Respect for others

[A4K]

G'day guys!



Just wanted to post a word to all here to bear in mind how we behave here on the forum, and how we communicate with others.

This can be a great forum - but not always. To be blunt, I know of two of our more popular members who have left the forum because of certain individuals and their thoughtless or arrogant comments. Others just visit not so often, or avoid certain threads for the same reason (myself included), not to mention the new people who were abused and left, to the damage of our own good name.

Please keep this forum the great place it can be, for the enjoyment of all, and think twice before we post something that may offend others - this goes especially for certain mods who behave in ways that would have them banned were they not in that position. You of all people are expected to set an example.

Cheers,
Evan

[Colin1]

Who are the two that left?

If it's anything I've said that was 'thoughtless or arrogant' then bring them back and I'll apologise unreservedly

[lesofprimus]

Respect is earned, not given... This place is a big melting pot, with peoples from nationalities across the globe, there is no status quo... Differences exist in every member, from small to large....

This place is run the way that it is for very specific reasons... It is a fine tuned machine that is run by Mods and Admins that care about it, on a daily basis... 90% of the boards out there are not.... This Board requires members to either have or grow thick skin.... Those that dont leave.... U've been around long enough to know this....

As for ur "certain Mods" comment, I dont give a sh!t about offending people in real life, so why would I care about offending people on the internet... Im not here to make sure everyones happy and content, Im here to be myself and do the job I was asked to do many years ago, and I do it well....

U seem to be riding my balls lately Evan, and frankly, Im getting fu*kin tired of it.... I was an as*hole 4 years ago, and I am still one.... Either get used to the way I do things, or leave... This tear-jerking mamby pamby crap is tiresome....

Of any Mod here, who do u think does the most??? Who do u think moves the most threads around??? Who do u think weeds out the most undesireable meatballs and keeps wiseass members in line??? Who do u think is the biggest as*hole here????

All of those are me.... I am the senior guy around here, and yea, this post is my powertrip.... I have always been who I am on this site, and have never been banned when I was a member... I was invited to be a Mod based on that attitude... I am not here to set examples on moral equalities and behavior, but to enforce them....

I would be very interested to find out which 2 senior members ur referring to....

[A4K]

...I rest my case.

[lesofprimus]

If u dont like the iron fist I carry here, by all means, u have other alternatives Evan, please dont feel for a second that we're holding u here against ur will.....

I was a SEAL for christsakes, u want me to be docile and willowy???

[A4K]

[Matt308]

C'mon A4K, you asked for that beating with your passive/agressive post. Hope you enjoyed it.

[Lucky13]

Can't remember all the times that I've been whipped!

[A4K]

C'mon A4K, you asked for that beating with your passive/agressive post. Hope you enjoyed it.

That was a beating??

[Lucky13]

Oh no, THAT was a wee cuddle...

[Hunter368]

G'day guys!

Just wanted to post a word to all here to bear in mind how we behave here on the forum, and how we communicate with others.

This can be a great forum - but not always. To be blunt, I know of two of our more popular members who have left the forum because of certain individuals and their thoughtless or arrogant comments. Others just visit not so often, or avoid certain threads for the same reason (myself included), not to mention the new people who were abused and left, to the damage of our own good name.

Please keep this forum the great place it can be, for the enjoyment of all, and think twice before we post something that may offend others - this goes especially for certain mods who behave in ways that would have them banned were they not in that position. You of all people are expected to set an example.

Cheers,
Evan

Evan,

I could not disagree more. The Mods here police members disrespecting or getting carried away all the time. They do a good job of it.

I have felt Dan's wrath before but I took it and deserved it. Get over it, I did. The thing about Dan is that he is a straight shooter and calls a spade a spade. I respect that even when it has worked against me (about 4 years ago or so when I first joined). He might be rough and gruff but we need that to police this forum. Dan (as do all the Mods) cares and invests more time in this forum then I could ever believe. Thank you guys job well done, you should hear that more often then you do (group hug now) (This is not ass kissing Dan, Islanders still suck, go Oilers!) (not that either team is playing)

Bottom line is this forum has perhaps some of the most knowledgeable people on WW2 I have ever had the pleasure to talk to. Instead of complaining about this forum just except it as it is. As much as some of the member drive me crazy at times (you know who you are LOL) I still highly respect them and their knowledge.

[parsifal]

A4

This is a well run site, that keeps things under control because the mods make it that way.

Its basically a bit right of centre, in line with the political views of most members in this forum. But that does not prevent people with even radical views posting their opinions, provided they dont do it in an offensive or boneheaded way. You can say what you need to say, so long as you are not deliberately disrespecting people and so long as you can back up your position with some facts.

Mods have a difficult job, but they do it well in my opinion. And as far as the general population is concerned, the hard core regulars here are learning. Lord kows I have had my share of spats with people, but both myself and my "opponents" are slowly learning that everyone is entitled to their opinion, and that there are no right or wrong opinions.

I dont see how that could be run better

[Hunter368]

Evan,

Word of advice, at times perhaps it is a good thing to take a break from the forum for a few days to clear your head. I have done it a few times over the years, then I have come back with a open mind ready to post and learn.

I am very glad I have done it in the past and I am glad b/c I have gained some really good friends here. Too many to list.

They have helped me through some tough times and good times in the last 4 years.

- Birth of my second child!
- Death of my Father and coming to grip with many unresolved issues between him and I.
- Death of my Mother in Law and Father in Law.
- Great career change and new job!

They are are like my long lost ugly cousin, but they are family to me. At times some drive me crazy but I love them all.

[syscom3]

Evan, the only three things you need to do:

1) Do not insult anyone.

2) If the mods tell you to stop for any reason, then stop.

3) Have a thick skin, as this is the internet.

Just be civil and debate with the facts. If someone is saying your wrong, then ask them to provide their evidence.

[109ROAMING]

I could have abit more respect than I do for the american moderators on this site But I don't disrespect them and I think thats fair

I agree that everyone has the right to their opinion and others should respect it.I agree with Syscom you shouldn't insult anyone this is where I'm having a little trouble ,don't mean to sound like a smartarse but when given the title of moderator do you then have the right to give insults?