A note to all our members

Oldsguy · April 23rd, 2008, 11:44 AM

There is a thread you should read to understand this statement if you are not aware. In it I posted the statement below.

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...html#post31467

66442ragtop sent me a private message requesting to be banned. He said our site "blows". In response, I was going to be reasonable and give him the benefit of the doubt. I conferred with Paul on this one and decided to grant 66442ragtop's wish. He has been banned. I usually leave private matters private, I assure you all that I would not discuss your private message publicly, however, considering the circumstances I decided to share this with everyone this time to make a public statement.

We will not tolerate abuse by members upon each other. "Flaming" is not acceptable and in obvious cases such as this where there is flagrant dis-respect and excessive or abusive vulgar language it will come to my attention and be corrected. All the moderators and administrators speak with one voice about this. One has a privilege of free speech on the internet, but website moderators, administrators and owners have the responsibility and frankly the power to act accordingly and ban those who they deem offensive or inappropriate.

Thanks to all for reading this,
Dan

Redog · April 23rd, 2008, 10:52 PM

Wow that's the first time I've seen that here.

As an administrator over on Aleromod, I deal with people like this a lot. Happens a lot over there, but just like here there are more people willing to help than bash or flame. We get a lot of noobs with street racing stories which are told about it right away. One guy got so bent outta shape about being told that it's not OK to brag about his dangerous street race, in rush hour. It was his first post, and his last. He reacted the same exact way as this guy

A good rule I try to follow is: "Would you say this to somebody's face?" Probably not, then why be an "internet tough guy?"

The_Jeremiah · April 23rd, 2008, 11:14 PM

Cant we all just get along ?

J-(Chicago) · April 24th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Lol.

I hate when people don't post parts locations.

No need to get hyper about it, however.

54olds · April 24th, 2008, 07:06 AM

That's too bad. Looks like he had issues.

Omicron · April 24th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Classic case of "internet tough guy" syndrome - or the guy is just a jerk. Take your pick.

sworthy555 · December 25th, 2008, 07:08 AM

Totally uncalled for and not acceptable. You get my full support.

Shawn

Alb · December 26th, 2008, 08:21 AM

What a jerk.Glad you let him take his marbles and sent him on his way.
Alb

permalink · December 26th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Yes, this dude had issues.

wmachine · December 26th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Thank you Dan, I support this (and you) 100%. No, freedom of speech does not apply here. We have the right to demand decency here. Simple, if you don't like it, leave!

lowdynamo · December 26th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Being part of a dozen forums I am glad to see the mods of this site are working to keep a good and decent place. To many other sites well just dont care and turn into 6th grade classrooms. Good job guys!!!!

Willidog · January 25th, 2009, 05:32 PM

It would only "blow" if peple like him were allowed to stick around. Good call.

88 coupe · January 26th, 2009, 08:06 AM

This one is only 9 months old.

Norm

Oldsguy · January 26th, 2009, 09:51 AM

Kinda my fault Norm, as I put a sticky on it and put it in the "Newbie" forum.

88 coupe · January 27th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

........ I put a sticky on it ........

I saw that. Others saw it as a recent thread, and posted accordingly.

Maybe these advisories should be closed when they are moved.

Norm

Willidog · January 27th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Sorry I didn't catch that. I saw it on "new posts" and thought it was new.

Oldsguy · January 28th, 2009, 05:59 AM

Willi,

getting on new post list just means someone has replied recently. Not a problem. Norm, you have a good idea. This is mostly for info anyway. For anyone reading this, our sentiments are still in the same vein of thought.

April 23rd, 2008, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	A note to all our members There is a thread you should read to understand this statement if you are not aware. In it I posted the statement below. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...html#post31467 66442ragtop sent me a private message requesting to be banned. He said our site "blows". In response, I was going to be reasonable and give him the benefit of the doubt. I conferred with Paul on this one and decided to grant 66442ragtop's wish. He has been banned. I usually leave private matters private, I assure you all that I would not discuss your private message publicly, however, considering the circumstances I decided to share this with everyone this time to make a public statement. We will not tolerate abuse by members upon each other. "Flaming" is not acceptable and in obvious cases such as this where there is flagrant dis-respect and excessive or abusive vulgar language it will come to my attention and be corrected. All the moderators and administrators speak with one voice about this. One has a privilege of free speech on the internet, but website moderators, administrators and owners have the responsibility and frankly the power to act accordingly and ban those who they deem offensive or inappropriate. Thanks to all for reading this, Dan __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

April 23rd, 2008, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,145	Wow that's the first time I've seen that here. As an administrator over on Aleromod, I deal with people like this a lot. Happens a lot over there, but just like here there are more people willing to help than bash or flame. We get a lot of noobs with street racing stories which are told about it right away. One guy got so bent outta shape about being told that it's not OK to brag about his dangerous street race, in rush hour. It was his first post, and his last. He reacted the same exact way as this guy A good rule I try to follow is: "Would you say this to somebody's face?" Probably not, then why be an "internet tough guy?" __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 2005 Nissan Altima (her's) 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

April 23rd, 2008, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Jeremiah Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 294	Cant we all just get along ? __________________ 69' Cutlass 4 door. Built 455 inside, grandma's grocery getter outside. Best sleeper in disguise.

April 24th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	Lol. I hate when people don't post parts locations. No need to get hyper about it, however. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

April 24th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Omicron Administrator & Motorhead Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 688	Classic case of "internet tough guy" syndrome - or the guy is just a jerk. Take your pick. __________________ Paul '71 Convertible 442

April 24th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
54olds Nothing new beats an Olds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 96	That's too bad. Looks like he had issues.

December 25th, 2008, 07:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
sworthy555 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 32	Full support Totally uncalled for and not acceptable. You get my full support. Shawn

December 26th, 2008, 08:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 80	What a jerk.Glad you let him take his marbles and sent him on his way. Alb

December 26th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Toro68 Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, this dude had issues.

December 26th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
wmachine Trying to remember member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,462	Thank you Dan, I support this (and you) 100%. No, freedom of speech does not apply here. We have the right to demand decency here. Simple, if you don't like it, leave! __________________ Kurt http://wmachines.shubes.net

December 26th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
lowdynamo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 50	Being part of a dozen forums I am glad to see the mods of this site are working to keep a good and decent place. To many other sites well just dont care and turn into 6th grade classrooms. Good job guys!!!!

January 25th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Willidog Official Tire Kicker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	It would only "blow" if peple like him were allowed to stick around. Good call. __________________ Willidog

January 26th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Kinda my fault Norm, as I put a sticky on it and put it in the "Newbie" forum. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 27th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
Willidog Official Tire Kicker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	Sorry I didn't catch that. I saw it on "new posts" and thought it was new. __________________ Willidog

January 28th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Willi, getting on new post list just means someone has replied recently. Not a problem. Norm, you have a good idea. This is mostly for info anyway. For anyone reading this, our sentiments are still in the same vein of thought. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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