Question for Members

wuwu · 03-10-2010, 09:30 AM

I like it the way it is! Thanks

fpartri497 · 03-10-2010, 09:42 AM

leave It like It Is. It aint broke, so dont fix It Please

Steveo · 03-10-2010, 09:43 AM

AS IS

Thanks Don

I would not make it through the winter without my Forum Fix

jmen24 · 03-10-2010, 09:50 AM

Don, I think you are a very patient man, thank you for that.

As much a I agree with Pineedles about "things" being kept under the rug, it is truely in the best interest of the site, as much as it impacts the area, NOTHING is accomplished in those discussions, except who's side your on.

IMO, local political discussions are far worse than state or national, just that the teams are smaller.

Keep it the way it is, and do not open the bag of snakes mentioned above.

LakeSnake · 03-10-2010, 10:14 AM

09876543210

Argie's Wife · 03-10-2010, 10:51 AM

I really like the variety of subjects we have here... please keep it the same.

And many thanks for all you do to keep this place running!

ghfromaltonbay · 03-10-2010, 11:20 AM

Thanks for all you do, Don. Please keep the Forum as it has been. I find it a great way to keep in touch with my 2nd home while sitting here 300 miles away in NJ.

webmaster · 03-10-2010, 11:33 AM

Wow, I'm overwhelmed by your replies. I'm so glad that most of you feel the same as I do.

There will be no changes but I have to ask once in a while. Now when someone complains that an unrelated topic was removed I can just direct them to this thread.

Thanks again for all the valuable feedback!

Merrymeeting · 03-10-2010, 09:13 PM

Don,

Thanks on at least 2 fronts,

1) As a moderator of another website, I know how hard it can be to decide on and enforce these types of rules. You are a master, in many ways.

2) Thanks for the reminder. I had just finished posting a rant in response to a thread here. The rant probably would have spun into one of the areas you mention we should avoid. Then I saw this note. I agree. So I deleted it. There's plenty of other places to go if folks want to rant.

Keep it as it is.

LIforrelaxin · 03-10-2010, 09:43 PM

Don,

Like many I agree that for the most part the forum part of the website should remain as it is. Adding the additional content will draw away from what we all want to focus on here which is the lake.

On the other side of things there are issues which have been brought up on the forum and for various reasons have had to be locked down. While I understand your reasoning behind this. I believe ultimately some further control other then locking a topic needs to be looked at. Those that are willing to discuss topics that have a deep impact on the lake should not be punished and not allowed to discuss issue that can deeply impact the economy and environment. The uniqueness of this forum is that we all care about the lake, we all for the most part are able to discuss things and learn from each other. It is the fanatics that come in out of no where to hi jack particular discussion, and those particular discussions only that need to be controlled.

Anyways enough is enough....

Thank you for the hard work you put into making this site a reality.....

upthesaukee · 03-11-2010, 12:01 AM

Don: the old saying about if it aint broke, don't fix it applies here.

You have made many improvements over the years that I have been a member, but always to the betterment of this great forum and its ties to the lake, and the lakes region. At exciting times of life, you have graciously allowed us some latitude like in 2004 and the Red Sox, with a gentle reminder that the thread will be closed if it gets out of hand.

So again, for all you do, this Bud's for you...Heck let's splurge and make it a Guinness

SIKSUKR · 03-11-2010, 12:17 PM

It's very hard for me not to get caught up and add my 2 cents to a thread while still knowing I'm out of bounds. Having said that, you should do exactly what you think is best for this forum since it is your creation. Carry on Don!

Tired of Waiting · 03-13-2010, 08:44 AM

Don,

My feeling is to keep is as is. The old saying "if it ain't broke why fix it."

In the past you have given the members just enough latitude to converse about issues outside the lakes region. Sports and some politics. Issues that do effect the lakes region. But a tight hold on the issue to keep it civil was used.

You and the moderators have done a fine job and the site has been a pleasure to visit. although I have not used it as much as in the past.

