01-28-2011, 12:31 PM
In my context it simply is whether the writer intends it to be humorous. If so, then use of the emoticon conveys that it was not meant to be taken seriously.
Whether it passes muster of the moderator or whether the joke is funny or good taste; that's a matter of judgment.
To me its like art vs. porn. There are things that are pretty clear, things in the gray middle. But there are always outliers that will be bothered by things that the majority will pass.
Can't make everyone happy.
But following some basic rules regarding insults or threats should keep Punaweb a congenial forum.
Seems like the idea of behaving as you would if you were a guest in someone's home is pretty good. But some seem to think of web forums more like an open political meeting, more of a free-for-all furball.
Whether it passes muster of the moderator or whether the joke is funny or good taste; that's a matter of judgment.
To me its like art vs. porn. There are things that are pretty clear, things in the gray middle. But there are always outliers that will be bothered by things that the majority will pass.
Can't make everyone happy.
But following some basic rules regarding insults or threats should keep Punaweb a congenial forum.
Seems like the idea of behaving as you would if you were a guest in someone's home is pretty good. But some seem to think of web forums more like an open political meeting, more of a free-for-all furball.