Thinning the herd.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by LRT

I'm a long-time lurker but rarely post. That doesn't mean that I don't read this site everyday and haven't enjoyed the opinions and open discussion.

I really sympathize with Daseal and others who've made the same comment - when I first came here there was a real feeling that even though folks might disagree, everyone tolerated the opinions of others and everyone loved the 'Skins for better or worse. Most folks also seemed to be well-informed and knowledgeable, which made their opinions both interesting and worthwhile. Recently, however, it seems as if I'm seeing a lot more foul-mouthed diatribes and random venting than reasoned opinions.

If Matty wants to institute a paid members-only section of the site to bring back the old days of good, knowledgeable discussion and friendly argument, I'd pay just to be able to lurk and read.

Your coments pretty much sum up the way many of us here feel. When I decided to come aboard the WP there weren't a lot of profanity laced coments like we see now, nor was as many threads being hijacked and supplanted with issues unrelated to the topic. I can name posters who have posted here for a long time on a variety of issues, and not a trace of foul language, or arguementive in their views. To me. it would stand to reason if one is going to join a forum of this nature, and have anything positive to relate, they should at least know how to express themselves without using various forms of derogatory language. It shows a lack of respect for all fellow members, and would be better suited for a phone message.

[onlydarksets]

This would seem to be a good policy:
1 post per day for every month you've been a member
No limit after 1 year
Getting banned resets the "counter"

Even better, the posting limit would not apply to the non-Locker Room forums. I'm not sure if any of this is even possible, but it seems like it would control the chatter a bit.

[jbcjr14]

I have been around here for a good bit. Daseal is one of the best posters on this site and it would be a loss if he decides to go. I sure hope he sticks it out and HELPS in making this a better site rather than leaving it stranded by turning his back and walking out because he does contribute good insight that drives this site everyday.

[BDBohnzie]

It's a shame that's come down to this. Daseal, you will be missed, and I hope that once the offseason comes around, and content dies down some, you can come back with a renewed vigor, and be able to contribute once again.

Daseal - here's to you.
[kicks puppy]

[MTK]

Ok, Daseal's post really bothered me as well as the responses. Believe me, this is something the entire mod staff as been concerned about for some time. It's very hard to strike that balance between keeping the discussions here civil and informative while also bringing in new blood to the forums.

This isn't meant as a slam to newbies, some are great and become valued members of the board. Others come on and just post, post and post away with no regard to what's already being discussed. To me that's just poor forum etiquette. But hey, you can't educate everyone who comes through the door. I think we're all guilty of jumping on newbies at times, and that's not good either.

I've searched high and low for some solutions and I have FINALLY found something. I installed a modification today that won't allow new members to create new threads until they have 10 replies to existing threads. I'm hoping this will help with spammers as well as easing newbies into the board. I can adjust that number as we see fit.

Let's see how this goes. I also encourage everyone, including myself, to be more aware of newbies and try to help them out when possible.

Thanks guys

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ok, Daseal's post really bothered me as well as the responses. Believe me, this is something the entire mod staff as been concerned about for some time. It's very hard to strike that balance between keeping the discussions here civil and informative while also bringing in new blood to the forums.

This isn't meant as a slam to newbies, some are great and become valued members of the board. Others come on and just post, post and post away with no regard to what's already being discussed. To me that's just poor forum etiquette. But hey, you can't educate everyone who comes through the door. I think we're all guilty of jumping on newbies at times, and that's not good either.

I've searched high and low for some solutions and I have FINALLY found something. I installed a modification today that won't allow new members to create new threads until they have 10 replies to existing threads. I'm hoping this will help with spammers as well as easing newbies into the board. I can adjust that number as we see fit.

Let's see how this goes. I also encourage everyone, including myself, to be more aware of newbies and try to help them out when possible.

Thanks guys

Well there you go

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ok, Daseal's post really bothered me as well as the responses. Believe me, this is something the entire mod staff as been concerned about for some time. It's very hard to strike that balance between keeping the discussions here civil and informative while also bringing in new blood to the forums.

This isn't meant as a slam to newbies, some are great and become valued members of the board. Others come on and just post, post and post away with no regard to what's already being discussed. To me that's just poor forum etiquette. But hey, you can't educate everyone who comes through the door. I think we're all guilty of jumping on newbies at times, and that's not good either.

I've searched high and low for some solutions and I have FINALLY found something. I installed a modification today that won't allow new members to create new threads until they have 10 replies to existing threads. I'm hoping this will help with spammers as well as easing newbies into the board. I can adjust that number as we see fit.

