Mods in overdrive?
04-01-10 | 01:20 PM
#126
SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,398
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From: SE Florida, USA aka the Treasure Coast
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04-01-10 | 01:20 PM
#127
SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,398
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From: SE Florida, USA aka the Treasure Coast
I'm really getting tired (of editing out double posts)
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“Life is not one damned thing after another. Life is one damned thing over and over.”
Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Life is not one damned thing after another. Life is one damned thing over and over.”
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04-01-10 | 01:29 PM
#128
out walking the earth
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 21,440
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From: Lake Placid, NY
Yes really. Shrug. I've been moderating forums since 93. I've met lots and lots of people from places like this. In fact in a round a bout way I met my fiancé online.
Whether I've physically met people from here isn't all that relevant. There are many I'd call friend. I've been offered places to stay, teams to ride with. Plenty of good stuff happens. Not sure why I'd want to water that down by going to hang around a forum where I have no connection point other than owning a bicycle.
Whether I've physically met people from here isn't all that relevant. There are many I'd call friend. I've been offered places to stay, teams to ride with. Plenty of good stuff happens. Not sure why I'd want to water that down by going to hang around a forum where I have no connection point other than owning a bicycle.
Really? How many people do we actually "know" here? 5? 10 tops? We are all just avatars and handles for the most part. You might care if you hung out in FOO more often. And the guys that post in Mechanics are pretty knowledgeable.
You guys are part of a bigger place. Coming to 41 for everything is like going to the mall but only shopping at The Gap. Venture out a little. You never know, you may make friends in other places, too.
I know that the hard part is keeping up in a forum. There is always this urge to keep up with the living topics. But remember, BF is big with lots of members with lots to say. Keeping up with one sub-forum is a lot. Keeping up with more than one can be a challenge. It's cool to stay in one community...just don't take your bike to The Gap and expect them to remove your bottom bracket. It's OK to visit other sub-forums every now and then, take care of some business, then come back to where you are comfortable. Just bear in mind that other people do that, too. So when they stop by and ask a question to which "the regulars" already know the answer, be nice to them. Everybody can't be a regular at the 41.
You guys are part of a bigger place. Coming to 41 for everything is like going to the mall but only shopping at The Gap. Venture out a little. You never know, you may make friends in other places, too.
I know that the hard part is keeping up in a forum. There is always this urge to keep up with the living topics. But remember, BF is big with lots of members with lots to say. Keeping up with one sub-forum is a lot. Keeping up with more than one can be a challenge. It's cool to stay in one community...just don't take your bike to The Gap and expect them to remove your bottom bracket. It's OK to visit other sub-forums every now and then, take care of some business, then come back to where you are comfortable. Just bear in mind that other people do that, too. So when they stop by and ask a question to which "the regulars" already know the answer, be nice to them. Everybody can't be a regular at the 41.
04-01-10 | 01:29 PM
#129
Elitist
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,966
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From: Atlanta, GA
So have you guys got it all out of your system yet? Or do we need a few more pages?
Let me know when it's time for the group hug and I'll call everyone into the room.
I really do think you guys need a cat thread.
Let me know when it's time for the group hug and I'll call everyone into the room.
I really do think you guys need a cat thread.
04-01-10 | 01:35 PM
#131
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 40,377
Likes: 50
04-01-10 | 01:45 PM
#135
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 287
From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
Watching y'all try to find something to get defensive about in the mod posts is comical. Seems like once a year or so we have to have this big long thread were the mods get to defend themselves against all sorts. Guess it was about due. Oh, and the only way to get truly uniform moderation is to either leave it up to a computer program, or to one person who never sleeps and can speed read with the best of them (and has a damned fast internet to deal with some of the lag that the forum has).
04-01-10 | 01:46 PM
#136
gmt
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,509
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From: Binghamton, NY
I should clarify.
I have nothing against mods. I in fact applaud you for doing something that I refuse to do (I used to do it on another board and hated it).
