Board of Directors 2006

[Paranoid Dot Calm]

There is nothing wrong with these forums. The reason is because of the contributors and not so much the owner or the board of directors.

What is a board of directors if it is just not a cheap way of finding some people to monitor the content of the board for no financial payment or any real power or say in the future of this forum or site?

It is sort of like sweat shop labour.

Sort of like giving somebody a MacDonald's Treat Of The Week.

It seems to me that being a board member is simply a longer name to give somebody who agrees to volunteer to be a moderator. Somebody who will agree to edit posts with cursing and unkind remarks. (Like this one, maybe?)

I've been around to lots of forums and I've yet to see a board of directors. It's a joke!

Can you imagine putting this kind of trip on your work resume?

Too funny.

Calm

 

[#juan]

Ya know Calm,

The money I spend on the internet is part of my entertainment budget. So is my computer. It doesn't matter whether I'm simply posting to topics or if I'm trying to make the place run smoother by suggesting this or that. If I make a few friends along the way it is a profit for me. If someone finds what I do useful that's good as well.

 

[Cosmo]

RE: Board of Directors 20

Calm you are mistaken. Your post is just an attempt to stir up problems. If you don't like the way things are done, go hang out in the other threads. We don't need someone sitting back throwing out jabs without offering any kind of solution. You are pissed off. That's fine. But don't try to turn this into your own personal muck raking session.

The Board does not have moderating rights. They are a group of people who have agreed to represent the best interests of the forum members, to give them a voice. If you think it's a joke, well, glad to provide you with a chuckle.

The Board of Directors is a group whose mandate is to handle input from the members wishing to see changes made to the forum content and forum policy. It is a tool for members to fine tune the place to suit their own needs.

The Board is a courtesy ... not a right. You are correct in saying that most forums do not have one. No wonder ... the pay stinks and the headaches are numerous. That we have a group here willing to do it is a testament to their giving nature.

For everyone's information ... I have left the decision entirely in the hands of the Board regarding elections. Give them time to make the decision as to what will be done. Personally, I hope they say the Board stands and move forward with the job they are here to do.

 

[Andem]

Since there was not very much happening when we announced that there was a board election, the remaining board members decided they had to get it together quick and get the board back up and running. I'm sorry that certain people who do deserve to be on the board didn't get sufficient chance to be nominated.

The 3 month of activity rule was just applied to previously banned members, and wiping the slate clean means exactly that.. banned members are starting off clean. I regret that it was omitted from the original public posts, but current board members can testify that it wasn't just an after-thought, it was a careless omission (on account of posts in the board of directors forum, timestamped).

I believe the board has decided to hold elections again in 3 months, but I'm sure it could even work after things are stable again and no longer in a state of disarray.

Regarding the comments by Paranoid-dot-calm: Board members are NOT moderators, and you're obviously just pissed off about something. As cosmo said, it's not a right, it's a priveledge. It's a chance for members to help shape this community which is provided at no-cost to anybody who follows the rules. They get a voice onto how things are controlled here, and also give non-board members the chance to bring their concerns to the board and have it taken care of.

 

[Paranoid Dot Calm]

Hi! Cosmos

I'm not angry at all. The folks running this forum did no harm to me.

I'm just giving a view. My sarcasm is such because I see people complaining about not being allowed or properly considered to become a board member.

Let me see if I got this straight.

The board of directors are not moderators with any ability to edit or delete offensive posts.

The board of directors have no authority at all in the big picture, and are simply given a "Nic" ..... "Member Of The Board Of Directors".

To read posts where members complain about not being given the chance to serve in a meaningless position on the board is quite comical.

It reminds me of when MSN Groups first opened and people lined up to be assistant managers. Like Kiddies Day At The Circus.

It seems to me that it is simply a marketing tool and used by management to reward long-time posters or frequent posters with the suggestion that the poster has a stake in the success of these forums.

Everyone has a stake in the success of these forums.

That was the point I was tryin' to make.

Calm

 

[jimmoyer]

Well it's ashame what happened between everybody
here. What most disgusts me is how incapable
the left and the right could debate, and those
fireworks of entertainment is now missing on both
boards. Lots more boring isn't it ? I was welcomed
very nicely on the other board, except for Paranoid
Dot Calm who did patiently explain why he has no
patience in a debate and how he doesn't miss me
at all. LOL !!! I don't think Andem or Cosmo
were vicious at all and I think a lot of accusations
came their way through a misunderstanding and an
understandable need to protect the activity of this
board. I should let sleeping dogs lie, but I don't find
the current state of affairs to be too interesting on
either board right now, and maybe after some time
both groups can move more freely back and forth.
Fireworks ain't so bad once in awhile, and if we
can't debate our points with a little verve and a little
thicker skins, I don't see how we can even hope
our leaders will do any better than we, the alleged
intelligent ones.

 

[I think not]

Re: RE: Board of Directors 2006

Lots more boring isn't it ?

No.

 

[Paranoid Dot Calm]

Hi! jimmoyer

My comments have nothing at all to do with the static presently happening here. Please don't attempt to make it so.

