Thinking of taking a break from the forum - Page 3

2010 SSRS · 03-16-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Have a good night everyone, I am going to bed, I'm not as young as I used to be.

don't leave, ignore the haters and clueless ones, come to the Mens lounge and join the party where we all get along, you are a great member of Camaro5 and I want you to stay here with us Camaro brothers

PQ · 03-16-2013, 11:57 PM

I have felt kind of the same way. My time has gone down a lot too. But it's mainly business. The forum is getting less friendly though.

GMTool · 03-17-2013, 02:38 AM

Im pretty new around here and am grateful for the good people and the info available on our cars. I try to help when I can, get help when I need it, and just have fun. There is a whole lot of discussions I steer clear of. Like a transmission or engine choice thread. Or other discussions that are just a waste of time and energy. There is alot of good here and some bad. Just the way it is all over this crazy world. Internet is not a place to get too personal. Don't be an Angrybird Angrybird. Can't take keyboard talking so personal. Alot of times things get taken the wrong way from what somebody meant and then things get started. Cabin fever in Tennessee,,,,,,hmmm interesting.

Angrybird 12 · 03-17-2013, 09:29 AM

I haven't left yet, heck who knows I may not leave bit I have been considering it.
Maybe it's just something that happens with forums as they get older and with more members, I seem to recall the same issues with the Sky forum back in 2008.

*The_Blur* · 03-17-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I haven't left yet, heck who knows I may not leave bit I have been considering it.
Maybe it's just something that happens with forums as they get older and with more members, I seem to recall the same issues with the Sky forum back in 2008.

We've got a lot of people here, and sometimes it takes us just a little bit longer to find the unnecessary members and punt them. I get to them as fast as I can when the post is reported and get a lot of satisfaction telling them to go troll somewhere else. Don't hesitate to report something so I can remove them from our community.

SamHouseIII · 03-17-2013, 10:15 AM

I been feeling the same....just look at how I get bashed for Hot Wheels......I even extended the olive branch and still got flamed...oh well. I hope to see you from time to time angry bird. good luck.

Angrybird 12 · 03-17-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

We've got a lot of people here, and sometimes it takes us just a little bit longer to find the unnecessary members and punt them. I get to them as fast as I can when the post is reported and get a lot of satisfaction telling them to go troll somewhere else. Don't hesitate to report something so I can remove them from our community.

When I report someone it's usually for either in appropriate comments or name calling, if I report someone as a troll I usually don't go by one post but I look at the general tone of many of their previous posts. If I see a general trolling aspect to them I will report them.
Is there a way that a thread starter can delete an entire thread they made if they see posts not going the way it was intended? Or at least give thread starters editing privileges to be able to edit the thread to delete any off topic posts.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-17-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

All these feelings might be the results of cabin fever...
Today was so great putting 250 top down miles on the car.
I really like the forum, I have learned a lot here and I try when I am wrong about something admit that I was wrong.
I do have a tendency to call things as I see them and sometimes I have to pry my foot out of my mouth because of it.

This is my exact thought. Over on a truck site I frequent (I am a moderator there) it seems that jan-march are the worst times of the year for people arguing and starting Internet fights and there is an uptick in issuing warnings/bans. Once people start getting out more it mellows out.

Ryan

RubyCamaro · 03-17-2013, 11:27 AM

Don't let anyone run you off from a forum you love. That is my attitude. Just report the negativity. It will get cleaned up. We have great moderators but they cant be everywhere all the time. They need our help. If you decide to take a break, we will understand but will miss you. And do come back.

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-17-2013, 11:31 AM

simply ignore those type of discussions, no need gettting worked up over nothing...better yet take the 5th out for a drive.

Forty5th · 03-17-2013, 11:35 AM

This forum is still a good place even if sometimes certain posts/members get out of line or things get interpreted out of context, but there are still good threads & members in the C5 community. Don't go far Angrybird... but if you ever need a break, do shout out at the

site where it's more subdued. Now that's a forum I hope won't go down the drain but then again there will likely be far less traffic due to the different types of cars & demographics.

