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In reply to the discussion: Does the Group need/want a host? [View all]pipoman
(16,038 posts)36. I'm not seeing how this effects
his ability to act unbiasedly as a host. We all have our beliefs, every host will. I can't think of another person, including my lovely bride, who I agree with 100%. Frankly, I believe iverglas could be a good host here if she wished to be a host..there are few in this group I disagree with more than her, but given group agreed upon guidelines believe she would perform her hosting duties honorably.
edit..if we don't allow people with diverse viewpoints on this topic to serve as hosts, I believe the group could become an echo chamber...which would be a shame. Diversity of viewpoints and freedom to express those view points is debate stimulating.
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I'm not a denizen of the Gungeon - but kicking so your fellow citizens see your post.
gateley
Dec 2011
#1
Perhaps a few more "Ayes" would be in order, although there's no real definition
petronius
Dec 2011
#11
I haven't seen any way that they could; I think the community standards referred to by
petronius
Dec 2011
#21
I understand that in the alert, you write your own note about why you're alerting
krispos42
Dec 2011
#22
Thanks for the feedback. I guess I think you can be pro-gun but against some gun proposals. Like....
Logical
Dec 2011
#32
I think if it became a problem with the first Host, and the first Host refused to retire...
krispos42
Dec 2011
#33
I don't think those committees are really analogous to the Host's duties, though.
krispos42
Dec 2011
#45