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Weeder

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This here is only my second post. But first let me qualify myself by telling you all that I have a manko cranko 15,000 or something because I can't read the little metal plate on the floor Only Manco. It has 4 wheels and a 7 horse power engine that is black.
I buzz around my yard and sometimes the street with it.
I came here and learned everything a person probably could about torque converters.

At least enough to get mine working again. I never even needed to sign up. There's just tons of info here man I got what I came here for.
And then some.
I'm pretty buzzed right now but i got to say something.

You all have sum pretty funny mother****ers up in here! i wasn't going to hang around here but then i read some other posts and I had to stick around and investigate because I like doing that sometimes.
now I think Ihave some observations some of you can't see, or maybe you can man cause some of it is very obvious to me and maybe to you too.

It lookslike people come and go fast here, I don't mean gokart fast I mean like everybody gets banned or something and maybe I will too but I gotta say something more, like when does a modrators job become one of judging posts or people as good or bad?

I mean is it their job to pass their judgements onto what your members say? Just because you maybe don't like what someone says or maybe don't even like them or something, but you judge them or what they say and if you don't like it you will call them out or ban them or something like a morally holy God or something.

Hold on I'll be right back. Ha ha


Ok I'm back that was my never mind, anyways like that Poboy guy wrote who are you protecting? any kid that can read or write here has probably used everyword there is and knows what it means, I mean I get this is a gokart forum and all but don't you think people want to have fun while they are here, or do you want to stop them, and yell at them and stuff? Make people sacred to write.
Maybe like someone said, you need a kiddy forum if you are scared of them reading words that everybody says.

It seems like there is a very diverse group of people here man, and if you go kicking out ones you don't like you might as well kick out the good ones you like too becuse otherwise you'll just have a boring bunch of gocart geeks and nothing funny to read then it will be boring.

So anyways someone around here needs to smoke a bowl and chill out and don't take **** so seriously, life is too short for all that and just when you think oh my God I have have all these problems just look around. There are people with way worse problems than you and then your problems become small, because all problems are small problems really.

I guess I'm done, but thanks for the help on my torque converter, I probably would have spent my Christmas weed money on a new one if I hadn't seen how to fix it.

I might post something again if you want.

Take care dudes!

Weeder out!
Party on Garth! Party on Wayne!
 

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Post your questions. Post what you learned so far if others need it.
All are welcome here. Just read the rules and follow them.

No Politics, No Religion, No swearing.

Sorry if you saw some of our antics.
Thing is some of us have known each other a long time...
So sometimes its like a Marriage...We still love each other but we fight too.
We are just staying together for the kids sake.
 

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Welcome to the forum Weeder :thumbsup:

As to all your other comments about the forum....all i can say is that you haven't been here long enough to understand what this forum is all about. It is a family friendly forum, and it is run that way. Yes, most kids have heard it all, but there are those few that haven't, and those are the ones that we are trying to keep this forum tidy for

As for all the bannings and warnings that have happened, they only happened because the forum rules were broken. If people don't like the rules, or feel they are too restrictive, then this forum is not for them. You will see that people get a lot of slack here, more than most forums I have been on.

I always think it is too bad that regular forum members cannot see what goes on in the background to keep a forum running. They then wouldn't be so quick to judge. Like you said, there is a wide selection of people on the forum, and you are never going to please everyone
 

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Post your questions. Post what you learned so far if others need it.
All are welcome here. Just read the rules and follow them.

No Politics, No Religion, No swearing.

Sorry if you saw some of our antics.
Thing is some of us have known each other a long time...
So sometimes its like a Marriage...We still love each other but we fight too.
We are just staying together for the kids sake.

Basically exactly that.. :D

if you brush your cat against the fur for long enough the cutest kitten will rip your face in half eventually.
And at this time of the year we're all ruffled up.

Mostly because the tone in here changed from friendly banter into idiotic quarrels; and we're sick of that.

