Idiot posts cluttering up the forum

[tansails]

I have been learning for several years just by reading the threads on this forum. There have been very knowledgable people discussing and solving problems of great interest

It seems sad that lately so many of the posts are now idiot posts about stupid things with nothing to do with boat design.

I see many good threads clutered up with banaal postings by some people who seem to be trying to get the highest posting scrore without saying anything constructive at all.

I think they are nothing more than graffiti sprayers. I look at nearly 1000 posts from one individual and find almost complete drivel.

To those people who know full well who they are I say please stop your selfish behaviour.

M Bailey

[longliner45]

yea man Im with you, it seems like too much ******** and not enough facts. Im readey to jump off myself . when a 12 yr old girl gets bull from seniors it makes me wonder were the real men are. these guys wouldent last a few minutes at the dock , they can justify it by saying (its the world ,and they will hear it anyway) but ill bet they would not appriaciate it if it was there kidds I have complaind to th moderator myself ,,,,to no avail, Im done......longliner

[longliner45]

there is other sites that dont put up with this crap ,,,see you there,

[antonfourie]

What are those sites then ?

[kach22i]

First off, I'd like the moderator if there is one, to move this thread where it belongs, in the Open Discussion area. I'd just hate to see anyone become a hypocrite, not saying you are.

Originally Posted by longliner45

when a 12 yr old girl gets bull from seniors

That was in the Open Discussion section, it was goofy, it also looked to be mutual longliner45. It's hard to read through and tell to be sure. I'll say it's not a mind set I can follow and leave it at that. It is disappointing at times to click on a thread and see it's strayed way off topic - I'll agree.

Originally Posted by tansails

To those people who know full well who they are I say please stop your selfish behaviour.

If you have a problem with a person or apparent "click group" tansails, may I suggest sending them an e-mail or PM before making a public outcry. Perhaps talking it over with the moderator, which I don't know how to get a hold of myself would be constructive.

I don't mind an occasional joke once in a while, but I do have problems following some of the non-sense tossed about. I am however rarely offended by it.

[JonathanCole]

Jeff is the moderator. You can contact him here:
http://boatdesign.net/forums/member.php?u=4

[safewalrus]

Tansails

Anyone who puts his location as 'earth' and then whinges in the wrong section (open discussion is the place for this) is probably as bad if not worse than the people he's whinging about - just because he didn't get any information from it doesn't mean others didn't1 Who's selfish now!

Please move to the correct forum area and start again!

from the man who's got nearly a thousand posts but .....

[Chris Ostlind]

Could the same be said for a dude who subtitles himself as Ancient Mariner?

From that nomencalture, it would seem that you are seriously out of balance in this modern world.

The original question has merit and is totally applicable to this, or any other, list at this site. What's the purpose and what is it we are attempting to accomplish?

If we get that right, the rest will follow in its own proper fashion.

Chris

[safewalrus]

Originally Posted by Chris Ostlind

Could the same be said for a dude who subtitles himself as Ancient Mariner?

From that nomencalture, it would seem that you are seriously out of balance in this modern world.

The original question has merit and is totally applicable to this, or any other, list at this site. What's the purpose and what is it we are attempting to accomplish?

If we get that right, the rest will follow in its own proper fashion.

Chris

Two 'rr's in my marriner (west country accent see), but Chris are you asking the meaning of life, ah! if only !!!

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by kach22i

Perhaps talking it over with the moderator, which I don't know how to get a hold of myself would be constructive.

Everyone is always welcome to send me a PM about any threads or posts they feel need to be moderated, or general forum trends or suggestions. I very much appreciate forum members sharing their thoughts.

The easiest way to report a bad post or thread is to click on the small ("!") icon that appears with each post. All reported posts/threads will always be looked into.

[tansails]

Originally Posted by safewalrus

Tansails

Anyone who puts his location as 'earth' and then whinges in the wrong section (open discussion is the place for this) is probably as bad if not worse than the people he's whinging about - just because he didn't get any information from it doesn't mean others didn't1 Who's selfish now!

Please move to the correct forum area and start again!

from the man who's got nearly a thousand posts but .....

I put this post in the design forum because it related to the death of that forum through the stupid bullying, and mindless posts from people who seem to have no input whatsoever into the subject.

For example Mr Walrus you are a prime example although I did not mention you.

If I say I am an American then this fool will say something rude. If I say I am living in Florida but of Spanish Mother but an American father you will understand why I say I am not nationalistic and put simply "Earth". You struggle to find something rude to say. It is easy to be a rude foul person when you are only a Word with no face.

You post excessively on the design forum , hundreds of posts yet nothing on design......... why is this ?
Why do you not post all your graffiti on the open discussion ?

I wish Jeff would delete all your posts and you could start anew and try and contribute something of use . Not just posting for the sake of it.

There are others also who fit in this same category. Other sites are strictly moderated to stop this happening. But there goes the freedom and lots of work for the moderators each night....

All because of very selfish behaviour.

If you are not building or designing or involved in those then go away please.

M Bailey

[longliner45]

we are all humans, we are all from earth, we all make mistakes. lets not get personal , lets not attack, we can sort it out amoughts ourselfs, I make mistakes , like typing while im drunk. but I like all you guys, hey were sailors we need walrus we need tansails we need both ends of the spectrum ive learned from walruss ive learned from tansails what ive learned im keepen, lets just keep it cool around the kids ,,,,love ya all longliner

[Ari]

I love reading what Walrus write in..not that highly technical to a level that I don't understand at all..I'am not Naval Architect..or aerospace engineer..just somebody who love the sea/water..he add in some colours..maybe he is not or never become a lecturer at any university..if anybody can sieve through his comments ..you 'll see the points clearly. Of course there is certain thread that I couldn't be bothered to read..like building a boat at 12 years old..Iam very suspicious with that tread..I believe somebody started it just for the fun of it..maybe I'am wrong.

[JonathanCole]

One man's idiocy is another's entertainment. Prohibiting stupidity is simply a recipe for constant strife. However, I think that people should refrain from making insulting or personally demeaning comments to other participants. Why? Because it is rude. If you want to have only the thick skinned participating then you may end up with very little in the way of creative intelligence or mentoring others just for the good of it. I already know of at least 2 very knowledgable members who have quit this forum due to the insulting comments made by others. Not a good trend<img>

BoatDesign.net should not be a contest for egotistical blowhards to see who can have the most posts. It should be an educational forum where people share knowledge, experiences and project ideas.

[Willallison]

We are all guests here - thanks to the tireless and often thankless efforts of Jeff.
It is he - and he alone - who has the right to decide who should come, who should go, and what is or isn't appropriate conversation. But we should all bear in mind that without him, we have nothing.
This is his 'house' treat it - and his other 'guests' - as you would your own...


Now - as I've often said in other, similar, threads - can you all shut up and get back to talking about BOATS !