Please remove me as a member

RichardS · Post by **RichardS** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 9:32 pm

I dont beleive in deleting threads. If threads are of no intrest to anyone the will eventually fall to the bottom. I had more fun last spring posting about the hockey play-offs! I also gont some great advise on fixing my outboard when I tipped my canoe. This is a great forum to discuss a wide range of topics. If it was limited to crossbow hunting Im sure it wouldnt have half the posts.

GaryL, you have offered me a lot of great information, like today with strightening vanes!

Give the forum another chance!

If deleting of resonable posts continue, I am sure attendance will die!

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 9:51 pm

New moderator, new ideas.

However, the success of any forum/business rests in the hands of its members/customers. IMHO the moderator is a facilitator and should assure that both the needs of its members and objective of the forum are met and maintained. The bottom line is that everyone is free to decide if their needs and wants are met and whether they wish to continue to patronize and contribute.

As for myself, I enjoy this forum and unless it changes drastically, I will continue to visit and contribute to it.

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 9:52 pm

...just came back to see the responses. I just tuned in! GaryL, you posted your own separate thread! Sorry I was unaware of this.

I'd feel ruffled too if this had happened to me. I suppose trapping became too much of a hot topic and a decision was made to close it down. I wouldn't take it personal though...

I'm not sure that a ban on other subjects not pertaining directly to crossbows is the ultimate answer either. I too feel like Red Label, that those darn guests are the main problem...especially the sh*t disturbers!

Hi5 · Post by **Hi5** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:00 pm

I don't know how much extra work it would be for a moderator to cull out offending posts only, rather than deleting entire threads. Maybe that is not a realistic option.

If that were possible, it would relieve at least in part the appearance of being heavy handed, or picking on minority opinions, and appearing to punish the people who are merely engaging in a civil debate as well as those who are actually being guilty of improper conduct.

Gary's last thread that was deleted was not advancing the topic of trapping. If I understood him, his concern was that threads were being deleted and debate stifled. Everyone was being silenced because some few obnoxious posters were conducting themselves improperly, rather than only the few who deserved it being taken in hand.

I think he was also concerned that it was not being consistent for his thread to be deleted because it was stated to be not relevant to crossbow hunting, while so many others are permitted and they are at least equally as irrelevant.

I've been a member and posted since 2002. I've had to change my "handle" because I couldn't log in after a site crash or my computer crashed, whatever. (I'm not very computer literate.) I check out posts here almost on a daily basis, whether or not I post. I like this site.

We have a new moderator. Let's cut him some slack. Even if we don't agree with his decisions, we don't have to leave. If we don't agree with his decisions, and the issue is important enough, say so. But let's be tactfull about it if we do it. Being a new moderator is like getting into a canoe for the first time. It takes a while to get the feel for proper balance. Let's not dump the canoe.

Hoss not logged in · Post by **Hoss not logged in** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:13 pm

GaryL stick around man you have to much to contribute..let it go man sometimes we are not in control but

that doesnt mean we cant make a difference IMHO...

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:25 pm

GaryL, I don't think its in your or any forum members best interest to drop out of the forum. Here's why. I remember this spring or early summer when you weren't posting for quite awhile, because of some medical problem. Alot of members were concerned where you were or what happen to you. I believe someone tried to get a hold, or did get a hold of you. When I first started viewing this forum, you were one of the most recognizable names on here. I truly believe this members on this forum care about, not only you, but all long time members.

Look at it this way, hunting season is almost here, take a break from the forum for a little while. The minute you shoot a deer, quickly come back and post it on this site. You remember like the one of you with your buck in the back of your half ton. I never forgot that picture. You see I care.

Sit back, take a deep breath, crack a beer, and get the topo's out.

THIS BUD'S FOR YOU GARYL

Grey Owl

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:41 pm

Geez what did I miss? I read the first few threads about trapping and it did not interest me that much so I skipped it ever time I logged in. Were peoples comments inappropriate or offensive? I read GaryL’s first posting and though it was a perfectly fine comment/opinion.

I'm against animal cruelty but if my neighbours cat craps in my garden again the exomax is coming out

Stick around GaryL, I'm sure the deletion was not due to anything you wrote.

Nick

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:51 pm

Thanks one and all

please see the link http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... php?t=5940

Shakky · Post by **Shakky** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 11:04 pm

Hi5 hit the nail on the head! Gary's last trapping thread had nothing to do with trapping. He had concerns about the forum and expressed them. As a result his thread got deleted. Take a look at the Black Powder thread. It had nothing to do with crossbows etc. The thread turned into a lesson in name calling and some members were in my opinion disrespected. Why was it not deleted?
R.J. you think this is an isolated case and I hope your right. Time will tell.

CH · Post by CH » Thu Aug 19, 2004 12:09 am

I also love to read all of the threads on here ,and most of the time I read all of the new ones I log on to here once a day I don't say much but I respect all of the veiws givin buy everyone even none crossbow issues I also would hope that if I needed help on an issue the members would help thanks... my 2 cents

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:06 am

I too feel like Red Label, that those darn guests are the main problem...

The main problem is the bad behavior of some members who offend people and let things escalate.
If somoeone has a different opinion and he gets nothing but offendings and aggresions those things will happen over and over again.
Maybe some people should watch their words instead of whining when threads get closed!

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:28 am

"Guest" when you quote someone, get the whole quote. I noticed you left out the "sh*tdisturber" part. How convenient of you!

Let's face it. Anonymity breeds contempt. A guest's opinion should be reserved to him or her self. You want to participate, then sign up. Otherwise, come here and ask for our members opinions and advise related to crossbows. The word "guest" implies that you should show some humility and respect with those that are your hosts. If you don't feel welcomed, don't let the door hit your a** on the way out.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:57 am

A guest's opinion should be reserved to him or her self. You want to participate, then sign up.

Ah, you make the rules here?

The word "guest" implies that you should show some humility and respect with those that are your hosts.

I didn't offend anyone. But I don't give respect to people who doesn't respect me and provocate me every chance they get.
Have you ever recognized how people treated "guests" here?

If you don't feel welcomed, don't let the door hit your a** on the way out.

I didn't complain. Only those who provocated and offended others are now whinig and crying.
Nature is hard and cruel but don't delete my thread or I cry for my mum. That's poor.

mdcrossbow · Post by **mdcrossbow** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:11 am

This whole tread has nothing to do with crossbows and yet it still is alive ! Give me a break. This kind of slective moterating is wrong. I come here to enjoy others insights about hunting , if you want to keep this a CB only sight , it will surely die a slow death.

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:11 am

Guest, how about quoting "anonymity breeds contempt" and "sh*t disturber"... and believe me, you do offend me with your useless dribble.