I just need to comment one more thing:
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Maybe like someone said, you need a kiddy forum if you are scared of them reading words that everybody says.
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that someone was me, and most of you got it wrong I'm afraid
YOU most definitely did

I asked if we need a Kindergarten;

not to put young members in there to protect them from the rudeness and swearing.

I was refering to the concept of a internet relay chat kindergarten more than a real world kindergarten
(since because of recent events I was reminded of some of my old IRC habits mostly ;))

Anywhooo..

that kind is meant to push members in that for one reason or another engage in childisch behaviours that are not worth covering up or distracting from the rest of - hopefully usefull - info that's currently needed or being shared.

So they "inmates of the kindergarten" are free to babble and play with each other but are kept away from other threads.
in order to keep those clean.

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I agree with weeder

I really enjoy reading on this forum, but sometimes I feel out of place. I'M probably the oldest one on here(maybe not)so in my lifetime I have probably heard it all. when I ask a question I really need help, if I think I can help I try to give my opinion and that's what it is my opinion. I certainly don't expect to be called a clown a dummy because of my opinion. this forum has changed a lot since i have been reading it and it hasn't been long at all and maybe I don't have a right to be saying this at all. its just my opinion. I'm not very computer literate in the least, I don't understand a lot about what your talking about on how to navigate on here. I have no way to take pictures anymore so all I can do is try to explain the problem I'm having to the best of my ability. I would like to thank everyone who has helped I have repaired and made 4 kids not counting my grandkids very happy. some don't have a place to ride so I provide a place for them on my property. I couldn't have done it without your help. I'm hoping I haven't offended anyone but if I have, so be it. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL TRY NOT TO FORGET THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. GOD BLESS
 

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I agree with weeder

I know i didnt think about it sorry just a bad habit i guess.ill try that again. Merry xmas an may you have a good day. Lol
 

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Soooo...what is my point, and why am I so upset I'm ready to throw away the relationships, the good times, the long time membership with over 60,000 replies to my threads, nearly 11,000 posts?

It's not so much that it's ridiculous that Robert wants to mold this site to his liking. I may not agree with it, but it is IN FACT, his site, and if he does not want you to say "Peanut Butter"....it's his pivilage and right to do so. He can dictate whatever he wants.

My problem is very different. It's not WHAT he wants to exclude from his forum, but HOW it's gone about.

Often, members are unaware they are even breaking rules, and their first clue is a ban! THAT'S NOT COOL! If they are warned, and the offensive posts removed FIRST! then I would be on board.

I have been banned in the past for " running off new members".... I respectfully submit the owner of this forum has run off at least twice as many members and left a much poorer and lasting taste in their mouths than Poboy ever did.

One last thing, yes... I've made my share of bannable posts, some intentional, but, consider this: almost 11,000 posts, I probably accidentally said "Peanut Butter" somewhere along the way.

And let me ask you this: is there a list of words whose usage is a bannable offense?

I don't have a problem with dictatorship on forums, just clarity and an even break for my fellow members.

We can put all this to rest if you can provide one simple post , PM, or whatever, telling BOB "Buttcheeks" was an unacceptable and bannable word!

See, it's NEVER ABOUT POBOY! It's about my "Brothers in Arms".
 

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I've ot a question to ask, who's ROBERT? I've read his post I know he's a moderator, I also now that he sounds like a very knowledgeable person. I'm very sorry if I offended anyone, but I'm a firm believer in God and I like passing it on to everyone. that is my passion and I'll never deny him. So Robert if I've offended you I AM VERY SORRY. I think its time for me to move on. Sometimes being a noobie like a lot of other ones that have read their post and tried to get help I personally feel like a person has to be in the click of a certain group in order to get help. I understand my opinion doesn't really matter. but I think a lot of the so called noobys feel like I do. (just my opinion) So that being said GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AND HAVE A VERY GODLY CHRISTMAS. ps: its been fun at times
 

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I've ot a question to ask, who's ROBERT? I've read his post I know he's a moderator, I also now that he sounds like a very knowledgeable person. I'm very sorry if I offended anyone, but I'm a firm believer in God and I like passing it on to everyone. that is my passion and I'll never deny him. So Robert if I've offended you I AM VERY SORRY. I think its time for me to move on. Sometimes being a noobie like a lot of other ones that have read their post and tried to get help I personally feel like a person has to be in the click of a certain group in order to get help. I understand my opinion doesn't really matter. but I think a lot of the so called noobys feel like I do. (just my opinion) So that being said GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AND HAVE A VERY GODLY CHRISTMAS. ps: its been fun at times
He's the site's administrator, he runs this place, as well as owns it.
 

