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NewsTalker tradition : declaring an impasse

  

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Via:  petey-coober  •  12 years ago  •  62 comments

NewsTalker tradition : declaring an impasse

Impasse

Here at NewsTalkers we have a tradition . We have found that the simplest way to deal with intractible arguments is to just declare an impasse . What that means is that it is time to cease hostilities and also to cease addressing the argued issue . I am writing this article as a means of informing new members [and reminding old members] that we should respect it when either party declares an impasse .

I recently did that on a thread but the argument persisted . I should have been more aware that this was a new member and therefore was not aware of our tradition . For that I accept the blame . So this is an attempt to rectify that error [and hopefully to instruct about our traditions here ] .

No , I am not just bloviating to hear myself talk . This is not my rule . I do respect it however . It really is a tradition here at NT and members really need to respect it . If there are any questions or comments , feel free to respond . Likewise , if there are alternative suggestions of how to deal with an impasse , lets talk about it here .

Thanks and lets keep it respectful ...

BTW , I have been reminded that it was Mac who came up with the idea and I'd like to thank him for that contribution .


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Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

Once again , I'd like to apologize for not explaining our tradition at the time that I declared an impasse . Frankly I got caught up in the heat of the moment because it is a topic I get very involved about . Live and learn ...

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Nice article Rich, and a good reminder.

Mac came up with the idea of "declaring an impasse". While most of the time, people tend to want to discuss a topic till the end...LOL which really means till the next time, there have been many times when an impasse has been called and it has served this community well. It is a tradition and not a part of the CoC, as we try to have as much free speech as possible.

Yes, live and learn!

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

I'm not sure of the exact date Max . However , I think the rule is in the CoC . And if its not it should be . Do you want the triggering event that brought this about ?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Max,

Mac is the first person to come up with it... I believe it was during an discussion with Brent, but I may be wrong.

It is just a tradition and isn't in the CoC. Whether it should be can be discussed here.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

So maybe it is time to have a discussion on whether or not it should be in the CoC . And if not there then where/when ?

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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RDS ,

That can work if you are familiar with the members here . But for a newbie a more formal rule seems to be the easier approach .

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

"I believe it was during an discussion with Brent"

That was no discussion . That was a knock down drag out brawl !

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Now were getting dirty! And I might like it....

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Feronia can go first.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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"I could see someone arguing their point, getting egotistical/nasty and in the same e-breath, stating "impasse" so they get the last word in."

That's a possibility but it has not happened .... much . Actually there was someone who did that but he became very easy to ignore .

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

From my POV as a moderator calling an early impasse [before the fight has really begun] is just a copout and would not be respected . You have to get a little bloody before you do that . That's my take on this .
We are not setting a good example for new members by getting playful about formal declarations of truce . Right ?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

The "rule" was my idea, beginning on the original NT site.

There's really no viable reason why it can't be self-implemented by individuals who feel they have exhausted their divergent views and are close to, or, actually in to ad hominem (attacking an opponents motives or character rather than the policy or position they maintain) commentary.

Unlike other sites, we prioritize self-moderation ...

Once it appears that no one will "win" - one or both "combatants" should just declare "IMPASSE" and both individuals should accept that their dialogue with one another on that thread ... is done.

A. Mac

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Unlike other sites, we prioritize self-moderation ...

Which is why it's not in the CoC.

But this is a good reminder of the "IMPASSE" tradition.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Ha! Got him!

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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It was a simple , yet effective rule and it works for me . I'm glad you brought it into existence Mac .

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

Kudos Rich, nicely done man!

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

I'm with you there new guy . Decided I've got to act more responsibly with my seniority [such as it is] . Hope we can get more effective convos going in the future . You are definitely no dumb dumb .

This could get interesting . Till then ...

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

It was the "Mike Lonkouski- it's time for both parties to fuck-off rule".

Credit where credit is due!

Therefore, let it be resolved in going forward, that I hereby construct an amended variation of the "IMPASSE" rule and sanction its implementation as per the discretion of any and all NT members as circumstances arise.

Be it further resolved that the AMENDED VARIATION shall, from this moment forward be identified as either the FUCK-OFF/IMPASSE RULE, or, as per tradition, the IMPASSE RULE.

Members declaring such discussion status may do so in a comment or reply by writing either ...

"IMPASSE!" or "IMPASSE/FUCK OFF!"

Resolution passed by affirmation, this 2nd day of February, 2012.

______________________________________________

NOTE: Mike, I think we should create a L.L.C.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Although, maybe we should discuss an L.L.P, just to be fair.

As Vice President of the L.L.C., you are entitled by protocol to place said discussion on the agenda for the next meeting (which will be called to order at such time, if ever, we are fishing from my 12' jon boat on a lake in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, or, fishing for cutthroat trout in Pyramid Lake out your way).

All in favor so signify by saying "Aye," opposed, "Nay."

Those not wishing to respond ... "Fuck Off" (No IMPASSE, just FUCK OFF - it's our L.L.C. not yours).

Just sayin' ...

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Fredo is in Tahoe ...

Luca Brazzi sleeps with the fishes ...

Leave the gun, take the canollis ...

Give this to Clemenza ...

I'm just a sap for South Philly traditions ...

Yooose godda problum wif dat?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I'm not going to ask....

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I disagree.

While the impasse is an important part of how this site has come to function, so is levity. Often,argumentshave ended with just a bit of silliness. Just ask Mike! This is very different from other sites. The community is what makes this works and it's what we have all come to value.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

I love attention to detail ...

And Mike's comment too.

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

Thanks for the clarification Mike; I've heard the rumors but until now wasn't sure of their veracity.

