Here we go again....somehow folks are starting blatant off topic posts ...I'm not sure why since you are suppose to agree to the rules when you register, and the rules are featured at the top of this forum, and we have to make repeated posts like this....but we are yanking them left and right, its really ridiculous at how far off topic some folks will post and expect to get away with it.....repeat violators will be removed.

                                       

Good reminder Terry. Thanks.

TTT

I think the rule thread should be in flashing yellow letters, and then you have no excuse for not following or reading the rules.Thanks for the dedication Terry and Mods.

How about a sticky thread atthe top with the titles of the Off Topic Hall of Shame? or the members could vote the most outrageous off topic, and chastise the daylights out of the responsible party? Might be kinda fun.

And change their status to cadet member as well

Perhaps a zero tolerance policy for this transgression may not yet be warranted, however for the assurance of maintaining the integrity of the site, the protection of its members and to alleviate the excessive firefighting of the moderators, a less lenient and automated reprisal should be adopted.

The code we uphold shall not be compromised.

Thank you Terry and to all the moderators and to the members who hold fast to maintain the integrity of this gratuitous site.

i've added a reminder and link about this at the quick reply form, at the bottom of topic page.

Rob, you do not get the credit you deserve. You are truly the backbone of this site, and Terry is the head. Thanks for all you do and always being on top of everyones problems and handling them.      

One of the problems is that if a thread is started and has a number of responses I assume it is a "go" for the administrators so I add my 2 cents. The latest that comes to mind was about rubber boots...was that an ok thread? If not  inquiring minds would like to know. I guess what I am saying is that some things are obvious...others not so much.

Bill, in the off topic thread it explains exactly what is off topic, the rubber boots seam to me a paiece of trad gear and would be ok. I posted on that thread.

Bill....there is never a guarantee that any administrator will see a blatant off topic post before there's a few or many posts.  There is no way we can check every thread as we all have real jobs and aren't constantly monitoring.

There is no pre-screening of posts that are 'checked' before they are allowed....so, we just catch them the best we can....thankfully we catch most of them pretty quick.

If there's a blatant off topic post, there is a 'report post' whistle at the bottom of everyone's post....most don't even know its there.  That button will alert all admins via email, and we can get them pretty quick that way too.

I haven't read the rubber boot thread....but I would gather by the tittle that its about hunting boots, and that's OK....if its not about hunting boots....hit the alert and I'll have a look.

 

Two words.  Smack Down!  A constant problem with miscreants is best resolved by a firm application of discipline.    Our fine leaders should not have to keep posting this same message.  

Thanks to all the Mods for this site,can't tell ya how much I learned hear.

doug77

Some learn the hard way.....and thats Ok.   Its human nature and isnt going to change.   Ya do it once,  pay more attention and smarten up.  Ya do it twice,  your testing,  being inconciderate and your a problem.   Ya do it again,  and your GNC  (Got Nothin' Comin')  and youve ruined a good thing for yourself.....cuz your gone!   You guys do a great job  and obviously its not always cake.  Thank you guys Terry and Mods for everything.  The Gang is a bible of sorts to me and I appreciate all you people do and I feel privileged to be here.

Thanks for keeping things running smooth.

Had another one just this morning...and the author stated yet again.....'I know this is not tradbowhunting related'....          

When he was told it was off topic by a member, he asked this..."How else to get it to the Tradgang members attention"?.... Boy...that's what I'd sure like to know!!!!

                       

I got pulled this morning. Hunting related, but not specifically trad hunting. Guess I gotta be more careful.

I never even noticed the whistle Terry thanks for pointing that out & you guys are doing an awesome job!
Thanks!!!