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GOD BLESS is religious!

You can be banned for that!

that's total BS!...

Nobody will or would ever be banned for a simple "god bless"

YOU WILL however if you start with "my religion is better than yours" since whatever religion you have and the respectiver other has.. that's most certainly a lie; at best it's different (in most cases it's not even that!)

You will be banned if you elaborate about how your religion is -because of the superiority of the white middle-age straight male over all other human beings- allowing you to judge the lifestyle of non-white, non-middleaged, non-male or non-straight human beings.
Since that too is a lie in nearly every religion!

So yeah, no religious discussions..
if you're a bone head.. don't blame it on your religion,
frankly.. you should keep that to yourself anyways ;)

If you want to wish somebody good luck, a speedy recovery from an illness or the strength and power to go through rough times;
You can ask your god to have mercy, send blessings and keep people in your prayers all you want.

Your god is a kind being, so use her for kind actions ONLY!
Nobody will be mad at you for that; not even if the respective other believes in different dieties.

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that's total BS!...

Nobody will or would ever be banned for a simple "god bless"

YOU WILL however if you start with "my religion is better than yours" since whatever religion you have and the respectiver other has.. that's most certainly a lie; at best it's different (in most cases it's not even that!)

You will be banned if you elaborate about how your religion is -because of the superiority of the white middle-age straight male over all other human beings- allowing you to judge the lifestyle of non-white, non-middleaged, non-male or non-straight human beings.
Since that too is a lie in nearly every religion!

So yeah, no religious discussions..
if you're a bone head.. don't blame it on your religion,
frankly.. you should keep that to yourself anyways ;)

If you want to wish somebody good luck, a speedy recovery from an illness or the strength and power to go through rough times;
You can ask your god to have mercy, send blessings and keep people in your prayers all you want.

Your god is a kind being, so use her for kind actions ONLY!
Nobody will be mad at you for that; not even if the respective other believes in different dieties.

'sid

Soooo...what IS the litmus test? WHAT IS RELIGIOUS AND AGAINST THE RULES?

What is PROFANITY AND AGAINST THE RULES?

Do you see my point?

Is GOD BLESS not religious? Is BUTCHEEKS PROFANITY?

Is a chicken picture PROFANITY?

Again... My point is on these marginal chicken poop areas, it would serve all parties involved better to delete and advise, instead of just COMING DOWN WITH THE BAN HAMMER!
 

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Doug, you are the one complaining because you are the one that gets banned. We give people lots of leeway, and lots of warning. I can pull up several emails and PMS where I have warned you, and many others. So please dont try make as if we don't warn people.

And the whole bad word thing! You were pushing that for a long time before you got banned, so don't try use that one either.

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But if we lock this thread, then we will be accused of not wanting to listen to the members
 

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Soooo...what IS the litmus test? WHAT IS RELIGIOUS AND AGAINST THE RULES?

What is PROFANITY AND AGAINST THE RULES?

Do you see my point?

Is GOD BLESS not religious? Is BUTCHEEKS PROFANITY?

Is a chicken picture PROFANITY?

Again... My point is on these marginal chicken poop areas, it would serve all parties involved better to delete and advise, instead of just COMING DOWN WITH THE BAN HAMMER!
May need to ask Rob that. I think he feels like it's more of a common sense thing and doesn't need to be spelled out in the rules.

