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Post by hotzester on Jun 18, 2008 14:53:29 GMT -5
I'm going to be heading home in a second, so I wanted to put this out there.
Note to the admin here - I'm not normally the type to snipe a forum like this, but seriously, we need some moderators here who can keep things clean.
This morning when it looked like this could get messy, I set up a second forum, just in case things crashed and burned here. If things here don't get controlled, that's what's going to happen.
So my question to all of you, as listeners, is this - do you enjoy having a forum like this, and would it be more enjoyable for you if it didn't become a free-for-all? I'll gladly post a link to the other one, but not if it's not going to be used.
Sorry, admin, but something needs to be done!
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smarterthanhw
Bob and Tom's fake laughing
Well, it makes sense....
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Post by smarterthanhw on Jun 18, 2008 15:14:45 GMT -5
Does anyone really have the free time it would require to moderate a bunch of FB&HW fans?
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Post by toddswifeluvsblack on Jun 18, 2008 15:18:56 GMT -5
just let it keep going let us have some f-ing fun shit stop being bitchs must be free beer is here or maybe hot wings brought his old man self here lets just have fun a f off
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Post by slicedbread on Jun 18, 2008 15:21:16 GMT -5
just let it keep going let us have some f-ing fun shit stop being bitchs must be free beer is here or maybe hot wings brought his old man self here lets just have fun a f off lolwut? Dora the Explorer has better English than you.
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Post by wienerpoopie on Jun 18, 2008 15:21:58 GMT -5
just let it keep going let us have some f-ing fun shit stop being bitchs must be free beer is here or maybe hot wings brought his old man self here lets just have fun a f off hell yeah
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Post by slicedbread on Jun 18, 2008 15:22:17 GMT -5
Does anyone really have the free time it would require to moderate a bunch of FB&HW fans? Me, duh. Hines can do anything!!
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Post by TomE on Jun 18, 2008 15:22:36 GMT -5
I think most of us are adults and can handle it fine without the raiders just let us have fun!
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Post by slicedbread on Jun 18, 2008 15:23:38 GMT -5
I think most of us are adults and can handle it fine without the raiders just let us have fun! I'm a raider, 100% full clear of toddswifeluvsblack's mother.
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Post by toddswifeluvsblack on Jun 18, 2008 15:37:13 GMT -5
hines is a butt raider
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Post by slicedbread on Jun 18, 2008 15:39:26 GMT -5
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Post by hotzester on Jun 18, 2008 15:50:04 GMT -5
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Jun 18, 2008 16:14:57 GMT -5
You gave up after an hour?
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Post by hotzester on Jun 18, 2008 16:15:47 GMT -5
Gave up? I posted the link. How is that giving anything up? More like it took less than an hour to realize that this board was going to be more flame than content.
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Post by potthole on Jun 18, 2008 16:20:28 GMT -5
I will do my best to mod around here, but at the moment it would appear that my mod powers aren't fully activated. I agree, I've run across a few threads already where I'd like to be able to edit/delete some posts.
Unlike you, though, hotzester, I'm not able to get on during work hours, save for my lunch break, so during daytime hours I won't be around. Once my mod powers are fully up and running, however, I do plan to give an honest effort at trying to keep stuff at least semi-civil.
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Post by hotzester on Jun 18, 2008 16:25:27 GMT -5
That's understandable. I'm online most days at work, so if given the chance, I'll do what I can. Just let me know.
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Post by potthole on Jun 18, 2008 16:34:08 GMT -5
Biff and I were totally blindsided with the explosion of members. Yesterday at this time, there were two registered users- Biff Mayhem and I. At noon today, when I logged on at lunch, there were close to 300. The huge rush caught us both offguard.
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Post by dudeshadoway on Jun 18, 2008 16:50:17 GMT -5
Completely understandable. If you guys need any help, I am able to check on the site during work and would be willing to help mod.
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Post by potthole on Jun 18, 2008 16:52:24 GMT -5
I think at the moment we won't be making many major changes to the "staff" of the site. We're curious to see if things slow down over the next few days. If stuff continues at the current frenzied pace, however, I think Biff and I will be having some talks about adding some more help.
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Post by Queenie on Jun 19, 2008 15:14:14 GMT -5
I'm on at all times during the day as well and would suggest that you warn the people that post like the ones have on here and take away some accounts. It's not like you don't have plenty of "members" that will keep it clean and civilized. BTW thanks for setting this up, I think it is a great site.
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Post by wienerpoopie on Jun 19, 2008 15:19:38 GMT -5
I'm on at all times during the day as well and would suggest that you warn the people that post like the ones have on here and take away some accounts. It's not like you don't have plenty of "members" that will keep it clean and civilized. BTW thanks for setting this up, I think it is a great site. am i in trouble?
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Post by hotzester on Jun 19, 2008 15:54:50 GMT -5
Dunno, not my call. I'm just a listener like the rest of you. I'd just offered an alternative yesterday before Biff introduced some stricter moderation. It seems to have helped, so kudos to the team!
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Post by dudeshadoway on Jun 19, 2008 16:03:01 GMT -5
Things seem to have quieted down on the site now. It might not hurt to establish some ground rules so people know what is crossing the line on this site. One of my other favorite sites on the web, Fark.com, has these rules for posting. I think most of them would be relevant here too: www.fark.com/farq/posting.shtml .
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Jun 19, 2008 16:04:58 GMT -5
Things seem to have quieted down on the site now. It might not hurt to establish some ground rules so people know what is crossing the line on this site. One of my other favorite sites on the web, Fark.com, has these rules for posting. I think most of them would be relevant here too: www.fark.com/farq/posting.shtml . Yes.
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Post by hit_in_the_cup_with_a_face on Jun 19, 2008 16:08:10 GMT -5
I think this a great forum for a great show i was instantly hooked! so if the mods can keep the a holes out this can be great. it was cool that fbhw mentioned this forum and actually read from it, but if the bullshit keeps up they will pull the link down and forget it ever existed
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Post by potthole on Jun 19, 2008 19:12:33 GMT -5
I called in this morning during the "I Can't Wait to Talk About" segment, and we discussed the forum for a few minutes. All three said they were flattered to see that this place was created, and also said they like it now that it's a little more under control.
I made mention of how Zane seemed to be getting most of the abuse from comments and threads, and he asked what kinds of stuff people were posting.
They asked if any money was made from this site (NO). They then joked that one day we'll get so popular that we turn around and sell them the board, and then they'll turn around and file lawsuit to recoup what they paid for the site.
All in all, this place seems to be in their good graces, where it will hopefully remain.
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Post by hotzester on Jun 19, 2008 19:15:47 GMT -5
That's really the root of my concern. It wasn't very long ago that they were talking about having sued some other show somewhere, because the FBHW name is protected. They don't HAVE to let us use it here, and if the shit hits the fan, you'd better believe they'll shut it down in a flash.
I love the show, I love having the ability to interact with other listeners who are into the show like I am, and I'd hate to see that disappear because a few trolls can't act like adults.
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Post by potthole on Jun 19, 2008 19:25:54 GMT -5
The biggest worry the guys voiced while I was talking with them this morning is slanderous and liable comments made about other radio shows.
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Post by hotzester on Jun 19, 2008 19:32:16 GMT -5
Yeah, I heard you this morning while I was getting ready. I thought it was cool that you were able to get on and talk about the forums. Well done.
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Jun 19, 2008 19:43:23 GMT -5
Not that they would but they couldn't shut down the site because we're not using any of their trademarks. This is a fansite.
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Post by hotzester on Jun 19, 2008 19:44:45 GMT -5
Have you seen the multiple posts from people who don't realize that?
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