Headless Chicken Mode - Revision history

Human: /* Other Wikis */

Human — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:31:57 GMT

Other Wikis

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	==Other Wikis==		==Other Wikis==
-	While some ~~Wikies~~ have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems, the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.	+	While some Wikis have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems, the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.

	The experience of Wikipedia itself, which sometimes seems to be in an almost constant state of Headless Chicken Mode despite having an elaborate conflict resolution system, might suggest that it doesn't really matter much anyway.		The experience of Wikipedia itself, which sometimes seems to be in an almost constant state of Headless Chicken Mode despite having an elaborate conflict resolution system, might suggest that it doesn't really matter much anyway.

83.73.62.76: /* Other Wikis */

83.73.62.76 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:13:39 GMT

Other Wikis

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	==Other Wikis==		==Other Wikis==
	While some Wikies have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems, the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.		While some Wikies have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems, the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.
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		+	The experience of Wikipedia itself, which sometimes seems to be in an almost constant state of Headless Chicken Mode despite having an elaborate conflict resolution system, might suggest that it doesn't really matter much anyway.

	==Description==		==Description==

Human: /* Other Wikis */

Human — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:26:50 GMT

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	==Other Wikis==		==Other Wikis==
-	While some Wikies have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.	+	While some Wikies have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems, the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.

	==Description==		==Description==

Human: /* Reasons for headless chicken mode */ main reason

Human — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:14:31 GMT

Reasons for headless chicken mode: main reason

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	==Reasons for headless chicken mode==		==Reasons for headless chicken mode==
-	Reasons are many and varied. ~~One~~ factor is '''Lulz'''. Lulz involves rationalwikians making fun of each other. It’s always a bit tricky as perpetrators cannot see the reactions of victims. Then things go wrong and resentment which others didn’t know about gets out of hand.	+	Reasons are many and varied.
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		+	The main reason is an administrative crisis of some sort - trying to figure out how to apply RW's rather nebulous guidelines, usually ''after'' someone has taken action others consider to be too severe. This usually followed by much debate, some of it even on-topic. Goats and the Ghost of TK are invoked, and after the dust settles, nothing has changed.
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		+	Another factor is '''Lulz'''. Lulz is the use of humor of various kinds, and sometimes involves rationalwikians making fun of each other. It’s always a bit tricky as perpetrators cannot see the reactions of victims. Then things go wrong and resentment which others didn’t know about gets out of hand.

	==Examples==		==Examples==

Barbara Shack: /* Reasons for headless chicken mode */

Barbara Shack — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:45:21 GMT

Reasons for headless chicken mode

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	==Reasons for headless chicken mode==		==Reasons for headless chicken mode==
-	Reasons are many and varied. One factor is '''Lulz''' ~~lulz~~ involves rationalwikians making fun of each other. It’s always a bit tricky as perpetrators cannot see the reactions of victims. Then things go wrong and resentment which others didn’t know about gets out of hand.	+	Reasons are many and varied. One factor is '''Lulz'''. Lulz involves rationalwikians making fun of each other. It’s always a bit tricky as perpetrators cannot see the reactions of victims. Then things go wrong and resentment which others didn’t know about gets out of hand.

	==Examples==		==Examples==

Barbara Shack at 12:44, 17 March 2008

Barbara Shack — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:44:43 GMT

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	After the (temporary?) departure of TK, HCM was more usually engaged following any debate which involved [[religion]] in some way.		After the (temporary?) departure of TK, HCM was more usually engaged following any debate which involved [[religion]] in some way.
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		+	==Reasons for headless chicken mode==
		+	Reasons are many and varied. One factor is '''Lulz''' lulz involves rationalwikians making fun of each other. It’s always a bit tricky as perpetrators cannot see the reactions of victims. Then things go wrong and resentment which others didn’t know about gets out of hand.

	==Examples==		==Examples==

87.114.0.141 at 19:32, 5 March 2008

87.114.0.141 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:32:38 GMT

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	Headless Chicken Mode is [[RationalWiki]]’s response to stress.		Headless Chicken Mode is [[RationalWiki]]’s response to stress.

-	==~~Description~~==	+	==Other Wikis==
	While some Wikies have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.		While some Wikies have wimpish “Conflict Resolution Systems” or fascist “Hierarchies of Command” to resolve internal problems the valiant RationalWikians will have none of it.

		+	==Description==
	In their place they have “Headless Chicken Mode” (HCM). This mode can be invoked in one of two ways. The traditional method involved almost any sarcastic comment by [[TK]]. This was guaranteed to get stalwarts such as [[AmesG]] and [[Human]] up in arms, and equally certain to get those whom The Great Manipulator had been grooming to spring to his defense.		In their place they have “Headless Chicken Mode” (HCM). This mode can be invoked in one of two ways. The traditional method involved almost any sarcastic comment by [[TK]]. This was guaranteed to get stalwarts such as [[AmesG]] and [[Human]] up in arms, and equally certain to get those whom The Great Manipulator had been grooming to spring to his defense.

FalseFlag: Headless Shit Mode moved to Headless Chicken Mode

FalseFlag — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:37:29 GMT

Headless Shit Mode moved to Headless Chicken Mode

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L33t Vandal: Headless Chicken Mode moved to Headless Shit Mode

L33t Vandal — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:12:49 GMT

Headless Chicken Mode moved to Headless Shit Mode

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209.17.190.78: /* Levels */

209.17.190.78 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:14:07 GMT

Levels

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	Headless Chicken Mode (HCM), like DEFCON, has a number of levels.		Headless Chicken Mode (HCM), like DEFCON, has a number of levels.
	*HCM1 – example: any discussion in community standards. People remain friends, but debate is endless and ultimately fruitless.		*HCM1 – example: any discussion in community standards. People remain friends, but debate is endless and ultimately fruitless.
-	*HCM2 – example: any discussion in which TK claims there is a conspiracy against him. People take sides but nobody leaves. (Possibly an obsolete level.)	+	*HCM2 – example: any discussion in which [[TK]] claims there is a conspiracy against him. People take sides but nobody leaves. (Possibly an obsolete level.)
	*HCM3 – example: any discussion in which people make comments about religion. Feelings are hurt; questions about the meaning of the word “rational” are raised by all parties. The moral high ground is demanded by all and all have an equal sense of being badly used.		*HCM3 – example: any discussion in which people make comments about religion. Feelings are hurt; questions about the meaning of the word “rational” are raised by all parties. The moral high ground is demanded by all and all have an equal sense of being badly used.
-	*HCM4 – example: ~~an unjustified~~ block. Feelings are even more hurt. The word “disappointed” gets used a lot. Departures are threatened or take place. People disappear from the Wiki for a time or go very quiet. The phrase,“ You have private ####” begins to sound like a death threat. Something similar to, “I know where you live” said in the menacing accent of your choice.	+	*HCM4 – example: a [[malicious block]]. Feelings are even more hurt. The word “disappointed” gets used a lot. Departures are threatened or take place. People disappear from the Wiki for a time or go very quiet. The phrase,“ You have private ####” begins to sound like a death threat. Something similar to, “I know where you live” said in the menacing accent of your choice.
	*HCM5 – This mode has not yet been reached. Violent differences of opinion come to the surface. Many users leave and do not return. Sysops resign. Some articles catch fire.		*HCM5 – This mode has not yet been reached. Violent differences of opinion come to the surface. Many users leave and do not return. Sysops resign. Some articles catch fire.
	*HCM6 – This mode has not yet been reached. Irreconcilable differences appear. YEC’s take over all the articles. [[Tmtoulouse]] gives up power and the Wiki is forked with one part being taken over by [[TK]] and the other by [[Andrew Schlafly]].[[HeartOfGold]] returns in triumph.		*HCM6 – This mode has not yet been reached. Irreconcilable differences appear. YEC’s take over all the articles. [[Tmtoulouse]] gives up power and the Wiki is forked with one part being taken over by [[TK]] and the other by [[Andrew Schlafly]].[[HeartOfGold]] returns in triumph.