[xjsynx]

Originally Posted by EasyEJL

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

How about stop asking for them, DUH!

[xjsynx]

This is an interactive forum with people participating from all over the world. There all all kinds of walks of life here. People who I would never care to talk to. So, what are people really crying over? I think AM is a great gathering place. And if there is something you don't like to read, scroll past it. Something worth remembering, paste it in your Notepad on AM or your desktop. I have a very nicely organized Favorites folder.

For the most part all questions/posts are redundant. I see users posting the same question they asked a week or so ago, instead of bumping their old thread. I think this is a bigger concern that makes finding information harder to find or get lost.

I will rep a person for starting a new log, because it might be motivation for that person, knowing they have fellow members watching them.

So, other than thread jacking, I don't see any issues with reps, goat humor, and calling someone a fruit.

[pistonpump]

Originally Posted by xjsynx

This is an interactive forum with people participating from all over the world. There all all kinds of walks of life here. People who I would never care to talk to. So, what are people really crying over? I think AM is a great gathering place. And if there is something you don't like to read, scroll past it. Something worth remembering, paste it in your Notepad on AM or your desktop. I have a very nicely organized Favorites folder.

For the most part all questions/posts are redundant. I see users posting the same question they asked a week or so ago, instead of bumping their old thread. I think this is a bigger concern that makes finding information harder to find or get lost.

I will rep a person for starting a new log, because it might be motivation for that person, knowing they have fellow members watching them.

So, other than thread jacking, I don't see any issues with reps, goat humor, and calling someone a fruit.

is that an attempt at rep points? hahaha

[xjsynx]

Originally Posted by pistonpump

is that an attempt at rep points? hahaha

Reps are like you can never have enough...

[pistonpump]

Originally Posted by xjsynx

Reps are like you can never have enough...

yeah until Bobo comes along and craps on your pizza or otherwise known as on

[bioman]

Definitely agree with the B-man on all points. In particular the ambient level of homophobia in the BB community just gets old. I mean, this is a sport where grown men shave their entire bodies, oil them up, wear a banana hammock..simply to put them on display to the general public.

One should be mature enough and secure enough in their masculinity to accept that some of the viewing audience might just be homosexual men and be able to accept their applause and admiration as well.

There are a lot of homosexual BBers out there as well and they shouldn't have to feel unwelcome IMO.

[xjsynx]

Originally Posted by bioman

Definitely agree with the B-man on all points. In particular the ambient level of homophobia in the BB community just gets old. I mean, this is a sport where grown men shave their entire bodies, oil them up, wear a banana hammock..simply to put them on display to the general public.

One should be mature enough and secure enough in their masculinity to accept that some of the viewing audience might just be homosexual men and be able to accept their applause and admiration as well.

There are a lot of homosexual BBers out there as well and they shouldn't have to feel unwelcome IMO.

I don't understand this alleged "homophobia"?

Just because someone calls another guy gay, doesn't mean he is scared of gays. In matter of fact it isn't even targeted towards the gay community.

This whole Political Correctness has gone way to far, and people are way too up tight and take everything too personal.

I mean come on, if a guy can take a d1ck in the ass, what makes you think calling another member gay out of juvenile humor, is going to hurt?

I could care less of someone's sexual orientation, but just because someone is gay, does that mean I have to remove: fag, qu33r, pillow-bitter, etc from my vocabulary?

[ReaperX]

Originally Posted by xjsynx

How about stop asking for them, DUH!

Haha. Oh suh-nap.

[bioman]

A derogatory term is a derogatory term. I'm not going to ban or edit you for that particular word choice, but if you can't be civil towards people you simply paint yourself as disrespectful. That is something the MOD team doesn't have to put up with. We're talking about etiquette here and obviously it's a topic completely lost on you if you launch into a defensive rant about limiting your free speech.

Do you refer to anyone with dark skin as a nig*** simply to protest "PC" extremes or are you more respectful when not hiding behind a keyboard?

[macedaddy]

agree with many points.............

But, have to side more with Crader here on the family, close-knit circle type stuff.

I am a company rep and my main objective is to answer questions about our products or to FIND the answers. I do that VERY well. (some may not think so).

I have been involved in this "clique" that people talk about, and is it really bad? Alot of the hijacking has been separated to General Chat. (Goat Thread, Trip's log, etc....)

I have a log up now, and I agree that thread hijacking is a pain at times if it goes on for too long. But my log is just as much about life as it is about the workouts and diet. The motivation of people contributing and watching and "rooting" for me helps.

