A Serious Note - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

themeatmanlandry · 02-11-2005, 02:03 PM

Some of you have been posting pics that we (the mods) feel are not appropriate for the forum. Some people like to log on during their breaks at work and check out the newest posts. THEY ARE TRUSTING THIER FELLOW FORUM MEMBERS TO FOLLOW THE RULES.

Some people think it's no big deal to post a link to a porn site, and then have the gall e-mail me saying, "Man, you need to lighten up."

No, what needs to happen is that people need to READ THE FORUM RULES and FOLLOW THEM.

I smell a banning folks. I'm serious.

I'm sitting here, right now, trying to decide whether or not to ban the last poster that did this. I'm currently leaning 90% towards a temporary ban. There are porn sites on the web that cater to this type of material. This ain't one of them.

Any discussion on where this misunderstanding (of the rules) arises from is welcome.

themeatmanlandry · 02-11-2005, 02:15 PM

In response to an e-mail I got from a member, I banned him for 10 days.

He thought it was okay to chastise me for loooking at the 'net while I'm at work. Unless they hire him as my boss, it's none of his business.

IT IS his business to follow the freaking rules, though.

themeatmanlandry · 02-11-2005, 02:27 PM

Here are the guidelines. Freakinout has made them a sticky.

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/an...nouncementid=4

NSFW . . . it's that simple.

B_Wayne · 02-11-2005, 02:39 PM

Meat Man...
Why stop at 10 days. I would have zero tolerance for not only his breaking the rules, but his inability to own up to it.

Ban him indefinitely is what I say.

bat4255 · 02-11-2005, 02:40 PM

Agreed

LayinLo · 02-11-2005, 03:26 PM

If this member agrees and accepts fault, why ban them indefinitely?

This person needs to read the rules and then decide on whether or not they can follow them.

Based on that, then they should be banned or allowed to stay.

themeatmanlandry · 02-11-2005, 03:40 PM

I don't like banning, but it's like traffic tickets . . . necessary evil.

If he had admitted it . . . or just let it be . . . I wouldn't have thought ill o fhim or started this thread, but he chose to act like he was a hall monitor and question what I do at work. Not smart.

With the exception of how I treated Madura (If you're out there, buddy, please come back. I apologize.), I don't feel that I have ever abused the mod powers. I don't question the how/where/when of other people using the forum, and I assume that some may be at work or have their 6-year old sitting there with them.

His words were disturbing, and there was no smilie to indicate that he was joking.

Pinhy · 02-11-2005, 03:47 PM

wow...im glad i didnt take my "not being on the net at work" post any further than i did. i was just joking at the time anyway.

i dont know the rest of the story on this, so I am not going to speculate on that or your reasons for banning. Ive been a moderator for a car forum for a few years and understand the decisions you have to make.

I think we could all try to be a little concious of where people are when they read these boards. THough most of us know the rest of us, there are a lot or guests and new members here to research information on Suzuki's, and not get involved in bs back and forth and pics of scantily clad women (or men for the ladies out there). Of course, most of that goes on in the OFF TOPIC forum, so usually guests and such should know not to go in there without expecting OFF TOPIC type material.

**Freakinout** · 02-11-2005, 03:53 PM

Just follow the rules everybody! They are here to keep this a friendly environment for EVERYONE. We don't like banning anyone that we don't have to, but unless the content starts to clean up, I see more coming.

Don't post anything that you wouldn't mind your kids and parents seeing.

themeatmanlandry · 02-11-2005, 03:54 PM

. . . and in Off Topic I see no problem with it . . . provided a NSFW is posted.

We all forget, so it's not like a zero-tolerance thing, but after I had JUST posted about this type of thing twice, I didn't expect to have someone call me on the carpet about where/when I post.

Am I at work? You're GD right I am. That's between me and the boss. If they thought I was screwing around, they'd have a talk with me. As it is, they think I'm doing a fine job (at least that's what they tell me during evaluations), and when they walk up and I'm posting, I just minimize and address whatever they need. It's that simple. However, if they walk up and there's a boob on the screen, or a butt . . . well, then we have a totally different violation of work policies.

