Originally Posted by
Saluqi
You are welcome to use whatever rules you want to on YOUR forum and we will use the rules that we use here on NAFEX. We decide on a case by case basis if we should shut down a thread based on a request by its originator, there are many extenuating circumstances that we have dealt with in regards to those requests. As far as pictures go, seriously? You ban people if they take down the pictures? Sounds a little like the old east Germany to me. We won't be banning a person if they delete pictures, sorry if that doesn't suit you.
My comment about us shutting down threads based on our mood was more or less tongue in cheek. I say more or less because we're human and we are not devoid of emotion, everything that we do has an emotional response, some things more than others, but occasionally a subject, or a response to a subject, or a response from a particular member will rub us the wrong way and measures will be taken.
If you feel that you are wasting your time by contributing to a thread because it may get deleted at some future date, then why contribute at all? Why waste your time sitting in front of a computer and typing out your thoughts and opinions to people who most of the time don't even really understand what you're saying? C'mon let's face it, we're all just spankin' the proverbial monkey by wasting time on internet forums, we should be out there flying birds, searching for nests, making hoods, building perches, etc. Despite the fact that we are a generation of falconers who can "practice" the sport without ever going to the field, I think that NAFEX does provide a valuable outlet, sure there's lots of chaf here but there's also lots of meat. The how-tos are invaluable, the idea exchange is excellent, the chance to voice opinions on falconry related politics is crucial.
So, now Bill let me ask you. Why this thread? What threads have we shutdown or deleted that you thought we should not have? What threads have photos missing where you think we should ban the originator?
As a moderator and in person, I can be a little harsh and sarcastic in my responses, and I know lots of people think I'm a pompous ass, but I treat everyone the same, I'd treat you the same in person as I do here on NAFEX. I don't care how I'm perceived because I'm passionate about this sport, and I work hard at the state level and I try to stay on top of the national issues. So if folks don't like me that's fine, as far as my moderating goes I try to be impartial and fair, but not everyone is going to see things the way I do.