The 2018 state of the board discussion thread

Gatorraid81

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I liked the way this site was run so much, I paid money to become a lifetime member, even though I could have kept my money and still had access to basically all the chats that any visitor can have access to. I have never given money to another message board site before this one. This place has a unique blend of posters that are allowed to be mostly unfiltered and you can usually find all the breaking news on here that you could find on other sites. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Go Gators.
 

Swamp Donkey

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We had a poster recently melt down and leave the board. Come to find out later he hated the fact I threatened members with bans - it really bothered him.
If he isn't smart enough to notice that you don't actually ban people then we didn't need him around anyway.
 

Jbossgator8

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These boards are the BEST hands down. There is no place like home and this place is definitely home. It does have the sports bar atmosphere where people can come and hang out and have fun. GCMB for LIFE!!
 

CGgater

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This board practices the 1st amendment better than most.

There are annoying terds in every corner of the Earth. GC is no exception. Message boards that practice the misguided “freedom from being offended” are probably boring. When anyone crosses a major and obvious line, it’s usually handled quickly.

There is no shortage of sarcasm and entertainment here. Tweak as you see fit, Ox. Just don’t change the foundational sports bar principles of GC.

And Go Gators!!!
 

Jbossgator8

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Bring back the lifetime membership. People will pay for that. Run $50 specials. You will make some extra money that way. Also more promoting of the website on Facebook and/or Twitter will get more members. Infiltrating other boards and dropping the Gatorchatter name would probably get more members too...
 

T REX

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Just MHO only...I think the board is way less antagonistic than before. A lot less negativity. Probably less than ever before. You can't get rid of every dissenting opinion. How is that any fun?

http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas/threads/is-dan-mullen-a-substandard-hire.396909/

Perfect example. Mindless zombies. The same rhetoric for the third coach in a row. Hey, maybe we'll get lucky this time around.

The only issue I have ever have is when people go over the top with personal attacks. Just not necessary.
 

Windy City Gator

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I joined in October...I was on the OLD Gville Board back around 2010, so it took me this long to join another board....I like the banter, especially in the political forum. Do not change anything. The board is a good source of differing opinions (political and sports) and message boards are not meant for those who have thin skin.
 

RocketCityGator

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The board is the first place that I go for Gator news. There are a group of posters that make a great effort to provide news and insight. Thanks folks!

That doesn't mean that there are not opportunities for improvement. I think the mods could do a better job keeping the threads on topic. So I don't agree with this statement:

QUOTE="SeabeeGator, post: 702288, member: 1826"]Also like that threads generally stay on topic and get corrected back if it starts to drift away.[/QUOTE]

This is not my experience.

I also agree with @T-Red regarding personal attacks.

Regarding obnoxious posters, block them. Why let one poster ruin your experience when with a few mouse clocks, the problem is gone.
 

ExecutiveGator

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From a software / user interface perspective, there's a lot of good things going for this board. A lot of good tools have been added, the sidebar is a nice addition, and the constant polls are interesting to see where my views compare with other Gators.

The Chat Box seems to have become a "Good Ole Boys" network lately with nicknames for everyone if you're on the inside. I can't follow it, and it doesn't interest me, so I leave it alone.

The typical rhetoric from certain posters can be nauseating at times, but what's life without some shtick? Besides, that's what not censoring people's opinions and the 1st Amendment is all about - "I disagree profoundly with what you say, but I would defend, with my life, your right to say it."

Lastly, I'd be thrilled to get threatened with a few days ban from Ox, just for the experience. But, I don't want to do anything ban worthy. Not my style. Can't believe someone would leave the board just because that occurred. Woof.
 

Towels 'N Sporks

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I've been getting redirected to some different websites from this site recently, and have to hit the back button to get back to gator chatter. Is that happening to anyone else? I'm on a brand new computer and this is the only website I have gotten redirected like that. I've been waiting for an appropriate place to post this so I guess this would be it. Anybody else experienced random redirects from here?
 

oxrageous

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I've been getting redirected to some different websites from this site recently, and have to hit the back button to get back to gator chatter. Is that happening to anyone else? I'm on a brand new computer and this is the only website I have gotten redirected like that. I've been waiting for an appropriate place to post this so I guess this would be it. Anybody else experienced random redirects from here?
Is it on mobile? Those shouldn’t happen but on occasion unfortunately they do.
 

GolfinDog

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This board is well maintained, and easy to use. Everyone here is very tolerant and they seem to really enjoy when a rival comes on rattles cages. It was a long time ago so an old guy like me often forgets when UGA last won the National Championship. One good post about an arrest or 22 wearing a cap with a G on it and I am immediately reminded.
 

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