I love this site but...

Yes.Do it immediately…if not sooner ;)

I hate to say this – but this is a Meta question you’ve posted in Social! So the issue may be if you want a site with no rules, this may be a bad place.

As to the questions, I’ve had this happen once or twice – but what are you asking that get’s bounced back? Maybe we can “talk it out”.

Don’t listen to @lucillelucillelucille – she’s totally fake

@lucillelucillelucille – don’t pay attention to the above…I think you’re rad

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – I don’t think she’s rad, just between you and me

[Mod Says] Question moved to Meta.

….......the jellyfish thing they’ve got going on is…...well, a little wet! :¬)

So what are the characteristics of these questions deemed inappropriate? Are they not understandable? Are they not questions? Do you refuse to put NSFW before questions that are not safe for work? Do you spell poorly? Use poor grammar? Write incomprehensibly?

Anyway, I don’t see how you can’t write your questions in an acceptable way. Most of them, anyway. It seems to me that they occasionally mod a question that shouldn’t be modded, but if they do it to you all the time, it’s likely there is some pattern in your questions that should be examined. Perhaps there is a way to modify your questions so they get at what you want to get at without compromising your integrity.

Appropriateness is often about language. Rather than being fake, see if you can’t make your questions look better.

“Almost every question that I ask is considered inappropriate by fluther ”
Something to be proud of. GOOD JOB!

Tells me you are a very deep and open person.

If this is what makes you want to become fake, man..you’ve got problems.

I think we need to see some examples…fo sho.

@iamthemob here’s your example: My last post that was deemed inappropriate, “Diarrhea and Godzilla are quite similar… When either is around you know an attack’s coming and that it will be brutal. What are your thoughts on this and do you agree or disagree?” I am just trying to be entertaining and stir up some discussions. So what if I’m a little too spicy for this “fluther chili”? Variety is the spice of life.

@wundayatta read my last post to get an example of what I’m talking about. Here’s another one that got taken off, “Is Richard Simmons living proof that even God can make horrible, horrible mistakes?” I even wrote that it was just for laughs. I put it into the social category where it specifically says that a sense of humor is allowed. If someone doesn’t find me funny then they shouldn’t read my posts anymore.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal This is variety, this is spice, in your opinion? Come on…it’s not entertaining, it’s low quality because it’s not going to inspire any kind of a discussion…‘uhh, man, what if like godzilla has diarrhea, that’s like definitely worse…uhhhhhh’

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – yeah – the problem with the question is that there’s no real way to respond to it…we’re trying to foster discussion, as @Simone_De_Beauvoir points out.

But, if that’s an appropriate response to a question on a thread, then I think the above statement, you’ll find, will stay on the thread…spice and all.

Counterexample – someone asked whether anyone, as an adult, had soiled themselves. This remained, and there’s plenty of “spice” in there. (see the discussions regarding “sharting,” one of my personal favorites).

@iamthemob Dude, best question ever – it’s that one where the guy pooped in his uncle’s cellar.

@wundayatta Maybe you should read a little slower. It doesn’t say, “uhh, man, what if like godzilla has diarrhea, that’s like definitely worse…” It says that godzilla and diarrhead are quite similar…” and I’ve been to some sites that I’ve actually had some great conversations over some “controversial” statements/questions. Once again if you don’t like what I write, try to not read it. It cleary shows who’s writing a message.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal You’re replying to me and that was my example of what some of the answers could be to that question of yours. Keep up, okay? What you are talking about is not at all controversial or revoluationary or spicy – you can be funny in many of your responses and silly too, on many questions, when you don’t try so damn hard.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – Was the Richard Simmons one sent back for editing? If you say it’s just for laughs, then you’re not really trying to get a response for the community – and that’s what the point is here – to see what people think.

Try this: Main: “Are there people that you think are living proof that god makes terrible, terrible mistakes?”

Details: You know, like Richard Simmons?

I bet that would make it. Phrase it as a question that can get a response – that’s it. This is Q&A site, after all.

