[EasyEJL]

Originally Posted by crader

I think people need to keep in mind that not only is this a place that you can go for information, its also an extended family. We go to let loose and have a break from the seriousness of life. We build trust bonds with people and then when we need advice on something then your not just another faceless person. The advice you get is based on people caring about you and wanting to REALLY help you.

True, but then I think that means we need more extended forums than just "general chat", or maybe we just need to use that more.

I wonder too whether OT conversations that are still bodybuilding related should stay in. For instance, in a thread about epistane's sermlike properties, I know I hijacked slightly for a bit about resveratrols sermlike properties + bioavailability. That seems ok to me, but derailing Mace's log to talk about xbox 360 like I did today probably isn't.

[TripDog]

Originally Posted by crader

I think people need to keep in mind that not only is this a place that you can go for information, its also an extended family. We go to let loose and have a break from the seriousness of life. We build trust bonds with people and then when we need advice on something then your not just another faceless person. The advice you get is based on people caring about you and wanting to REALLY help you.

Thank-you crader,I wish more people could see it that way. You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.

[Heat Miser]

Originally Posted by TripDog

well then make a good post and maybe somewill rep you,instead of bashing what others do and blaming the so called rep system....wtf dude???

I don't think he is asking to be repped. I believe that the repping system has increased worthless posts and banter that is then rewarded by fellow banters with reps. I promise you that your rep count is not at all indicative of valuable informational posts.

[EasyEJL]

Originally Posted by B5150

I don't think he is asking to be repped. I believe that the repping system has increased worthless posts and banter that is then rewarded by fellow banters with reps. I promise you that your rep count is not at all indicative of valuable informational posts.

I am possibly the best example of that

[kwyckemynd00]

Originally Posted by B5150

I promise you that your rep count is not at all indicative of valuable informational posts.

I 2x^google that.

[ImJ2x]

Originally Posted by TripDog

well then make a good post and maybe somewill rep you,instead of bashing what others do and blaming the so called rep system....wtf dude???

Trip -- I truly enjoy the vast majority of your posts, and I consider you to be a valuable asset to this "community." But your overly-defensive reply to an excellent point made by Mass69 suggests that you may have fallen victim to this whole video-game mentality rep-point silliness. (Is it addictive?)
I, for one, wouldn't mind seeing the whole rep-point portion of this board eliminated. Just let each post stand on it's own merit, regardless of the "reputation" of the poster. (Everyone here already knows who they trust for good advice.) This would undoubtedly reduce the number of meaningless posts that obscure the useful information contained herein.
At least give us the option of refusing rep-points. (Let me be the first to volunteer for this -- give my measly 850,000 pts to Trip, if he wants them.)
This is one of my favorite quotes, by Harry S.Truman, the 33rd President of the United States [J2x, schooling the youngsters]:
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”

[Heat Miser]

Originally Posted by crader

I think people need to keep in mind that not only is this a place that you can go for information, its also an extended family. We go to let loose and have a break from the seriousness of life. We build trust bonds with people and then when we need advice on something then your not just another faceless person. The advice you get is based on people caring about you and wanting to REALLY help you.

I would agree that this place can be an outlet and an extended family. This board has a Chat Room, an AmSpace and a General Forum that can and should be used for that purpose among other non-supplement and training issues.

While I agree with the social aspects of member commradery and bonding it should not be the dominant aspect of this supplement and bodybuilding message board. If it is contained within those commrades threads and logs it is one thing, but it is an other thing when those same commrades take up their socializing and bonding in an other members thread.

The supplement forum is sponsored by NP and the individual sponsor forums are sponsored by their respective sponsor. This is their business and it is their serious life.

[Dr Packenwood]

Originally Posted by ImJ2x

I, for one, wouldn't mind seeing the whole rep-point portion of this board eliminated. Just let each post stand on it's own merit, regardless of the "reputation" of the poster. (Everyone here already knows who they trust for good advice.) .........-- give my measly 850,000 pts to Trip, if he wants them.)
This is one of my favorite quotes, by Harry S.Truman, the 33rd President of the United States [J2x, schooling the youngsters]:
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”

I knew before I ever became an official registered member. I don't know how long I actually lurked reading until 1am sometimes.

[ImJ2x]

hahhh---somebody repped me for saying I didn't wanna be repped, lol.
I also don't want ya'll sending me your money, or your sisters...
[Is this "hijacking?" If so, I'm pro-hijacking (but still anti-repping).]

[crader]

Originally Posted by B5150

I would agree that this place can be an outlet and an extended family. This board has a Chat Room, an AmSpace and a General Forum that can and should be used for that purpose among other non-supplement and training issues.

While I agree with the social aspects of member commradery and bonding it should not be the dominant aspect of this supplement and bodybuilding message board. If it is contained within those commrades threads and logs it is one thing, but it is an other thing when those same commrades take up their socializing and bonding in an other members thread.

The supplement forum is sponsored by NP and the individual sponsor forums are sponsored by their respective sponsor. This is their business and it is their serious life.

As I'm part owner of RPN its my serious life also.

[crader]

Originally Posted by EasyEJL

True, but then I think that means we need more extended forums than just "general chat", or maybe we just need to use that more.

I wonder too whether OT conversations that are still bodybuilding related should stay in. For instance, in a thread about epistane's sermlike properties, I know I hijacked slightly for a bit about resveratrols sermlike properties + bioavailability. That seems ok to me, but derailing Mace's log to talk about xbox 360 like I did today probably isn't.

The problem with chat is that the people you want to chat with are not always on at the same time.

[sdmf45]

Originally Posted by crader

The problem with chat is that the people you want to chat with are not always on at the same time.

or chat doesn't always work.

[crader]

As well as the fact that I judge some of how and who I do business with by their online morals and attitude. After enough time on the board you see true personality shine through. By getting to know people and their logs you get a feel for who to have log samples for you..who is going to follow through. How many people read their log, are they honest..etc

[RisingAgainst]

Originally Posted by crader

I think people need to keep in mind that not only is this a place that you can go for information, its also an extended family. We go to let loose and have a break from the seriousness of life. We build trust bonds with people and then when we need advice on something then your not just another faceless person. The advice you get is based on people caring about you and wanting to REALLY help you.

That's true.. even on large forums like this, it may take time, but VERY true.. on my home forum, theres an average of 12 people online at one time.. and it's seriously like a family.. on the forum I helped build theres even fewer, so that family is more close knit.. people helping people is a big thing.. it gets hard to help people who ridicule your family, or that aren't willing to laugh and have a good time.. it's like that scary kid who shows up the family reuinion and doesnt eat, doesnt talk to anybody, just sits there and scares people.. Err.. got off point, my point being this: I agree with the original post, and am at fault BIG TIME, I do however feel that the time/place for it thing is true, but communication makes the whole 'family' stronger, it's hard to NOT communicate in threads when someone brings something up, PM'ing only makes it harder at times.