There are some SMART people on Trad Gang!!!

BEN · April 25, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

You can't ever please all the people, all the time--no matter WHAT you do with something this big!

Terry, wishing you the best outcome possible with your family and friends!
Also, thanks for the work on this site done by you and the mods.

I've been burnt 1 time on the classifieds ..... now, I check profiles and posts of those I trade with----if it's a name I don't recognize. Have done a fair amount of buying and some selling---no other problems!

Thanks again!

njloco · April 25, 2011, 11:04:00 AM

Whatever you and the others feel is right has my support in any way that you need it.

My prayers are with those you mentioned that need it.

FubarFred · April 25, 2011, 11:24:00 AM

you know the saying "Some peoples children", well it can be used to view their parents, also.
Fred...

Spurs · April 25, 2011, 11:30:00 AM

Keep it up guys, I support anything you do. This is a great place period.

elknutz · April 25, 2011, 12:08:00 PM

Continues to be the best run site on the net. Also a great reminder that with all the struggles in life this remains as refuge for most and a lot of work for the admins. Thanks and God bless.

TradDad · April 25, 2011, 12:09:00 PM

As much as I love this site, I have to say "family first". Everyone always seems to forget there's a flip side to every coin. Take care of you(rs) Terry and Thank You, and all Mods for all you do.

God Bless

YORNOC · April 25, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

Elksong@WORK2 · April 25, 2011, 12:31:00 PM

Terry - Sorry to hear about your personal hardships. Real life can be a bear. I'll send up a prayer for your father and your friends. Thanks again for your hard work and always being there for us!

PS - I was trying to find the place to sign up as a contributor, but not having any luck. How do I do that, again? I FOUND IT! ( Thanks Mudd),I'm Obviously NOT one of the SMART people here!LOL!

weezy · April 25, 2011, 12:46:00 PM

Terry;
Sorry to hear about all those things popping up at one time. That can be devastating to anyone. Too many people do forget that we all have lives to live and problems to deal with. We all have a point where we just have had enough. Glad to hear you got your focus back. Good luck to you and yours and I'll send a prayer your way. Thanks for all you do.
Bob

rick7 · April 25, 2011, 01:26:00 PM

thanks for all your hard work and time. even thought i don't post much on here i really enjoy reading and learning. also am glad you are working on something to stop the scams. thanks again

Easykeeper · April 25, 2011, 01:27:00 PM

Lots of selfless and hard work goes into this site and it shows. About the nicest place to hang out on the internet. Whatever you do I'm sure will be well thought out and implemented.

Count me in.

pdk25 · April 25, 2011, 01:36:00 PM

Always easy to forget what someone else is going through. Sorry for your personal troubles. Glad that you are not going to let the classifieds go to the wolves.

Dirtybird · April 25, 2011, 01:56:00 PM

Some people need to look at the larger scheme of things and they take things for granted. This site is a wonderful thing fir so many but it only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch. I support Terry and whatever he chooses to do.

Friend · April 25, 2011, 01:57:00 PM

As humans, we are all weakened and must both realize and acknowledge that, in order to move forward. May you have the strength to march on and carry high the flag of respect and humanity.
Alone at times, you may feel. Believe that not, for the army of care and respect sets entrenched and steadfast behind you. For I may be no good with the sword, yet my prayers of faith shall be heard.

ROB TAYLOR · April 25, 2011, 02:00:00 PM

You know....I've been here a good long time, but my post count is pretty low. The old "100 post" thing really rubbed me wrong because I love to trade, but don't like to fire off endless meaningless posts just to seem "active" on a site. Suffice it to say, that old rule turned me off of the site a bit.

That said, I empathize with the admin and the situation they found themselves in with the classifieds. I always found it odd that so many members were reportedly prevailing upon mods to handle their business when thay had a deal go sideways. No other sites that I frequent seem to have that problem....or maybe I am just not aware of it. To me it's like "grow up...learn how to handle your own business....caveat emptor".....and all that

On the next note, I'd like to thank the admin for their ultimate decision to go hands off, then to seek a "safe trade" solution. I am very much more pleased with either idea. The only caveat is, if "hands off" is decided upon, I would ask that perhaps a subforum for "trader feedback" or "good guy list" be added. That way, potential traders can do their own research, make their own decisions about buying/selling, and live with it. There are just too many ways to protect oneself to be whining to the admin about a deal that THEY let get out of control.

Sorry for the long rant, but ultimately I just want to commend the staff for deciding to change the classifieds for the better, IMO.

Hud · April 25, 2011, 02:11:00 PM

I really appreciate your efforts, and of all those behind the scene, that are working to make the site better, which is a difficult task considering how well it is run. Thank you.

bsoper · April 25, 2011, 02:12:00 PM

Thanks for all you do, I really appreciate this site and all the helpful members and admins.

straitera · April 25, 2011, 02:43:00 PM

Rob Taylor...you old heathen!! You need to post more. Thought you were locked up. Still have that beautiful 82# Big 5. Much thanks.

These folks have it right with the rules. Hard work no doubt. Think both sides just about have a good handle on it again.

Terry Green · April 25, 2011, 02:53:00 PM

Rob....what 'rubbed us wrong' was folks only trading and not sharing with the group. We had lots of folks that griped and griped and griped....yet all they did was trade. Never congratulated anyone, or shared any stories, or participated in any way. Which was the whole reason for starting the site. The classifieds was just a bonus.....yet its all some folks did here.

Participation will also be a part of the approval. If someone just wants to trade, there are plenty of sited out there just for that.

PaddyMac · April 25, 2011, 03:00:00 PM

2¢

I can't believe how much I'm learning on this site. I can't believe how much I've progressed in the last month compared to the last 23 years hunting with a compound, a couple of books and pretty much my self as teacher, coach and mentor. And you know why? Because the first archery shop I went in treated me like an idiot. I really feel like I'm in a place where there are a lot of good people who know a whole bunch.

I know a little about forums like this. I'm pretty active on an academic poetry forum (pretty much the same things as trad archery) and a few others. It is an amazing amount of work. These things run on love and elbow grease.

Thanks Terry.