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Post by Cranky on Sept 9, 2004 23:05:40 GMT -5
Yeah! So back off the mod man!  |
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Post by FlagrantDisregard on Sept 9, 2004 23:20:34 GMT -5
I know to you it sounds like a big cop out, but you need to appreciate, contrary to popular belief, there aren't a lot of people who work here and time is very precious. Cop out, yes. A good description of the way it appears. Based on what you said earlier in this thread: There is a new board ready to go - it just has to be reskinned. I have to ask, how long, really, does it take to reskin a board? If the new board is ready to go, (as you have declared it to be) I'd say the majority of work has already been done and any 'precious' time still required would be minimal... we're talking what, minutes here? An hour? Is it even worth it, though? Have you read this forum? Have you compared it to other forums that are consistently civilized yet informative, fun and interesting? Where forum members are adults who do not need to have their language censored? Where moderators allow freedom of speech, but at the same time discourage members from making vicious personal attacks and monopolizing the board? Category moderators are easy to come by, and work for free. This board needs to be categorized (irrespective of any new skin) and it needs to be moderated in order to keep the board dynamics civilized and interesting. Auto-censoring is hardly a good way to moderate. Do not misunderstand me. I don't consider the crime to be the lack of a new board, but rather the many unkept promises of a new board. Why say it if you aren't going to do it within the immediate future? The potential of this becoming a great local forum is good. Certainly, you have no serious competition in Kelowna, but as with anything worthwhile, it needs to be nurtured. I wish you good luck with your new forum once it is launched... sometime this year? As a new member - one not inclined to stay for long, I'm afraid - I was struck with the potential here, but dismayed by the lack of direction. You have some fine members, I hope you give them something better with which to work. |
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Post by Cranky on Sept 10, 2004 22:43:06 GMT -5
Where you mistreated as a bby? You seem to know exactly how to slap and then kiss away the hurt. Thanks for the 'fine members' accolade(if I do fall into that catagory,but,I think the Castanet crew has more to do than placate whiners who can't get their own way! Your chaoice of names says it all,and,by the way,have a nice day! |
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Post by FlagrantDisregard on Sept 11, 2004 0:42:47 GMT -5
Where you mistreated as a bby? You seem to know exactly how to slap and then kiss away the hurt. Thanks for the 'fine members' accolade(if I do fall into that catagory,but,I think the Castanet crew has more to do than placate whiners who can't get their own way! Your chaoice of names says it all,and,by the way,have a nice day! Now, now, calm yourself. Please take the time to read the topic line: Do you see what it says? 'SUGGESTIONS' You see, unless I miss my guess, the whole point of a thread dedicated to suggestions about the board is to make suggestions about the board. I have checked to see whether there might be a rule that forbids negative comments, but have yet to find one. For example, it does not say 'Positive Suggestions Only'. it says 'Suggestions'. Since the topic 'Suggestions' was started by the moderator himself, I have to draw the rather obvious conclusion that he is honestly seeking suggestions and is quite willing and able to handle reading both positive comments and negative. I am a bit unclear as to why you are responding to my post in so dramatic a fashion. Perhaps YOU were the one mistreated as a baby? I am sorry if this is so, but cannot help you. By the way, speaking of choosing apt names, may I congratulate you on your brilliant choice of a handle. |
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Post by diogenes on Sept 11, 2004 11:48:40 GMT -5
Unacustomed as I am to to shooting from the lip (Ho, Ho, Ho)
I seek only clarification on your understanding of "suggestion" as I see nary a hint of one, critisism to be sure, and no suggestion.
While your comments are valid enough, perhaps YOU might want to take the job on as you seem to be familiar with the ins and outs of the techi side of things
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Post by FlagrantDisregard on Sept 11, 2004 13:32:57 GMT -5
I seek only clarification on your understanding of "suggestion" as I see nary a hint of one, critisism to be sure, and no suggestion. Please note that both suggestions and comments are solicited in this particular thread. Ergo, my post contained both. If you saw 'nary a hint of' a suggestion, perhaps you need to reread the post, paying particular attention to the following: 'This board needs to be categorized (irrespective of any new skin) and it needs to be moderated in order to keep the board dynamics civilized and interesting. Auto-censoring is hardly a good way to moderate.' I do believe the aforementioned quote might be viewed as a 'suggestion'. One can quibble about the manner in which it was put forth, the words used, the tone taken... but in the final analysis, it still qualifies as a suggestion. As for offering my services as moderator, that would hardly be appropriate in light of the fact that Castanet does not know me from Adam. Castanet would want their own people in place, or at least known entities. |
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Post by diogenes on Sept 11, 2004 13:48:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the info FD,
I stand corrected .
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Post by Cranky on Sept 11, 2004 16:20:08 GMT -5
Hmmm....FD I apologise for my remarks,they were infantile at best.Probably caught in a snit or I just didn't think.
I still think that the post wasn't a sugestion but rather apointed barb at the forum. If this forum dosen't meet your criteria of forum life,if it is not fun and informative enough,there are others.
I truly hope you will give it a try before judging or condemning it.
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Post by OKValleyGirl on Sept 23, 2004 2:22:51 GMT -5
How about a section with ONLY GOOD NEWS and happy remarks...
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Post by Castanet Moderator on Sept 26, 2004 11:45:50 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by Well now. on Oct 7, 2004 18:16:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion. There is a new board ready to go - it just has to be reskinned. It will have a number of different topic areas to divide things up a bit. This board was never meant to last thins long! David Do we still have a new board coming or is this it? |
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Post by Yoonome on Nov 1, 2004 23:24:41 GMT -5
It's no use FD, you are wasting your time here arguing with these two gentlemen. They'll drive you up the wall. I check back periodically to see if things have changed, but to no avail.
The fourth post in this Suggestions category was the best I've seen yet, but nobody seems to take action. Perhaps we should put it to the vote. how about it.?
You are right though, I am a member of several other Forums and they all function completely different from this one I am glad to say.
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Post by diogenes on Nov 4, 2004 1:23:53 GMT -5
Thank You for sharing that Yoonome
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Post by downthevolume on Nov 14, 2004 11:37:32 GMT -5
If all folks participated, one site is enough.
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Post by diogenes on Nov 19, 2004 12:28:55 GMT -5
and IF my aunt had balls she would be my uncle
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