General Posting Etiquette

**Zombie** · 09-24-2007, 06:50 PM

chat doesnt let me in it tells me theres an user with my user name already logged in

Ronnie · 09-24-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neoborn

Strong no show by Ronnie

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Originally Posted by neoborn

And whom might that be Ronnie? We are all adults here, you know as well as I that meaningful dialogue is welcome between adults. It's a better way to talk and discuss things if you have problems with certain members of our community.

I would absolutely love to see some links to these offensive posts / homo talk / pictures and emoticons..... If anyone ever sees a post of mine that is A) Offensive to gay people B) Too many emoticons or C) A major hijack please feel free to either PM me about it / report it to a mod or talk to a mod about it. I would rather discuss these issues than let them continue unnecessarily.

Feel free to PM me in regards to any of my posts etc.

Much Love,

Neoborn

Trust me. I wish I had the time to pull up all your posts with that content in it but why? Everyone already knows. Meanwhile...you do have some interesting posts/threads that are meaningful which is a good thing. Lets face the facts here B5150 said it best and we'll leave it at that.

TripDog · 09-24-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zombie

chat doesnt let me in it tells me theres an user with my user name already logged in

me too.....maybe we have stunt doubles that we dont know about or something..........

CROWLER · 09-24-2007, 08:43 PM

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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 would say that up until 4 - 6 months ago rep count did indicate the value of a member but agree that it no longer does.

CROWLER

crader · 09-24-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by B5150

I realize that. I guess someone finally got you green

This further attests to my point. Taking member threads and or logs way off topic with banter, homophobic comments and otherwise worthless contribution makes these logs unbearable to read for some members, myself included. I would imagine that as a rep, providing product to a tester to journal, you would like to see it be informative, professional and conducive to a valuable and worthy representation of your product, less the banter, hijacking and homophobic comments. Or is it just me?

Yet, your previous statements suggest that you like or encourage socialization and extended family activities and discussion on the board.

Now I am confused as to you view on thread/log hijacking and the likes. Care to help me understand your point?

I'm fine with the goofy threads staying off topic, I don't mind joking in my log that is up now. As far as a testers log goes I want good feedback but I also want a little personality in the log, no one likes a boring clinical read. Now 30 pages off topic in a testers thread, no. Fun but not to excess.

I think it should be the person who starts the thread that should say hey keep my log on topic, this is my serious log. Then you respect that persons wishes.

It should all be in moderation with no hate or meaness.

**Heat Miser** · 09-24-2007, 08:55 PM

I guess we are in agreement on all parts.

**Jayhawkk** · 09-24-2007, 08:59 PM

Me too!

EasyEJL · 09-24-2007, 09:00 PM

So how do we fix the rep system so idiots like me

don't end up looking like we know something? I do make some worthwhile posts, and as much time as I spend here and as research oriented as I am I have a bunch of stored knowledge, but I'm a prime example of the rep system hiccups

**Jayhawkk** · 09-24-2007, 09:03 PM

I'm sure there are tweaks that can be worked on and they will come in due time if that's the case. Becoming a busy time of year for people.

dsade · 09-24-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

I'm sure there are tweaks that can be worked on and they will come in due time if that's the case. Becoming a busy time of year for people.

Busy making lots of toys....for all the little girls and boys?

**Heat Miser** · 09-24-2007, 09:14 PM

EasyEJL,

There is no need to worry about your rep points. I know you have made valuable contributions even though they may not be commensurate with your excessive rep count.

It is very easy to see the 'clique' that has abused and devalued this system. This does not mean that they are not valuable contributors to the board, but again not at all commensurate with their contribution.

But then again some peoples' trash is another's treasure. So it is relative.

I have some rep points and quite honestly if that administrative tool were in my power to edit I would drop mine to zero or remove it from my public profile.

**Heat Miser** · 09-24-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dsade

Busy making lots of toys....for all the little girls and boys?

Only the good little girls and boys.

dsade · 09-24-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by B5150

Only the good little girls and boys.

no fair.

As for the reps, it seems they get magically reduced from time to time.

Nobody but the extreme noobs put much stock in rep anymore, but it is simple to tell by responses if you should listen to someone.

Travis · 09-24-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by B5150

EasyEJL,

There is no need to worry about your rep points. I know you have made valuable contributions even though they may not be commensurate with your excessive rep count.

It is very easy to see the 'clique' that has abused and devalued this system. This does not mean that they are not valuable contributors to the board, but again not at all commensurate with their contribution.

But then again some peoples' trash is another's treasure. So it is relative.

I have some rep points and quite honestly if I that administrative tool were in my power to edit I would drop mine to zero or remove it from my public profile.

Is there something on AM that says what reps should be given for (guidelines or something like that)? I rep people for a variety of things whether it is useful information or just for making me laugh/smile. IMHO, someone can be deserving of reps not just for info related to training/nutrition/supplementation.

It seems like people have issues with that. There are tons of other boards with rep systems and they dont seem to have these issues.

I'm not sure the rep system was the main point of your initial post however so maybe this is a moot point.