@Simone_De_Beauvoir I know right? I nearly sharted when I read it

PS – did you just write to yourself? ;-)

@iamthemob I appreciate that your answer actually shows some respect unlike Simone who just wants to make fun of me. But trust me, I could make a response to any of the questions I ask. Just because other people don’t know how to respond, does this mean I shouldn’t be able to have a sense of humor?

Questions that bash others are considered “poor quality”. Just sayin’

If you don’t like it, leave.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal You’re making fun of my home, it’s the best I can do without smacking you.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal it’s true…@Simone_De_Beauvior lives here, on fluther. The prices are good

@Simone_De_Beauvoir Believe it or not I’m not “Trying so damn hard” I’m an only child and when I was a child my imagination is what had to keep me entertained. I am now an adult (believe it or not) and my imagination hasn’t stopped. The only thing I would have to “Try so damn hard” to do, is conform to fluther standards. 90% of what I ask is in need of editing.

I’m sorry if you feel like I’m “making fun of your home.” I love fluther and I want it to be my home too, but I just need to find my own “bedroom” and dress it the way I like it.

@mama_cakes I already said in my question that I love it here, but I just can’t fit in without being fake. Trust me if I didn’t love it so much I would’ve already been gone.

But thanks for helping me feel so welcome.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – just remember, fluther has gone co-op, not condo – so you board has some say in how you can design your bedroom. The rules aren’t totally limiting…but they’re there.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal Welcome to Fluther!

All points of view and senses of humor, including yours, are welcome here.

I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with the question aesthetic.

Perhaps you should lurk for a while to get the rhythm of the questions. Or perhaps you should start out with more conventional (less quirky) questions.

In any case, I hope you will stick around a give Fluther a good try.

@iamthemob I know, but I just happen to believe in the bill of rights. Especially the amendment that talks about freedom of speech. I guess I just push the envelope too far. I’m trying to conform but the previous site I went to (answerbag) would accept most of what I would say and then they completely changed their whole layout and system. I’m still accepted there, but their new system is BORING!!! But anyhow you’re cool with me.

@iamthemob -I don’t give a fuck what you think.XOXO

@marinelife Thanks for the warm welcome you are pretty cool and thanks for not being so judgemental.

@ChazMaz Loved your response man!!! and I gave you a “great answer star.”

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – I took a while to learn the site as well. Requires no self censorship, for the most part, but it’s just got it’s guidelines.

Please, though DON’T bring the First Amendment into it. This is a public website with some guidelines, and they have a First Amendment right to say what can and can’t be said here. They’re not limiting your right in any way – what you don’t have is a right to use whatever forum you want to intrude on what other people have build. (realize that the community agrees to the guidelines before you start talking about your free speech – this is as much about the community’s free speech too. ;-))

@lucillelucillelucille – you base your life theory around what I think. I know this for a fact, and have objective proof that I made up to show myself that it’s true despite any contrary information. Now go make me a sandwich. ;-)

@iamthemob Good point, I did agree to the guidelines. Maybe I’ll last a few more days on here before I receive on big collective “GET OUT!” from fluther members and moderators. LOL

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – I’ve seen that happen only once, and the person was clearly trying to get kicked out. I think you’re probably safe. Members and moderators rarely evict (minus the trolls).

@iamthemob Well that’s cool. But my membership status has been threatened by “Dog”.

Wow, I must be really slow today, I can’t see how being “fake” enters into this. I’d really like to think there’s more to @Self_Consuming_Cannibal than Godzilla/diarhea questions.

@iamthemob -You should base your life theory around what I think.Now go buy me a Ralph Lauren Black Label suit or a pony ;)

You two need to get a room.

@JilltheTooth There is much more to me, that’s the point though. That Godzilla question was just the most recent example of me being censored. I’ve asked many more questions that have been censored.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal Have you asked the moderators what their objection is for each specific question, and where that rule is stated in the TOS? I would think that kind of information would be helpful.

I have not been moderated all that much. Probably less than ten times in the couple of years I’ve been here. Of those times, there were only two that I disagreed with, and those disagreements got me very upset. Some would say irrationally upset. Perhaps so, but I do have a weak spot when it comes to self-esteem, and since I was so invested in this place and my questions, those moderations tipped me over the edge into a kind of craziness.

