State Of The Forum Address...

Well I've gotten a handfull of PM's recently, I still can't think of why some people wnated to waste their time, but anyway...
 
Apparently some people think I'm a post-whore, and that all I care about is making a bagillion posts so I can feel important.

Does anyone mind if I address this right quick and maybe we can even share a discussion about it?
 
First - there are only 2 members on that, "Top 10 Posters" list ------------>
that have been here since before 2006.  I joined in 2006 meaning the other 7 people on that list MUST be post whores too, considering we all joined in the same year (some a few months apart).
 
Second - I spend a lot of time on here.  It's no secret.  I have only been working part-time for almost a year now so I could try and explore other things (lots of online selling).  That means I've got a lot of time in font of my PC, and subsequently, I'm logged in often.
 
Third - Not trying to pat myself on the back, but I offer a TON of help around here and if some of you naysayers would ever venture outside of the, "Off-Topic" section you might see that.  Like I said, not tooting my own horn I just enjoy troubleshooting and solving problems - that's why I'm really trying to get my shit together to open my own shop.  I want to bring back REAL customer service and a friend at the local shop.  I've had 5 different CBR's in my day so that means I generally spend time in each of those forums trying to help, plus the, "General Tech" section.
 
Fourth - I post sometimes when it would be easier to edit my previous post but apparently I'm, "controversial."  Wether or not that's my goal, that's how it is.  SOOO, in an effort to not have my words taken out of context I choose to post a second time in avoidance of the dreaded, "post edited" thingy at the bottom.  Yes, it is ultimately to satisfy my own ego but I do like being able to say, "that's what I said and that's not what I said."
 
Fifth - Sometimes I need a hand.  'Nuff said.
 
So I guess that's pretty much every reason why I may have a handfull of posts (big whoopie).  I would actually find it amusing if my post count was reset.  Makes no difference to me because chances are it'll be up there again because when I want to say something or offer some help, I'm going to.
 
Soooooo - anyone else have any confessions?
 
I must confess, I'm a CBRF addict.  I used to check the national headlines/stories, then local, then the days weather, THEN CBRF.  Now it's straight here...
 
I love you guys...  Nah fvck that - you're all a bunch of gheys and I'm not the least bit attracted to DDCavi now or ever.  Okay maybe if he got back down to his, "fighting weight,"
 
 
 

 
Discuss?  I don't know that there is much of a topic but hey, I'm bored.
 

its funny you bring this up because last night i seen all the threads you started and were posting in and the first thing that popped in my head was man hes a postwhore but it dont bother me none do what you do brother

Maybe it's because 5 of the 14 topics on the first page were all started by you (35.7%) in the last few days.  Maybe it's cause usually your post is a blatant and viscious jab at other members and some people are sick of the drama you are constantly trying to create.  Or it could be because we all get that there are certain member(s) of this forum you are opposed to, and don't really care to hear anymore about it.  Let's go off the assumption that I'm not speaking on behalf of myself, but just throwin some ideas out there...but what do I know, I'm just a simple CBR addict.

I say do what you got to do man.  I will say that you are a bit harsh at times, but we all are and have been at some point.  I think some just take things to heart more then others and don't realize that this is an on-line forum and at the end of the day we all go home and have are own lives to live and it really don't matter what poeple on -line think of us.  I myself just post what I think it right or want to say and if someone likes it then good if not then no biggie.

The "posting a bunch of times in a row" thing... I get why you do it, but it is annoying (to me). I just edit my own posts a lot, keeping my thoughts in one big "block"... but then again, I don't get "into" the drama threads typically. If there was an issue where there could be something controversial in nature (IE discussing a person, a thing that happened, general off topic stuff usually), then I could be more persuaded to understand back to back posting to keep the "edit" words away... but I have a harder time thinking that's needed on the advice threads on technical matters... whether it be you giving advice, or asking for it.

I too am an CBRF addict... so I feel ya. I often spend more hours on here during the day than actually working. I've never cared, before this forum, to stick around... and cared even less to actual put in my own time and effort to help others (IE, my how-to's) and share my experiences (Like the adventures thread). Now... I've actually broken a thousand posts where I felt like putting in my thoughts for someone else to read... and think they actually cared about what I had to say. (That's a rare thing to find on a forum... at least that I've seen)

I think you're a cool guy, and with Drama as it goes... I see why you chose to cover your A$$... but sometimes I think it's excessive.

Yay boredom!

<edit> Just because I wanted the "edit" thingie at the bottom!

Daym, I kinda knew that you were a postwhore but now it sounds like it's a serious condition! I try and throw my .02 in anywhere reasonable just like you so I don't see the big deal. Sounds like some negative people just don't like salt in their wounds or something so all I have to say is that ...



This is a discussion fourm, what do you (people in general) expect?

Those topics could have easily been buried in a half day in the off-topic section...
 
Seems like people are having some good fun in those threads, call me crazy.  I see a whole lot of generalization in your post and I'm not going to defend it.  I don't need to as I think I've explained myself ad nauseum.
 
I might find myself a bit of an Eore, if it was your way, Shortbuss...
 
"Nobody loves me."
 
Bah, whatever, apparently you wanted to get a bit off your chest as I don't really see how someone calling me a post-whore has anything to do with "her", lol.
 
Seriously, can we please get off "her", 'cause uh, I just did.  HAHAHAHAHA, ROFLMAO, is that what you're talking about?  "Blatant jab?"
 

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ORIGINAL: KidCr3nshaw

Like I said, not tooting my own horn I just enjoy troubleshooting and solving problems

Soooooo - anyone else have any confessions?

Dear problem solver,
Sometimes after doing the necessary I have to flush 3 times, twice for the bulk and once for the remainder. I do hear a strong "baawooosh" sound so I think there's enough force. There's a water shortage here, should I feel guilty? Is there a cheap and easy fix?

Sincerely,
Flushed in Atlanta

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ORIGINAL: KidCr3nshaw

Those topics could have easily been buried in a half day in the off-topic section...

Seems like people are having some good fun in those threads, call me crazy.  I see a whole lot of generalization in your post and I'm not going to defend it.  I don't need to as I think I've explained myself ad nauseum.

I might find myself a bit of an Eore, if it was your way, Shortbuss...

"Nobody loves me."

Bah, whatever, apparently you wanted to get a bit off your chest as I don't really see how someone calling me a post-whore has anything to do with "her", lol.

Seriously, can we please get off "her", 'cause uh, I just did.  HAHAHAHAHA, ROFLMAO, is that what you're talking about?  "Blatant jab?"

 
First, let me say that I'm honored your 3500th post was addressed to me.
 
Second, let me say that I don't care how many times somebody posts in this forum, the only thing that annoys me about you is how stand-offish you are with anybody that doesn't see eye to eye with you.  Building upon that idea, you strike me as incredibly full of yourself and overly cocky.  Finally, I hate your avatar because it is blurry and nobody can tell what the hell is going on in it.  And thus ends my generalizations.

Guilty of post whoring.
 
But, it doesn't cost anything extra to make 10 posts vs 1 post so why not do it?

^ you don't wanna know what's going on in it! LOL

I think that Kid has been well behaved, lately.  Then again, it is just a matter of time until he pulls some crap...HAHAHAHA!!!

^^^^lol.

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ORIGINAL: Kewl Breeze

Dear problem solver,
Sometimes after doing the necessary I have to flush 3 times, twice for the bulk and once for the remainder. I do hear a strong "baawooosh" sound so I think there's enough force. There's a water shortage here, should I feel guilty? Is there a cheap and easy fix?

Sincerely,
Flushed in Atlanta

 
Alright, here's what we're gonna do...
 
