[CarolSells]

Charlie Brown would say, "I guess I just don't understand". I think that the moderator(s) do a great job. I'm sure that they get tired of wading through all of the poop, too. However, last weekend I responded to a post about an experience that one poster had at a restaurant. In my post I said that I believed that his account was true but that he should beware of the types of responses that he would receive. It was all very tongue-in-cheek. One kind poster got it and laughed but the thread was deemed "off topic and inflammatory" and was removed. Fair enough. Rules is rules.

But my question is, why is it okay and appropriate for posters to attack another poster or their questions or opinions? Case in point: Today a person started a thread asking where to get a tattoo. It degenerated into how that person would be perceived by one if they sported a tat,etc. On topic? Non inflammatory? The posts stand.

Why is it okay to tell posters who have any questions about what they would like to see in TV or have any negative comments about anything that they don't like or have noticed to "just move out or buy in Orlando"? These comments are in the true spirit of the board's purpose of exchanging ideas? I think NOT!

Just my inquiring mind wanting to know.

[angiefox10]

I have the same question. Sometimes posts are just removed. Often times people are kidding with each other and those posts are removed and the really mean posts remain. I don't get it.

I know the post you are referring to. People who didn't read it were lead to believe there was something wrong with it and didn't understand it was a joke because it was removed. By removing the post, there was no way to explain.

[golf4me]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

Charlie Brown would say, "I guess I just don't understand". I think that the moderator(s) do a great job. I'm sure that they get tired of wading through all of the poop, too. However, last weekend I responded to a post about an experience that one poster had at a restaurant. In my post I said that I believed that his account was true but that he should beware of the types of responses that he would receive. It was all very tongue-in-cheek. One kind poster got it and laughed but the thread was deemed "off topic and inflammatory" and was removed. Fair enough. Rules is rules.

But my question is, why is it okay and appropriate for posters to attack another poster or their questions or opinions? Case in point: Today a person started a thread asking where to get a tattoo. It degenerated into how that person would be perceived by one if they sported a tat,etc. On topic? Non inflammatory? The posts stand.

Why is it okay to tell posters who have any questions about what they would like to see in TV or have any negative comments about anything that they don't like or have noticed to "just move out or buy in Orlando"? These comments are in the true spirit of the board's purpose of exchanging ideas? I think NOT!

Just my inquiring mind wanting to know.

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[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by golf4me

fo·rum
   [fawr-uhm, fohr-uhm] Show IPA

noun, plural fo·rums, fo·ra  [fawr-uh, fohr-uh] Show IPA.
1.
the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.

2.
a court or tribunal: the forum of public opinion.

3.
an assembly, meeting place, television program, etc., for the discussion of questions of public interest. [/]
4.
the Forum, the forum in the ancient city of Rome.


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So.... are you being mean.... or are you being funny. Because it's hard for me to tell.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

Charlie Brown would say, "I guess I just don't understand". I think that the moderator(s) do a great job. I'm sure that they get tired of wading through all of the poop, too. However, last weekend I responded to a post about an experience that one poster had at a restaurant. In my post I said that I believed that his account was true but that he should beware of the types of responses that he would receive. It was all very tongue-in-cheek. One kind poster got it and laughed but the thread was deemed "off topic and inflammatory" and was removed. Fair enough. Rules is rules.

But my question is, why is it okay and appropriate for posters to attack another poster or their questions or opinions? Case in point: Today a person started a thread asking where to get a tattoo. It degenerated into how that person would be perceived by one if they sported a tat,etc. On topic? Non inflammatory? The posts stand.

Why is it okay to tell posters who have any questions about what they would like to see in TV or have any negative comments about anything that they don't like or have noticed to "just move out or buy in Orlando"? These comments are in the true spirit of the board's purpose of exchanging ideas? I think NOT!

Just my inquiring mind wanting to know.

[golf4me]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

So.... are you being mean.... or are you being funny. Because it's hard for me to tell.

