why are most forums run republican-style despite their democrat leanings?

[brianmanahan]

in my years on the internet i have noticed a trend. most of the internet forums i habitate have noticeable democrat leanings amongst their denizens and leadership, but the way in which these forums are run is primarily republican-style.

for example:

- forums are owned by successful wealthy capitalists or capitalist ventures, or are associated with the products or services of a large corporation
- the purpose of the forum is primarily an income stream for the owner
- forum leadership and denizens typically do not have an adequate minority representation
- forum leadership is not directly chosen by the populace, but by the general representation of the other leaders (who were chosen by the owners)
- low or no taxes on forum denizens (though some forums charge a fee, and some well-to-do denizens donate money to the forum sometimes in exchange for benefits or favors)

i had noticed some other similarities too but i cant remember them all. still, i definitely see more of a republican lean in the style of leadership which is an interesting development in my assessment of forums and one which i will certainly continue to observe and report on in the future.

 

[Jaskalas]

Of course there are some distinctions... we're not shackled to the forum, our participation is voluntary. Try telling that to your government. Also... we've no 'skin' in the game, no money invested... aside from our time. Is that a 'value' that gives us a 'right'?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Is bacon Dem or Rep?

 

[brianmanahan]

Of course there are some distinctions... we're not shackled to the forum, our participation is voluntary. Try telling that to your government.

like any forum, you can leave

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

like any forum, you can leave

If pjabber is elected moderator, I will!

 

[cybrsage]

PJ is the one who will provide balance to the moderation...

 

[boomerang]

in my years on the internet i have noticed a trend. most of the internet forums i habitate have noticeable democrat leanings amongst their denizens and leadership, but the way in which these forums are run is primarily republican-style.

for example:

- forums are owned by successful wealthy capitalists or capitalist ventures, or are associated with the products or services of a large corporation
- the purpose of the forum is primarily an income stream for the owner
- forum leadership and denizens typically do not have an adequate minority representation
- forum leadership is not directly chosen by the populace, but by the general representation of the other leaders (who were chosen by the owners)
- low or no taxes on forum denizens (though some forums charge a fee, and some well-to-do denizens donate money to the forum sometimes in exchange for benefits or favors)

i had noticed some other similarities too but i cant remember them all. still, i definitely see more of a republican lean in the style of leadership which is an interesting development in my assessment of forums and one which i will certainly continue to observe and report on in the future.

We will be anxiously awaiting your next observation.

Now show us how smart you are and draw a correlation between these forums you have been observing and the world around you. You may be bright enough to draw some parallels between them and if you're really smart, you'll ascertain why those similarities exist.

Looking forward to an update!

 

[brianmanahan]

We will be anxiously awaiting your next observation.

Now show us how smart you are and draw a correlation between these forums you have been observing and the world around you. You may be bright enough to draw some parallels between them and if you're really smart, you'll ascertain why those similarities exist.

Looking forward to an update!

thats a great idea, i will start working on that promptly

 

[brianmanahan]

some of my current proto-thoughts on boomerangs suggested topic for my new research:

- forums may be a good medium for testing government and we should try all different models of government on forums
- forum COCs are analagous to real life laws, but forums rarely have a document specifying why they exist ala constitution/declaration of independence. does this imply they are more totalitarian in nature?
- money is the grease that moves everything in the world
- men, above all else, desire power

i think i have enough to start writing a whitepaper

 

[DominionSeraph]

in my years on the internet i have noticed a trend. most of the internet forums i habitate have noticeable democrat leanings amongst their denizens and leadership, but the way in which these forums are run is primarily republican-style.

No, most forums are not run like Conservapedia.

 

[shortylickens]

Is bacon Dem or Rep?

Libertarian.


:sneaky:

 

[Jaskalas]

Libertarian.


:sneaky:

Well it IS liberated from the pig... good catch!

No, most forums are not run like Conservapedia.

Isn't it quite clear though, we have 'bosses' here and if they're not happy with the results we get the 'pink slip'.

Moreover, not many folks are taking the subject seriously. Shame, cause there might be some political topic to be found about human nature. Forums are not bound by any bill of rights. Of course we're also not bound to them. Makes it a rather causal affair then, where mods run wild in the 'streets' and we just try to stay out of their way.

 

[shortylickens]

Well it IS liberated from the pig... good catch!

 

[brianmanahan]

Shame, cause there might be some political topic to be found about human nature.

absolutely, i think every political topic tells us something very deep and personal about ourselves, if we look hard enough.

Forums are not bound by any bill of rights. Of course we're also not bound to them. Makes it a rather causal affair then, where mods run wild in the 'streets' and we just try to stay out of their way.

so maybe feudalism? (or lord of the flies? :awe

 

[Greenman]

Most forums are made up of the few who can do whatever they want, and all the rest that have to follow arbitrary rules.

 

[Jaskalas]

so maybe feudalism? (or lord of the flies? :awe

The comparison can hardly be made, people living under feudalism COULD find somewhere else to go... but that wasn't so simple as clicking a mouse button. You greatly risked your life to travel or move. I'm afraid internet users do not share that risk.

 

[DominionSeraph]

Isn't it quite clear though, we have 'bosses' here and if they're not happy with the results we get the 'pink slip'.

Since when are rules Republican only? Republicans are differentiated by the types of rules: Small-minded, racist, echo chamber, self-centered morally relative ones.

 

[PJABBER]

If pjabber is elected moderator, I will!

Hmm. Maybe I should apply for the job.

I've got the thick skin required and I am indefatigable.

My dominance quotient is high.

:whiste:

 

[DominionSeraph]

I've got the thick skin required and I am indefatigable.

Which is an admission that your bias is so deep that no light can reach you, which is why you are unqualified.

 

[PJABBER]

Which is an admission that your bias is so deep that no light can reach you, which is why you are unqualified.

Is this you, brony?

 

[cybrsage]

Since when are rules Republican only? Republicans are differentiated by the types of rules: Small-minded, racist, echo chamber, self-centered morally relative ones.

True, Republicans are differentiated by being against the Democrat style rules you listed. I am surprised you said such, though!

 

[cybrsage]

Hmm. Maybe I should apply for the job.

I've got the thick skin required and I am indefatigable.

My dominance quotient is high.

:whiste:

 

[OVerLoRDI]

I heard the ancient Greeks had a sweet forum.

 

[dmcowen674]

why are most forums run republican-style despite their democrat leanings?

in my years on the internet i have noticed a trend. most of the internet forums i habitate have noticeable democrat leanings amongst their denizens and leadership, but the way in which these forums are run is primarily republican-style.

for example:

- forums are owned by successful wealthy capitalists or capitalist ventures, or are associated with the products or services of a large corporation
- the purpose of the forum is primarily an income stream for the owner
- forum leadership and denizens typically do not have an adequate minority representation
- forum leadership is not directly chosen by the populace, but by the general representation of the other leaders (who were chosen by the owners)
- low or no taxes on forum denizens (though some forums charge a fee, and some well-to-do denizens donate money to the forum sometimes in exchange for benefits or favors)

i had noticed some other similarities too but i cant remember them all. still, i definitely see more of a republican lean in the style of leadership which is an interesting development in my assessment of forums and one which i will certainly continue to observe and report on in the future.

You answered your own question.

It's very much like the makeup of the country.

The rich rule, the poor drool.

 

[brianmanahan]

I heard the ancient Greeks had a sweet forum.

i would have loved to partake in the greek forums! i wonder if they still do them?

but alas, i do not know greek

and also dont have a time machine