In my opinion anyone who's been watching this forum for any length of time I'm sure has seen how participation has dropped a lot and the quality of the forum has really decreased. Just look at the postings the last few days. I follow a couple of different other forums, and they have strict guidelines, are heavily moderated, clean, and their participation keeps growing.
I know, if I don't like it, leave. Which is what I, and a lot of other people have done. There's no harm in people discussing their differences in opinions, that's what forums are for, but remain civil and respectful.
So here's a strong message to the moderators of this forum: Its time to clean it up. Make the forum enjoyable for everyone.
In my opinion anyone who's been watching this forum for any length of time I'm sure has seen how participation has dropped a lot and the quality of the forum has really decreased. Just look at the postings the last few days. I follow a couple of different other forums, and they have strict guidelines, are heavily moderated, clean, and their participation keeps growing.
I know, if I don't like it, leave. Which is what I, and a lot of other people have done. There's no harm in people discussing their differences in opinions, that's what forums are for, but remain civil and respectful.
So here's a strong message to the moderators of this forum: Its time to clean it up. Make the forum enjoyable for everyone.
Coming from you this is incredible Maybe you are bipolar? Nevertheless I agee with you
YumaJames said:
In my opinion anyone who's been watching this forum for any length of time I'm sure has seen how participation has dropped a lot and the quality of the forum has really decreased. Just look at the postings the last few days. I follow a couple of different other forums, and they have strict guidelines, are heavily moderated, clean, and their participation keeps growing.
I know, if I don't like it, leave. Which is what I, and a lot of other people have done. There's no harm in people discussing their differences in opinions, that's what forums are for, but remain civil and respectful.
So here's a strong message to the moderators of this forum: Its time to clean it up. Make the forum enjoyable for everyone.
Well duh....That's a great idea. Well done Yuma. I agree.
Well, isn't that special? Call out the Mods because 90% of the world went to Facebook a couple of years ago.
You want me to beg them to come back?
You want me to ban the remaining village idiots?
I can do that. But, I don't honestly believe it's a magic pill that is going to bring one soul back here. Wish it would. Social media and its instant look at me gratification has killed many more forums than this one. The core group that still inhabits this place knows who's who.
As long as they aren't beating each other with their purses behind Gau Gau, I tend to let things slide. Some of it is good, some of it is bad and when somebody steps way out of line, I have no issue with putting them in time out for a bit
That said, I do read everything that is posted here. Some recent dental threads were deleted because of a one horse agenda.
Another member was warned today he had no value add to the conversation. Next step is a ride on the short bus to Banned Camp for awhile.
So while I understand your suggestion of "clean it up," Rocky Point ain't always a pretty place. Both sides have a story to tell. If you want the censored chamber of commerce tourist version, Facebook is the place for you. Some of them will kick you to the curb for even implying cops are crooked and crackheads are breaking into houses. Sorry, I don't do that here.
Stuart i think you are doing a fine job.. (oh wait, is this boosterism?) whatever,
Everything is a fine line, everything is a lot of work. people who complain about things that don't really impact them just have too much time on their hands.
On the news about Rocky Point....I love this place. It has warts and it has bad stuff, but on the whole it is a wonderful place to live. I kind of feel like if it wasn't attractive to so many people then it would have no controversy at all. Bring it on negatives......
I did not realize there was anything wrong with the forum. What is there to clean up? I may not see eye to eye with people on all topics but how boring would this place be if all we talked about is "Where's the best place for Mexican food?" and we all agreed it was la Curva. I appreciate peoples opinions even if they may be out in left field. I just wish there were a few more fishing reports!
Here's my point. As a recent example, read the thread "Hoolaaa anyone there" and in my opinion parts of that thread absolutely do not belong on a public forum. I'm not here to trash you Stuart, am just providing constructive criticism with positive intentions of making this forum a better place for all.
Here's my point. As a recent example, read the thread "Hoolaaa anyone there" and in my opinion parts of that thread absolutely do not belong on a public forum. I'm not here to trash you Stuart, am just providing constructive criticism with positive intentions of making this forum a better place for all.
Yuma holds a grudge because he ventured in the deeper waters of the political/Mexican crime threads and found out fast just listening to right wing talk radio and repeating those lazy/false memes didn't cut it....but his fishing/travel stuff is great...man needs to know his limitations as Clint said...
I just took that thread as Tico and Jim having a spat. If I got offended by people hashing it out on the internet than I would need to just give it up. I find it entertaining actually as long as it does not continue on each and every topic.
Here's my point. As a recent example, read the thread "Hoolaaa anyone there" and in my opinion parts of that thread absolutely do not belong on a public forum. I'm not here to trash you Stuart, am just providing constructive criticism with positive intentions of making this forum a better place for all.
Jj adds to the forum immensely with his travels in the natural world posts...now his people skills rank right up there with Saddam but oh well..He does deserve to get his ass kicked by the South American dude...who is also a valuable member..
