End in site for Yahoogroups site? - Page 2

DeltaRomeo · #11 03-01-2005, 11:32 AM

You have my word Randy, I'll deal with 'em severely and quickly <g>. My plan is for these forums to be what the Yahoo Groups were in the beginning. Fortunately, here it's much easier to administer in a 'tone setting' way. Offenders can be removed by IP address.

I'll run a tight ship, I promise the group that.

B,
dr

PS: How 'bout that Global Flyer!!!
http://www.virginatlanticglobalflyer...trol/Tracking/

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Originally Posted by f1rocket

...<snip> If allowed to go unchecked, trolls just bounce between various lists and eventaully chase everyone off. It will happen here too, unless they are dealt with severely and quickly. <snip>.

robertahegy · #12 03-01-2005, 04:32 PM

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate all the kind words and support. You have no idea what a warm fuzzy feeling I have right now.

Bob, I missed your first BBQ, but I will be at this year's for sure. Rich and I will be up for the whole week again, volunteering at the AC registration shack adjacent to Aeroshell Square and next to the Classic Cafe and Ice Cream. Hope to see everyone. Not sure where the plane will be. Either with the RV's or next to the registration shack.

Happy Building,
Roberta

KirkGrovesRV8 · #13 03-01-2005, 07:37 PM

I just wanted to drop a quick note where I know Roberta and hopefully Dan C will see this. THANK YOU.... even though I am building a 8 it has been such a big help just reading posts from you guys on the 7 yahoo list. I am really glad Doug put this site together, where guys like me can still get the benefit from others experiences. I just quit the other yahoo 7 site, there are a select few who when they post I just feel like I've been pulled through the mud.
So thanks again Best wishes to you all
Kirk

LettersFromFlyoverCountry · #14 03-01-2005, 08:09 PM

//but the attitudes I've seen on there in the past few weeks that I've been lurking certainly aren't inviting...

One of the things the current situation showed, frankly, is the great job moderators did on that site (OK,disclaimer: I was a moderator) to keep things focused. There was occasional whining that it took "too long" to get messages approved (it used to take a couple of hours perhaps), but folks never saw all the nonsense that was getting deleted before it hit the public and ruined the tone of a site intended to help builders.

As soon as Doug eliminated the moderator system and allowed posts to go straight through, well, they saw.

Too bad, because -- take my word for it -- it used to be a terrific resources in your inbox and folks really were anxious to help others out.

Davepar · #15 03-02-2005, 09:03 AM

To help keep things civil over here, report "bad" posts. There is a red triangle in the upper right corner of every post. Clicking on that allows you to send a message about the post directly to Doug. He then has a range of corrective actions he can take.

I was sorry to see Bob run off the RV7 Yahoo Group months ago, and now Roberta. I'm glad they're both over here now. I may not always follow Roberta's advice, but I sure appreciate her direct approach to solving problems.

Dave

JMRV7 · #16 03-02-2005, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Collins

One of the things the current situation showed, frankly, is the great job moderators did on that site (OK,disclaimer: I was a moderator) to keep things focused. There was occasional whining that it took "too long" to get messages approved (it used to take a couple of hours perhaps), but folks never saw all the nonsense that was getting deleted before it hit the public and ruined the tone of a site intended to help builders.

As soon as Doug eliminated the moderator system and allowed posts to go straight through, well, they saw.

I understand completely.. Whether it's a forum or an email list, it's difficult for the moderators to find a balance between over- and under-moderating.. Too much, and people feel too controlled, and don't feel that there is a good flow of information.. Too little, and well, just look at the past 2 weeks on the -7 list, right?

Anyways, from what I've seen so far, RV'ers are a great community, and I'm glad that I came across this forum.

robertahegy · #17 03-02-2005, 04:49 PM

That's cool with me, Dave. There are many good builders out there with many good ideas. My ways aren't the only ways. We just field our ideas for whoever can use them, and we also learn and choose ideas as well, that suit our needs. We're all just trying the get that plane done as best as possible so we can go out and fly it and have FUN!!!

Enjoy,

Roberta