Controversial Threads

[David Smith]

What do you do about these? We have different ways of dealing with stuff like this? I usually leave it, but when it starts getting heated I step in. These are the threads, I usually keep a big eye on.

 

[Cam]

When I was younger, I would always delete any controversial topics, and try to resolve the situation without stirring up too much drama. These past couple years, I have been more open to allowing controversial topics to take their course and see how the community reacts to it. Also, sometimes I enjoy owning trolls who post controversial topics, but maybe that's just me.

 

[Belthazar]

It depends on the topic. Certain thread's purpose is solely to cause trouble. While other threads are to debate something, then a person wrecks the thread. My rule is to never punish the thread unless nothing positive can come from the thread.

For example: if I posted a thread about abortion and a member started picking a fight with other members who disagreed with him, it's the person who started the fight's fault, which means that you should punish the member, not the thread.