Keep on cruising in your droptop and come back!

STINGER BEE · 03-17-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I have felt kind of the same way. My time has gone down a lot too. But it's mainly business. The forum is getting less friendly though.

I had to take a break from the forums also,I to found people were attacking other people with rude comments.Not part of what I wanted to be associated with.This is a great site and a lot of great people/help and information on here, but it's like the old saying it only takes one bad Apple to spoil the barrel.

patternpilot · 03-17-2013, 12:02 PM

I hear you Angrybird. I spend most of my time on here looking for technical information. When I come upon a thread that is unproductive or is starting to have negativity injected, I just quickly back out and look elsewhere. I have to say I have learned a lot here, and there are a lot of knowledgeable people here. Stay cool, enjoy your ride and we'll see you back here.

*KILLER74Z28* · 03-17-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I feel the forum is starting to lose the friendly factor it had for so long. There are too many that call others names. Too many posts where the poster is just making a post in a thread because they know it will start an argument, very uncool.

I have found myself lately posting things then later deleting them after having a chance to think about it. And that bothers me. I hate being negative or critical, but I find myself getting that way reading some of the posts people have been making.

Sometimes certian people have posted someting (usually someone that tends to post the same negative post every chance they get) and I really want to tell them what I think of them. Before I say something to someone that will get me banned I feel it may be best to take a break on my own.

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Report that stuff. I'll clean it up.

And for the record, I love this community, so I want to keep it awesome. Give me more trolls to ban!

As Blur suggested report the post and we will remedy the situation. We can't be everywhere at once so by reporting the post it helps us get there in a timely manner.

03-16-2013, 11:57 PM	#30
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I have felt kind of the same way. My time has gone down a lot too. But it's mainly business. The forum is getting less friendly though. __________________

03-17-2013, 02:38 AM	#31
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Im pretty new around here and am grateful for the good people and the info available on our cars. I try to help when I can, get help when I need it, and just have fun. There is a whole lot of discussions I steer clear of. Like a transmission or engine choice thread. Or other discussions that are just a waste of time and energy. There is alot of good here and some bad. Just the way it is all over this crazy world. Internet is not a place to get too personal. Don't be an Angrybird Angrybird. Can't take keyboard talking so personal. Alot of times things get taken the wrong way from what somebody meant and then things get started. Cabin fever in Tennessee,,,,,,hmmm interesting. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

03-17-2013, 09:29 AM	#32
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I haven't left yet, heck who knows I may not leave bit I have been considering it. Maybe it's just something that happens with forums as they get older and with more members, I seem to recall the same issues with the Sky forum back in 2008. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-17-2013, 10:15 AM	#34
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	I been feeling the same....just look at how I get bashed for Hot Wheels......I even extended the olive branch and still got flamed...oh well. I hope to see you from time to time angry bird. good luck. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

03-17-2013, 11:27 AM	#37
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,240 View My Garage	Don't let anyone run you off from a forum you love. That is my attitude. Just report the negativity. It will get cleaned up. We have great moderators but they cant be everywhere all the time. They need our help. If you decide to take a break, we will understand but will miss you. And do come back. __________________

03-17-2013, 11:31 AM	#38
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	simply ignore those type of discussions, no need gettting worked up over nothing...better yet take the 5th out for a drive.

03-17-2013, 11:35 AM	#39
Forty5th Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 542	This forum is still a good place even if sometimes certain posts/members get out of line or things get interpreted out of context, but there are still good threads & members in the C5 community. Don't go far Angrybird... but if you ever need a break, do shout out at the site where it's more subdued. Now that's a forum I hope won't go down the drain but then again there will likely be far less traffic due to the different types of cars & demographics. Keep on cruising in your droptop and come back!

03-17-2013, 12:02 PM	#41
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	I hear you Angrybird. I spend most of my time on here looking for technical information. When I come upon a thread that is unproductive or is starting to have negativity injected, I just quickly back out and look elsewhere. I have to say I have learned a lot here, and there are a lot of knowledgeable people here. Stay cool, enjoy your ride and we'll see you back here. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.