Kalicombat said:
Seig, Mr. Billings, et al moderators:
Look at the numbers of posts before you started all this hardcore moderator crap on Martialtalk, and look at the numbers since. This is a forum, with all the players seperated by miles, computer screens, etc... People have a right to vent. You and Mr. Billings have ruined the Kenpo section of this forum by your Kindergarten Cop attitude. Let people Vent!! Look at how many new posts have started since you guys started monitoring everyones posts. They are down. I dont have the stats, but I know that this used to be a great forum. Lots of info, back and forth, and yes, at times, people said what they wanted, but it was busy, and it drew lots of kenpoists. NOT ANY LONGER. There is nothing wrong with keeping the posts clean, but you can not regulate peoples emotions. LIKE IT OR NOT, this thing of ours is an emotional thing as well as physical and for some of us spiritual. I think that you moderators have carried your duties too far. How are you gonna reguate how people feel about somehting they have dedicated years towards learning, perfecting, and growing in? You CANT.
If it was your intent to ruin this kenpo forum, congrats, you have succeeded.
I guess you'll "MOVE THIS TO A MORE APPROPRIATE ROOM", go for it.
Sincerely,
Gary Catherman
KENPOIST
Gary, Mr. Broad ~ critics et al.....
Moderation on any forum is no easy task, if the premise is to keep the posts civil and positive in nature, particularly with an Art such as Kenpo that many of us are so Passionate {or as you stated} "Emotional and Physical" about. Normal exchange of ideas or opinions is usually good, however, there have been several forums that have gone "off the deep end" [IMHO] and either have unending useless "urinary Olympiads" or get down right nasty towards each other, which the majority of followers do not enjoy.
Being able to "Vent" as you say, can be a good thing, as long as it is within reason, remains respectful and positive, with solutions to the problem and not just additional fanning of the flames!! In fact, you may have inspired me to ask the owner of the board for a special room just for that...... the Wailing, or Venting room! Here you can go scream , jump up and down, pound you hands on the floor, become as animated as you wish and throw all the tantrums you want in the company of like minded,
then rejoin the forum after you have calmed down and "vented" a bit. This methodology usually leads to much classier and more intelligent posting as well.
Not always can one rate the quality of a forum on post counts alone, if there is endless garbage and banter, post counts can shoot thru the roof much like a wild out of control bar fight where everybody starts posting er... I mean punching in just to join in all the action! Remember opinions are like rear ends.... we all have 'em! I ask you to "
consider instead", the
quality of posts and positive feedback and knowledge that can be gained which I believe is more important and enjoyable and should be the goal of most of us, that log on.
The Trolls that do appear on ALL forums (less here due to the enforced moderation) are difficult if not impossible to eliminate totally but we can restrict to some degree their usual traits such as .....
personal insults, attacks, belt measuring contests, and chaos which do not conform to the standard we are trying to achieve here on Martial Talk. I believe that Mr. Billings, Mr. Seigel (notice I addressed both as Mr. not just one) and any of the other mods strive to keep this forum RESPECTFUL, positive and enjoyable. They (and I for that matter) do realize that this may not conform to everyone's agenda's all the time, but we try.
I understand the personal frustration that some may have (while I respect their opinions, I diametrically disagree) concerning this forum, fact of the matter is that
MARTIAL TALK continues to be one of the best platforms for all Kenpoists to come and share, read, debate, post, discuss and learn about Kenpo..... that I have seen "LIKE IT OR NOT".
Gary and Rob, I really appreciate your viewpoints and opinions but on this one I respectfully disagree on all counts. :asian:
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