But none of that ever helped. In the end, I had to learn to let it be. It wasn’t going to change, and the questions, in the overall scheme of things, weren’t that important. It was just that I had no perspective when those things happened. It’s a problem I have in other parts of my life, too.

I, personally, am glad you’re here. I like edgy questions, or questions that invite one to be creative. I hope you can figure out how to invite us to be wacky without killing the spirit of your questions. I understand that it can be difficult, but if you work with it, I have a feeling you’re the kind of person who would have no trouble learning how to do it. I sense that, like me, it kind of becomes a point of principle, and that keeps you from wanting to bend.

Like I said, I didn’t bend a couple of times, and I left fluther for a while each time. Eventually I came back. Of course, YMMV.

@wundayatta There have been times that I ask why the question is inappropriate and have received answers that I disagreed with. There were even times when I specifically quoted the TOS and proved that I was in the right, but to no avail. I appreciate the encouragement and I am glad to know that some people can appreciate edgy questions and encouragement of creativity. Feel free to check out my profile and see what few questions have “made the cut.” Not all are edgy I don’t guess, but I don’t feel that any are too bland.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal I seem to have answered many of those questions.

@wundayatta Well I hope they was entertaining and thought provoking.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal How come you have two accounts? One for this one and one for Self Consuming Cannibalis Back..

Technically, about half of the questions that you have asked this go ‘round could have been sent back as “duplicate”, since they are the same exact questions that you asked back in January. Sex with Golden Girls and dissin’ on Richard Simmons just isn’t deemed that thought provoking by the moderators. I’d probably be more sympathetic to your arguments if you hadn’t stirred up the same exact debate the last time you were here.

@Simone_De_Beauvoir Because back in January I accidentally deleted my original account. (The one I’m using now) and I so in order to come back I had to get a seperate account. Well I didn’t know it but Dog told me the fluther staff would be able to reinstate my account if I asked them and they did. I don’t use the other account now.

@syz The only reason some of my questions were duplicate was because when I accidentally canceled my account I didn’t know if my questions got deleted. I’m not looking for sympathy so if I don’t have yours I think I will live. My question is pretty specific.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal If you wish I will post on this thread a rundown of the questions and quips and why they were moderated. If you think it will help i will be glad to do this for you. (Give me a little time though as I am working.)

As I stated in the moderation pm we do not want you to leave and we actually feel you could become an asset to the community. I suggested that you lurk and get to know Fluther better. I still suggest you do this.

@Dog Go for it. That will let people know specifically what’s being censored and then they can make an educated assumption of me and whether they think I am being treated right or wrong.

And thanks for your words of encouragement.

@Dog I think you might be proud. So far all three of my questions that I have asked today have not been removed.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal Isn’t that why you posted this “question”? To elicit sympathy? Or was it purely to create strife? And please drop the tired old doggerel of censorship. It’s a privately owned site, with rules enforced as fairly as possible. The censorship argument gets debunked each time a disgruntled user decides that the rules shouldn’t apply to them.

Basically, Fluther tries very hard to be a high quality question-and-answer site, with a strong social component. Decisions have been made by the owners and managers as to how to maintain that quality, the “look and feel” of the site. The attention to grammar and spelling, the lack of tolerance for personal attacks, and the quality of the questions allowed is what makes Fluther different from other sites out there. We think it’s why so many people come here, love it, and stay. It’s not a fit for everyone, but that’s okay. That’s what’s so amazing about the internet – there’s something out there for everyone.

You think your questions are great (if I may presume to speak for you). The moderators, as a group, feel that some of your questions are not suitable for Fluther (indeed, since we moderated the same questions back in January, that would seem to me to be an indicator that we’re pretty consistent). You have the option of a) responding to the moderation team when your question is returned to you with a explanation of why you disagree b) editing your question so that it fits the guidelines as described to you or c) dropping it and moving on.

Or, you can post inflammatory comments, work to create divisiveness, and generally earn the title of “troll” (which, by the way, is one of the other items that are considered antithetical to the quality of the site).

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal Cool. I will work on it my next break. I want to do it to help you see where the line is more clearly.

