Changes to Sub Rules (no more posts from new accounts) & Increased Enforcement of Rules

The moderators of this sub have become concerned about the drastic shift in tone of discussions since the end of the podcast. This is a notice about the status of the moderation changes, pending a formal notice.

Whatever differences of opinion between perceived 'camps' have become more entrenched and outright attacks and ongoing arguments between users are an hourly occurrence. For many, including the moderators the standard and tone of debate is no longer acceptable.

The Rules of the Subreddit clearly ask that conversation be conducted without ad hominem attacks and in a respectful tone.

We have decided that it is necessary to start enforcing these rules more rigorously in the following manner:

• users with new reddit accounts will not be able to comment or post links for a week after joining reddit.

• a breach of the subreddit rules can result in a temporary or permanent ban without warning.

• where an argument conducted on the sub between two users is ongoing, both users may be banned without notice.

• we are currently considering a change to the voting system, to either suspend voting altogether or to enable contest mode.\

More to follow within the next week....