretty obnoxious.

3. Having to police a NSFW category would potentially suck for a moderator, and there are potential legal issues, you especially have to be careful that children are not exploited (which is a sad commentary on humanity). However, I can understand why reading about poster’s exploits in Nevada brothels isn’t something that reflects well on the fanbase, may alienate some of the readership, and which some among us may not want on the home page along with political infighting, religious bashing, and inexplicable fascination with irrelevant mid-major institutions.

4. You’re doing a good job Tony, I appreciate your taking people’s suggestions under consideration.

So long as NDFW content is behind a link and requires an extra click away from the site there shouldn’t be a problem.

Just put it in a link is all I am saying.  You don’t want any image regardless if you think it is ok, popping up on someone elses computer.  

As far as hiding things from guests/potential members, I could go either way. But I think that it might not be the worst thing to have everything out in the open so that people understand the community they are joining. The fact that conversation topics have their own individual forums is great; if people don’t want to read about politics, they don’t have to go to the politics forum.

Which leads me to my next thought: Moderators are probably a good idea in the interest of keeping everything in the proper sub-forum. I think as the community grows, there is definitely the increased likelihood of something being posted in the wrong place, or in the extreme case, a thread that grows so toxic that it’s best that it gets closed (this is not something that should be done lightly, as an open discussion should be encouraged here).

Just my two cents.

And yes, Tony, you have done a great job with this site, I am very grateful for the time and work that you have put in. Thank you.

What happened to FFU?

Good or bad, if FFU has truly left the site I believe 90% of your concerns have been solved.

I think some discretion would be appropriate when posting certain things. I wouldn’t want the ladies to feel like they walked into a high school boys locker room.

As it is your site is already on my workplace’s watch list.  Every time I visit I have to acknowledge this site is being logged.  Which is probably not a big deal since you aren’t selling viagra or offering me sexy girls in my local area. 

I personally don’t mind NSFW material, but my workplace would.  I would appreciate the separation you mentioned having only Utah related material for outsiders, and even then having NSFW material in its own section, or content to be hidden behind NSFW marked links.  

Maybe we should mark it NotSafeForZoobs?

It’s more work on your part (or someone you subcontract in India 😀 ) but one of the better ways I’ve seen for NSFW content is just to have it hidden behind some css that shows “Do you really want to see it?” and a button.  Ideally it’d then load via AJAX so the original page load doesn’t trigger work firewalls, but eh, if your company has a strict firewall you probably shouldn’t be browsing message boards on company time.

*posted at work but I’m in IT and on a lunch break.

In my opinion, everything that is not University of Utah related should be hidden by default and only visible to those who opt in.  This is the best approach because it pleases the largest number of people and prevents UteHub from being high-jacked into a political board or a byu bashing board.  Anything marked NSFW (even Utah related) should be hidden the same way, by default.  Those of us who want to participate in these other categories can opt in (instead of the current opt out method).

Diversity of discussion types is good, but I prefer to opt in to those I want instead of needing to opt out. This also prevents people feeling unwelcome because of the content thrown in their faces. I personally don’t get offended easily, but man, others sure seem to…

Also, if a newcomer visits the site and sees that all the posts are politics and boobs, they may be scared away: we don’t want this.

I feel like this is the best way to appeal to the masses and cater to the few.

Just my opinion on the matter.

The good news–this is starting to feel more like UFN.
The bad news–this is starting to feel more like UFN.

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