@Dog I don’t know why you’re so patient with me, but you’re cool as hell as far as I’m concerned! :-)

@syz It was to create a discussion and get answers, which I have clearly done.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal – stop egging it on.

@mama_cakes – stop egging it on. ;-)

isn’t this where @augustlan threatens to pull over the car?

[mod says]: Okay guys, please keep the bickering to a minimum. The question is about moderation, not any personal issues users might have with each other. Thank you.

@iamthemob “isn’t this where @augustlan threatens to pull over the car?” LOL

@KatawaGrey Works for me. I’m just sticking up for myself. If I’m not insulted or spoke to in a disrespectful way then I have no problems with anyone.

Food fight!

@ChazMaz LOL. I’ve come to expect nothing but words of wisdom from you and so far you haven’t let me down! LOL Here’s some lurv.

Lulz dramaz.

I remember when I threw a bitch fit back in the day about moderation and the rules. Remember the good ole’ times, Auggie? XD

You learn to adjust to the website and if you can’t adjust, then you leave. Now, adjusting doesn’t mean you automatically have to agree with how a site is run, it just means you can tolerate it enough to be apart of the community and that the facets you enjoy outweigh the facets you don’t enjoy. In the end, if a site is causing you distress, that is only a reflection on you and your lack of self-control to not be able to just walk away. When a site is built and rules are established, they can be made, tweaked and tailored at any time in any way, shape or form.
Does Fluther have high standards? Yes. Does it have higher standards than most q&a sites? Yes. Is it our responsibility that if you want to stick with a site and enjoy it, you must adjust rather than expect the founders to actually make changes that fit your own personal needs? Fuck yes. They can’t please everyone and it’s a waste of time to try and please everyone because it’s impossible. Everyone will have differing views and opinions regarding what they like and don’t like and how they think the site should be run. You either deal with it or leave. Now, it’s absolutely okay to make suggestions and push for them, but it’s better to make a suggestion than to bitch or create a question that directly or indirectly insults the website rather than a question that asks what you need to do in order to solve your dilemma. If you want to still think in your own mind that you think the site should be run a certain way, that’s fine. But no one needs to continuously bring the dramaz over their own dissatisfaction, here. Again, that’s when it becomes a reflection on you rather than the website.

It’s certainly not impossible to learn how to write a question here.
Just consider spelling and punctuation and how you’ve worded your question. If you place it in the wrong section or if you include inappropriate tags, the mods will fix it for you, but you are responsible for the question and it’s details. There are little things like including (NSFW) when appropriate, not asking for actual answers on homework questions and not personally attacking a group of people with a glaringly obvious loaded question. Normally, the latter would be moderated. Just browse the site and look at all of the examples of questions that didn’t get moderated and your question-asking skills shall increase.
You can also PM a mod if you’re still unsure whether or not your question is appropriate and ask them first, before you post it.
I’ve done that before.

This site does have higher standards regarding asking and answering questions for many reasons and while you may not agree with all of their reasons, you have to consider and understand the good that it does do for the well-being of the site. For example, way less trolls.

Coming from my old q&a site, I’m just glad Fluther allows you to curse.

Anyway, I’ll shut the fuck up now.

Thank you kindly.

- Vanessa

@Vunessuh Wow that’s weird I can’t ask a question about a bowel movement but yet saying “fuck” is ok? That makes no sense.

@Self_Consuming_Cannibal sigh

You can totally ask the question (as referenced above). You just need to make it a question, and not a joke that people can either agree or disagree with. ;-)

PS – to again dispel any censorship myths, and I quote: “Why, it doesn’t hurt anyone? Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck.”

When I make a joke and ask “What are your thoughts on this?” that is a legitamit question. And my questions don’t hurt anyone either.

@iamthemob “Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck.” Wasn’t that one of big bird’s songs on sesame street!?! XD

@ucme : No, it was Barney.

Funny, is is not uncommon for new member (me included) to have a “bitch fit” when coming aboard.
Sometimes it gets worse with time. Kind of like riding the rapids.

Fluther is so… Human.

