Austin860 82 #1 Posted December 9, 2014 Sad to see such a decline in member quality. When I first joined no priblems, now there are a few members who consistently just stir up trouble. So what if someone can afford to buy more tractors than you ? Don't be butt hurt. The reason we are all here is to show off all out different toys. I know the mods work hard and to a good job keeping this place ship shape, just wish some of the member would act like they aren't the most important person in the world. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all. (Bms) 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 27 #2 Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks for expressing this sentiment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #3 Posted December 9, 2014 May I ask what your referring too? You have peaked my curiosity? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #4 Posted December 9, 2014 Thank you from me also Austin. It's not hard to see AJ. I was in the middle of one last night that got the lock down trying to make peace and it's not the first one for me. I said it there and I'll say it here, people come here to relax and have fun enjoying the one thing we all love here, the Horses. My dad always told me "If you don't have anything good to say don't say anything at all." This is a great place, we just all need to learn to check our bad days, attitude, whatever, at the door when we come in here and enjoy what we have in common... 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #5 Posted December 9, 2014 So.. What your saying is.... you voiced your opinion and someone didn't like it.. Anyway we will let the past deal with itself. No need to bring it all back up. I was just assuming that two guys that maybe Austin didn't know where going back and forth (like we often do Geno) just having fun and it may have looked as if we were serious. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #6 Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Thank you from me also Austin. It's not hard to see AJ. I was in the middle of one last night that got the lock down trying to make peace and it's not the first one for me. I said it there and I'll say it here, people come here to relax and have fun enjoying the one thing we all love here, the Horses. My dad always told me "If you don't have anything good to say don't say anything at all." This is a great place, we just all need to learn to check our bad days, attitude, whatever, at the door when we come in here and enjoy what we have in common... Agree Geno, and that's from Thumper in Bambi I believe. I repeat that often and sometimes fail my own quoting of Thumper. Le's all go "Have a great day every day!" ( Thumper: "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all ) Agree with AJ and Austin also "Anyway we will let the past deal with itself. No need to bring it all back up. " and " If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." Edited December 9, 2014 by groundhog47 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #7 Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) So.. What your saying is.... you voiced your opinion and someone didn't like it.. Anyway we will let the past deal with itself. No need to bring it all back up. I was just assuming that two guys that maybe Austin didn't know where going back and forth (like we often do Geno) just having fun and it may have looked as if we were serious. Hey AJ. I think he is bringing it up in effort to help which is very admirable. I talked to a lot of people on the phone last night and this morning and sometimes it's not joking around like we do. I don't think there's any way to take what you and I do as serious. I also think we consider each other good friends and it shows through even when we play around. Sometimes it gets serious around here and it gets me thinking about what members and potential members alike think when they read some threads. Maybe someone becomes afraid to speak, or afraid to join because they may get bashed. We should concentrate on what we have in common, our love for the Horses and all that goes with that. Edited December 9, 2014 by Geno 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #8 Posted December 9, 2014 I agree with Geno. I'm on were because I love Tractors and expressing with others what we have in common. Also like knowing there is always help available when needed. I like joking back and forth with others. It doesn't matter if someone has 1 tractor or 100 tractors. I figure the more someone can purchase the more of these wonderful tractors will get saved. If someone says something you don't like that doesn't mean it's true, just their opinion and everyone has an opinion. I always try to remember that this wonderful forum is for people that love tractors. I try to be very positive and consider other members feelings and try not to offend anyone. I consider all the other members as my friends and I haven't met any of them. My advice to you ( for what it's worth ) is just relax and enjoy the forum. You won't find a better one, I guarantee. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #9 Posted December 9, 2014 I don't usually comment on this type discussion, but I feel that I need to say this; I have never experienced anything other than good things here. So many willing to help, even if it means taking time out of their day to make a phone call or research technical stuff for answers to the (sometime really dumb) questions we ask. I have very limited experience with these red things, but am willing to offer what little help I can to anyone who asks for it. I see good natured, usually constructive humor very often, and to me, that makes it a little more friendly, seems to say we all are close enough, although sometime we are separated by many miles, to jab each other a little. I have not seen anything disrespectful here since I joined you fine folks and I thank you all for what you do. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #10 Posted December 9, 2014 It's not so much a "moral decline" as it is just people not getting along and having more time to gripe about it. Perhaps if we instituted a post limit per day people would think twice before wasting one, two or ten on stupid childish junk and petty arguments that don't promote the forum, answer a question or otherwise help us all out. I don't really think that's the answer by the way. We go through this crap every year or so... it's often around this time when people spend less time outdoors or in the shop on their tractors and have more time to spend online. There's a few little flame wars, some hurt feelings, usually several someones end up suspended for a week or so and then people calm down. Every year I hope that this is the year we get past all the crap and attitudes, and every year I'm disappointed. Unfortunately it's an innate function of being a social media type outlet. We want people to share their finds, their questions and generally participate, and what comes along with that are natural conflicts and disagreements. Your enjoyment of the forum in these situations depends completely on you and how you choose to either pay attention to the BS or just let it go. There's more to life than pictures and words on a computer screen. Just like anything else in life, don't let someone else dictate how you enjoy your free time. Bottom line to me... ignore people that give you grief in your life... you'll be happier. 