First, you're going to need supplies, don't go cheap, either.  One single bottle of whiskey should do it.
 
Mix it if ya need to but drink it all.  Now use the alcohols creative juices to find a simple cousin or brother-in-law that can help - what we need to do is loosen your stool.  Too much fiber, homie.
 
Now you're partner is going to be responsible for his own rubber gloves but he needs to mash that shit up real good.  We need all the water we can get, our future is in your brother-in-laws hands... literally.
 
I could clean up the avatar, but then I wouldn't get the satisfaction of knowing you're nose is touching your monitor trying to figure out that Steve-O is butt-chuggin a beer-bong...
 
 

 
LMAO @ Voodoo... I'm tryin' man.  I have been known to eff up a wet-dream

the thread count isnt whats important, but what information the threads contain, and what I can take from them.

I have had no issues in my 1 week of being here :)

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ORIGINAL: voodoochyl

I think that Kid has been well behaved, lately.  Then again, it is just a matter of time until he pulls some crap...HAHAHAHA!!!

 
True. It's funny. I find his post-whoring a bit annoying at times, but I look at us like a big disfunctional family. We might not all find him as amusing as he finds himself, but the forum wouldn't be the same without him.

Aww shucks!
 
I have no problem being, "that guy."  Someone's gotta do it...

I like your posts/threads most of the time dude. If someone doesn't like you then can ignore you. You usually bring some humor and reality to things.

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ORIGINAL: fuze

I like your posts/threads most of the time dude. If someone doesn't like you then can ignore you. You usually bring some humor and reality to things.

 
Is there a way to actually ignore forum members? I mean like an actual ignore feature? I sure hope not because then I wouldn't get any responses to any of my stupid posts, but there is ONE person who I would like to ignore.
 
Mike

Yes, everyone that posts has a Block feature. Look under my post it has email, pm, address, BLOCK ! :)
 
Don't block me now !

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ORIGINAL: shoortbuss

Maybe it's because 5 of the 14 topics on the first page were all started by you (35.7%) in the last few days. Maybe it's cause usually your post is a blatant and viscious jab at other members and some people are sick of the drama you are constantly trying to create. Or it could be because we all get that there are certain member(s) of this forum you are opposed to, and don't really care to hear anymore about it. Let's go off the assumption that I'm not speaking on behalf of myself, but just throwin some ideas out there...but what do I know, I'm just a simple CBR addict.

If we where talking a month ago, I'd have to agree with you. Many of kids posts I read where antagonistic and did nothing but rile people up but as quick as I may be to condemn I will also give recognition when it's due because while kid may have some work left I will say he has almost done a complete 180 in a short time .. the recent posts (that I've read anyway) are much more forum friendly and while they may still be direct, he does it in a much more positive manner imo as compared with previous ones. AFA PW'ing goes, I don't care about that as long as it's contained within the O/T section and follows forum rules .. and heck, it adds entertainment value as well. Kid knows he was the topic in the moderators forum for many of the things listed in this thread but it's unfair to say he hasn't done something about it .. many just get very defensive and act even worse when you tell them they are causing trouble on the forum but from what I've seen he is trying to change, and if he continues that path (instead of vd's prediction ) that goes a long way in my book. Now if he and woo would just get along ... but I'll stop while I'm ahead :)

p.s. The manly thread has reverted to one that's in need of a group hug session

Kewl Breeze well said sir...  what ever happened to the ATL ride though? 

You joined 5 days before me. Youre a whore! A filthy little whore!!!!!
 
What were we talking about again?

 
"Well, seems like everything is perfect... a little too perfect, makes me kinda itchy..." - Mr. Bobby.
 

 
Seriously though I do appreciate the kind words but I do feel a bit funny about this whole thing... maybe it's the fact that I never tasted my mothers breast but it's just so damn hard to accept compliments.
 
Much easier to accept critism.
 
I promise to do my best, folks.  (gawd I'm in need of some therapy, lol).