@JilltheTooth Ahh, of course it was. Not a suprise coming from an enormous purple headed beast. The filthy bugger.

Let me clarify:
I am going to the trouble of doing this not so you can openly debate the moderation decisions but to give you a glimpse into the moderation process and the thought that goes behind it.

Also the helpful notes I am adding are my own and may not reflect the moderation staff as a whole.

I am hoping that you glean the information you need to use your ample imagination in a way that will stimulate interesting and even thought-provoking discussion here.

——————- Questions – Oldest to newest (Meta questions not included)———————
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“Do you think Karate Kid Part 2 and 3 should’ve been made in reverse order?”

This question is up and was not moderated.

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“Is Richard Simmons proof that sometimes even God can sometimes make horrible, horrible mistakes?: I mean how could god make a creature so vile and confused as Richard Simmons if he was perfect?”

Rejected for poor quality. As mentioned prior we do not find questions that bash other humans, even if they are celebrities, acceptable.

On a side note this feels slightly gender-phobic. Perhaps you did not intend this, but for the record, at Fluther we do not believe in any form of bashing or racism.
Gay bashing even in jest has no place here and is not tolerated.

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“If you had to sleep with a Golden Girl, which one would it be?: If suicide wasn’t an option and you HAD to sleep with one of the Golden Girls, which one would you do and why would you pick her? lol”

Rejected for poor quality. Again this is mean- spirited and does not provoke a thoughtful conversation aside of more bashing of sex with senior citizens. We have seniors on this site and they are witty, brilliant and even sexy. Open your mind and expand it beyond putting others down.

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“Wrestling fans, would any of you like to see Hornswaggle finally get the beating of a lifetime?”
This question is up and was not moderated

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“Does anyone else think Al Sharpton is a bigot and a racist? Why or why not?: I do because he’s always screaming discrimination and always blaming white people for every bad thing that happens to black people and that keeps the racial tensions high and I’m sure he knows it.”

This question is up and was not moderated.

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“If Michael Jackson was still alive and you was going to die, would you rather him or Marilyn Manson raise your kids and why?”

This question is up and was not moderated. (But that being said it has no details at all and was vulnerable to moderation for bad prompt.)

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“How would you want to die?: I want to die peacefully like my grandfather…Not like the passengers in his car who was screaming and yelling the whole time! AHHHH!!!”

This question is up and was not moderated.

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“Is it just me or does anyone else think that Karate Kid 2 and 3 were made in reverse order?”

Rejected as a duplicate of your previous question.

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“Is Richard Simmons living proof that even God can make horrible, horrible mistakes? LOL? : this is just for laughs”

Later a quip after a response: “Wow. what a serious answer to a question that specifically stated it was just for laughs. Anyway, thanks for your input. Here’s you a star.”

Rejected Another reason aside of the duplicate (and the reasons the original was rejected) is that you asked this clearly to post a joke and did not want a discussion unless it continued to make fun of the subject. As mentioned- that’s not the way we roll here.

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“Not that I would want to be faced with such a horrible, horrible decision; but if you had to, which Golden Girl would you sleep with?: Oh yeah, suicide’s not an option. LOL.”

Rejected for poor quality and as a duplicate of a rejected question.

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“Would anybody else like to see Horswaggle finally get the beating of a lifetime?”

Duplicate- you asked this already.

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“Does anyone else think Al Sharpton helps keep racial tensions high? Why or why not?”

this is a duplicate but it has not, as of this writing, been removed.

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“Diarrhea and Godzilla ared quite similar… When either is around you know an attack’s coming and that it will be brutal. What are your thoughts on this and do you agree or disagree?”

Rejected There are a few problems here. The first is a typo. Please use proper spelling in your questions and responses.The quips in this question have a few typos- just take your time to post and re-read to be sure. The second is that there is nothing in the description at all. We are here to discuss topics and details are needed. Just popping a title and skipping the details is enough to get it pulled for low quality. The third thing is that really the question is written more as a joke than an actual desire to solve a problem or to have a conversation.

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Just to let you know, I do not take the trouble to do this unless I think a member has potential. I am certain you can be clever and witty without demeaning others. I am also certain you can ask questions that are real questions that make others think, while still having an underlying element of humor.

But I would like to see your non-witty side as well. Your intelligent side that can bring quality responses to the questions of others and maybe even solve a problem or really help someone in need.

I hope it helps.

I have to go to work now. I am way behind.

I love this site but….. I love @Dog more. :D

Getting popcorn, settling in…

=)

Wow. @Dog – I am humbled before your presence.

I always thought you Mods sat around eating hot dogs and reading the comics.

I wish @Dog was my RL mommy. Well, @Dog and @Auggie.

@ChazMaz: Ahem. Some of us eat tofu dogs.

who are the sexy seniors?

@cockswain Me. :-)

Do I count? I don’t get discounts yet, but I am a member of AARP!

sure ladies. Ol’ cockswain is up for anything.

@cockswain How you doing?

@chyna: Well, sounds like a challenge to me!

Can I back the car up?
@Self_Consuming_Cannibal ”I’m an only child and when I was a child my imagination is what had to keep me entertained. I am now an adult (believe it or not) and my imagination hasn’t stopped.”
Are you sure about this? After seeing @Dog post the questions you’ve asked, I’m tempted to argue that your imagination did stop long before you were an adult. Which golden girl to sleep with? A Wrestling character getting beaten up? The similarities and differences between Godzilla and diarrhea?
Perhaps when the adult imagination shows up, you won’t get so many questions censored. Lord knows there are plenty of questions to ask that don’t involve making fun of celebrities, discussing the merits of poop, sleeping with old women, or beating up midgets.

Hypothetical questions usually work, even when they’re stupid, too more often than not, it seems. So “Would you rather be attacked by Godzilla or diarrhea?” might fly so to speak.

In fact, I may have already ignored that question…

@Dog you may have waited a long time for me to say this, but I do believe in giving credit where it is due, so…

Thank god (or whatever) for moderation.

Be prepared to wait awhile before I say it again.

@Bernard – Come on…

“The similarities and differences between Godzilla and diarrhea?”

I want to know!

One issue I see is that your questions are asked in a leading way. No fair. Let me make my own decisions about whether or not I’m going to have fun with it. And if you really want me to have fun, ask a really stupid question.

The other issue is the attitude I feel behind these questions. It’s not pleasant. It’s not, as far as I can tell, necessary. It really says more about the questioner than anyone else. In fact, I kind of think the moderators are saving you from yourself. There’s no need to self-destruct. If you want to be destroyed, I’m sure we could arrange that. Either that, or more likely, talk you out of it. “We love you, man!”

@ChazMaz One is a monster and the other is a…. well… monster, I guess.

Arrived too late and missed the modded personal attacks. Bummer. For those who saw them, were they any good? I like a good fight!

I love this site. Period. I know it is frustrating to learn different ways of communicating, especially when one is convinced their style of communication is flawless. But, when someone chooses to be a part of a community, it is important to figure out how to effectively communicate in order to convey who you really are and to have mutual understanding. Effective communication does not take away from one’s personality. I hope @Self_Consuming_Cannibal and others learn to keep their personality and find creative ways to effectively communicate. Humor is always appreciated here!

P.S. I read the wrestler question when it first appeared because it caught my attention. However, because I had no idea who the wrestler is, I had no opinions. @Self_Consuming_Cannibal, I think there is an effective way to ask such a question about wrestling, and I would love to see it happen!

I know it is frustrating to learn different ways of communicating, especially when one is convinced their style of communication is flawless. But, when someone chooses to be a part of a community, it is important to figure out how to effectively communicate in order to convey who you really are and to have mutual understanding.

Well done! I think this is a lesson we’re all learning better and better while we’re here (I know I am).

Kudos for pointing this out. This is one of the situations where I wish I could give more than one GA.

I love your questions, keep them the way they are. Don’t even consider being fake.

I’d like to add to @daytonamisticrip‘s encouragement by saying fake doesn’t equate to having to learn effective communication. Autheniticty is not only encouraged here, but expected. @Self_Consuming_Cannibal, please continue to be you AND allow effective communication to help us meet you.