:~)

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

al-gore-is-manbearpig.jpg

Al's infamous technologicalwizardryknows no bounds!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Gotcha on this one Mike.

Al Gore actually is responsible for the inception of the modern Internet!

Al Gore and the Information Superhighway


By Mary Bellis

"During my service in the United States Congress, I took the initiative in creating the Internet." - Al Gore

The inventor Al Gore superimposed over his internet plans
In 1969, at the age of 21, Al Gore first built a working prototype for his Internet invention. Gore, then a law student at Vanderbilt University, came up with his idea from the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film, "Dr Strangelove". The movie portrayed a nuclear holocaust in which a new network had to survive. As is the case with many great inventions, the Department of Defense (DOD) saw the same movie. In 1965, the DOD's Advanced Research Project Association (ARPA) began work on ARPANET, intended to promote the sharing of supercomputers amongst researchers in the United States. I have to point out here that the DOD did this a year after the movie came out while Al Gore was first in line at the box office and saw the film three times.

Al Gore would call the ARPA researchers and discuss his progress on the invention of the Internet. "Supercomputers are the steam locomotives of the information age," Gore would tell the researchers, "In the Industrial Age, steam locomotives didn't do much good until the railroad tracks were laid down across the nation. Similarly, we now have supercomputers... but we don't have the interstate highways that we need to connect them."

That was all the technical support the ARPA researchers needed to hear. By 1969, ARPANET was first demonstrated. The researchers at four US campuses brought the first hosts of the ARPANET online, connecting Stanford Research Institute, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara and the University of Utah. I think that was very clever of Al Gore to get the government to build a prototype of the Internet for him and have the taxpayers pay for the young inventor's start-up expenses.

Gore actually coined the phrase "Information Superhighway."

And Gore NEVER said he "invented" the Internet. That's right-wing intentional misrepresentation!

Al Gore did not say he invented the internet. On 9 March 1999, during an interview with Wolf Blitzer of CNN, Gore was asked what were the differences between himself from his opponent in the race for the nomination for President in 2000. His answer was misphrased and while it might sound like he was taking credit for the internet, he was indicating that he supported economic conditions in the US that would allow such new developments as the internet to take place in American society. The snopes site will have the complete information; there is a link to the site below.


Read more:

In 1988 Al Gore sponsored the National High Performance Computer Act which created a national computing plan and began connecting other Universities and Libraries to the existing ARPANET network.
Then, Al Gore began to craft the High Performance Computing and Communication Act of 1991 (commonly referred to as "The Gore Bill") after hearing the 1988 report toward a National Research Network submitted to Congress by a group chaired by UCLA professor of computer science, Leonard Kleinrock, one of the central creators of the ARPANET (the ARPANET, first deployed by Kleinrock and others in 1969, is the predecessor of the Internet). The bill was passed on December 9, 1991 and led to the National Information Infrastructure (NII) which Gore referred to as the "information superhighway." SO, while quite amusing to see ignorant people who know nothing about the history of the Internet perpetuate the lie that Al Gore had nothing to do with it. Al Gore did in fact take the initiative in creating the the internet.
He is actually owed quite a bit of thanks and credit for there being an internet today.


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Once again, I enjoy educating.

But don't thank me now ... there is so much more to teach.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Ya' might want to jump off Mike's bandwagon.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Humility is the door to an open mind ...

Proud of ya', Mike ... atta' guy!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

I feel your pain ...

Slight as it is.

We liberals have great sensitivity and empathy after all.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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"Okay: Compromise- We agree to a neutral party (an Independent, if we can stomach it) and I'll send it to them, and they can send it to you."

I agree to be said indie 3rd party . However , I insist on receiving a portion of your stash of illegal drugs as a middle man's fee .

I'm going out now to get more beer . The rest of you keep partying ...

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

I'd hate to get sanctioned by Imam Mike X. Blue Moon it is.

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

Agreed, Blue Moon is a nice American wheat, but I don't think that moon is crescent shaped...you truly inspire a new version of theIslamiclogo too?

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

How about I just go with an XM25..or maybe go out from an XM25 ?

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

The XM25 is one of my favorite weapons on Call of Duty!

xm25_3.jpg

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

I guess this thing has not been deployed in the real world yet , just in that game . Correct me if I'm wrong .

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I thought you meant the Fireball XL5. That's really cool!

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

No, that weapon is as real as real gets...KAPOW!!!

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

Nah Perrie . This weapon is far more down to earth than that . Can't get more grounded than the infantry .

Larry ,

Do you know if it has been deployed in combat regions yet ?

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement ( CDTE ) System , [1] also known as the Punisher , Individual Semiautomatic Air Burst System , and the Bowling Tube is an air burst grenade launcher derived from the XM29 OICW . It was fielded to soldiers serving in the War in Afghanistan and is projected to enter full-rate procurement in 2011. [2]

~HERE~

It is an absolute bad-ass rapid grenade launcher with a built in range finder. You select your range, and KAPOW you explode a grenade directly above the heads of the enemy combatants.

Oh yeah!

:~)

220px-Flickr_-_The_U.S._Army_-_Testing_the_new_XM-25_weapon_system.jpg

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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Petey Coober
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link   seeder  Petey Coober    12 years ago

This weapon is 100 % relevant to the thread topic . What would be more effective than this to break through an impasse ?

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
Professor Quiet
link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

My thought too Rich. I mean hell, if ya can't agree to disagree then ya might as well turn it into the ultimate frag war, because by that time, it's all over anyway.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    11 years ago

I think Bruce was using the Mike variation on the theme; "IMPASSE" all by itself will do just fine ladies and gents.

 
 

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