Every forum I belong to or been a member of, members were usually banned (temp or permanently) do to fighting, constant misinforming, and name calling. One forum had its own politics section, and had it open since the site's opening in 2007 and closed it in 2012. They closed it because of fighting really. But it took moderators and the couple admins in a meeting to do that for the good of the forum. Even though it was completely separate. Generally it was mostly discussing strong disliking to the EPA and emissions laws, but other things in political talk got out of hand and fighting ensued, lead to several temp bans and closure of that section.
 

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GOD BLESS is religious!

You can be banned for that!

NOT true. Every year there are Merry Christmas Threads.
I usually post a Happy Easter thread too.
I have posted "I will pray for you" for no less than 5 members in the last 3 months.
My self and Sid have both posted Bible scripture. (and we do not agree)
There is this:innocent: and even this:devil2: provided for our use.
I have seen 2 other members with sig lines that are Biblical scripture.
I have taken my Relationship or "Religion" if you please to far at times.
Through Posts, Sig lines, Avatars, and User titles.
and Each time have been politely asked to remove them.
I would not even call those requests Warnings let alone a ban.

Although I consider my self an "Evangelical" I understand that in Polite and Business Conversation...
You just don't discuss Politics and Religion.
This site is no Different than that. No politics, No Religion.

GOD Bless you all and have a Merry Christmas.

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But if we lock this thread, then we will be accused of not wanting to listen to the members

Ok then I have a little more...If you are listening.
Just my 2 cents.
Bob and Slick Nick were both banned for Inappropriate vids posted.
Being that they are both long tome members in Good standing...
I would have preferred to see PM Warnings and then threads/posts Deleted, Removed, Closed, Locked whatever.
BBQJoe and Poboy... Yeah they push the limits. but this time...
Joe was banned 30days for a PM! not cool.
I do respect and like all of our Mods. They keep the site Relevant on the WWWeb.
But what is the purpose of a PM then?
His PM did not harm the Forum Image or disrespect the Mod Publicly.
In this case I would say, Handle it in a PM and work out your differences. In a PM a mod and a senior member are equal members.
1 More thing Robert posted recently That management discussed new rules and first time bans would be 3 days and up from there. But Bob got 2 weeks on his first ban, Nicks was 3 days???

I know it is simple, "just don't push the limits". But should we be nervous about a little fun or a little attitude?

Thanks for listening... I still Love this place.
 

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BBQJoe and Poboy... Yeah they push the limits. but this time...
Joe was banned 30days for a PM! not cool.
I do respect and like all of our Mods. They keep the site Relevant on the WWWeb.
But what is the purpose of a PM then?
His PM did not harm the Forum Image or disrespect the Mod Publicly.
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really Eric?

You KNOW what vid he sent and you asked why he got banned?
REALLY!?!?!

That was intentional suicide and you know that.
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In this case I would say, Handle it in a PM and work out your differences. In a PM a mod and a senior member are equal members....
Nope!
A Mod is not an equal member... he looks like one, but he's still running around with nuclear launch codes.
A PM warning would not make any sense if he were...
In every PM you get from a mod you see he's a moderator thanks to his usertitle...
And while we mods can run in both "senior member" as well as "forum sheriff" mode..
You cannot just hide from a ban because you offend him via PM instead of the forum.

that was cowardly trying to hide behind a PM and behind a video...
not enough testicle to say out loud himself what he wanted to say.
And that's not lessening the offense.. so he got banned for very good reason.

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OH and for the general public... PMs are indeed first and foremost exactly that PRIVATE messages.
Also we delete threads and posts for a reason: "to not have them read by the public"

And since as I said earlier: this is not a democratic process..
you have neither a vote nor the right to ask for our documentation about the process... none at all!

But yes,
we tighten up the rules early next year to be more precise...
or say we try.
No, before you ask.. you don't get a vote on that either ;)

And now.. have a merry christmas you all..

for us germans it's indeed today (tomorrow and monday are just the bonus round ;))

So I will not be around too much..
I'll ban all of you later if I feel so inclined :lolgoku:

'sid
 
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