Flying the flag for RIBnet - Page 4

A1an · 20 March 2015, 18:49

I find there are far more important things in life to worry about than a forum.

jambo · 20 March 2015, 19:01

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Originally Posted by A1an

I find there are far more important things in life to worry about than a forum.

I think you are so right Alan!!

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mick · 20 March 2015, 19:06

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Originally Posted by A1an

I find there are far more important things in life to worry about than a forum.

Yeh same here and as for FB not on it don't want to be. I will talk to anyone if they talk sense and it a load of bolicks

Pikey Dave · 20 March 2015, 19:08

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Originally Posted by A1an

I find there are far more important things in life to worry about than a forum.

+1 I actually like Ribnet for all the reasons a few delicate types lambast it (but oddly, still join in!) one mans meat is another's nut cutlet. If you want an over moderated BORING forum, try the Evinrude owners board.
Over the years I've been on the wrong end of the mods, I've had my legs slapped & posts deleted. Did I have a hissy fit & flounce off? Nope! Why? 'cos I'm a big boy now & all growed up😄
As my daughter would say "FFS, grow a pair & use 'em" You can take the girl out of Barnsley.........

.....sh1t happens.......

Boats&Outboards · 20 March 2015, 19:11

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Facebook awaits!

I've been a member of the Facebook thing for a while, as you say there's plenty of room for many variations of forums. All I'm saying is if people are coming to you with a genuine concern I cannot understand why nobody is at least listening to them and taking onboard a members complaint (assuming they have actually come to you directly), most people will accept that rather than an instant refusal to engage ?

mick · 20 March 2015, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

+1 I actually like Ribnet for all the reasons a few delicate types lambast it (but oddly, still join in!) one mans meat is another's nut cutlet. If you want an over moderated BORING forum, try the Evinrude owners board.
Over the years I've been on the wrong end of the mods, I've had my legs slapped & posts deleted. Did I have a hissy fit & flounce off? Nope! Why? 'cos I'm a big boy now & all growed up😄
As my daughter would say "FFS, grow a pair & use 'em" You can take the girl out of Barnsley.........

.....sh1t happens.......

Can't believe your L would say that

John Kennett · 20 March 2015, 19:16

Everyone has been listened to and their concerns have been considered. Some people are not satisfied with the outcome, but they will need to decide whether or not RIBnet is the place for them.

Bigtalljv · 20 March 2015, 19:17

I'm still trying to figure the problem people are all up in arms about. People who's positions or opinions are questioned seem to take offense at that questioning. Isn't that the point of a "discussion forum"? I haven't seen any name calling or such in those posts that I would consider out of bounds. I try to make fun of it but I've always believed you folks over there have a higher tolerance of what's banter. Perhaps i was wrong.

As for over moderated this is one of the least moderated sites I've ever been on. the actual moderation: warnings, bannings, thread locking or deletion are very few and far between.

I think people are confusing the moderators discussion participation with with their job. "A moderator disagreed with me". Over moderation!!!!

Jason

mick · 20 March 2015, 19:33

That's the problem Jason as I see it there ain't no problem, prob some bod thinking there sticking up for there buddy

matt h · 20 March 2015, 19:41

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Everyone has been listened to and their concerns have been considered. Some people are not satisfied with the outcome, but they will need to decide whether or not RIBnet is the place for them.

I think you have made that decision for one person and banned them for havin an opinion in this discussion John

John Kennett · 20 March 2015, 19:49

No, I banned him for being abusive. I should have done it last time really, but cut him some slack instead. Hey ho.

Bigtalljv · 20 March 2015, 19:56

somebody got banned and I missed it? Doh, just the thing for a boring day at work, somebody else's pain. Perhaps I'm not paying enough attention and that's why I don't see the issue....

John Kennett · 20 March 2015, 20:01

No, I think you've probably got the balance about right

matt h · 20 March 2015, 20:07

Which bit was abusive John ? as TBH,I'm failing to see it at all..

ShinyShoe · 20 March 2015, 20:16

Secret mods don't work. People pick fights with the MIDs public persona, then get banned/deleted/moderated/slapped by mod. You will gain a whole host of 'is xyz Mod3 coz I slagged off xyz and got a ban from Mod3'.

ShinyShoe · 20 March 2015, 20:17

Oh and trust me poly can be a terwat sometimes and I've told him.

kerny · 20 March 2015, 20:17

I don't understand what all the fuss is about... if you get a straight and direct answer why is it taken to be rude, some people are diplomatic by nature (like me) and others may come over as being straight laced.... if the latter offends just ignore it or give em some stick " .

The other solution is to feck off.... simples ...

John Kennett · 20 March 2015, 20:38

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Originally Posted by matt h

Which bit was abusive John ? as TBH,I'm failing to see it at all..

Comparing the mod team to nazis will do the trick on most forums.

I understand the point you are trying to make, but it's a battle you can't win.

Perroboy · 20 March 2015, 20:38

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Originally Posted by kerny

I don't understand what all the fuss is about... if you get a straight and direct answer why is it taken to be rude, some people are diplomatic by nature (like me) and others may come over as being straight laced.... if the latter offends just ignore it or give em some stick " .

The other solution is to feck off.... simples ...

I agree+++

Bigmuz7 · 20 March 2015, 22:13

There's fook all wrong with modding here .. some folks will always take offence .. sometimes you has to just take a line , and that be that , .. sure I'd rip the arse out of a few more topics .. but I get modded every time

Its the way it is on this forum .. if you dont like it you go else where. Its always a tough decision for those making the call to regulate it , but I'd support what I see, and TBH there are hours of work that go unseen by regular users, that get put in by 'volunteer' mods where often there will be hours of 'off' screen thought go into making a reply to a subject, just to offer reason, or an alternative perspective, so, modding isnt just about banning people, its about moving discussions productively, and generating quality content

right .. I'm off ... somebody mentioned quality content .. the 6 nations thread needs spammed