Now on this forum there are regular threads about various laws that need to be followed/obeyed.
But I have recently read where members have promoted breaking various laws. (not necessarily towing related)
I'm a member of other forums where if members promote or just send out a massage that it's OK to pick and choose what laws you obey they are quickly sent on their way. And I agree with that policy.
Why don't forums generally allow this type of conduct?
1. It reflects badly on the forum administration.
2. It reflects badly on the forum members.
3. It reflects badly on the forum industry/sport/hobby.
4. Perhaps the forum could theoretically be sued.
5. Causes arguments.
6. Members leave the forum or stop posting. (this is happening here, now)
In addition, IMO a forum should be enjoyable, friendly and focus on assisting members. Not about:
a. Boasting.
b. Posts designed to start arguments.
c. Politics, religion and other emotive subjects.
d. Belittle members.
e. Derailing threads.
f. Not be condescending.
Sorry, I digress.
More to the point, should members:
1. Who promote breaking the law be allowed to stay?
2. Or should they be move on?
OB
Dougwe said
01:45 PM Jul 13, 2022
I agree with you in all that OB. I know many that have left this forum or gone 'off the air' due to the X-Spurts here.
I think I might have to get my popcorn machine fired up though.
Keep Safe out there.
86GTS said
02:53 PM Jul 13, 2022
I reckon that we should all meet up at Greens Lake, stand shoulder to shoulder in a straight line & see who can p*ss the furthest.
Although with the current temperatures in VIC at the moment one might have trouble finding ones sword.
Craig1 said
02:55 PM Jul 13, 2022
A few light ales, there would be plenty of production
rgren2 said
02:56 PM Jul 13, 2022
Craig1 wrote:
A few light ales, there would be plenty of production
Some of us have the prostate dribble, might have to give us a coupla steps start. ;)
Wanda said
03:01 PM Jul 13, 2022
I think it would depend more on "how" they "promote" breaking the law?
I guess you could always argue, right or wrong, that we do live in a democracy, don't we!!!
Fast heading down a nanny country, rules, regulations(over regulated), do gooders "namely would be's if they could be's"
Still, I think it will generated some interesting replies all the same
cheers
Ian
oldbloke said
03:01 PM Jul 13, 2022
rgren2 wrote:
Craig1 wrote:
A few light ales, there would be plenty of production
Some of us have the prostate dribble, might have to give us a coupla steps start. ;)
Lol. Very funny. :)
oldbloke said
03:10 PM Jul 13, 2022
Dougwe wrote:
I agree with you in all that OB. I know many that have left this forum or gone 'off the air' due to the X-Spurts here.
I think I might have to get my popcorn machine fired up though.
Keep Safe out there.
Thankyou "oh wise one".
86GTS said
03:29 PM Jul 13, 2022
oldbloke wrote:
rgren2 wrote:
Craig1 wrote:
A few light ales, there would be plenty of production
Some of us have the prostate dribble, might have to give us a coupla steps start. ;)
Lol. Very funny. :)
It might help put some bl**dy water back in the lake too.
boab said
03:32 PM Jul 13, 2022
agree with you 100% old bloke I am another that rarely checks in any more
Mike Harding said
03:45 PM Jul 13, 2022
Oldbloke: it seems to me you are making a mountain out of a molehill.
oldbloke said
05:59 PM Jul 13, 2022
Mike Harding wrote:
Oldbloke: it seems to me you are making a mountain out of a molehill.
No I'm not. I'm simply asking members their opinion.
Your comment suggests that you consider it acceptable for members to encourage other members to break the law. (on a public forum) Is that correct?
peter67 said
06:13 PM Jul 13, 2022
86GTS wrote:
I reckon that we should all meet up at Greens Lake, stand shoulder to shoulder in a straight line & see who can p*ss the furthest.
Although with the current temperatures in VIC at the moment one might have trouble finding ones sword.
Bloody good idea 86. Are you hinting that the sword is mightier than the pen (keyboard warrior) :)
Webmaster said
06:24 PM Jul 13, 2022
Clearly, we do not want anyone to post messages that advocate breaking the law. If there are posts which anyone things are doing this, or if anyone has concerns about a specific post or topic, please contact me directly and I will take action.
oldbloke said
06:52 PM Jul 13, 2022
Webmaster wrote:
Clearly, we do not want anyone to post messages that advocate breaking the law. If there are posts which anyone things are doing this, or if anyone has concerns about a specific post or topic, please contact me directly and I will take action.
Yes, sounds great, but what is the current policy? What action is taken?
Just recently a person was actively advocating that breaking the law was acceptable. Encouraged it simply because he didn't agree with it.
