So exactly who (which groups) woud gain authorization to enter the forum?

Would the log-in and password be the user's own username and password or would the NSFW forum be password protected with just one password? I think the former would be harder to implement considering the software of this forum.

I'm not sure I like the idea of having a whole separate forum. I remember the discussion about having a sex forum, which basically turned into the Health forum.

I mean, when you register, you agree that you're over the age of 13, even if you're lying about your age. So if you encounter something you don't agree with, then there isn't much that can be done.

It may be difficult to say that it should remain a case-by-case basis, but I think that works best. If it really is inappropriate, it will be closed.

The thing with the password forum is that the password could easily be leaked.

And I don't really like the idea of a whole separate forum either. I think a "sub-forum" within createBlog would do just fine.

So how would the NSFW forum work?

Edit: By separate forum, I meant one still on CB, somewhere in the Community Center.

The password and login name are merely symbolical, and should be the same ones that we use for Createblog. Rather than for identification purposes, that information would be used as a signature according the user has read the warning notice and enters that place at their own risk, etc... .

I was thinking of a forum board within createblog, but not integrated in any particular subgroup. As I see it, that forum should be only limited by the rules that affect createblog as a whole. For example, posting explicit pornography would still be a violation of the rules but spam topics, macros wars, etc... could run apace.

EDIT: Post count should be disabled for the NSFW board, as it is for the Sandbox.

^I like that idea.

To quell any fears about the password leaking; what would a moderator do if they found out that a member's account was hacked by someone? Also, I think there could be a list of people who have access to the NSFW subforum, either as a pinned topic within the forum or a list backstage, similar to the warning tracking thread.

Also, a rule could be implemented in the Locker Rooms & Health as to giving out accurate information. The same rule could be implemented in the NSFW forum if any questions about sexual acts or other explicitly sexual things are asked.

I believe someone proposed that any member could ask for the password; whether to give the password or not would be up to the moderator, I suppose.

This would also make it easier to keep track of who has access to the NSFW forum, if we go with Radhika's idea of listing people.

Theorically our movements in CB should be logged, although I am not sure if that's the case in here as it is in many other online forums. If CB follows the norm, tracking users around the site shouldn't be a problem.

I would use the NSFW forum for dumping all wacky topics in it, while trying to keep the accurate information in the Health Forum or in the Locker rooms. Otherwise there's not much of a point in having a "free-for-all" board.

Well, if the intention is to keep all of the more accurate information in the Health and Locker forums, then the NSFW forum would just become another Sandbox forum (without the PG-13 rule). Which we really don't need.

Then the best solution is to clean up the Lockers.

The best solution is to leave things as they are, as they by and large work very well, and individual probems can be dealt with as and when they arise.

What if its jsut a random series of numbers that changes each time its given out to a member??

Like Radhika and James (and myself previously), I still don't think that it's that big of a deal at all. I haven't heard or seen too many complaints on vulgarity of the topics and I don't think things like that warrant warnings or anything. Like everyone else has said, as a guideline for any member, if you see a topic that is disagreeable, report it and it will be dealt with.

Excellent point, and I would like to add those who respond to the topic as well.

I'm more concerned with the lack of respect some individuals have for those who may be having a legitimate problem, or a sincere concern than I am with "PG13."

I've been to/participated in Forums that have NC17, limited access sub-forums. (Not that I'm saying we need an NC17 forum, just stating an example).

It seems that what they do is have people ask for access to that forum as opposed to access automatically given when registering if the age requirement is met. Those who abuse the privilege will be banned from that particular forum. It's based on username access as opposed to password access.

There are good and bad aspects to this. The good is that not only will there be potential limitations on those who may get offended, but it will give those who are of age and maturity an opportunity to express themselves more freely without the fear of offending or having a mod slap a PG13 Violation/Thread Closure/Thread Edit on them. The bad is that there are always those who will get in (one way or another) and either get upset because they're offended (which quite frankly should be null and void if they wanted to come into that forum in the first place) or those who want access just to have access to another subforum and disrespect, go beyond the line (which of course hasn't been created/drawn), etc.

With the whole Rated R forum thing, I think little kids could easily access the forum by lying about their age or something. So, I'm kind of for the password protected forum.

Diana, I can of see where you're going with it. The password can be changed often to prevent hacking. Maybe it could be changed weekly.

Quite frankly, I'm annoyed with the whole "think of the children!" attitude here. If someone feels they're mature enough to be let into an R-rated forum, let them. If they start something or make a big deal out of it, they can either be banned or we can remind them that they chose to go into that forum and that it's their problem.