papabearxl said:
Yes, too much drama here these days. I know several "veterans" of this site are thinking of leaving, because of all the drama about the big wheels, opinions not being welcomed, slurs, and the immaturity of some of the members. I don't lose sleep at night about a da*n internet post, although it seems some do.
Not sure what I can do about the "drama" or convincing people to stay because they don't like it. I've made my policies on the site pretty clear as of late. Check the stickies and announcements on each forum's page.
I'm unaware of the "slurs" you speak of, if this is so, please PM or e-mail me. Give me post URL's so I can see what you're talking about.
Opinions are always welcome, but much like *ssh*les (as the addage goes), everyone has one, but that doesn't mean you need to show it to everyone whether or not they want to see it.
but, it cuts both ways.... papabearxl is also correct when he says, "If someone posts something on here, it's out there for praise, or criticism. Point blank." You ask for opinions, get them, don't like it, and then this sh*t starts all over again. boo frickin hoo. That's just how it is.
I've contemplated locking these last few threads, and handing out vacations for those who seem intent on doing nothing but stirring the pot up. But, like the last few posts here demonstrate, cooler heads keep trying to bring things back around to civility.... so I haven't yet. I guess I need to just start locking these things up from the first comment... I dunno. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
As for the immaturity, well, welcome to the internet, I guess.
Forums is as forums does. Been that way since the dawn of USENET. Not much I can do about that. All I can say is drown 'em out with quality posts, then.
Like I said above, if there are legit problems with people on the site, or with the site in general, e-mail or PM me, and I will look at things on a case-by-case basis. A one-off post probably won't get anyone in hot water, but a pattern of being a douche just might. "he said he doesn't like my wheels!!" isn't going to get any sympathy from me, however.
Don't really want to see anyone leaving, but that's the nature of the game. People come in, they move on, for whatever reason.... Again, not a lot I can do about it, but I can listen to your complaints and suggestions.
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