Hope you're all happy now!

[Bob Denman]

Another way to look at the problem:
It's perfectly okay to KNOW that your information came directly from God...
It's equally okay to accept the fact that everyone around you doesn't agree; and move on... :thumbup:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

At least it wasn't about oil. Oh . . the humanity!

 

[Bob Denman]

At least it wasn't about oil. Oh . . the humanity!

 

[PMK]

After having some good info / topics moderated away, bothhere and recently on the FB Group, I gave the situation some serious thought. First, I admit not being angel, but have watched topics disappear that were a wealth of good technical or more important safety information.

As I menntioned, seeing this, I evaluated the time and effort I had spent writing valid comments to help others. Rather than gain control, it seems moderation is done with a strong single sweep, and all the efforts are wiped away. With that in mind, I changed my strategy regarding Spyder forums and groups, only post when needed and save the time and effort for better stuff. Kind of a bummer for those needing info, but they will get an answer from someone at some point.

The eye opener was a moderator on the FB group posting that my comments were deleted for political remarks. The stupidity of that is I know to never take a political side in an open forum such as here. So, it became apparent that the moderator that deleted the posts is maybe not qualified, and it will simply be a repeat at a later time. So, why be upset, prefer to have fun and save the time for better things. Sorry to those that need good info and do not get what they need. I can only imagine how many hours of typed posts were wiped away because the moderator punished the entire class for a few bad apples, but as they say, It’s good to be King or Queen in some cases.

 

[Two cats]

Where's the thread police when you need them. Sitting at the doughnut shop:gaah:. Happy Trails To All. And To All Good Riding.

 

[UtahPete]

They know who they are. But it doesn't hurt any of us to be reminded once in awhile to keep posts civil. I think the real reason I started this thread is I was pissed that an otherwise informative and worthwhile discussion that deserved to be kept alive got yanked due to uncivil commenting.

It's too bad when that happens. I guess it's more efficient and fair than the moderator constantly having to exercise judgment about individual posts within a thread.

 

[LeftCoast]

1. Responding to a post that gets your dander up is a choice, you don’t HAVE to. Try to let it go and move on.

2. After one or two posts where it’s obvious there won’t be agreement just agree to disagree and move on.

Just my .02 cents worth and I’m not saying I haven’t violated these a time or two.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

fjray, that really doesn’t read well. An apology shouldn’t include a “justification”, and most certainly shouldn’t be issuing a further “challenge”.

Pete

Have to agree with you Pete! In these cases I apply the "ignore" button liberally. If someone attacks, I turn them off!

 

[PMK]

It's too bad when that happens. I guess it's more efficient and fair than the moderator constantly having to exercise judgment about individual posts within a thread.

Yes and no. As I mentioned, punish all for a few persons actions? Granted that is easier to do in a busy day, however, in retrospect, it is also the proverbial flushing the baby with the drain water. Both the good and bad are discarded. Maybe the babies simply need to be sent to time out...

 

[UtahPete]

Yes and no. As I mentioned, punish all for a few persons actions? Granted that is easier to do in a busy day, however, in retrospect, it is also the proverbial flushing the baby with the drain water. Both the good and bad are discarded. Maybe the babies simply need to be sent to time out...

No matter what the moderator does, he won't be able to satisfy everyone. I'm sure he has better things to do than get involved in endless and pointless disputes.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

There's an "Ignore Button" never new that or even know where it is! Interesting...

Yep, my ignore list is long and getting longer. On the left margin click on the persons screen name. Then click on view profile, then add to ignore list! That really makes this forum much more enjoyable!:yes:

 

[UtahPete]

They know who they are. But it doesn't hurt any of us to be reminded once in awhile to keep posts civil. I think the real reason I started this thread is I was pissed that an otherwise informative and worthwhile discussion that deserved to be kept alive got yanked due to uncivil commenting.

Actually, the perpetrators may not 'know who they are'.

 

[Lew L]

Ignore list

Yep, my ignore list is long and getting longer. On the left margin click on the persons screen name. Then click on view profile, then add to ignore list! That really makes this forum much more enjoyable!:yes:

+1


But I've been known to " PEEK " ------ mostly to prove to myself that putting trolls on the " ignore list " was the right thing to do. It almost always was.

This forum is a good place and threads that go south need to be "Moderated".

Lew L

 

[Pirate looks at --]

+1


But I've been known to " PEEK " ------ mostly to prove to myself that putting trolls on the " ignore list " was the right thing to do. It almost always was.

This forum is a good place and threads that go south need to be "Moderated".

Lew L

Or if someone who is not on your ignore "quotes" a troll you are confronted with their spew! I agree Lew, there is very little moderation on this Bored, and when it happens, it is justified!

 

[Holly]

That's why I never post anything controversial...……………………………… :thumbup:​

 

[ARtraveler]

For what it's worth. A few things I am now doing...

There are a couple "pot stirrers," that's all they do--really. I no longer reply to their threads. Period. I used to reply just to chide them. They are who they are, and they will do what they do. Its up to the "moderator" to keep them or eventually ban them. Most of the time--their threads get killed.

I still like to read most threads. It gives a good insight into what's going on "today."

I have been careful about the "ignore" button. I had one person on ignore for about two months. It appears they have "mellowed" a bit. I now have them back on line. I like to read what most everyone has to say. I just did not like being "attacked" for everything I posted.

I do not agree with what everyone says. Now...I just let it go and avoid getting into "pissing" matches. Not worth getting high blood pressure over. :roflblack:

Unfortunately, the activity seems way down on the site. One or two active pages a day. Seems less are posting on the site. Some days I post less than five times and some days even less. Hope you folks are enjoying the break. :thumbup: I note that the interest level seems to run in cycles. When they introduce the "new" Spyder--let's see what happens.

Starting to look like the competitive site that was up an running for a couple months. Hope this is not an omen.

:bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[Bob Denman]

That's why I never post anything controversial...……………………………… :thumbup:

:shocked::hun: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::clap:

 

[irvin48]

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn::clap:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

For what it's worth. A few things I am now doing...

There are a couple "pot stirrers," that's all they do--really. I no longer reply to their threads. Period. I used to reply just to chide them. They are who they are, and they will do what they do. Its up to the "moderator" to keep them or eventually ban them. Most of the time--their threads get killed.

I still like to read most threads. It gives a good insight into what's going on "today."

I have been careful about the "ignore" button. I had one on for about two months. It appears they have "mellowed" a bit. I now have them back on. I like to read what most everyone has to say. I just did not like being "attacked" for everything I posted.

I do not agree with what everyone says. Now...I just let it go and avoid getting into "pissing" matches. Not worth getting high blood pressure over. :roflblack:

Unfortunately, the activity is way down on the site. One or two active pages a day. Seems less and less are on the site. Some days I post less than five times and some days even less. Hope you folks are enjoying the break. :thumbup:

Starting to look like the competitive site that was up an running for a couple months. Hope this is not an omen.

:bbq::bbq::bbq:

Great stuff AK! If people would "ignore" with the ignore button, or just completely ignore these people, they will get bored and go spread their filth somewhere else! What gets them off is our "Reaction" to their posts. I have chosen to "Respond" to their material by not reading it because of the source, and not posting in their threads and putting them on the ignore list, as what they have to offer does not warrant reading! If we can all do this in our own way, they will go away! I agree that most of they know who they are and they take great pleasure in what they do.

 

[wyliec]

That's why I never post anything of value...……………………………… :thumbup:​

Great post!!!