Should there be a host(s)...

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

...for the group...


...Philosophically speaking.

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[ZombieHorde]

1. What are the philosophical ramifications of having hosts? nt

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

2. A person will be able to exercise the host powers. n/t

[ZombieHorde]

18. I was just trying to be silly. nt

[rhett o rick]

3. What are the duties of a host other than lock threads that are off-topic?

What subjects would be off topic in philosophy? Or is that a thread of it's own?

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

4. Host Super Powers:

From the "About This Group" link:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=about&forum=1263

Group Hosts have the following abilities in their assigned groups:

Lock thread (Reason: Violates this forum's Statement of Purpose)
Locks a thread when the OP is not on-topic for the group. An automatic notification will be dropped into the OP explaining why the thread was locked. The thread can only be unlocked by the Host who locked it.

Lock thread (Reason not specified)
Locks a thread for an unspecified reason. An automatic notification will be dropped into the OP, but no reason for the lock will be provided. The thread can only be unlocked by the Host who locked it.

Pin & lock thread
Pins a thread to the top of the group and simultaneously locks it. An automatic notification will be dropped into the OP, but no reason for the lock will be provided. The thread can be unpinned by any Host, but can only be unlocked by the Host who locked it.

Pin thread
Pins a thread to the top of the group, where it will remain until it is unpinned. The thread can be unpinned by any Host.

Block a member from the group
Blocks a member from posting in the group. The member will be automatically notified by DU Mail. Members can be unblocked by any Host.

Make a member a Host of the group
Creates a new group Host. The selected member will be automatically notified by DU Mail. Members can only be removed as a Host by Hosts who are listed above them in the hierarchy.

Remove a Host of the group
Removes a Host. Hosts can only remove Hosts who are listed below them in the hierarchy

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

5. I voted yes, unsure of the number.

I may change my mind.

[rrneck]

6. I wouldn't get in a rush over it. nt

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

7. A rush???

That would crimp the mirth!

[rrneck]

8. Well, you've got a point there.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

9. I am thinking, yes, if only to handle business type stuff and we may need two... for when one is

absolutely unavailable but, I am OK with winging it for now.

[rhett o rick]

10. Thank you for doing this.

So let's go. Who's going to start off?

[Tuesday Afternoon]

11. yw - Enjoy!

[WheelWalker]

12. Anarchy, for so long as there is post scarcity.

[Dash87]

13. 10 hosts will be elected, but they will all

determine it to be fundamentally absurd to perform hosting duties in this group, leading to utter chaos.

And no, I don't want to be host (My blood pressure is bad enough as it is).

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

14. Would that lead to chaos...

...or to anarchy?

[Dash87]

15. A slow progression of destruction and barbarism with an inevitable extinction.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

16. I appreciate your positive outlook.

[Dash87]

17. I'm a blast at parties.

[ZombieHorde]

19. If we had hosts, I would love to be one, but I don't think we need any right now. nt

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

20. Yeah...

...I figure we can wait. No need to rush into anything.

[ZombieHorde]

21. Philosophy is so broad that I think off topic OPs will be extremely rare,

and rude posts may be dealt with by the jury.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

22. Probably true

Although I have a bit concern that topics within the scope of certain very contentious groups may bring the same division here.