The 2020 State of the Board discussion thread

oxrageous

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I like to have one of these every year. I received this email recently and I wanted some feedback. Here it is in part:

"You've got a good board there with a lot of good posters, but as I've said before, a LOT of people are turned off by the wild west bull**** that goes on all the time there. And maybe that's what you want. But I guarantee you'd get more traffic and participation, maybe even from some older REALLY good posters, if you were able to get a grip on some of the craziness. I'm not saying you have to censor everyone and make it a pumper paradise, but it also doesn't have to be a free for all. That's just my advice, you can do what you want with it."

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I like to have one of these every year. I received this email recently and I wanted some feedback. Here it is in part:

"You've got a good board there with a lot of good posters, but as I've said before, a LOT of people are turned off by the wild west bull**** that goes on all the time there. And maybe that's what you want. But I guarantee you'd get more traffic and participation, maybe even from some older REALLY good posters, if you were able to get a grip on some of the craziness. I'm not saying you have to censor everyone and make it a pumper paradise, but it also doesn't have to be a free for all. That's just my advice, you can do what you want with it."

Discuss.
Where is Assman? I haven't seen him since I returned.
 

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In reading that paragraph, I'm interpreting "wild west bull****" to mean saying negative things about the program. Any thoughts?
 

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Damn...so ppl love to be coddled and act like nothing is ever wrong...good for them
 

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These threads are your opportunity to be heard as to how you think the board could be better. Just remember, I'm thin skinned and hand out bans at the drop of a hat.
 

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It’s about Law, isn’t it?

:)

Seriously, I enjoy the repartee, whether participating or just reading. I don’t mind a little “Wild West,” as my av would suggest. If there’s anything I really don’t care for it’s the arguments that span several pages. They usually hi jack a decent subject. But I control whether or not I read them. It’s really a pretty easy feature to use.

I prefer a little extra freedom than the excessive censorship you have at some other sites. If the mods wanted to be a little tighter, I’m alright with that, too. All in all, this is a good place to be a part of.
 

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It’s about Law, isn’t it?

:)

Seriously, I enjoy the repartee, whether participating or just reading. I don’t mind a little “Wild West,” as my av would suggest. If there’s anything I really don’t care for it’s the arguments that span several pages. They usually hi jack a decent subject. But I control whether or not I read them. It’s really a pretty easy feature to use.

I prefer a little extra freedom than the excessive censorship you have at some other sites. If the mods wanted to be a little tighter, I’m alright with that, too. All in all, this is a good place to be a part of.
Looks like a direct shot at Swonkey to me :lol:
 

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You should make a publicly viewable voting feature on each person’s profile that allows for members to decide who to “keep or kick”. Weed out the fringe. Maybe it would only last a week.

Also, maybe more would come along if you updated the software or added a funny rating...
 

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You should make a publicly viewable voting feature on each person’s profile that allows for members to decide who to “keep or kick”. Weed out the fringe. Maybe it would only last a week.

Also, maybe more would come along if you updated the software or added a funny rating...
The software will be updated before the season starts.....if it ever does again.
 

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Anyone really want an echo chamber? Some other places ppl get run out on a rail just for not being a sheep...that’s terrible to me...but apparently it’s a money maker
 

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Uh huh. We were told February 2020 last year.

Maybe just throw us a bone with the funny rating.
I got lazy, so sue me.

You guys being so obsessed with this funny button thing is extremely strange. Having a funny button will really make the site that much better?
 

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My guess is this unnamed "source" is clearly fine with the current economic plandemic going on as well and doesn't mind the police state we are almost in.
 

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I got lazy, so sue me.

You guys being so obsessed with this funny button thing is extremely strange. Having a funny button will really make the site that much better?
I would sue you but all you’d pay out in was worthless oxbucks.

Yes. 1000x more enjoyable.
 

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If there’s anything I really don’t care for it’s the arguments that span several pages. They usually hi jack a decent subject.
Completely agree with this. I don't know how to change it but it's hard to stay up with what's going on at time. You leave the board for a few hours to work and come back to find out you're 10 or 12 pages behind. Who has time then to catch up with 200-240 posts. That's annoying.
 

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I like to have one of these every year. I received this email recently and I wanted some feedback. Here it is in part:

"You've got a good board there with a lot of good posters, but as I've said before, a LOT of people are turned off by the wild west bull**** that goes on all the time there. And maybe that's what you want. But I guarantee you'd get more traffic and participation, maybe even from some older REALLY good posters, if you were able to get a grip on some of the craziness. I'm not saying you have to censor everyone and make it a pumper paradise, but it also doesn't have to be a free for all. That's just my advice, you can do what you want with it."

Discuss.

How does the writer know there are a LOT of people turned off by the site?
 

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