Loosing Integrity Of The Forum

[jcam222]

Brian you have never posted anything that's inappropriate for this forum. You should keep being you. This should be a place people feel comfortable sharing life with one another

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[chef jimmyj]

Members will joust and occasionally lock horns. When its done it should be done. But things can be taken too far. When disagreement or an often misunderstood Comment, turns into Packs of Wolves stalking, attacking or repeated biting at each other's Heels...That can get old real quick! Have some respect for what we have here and each other. I'm far from perfect and offer an apology to anyone I have offended. From this point, I will do my best to only rarely Stumble. Join me...JJ

 

[MJB05615]

I guess I'm guilty of posting off topic sometimes and apologize. I value the options of people on here and maybe have become to comfortable here. I will try to stick with smoke related post from now on. As far as negative post I have not really seen much of that. I guess I have not read those threads.

I agree with Jake. Brian I have never seen anything from you that was inappropriate. Keep being you, I agree.
I, like many others joined this Forum 3.5 years ago to originally learn more about smoking and all things related to smoking. It quickly became a way of life for me, lol. It's always been a safe place of enjoyment to escape the doldrums of everyday life. Most days I cannot wait to get on here to see what's going on, etc.
I've noticed the last 2-3 months there has been a lot less of the Political and non friendly posts, than there had been. So the Admins and Mods are definitely doing something about it. Thank you folks in charge for being proactive and helping all of us continue to enjoy this Forum as we always have.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Ok, first I'd like to apologize to yankee2bbq for calling him a banjo man. Sorry Justin, I was just picking on ya.

Compared to years past the site seems pretty tame to me, but I haven't been on as much as I used to be.
I would like to ask a question. What's the difference between Staff, Administrator, Moderator, etc etc.. as far as what they do/responsibilities?

Chris

No hard feelings bud! I’m not a snowflake.
You write as if you got a pretty mouth….

You make me smile when I hear banjo!!

 

[Dive Bar Casanova]

I’ve been a volunteer moderator in forums that had incredible income generation and member participation.

Blocking porn links, personal attacks, spam, kicking out long time good members that defaulted to wanting kill each other over their takes of the Steelers.

It was exhausting and I felt like one of those Central American soccer refs that entire county wants to have off’d over a yellow card.

What amazed me was in some cases one popular person can make or break a forum.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Thats a great point. I know its hard to interpret intent in text sometimes. I know I have personally read something and got pissed because of the mood I was in and then reacted. Then after the fact either the person I reacted too told me what they meant or I read it again when I was in a better mood and I couldn't believe I reacted the way I did at first.

Thank you for the folks that have sent me PM's as I have received a few good suggestions.

This is exactly true! Been there done that before. Whether it be a text on a phone or a post on here... sometimes being a long day or bad day makes things seem worse than they actually are.
I will say I still love this forum! You mods do a great job keeping things working! I can't say I even have a clue on what it takes or how much you all do, so a big THANK YOU for that.
Yes, there are alot of posts put up not smoking related... but there are also alot of sub forums and a great wealth of knowledge here to learn about.

Ryan

 

[Brokenhandle]

So here it is midnight on Monday night, or the start of Tuesday, however ya wanna look at it, sitting here eating my supper and it just dawned on me... I haven't seen one comment from several people. You know who it is.... some of those which is why this post was started. Do you not have any smart a.. comments to make? Or don't wanna make it obvious? And to the mods, hope I don't seem rude or disrespectful if I am please respond to me and tell me.

Ryan

 

[SmokinAl]

I’m a coleslaw addict.
Can you repost that Coleslaw recipe?

This is the dressing recipe. You can use bagged pre-cut coleslaw mix, or chop your own.

Have fun!
Al

 

[Brokenhandle]

And that ^^^^^ is why I love this forum! I chuckled yesterday about it but laughed this morning! I hope it's the best coleslaw dressing you've ever tasted!

Ryan

 

[clifish]

I too have not witnessed any bad back and forth comments...maybe coming from a Jeep forum with an entire political section I am numb to it? Once here I added to another members meme post with some memes that he deemed inappropriate. I got called out directly and I immediately removed them. He was right, I am a big boy, apologized and did not make a big deal at it by going back at him. There is no reason to muck up a forum like this with rude, mean behavior.

 

[bmudd14474]

So here it is midnight on Monday night, or the start of Tuesday, however ya wanna look at it, sitting here eating my supper and it just dawned on me... I haven't seen one comment from several people. You know who it is.... some of those which is why this post was started. Do you not have any smart a.. comments to make? Or don't wanna make it obvious? And to the mods, hope I don't seem rude or disrespectful if I am please respond to me and tell me.

Ryan

Ryan I hear what your saying but look at it like this. Making comments like this almost is a challenge to those that you feel like to cause issues. Then they fight back and people get upset and cry wolf. Comments like this can also be taken like a bully looking for a fight. Not saying that is what your doing but pointing out what could be someone's perception.

In the end if they aren't posting causing issues thats a good thing. Let's not challenge people into fighting because then we are just as much at fault as them.

By the way thank you all for the good dialog in this thread. It does help us all make this a better place.

 

[retfr8flyr]

I have not been here long enough to be considered and old timer but I have been here for a while. I have also noticed the social media style change in the forum. That is why I don't post much anymore, If I have something informative to say on a topic, that hasn't already been said, I will post something but I am not a fan of the current atmosphere here. I think the changes here are just a reflection of our society in general. Common curtesy and respect are disappearing in the Country, just like on the forum. I hope this place can recover and be what it once was but it will take some strong measures to make it so.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Ryan I hear what your saying but look at it like this. Making comments like this almost is a challenge to those that you feel like to cause issues. Then they fight back and people get upset and cry wolf. Comments like this can also be taken like a bully looking for a fight. Not saying that is what your doing but pointing out what could be someone's perception.

In the end if they aren't posting causing issues thats a good thing. Let's not challenge people into fighting because then we are just as much at fault as them.

By the way thank you all for the good dialog in this thread. It does help us all make this a better place.

Thank you.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

BGKYSmoker . Rick, Have not heard anymore from you. I know with the things you just went through your emotions are probably running high. Has to be tough packing up and leaving good friends behind and starting life in a new place than losing a pet on top of that. I hope things are getting settled out and wish you well. Looking forward to some more of that bread!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

BGKYSmoker . Rick, Have not heard anymore from you. I know with the things you just went through your emotions are probably running high. Has to be tough packing up and leaving good friends behind and starting life in a new place than losing a pet on top of that. I hope things are getting settled out and wish you well. Looking forward to some more of that bread!

I'm just low on the radar so to speak right now.
Yeah the move was good but sad also then our pup and today our other small pup got stung by a wasp on the face, we take him in at 3....Welcome to KY

 

[Colin1230]

I have not been here long enough to be considered and old timer but I have been here for a while. I have also noticed the social media style change in the forum. That is why I don't post much anymore, If I have something informative to say on a topic, that hasn't already been said, I will post something but I am not a fan of the current atmosphere here. I think the changes here are just a reflection of our society in general. Common curtesy and respect are disappearing in the Country, just like on the forum. I hope this place can recover and be what it once was but it will take some strong measures to make it so.

Maybe our 'Mama's Should Let Their Baby's Grow Up To Be Cowboys'.