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[Lakeboater]

Ahhh....but this is the internet where people can hide and be anonymous.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by Lakeboater

Ahhh....but this is the internet where people can hide and be unanimous.

I think you meant "Anonymous"......or maybe you were just "Funnin Us"... NB

[Descant]

Maybe it's time to make everybody a member and get rid of the negative aspects of "junior" and "senior"?


We also need to understand and remember that fingertips say things that would never be uttered face to face and be a little forgiving.

If there is a "thanks" button, why is there not an "inappropriate" button?

Nobody can make this thing perfect. As is, it's very good and very useful. Be thankful, be considerate.

[jetlag100]

Starting conversations in the middle of someone's post seems to be popular here too. I say this because it's happened to me, and I did not appreciate it, either..When addressed, the return was of the 'lighten up' mind set..not in those words, but , close. I am a Senior member and I'm not off topic

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by Descant

If there is a "thanks" button, why is there not an "inappropriate" button?

This forum does have a "Groan" button option that is not enabled.

It's been discussed before and the majority have always been against having a Groan button. See this post from last year:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...42&postcount=3

Although I always thought a Groan button would introduce even more negativity to the forum I'm always willing to reconsider. Maybe just in the Restaurant forum?

[Winnisquamguy]

Originally Posted by webmaster

Although I always thought a Groan button would introduce even more negativity to the forum I'm always willing to reconsider. Maybe just in the Restaurant forum?

I think that's a great idea and if it does well maybe it could be moved on to other forum topics.... not so good enable it.

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by Descant

Maybe it's time to make everybody a member and get rid of the negative aspects of "junior" and "senior"?


We also need to understand and remember that fingertips say things that would never be uttered face to face and be a little forgiving.

If there is a "thanks" button, why is there not an "inappropriate" button?

Nobody can make this thing perfect. As is, it's very good and very useful. Be thankful, be considerate.

Descant: I don't believe it makes sense to make everyone a "senior member" since anyone who is willing to put in the time can become a "senior member". It is my belief that trying to make everyone perfectly equal all the time is undermining America. We have become far too politically correct as a country. If you are willing to work hard in America you can get ahead and this includes becoming a "senior member".

[tis]

I feel sorry for Don. It is hard enough to keep a forum going without petty little arguments. I don't see why people can't just have their say and then forget about it. Some people just can't let things go. If you don't like what someone says then just ignore it. Having said that, I don't think a business should be allowed to be constantly trashed. People tend to always blow with the wind and if people are saying bad things more people will says bad things.

[phoenix]

Restaurant opinions are a little different than for instance size of boats as a businesses livihood can be at stake. A lot of people read a really negative post and say "well I will never go there" . True many of these negative posts do come from new posters but to me that's because they get angry and post to vent . If I found a health issue I would bring to management attention but would be a little cautious about ruining a reputation in public is this was an anomaly . As you may know I have done many restaurant polls and have been critiqued for those but as far as public reviews I always try to be fair and balanced

[jrc]

Just like in the real world, first impressions are not always right, but they do matter. Since most of us do not know each other off the forum, you are defined by all your posts. If you make a lot of posts people will get to know you as a person.

Every internet forum that I've been part of has controversial subjects, we had quite a few over the years. Boat size is a hot button topic, so my skeptic alarm went off.

If you come in and make five posts on a controversial subject and never post again, I don't really understand you as a person.

As for chefs, titles don't cook and run restaurants, neither do forum posts. I can't judge the food of the two recent chefs by their posts but I did get a first impression of them as people.

Alton Lady stick around and let us get to know you.

[rsmlp]

senior Vs junior member? Elitism at it highest. complete nonsense

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

senior Vs junior member? Elitism at it highest. complete nonsense

Lighten up folks. It's a feature of the forum software used, not specific to this forum. For some types of forums, it's good to know whether someone has experience with the forum content.

Overall, web forums tend toward the negative as, unfortunately, people tend to react emotionally to posts without pause, and often in a way they would never think of in person.

Also, like any society group, there are always those who will speak their minds, whether wanted or not, and tend to be negative. Unfortunately, they tend to jump in on all topics. As in society, and thankfully, while vocal, they are usually a small minority of the overall good group of people who post or lurk here.

The best way to stop the negativity is for each member to always pause and ask before posting,

• Would I say it this way to the person if we were face-to-face?
• Is this really going to add value to the discussion?
• Will my post actauly change anyones mind?
• For this forum in particular, is the topic REALLY realted to the Lakes Region?

If the answer to any of these is "no", rethink your post.

