How open and tolerant should Punaweb be?

[mgeary]

PunaWeb is a good thing, and well-managed. Thank you, Rob.

Aloha! ;-)

[Kapohocat]

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[8D]

Is that a realtor term or can I borrow it when I gotta flick the carpenters in the forehead????? They are getting bored with boot-head (as our Russian daughter in law says).

[Aaron S]

Please don't change a thing Rob. Punaweb is the best online forum on this island.

[Rob Tucker]

Gee folks, I just got home from a day long tour of job sites and all these supportive postings. Very empowering. I do want Punaweb to serve the community and together we will see that it does.

Mahalo.

Still open for suggestions and ideas.

Punaweb moderator

[Johnnycake]

Rob I too would like to say thank you..Punaweb has been not only been an invaluable source of information for me..it too has connected me to some great people that otherwise I wouldn't have met. This site is really "special" in capturing the voice and spirit of our community. Don't change a thing.

[Noel M2]

Rob,

The environment that you nurture here is fine by me - I think it is already open. Like some, I've learned to ignore threads that bother me. However, if the flaming behavior starts to permeate too many corners, it will become less welcoming as a place to share and learn. So, thank you for this forum and keep up the great work.





Noel
http://HiloParadise.com

[frankiestapleton]

Rob, I just wanted to add my endorsement to those who have written in in support of the manner in which you conduct and monitor this forum. I'm sure there are others like me who have hesitated to post minority viewpoints rather than risk the ire of some who seem to have staked out PunaForum as their personal soapbox.

And just for the record, freedom of speech does not mean every publisher has to present every viewpoint...that's actually impossible, when you think about it. Freedom of speech (and freedom of the press) just means that everyone is free to express or publish their viewpoint, the government can't stop you. The beauty of the internet is that individuals no longer have to own a multimillion-dollar press.

Blog on, and kung hee fat choy. Frankie

[John S. Rabi]

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Originally posted by frankiestapleton

And just for the record, freedom of speech does not mean every publisher has to present every viewpoint...that's actually impossible, when you think about it. Freedom of speech (and freedom of the press) just means that everyone is free to express or publish their viewpoint, the government can't stop you. The beauty of the internet is that individuals no longer have to own a multimillion-dollar press.
Blog on, and kung hee fat choy. Frankie

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Frankie, while they don't have to own a multimillion-dollar press, they are not free to publish those views just on any media. Punaweb is not a public enterprise. []

Aloha,
John S. Rabi ABR,CM,CRB,FHS,PB,RB
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties
"The Next Level of Service!"

[David M]

Yea, what they all said...

Tolerant? - I think that 2 banned in 5 years shows an extreme tolerance.

Open? - Over the years, Punaweb has evolved - Building, Non Classified, Farm & Garden sections have been added. I suspect it will grom more. Two suggestions for perhaps "temporary" forums =

"The DogHouse" You move questionable (in your opinion) posts here for a probationary period (maybe 3 days). If cleaned up, they move back, if not, they disappear.

"The Water Cooler" A temporary forum that gets opened for a preset limited time to discuss a single, limited, perhaps controversial topic, ie the national elections as relates to Hawaii. At predetermined time/event, this forum is cleaned out until next topic.

Back in the day, I read each and every post. It's been quite awhile since I've done that, avoiding certain topics for whatever reason or like the Farm and Garden forum, I just don't get to it yet due to my priorities, but hope someday to scan through it all. Temp forums like I suggested might be avoided by some, because they know what's there and chose to avoid.

Someone suggested coffee? - is there a Puna party in the air? []

David

Ninole Resident

[aikahimomma]

It really is a great forum Rob, mahalo nui loa.

adding to david's suggestions..how about a singles section? [:X]