Surfing the net while at work: Slap on the wrist oral reprimand
Surfing "porn" (or perceived porn) on the net while at work: Immediate dismissal. No questions asked. They don't care that I looked at a post that wasn't labeled NSFW.

The 'banned one' wanted me to "lighten up." I wonder if he'll loan me my house payment while I look for a new job after I get fired for clicking on something contained within his post?

**inspiron** · 02-11-2005, 03:56 PM

Mark, I have great respect for what you, Regina, Freakinout, Louis and Uncle Bob do for this forum.

I have been asked by some members of an organisation which I belong to to create a discussion forum. I have refused up until now - although I could have the forum up and running in a few days, I simply don't have the hours per day needed to administer and moderate a forum ...

Again, keep up the good work. And don't get down on yourself when you get 'lip' from a noobie or a smarta$$ - They are like weeds: As soon as you get rid of one, 3 more pop up...

LayinLo · 02-11-2005, 04:37 PM

Freakinout, weren't you a mod on another forum?

**Clint** · 02-11-2005, 04:49 PM

I'm sure trying to come up with a smartazz remark for Landry, but I got nothing. Maybe later.

themeatmanlandry · 02-11-2005, 04:53 PM

Thanks for your time, Rowdy.

**Freakinout** · 02-11-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LayinLo

Freakinout, weren't you a mod on another forum?

I'm a mod on the kawi board (www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum)

sunny · 02-11-2005, 05:22 PM

i think alot more people post from work than most younger folks realize. i'm in IT and except for the occassional network/workstation meltdown i'm pretty much chained to my desk with nothing to do (we won't discuss my voodoo doll collection).
alot of us older folks have families and spend all our home hours with our kids. i don't have time for the 'net when i'm at home.

just my 2cents.

LayinLo · 02-11-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freakinout

I'm a mod on the kawi board (www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum)

Is that how you got to be a mod on this board?

**Freakinout** · 02-11-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LayinLo

Is that how you got to be a mod on this board?

Yes, I've been a mod over there for a year or so with UB, so it didn't take much to make me a mod over here, already know what I'm doing.

axel_2078 · 02-11-2005, 06:24 PM

I feel like a dummy for asking, but what does NSFW stand for?

**Freakinout** · 02-11-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

I feel like a dummy for asking, but what does NSFW stand for?

Not Safe For Work

Also there is NWS (Not Work Safe) and NKS (Not Kid Safe)

better to ask and know...

02-11-2005, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	A Serious Note Some of you have been posting pics that we (the mods) feel are not appropriate for the forum. Some people like to log on during their breaks at work and check out the newest posts. THEY ARE TRUSTING THIER FELLOW FORUM MEMBERS TO FOLLOW THE RULES. Some people think it's no big deal to post a link to a porn site, and then have the gall e-mail me saying, "Man, you need to lighten up." No, what needs to happen is that people need to READ THE FORUM RULES and FOLLOW THEM. I smell a banning folks. I'm serious. I'm sitting here, right now, trying to decide whether or not to ban the last poster that did this. I'm currently leaning 90% towards a temporary ban. There are porn sites on the web that cater to this type of material. This ain't one of them. Any discussion on where this misunderstanding (of the rules) arises from is welcome. __________________ Go to hell

02-11-2005, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	In response to an e-mail I got from a member, I banned him for 10 days. He thought it was okay to chastise me for loooking at the 'net while I'm at work. Unless they hire him as my boss, it's none of his business. IT IS his business to follow the freaking rules, though. __________________ Go to hell

02-11-2005, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Here are the guidelines. Freakinout has made them a sticky. http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/an...nouncementid=4 NSFW . . . it's that simple. __________________ Go to hell

02-11-2005, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
B_Wayne BATtery Filler Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R Location: Washington DC Posts: 510	Meat Man... Why stop at 10 days. I would have zero tolerance for not only his breaking the rules, but his inability to own up to it. Ban him indefinitely is what I say. __________________ "...I seek a means to fight injustice. To turn fear against those who prey on the fearful..."

