Political Forum?

[Hanna]

Ты мои посты читаешь? Вот этот, например: "Russophobia" and "Russophilia" :) ?
Сколько предложений, думаешь, я получила? Ноль.

I think I noticed it. Fair enough. I think you should explore this further, and do a trial, with yourself remaining the "super mod" who can sack the two if it doesn't work out. I think it would though. I suppose the solution is either:

--1-2 bilingual (RU/EN) people or
--1 Russian speaking, one English speaking.

--If you are concerned about bias etc then you would have to choose two with "matching" opinions so they can moderate each other, as well as the forum.

Best thing would be if somebody from Belarus or Kazakhstan would step forward. I think they are more open minded about Ukraine and can sympathise with both sides without being accused of partisanship.

I think if you post in this forum, or the General forum about it, you'll have more success in finding somebody!
Alt. you could approach people that seem suitable to you, via PM.

[Lampada]

I think I noticed it. Fair enough. I think you should explore this further, and do a trial, with yourself remaining the "super mod" who can sack the two if it doesn't work out. I think it would though. I suppose the solution is either:

--1-2 bilingual (RU/EN) people or
--1 Russian speaking, one English speaking.

--If you are concerned about bias etc then you would have to choose two with "matching" opinions so they can moderate each other, as well as the forum.

Best thing would be if somebody from Belarus or Kazakhstan would step forward. I think they are more open minded about Ukraine and can sympathise with both sides without being accused of partisanship.

I think if you post in this forum, or the General forum about it, you'll have more success in finding somebody!
Alt. you could approach people that seem suitable to you, via PM.

Не уверена, что в настоящий момент возможно найти беспристрастного обозревателя политических событий. Интересно, знаешь ли ты кого-нибудь такого в своём окружении? Может, если только совсем равнодушный ко всему человек.

[Hanna]

Не уверена, что в настоящий момент возможно найти беспристрастного обозревателя политических событий. Интересно, знаешь ли ты кого-нибудь такого в своём окружении? Может, если только совсем равнодушный ко всему человек.

No, I know.Most of the Russian speaking members here would be banned if they expressed their views on Ukraine and many other things in an English speaking forum. I would probably have been banned for some of the things I've said about the US.

I think you are normally very tolerant and broadminded yourself, however the impression I am getting is that it's just been too much, too intensive lately, and that you are probably affected by the Ukraine issue on a personal level.

I really don't mean to push you against the wall with this. So if the final verdict is "no" then fair enough.

I really think somebody from Belarus would be able to see both perspectives in this question, don't you? Or even if somebody like that can't be found, then surely there are people who could just pledge to let everbody have their say, as long as they don't attack individuals or indulge in blatant hate speech.

I would offer to moderate myself, but it's too hard to read all the posts in Russian and sometimes I don't visit the forum for a few days. Also people might not perceive me as objective and fair.

[Lampada]

No, I know.Most of the Russian speaking members here would be banned if they expressed their views on Ukraine and many other things in an English speaking forum. I would probably have been banned for some of the things I've said about the US.

I think you are normally very tolerant and broadminded yourself, however the impression I am getting is that it's just been too much, too intensive lately, and that you are probably affected by the Ukraine issue on a personal level.

I really don't mean to push you against the wall with this. So if the final verdict is "no" then fair enough.

I really think somebody from Belarus would be able to see both perspectives in this question, don't you? Or even if somebody like that can't be found, then surely there are people who could just pledge to let everbody have their say, as long as they don't attack individuals or indulge in blatant hate speech.

I would offer to moderate myself, but it's too hard to read all the posts in Russian and sometimes I don't visit the forum for a few days. Also people might not perceive me as objective and fair.

Спасибо за добрые слова! Откровенно говоря, понятия не имею, насколько нейтральны могут быть белорусы или казахи. И где они у нас? Был Дима, ушёл, хлопнув дверью, вроде из-за модерации. Точно не был нейтральным.
Ты себя видишь нейтральной и беспристрастной?

[Hanna]

Ты себя видишь нейтральной и беспристрастной?

Нет Не совсем. Вот почему я не добровольно. У меня есть твердое мнение о некоторых вопросах. Но я могу, если я хочу...

[Lampada]

Нет Не совсем. Вот почему я не добровольно. У меня есть твердое мнение о некоторых вопросах. Но я могу, если я хочу...

Ну, захоти! Можем тебя попробовать, если сможешь быть просто сторонним обозревателем и нейтральным критиком. Журналистом как бы.
А я тогда в Политике буду защищать Украину!

[Hanna]

Ну, захоти! Можем тебя попробовать, если сможешь быть просто сторонним обозревателем и нейтральным критиком. Журналистом как бы.

Хорошо давайте попробуем! Я понимаю, что надо быть нейтральной. Что должнa сделать, чтобы начать?


Edit - Alex post put me off a bit. I assume I can still make a comment if I want? I will not write any anti-American rant as a Mod though, because people might get the view that it represents the view of the forum. And for me, availability varies a lot. When I work, normally only in the evenings. I can't access this site from work and login as myself - they check where people go online. Anything controversial and you are history.

[Alex_krsk]

Не уверена, что в настоящий момент возможно найти беспристрастного обозревателя политических событий. Интересно, знаешь ли ты кого-нибудь такого в своём окружении? Может, если только совсем равнодушный ко всему человек.

Беспристрастных людей не бывает.
Беспристрастным бывает только закон.

[the_blade]

Не уверена, что в настоящий момент возможно найти беспристрастного обозревателя политических событий. Интересно, знаешь ли ты кого-нибудь такого в своём окружении? Может, если только совсем равнодушный ко всему человек.

Я могу! Я нейтрален ко всему как мамонт растаман