I think I arrived just after it got removed... So I would like to see it reborn.

 

Yes, it was I who finally put into words what every DLP member has been missing these past few months. Well maybe not the majority of the untainted new folk and Middy of course.
S&P is the epitome of what DLP stands for. We are described in many ways by those outside out community, with the majority of those descriptions just variations of that which is the legacy of S&P.

We all know we crossed the line the last time S&P was around. It got to a point where it lowered the general IQ of the community as a whole, yet without it, our conversation can become mundane, boring and most importantly, not fitting of the description we rightfully deserve.

I am making a plea to bring back the S&P forum, not only due to its pivotal nature in the essence of which all are, but to be able to have a place to post and discuss numerous things which may not being discussed elsewhere, but sometimes need to be said. Yet they are mostly of a Sick and Perverse nature, as the name entails.

I propose that we bring back S&P into our realm, under certain conditions.

1) To actually see the S&P forum, an option must be selected in the USER CP with the default set to off.

2) RULES. There are lines which should not be crossed, however humours they can be.

and finally.

3) No post count. Such a thing as one posts count are said to reflect the reputation of the poster, in numerous ways. Ones post count of DLP is a highly respected figure. You seen a bunch of new member join the board, post like crazy, and then you see them banned. Why? Because they are complete fools and don't have the Intelligence to either comment on what is being discussed, add to the conversation or otherwise. On DLP, ones post count reflects how much they involve themselves in discussions with thoughtful responses. If they do not do this, they don't last, as is the will of what DLP stands for. S&P should be no different. But as the nature of S&P in itself, it does not pose enough substance to be graced with the high level IQ that the rest of the forum possess on average.

S&P was, in my opinion, purely humour and should continue to be for those amongst us. Sure a steady stomach is needed some times, but I believe that we are all mature enough not to let it develop into the shit it became previously.

That is all.

 

Sick and Perverse was fun, but people crossed the line. I'd have no problems against seeing it reinstated as long as firm rules are laid out with extremely harsh consequences for those who take it upon themselves to break those rules.

OEM's idea sounds like a good one. An option in the User CP would be an excellent way to prevent posts showing for those who don't want to see such things. Likewise, I also agree that posts in S&P shouldn't contribute to a user's overall post count. As OEM said, some perceive peoples' post counts as an indication of their standing in this community... and lets face it, the majority of the posts in that section couldn't have been described as intellectual debates.

 

I'd like to see it come back too. I have seen some references made to it in the older threads and I am quite curious about it. Oh and I support the idea of making the posts not count.

 

I watched S&P in amusement, while it was here. It was fun to see the shit that went on in there. I (fourthed?) support this petition. On the condition that at least two new moderators are appointed (with powers only able to be used in S&P) to watch over the section, as it's a full time job. And that harsh penalties (1-year bans, etc...) be enacted for anyone dumb enough to break the rules in S&P.

EDIT: And that posts don't count in the new S&P.

 

Sounds like fun to me.

The links in Xiph0's first post seemed like a lot of fun. Pretty please?

 

Considering the examples in the initial posting, I wonder how sic and perverse was the stuff that crossed the line?

Oh - and if something like that should be activated it should be visible only for users, neither for guests nor for spiders. Shit attracts flies and repulses other people.

 

"Demon God of Chaos"

 

I would love to see the sick and perverse section get reborn. After a long day of school the first thing I always used to go to was the sick and perverse section.

 

I agree, S&P was a hell of a lot o' fun. I also agree with the making it invisible to non-users/members. We don't need to scare them away so soon.

But I think one year bans are a little extreme.

 

Huh? I thought that's the stuff in the "awesomely bad HP-fanfic" thread ...
http://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=1766&p=87278

 

The Modern Day Mature Discussion/Political subsections evolved out of part of the S/P Section, and I have also missed it just a teensie little bit -- ok I won't lie, I've missed it a lot. If it got brought back though, I would like to have both a UserCP thing and a vote by the current members of it about whether or not the person was allowed in.

That way, the real idiots could be kept out (so we wouldn't have to see or be linked to pictures of Dobby/Hermione doing the dirty deed).

 

I agree. I want this to stay our personal disgusting, guilty pleasure.

As one of the former mods/ whatever the fuck I was, I would LOVE to see it brought back.

But so much good stuff was lost....I'm concerned that this would just be a poor attempt to try and recapture the original magic when the site was new, and it had an "anything goes," sort of attitude.

Nevertheless, I feel like its worth a shot.

Post it in games, make it invitation only, and posts don't count.

That I would support. I don't know if I'd want to be a mod again, (need time to think about that...) but, I'd certainly hang around a lot

 

I personally never liked S&P much, but I always thought that a site like DLP needs a section where everything is allowed (as long as its legal, of course). IMO, setting any sort of 'reasonable' boundaries on S&P would only serve to make it into another version of MD.

Of course, much of the original material and atmosphere is lost and can never be recreated (which is why I'm against deleting parts of the forum for whatever reason). But still, I say open it under Mature Discussion, set up a warning sign, remove all limitations on what content is allowed, and we'll see where it goes from there.

 

I would loooove to see it return, I was highly disappointed when it was taken down.

I like the idea of it being an invitation thing with no posts counting. Twould be good.

 

I also wish it was back, it was such a laugh some of the stuff that came up there, I told some kids some of the stories and their jaws dropped.

I like the invitation only thing also, only members who have proved themselves responsible users should be allowed. Who would be willing to send out all the invites though if it was brought back? Or would it be if you have been at DLP for so long then you are invited.

It would also be cool to show that you are a member of the SP section, maybe something added to the name?