02-11-2005, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I don't like banning, but it's like traffic tickets . . . necessary evil. If he had admitted it . . . or just let it be . . . I wouldn't have thought ill o fhim or started this thread, but he chose to act like he was a hall monitor and question what I do at work. Not smart. With the exception of how I treated Madura (If you're out there, buddy, please come back. I apologize.), I don't feel that I have ever abused the mod powers. I don't question the how/where/when of other people using the forum, and I assume that some may be at work or have their 6-year old sitting there with them. His words were disturbing, and there was no smilie to indicate that he was joking. __________________ Go to hell

02-11-2005, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 29,100 miles as of 10-20-08 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 663	Agreed

02-11-2005, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	If this member agrees and accepts fault, why ban them indefinitely? This person needs to read the rules and then decide on whether or not they can follow them. Based on that, then they should be banned or allowed to stay.

02-11-2005, 03:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	wow...im glad i didnt take my "not being on the net at work" post any further than i did. i was just joking at the time anyway. i dont know the rest of the story on this, so I am not going to speculate on that or your reasons for banning. Ive been a moderator for a car forum for a few years and understand the decisions you have to make. I think we could all try to be a little concious of where people are when they read these boards. THough most of us know the rest of us, there are a lot or guests and new members here to research information on Suzuki's, and not get involved in bs back and forth and pics of scantily clad women (or men for the ladies out there). Of course, most of that goes on in the OFF TOPIC forum, so usually guests and such should know not to go in there without expecting OFF TOPIC type material.

02-11-2005, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,617	Just follow the rules everybody! They are here to keep this a friendly environment for EVERYONE. We don't like banning anyone that we don't have to, but unless the content starts to clean up, I see more coming. Don't post anything that you wouldn't mind your kids and parents seeing. __________________ Freakinout

02-11-2005, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	. . . and in Off Topic I see no problem with it . . . provided a NSFW is posted. We all forget, so it's not like a zero-tolerance thing, but after I had JUST posted about this type of thing twice, I didn't expect to have someone call me on the carpet about where/when I post. Am I at work? You're GD right I am. That's between me and the boss. If they thought I was screwing around, they'd have a talk with me. As it is, they think I'm doing a fine job (at least that's what they tell me during evaluations), and when they walk up and I'm posting, I just minimize and address whatever they need. It's that simple. However, if they walk up and there's a boob on the screen, or a butt . . . well, then we have a totally different violation of work policies. Surfing the net while at work: Slap on the wrist oral reprimand Surfing "porn" (or perceived porn) on the net while at work: Immediate dismissal. No questions asked. They don't care that I looked at a post that wasn't labeled NSFW. The 'banned one' wanted me to "lighten up." I wonder if he'll loan me my house payment while I look for a new job after I get fired for clicking on something contained within his post? __________________ Go to hell

02-11-2005, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Mark, I have great respect for what you, Regina, Freakinout, Louis and Uncle Bob do for this forum. I have been asked by some members of an organisation which I belong to to create a discussion forum. I have refused up until now - although I could have the forum up and running in a few days, I simply don't have the hours per day needed to administer and moderate a forum ... Again, keep up the good work. And don't get down on yourself when you get 'lip' from a noobie or a smarta$$ - They are like weeds: As soon as you get rid of one, 3 more pop up... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

02-11-2005, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Freakinout, weren't you a mod on another forum?

02-11-2005, 04:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Thanks for your time, Rowdy. __________________ Go to hell

02-11-2005, 05:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	i think alot more people post from work than most younger folks realize. i'm in IT and except for the occassional network/workstation meltdown i'm pretty much chained to my desk with nothing to do (we won't discuss my voodoo doll collection). alot of us older folks have families and spend all our home hours with our kids. i don't have time for the 'net when i'm at home. just my 2cents. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

02-11-2005, 06:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I feel like a dummy for asking, but what does NSFW stand for? __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

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