PineRidge
Super Member
Tell the Junkster where ever he is hiding out that he is missed. He can't dispute that......
JUNKMAN
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slowrev
Elite Member
Junkman,
Probably on vacation or sick, and you guys suspect the worst !
The guy roasting on the spit was pretty good though /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Probably on vacation or sick, and you guys suspect the worst !
The guy roasting on the spit was pretty good though /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Junkman
Super Member
You are partially correct on both counts..... I am sick of having to defend my postings, and I am taking a vacation from posting. I just read another thread and it seems that Gatorboy is also experiencing what I have experienced. To quote him....."why is it so hard to understand the meaning of my posts?"...... I ask this same question. I try my best to be clear and concise in all my posts, but some people (not going to mention names, but they know who they are) would rather pick the information apart and take out of context wording to bolster their own self serving opinions. TBN should be a place to enjoy, and when the enjoyment is gone, so are the postings. I have a difficult enough time reading the posts due to a blurred vision problem, so I don't need the extra hassle that goes along with defending my words. I try to put as much meat and potatoes into a post as possible, and also inject some humor along with it. Some people would rather ruin the meal by pouring salt all over it, so no one can enjoy the Epicurean delight. I could never be that way and I can't tolerate it when others do poison a thread. I realize that we have grown from a small town community, to a large sprawling metropolitan area, but that is no reason to become vicious to your neighbors. I know that I am not the only one that feels this way, but I also know that many of the good members of this community are not going to stand up to have rotten eggs thrown at them. In too many instances, they are silent as a result. I encourage all members, old and new, to see what this type of detrimental postings does to the membership. Please help to stop this vicious cycle that has started from going any further. It is time that we go back to our roots..
MikePA....... you are correct.... I had stopped posting this past June, and it was for the same reason. I also know by communication with others, that there is a segment of the membership that has also stopped posting, and some have also stopped viewing as a result of the hostilities that have invaded some posts. If we are to retain the good members, we are also must encourage the respect that all members deserve. I might sit out a couple of innings, but some of the other players just throw down their bat and glove, to go home. I was recently in e mail contact with an old time member that is no longer even a visitor at TBN. I asked him why he no longer posts, and he wouldn't answer, but he did firmly say that he wouldn't return. From reading many of his past posts, I realize that we have lost a wealth of information from a person that was very good at sharing.... Getting new members is only one part of the equation..... keeping the originals is the other. Let us strive for harmony, rather than the dissension that will cause us harm.
MikePA....... you are correct.... I had stopped posting this past June, and it was for the same reason. I also know by communication with others, that there is a segment of the membership that has also stopped posting, and some have also stopped viewing as a result of the hostilities that have invaded some posts. If we are to retain the good members, we are also must encourage the respect that all members deserve. I might sit out a couple of innings, but some of the other players just throw down their bat and glove, to go home. I was recently in e mail contact with an old time member that is no longer even a visitor at TBN. I asked him why he no longer posts, and he wouldn't answer, but he did firmly say that he wouldn't return. From reading many of his past posts, I realize that we have lost a wealth of information from a person that was very good at sharing.... Getting new members is only one part of the equation..... keeping the originals is the other. Let us strive for harmony, rather than the dissension that will cause us harm.
Glenn9643
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Glad to see that you're still here anyway!
rockinmywaypa
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Junkman I'am happy that you're just sitting out the dances and haven't left the dancehall. If I ever have any questions about Ebay you'd be the man I'd go to for answers. I'am referring to a dance because at any dance you'll get young immature kids trying to prove their strength, intellegence etc while only earning scorn from their more mature elders. Eventually they wise up,we hope, and learn how to conduct themselves in public. What they need are a few good examples to follow and the odd little takedown when they go to far. Unless there was a measurement of good poster,bad poster, ten thumbs down and out the door you go I'am afraid that they're here to put up with. I've never considered you to be somebody that would lose a battle of wits. Generally I don't reply very often but I did want to let you know my take on this.
johnday
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Junkman; Amen bro! It's happened to me a few times too. In fact I really watch what I say anymore except in the thread about the cops following in the rear view mirror. I've really had some fun with that one. It's nice when others share your same ideas, and the ones who don't still seem to have fun.
But,I think I'll continue with the disclaimers when I might be taken out of context or my humor not understood. You have to realize people from Michigan can seem strange at times. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
But,I think I'll continue with the disclaimers when I might be taken out of context or my humor not understood. You have to realize people from Michigan can seem strange at times. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I don't think a person could possibly post 2,500+ messages to any forum on the internet without getting into it with other members.
Considering the fact that TBN is always growing (our membership has doubled in the past year), you will always find people to disagree with... and those who disagree with you.
Our stance has always been the same on the issue. Agreeing to disagree and civil debate is great, but once a line is crossed (language, heated discussion, insults, etc), posts and/or threads get removed.
Some people may not like having their posts pulled for "not being nice enough" but that's what we have to do to maintain order. And with that, if we lose one member because TBN is too rude for them, we will lose another because they don't want their posts removed. Can't please all of the people, all the time.
If you find a post to be insulting or "detrimental" you should click the notify moderator link so we/the moderators can take a look at it. If you are just going to let things get worse and worse in a thread and never call it as not in the TBN spirit, but rather continue to participate, then I don't think it's very logical to just leave and say it's because of detrimental posts or a loss of civility.
Considering the fact that TBN is always growing (our membership has doubled in the past year), you will always find people to disagree with... and those who disagree with you.
Our stance has always been the same on the issue. Agreeing to disagree and civil debate is great, but once a line is crossed (language, heated discussion, insults, etc), posts and/or threads get removed.
Some people may not like having their posts pulled for "not being nice enough" but that's what we have to do to maintain order. And with that, if we lose one member because TBN is too rude for them, we will lose another because they don't want their posts removed. Can't please all of the people, all the time.
If you find a post to be insulting or "detrimental" you should click the notify moderator link so we/the moderators can take a look at it. If you are just going to let things get worse and worse in a thread and never call it as not in the TBN spirit, but rather continue to participate, then I don't think it's very logical to just leave and say it's because of detrimental posts or a loss of civility.
neilly2
Silver Member
Where are these posts? I'd like to have a look so I know what you are talking about. Which post are talking about with Gatorboy?
I don't have a lot of time to search around so I usually stick to 3 or4 forums.
Thanks
I don't have a lot of time to search around so I usually stick to 3 or4 forums.
Thanks
Inspector507
Super Member
neilly2,
I posted one that was directed at Gatorboy. I mis-read his post (and deleted it) so I think it's over and done at this point.
I posted one that was directed at Gatorboy. I mis-read his post (and deleted it) so I think it's over and done at this point.
neilly2
Silver Member
Actually I found that one, but he mentioned that there are few others.
It would be informative to actually know the instances being talked about so one could make a rational judgement.
I am refraining from making any comment on the situation because I don't have enough facts. (which, by the way would be a good idea for some other people)
It would be informative to actually know the instances being talked about so one could make a rational judgement.
I am refraining from making any comment on the situation because I don't have enough facts. (which, by the way would be a good idea for some other people)