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #11 Posted December 9, 2014 Guess I'll share a thought on this subject since I also have noticed just in the last 2-3 wks or so, some pretty snide/cutting remarks that I felt were unnecessary and I am very hopeful it doesnt continue. As many of us do, I participate in several forums and I consider this one as the TOP ranking one. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #12 Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Perhaps if we instituted a post limit per day Bottom line to me... ignore people that give you grief in your life... you'll be happier. Very well spoken Jason! But don't even think of limiting my posts. The smileys also work good to at showing intent, we should all use them more! Edited December 9, 2014 by Geno 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #13 Posted December 9, 2014 I have not been involved with posting in awhile due to ... life. lol. Still reading along ,collecting, adding and building ,which, I will have show and tell for you guys soon. But I felt the need to add to this one. This forum is very well laid back and a good group of guys and I can say that without knowing most of you. There are two train forums I belong to that are just ridden with one individual that feels the need to bash, be right about everything or even if if hes not, he will back himself into a corner and just scratch his way out till he researches where he went wrong. Then comes up with a reason why his crap answer was leading to his new conclusion. He has his nose in every post and has fouled the forum for years now. Most long time members have learned to deal with him / ignore him but rarely see any new blood anymore. Be glad this forum has no issues like that. Trust me , it only takes one person to tear it all down. Technically , he is not doing anything wrong but is like the kid saying, I am not touching you ,not touching you, not touching you. With any group, young to old, you will have disagreements, poking fun, or teasing. Its all apart of life. I like that people just post what they did today with a horse, or pictures of new toys and everyone is giving thumbs up or likes the posts. I thought awhile about becoming a support here due to my bad train forum experiences but have no regrets since. Lets keep it that way PS , sometimes a topic like this does more bad then good and starts a whole new can of worms. BEWARE... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #14 Posted December 9, 2014 Very well spoken Jason! But don't even think of limiting my posts. 0whack.gif The smileys also work good to at showing intent, we should all use them more! Great point. Text or written words are terrible at showing emotions and can come off totally opposite. I like the smileys, thanks button and like button on this forum. I think more forums could greatly benefit from them. I use them when I can and specially when I am being a smart a**. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #15 Posted December 9, 2014 Anyone who's been on this forum for more then a few years knows that we have seen waves of these issues. It comes and goes but seems to be greater when winter time hits and there's less to do. I for one have been known to have an issue here and there but always get reeled back in. For the most part this forum has had harmony. Then we've had members come along who don't offer anything "POSITIVE or HELPFUL" to the site and use it for there own personal gain or just cause problems. We love helping those who aren't tractor savvy or have a specific issue that they're just not versed in. We have a vast array of talent here that have worked on tractors for years or has specific knowledge wether it be electrical, mechanical, body, paint etc. Most of us have paid our dues one way or another. I guess when someone comes along who doesn't really help or have a need, and just wants to "show boat" or "make money", I know it gets my gall up. There are members here that don't have a ton of post but a lot of those posts have really helped people or gave out great tractor related information. Then there are members who have thousands of posts with nothing really helpful or technical but have tractor related content and that's fine too. But the "LOOK AT ME" or the "ALWAYS FOR SALE" posts I just can't take. Probably the same reason I closed my Facebook account. I don't know what the answer is and I really don't think there is one. I guess it will be up the Mods and Admins to police the forum and decide when enough's enough. Probably could use some "Sargent at Arms" Mods who sole job it is to look for these type of issues and stop them before it gets to far. Just my $0.02 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #16 Posted December 9, 2014 Not trying to offend anyone and I agree, I haven't been around for long, only 3-4 years and it makes sense that this happens during winter. Just hate to see fellow member continually bashed just trying to share their finds. But all give good advice, and thank you Geno! I shoulda came up witha a better post name, butoh we'll haha. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,906 #17 Posted December 9, 2014 If you have a particular member that you just can't stand, just click on your name at the top right, then select "Manage Ignore Prefs", enter that members name, and you will never have to read their posts again unless you want to. I have done that and my life is much better. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #18 Posted December 9, 2014 Good advice!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #19 Posted December 9, 2014 You're not ignoring me are you Bob? Don't you do it either Austin. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,906 #20 Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) You're not ignoring me are you Bob? What did you say? I was ignoring you. Nope, not you. But Santa's going to be posting here before too long, and I'm sure there are some who are already on his naughty list. Edited December 9, 2014 by rmaynard 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #21 Posted December 9, 2014 My moral has declined so far I have no idea what to say 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #22 Posted December 9, 2014 Moral decline is the incorrect title, and geno, then I won't have to see all your scores! 😋 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,450 #23 Posted December 9, 2014 Being a short timer on this site and having joining for the great knowlege and experience from the members, I tend to do as my mother told me many years ago the good LORD gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason and I should not have to explan why. Just my Bob 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,944 #24 Posted December 9, 2014 A wise man is quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. Read that in the Bible.I try to live my life that way. Doesnt always happen but for the most part it works. I'm easy going. It's easy for me to change the channel on my tv when I dont want to watch something and even easier to hit the "back" button and move on to another post. Love this forum and the people. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #25 Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) its easy for people to sit online and say things that they wouldnt say or do if you were in front of them.Thats a fact of life and pretty sad fact. Edited December 9, 2014 by rexman72 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites