How to be a good member of the family.

[bmudd14474]

I feel silly having to even post this but as of late several members dont know how to be kind humans to each other and to be honest are acting like asses.

So to be short and sweet there will be no warnings going forward no matter whom you are new or old. You will be escorted from the site and be promoted to NON-MEMBER.

Not sure how much more clear I can be.

We are a family FRIENDLY forum. If you dont like what someone is saying flag it if its offensive or heres an idea MOVE ON.

Sorry to be so blunt but this will stop.

Thanks.

Management.

 

[Brokenhandle]

We have an awesome place here on SMF, and to all the mods...you do a wonderful job! I can use a computer to a point but have no clue on how much work you all do to keep it going, but thank you all cuz it's worth alot to us.

Thank you
Ryan

 

[tx smoker]

HOORAY FOR YOU BRIAN!! As well as the rest of the staff. To be honest I have been VERY disappointed in a lot of the commentary I've seen recently. I respect that people should be able to voice their opinions but feel it must be done in a respectful manner, not in a way that your ideas are the only right ones and everybody needs to agree with you. I do however agree with you that it's sad things have progressed to this point but kudos to you for giving folks the chance to present their views respectfully and stepping in when they don't.

Robert

 

[BandCollector]

Yikes!

Noted and THANKS!

John

 

[bmudd14474]

Sadly I have to make this post. We all need to know that we come to this place to talk about and learn more about what we love to do. But for some reason we have forgotten how to be decent to each other.

 

[pushok2018]

Sorry to be so blunt but this will stop

Brian, there is nothing to be sorry what so ever.... You are absolutely right on this. Thank you!

 

[tx smoker]

Sadly I have to make this post. We all need to know that we come to this place to talk about and learn more about what we love to do. But for some reason we have forgotten how to be decent to each other

To put things into a little better perspective, I honestly believe that the vast majority of the folks here have maintained the mantra of the forum. There seem to be just a couple of folks that are fanning the coals of a flame war. I do however agree 100% with your need to post this and support you, as well as the rest of the staff, wholeheartedly.

Brian, there is nothing to be sorry what so ever.... You are absolutely right on this. Thank you!

Also 100% in agreement. Well stated.

Robert

 

[bill ace 350]

Thanks.

I love the information and knowledge sharing here.

However, there are members that will twist your words, put words in your mouth, twist context.....

I feel sorry for some who post a step -by - step breakdown of their recipe/ process only because they don't want to be lectured, sharp-shot, ridiculed etc.


Remember, just because someone here has been a member for a long time does not mean that many new members don't have a vast wealth of knowledge to share.

No matter what type of forum, there are inevitably a few members who, for whatever reason, think they "own" the forum.

Ignore those types, share information, learn and enjoy!!

Let's keep this forum fund and informative.

 

[tx smoker]

Let's keep this forum fund and informative.

HERE HERE!! I'll second that motion real quick.

Robert

 

[fivetricks]

I'm not sure how I feel about this..I guess I tend to agree because this is a "themed" forum but tbqh, the conversation can tend to run a bit vanilla from time to time. How many "my first pork butt" threads can one find interesting.

A bit of healthy spirited discourse is ok IMHO. But it should to confined to a dedicated area.

 

[Will Squared]

I feel that discussions and even disagreements can always be kept respectful.

My Wife & I have been together 44 years. We don't always see eye to eye... and I can be grouchy sometimes when I get hungry... but Family goes much deeper.
We are all Brothers and Sisters.

 

[tx smoker]

A bit of healthy spirited discourse is ok IMHO. But it should to confined to a dedicated area.

I don't disagree with you in the least, but I feel that it should also be done in a respectful manner. Sadly that respect has gone by the wayside in a couple of recent threads. I'm all for a thread getting "derailed". That means you have posted something that people find interesting, want to be involved with, and expand on it. IMOH, nothing wrong with that. I've seen threads go 15 different directions before they run their course, and that's great as long as the commentary is positive, supportive, and respectful.

Just my .02 and probably getting some change back,
Robert

 

[BandCollector]

I feel that discussions and even disagreements can always be kept respectful.

My Wife & I have been together 44 years. We don't always see eye to eye... and I can be grouchy sometimes when I get hungry... but Family goes much deeper.
We are all Brothers and Sisters.

Thanks W Will Squared !


The trend these days is: "Me First and the hell with everyone else".

I for one am glad to be a part of a forum where most of the members are respectful of one another!

It's not that hard to disagree with someone without being rude or disrespectful.

Love and Peace,

John

 

[pushok2018]

We are all Brothers and Sisters.

Well said. Thank you.

 

[Brokenhandle]

I feel that discussions and even disagreements can always be kept respectful.

My Wife & I have been together 44 years. We don't always see eye to eye... and I can be grouchy sometimes when I get hungry... but Family goes much deeper.
We are all Brothers and Sisters.

Will I think the term my daughter uses is "hangry", and it's fitting! Cuz it happens

Ryan

 

[tx smoker]

Will I think the term my daughter uses is "hangry", and it's fitting! Cuz it happens

There's a new one I need to embrace....and apply to Tracy when she comes home from work less than happy and with an empty belly. Thanks for sharing Ryan!!

Another derailed thread but in a good way,
Robert

 

[BandCollector]

I'm not understanding this "hangry" thing.

Can someone explain.

John

 

[Will Squared]

Hungry + Angry = Hangry...

 

[BandCollector]

Thank you. . .I can be a bit slow at times!

John

 

[Will Squared]

I first heard Hangry on a Snickers commercial...