Is it Cooler Outside? Anyone else getting fed up?

You two are aware that those type of threads are mostly in the off-topic forum, which is perfect if you want to occupy and contain these threads in one place instead of having them spill out everywhere... even more than they already do.

Yes.

No.

Most places online don't allow "low effort" posts and spamming.

Ah, so it is one of those "old men yell at the sky" type of comments. Otherwise, why even complain that kids are contained somewhere instead of everywhere?

EDIT: Most places have off-topic for off-topic reasons and most forums are primarily forums instead of chess site which want to keep players on the site, even if they write nonsense. 

Also, most places I've been to don't like double or multi-posting either

Sure.

Also you might ask me if this place is so full of sh*t why don't I leave?

Mostly it's because I like chatting about chess, topics like:

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/responses-to-italian-game-for-beginners

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/game-analysis/trade-of-bishops-how-to-identify-if-it-is-a-good-trade

And probably a dozen others if I looked through my past topics.

I would never ask that, forums are either for informative discussion or never ending sh*tslinging and this one gives both. 

But do you really feel that those type of topics are created in serious sub forums like "game analysis" or "chess openings"? I bet it mostly "off-topic" and "general" which are inflicted. And given how moderation is working, they would be swamped 24/7 with threads and post to remove otherwise.

It's about creating a culture. Sure, right now they'd be swamped, since they've allowed so much garbage. But starting many years ago this was a decision. The forums weren't like this in the past.

And if it only affected the off topic forums it wouldn't matter, but by allowing a lot of garbage, people who make serious topics and posts leave the forums.

I can agree with you on that. But wouldn't a softer approach work better: let them play in off-topic like a sandbox but then remove threads from everywhere else and be fast at muting any user who go ever the line. And those who don't break the rules but the spirit of the rules can be reprimanded by more experienced users.

I mean, I doubt that Mr. Cool would behave any better if we had harder moderation and he didn't really write that much offensive beyond his "you're dishonest, you're a contradiction and you lack sporting sense". Being stubborn isn't something to be muted for.

EDIT: Sorry, forgot about creating culture: I think some kind of "introduce yourself and read talk with other users" type of forum where you need to post 5-10 posts before they lett you access other forums would be good. Pretty sure some sites use those and it kinda works... kinda.

Can't disagree with that. But still, there should at least be an honest reason for locking it. Saying it was "out of topic" isn't true at all. There was a lot of the usual name calling and insults, but at least it stayed on topic (more than most at least).

It was repeatedly infested with trolls of the Sachin variety and the OP didn't do anything about them ....

Of course you don't have to agree with it, at that point I would stop engaging them in discussion. I said my peace, they said theirs, time to move on.

Thanks, but I'm not new here. Been posting on internet forums for years, long enough to know that you can't win arguments here and long enough to know anyone can resort to name calling.

I'm try to avoid the childish stuff, although sometimes I can't resist.

Agreed.

Me too.
NervesofButter's a blackguard!! Yaaaa!!!!

OK test successful. Deadly insult that isn't on their list of banned words has been identified and will be employed!

Blackguard, pronounced "blaggard" and meaning a nasty, horrible type of person who will always do the dirty on you. Let's see what a dictionary has to say .... contemptible person, basically.

Etymology .... from the common name for the lowest rank of servants at a court or stately home.

But maybe reinforced by this:
FROM WIKI<<The Black Watch is actually offensive to some Irish nationalists because of conflicts that occurred while members of that regiment were stationed in Northern Ireland. The ONLY thing to consider with the Black Watch tartan is where you're going to wear it.>>

The Black Watch was a Scottish Lowland regiment originally formed to watch the Highlands, for any sign of an uprising. They would have been held in the deepest contempt by Highlanders and of course, thought of as the Black Guard. Yes, I think we have an insult.

You have, sir!

I'm offended just watching 

Not for me it isn't. It's my right that I must exercise so as not to lose it, like voting in some places.

I forgot to be offended that you'd even suggest it was a choice.

That's a silly idea.