I have had to "lurk" over the last couple years.

Keep it the same.

ToW

Tallyho · 03-13-2010, 11:20 PM

Please keep the forum concerned with lake issues, and history of the area.

jeffk · 03-14-2010, 04:11 AM

I, like many others have stated, follow politics and other interests but those discussions can be contentious at best. Those discussions can lead to bruised feelings. Most of the topics here are information sharing and I appreciate that difference. There have been a few heated debates but they had solid links to the lakes region and in that context I don't think they should be shyed away from. I think you (Don) have done an outstanding job in allowing these debates to play themselves out as respectfully as possible. I recognize that is a tough job and respect and appreciate the work you do to provide this forum for us. Thanks Don.

CrawfordCentury · 03-14-2010, 05:04 PM

Regardless of the merits of a politics forum (there are merits as well as drawbacks) instituting one would increase the moderator's workload significantly.

I belong to a forest industry forum that recently closed its politics forum because of the trouble it caused. In the case of the group here, I'd expect a better level of civility (i.e., fewer posts castigating Nobama/Nancy Pelousy or equating GWB to a trained monkey). Still, tempers can flare and it ain't none too easy to unring a bell.

Funny that the Girl Scout cookies thread was mentioned. I remember someone posted inside of that thread that it was off-topic. Didn't quite understand how it was irrelevant to life in the LR. I'm pretty new to the forum but have spent my whole life in rural NH. And have been eating cookies in my NH home for a lot longer than I've had access to the interwebs. Guess I need a schooling on what constitutes NH life.

I feel no urge to read a sports forum. If any folks on here are Jets fans, I'd prefer that to remain unsaid.

03-10-2010, 09:42 AM	#2
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	forum leave It like It Is. It aint broke, so dont fix It Please __________________ dont worry be happy

03-10-2010, 10:14 AM	#5
LakeSnake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pine (Alton) Mountain Posts: 138 Thanks: 39 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Keep As Is 09876543210 Last edited by LakeSnake; 06-15-2010 at 01:14 PM.

03-10-2010, 11:20 AM	#7
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 834 Thanks: 257 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	As is........ Thanks for all you do, Don. Please keep the Forum as it has been. I find it a great way to keep in touch with my 2nd home while sitting here 300 miles away in NJ.

03-10-2010, 09:43 PM	#10
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 896 Times in 528 Posts	Don, Like many I agree that for the most part the forum part of the website should remain as it is. Adding the additional content will draw away from what we all want to focus on here which is the lake. On the other side of things there are issues which have been brought up on the forum and for various reasons have had to be locked down. While I understand your reasoning behind this. I believe ultimately some further control other then locking a topic needs to be looked at. Those that are willing to discuss topics that have a deep impact on the lake should not be punished and not allowed to discuss issue that can deeply impact the economy and environment. The uniqueness of this forum is that we all care about the lake, we all for the most part are able to discuss things and learn from each other. It is the fanatics that come in out of no where to hi jack particular discussion, and those particular discussions only that need to be controlled. Anyways enough is enough.... Thank you for the hard work you put into making this site a reality..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

03-11-2010, 12:01 AM	#11
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,605 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Don't change Don: the old saying about if it aint broke, don't fix it applies here. You have made many improvements over the years that I have been a member, but always to the betterment of this great forum and its ties to the lake, and the lakes region. At exciting times of life, you have graciously allowed us some latitude like in 2004 and the Red Sox, with a gentle reminder that the thread will be closed if it gets out of hand. So again, for all you do, this Bud's for you...Heck let's splurge and make it a Guinness __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-10-2010, 09:30 AM	#1
wuwu Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 35 Thanks: 27 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts	I like it the way it is! Thanks

03-10-2010, 09:43 AM	#3
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	AS IS Thanks Don I would not make it through the winter without my Forum Fix

03-10-2010, 09:50 AM	#4
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Don, I think you are a very patient man, thank you for that. As much a I agree with Pineedles about "things" being kept under the rug, it is truely in the best interest of the site, as much as it impacts the area, NOTHING is accomplished in those discussions, except who's side your on. IMO, local political discussions are far worse than state or national, just that the teams are smaller. Keep it the way it is, and do not open the bag of snakes mentioned above.

