NationStates Jolt Archive

I admit it's been a while since I read the rules, but I know personal flaming is not allowed.

However, if a person wants to hear what you *could* say to insult them, and you have a really really horrendously mean insult in store, is it ok to do so if they specifically state so in the thread?

Thanks,

G~

It would create an enforcement problem because while the other party is allowing it, it would still be against the rules, thus creating a double standard. Those who have the permission would be allowed around the rules but those who weren't wouldn't. By the same token, we run into the issue of implicit and express consent; one is implied, one is direct. We'd run into a mess there because someone could easily claim that it was written between the lines.

Best not to stir the hornet's nest. The safest way not at all.

Of course, there is nothing saying you can't do such things off offsite. If you have a chat client; what goes on the record there is outside of this jurisdiction. That is, if you so choose so.

It was direct, not implied, but you make a valid point. I'm going to be quoting this post in that thread.

Thank you.

G~

No, we haven't stopped beating our wives.

Sorry, but circumstances alter cases. If your hypothetical is something like this:

NSG1: I could reply to that hopeless excuse for an argument, but the mods would kill me.

NSG2: Go on, I dare you.

... the answer is DON'T DO IT.

If, on the other hand, it's something like this:

NSG1: It's just occurred to me that I have an insult so devastating it would upset even a person of such outstanding coolth and intellect as yourself.:p

NSG2: Ooh, what, what, do tell!:D

NSG1: No, the mods would kill me.:(

NSG2: But I wanna know! I really, really wanna know! I give you my august permission to insult me in whatever highly offensive form you choose! ;)

NSG1: Oh, all right, but remember, I really love. admire and respect you. :fluffle: Okay, here it is, you're a ...

... then the mods will probably still kill you, if what you post shows you haven't the discretion of a demented duck.

What you post is your responsibility, and you can't palm it off on us.

What you post is your responsibility, and you can't palm it off on us.

Oh come on. Weaseling out of responsibility and passing it to other people is what I do best. :p

The correct answer if a NSG'er is saying "tell me" is to go on a chat client or Skype and tell the NSG'er there. That way, the moderators don't have jurisdiction.