I just wish you guys would consider points of view coming from without as well as within. I could keep silent. In fact I will if I don't think it's worth the effort to say anything.
which feels likely.
I have nothing against mods. I in fact applaud you for doing something that I refuse to do (I used to do it on another board and hated it).
I just wish you guys would consider points of view coming from without as well as within. I could keep silent. In fact I will if I don't think it's worth the effort to say anything.
which feels likely.
04-01-10 | 01:47 PM
#137
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 40,377
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Watching y'all try to find something to get defensive about in the mod posts is comical. Seems like once a year or so we have to have this big long thread were the mods get to defend themselves against all sorts. Guess it was about due. Oh, and the only way to get truly uniform moderation is to either leave it up to a computer program, or to one person who never sleeps and can speed read with the best of them (and has a damned fast internet to deal with some of the lag that the forum has).
04-01-10 | 01:48 PM
#138
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,362
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Bikes: Cervelo Soloist
Watching y'all try to find something to get defensive about in the mod posts is comical. Seems like once a year or so we have to have this big long thread were the mods get to defend themselves against all sorts. Guess it was about due. Oh, and the only way to get truly uniform moderation is to either leave it up to a computer program, or to one person who never sleeps and can speed read with the best of them (and has a damned fast internet to deal with some of the lag that the forum has).
Oh well.
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04-01-10 | 01:49 PM
#139
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
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From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
04-01-10 | 01:49 PM
#140
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
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From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
-- I really hope this upgrade fixes the duplicate post thing. I really really do. It would make for a less cranky cuda2k.
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04-01-10 | 01:51 PM
#141
Thread Starter
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Bikes: Cervelo Soloist
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04-01-10 | 02:46 PM
#144
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Joined: Jan 2006
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ps - i still love this post. the ultimate illustration of a clueless mod, drunk with power.
Today is a new day in regards to moderation in the 'road bike' section of BF.
All threads in the 'road bike' section will be directly related to road cycling. Directly related.
There will be a zero tolerance policy to name calling.
There will be a zero tolerance policy towards disrespectfulness
All posts in a thread should pertain to the thread at hand.
If you have a question about 'moderation' it must be done in private via PM.
Why is this happening? Simply because too many members are commenting that they dont feel welcome in a variety of the forums.
Being polite, cordial and friendly is easy. Being nasty, sarcastic and contributing nonsense takes effort.
If you havent noticed there's a new sticky in regards to the new policy. While reading, you'll notice the 'new style' has been approved at the highest levels.
Feel free to contact me via PM if you have any questions.
All threads in the 'road bike' section will be directly related to road cycling. Directly related.
There will be a zero tolerance policy to name calling.
There will be a zero tolerance policy towards disrespectfulness
All posts in a thread should pertain to the thread at hand.
If you have a question about 'moderation' it must be done in private via PM.
Why is this happening? Simply because too many members are commenting that they dont feel welcome in a variety of the forums.
Being polite, cordial and friendly is easy. Being nasty, sarcastic and contributing nonsense takes effort.
If you havent noticed there's a new sticky in regards to the new policy. While reading, you'll notice the 'new style' has been approved at the highest levels.
Feel free to contact me via PM if you have any questions.
Last edited by botto; 04-01-10 at 02:51 PM.
04-01-10 | 02:48 PM
#145
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,973
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From: Tampa, Florida
04-01-10 | 02:51 PM
#148
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Posts: 4,831
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From: "The Woo", MA
04-01-10 | 02:51 PM
#149
SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,398
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From: SE Florida, USA aka the Treasure Coast
Appearances are deceiving but if you want to read this I suggest speed.......
That's in answer to lpolliard above
That's in answer to lpolliard above
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“Life is not one damned thing after another. Life is one damned thing over and over.”
Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Life is not one damned thing after another. Life is one damned thing over and over.”
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04-01-10 | 02:53 PM
#150
Should Be More Popular
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix