***** VERY IMPORTANT WARNING: Adult content on NSC

[TonyW]

I understand your position, it can't be cheap running this forum, but to delete anyone's former posts (that were perfectly accptible before Google crashed the party) is just not right.

 

[Bozza]

Great idea, what are the timescales involved in moving all the data into archive? Can it be done quickly?

It would take me about 5 seconds.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

But an idea might be to archive off everything old to a page Google can't view and then allow a large group of trusted NSC users moderating access to that archive such that they can view threads, clean if required, and move back to the Big Board when appropriate and slowly re-build up the history again.

Seems fair

 

[skipper734]

Google have their work cut out if they are going to apply this hypocritical censorship across the web which they control so much of. Looking at the top of the page it looks like they have already implemented it.
This is a fantastic site, to remove an element of it as a result of outside censorship would change it completely, as every poster would be watching language, pictures they were posting etc. it would become bland and unusable for normal people.
I would pay to keep it in it's existing form.

 

[eastlondonseagull]

Am very surprised that Google have a problem with that Ronaldo thread - that's extremely mild compared to some of the stuff that's been on here.

 

[sam86]

Yeah, ads have gone. Have you temporarily turned them off D, or is Google taking no prisoners?

 

[theonesmith]

It would take me about 5 seconds.

That sounds good then. Only possible downside that I can see is Google's take on the move, but if the reasoning was thoroughly explained then it should also be in our favour

 

[El Presidente]

Google have their work cut out if they are going to apply this hypocritical censorship across the web which they control so much of. Looking at the top of the page it looks like they have already implemented it.
This is a fantastic site, to remove an element of it as a result of outside censorship would change it completely, as every poster would be watching language, pictures they were posting etc. it would become bland and unusable for normal people.
I would pay to keep it in it's existing form.

All we are suggesting is that NSC is a nipple free zone (and clam shots of course). Swearing will not be prevented, and a bit of smut I suspect is fine too.

 

[TonyW]

I'm a bit suprised you didn't stamp this out a while ago to be honest Bozza - NSC being free-for-all site for all ages and all. Just hope it's not too late.

Free-for-all as long as you post stuff that Google say you can....so not really free at all then!

 

[Bozza]

Yeah, ads have gone. Have you temporarily turned them off D, or is Google taking no prisoners?

They've turned the advertising tap off. We are now losing money quickly.

 

[El Presidente]

It would take me about 5 seconds.

Yes, but how long would it take you to archive the data though.............

 

[TonyW]

All we are suggesting is that NSC is a nipple free zone (and clam shots of course). Swearing will not be prevented, and a bit of smut I suspect is fine too.

But how do we know where to draw the line?
Any form of OUTSIDE censorship can sod right off as far as I'm concerned.

 

[theonesmith]

I understand your position, it can't be cheap running this forum, but to delete anyone's former posts (that were perfectly accptible before Google crashed the party) is just not right.

See I'd agree more strongly with you if it were posts of value, but if it is just pictures of smut (while I still get where you're coming from) they don't really add that much value to the website- unlike say, Bozza's point that a lot of the threads document our fight for Falmer. I don't use nor like the pictures on the website and if it is a toss up between the two then for me it has to be the income

 

[brakespear]

But an idea might be to archive off everything old to a page Google can't view and then allow a large group of trusted NSC users moderating access to that archive such that they can view threads, clean if required, and move back to the Big Board when appropriate and slowly re-build up the history again.

good idea

See I'd agree more strongly with you if it were posts of value, but if it is just pictures of smut (while I still get where you're coming from) they don't really add that much value to the website- unlike say, Bozza's point that a lot of the threads document our fight for Falmer. I don't use nor like the pictures on the website and if it is a toss up between the two then for me it has to be the income

have to agree with this too - there are far better repositories of free porn on the net if you really can't go without

 

[strings]

If you got 500 people to pay I'd be amazed.

"It's only a quid, mine won't be missed, everyone else will do it."

Users paying/donating is, for me at least, an absolute last resort.

Absolutely. I was thinking as I read the other posts that NSC charging would cause me to leave.

I love NSC, and have long suspected that I spend too much time lurking on here (I usually read things, even if I don't post). The introduction of a fee would be just the motivation I need to get on with other (dare I say - more important) things in my life.

I'm not saying I'm against charging, I'm just saying that I couldn't justify paying to myself.

 

[Art Vs Science]

Personally, i would rather pay a tiny amount to keep NSC as everyone wants it rather than pander to Google and it's mighty control over the internet

 

[sam86]

Absolutely. I was thinking as I read the other posts that NSC charging would cause me to leave.

I love NSC, and have long suspected that I spend too much time lurking on here (I usually read things, even if I don't post). The introduction of a fee would be just the motivation I need to get on with other (dare I say - more important) things in my life.

I'm not saying I'm against charging, I'm just saying that I couldn't justify paying to myself.

You'd leave NSC rather than paying £1 (one pound) a YEAR? Bullshit. You're too hooked

 

[theonesmith]

Yes, but how long would it take you to archive the data though.............

How would the archiving work? I guess the threads would have to be stored in a good order to allow for quick and efficient moderation by teams of volunteers?

 

[TonyW]

See I'd agree more strongly with you if it were posts of value, but if it is just pictures of smut (while I still get where you're coming from) they don't really add that much value to the website- unlike say, Bozza's point that a lot of the threads document our fight for Falmer. I don't use nor like the pictures on the website and if it is a toss up between the two then for me it has to be the income

I know I'm digging my heels in a bit here, and yeah, most of the posts are not of great value, but sometimes an "inappropriate" bit can turn up right in the middle of a perfectly decent post.
If that could upset the plebs at google, then they aren't worth having.

 

[albionite]

Google's terms state:

As stated in our program policies, AdSense publishers are not permitted to place Google ads on pages with adult or mature content. In addition to photos and videos which contain nudity or sexual activities, below are some other examples of unacceptable content:

* Lewd or provocative images
* Crude or indecent language, including adult stories
* Sexual tips or advice
* Sexual fetish sites (e.g. foot fetish content)
* Adult toys or products
* Ads or links to external sites containing adult content
* Adult links and/or adult keywords within the meta data in the source code of your site

Half of NSC threads will have to be deleted