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Post by Original Admin on Nov 14, 2012 8:52:13 GMT -5
This post is probably a bit belated - which is infact a reflection of my wish to allow free speech as opposed to my not caring (an important distinction I feel) - but I am getting complaints and sadly members are leaving.
Please remember to be considerate to others, so no personal attacks, slander, nasty comments at each other that sort of thing - basically nothing which targets another member. Nothing at all.
No swearing anymore (I think we all know about that one anyway).
Nothing sexual please - because we have a LOT of younger readers. Not to mention school teachers aswell - who would be put off using this resource very easily.
Only member banning or shutting this section down can result if complaints carry on mounting up.
I think the above is fair - and is inline with general online "Etiquette" exhibited on the other boards here at RTH, and also most other hobbyist boards online.
Please be aware that the board is a free non-money making venture for me which came about because of my own interest in the hobby. Members leaving here do not represent any financial loss to me whatsoever. What it DOES means to me personally is that people dont like my board - and that actually gets me down more than any loss in revenue would on a typical commercial setup.
Just....... Please keep it smooth folk.
Mark
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Post by texaswoodie on Nov 14, 2012 8:57:13 GMT -5
Ooops. I have to admit I throw in a d*** or h*** on occasion Mark. Sorry, my bad.
Curt
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Post by Original Admin on Nov 14, 2012 9:05:29 GMT -5
Hey Curt no need for apologies. Mark
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itsandbits
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2012
Posts: 825
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Post by itsandbits on Nov 15, 2012 10:45:29 GMT -5
bump
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
Member since April 2011
Posts: 2,298
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Post by unclestu on Nov 15, 2012 12:05:38 GMT -5
Very well said Mark! Stu
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 15, 2012 12:17:48 GMT -5
Agreed Mark. I'm guilty of some of the above. In the process I've learned who my friends and enemies are. I will no longer use this section, unless someone posts something hobby related.
And to those who have chosen to be my enemies, Don't feel offended if I no longer answer your questions, or give advice on hobby related subjects. This "STUPID" person will reserve his answers for his real friends.
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 16, 2012 12:40:35 GMT -5
Bump.
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The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
Take me to your Labradorite!!
Member since September 2012
Posts: 1,860
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Nov 16, 2012 21:06:57 GMT -5
wow... it's a shame when a topic like this is necessary... I'm saddened to see it happen here and very surprised, and a little bummed out too...I've left other forums for this stuff...not rock related, There are only 2 forums, rock related I belong too, joined this one first and consider it more my home than the other. Anyways... c'mon people lets make this forum a great place, not a great memory!!
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Post by BAZ on Nov 20, 2012 22:41:56 GMT -5
Personally, I CAN'T STAND the political stuff. :/
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snuffy
Cave Dweller
Member since May 2009
Posts: 4,319
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Post by snuffy on Jul 20, 2013 10:06:47 GMT -5
Bump
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Tommy
Administrator
Member since January 2013
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Post by Tommy on Jul 24, 2013 23:29:39 GMT -5
I co-owned and administered several tropical fish hobby forums many years ago and I can tell you first-hand that the "free speech" lounge/room is ALWAYS where the flame wars erupt, feelings get hurt, and good members leave.
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Post by deb193redux on Jul 25, 2013 7:48:21 GMT -5
just delete the section
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 1, 2013 20:29:43 GMT -5
wow Deb come on just because you don't use it we should delete it -- that's real American of you haha
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 20:36:29 GMT -5
Just don't go to it. You do have that choice. Jim
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Post by deb193redux on Aug 1, 2013 21:29:55 GMT -5
No I do not Jim. I explained clearly above. I use recent threads and the topics intrude into my ken. Even people I have blocked will sow up in recent threads. I wish recent threads was programmable to include only selected boards.I do choose to ignore most of the time, but sometimes they are so outrageous.
And choice or no choice, I can still think the section is bad news. I can still have an opinion on the desirability of eliminating it.
... Your snarky suggestion not withstanding.
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jamesp
Cave Dweller
Member since October 2012
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Post by jamesp on Aug 1, 2013 22:20:48 GMT -5
They are just words on a screen Daniel. I just do not pay attention to them. I am here to enjoy myself.
If I am walking in the park and someone is making a lot of noise there is little I can do about it other than disrupt others.
You have jumped me before and it just rolled of. I will read your post as fast as anyone else's. You are a wealth of info.
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 22:23:16 GMT -5
No I do not Jim. I explained clearly above. I use recent threads and the topics intrude into my ken. Even people I have blocked will sow up in recent threads. I wish recent threads was programmable to include only selected boards.I do choose to ignore most of the time, but sometimes they are so outrageous. And choice or no choice, I can still think the section is bad news. I can still have an opinion on the desirability of eliminating it. ... Your snarky suggestion not withstanding. So, you are saying that you want it to go away because it is a pain in your backside having to sort out the headlines but you go there for the outrageous ones? hhmmm And you do not just read them, you participate. I can still have an opinion on your opinion. Is this going to be one of those "you were snarky first" "no I wasn't, you were snarky first" flip flop posts? Would you define "snarky" please so I can do it again? Kind of a cool sounding word. I hope that was not to juvenile like I was in that other thread for laughing at a stupid story. Jim
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 22:28:51 GMT -5
I just went back to get my facts straight and THAT IS NO FAIR DEB, YOU DID NOT JUMP ON SANDMAN THE MODERATOR. HHMMM Jim
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Post by vegasjames on Aug 1, 2013 23:55:57 GMT -5
It is not just what is being posted. I got a nasty PM from a member slamming me for something that was not even true. Some people are just so eager to attack that they don't even bother to get their facts straight before typing. I almost left myself after that because there is another lapidary board where I don't see the personal attacks going on. But I decided I am not going to let this person have the satisfaction of running me off over their stupidity.
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emyhro40480
starting to shine!
Rockhounding since I was knee-hi to a grasshopper.
Member since October 2014
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Post by emyhro40480 on Oct 22, 2014 20:50:02 GMT -5
Hello folks-I used to belong to this board several years ago. I really enjoyed it and used it to further my hobby. Then it got a little nasty with a few people so I left the board and was disappointed. So, I register again today with high hopes. Guess not much has changed. I enjoy this board and will ignore the negativity because for the most part almost all the members are great. So, I am back, to let you know, I can really shake-em-down. Just dated myself.
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