Good job @Dog !
By the way @Dog, are you sure Richard Simmons is gay?

@josie I’m not even convinced that he’s human.

@josie One of the removed questions above referred to Simmons as “confused.” I did not know how to interpret this and assumed- perhaps incorrectly- that it was a gender based assumption. Either way it was a good opportunity to clarify our stand on homophobia.

I’m pretty sure I flagged most of your questions.

where has the asker of this question gone? Does he want to stay or go? I hope he stays he sounds like fun, but I know it takes a while to get used to fluther I just hope patience reigns!!

I harken from another cyber Q&A site and have had difficulty with the question asking process here too. I detect a loftier mission here and an attempt at more intellectual interactions. But then of course the site I came from has gone through many shifts across the last four years and some of what we used to ask and comment upon and how we used to comment four years ago immediately gets pulled by moderators construed as being cyber bullying when in reality someone just provided fodder for a good joke. You aren’t allowed to do that here either. I guess all the comedians and artists will just have to join Neitzche and Jesus in hell with all the rest of the heretics. Being the artist that I am I can make a really nice hand basket for your travel if you like.

Right off the top, Asking half a question…, and filling in the details with nothing but a rant would be reason enough to moderate the question.

What’s the fuss about? There are guidelines, and “Diarrhea and Godzilla are quite similar… When either is around you know an attack’s coming and that it will be brutal. What are your thoughts on this and do you agree or disagree?” is a simple poll question.

I knew @seazen would see the logic in it. ;-)

@cockswain Good question, who are the sexy seniors. LOL

@Bernard Yes I’m sure that my imagination has never stopped. Some of my questions have been removed simply because some people don’t feel that it can stir up an interesting discussion. With enough imagination ANYTHING can be discussed. I never said my imagination matched my age. To me, mature is another word for boring.

I’m sorry if you don’t have the time, imagination or desire to answer some of my “off the wall” questions, but that doesn’t mean they are not creative. Too bad creative is just an opinion, otherwise this could be cut and dried. I especially thought that thinking up a similarity between Godzilla and a bowl movement took some thought.

“Perhaps when the adult imagination shows up, you won’t get so many questions censored.” Once again I never said I had an adult imagination, I just said my imagination has never stopped. Different strokes for different folks, I happen to find sleeping with old women, bowel movements, beating up midgets and making fun of celebrities hilarious!

Just because you don’t find the humor in it, doesn’t mean that others won’t or that it doesn’t exist.

@wundayatta “And if you really want me to have fun, ask a really stupid question.” Well according to (almost) everyone, I accomplished just that.

And while I appreciate the civility behind your answer, why do you think that asking dumb, poor quality or unimaginative (in the opinion of some) is a form of self destruction? My thoughts don’t hurt anyone and they make me laugh.

And for the record, I’m glad you (all?) love me. I love you (all) too. Well at least the one’s who shows respect. I don’t need someone to agree with me, but disrespect is just wrong.

@prolificus Yes it is very frustrating when I’m too spicy, racy or offensive (or however you would like to describe me) to be myself. Most of the questions I would love to ask I already know will be unacceptable so therefore I don’t think I can completely be myself.

What you all see is like watching a rated R movie on a standard cable channel. Either parts of the movie are blurred out or cut out completely. Because too many can’t handle it or will be offended.

@daytonamisticrip Thank you for the encouragement, but unfortunately if I keep my questions the way they are they will be taken off or I could even get kicked out of fluther.

@johnpowell Well thanks for flagging me. I’m always glad to know that who can handle me and can’t. Have you ever thought about being a school hallway monitor. I bet you were the school tattle tale wasn’t you?

@sakura I had to go for a little while, but I am back now. I’m glad you think I sound like fun, I’d like to think that I am fun too. I’m glad that you seem open minded too. Hope to see you around fluther.

@Joybird I loved your answer. We certainly need more of that level of creativity here! + lurve.

When looking at your comments above @Self_Consuming_Cannibal, I’d say you got the potential to ask appropriate Fluther questions. Use your potential, apply your skills and abilities properly, and become who you are. Say goodbye to your teen brain and move on. Enjoy eating beef or vegetables.