Off Topics as of late.....

[JAG]

Thanks to all the mods.
Ya'll are doing a great job!
JAG/Johnny

[Terry Green]

Brian...meant to email ya...but ran out of time.

No, that's not the reason.  Posts about non-sponsors are not always pulled....hardly ever.  However, when there becomes a pattern of what appears to be 'working the board'...or 'spamming' the site by the same company having multiple threads...or threads constantly on the 1st page...then that pattern will be stopped.  A lot of these topics are started and questions are asked that should be asked directly to the company, not here on TradGang.  Another ploy is to seize upon a post made in passing.  Once and innocent post is made....there are members that seemingly 'appear' and the thread turns into a picture/praise fest for the company...and all that was asked for was a simple brace hieght recommendation(example)....again, should have contacted the bowyer directly.

No way should some of these company's have more exposure than paying sponsors.  Unfortunately when this pattern is 'found out'....then all threads from that company are removed even if they are made in passing.  Casualties of War if you will.  We hate it, but we have to protect those that support the site or we wouldn't have one.

Unless you run a site this size, you really don't know how hard it is to keep on track, and how many folks will try and take advantage of it and how many ways they will try.  Sometimes these folks spend more time and effort than the Sponsorship costs!!!

[ronp]

Thanks Terry for the reminder(s) and thanks to all the moderators for keeping us on track.  We all should check out the 'Review User Agreement' occasionally.  Thanks again,
Ron

[DVSHUNTER]

Thanks again. I spend a LOT of time here. I love the bench!

[jcar315]

Thanks Terry!!

[Bobhat]

Originally posted by Terry Green:



Think you are alone?....Think we play favorites?..here's a few folks that have had their posts edited or pulled....

Ron LaClair, Dean Torges, Gene Wensel, Barry Wensel, Biggie Hoffman, Charlie Lamb, and Don Thomas just to name a few....So, if you've had a post removed or edited, your in good company.

I almost want to post something to get deleted just to belong to this group.   :D

[Owlgrowler]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
 

Trad Gang is also not a Trad Archery forum.

I think I know where you're coming from with this.(actually, I'm not too sure.)

I know in your mind you were claifying something... but, I'm confused... I hate coming off as a blockhead, do you mind re-clarifying?  I thought this was a Trad Archery forum.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

I agree with Bobhat...seems like all the cool people have had threads removed. One day, one day.....if we all try really hard, we too can have threads removed! Just joking!! Thanks for the examples.....Ryan

[Terry Green]

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[Terry Lightle]

Good job Terry

[Guru]

I, just now...after all this...moved a thread off of the Pow Wow about football!!!!!

...see what we mean    

[Bowwild]

I know how to get one pulled...I did it twice (innocently-I told the guy in the cell next to me) in one day and then Terry splained it to me. It involved a bow made by Leprochans.

[COOCH]

   

[fnshtr]

Makes sense to me!!

Thanks for keeping us all focused.

[straitera]

Slow to read your thread Taz. But, welcomed the "NO's" & particularly the "in good company". Folks make mistakes which can grow out of control if not terminated. This hunting site is great for the rules & folks participating. Much obliged.

[Mudd]

                 


                         

[Karebru]

Unless you run a site this size, you really don't know how hard it is to keep on track, and how many folks will try and take advantage of it and how many ways they will try.

I don't post often, and I haven't been here that long. I've participated in many forums about many things over the years, and I'm amazed at how big, and active Trad Gang is... And how smoothly it runs.
To be honest, my first gut reaction to strict enforcement of a bunch of rules is, "Aw, lighten up dudes!"
But imagine what Trad Gang would be like without it... This many people posting all at once about anything and everything would render it useless.  You would have a hard time finding anything... There would be little spats going on constantly... It ain't pretty. I've seen it!
Great work, guys! Thanks!  

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Ive had one thread pulled, didnt get offended in the least.This site has it's standards and the mods do a great job of keeping to them.  

[J. Holden]

I'm sorry, it was me.  I got carried away and accept my discipline.  I humbly ask for your forgiveness.

-Jeremy  

[Rock Crusher]

Thanks for the heads up and hard work. I broke the rules once and didn't even realize it. I'll try to be more careful from now on. Thanks for all the work on this site I've learned alot on here.  Zachary