Posted: Nov 14, 2007, 3:24 AM CST
In response to:
Thanks to those who are in support of staff effort here. And we appreciate everyone's feedback and ".00003"
A few reponses:
Staff cannot deal with what they are not aware of. But when they become aware of rules being broken, they deal with them. So instead of complaining that one thread is dealt with but not another, and if it matters to you, send a report and it will be reviewed impartially.
"Best and brightest" - doesn't exist - all who post here have equal rights and value. No one is smarter, funnier, and so much more important that they have the right to namecall or abuse another member just because they don't agree with their post.
The member removed today had a rude post removed. He then spazed out, posted abuse, bashed the site, and was removed. So much for the best and the brightest...
"Fun threads"- are a matter of opinion. Many love the word game threads while others call them stupid. Do you really expect word threads, or who's hottest, or religious or political threads, or whatever, not be allowed simply because you do not like them? When there is trouble, everyone points at someone else to blame. No one is forcing you to post in or even read anything you don't like in the forums. There is ample room for all types of threads. So there should be something for everyone and no reason for namecalling. If you don't like a thread, simply stay out of it.
Unfortunately members become so focused on the small picture of just what is going on within their own thread or their own group, that they forget that their "fun" might be rude, insulting, hurtful or offensive to someone else who may not know the history or understand the 'inside' joke there. But, they say... afterall, the group was "just having fun". Try stepping back and viewing the bigger picture once in awhile and you may not be so quick to criticise the 'heavy hand' of the moderators.
We will try to do some surveys in the not too distant future that will give you some input into some things that go on here.
Thanyou for the feedback.
My bringing to your notice that some threads were removed while others stayed was out of my observation here and intended against no one.
I wasnt aware that reporting and complaining about each other is so rampant here and as you have mentioned will use this privilege in future if the need be.
Agreed about one thing rightaway , Abuse or Racist remarks are totally unacceptable.
Fun threads .. i meant ones which intend no harm and are quite unbiased but no idea where they go.
I have liked the website and have been having a great time here is just as true as my observation of things around here.
Good to see your feedback again.