Jj adds to the forum immensely with his travels in the natural world posts...now his people skills rank right up there with Saddam but oh well..He does deserve to get his ass kicked by the South American dude...who is also a valuable member..
I have been to Costa Rica many times and lived there for 4 years. However I was born and raised in Chicago, graduated from Loyola University.
I am a third generation American . Can you get that Jungle Rot?
Anger issues much? There must be a liquor store nearby. My advise is GO THERE and get a really big jug. Then go home and freaking CHILL OUT!
JJ
Jungle Rot,
I am not angry at anyone. I am simply trying to educate you on the difference between an American citizen and Costa Rican citizen. You are tough to educate.Be a good old 68 year fellow and concern yourself with Willys Jeep Parts instead of my citizenship. ASSHOLE!
"Jungle Rot".......yes as a matter of fact I have had the pleasure to be the victim of it many times. Wonderful memories of mushrooms poking their little white heads from inside my combat boots in the morning and the clusters of straw mushrooms happily at home in my armpits and crotch. And the smell, the smell............reminds me of most sand monkeys I've had the displeasure of getting too close to.
I do find it amusing that all along you knew that I knew just what a Tico is. Why then did you play along and avoid admitting it to your faithful constituents?
See? I'm feeling the love already. Despite any of us occasionally getting our panties in a bunch, I'm willing to bet if all of us got together for a beer, we'd have a fabously good time!
And just think... when was the last time any of us had to anewer a "Do I need a passport" thread?
I do brush my tooth sometimes once a week and gargle with everclear several times a day, no bad breath from me. Some people even tell me that my sweet breath smells, like the little yellow crystal thing-ee hanging on the edge of a gas station urinal. How nice.
And Tico, one liners with a single infantile dirty word just doesn't cut it. Please express yourself and entertain us with maybe two sentences next time? Grab a thesaurus, you might discover that the words "asshole" and "ass" can have many choice options, especially in Mexican, just ask Bobbie.
"Jungle Rot".......yes as a matter of fact I have had the pleasure to be the victim of it many times. Wonderful memories of mushrooms poking their little white heads from inside my combat boots in the morning and the clusters of straw mushrooms happily at home in my armpits and crotch. And the smell, the smell............reminds me of most sand monkeys I've had the displeasure of getting too close to.
I do find it amusing that all along you knew that I knew just what a Tico is. Why then did you play along and avoid admitting it to your faithful constituents?
Can't we just kiss and be friends?
JJ
Think they are both Trump fans too...so you guys can wave the Confederacy traitor flag and insult black people next happy hour at the Boobar!
Trump fan yes, I even voted twelve times just like the Demo-Rat-Commies did, used the names of all of my dead Johnny Reb relations, lots of Davis in the past, just a simple matter of mail in ballots that I pinched from the neighborhood mail boxes and delivered in person on election day. The Yuma Mexican polling station voter inspectors get lost with just two names "James Davis" on a ballot. Never owned the stars and bars but I do fly the "Don't Tread on Me" bandera next to Old Glory in my front yard, have been for more than thirty years now.
No Confederate Army unit, general or soldier has ever been "dissed" (Negro Jargon) by the United States of America, until now. Every US Army Post south of the Mason Dixon Line to include all of the west are named in honor of Confederate Army Generals. All US Army Posts north of the line are named in the honor of Union Army Generals. My US Army Air Cavalry unit fought on horseback with pistols and sabers in the War Between the States and kicked the crap out of every squadron of Blue Coat Cavalry invaders that were way out of their lines of support. That unit, the Second Squadron, First Cavalry Brigade still sport a grey Johnny Reb Stetson hat on every trooper in honor of those brave horse soldiers. They did very good a few years later against the butchering barbarian red heathens as well.
Probably gonna label me a RACIST, well big deal, I am and damned proud of my Caucasian heritage, language and civil upbringing.
And by the way, I don't recall ever seeing any "black people" to insult at the Boob Bar. Although I gotta admit I've never been in it or ever will.
Hey Stuart--do I need a passport now to get on your boat?
Naaaahhhh, but you'll have to ask Capt. Keith if you want to go out on my boat -- I sold it to him a month ago. So, I'm currently boatless for awhile, but plan on buying another one at some point. Going back to a center console, something in the 26-28 ft range.
"Dropped a lot and the quality of the forum, has really decreased".
Seems to me that this form is alive and doing well! Maybe viewers who is thought to drop off because of
Facebook, or whatever, I bet they still come back, and log on here to see whats going on,,,,on this forum, and
like me, use Facebook, but always drop by here to see whats going on! I'm just talked out, for people
who know me find it had to beleive......so most of the time I bet most do still drop by to read whats
going on! About quality, if thats what people have to say, what I say, is so be it! I personally,
don't like a ton of rules! So what I say, and a dine will not get ya a cup of coffee, but
this site is doing ok and is alive and well!