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Permalink Reply by Jane "Electric Blue" on September 6, 2010 at 3:35pm

I have noticed this a bit too.

I don't think it helps moderation is just deleting whole threads that are vaguely controversial though, I think this makes people feel like they are being treated like children. Deleting threads that have discussed controversial points just means that it will happen again, because people won''t find it in a search and realise it has already been discussed.

Moderators should be moderating not censoring, there are plenty of other ways to cool down a situation rather than just vanishing a thread.

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Permalink Reply by Arsyn- Of the Exentrix on September 6, 2010 at 4:02pm

I'm relatively new but I havent really noticed anything like this at all. Its all been fairly neutral. A lot of "I need help with this" "o yeah! Been there, here's what I did *insert anectdote*" and then all is cool. I've seen people get kinda fired up about mild political incorrectness but other than that I havent seen anything bad :/

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Permalink Reply by katie ely on March 19, 2011 at 2:24pm

i agree! i've heard of a few HC members mentioning things about experiencing negativity, but personally, i haven't! though i would be very sad if i did.

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Permalink Reply by Daniela VI on September 6, 2010 at 4:14pm

Ive heared this before but for me Hoop City feels like home. I always tell my boyfirend how loving and united is the hooping community. I hope it stays like this. I love it here. Hoop people have a big heart!

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Permalink Reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy on September 6, 2010 at 5:16pm

I don't expect a community of any sort to be homogeneous and have one opinion about things. I think people have this idea that all hoopers are the same person and we're not. That's part of the problem in my opinion. The world is full of diversity and that includes the hooping world.

Conflict happens. It's part of life. It's how we handle conflict that's important.

However, differences of opinion are not necessarily conflict. And a few differences of opinion do not necessarily equal a trend.

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Permalink Reply by Snarfy on September 6, 2010 at 6:04pm

I agree. The same goes for any community, really. Not all hoopers are going to have the same passions, beliefs, opinions as everyone else who is in the sport. Or..whatever this is. :P

I have only been here a couple days, and it doesn't seem more drama-ish than anywhere else on the net. Seems to be a nice mix up of people to me.

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Permalink Reply by Laura "Baila" on September 10, 2010 at 7:03pm

Super well put! And may I add to this that we are all coming from different cultures all around the world. All these cultures have different ways of communicating and because of that one person may sound snarky to one person, yet justified or even kind to another. As long as we can keep our minds open to the differences in communication we all have the way we handle conflict, as Caroleena mentioned should be easier.

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Permalink Reply by Jamie Vernon on March 17, 2011 at 2:59pm

ahhh! I so agree with you here! So many people assume because you hoop you fit neatly into some hippity dippety stereotypical box. I love hooping because there are no rules, no one style and endless combos and possibilities, which is kind of what I look for in a friend I suppose. I have noticed some bad attitudes and even a bit of unfair moderating but all water under the bridge...I like how you put it. We should be able to tackle controversial subjects and even *gasp* disagree with one another, as long as we agree to do so generally peacefully. Save the ruckus for INSIDE the hoop, people! :D

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Permalink Reply by Pauliann on March 19, 2011 at 9:55pm

I always love reading what you write on this site. I feel as though you (not unlike many other people but I've noticed this especially with you) think things through and always have very insightful comments.  You seem to be a good role model on many levels!! I love the way you worded the last paragraph of your comment!

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Permalink Reply by circularlogic on September 6, 2010 at 5:41pm

Now & then there is a divisive topic for sure, but I still think Hoop City is one of the most positive, joy-focused places around. The vast majority of posts are pro-hooper above all else. There's a lot of sharing & giving & support here.

There's bound to be conflict in any public forum-- that's just the way it is-- we're complicated humans & there are going to be disagreements. But I've been a member here since before the City got its name, & I still love it to pieces. My focus is to keep posting positive, hoop-centered, welcoming, supportive words, & "be the change." Truly, I think that's what will do the most to keep Hoop City's loving spirit alive through its growing pains.

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Permalink Reply by Jamie Smith on September 6, 2010 at 8:17pm

I agree that a community definitely doesn't have to have one opinion, it's great to share a diverse set of opinions and I love that about Hoop City, but I also think that some people's ideas of constructive criticism, for example, borderline on just mean comments, granted, i'm not saying this for everyone, just a few that i've noticed. I'm not saying that hoop city is no longer a positive or hoop-centered place, just that I've noticed a few things that are changing direction, but not everything, perhaps i should have worded my entry differently. I just overall love hoop city for what it is and do not want to see anything change about it.

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Permalink Reply by circularlogic on September 6, 2010 at 9:37pm

I do know what you mean-- & I would certainly hate to see Hoop City comments degrade to the level of YouTube, for example, where there really does seem to be an atmosphere of unnecessary cruelty. But so far I haven't seen very much of that sort of thing here, thank goodness! (Though I've been a bit out of the loop the past couple of weeks so admittedly I've probably missed some of the things you refer to.) Mainly I think it's up to the positive among us to keep the Hoop Love shining here... & I can tell you are a force for good! :)

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