We are all different people with different tastes. We don't all agree on everything, but posters in the community are expected to treat one another with respect.
I Don't Like [Communty Member]. Can You Ban Them?
We can, but we'd rather not (unless they spam us). You have a few options for dealing with people you don't like in this community - and most of them are similar to the options you have in the real world:
- Pick a fight with them. Every time you see them post or comment, take the time to respond aggressively to see if you can escalate the situation until we need to ban one or the other (or both) of you.
- Ignore them. Just ... don't respond to them. Even if they try to pick a fight with you.
- Block them. If you do this, you won't see their posts (or discussion on their posts). Likewise, they won't see your posts and comments. It means #CGT, but that happens occasionally.
- Act like a grown-up and interact with them politely. Be respectful and don't bait them.
I'm sure you can guess which options we're prefer to see in our community - but it's your life, your Plus, and your decision.
I Have An Issue With The Moderation. How Do I Complain?
What's the problem? Did we ask you to play nice? Did we smack you down and ignore someone who was disagreeing with you? Either way, if you feel the moderation was unfair, feel free to appeal to another moderator by tagging them into the discussion. Just don't serially tag moderator after moderator after moderator (not that this is an option yet, but if we keep growing like we have been, it may become necessary) until you get the answer you want.You can also put a post in your personal Plus (instead of in the community) to complain about the community and its moderation. Of course, if you don't tag us, we probably won't see it to respond.
As a last resort, you can send money to me via PayPal. The only thing it's likely to change is our relative economic standing, but I do like receiving money.
Our goal is fair and balanced moderation, but the moderators are human beings, too. We have tempers and bad days and we do make mistakes. And we do occasionally get caught up in the latest drama.
And I wouldn't have it any other way.
What's With All The RFID-Blocking Comments?
This is not as big an issue as it once was. In the early days of the community, one of our members posted a "treasury" of Kickstarter wallet projects that he'd taken the time to assemble. A hugely-disproportionate number of the wallets were "slimline" or "RFID blocking" or "Open Source."
Why Do You People Think This Project Needs A Bottle Opener?
Because it does.
Okay, not really. The day after the wallet treasury was posted, another member posted a collection of bottle openers, the majority of which were described as "tactical."
Why Did Someone Comment "#CGT" At Me?
What Is "#CardboardGamingTable" And Why Was It Commented At Me?
It means you've duplicated someone else's post. Realistically, it should be the hashtag with a link to the earlier discussion. This doesn't mean you did anything wrong.
A few years back, there was a cardboard gaming table on Kickstarter. We had five or six posts in a single day about it. It was the first time a moderator had to step in and ban new posts on a topic, because there were too many posts to get any real discussion going.
What Is the Community's Ideal Kickstarter Project?
When we discussed this a few years ago, we decided that our ideal was an open-source RFID-blocking slimline modular weatherproof wallet with enough room to hold two decks of sleeved Magic Cards and which has a built-in tactical bottle opener and includes a custom deck of Bicycle playing cards. It should also light up or vibrate when there is a notification on your phone. Stretch goals and add-ons should include custom dice, lanyards, t-shirts, and free PDF copies of the plans. And a poster.
Do You Guys Ever Get Together And Hang Out In Meatspace?
Yes and no. There is a fair amount of overlap in interests, so there are a few conventions where you are likely to bump into one or another of us, but there's not been a "formal" get-together, yet. Personally, I've met a ton of community folks in various places.
If you're going to be touring somewhere, post in the "Ill-Conceived Gatherings" category, and you may be able to meet a few of us here and there.
Is There A Reason You Use So Many Italics In Your Answers?
Emphasis.
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