I am as much an offender at alot of these things that B takes offense too. I, for one, have toned down some things when realizing people that I respect were getting offended. But, there are ways around things other than publicly "outing" people. we ALL have bad behaviors (even the mods). NO ONE IS PERFECT or above it all.

I have already apologized to the mods (at least to jay and asked him to forward to the rest) over my behavior about PA. If some can't accept that apology, that is fine. I have tried to make a positive impact on this board, and camaraderie and fun and real-world experience is just as important as SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE (and i'm not knocking the science).

There is a time and a place for everything. That is probably the biggest "theme" for this thread. I applaud the discussion that has/is taking place! <---the dreaded emoticon!

[ReaperX]

I am relatively new to this board. I joined back in June 2007. I alrady find myself sick of it and noticed that I am viewing it less and less. The thread hijacking is probably the thing that pisses me off the most. For example I was looking at crader's log 'Christine vs. Anavar' and she probably made a grand total of 12-14 posts. Guess what ? Her log is already 7 pages long. From my own threads I start, it is pretty well known that I hate off-topic comments that are irrelevant.

The rep system needs to go. It is probably the most worthless feature on a board. People that know stuff get around by word of mouth. Just mention the person's name and direct them in the right direction. If you know your stuff your name will eventually get around like Patrick Arnold (he will be missed), DR.D, etc, etc. The rep system is clearly abused right now and is ALREADY acknowledged as being utterly worthless.....so why still have it ? Just get rid of it.


It is a shame that I cannot even find information that I want anymore without having to commit hours of time sifting through junk in posts to actually get any relevant information anymore.

Seriously, if you see someone's picture and you feel you have a 'good chance' at tugging him off, go ahead and PM him to ask. Some thing are funny, but most of them are just reinforcement of incredibly childish and pre-pubescent humor.


p.s. The goat thing was never funny. It was not funny from the beginning, and now that the horse has been beaten it still is not funny. See where I'm going with this ? What WOULD be funny is if you take a stick, put it in the ground and squat right on top of it.

[Mass_69]

Originally Posted by ReaperX

I am relatively new to this board. I joined back in June 2007. I alrady find myself sick of it and noticed that I am viewing it less and less. The thread hijacking is probably the thing that pisses me off the most. For example I was looking at crader's log 'Christine vs. Anavar' and she probably made a grand total of 12-14 posts. Guess what ? Her log is already 7 pages long. From my own threads I start, it is pretty well known that I hate off-topic comments that are irrelevant.

The rep system needs to go. It is probably the most worthless feature on a board. People that know stuff get around by word of mouth. Just mention the person's name and direct them in the right direction. If you know your stuff your name will eventually get around like Patrick Arnold (he will be missed), DR.D, etc, etc. The rep system is clearly abused right now and is ALREADY acknowledged as being utterly worthless.....so why still have it ? Just get rid of it.


It is a shame that I cannot even find information that I want anymore without having to commit hours of time sifting through junk in posts to actually get any relevant information anymore.

Seriously, if you see someone's picture and you feel you have a 'good chance' at tugging him off, go ahead and PM him to ask. Some thing are funny, but most of them are just reinforcement of incredibly childish and pre-pubescent humor.


p.s. The goat thing was never funny. It was not funny from the beginning, and now that the horse has been beaten it still is not funny. See where I'm going with this ? What WOULD be funny is if you take a stick, put it in the ground and squat right on top of it.

Completely Agree.

[pistonpump]

haha i like that P.S. Reaper, now that would be funny and it is a homo post so are you saying homo jokes are funny? lol just kidding

[Jayhawkk]

Yep, I did as you asked Mace.

[xjsynx]

Originally Posted by bioman

A derogatory term is a derogatory term. I'm not going to ban or edit you for that particular word choice, but if you can't be civil towards people you simply paint yourself as disrespectful. That is something the MOD team doesn't have to put up with. We're talking about etiquette here and obviously it's a topic completely lost on you if you launch into a defensive rant about limiting your free speech.

Do you refer to anyone with dark skin as a nig*** simply to protest "PC" extremes or are you more respectful when not hiding behind a keyboard?

It has nothing to do with protesting.

And I do call my black friends nigga, as well as my white, asian, etc friends. The word is not derogatory in all context's.

Sometimes it would be acceptable, and other times it would not. Chatting with some buddies on an Internet forum, would be an accep