Retired Wrencher 5,424 #1 Posted March 8, 2017 I Just joined a RV forum because of our up coming travel plans after my wife retires. I have to say that between this site and that one You guys hands down are the best running forum on the web. It is so easy to use on this site compared to others I have joined. It is not because it is a new forum it is the way this site is laid out. Like when you comment on your post you can scroll up and put in members names in the post to include them in the discussion. Oher site`s you can not. So thanks and keep up the good work. 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,837 #3 Posted March 8, 2017 Karl has provided us with a first class site and all of our Moderators add to the value of time spent on the site. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,253 #4 Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks Gary! Maybe I'm partial because I "work here" but I agree. I'm a member of motorcycle forums, Corvette forums and Dodge truck forums and their rules are in place (like ours here at Red Square) but not enforced. I see arguments breakout all the time with all the 4 letter swear words getting posted and it really distracts from the forum. I only go there to get answers now and rarely participate in any general discussions. Mike....... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,265 #5 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) There seems to be a complete absence of trolls here. I do not know how you do it. Even when i may post something that i find to later be incorrect, there may be a disagreement with the information, but no put down to me personally. There is one website about Honda twin motorcycles that one person has more than 20,000 posts. Many of his replies to questions are "send me a PM and i can help you".-- a real waste of time if you are trying to learn anything by the experience of others. I think people are smart enough to separate very experienced a knowledgeable posters from those just trying to help [and occasionally being wrong]. There is really no need to be your own cheerleader by putting someone else down personally. That is what I like about this place the most. Edited March 8, 2017 by ohiofarmer 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #6 Posted March 8, 2017 There is no doubt that the overall organization and control of this forum is nothing short of outstanding and one would not realize that if we did not belong to other forums. It is all a part of the constant work vigilance and vision of the Administrators and Moderators and it is very much appreciated. We have however to also give credit to the membership for much of it. Even though there are instances where Moderators have to step in to stop occasional squabbles fortunately those are few and far in between, usually caused by seemingly harmless inoffensive comments that same take exception to. Some of us are more sensitive than others. I found however in all the years I have been a member that here is a different type of crowd. With all of the respect to our younger members, a vast majority of members here are well "seasoned" individuals full of wisdom that only comes from that "seasoning" and a lifetime of learning many different skills and values. And don't underestimate the "values" part of it. One does not have to browse through too many of the posts to immediately come across comments to indicate that we have a lot of good human beings here. I think and hope that it is contagious. A big difference to other forums, I found that it is also the willingness and easiness with which knowledge is shared. That is and should be the purpose of any forum, and not a place to just show off your stuff or worst criticize others. Knowledge is not ours, we are only the caretakers of it while we are in this world, and it is our obligation to take care of it, improve on it, and ensure that it is passed on. Hoarding of it creates self serving dangerous individuals. There is also a willingness to learn and help. Being able to accept being corrected is just as important as sharing information. A great contributing factor is also that because of the yearly show, so many of us know each other .We know their families and in many cases over the years watched little children with tractors that are now adults. Lastly I am still convinced that there is something to these little red tractors that bring out the best in all of us. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jellyghost 378 #7 Posted March 8, 2017 4 hours ago, ohiofarmer said: There seems to be a complete absence of trolls here. I do not know how you do it. When I first joined the forum, I didn't realize this. I asked a kinda stupid question, and somebody gave some rather odd advice. I thought that I was getting trolled, so I replied about taking the advice and going further with the joke. Then.... I realized that it wasn't a joke. It was just nice guys being straightforward. I had to leave my computer and go talk with my wife about this oddly helpful and innocent place on the internet. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,381 #8 Posted March 9, 2017 All of it...That is why this is the ONLY forum I use...Never any social media junk... The mods and the users are simply great people who want to help and learn - no other agenda...(well, except maybe getting more 's)...But that's an addiction problem and I am sure they are on this site seeking help with their "problem"... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #9 Posted March 9, 2017 yes this site is number one!!!!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,254 #10 Posted March 9, 2017 If it wasn't for this site I wouldn't know anything about the history of all the red horses. I thought I inherited just a tractor last year... but it grew on me and have bought attachments and learned so much about them because of the site. I didnt even know there was a "big show" til last year. I thank everyone for their help and the forum. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted March 9, 2017 9 hours ago, ohiofarmer said: There seems to be a complete absence of trolls here. They`re here, we`re just on our best behavior Seriously, great site, good people, good information.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,424 #12 Posted March 9, 2017 23 hours ago, Sparky said: Thanks Gary! Maybe I'm partial because I "work here" but I agree. I'm a member of motorcycle forums, Corvette forums and Dodge truck forums and their rules are in place (like ours here at Red Square) but not enforced. I see arguments breakout all the time with all the 4 letter swear words getting posted and it really distracts from the forum. I only go there to get answers now and rarely participate in any general discussions. Mike....... Yes Mike the RV forum I was just on you can not even Like a person comment what is up with that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,859 #13 Posted March 9, 2017 12 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: .That is why this is the ONLY forum I use...Never any social media junk... Great job by all the mods to keep the politics, foul language, and mean spirited comments off this forum. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,227 #14 Posted March 9, 2017 All great comments, and always thrilled to read these, so thank you! We have the best moderators and members, and fantastic software and theme providers which all contribute to the experience here, and it's great to be a part of that! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #15 Posted March 10, 2017 What makes this site the best is a great admin team and an equally great member base that are sooo in tuned with how the site works so each member knows the rules and edheres to them , so in theory most of our members are quietly moderating the site too, but most of all this site works because all members are just good fiends with the same interest keep up the good work girls 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
