Fallen_Horse Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I tend to frown on many forums which over-moderate the users, but I think maybe VBB needs a little moderation work. Some of the threads and posts here are just over-the-top and frankly a little crazy. I know it's hard to moderate 'crazy' but perhaps we could have a 'unique ideas' section of the forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegimator Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 We could use more members too.... this place has been thinning out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I kind of feel like it's the crazies that drive people away, but maybe I'm off base with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yes...more moderation...and more active members. I belong to probably over 50 forums, and this one does get a bit "heated" at times...more than need be - more than most forums I frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 The "crazies" don't bother me though isn't there a way to moderate known "crazies" messages to prevent them from being posted until they are approved or never approved for that matter? I wish there was more chatter here though especially about bodybuilding and what works for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) please delete Edited February 16, 2011 by beforewisdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Please delete Edited February 16, 2011 by beforewisdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) There is always veganfitness.net. Most of you post there already. It is filled with intelligent people who live on planet Earth Most of our "crazies" came here after being kicked off of veganfitness.net. Since their content tends to have more, well, content, I would offer that as an argument for *slightly* tighter moderation. Edited February 16, 2011 by beforewisdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I kind of feel like it's the crazies that drive people away, but maybe I'm off base with that. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosso Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 3333333333333333333333333333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 There is always veganfitness.net. Most of you post there already. It is filled with intelligent people who live on planet Earth Most of our "crazies" came here after being kicked off of veganfitness.net. Since their content tends to have more, well, content, I would offer that as an argument for *slightly* tighter moderation. I used to post on there a couple of years ago but honestly I never really felt like I fit in there. I found it was really endurance sport as well as powerlifting focused. Is that still the case? I guess I could just go and check it out for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I used to post on there a couple of years ago but honestly I never really felt like I fit in there. I found it was really endurance sport as well as powerlifting focused. Is that still the case? I guess I could just go and check it out for myself. That is still the case. On the other hand, when was the last time conversations about bodybuilding or fitness dominated this board? I have never had trouble getting decent advice about exercise issues on veganfitness.net. You will recognize many names there: Fallen Horse, myself, Vegan Essentials, vegimator and a whole lot of vbbfers who left a long time ago. Give it another try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 On the other hand, when was the last time conversations about bodybuilding or fitness dominated this board? Touché sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well I don't want to move people away from this forum at all, since I tend to prefer the community here to the one there (part of it is the endurance/powerlifting ideology that I don't fit into at VF). I just think we need to figure out a way to mark some threads as 'hypothetical science' and some threads as 'normal science'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think we have way too many categories....we have like 20+ sections. I just haven't made the time to sit down and narrow it down to about 10 total. We don't need separate sections for entertainment, news, martial arts, regional, etc. All that can follow under general discussion. I think once we get it down to 10 categories or so, get some of our more active members to become moderators, it will feel a little busier around here. I think we're just so spread out with so many categories, it looks a little baron around here. Thanks for the feedback. We'll see what we can do. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan_Idaho Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Lol, 16 replies? Come on I am a member of other forums and this one has been one of the nicest (may be the nicest) and you know it is a very civil one. Passion is necessary, passion is creative, passion is sometimes mistaken for bad attitude.Try discussing the virtues of the diesel engine vs the gasoline engine in an Alfa Romeo forum:DAs to trying to police the the opinions of the people...I'll leave this without comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Lol, 16 replies? Come on I am a member of other forums and this one has been one of the nicest (may be the nicest) and you know it is a very civil one. Passion is necessary, passion is creative, passion is sometimes mistaken for bad attitude.Try discussing the virtues of the diesel engine vs the gasoline engine in an Alfa Romeo forum:DAs to trying to police the the opinions of the people...I'll leave this without comments. Oo, diesel vs. gasoline. I've been researching a lot about the pros and cons in preparation of buying an overland vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Robert I don't think the number of categories in the forum is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well I don't want to move people away from this forum at all Look at some OLD threads. You will be surprised by your memory of the names of people who used to post here and who we have forgotten about after they have moved on. The community has already been eroded. I just think we need to figure out a way to mark some threads as 'hypothetical science' and some threads as 'normal science'.... That is too much work and too much "subjective" digression even assuming you had mods that were into it. I don't mean this as a nasty joke, but perhaps the quickest way to fix things is to have a policy to ban people who were banned on veganfitness.net. Once the crazies are gone, new comers will come and be more likely to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vege Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I don't understand the point of forum moderation, as long as somebody isn't making any insults. And I assume we all agree that calling somebody crazy is actually an open insult. So, if there is a need to ban somebody... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Vege, make no mistake, I've enjoyed many of the conversations I've had with you. This thread is about people feeling frustrated at people not just having wrong opinions, but persisting in trying to spread misinformation, misinformation that could get people hurt and tarnish veganism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Robert I'm sorry that with all you are doing you have to come back to this forum to find a mess like this one. You've always impressed me as a hard worker who stick to his guns and build something positive when many others would bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vege Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Vege, make no mistake, I've enjoyed many of the conversations I've had with you. This thread is about people feeling frustrated at people not just having wrong opinions, but persisting in trying to spread misinformation, misinformation that could get people hurt and tarnish veganism. I know, but once you start the Inquisition, everybody looks suspicious. My point is - let everybody say what they wish to say, and don't try to be a policeman or the "protector" of vegans who may stray into "dangerous" 811 philosophy. Nobody will get hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_T Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 'crazies' ?? i haven't been noticing anything unusual on these boards, what's the issue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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