If members continue this sort of behaviour what happens? ANYTHING?
Do the threads only get locked or does the member face a consequence? History tells me there are no concequences. They just keep on pissing off members? More arguments. Someone needs to fix the root cause. Find the common denominator.
Unless there is a consequence nothing will change. No change equals more good members simply fading away.
We need action, not words.
Webmaster said
06:58 PM Jul 13, 2022
I will assess the post, remove it if it is seriously advocating breaking the law, and warn the member.
rgren2 said
07:10 PM Jul 13, 2022
We need a like or dislike button. Some dont wish to post comments. Just my opinion.
oldbloke said
07:20 PM Jul 13, 2022
Webmaster wrote:
I will assess the post, remove it if it is seriously advocating breaking the law, and warn the member.
1, 2, 3, or 10 warnings, when will real action be taken?
Don't take this the wrong way, but if it's just bluff?
I also note that 3 or 4 members who are always very vocal, are not responding to this thread.
I wonder why?
rgren2 said
07:39 PM Jul 13, 2022
oldbloke wrote:
Webmaster wrote:
I will assess the post, remove it if it is seriously advocating breaking the law, and warn the member.
1, 2, 3, or 10 warnings, when will real action be taken?
Don't take this the wrong way, but if it's just bluff?
I also note that 3 or 4 members who are always very vocal, are not responding to this thread.
Thanks everyone, for the feedback. If any member thinks that there is a post on our forum which advocates breaking the law, please write to me including a link to that post. Thanks.
Now on this forum there are regular threads about various laws that need to be followed/obeyed.
But I have recently read where members have promoted breaking various laws. (not necessarily towing related)
I'm a member of other forums where if members promote or just send out a massage that it's OK to pick and choose what laws you obey they are quickly sent on their way. And I agree with that policy.
Why don't forums generally allow this type of conduct?
1. It reflects badly on the forum administration.
2. It reflects badly on the forum members.
3. It reflects badly on the forum industry/sport/hobby.
4. Perhaps the forum could theoretically be sued.
5. Causes arguments.
6. Members leave the forum or stop posting. (this is happening here, now)
In addition, IMO a forum should be enjoyable, friendly and focus on assisting members. Not about:
a. Boasting.
b. Posts designed to start arguments.
c. Politics, religion and other emotive subjects.
d. Belittle members.
e. Derailing threads.
f. Not be condescending.
Sorry, I digress.
More to the point, should members:
1. Who promote breaking the law be allowed to stay?
2. Or should they be move on?
OB
I think I might have to get my popcorn machine fired up though.
Keep Safe out there.
I reckon that we should all meet up at Greens Lake, stand shoulder to shoulder in a straight line & see who can p*ss the furthest.
Although with the current temperatures in VIC at the moment one might have trouble finding ones sword.
Some of us have the prostate dribble, might have to give us a coupla steps start. ;)
I guess you could always argue, right or wrong, that we do live in a democracy, don't we!!!
Fast heading down a nanny country, rules, regulations(over regulated), do gooders "namely would be's if they could be's"
Still, I think it will generated some interesting replies all the same
cheers
Ian
Lol. Very funny. :)
Thankyou "oh wise one".
It might help put some bl**dy water back in the lake too.
Oldbloke: it seems to me you are making a mountain out of a molehill.
No I'm not. I'm simply asking members their opinion.
Your comment suggests that you consider it acceptable for members to encourage other members to break the law. (on a public forum) Is that correct?
Bloody good idea 86. Are you hinting that the sword is mightier than the pen (keyboard warrior) :)
Clearly, we do not want anyone to post messages that advocate breaking the law. If there are posts which anyone things are doing this, or if anyone has concerns about a specific post or topic, please contact me directly and I will take action.
Yes, sounds great, but what is the current policy? What action is taken?
Just recently a person was actively advocating that breaking the law was acceptable. Encouraged it simply because he didn't agree with it.
If members continue this sort of behaviour what happens? ANYTHING?
Do the threads only get locked or does the member face a consequence? History tells me there are no concequences. They just keep on pissing off members? More arguments. Someone needs to fix the root cause. Find the common denominator.
Unless there is a consequence nothing will change. No change equals more good members simply fading away.
We need action, not words.
I will assess the post, remove it if it is seriously advocating breaking the law, and warn the member.
1, 2, 3, or 10 warnings, when will real action be taken?
Don't take this the wrong way, but if it's just bluff?
I also note that 3 or 4 members who are always very vocal, are not responding to this thread.
I wonder why?
Thanks everyone, for the feedback. If any member thinks that there is a post on our forum which advocates breaking the law, please write to me including a link to that post. Thanks.