03-10-2010, 10:51 AM	#6
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I really like the variety of subjects we have here... please keep it the same. And many thanks for all you do to keep this place running!

03-10-2010, 11:33 AM	#8
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,466 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 460 Thanked 3,962 Times in 847 Posts	Wow, I'm overwhelmed by your replies. I'm so glad that most of you feel the same as I do. There will be no changes but I have to ask once in a while. Now when someone complains that an unrelated topic was removed I can just direct them to this thread. Thanks again for all the valuable feedback!

03-10-2010, 09:13 PM	#9
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 304 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Don, Thanks on at least 2 fronts, 1) As a moderator of another website, I know how hard it can be to decide on and enforce these types of rules. You are a master, in many ways. 2) Thanks for the reminder. I had just finished posting a rant in response to a thread here. The rant probably would have spun into one of the areas you mention we should avoid. Then I saw this note. I agree. So I deleted it. There's plenty of other places to go if folks want to rant. Keep it as it is.

03-11-2010, 12:17 PM	#12
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Guilty as charged It's very hard for me not to get caught up and add my 2 cents to a thread while still knowing I'm out of bounds. Having said that, you should do exactly what you think is best for this forum since it is your creation. Carry on Don! __________________ SIKSUKR

03-13-2010, 08:44 AM	#13
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	Keep it as is! Don, My feeling is to keep is as is. The old saying "if it ain't broke why fix it." In the past you have given the members just enough latitude to converse about issues outside the lakes region. Sports and some politics. Issues that do effect the lakes region. But a tight hold on the issue to keep it civil was used. You and the moderators have done a fine job and the site has been a pleasure to visit. although I have not used it as much as in the past. I have had to "lurk" over the last couple years. Keep it the same. ToW

03-13-2010, 11:20 PM	#14
Tallyho Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 312 Thanks: 439 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Question for members Please keep the forum concerned with lake issues, and history of the area.

03-14-2010, 04:11 AM	#15
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 210 Thanked 449 Times in 259 Posts	No changes required I, like many others have stated, follow politics and other interests but those discussions can be contentious at best. Those discussions can lead to bruised feelings. Most of the topics here are information sharing and I appreciate that difference. There have been a few heated debates but they had solid links to the lakes region and in that context I don't think they should be shyed away from. I think you (Don) have done an outstanding job in allowing these debates to play themselves out as respectfully as possible. I recognize that is a tough job and respect and appreciate the work you do to provide this forum for us. Thanks Don.

03-14-2010, 05:04 PM	#16
CrawfordCentury Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere betwixt Gonic and Chocorua Posts: 191 Thanks: 13 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	Regardless of the merits of a politics forum (there are merits as well as drawbacks) instituting one would increase the moderator's workload significantly. I belong to a forest industry forum that recently closed its politics forum because of the trouble it caused. In the case of the group here, I'd expect a better level of civility (i.e., fewer posts castigating Nobama/Nancy Pelousy or equating GWB to a trained monkey). Still, tempers can flare and it ain't none too easy to unring a bell. Funny that the Girl Scout cookies thread was mentioned. I remember someone posted inside of that thread that it was off-topic. Didn't quite understand how it was irrelevant to life in the LR. I'm pretty new to the forum but have spent my whole life in rural NH. And have been eating cookies in my NH home for a lot longer than I've had access to the interwebs. Guess I need a schooling on what constitutes NH life. I feel no urge to read a sports forum. If any folks on here are Jets fans, I'd prefer that to remain unsaid. __________________ Plant a garden. Heat with wood. And thank a veteran.