You have no knowledge of my history here and where many times I've discussed the operation of this forum.

And, your right .... I don't miss you at all. In that I don't miss the discussion between Liberal and Conservatives. (The Left and Right). I find them too upsetting.

I prefer discussions between like-minded individuals (Between the Left and the Left) because it remains a discussion and not a shouting match as what happens between the Left and Right.

Calm

 

[Cosmo]

RE: Board of Directors 20

Amen, jimmoyer ... through this whole thing I've wondered how nations can ever get along if us in our little microcosm can't. Sad thought.

As for people going to both boards ... no big deal. I belong to a whole bouquet of forums. It's a non issue. It's only an issue when there's recruiting going on. It's always been about that.

Hopefully it will all soon pass!!

 

[#juan]

To all Forum Members

I would like to announce that an election for the board of directors will be held on or about the end of March 2006. By that time the members of this current interim board, will have enough experience to help make the take over by the new elected board as smooth as possible. There is a learning curve here for both the board and the administration. I'm sure all will try to make this period as easy as possible. Thank you

 

[Said1]

Re: RE: Board of Directors 2006

Lots more boring isn't it ?

No.

:laughing3:

 

[jimmoyer]

Well, if the Left and the Right can't talk without
losing a head gaskets and lose a few screws and bolts
and nuts, we got a situation of the left hand and
the right hand not knowing what each other is doing.

We got a situation here folks.

Said1, you laughing ?

I for one am aghast.

Ahem.

And ITN, straighten up will ya ?

And Cosmo, thanks !! Why should our leaders be better
than we enlightened ones who can only talk to the like minded
because our psyches are too precarious to be upset
by another notion ? Albeit, Paranoid dot Calm does have
a point on the uselessness of it all, and some conversations
are more fun if you can progress to the next level without
getting stuck arguing the fundamental presumptions.


But what of these sacred cow fundamental presumptions?

blaaaah.

Anyway, I only mean to stir the kettle just a little
in a kinder gentler way and only for a little fun with
malice toward none and humor for all.



And ITN, straighten up will ya ?

You too Toro.

 

[I think not]

Re: RE: Board of Directors 2006

And ITN, straighten up will ya ?

There are PLENTY, and I mean PLENTY of board members here that are leftists. They don't attack you personally, they don't assume you're a neo-con because you're not way the hell out there left. Haven't you noticed Jim people say what they want, have disagreements and yet no moderator needs to get involved?

I want to debate and see how people think, not getting riled up because someone on the other side of the keyboard attacks you personally.

Glory Hallelujah I say.

 

[Toro]

Re: RE: Board of Directors 2006

And ITN, straighten up will ya ?

You too Toro.

Excuse me.

I was drinking.



Still am.

Nice merlot actually.

 

[Said1]

Re: RE: Board of Directors 2006

Well, if the Left and the Right can't talk without
losing a head gaskets and lose a few screws and bolts
and nuts, we got a situation of the left hand and
the right hand not knowing what each other is doing.

We got a situation here folks.

Said1, you laughing ?

I for one am aghast.

Ahem.

And ITN, straighten up will ya ?

And Cosmo, thanks !! Why should our leaders be better
than we enlightened ones who can only talk to the like minded
because our psyches are too precarious to be upset
by another notion ? Albeit, Paranoid dot Calm does have
a point on the uselessness of it all, and some conversations
are more fun if you can progress to the next level without
getting stuck arguing the fundamental presumptions.


But what of these sacred cow fundamental presumptions?

blaaaah.

Anyway, I only mean to stir the kettle just a little
in a kinder gentler way and only for a little fun with
malice toward none and humor for all.



And ITN, straighten up will ya ?

You too Toro.

Lighten up will ya? It was a joke and I didn't really expect anyone to appriciate the humour in it since it was, for the most part an inside one, directed at ITN, who probably got it.


I'm terribly sorrry about what happened here, but everyone could stand to lighten up a bit. If you can't laugh, then there is a problem.

 

[Said1]

I meant that in a nice way. Really.

 

[jimmoyer]

LOL !!

Lurkers --- all of ya !!

Just lurking, like fish downstream, ignoring a treble
hook, waiting for a minnow.

Merlot ---- or any dry red is so much better than white
despite the protocols of whatever you are eating with
it.

Yeah, ITN, the neo-con, the anti-christ labelling got
a little stale despite all the fire and brimstone over it.

But !

Sometimes watching this was just kind of well,
you tell me:

[/url]http://www.winchesteronline.com/cgi-bin/msgboard/messages/1046.html Just straighten up, will ya !! H...y night and weekend to all !!! I'll be back.

 

[I think not]

<---- ITN on a bad day :lol:

 

[jimmoyer]

ROFLMAO !!!

Too much !!!

Ya see, sometimes, I just can't stand it when
the left and the right act like that !!!

Cyber warriors rule !!

Yo ITN, PM me. How'dya do dat ?
I gotta go but I'll be back later....

 

[Said1]

And get a grip Said1. You know what I mean.

.

Yeah, bite me. You know what I mean.