# Upholding a Culture of Open Discourse **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 29, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941 "2025-05-29T20:26:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Praedito\_Ingenio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/praedito_ingenio/32/462251_2.png) [@Praedito\_Ingenio](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Praedito_Ingenio)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/1 "2025-05-29T20:26:06Z")
Just wanted to take a moment to encourage everyone—myself included—to help foster a forum environment that supports open, respectful discussion. EVE thrives on diverse playstyles and perspectives, and we all benefit when the conversation stays fair and consistent, regardless of who’s speaking. Flagging posts simply because we disagree doesn’t make an argument stronger—it only signals discomfort with _disputatio aperta_. Weak ideas should fall to better ones, not be hidden behind moderation tools. Even when we disagree—especially when we do—the space must remain level, open, and inviting. Everyone deserves the same opportunity to share ideas without being drowned out, mischaracterized, or flagged into silence. What are some ways we, as a community, can better support that kind of healthy discourse? ---
**Author:** ![Aisha\_Katalen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/aisha_katalen/32/387724_2.png) [@Aisha\_Katalen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Aisha_Katalen)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/2 "2025-05-29T20:27:22Z")
Oh great another 0 day posting alt. I wonder why. ---
**Author:** ![Praedito\_Ingenio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/praedito_ingenio/32/462251_2.png) [@Praedito\_Ingenio](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Praedito_Ingenio)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/3 "2025-05-29T20:29:18Z")
> [@Aisha\_Katalen](#): > > I wonder why. Thanks for being the first to jump in — it takes a bit of courage to step into an open debate. Your input helps set the tone, and I appreciate the willingness to engage respectfully. o7 ---
**Author:** ![Praedito\_Ingenio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/praedito_ingenio/32/462251_2.png) [@Praedito\_Ingenio](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Praedito_Ingenio)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/4 "2025-05-29T20:34:01Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/4X/7/8/f/78f2550b21ee1f29958ab6833fcee495b5c5e1b3.png) ---
**Author:** ![Bakster\_Kane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/bakster_kane/32/460913_2.png) [@Bakster\_Kane](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Bakster_Kane)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/5 "2025-05-29T20:35:42Z")
Hello and welcome to the Forum. If you decide to stick around you will learn who to ignore. For example @Aisha_Katalen This person is never being constructive and always dismissive of others. Have a nice day 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gloria\_Exercitus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/gloria_exercitus/32/509735_2.png) [@Gloria\_Exercitus](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gloria_Exercitus)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/6 "2025-05-29T20:48:59Z")
Congratulations on being certified. Welcome to the asylum. ---
**Author:** ![Malak\_Starfire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/malak_starfire/32/501915_2.png) [@Malak\_Starfire](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Malak_Starfire)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/7 "2025-05-29T21:00:17Z")
> [@Praedito\_Ingenio](#): > > Flagging posts simply because we disagree doesn’t make an argument stronger—it only signals discomfort with _disputatio aperta_. Weak ideas should fall to better ones, not be hidden behind moderation tools. The community can flag posts for a variety of reasons, it could simply be not posting in the right sub-forum. Moderators do go through and unflag stuff that is not breaking any rules, or moves a topic and unflags, or contact the user with steps or reasoning as to why it was breaking rules. Moderation is key to keeping discourse civil and it’s always best to discuss any matters directly with the ISD who reached out. ---
**Author:** ![Gealbhan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/gealbhan/32/452651_2.png) [@Gealbhan](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gealbhan)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/8 "2025-05-29T21:12:46Z")
You basically just asked a cage full of monkeys not to fling their poo. It’s the best analogy I could think of to describe what you’re asking for on this forum, lets be real here. ---
**Author:** ![Tiger\_space\_Thedark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/tiger_space_thedark/32/373728_2.png) [@Tiger\_space\_Thedark](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Tiger_space_Thedark)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/9 "2025-05-29T21:17:55Z")
no one want to have an open discourse because it mean having their views be challenged ---
**Author:** ![Skadoos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/skadoos/32/409261_2.png) [@Skadoos](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Skadoos)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/10 "2025-05-29T21:43:31Z")
Oh look, it’s Swing Vote. ---
**Author:** ![Meridan\_Night](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/meridan_night/32/488304_2.png) [@Meridan\_Night](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Meridan_Night)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/11 "2025-05-29T21:47:13Z")
No kidding. Kind of too much to ask for an open discourse when this one person is just role-playing the hell out of the forums. ---
**Author:** ![Aiko\_Danuja](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/aiko_danuja/32/481237_2.png) [@Aiko\_Danuja](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Aiko_Danuja)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/12 "2025-05-29T22:26:28Z")
If you find your posts are getting flagged, because you are spamming the forum with trite nonsense, it is advisable to recycle your alts every few months so you can continue spamming without anybody realizing you are the same person. It’s like the old saying, “Wherever you go, there you are…” except in this case you pretend otherwise. Good luck capsuleer, and fly SAFE! Honestly, you remind me of a guy who always said that he just wanted to have a polite conversation about game mechanics, such as ganking in HIghsec and griefing of new players by me. I eventually had to block him, and then he biomassed. I’m sure he had a lot more to say, and I can’t wait to see the next chapter in your story! ---
**Author:** ![Arthur\_Aihaken](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/arthur_aihaken/32/504104_2.png) [@Arthur\_Aihaken](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Arthur_Aihaken)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/13 "2025-05-29T22:28:20Z")
Getting flagged is pretty much a right of passage on the forums. I probably get flagged at least once a week. Why? No idea - don’t care. Make sure you get fitted out for your straightjacket and enjoy your stay… ---
**Author:** ![ISD\_Bahamut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/isd_bahamut/32/411846_2.png) [@ISD\_Bahamut](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/ISD_Bahamut)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/14 "2025-05-29T22:54:22Z")
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**Author:** ![ISD\_Bahamut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/isd_bahamut/32/411846_2.png) [@ISD\_Bahamut](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/ISD_Bahamut)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/upholding-a-culture-of-open-discourse/487941/15 "2025-05-29T22:55:17Z")
As much as it’s always good to talk…talking about moderation is prohibited, which means this will now be locked. Fly safe o7 ISD Bahamut