Let's see how this goes. I also encourage everyone, including myself, to be more aware of newbies and try to help them out when possible.

Thanks guys

Awesome job... Shows once again the quality of this site.

I'm glad that somethings been done, and it will be interesting to see how it effects the board.

Really the problem is kind of a catch 22. People want liberal, unadulterated, open forum for discussion, yet at the same time don't want annoying "newbie's" coming in and ruining their fun.

People, you can't have your cake and eat it too. The good has to come with the bad. The mod's are clearly trying to find the most successful middle ground while preserving the essence of the "open forum" that the site has been so successful because of. I'm glad to see that they've taken the constructive criticism and applied it to the site. I'll be here as long as I'm a redskins fan.

[SmootSmack]

The mods do have a system in place which controls members' ability to post new threads. We just need to do a better job activating it. Right Matty?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

The mods do have a system in place which controls members' ability to post new threads. We just need to do a better job activating it. Right Matty?

The as is system is actually a bit complicated, but the mod I installed today takes care of everything very easily. The hard part was finding the mod in the first place.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Daseal has said he doesn't want to stay, so shouldn't we try to get something for him in a trade? ... I mean, he's leaving anyways. j/k

I have less experience on this site than most, but I have noticed some of the same things. I don't let it get to me. I usually just avoid those threads, and hang-out in the parking lot. There is hardly any "crap" in the parking lot -- why is that?

Anyways, Daseal I made you a puppy kicking avatar -- you can't leave!

[skinnyfan]

WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! Cry me a river.....c-ya daseal. Have a nice life. If Tafkas wants to kick me off because of this post then fine, but I am so sick and tired of all the sensitivity we have to show toward the skins, brunell, gibbs, daseal.......any veteran member....god forbid.......all of this makes me want to vomit. People say what they want, thats what makes this site good. Daseal just wanted attention.....like a lost puppy dog......and he got it. Grow up, or man up dude.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by skinnyfan

WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! Cry me a river.....c-ya daseal. Have a nice life. If Tafkas wants to kick me off because of this post then fine, but I am so sick and tired of all the sensitivity we have to show toward the skins, brunell, gibbs, daseal.......any veteran member....god forbid.......all of this makes me want to vomit. People say what they want, thats what makes this site good. Daseal just wanted attention.....like a lost puppy dog......and he got it. Grow up, or man up dude.

I don't think sensitivity is the issue -- just meaningful (unique) posts (or lack thereof).

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinnyfan

WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! Cry me a river.....c-ya daseal. Have a nice life. If Tafkas wants to kick me off because of this post then fine, but I am so sick and tired of all the sensitivity we have to show toward the skins, brunell, gibbs, daseal.......any veteran member....god forbid.......all of this makes me want to vomit. People say what they want, thats what makes this site good. Daseal just wanted attention.....like a lost puppy dog......and he got it. Grow up, or man up dude.

Real classy.

Next time just don't bother posting. Seriously. Some things are better to just keep to yourself.

[The Zimmermans]

This site is still many times better than the others, less volume, more quality, with a touch of uniqueness. I'd like to stick around for a while.....if I'm allowed. I'll keep my volume of posts down since I'm new, it's just so tempting at work to respond when I'm bored as sin, sitting in my cubicle.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

This site is still many times better than the others, less volume, more quality, with a touch of uniqueness. I'd like to stick around for a while.....if I'm allowed. I'll keep my volume of posts down since I'm new, it's just so tempting at work to respond when I'm bored as sin, sitting in my cubicle.

It's not the quantity its the quality of the post that matters.
If you have something to add, Please feel free to voice your opinion.

Unfortunately the forum attitude reflects the team and they both suck right night. Lately i've waited till Tuesday to post my thought and by that time there are already 1020932903904 Brunell is a doodie head threads.

It's just a matter of ignoring certain type threads.
Usually I only read the first page of a thread, If its going down hill, I will ignore it.

Only participate in threads started by respected members( AMD, Matty, BSB and many others). They will keep the thread clean from the gargabe we've seen lately.

People use the forum to vent. We've all done it. Stay away on sunday nights, thats when the bullshit is deep.

and most importantly, Stick around, One of these days we are going to have a porn section on the site! I'll even get you a Kick-A-Puppy picture section. (if those pictures of Matty really exist, I'm taking over!)

and don't forget your sense of humor