[AmantiDelLago]

Could someone tell me how a person's status changes from Jr member to member to Sr member? It doesn't seem to go by join date/time.

[Charlie T]

Originally Posted by AmantiDelLago

Could someone tell me how a person's status changes from Jr member to member to Sr member? It doesn't seem to go by join date/time.

I believe your status is simply based upon the number of post's you've made. I'm not sure where the threshold is for the switch from junior to senior. I do know there is no "Elitism" involved in ones status, it's simply a measure of how active and vocal one has been in forum participation in the past.

[upthesaukee]

Posts
0-19 Junior Member
20-49 Member
50+ Senior Member


Webmaster post in another forum.

[AmantiDelLago]

Thank you. That seems simple.

[jeffk]

When someone uses the forum to make a very negative post I think it is very hard to evaluate what is really going on. Some people have a hot button for certain things or are thin skinned. Sometimes a good establishment had a bad moment, like that never happens to anyone. And there is always the other side of the story, often unknown. When someone is very clearly ANGRY about a situation I wonder how much of their evaluation is just.

So, to somewhat figure it all out it helps if you know something about the person posting the complaint. If they are usually a reasonable and thoughtful poster then you give more consideration to what they are saying. In this case, "senior" vs. "junior" DOES make a difference. Someone joining the forum and using their first posts to flame leaves a bad taste in my mouth. That doesn't mean they are wrong, but they better prove their case and not just be yelling about it. Further, if the only reason they are here is to complain, well...the forum is about so much more than that.

I do agree that getting nasty with the new poster is equally pointless. I will question their information and their conclusions but try not to get personally insulting. But just like there are different types of junior posters there are different types of senior posters as well.

[Lakeboater]

NoBozo, you are correct. Was using my phone and it must of corrected me. Thanks.

[Rich]

Alton Lady,

Look at it this way, at the time of my post, you've made only 14 posts, but have been thanked 25 times. To me this means a lot more than how many posts you've made.

I'm still a relative newbie here too. I am starting to notice that certain topics are controversial here. I guess it just takes time to get the feel of this place.

I've also noticed that some of the posts in the Restaurant forum get too, well, 'intense' for me. So I've stayed out of most of them. I guess people don't like honest reviews or opinions there unless they are 'positive'.

Thanks for pointing out your observations.

[Uncle Fun]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Posts
0-19 Junior Member
20-49 Member
50+ Senior Member


Webmaster post in another forum.

Just checked mine and I have 27 posts and am still a Junior Member... Have been a member for quite a while, since 09/2005 as well... Trying to figure out how to change my Junior member status as well as not be moderated on everything I post (forum or classified)... Hoping to become a more active contributor... This is a great thread!!! Thanks to all for the various insight...

[SIKSUKR]

You are now a member.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

You are now a member.

... to set up the ballot box and vote on him. So far, he done good, thus he got promoted!!!!!

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

It's a feature of the forum software used, not specific to this forum. For some types of forums, it's good to know whether someone has experience with the forum content.

Member "status" or, more particularly, number of posts, doesn't necessarily give you an accurate idea if someone has "experience with the forum content," since it's only a measure of what someone has written, and not what they have read.

[wifi]

Originally Posted by TMI Guy

Member "status" or, more particularly, number of posts, doesn't necessarily give you an accurate idea if someone has "experience with the forum content," since it's only a measure of what someone has written, and not what they have read.

If you have been around the forum enough, you will know who is posting to up their count, and who is posting quality content

[Chaselady]

Originally Posted by wifi

If you have been around the forum enough, you will know who is posting to up their count, and who is posting quality content

It's a sad day when someone is writing posts just to " Up their count." Honestly, get a life, already!

[Sandy Island fan]

Originally Posted by Chaselady

It's a sad day when someone is writing posts just to " Up their count." Honestly, get a life, already!

I hate to admit that - being so close to that 50 post mark into "senior member", I could be tempted to do this...But now, I'll have to be careful..

[Alton Lady]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

Descant: I don't believe it makes sense to make everyone a "senior member" since anyone who is willing to put in the time can become a "senior member". It is my belief that trying to make everyone perfectly equal all the time is undermining America. We have become far too politically correct as a country. If you are willing to work hard in America you can get ahead and this includes becoming a "senior member".

For some reason my thanks button tends to disappear, so Thank You for your comments!

[Alton Lady]

I seem to keep losing the ability to thank posters, so please all accept my thanks for responding. And thank you for taking it easy on this "newbie"!

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by Alton Lady

For some reason my thanks button tends to disappear, so Thank You for your comments!

I think you can only thanks 5 posts a a day