This is my last post on TBN

[Fixastuff]

I love these attention seeking posts. Seen them on many forums throughout the years. You know what they say.

"The graveyards are full of people the world could not do without."

 

[5030]

Usually, they way it goes with any forum is, when the moderation becomes extremely heavy handed, the root posters start leaving and eventually the site fails. Seen it more than once.

 

[murphy1244]

I for one will miss your posts. You make electrical much easier with your explanations. You do a lot for the pack with help.

 

[5030]

Sorry to read this, it's a shame that some people can't handle the fact that other people have different values
and are unable to listen to other ideas.

...and Lou is also on that other forum I mentioned as well.

Me, I don't always agree with people on here and if they get really stupid, I put them on ignore.

On the other tractor forum we are on, I don't have anyone on ignore. Don't have a need to.

Guess my favorite one is the Smith and Wesson forum because it's sanely moderated and no bias at all. I know 2 of the mods there personally and both are very upstanding and understanding guys. About the only thing you cannot post over there is swear words and guns for sale and that is because a couple members got ripped off on forum sales.

 

[5030]

Good grief, I've been here since 2003. That is a long time. I remember when Bird posted a lot and moderated fairly too. The moderation today is far from fair and that is too bad.

 

[ovrszd]

I love these attention seeking posts. Seen them on many forums throughout the years. You know what they say.

"The graveyards are full of people the world could not do without."

If you think James started this thread to "seek attention" you are extremely naive and your ego is swollen.

 

[ovrszd]

I for one will miss your posts. You make electrical much easier with your explanations. You do a lot for the pack with help.

Good post Murph.

 

[ovrszd]

...and Lou is also on that other forum I mentioned as well.

On the other tractor forum we are on, I don't have anyone on ignore. Don't have a need to.

Can you PM me that site Daryl? Thanks.

 

[Diggin It]

last week

No. Back in '20 when it all broke loose, the first, second, third and fourth threads had already been closed for going astray. Staff made some posts saying 'No More' and that any future threads would be closed.

 

[Fixastuff]

If you think James started this thread to "seek attention" you are extremely naive and your ego is swollen.

If I decide to leave a forum, I leave the forum and that's it. Not make a post announcing it.

 

[ovrszd]

No. Back in '20 when it all broke loose, the first, second, third and fourth threads had already been closed for going astray. Staff made some posts saying 'No More' and that any future threads would be closed.

Are you saying James left today because of something that happened in 2020? Really?

 

[ovrszd]

If I decide to leave a forum, I leave the forum and that's it. Not make a post announcing it.

I appreciate that he posted. We know where to find him. His friend base here is very large. Much easier than PM'ing everyone.

 

[murphy1244]

No. Back in '20 when it all broke loose, the first, second, third and fourth threads had already been closed for going astray. Staff made some posts saying 'No More' and that any future threads would be closed.

Ha!

 

[Diggin It]

Are you saying James left today because of something that happened in 2020? Really?

I'm saying it's not a new or recent rule.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

James... we rarely fell on the same side of the fence, but I always enjoyed your perspective, truthfulness, and knowledge. We bantered many times, yet you and I always did it with respect. I will sincerely miss you here and wish you well my friend... Take care of yourself.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

This is the only place I've ever been where such a large group of Conservatives are herded by such a small group of Liberals. Socialism at it's finest.

Come on, Richard... That is totally uncalled for. You are better than that.

 

[rgr33]

I would sure like to know more about these 2 other tractor forums.

nothing much to do right now, until weather warms up, learn a lot on these sites.

 

[jyoutz]

The issue is that this is a forum to discuss tractors and rural living, not politics. And today most Covid discussions devolve into political discussions. I’m glad the the site owners have squelched political discussion on this site. It ends up destroying what we are here for. And it would be helpful to define “censorship.” That term applies to a government infringement on free speech. It doesn’t apply to private owners establishing rules for the use of their property, forums, etc… When you join a private site that is offering a free forum, you must abide by the rules established by the owner. You are free to stand on public property and peacefully express your opinions all you want; we are not being censored.

 

[ovrszd]

Come on, Richard... That is totally uncalled for. You are better than that.

This thread probably won't see the light of day tomorrow.

Thank you for the compliment.

 

[Snobdds]

The issue is that this is a forum to discuss tractors and rural living, not politics. And today most Covid discussions devolve into political discussions. I’m glad the the site owners have squelched political discussion on this site. It ends up destroying what we are here for. And it would be helpful to define “censorship.” That term applies to a government infringement on free speech. It doesn’t apply to private owners establishing rules for the use of their property, forums, etc… When you join a private site that is offering a free forum, you must abide by the rules established by the owner. You are free to stand on public property and peacefully express your opinions all you want; we are not being censored.

Why do the off topic sections drive more clicks than the tech parts?

Tech issues drive about 2 pages of discussion unless your dealing with someone who is obstinate...off topic sections can drive that in an hour.

Tech might drive the traffic, but the off topic section set the pace of traffic.