I wasn't trying to be mean or funny. I think a forum is a place to discuss things and we won't always agree or stay on track and each person will think he or she is right.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by golf4me

I wasn't trying to be mean or funny. I think a forum is a place to discuss things and we won't always agree or stay on track and each person will think he or she is right.

Thanks for the response. I really wasn't sure what you were trying to say.

[CarGuys]

Angi

So I guess I can't get a Tat?

Even Dudley got a Tat in the movie Wild Hogs!

An Apple LOGO!

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

Angi

So I guess I can't get a Tat?

Even Dudley got a Tat in the movie Wild Hogs!

An Apple LOGO!

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by golf4me

I wasn't trying to be mean or funny. I think a forum is a place to discuss things and we won't always agree or stay on track and each person will think he or she is right.

Have to agree with you,i remember after my first few post ,i was told "we don't need people like you here,look elsewhere."We all have our own opinions,and to have a forum to express them is refreshing.It's great to have this board that is sooooooooooo informative, and gives us all the chance to participate.To be honest, i'm shocked that the moderator did not delete a few of my post,but i'm grateful they didn't delete.As far as a tattoo,to each their own,it's just not my "cup of tea."

[CarolSells]

Hey! I've been hijacked! I don't have a tattoo. Nothing against them. I might have to get ironed first!

Okay. This is an official hybrid. Comment on my rant or show us your tattoo!

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

Hey! I've hijacked! I don't have a tattoo. Nothing against them. I might have to get ironed first!

Okay. This is an official hybrid. Comment on my rant or show us your tattoo!

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

Posh, that's really pretty! I could be persuaded to get a smallish one like that!

[TOTV Team]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

Charlie Brown would say, "I guess I just don't understand". I think that the moderator(s) do a great job. I'm sure that they get tired of wading through all of the poop, too. However, last weekend I responded to a post about an experience that one poster had at a restaurant. In my post I said that I believed that his account was true but that he should beware of the types of responses that he would receive. It was all very tongue-in-cheek. One kind poster got it and laughed but the thread was deemed "off topic and inflammatory" and was removed. Fair enough. Rules is rules.

But my question is, why is it okay and appropriate for posters to attack another poster or their questions or opinions? Case in point: Today a person started a thread asking where to get a tattoo. It degenerated into how that person would be perceived by one if they sported a tat,etc. On topic? Non inflammatory? The posts stand.

Why is it okay to tell posters who have any questions about what they would like to see in TV or have any negative comments about anything that they don't like or have noticed to "just move out or buy in Orlando"? These comments are in the true spirit of the board's purpose of exchanging ideas? I think NOT!

Just my inquiring mind wanting to know.

There are over 1,200,000 page views and 100,000 visits to the site monthly and a number of people work daily to review and maintain the site. Our main objective is to make sure respect is maintained for each user even if there is a difference of opinion. Sometimes it is an easy judgement call and other times it is not, as often the written word is interpreted or misinterpreted from the original poster's intentions.

If there is ever a concern about a post you can click on the triangle in the upper right corner of that post and it will be directed to admin/moderators for review. At the end of the day I wish I could say we always get it right but we can't and we don't but always make our best efforts. We thank everyone for their support and feedback.

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by Admin

There are over 1,200,000 page views and 100,000 visits to the site monthly and a number of people work daily to review and maintain the site. Our main objective is to make sure respect is maintained for each user even if there is a difference of opinion. Sometimes it is an easy judgement call and other times it is not, as often the written word is interpreted or misinterpreted from the original poster's intentions.

If there is ever a concern about a post you can click on the triangle in the upper right corner of that post and it will be directed to admin/moderators for review. At the end of the day I wish I could say we always get it right but we can't and we don't but always make our best efforts. We thank everyone for their support and feedback.

Thank you for the reply. As I mentioned, we all appreciate this site and your efforts. But we all think that we're funny!