Luna: can ME's signature "mask" be used as the "icon" instead of the knife?
that will tie it into the SW site. The knife seems stereotypical like HelloTech's post on wannabe SP
Ed: I don't think sorting threads by topic is for "stopping trolls" but to help members focus on msgs already filtered.
It may take time to learn to stay on topic, so the first step is to organize, and then encourage staying in that section.
EX: relationship advice/counseling/recovery section would allow self-help people to focus on just those threads
psychological assessment/online tests, interpreting scores/symptoms would be for more informed discussions
religion and philosophy: again this can go very deep and in detail given the intelligence level of members here
Luna: as for trolling and also the shark bait bullying:
can there be a section for senior members who specialize in doing this so they control who is invited to post there
If trolls or new members post in the "shark tank" section it is understood they are asking to get their heads bashed in
No mediation and empathetic long posts are welcome here, if it is clear that is the intent and the posters agree to it!
can there be a section for "conflict counseling" where the relationship advice/counseling/recovery can be focused
- new members can choose to post there (where it is agreed no shark bait attacks are on these threads)
- trolls can post their own threads there for counseling, especially if even the shark tank doesn't want them in there
(but trolls are not to post on new member threads, only threads they start themselves)
the general / unmoderated forum will remain mixed and open to any and all posts/members
[only posts that are designated for restricted areas would be self-moderated by senior members in those sections]
[I suggested a dark theme for the shark bait bullying section; and a light theme for the counseling/conflict resolution]