They used to prohibit politics there, right? Not sure what made them change the rules.

Originally posted by Maria:

They used to prohibit politics there, right? Not sure what made them change the rules.

yep, i dont know either, not sure why they thought is was a good idea to allow it, they must not have been "thinking"

have a nice day

I do agree, I mean if someone wants to run it in a group, let them I guess if Valve really want to give them freedom but public fourms its just a thing that will create issues and problem for all with little to no good coming out of it

Bringing back the no religion or politics rule would definitely see a vast reduction in a lot of spam, trolling, and misinformation. That's for sure.

Originally posted by Black Blade:

I do agree, I mean if someone wants to run it in a group, let them I guess if Valve really want to give them freedom but public forums its just a thing that will create issues and problem for all with little to no good coming out of it

yep, for sure, not fit for public, or on a gaming platform... i guess groups are fine, as long as people dont promote it to lure people in.

Originally posted by Leonardo Da Pinchi:

Bringing back the no religion or politics rule would definitely see a vast reduction in a lot of spam, trolling, and misinformation. That's for sure.

agreed

have a nice day

with the importance of the topic and the possible situations that could occur, with current events, with said type of content, i took it upon myself, to bring this to supports attention, despite not really being what support is for.

needless to say, the matter, is kind of important to handle and i still dont understand why they removed the rule and allowed such content to be hosted... not sure what they were thinking..., if they were thinking at all.

i have seen some calling for violence, or harm to others, in said threads being posted, its basically already causing issues.

at the very least, they could pass on the info, so it can be seen, or talked about, w/e they do with said info they "forward" to whomever.

have a nice day peeps

Originally posted by MonkehMaster:

i suggest, valve and moderation, should not be allowing people to host misinformation, propaganda and war nonsense, in or outside of off topic.

This seems like one of those things that spectacularly would backfire out of the gate.

Originally posted by Leonardo Da Pinchi:

Bringing back the no religion or politics rule would definitely see a vast reduction in a lot of spam, trolling, and misinformation. That's for sure.

TBH they should've never removed those rules. Some do get quite uncivil on subjects, though it would seem this stems from disagreements.

Originally posted by Mad Scientist:

Originally posted by MonkehMaster:

i suggest, valve and moderation, should not be allowing people to host misinformation, propaganda and war nonsense, in or outside of off topic.

This seems like one of those things that spectacularly would backfire out of the gate.

pretty much, i saw it coming the day they removed the rule.

both are heated topics, as well many studies, events, ect... showing repeatedly, this stuff gets bad and its basically never civil.

be it average users doing it, or purposeful from interested parties, or w/e else i could say, that likely is a great possibility.

in any case, being a gaming platform, which also allows children up to adults (13 n up), this stuff shouldnt even be here, despite children having parents, as the forums arent something most think to block from view, or even use an account made for children (teens included), "most" adults know how to handle this stuff and its not going to provoke or lure them into things.

adding, that this isnt just seen on the client, but also on the internet... ie... public for all eyes.

hopefully something gets done, hopefully soon.

have a nice day

Originally posted by MonkehMaster:

Originally posted by Mad Scientist:

This seems like one of those things that spectacularly would backfire out of the gate.

pretty much, i saw it coming the day they removed the rule.

both are heated topics, as well many studies, events, ect... showing repeatedly, this stuff gets bad and its basically never civil.

be it average users doing it, or purposeful from interested parties, or w/e else i could say, that likely is a great possibility.

in any case, being a gaming platform, which also allows children up to adults (13 n up), this stuff shouldnt even be here, despite children having parents, as the forums arent something most think to block from view, or even use an account made for children (teens included), "most" adults know how to handle this stuff and its not going to provoke or lure them into things.

hopefully something gets done, hopefully soon.

have a nice day :gk_smile:

So why only now compared to all the previous discussions? There's been plenty of major / hot-topic stuff, typically only people being uncivil get acted upon in OT.

Though either way, was a mistake removing those rules, best left on other sites that cater to the sort of thing. Just seems to bring into question the true reason for the suggestion

Originally posted by Mad Scientist:

Originally posted by MonkehMaster:

pretty much, i saw it coming the day they removed the rule.

both are heated topics, as well many studies, events, ect... showing repeatedly, this stuff gets bad and its basically never civil.

be it average users doing it, or purposeful from interested parties, or w/e else i could say, that likely is a great possibility.

in any case, being a gaming platform, which also allows children up to adults (13 n up), this stuff shouldnt even be here, despite children having parents, as the forums arent something most think to block from view, or even use an account made for children (teens included), "most" adults know how to handle this stuff and its not going to provoke or lure them into things.

hopefully something gets done, hopefully soon.

have a nice day

So why only now compared to all the previous discussions? There's been plenty of major / hot-topic stuff, typically only people being uncivil get acted upon in OT.

Though either way, was a mistake removing those rules, best left on other sites that cater to the sort of thing. Just seems to bring into question the true reason for the suggestion :BL3Thinking:

since the removal of the rule, i have always spoken out against it and said it shouldnt have been removed.

there is no other reasons, nothing more to ponder, i have always had this stance.

have a nice day

hard agree

As far as propaganda goes, Valve have no way to (nor can they really be expected to) determine the validity of what someone is saying on a more complicated topic, like the current conflicts that are on-going, for example.

I would definitely say that reinstating the no politics/religion rule would benefit the forums a lot, especially off topic. It's nothing but a cesspit of ♥♥♥♥♥

Originally posted by datCookie:

As far as propaganda goes, Valve have no way to (nor can they really be expected to) determine the validity of what someone is saying on a more complicated topic, like the current conflicts that are on-going, for example.

I would definitely say that reinstating the no politics/religion rule would benefit the forums a lot, especially off topic. It's nothing but a cesspit of ♥♥♥♥♥

unfortunately OT functions in a similar manner to VAC; it just takes what the other sections would take if not existing.

Does this include misinformation in general.....because, I don't see this being good for quite a few users, if it came to pass lol

Definitely in favor of this suggestion.

The removal of the no politics/religious/prone to huge arguments rule was a terrible idea on Valve's part.