Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
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Mon Jan 17 2011 11:09 AM
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Oldgas
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After some input from members and moderators, it has been decided to drop the display of a member's Total Posts from the sidebar of each topic post. This has been a point of contention that distracts from the community's real focus of sharing info, pics, buy/sell and generally help one another.
The total number of posts for each member is still shown on each member's Profile. Member Profiles are only visible to registered members who are logged in. That is to protect the member's info & email address from spam abusers.
Our software "bad word" filter has been adjusted to remove alternate spellings of some unacceptable words. It is not a perfect solution. In the future, members who post unacceptable words by using clever mis-spellings, phonics or look-alike characters will be considered as violators the Membership Guidelines.
Those who use words, pictures, video or links to taunt others into a conflict will be considered as "throwing the first punch."
Rather than react to a conflict with a reply that includes unacceptable content, members are advised to use the "Notify" button on each post to tell a moderator about the questionable behavior.
Jim "Oldgas" Potts Your host and moderator
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Oldgas]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 11:14 AM
Mon Jan 17 2011 11:14 AM
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Jarvis
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Sounds good to me Jim!
I think suspensions need to be handed out for actions. I don't like reading it anymore than the next guy.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Jarvis]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 11:53 AM
Mon Jan 17 2011 11:53 AM
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Lastgas15
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I was oblivious to the post count anyway. It's hard to imagine why it would matter to anyone.
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: oldgoaly]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 12:34 PM
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Jokes are OK as long as someone isn't attacked as the punchline. Fun between friends, but not fun between folks who are definitely not friends. The moderators have had to warn about, remove or edit more in recent weeks than all the prior year. If more is coming, suspensions should be expected. In order to maintain an enjoyable community, we have to strive for mutual respect and deal with those who violate the Membership Agreement.
Jim "Oldgas" Potts Your host and moderator
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Oldgas]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 12:44 PM
Mon Jan 17 2011 12:44 PM
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gasoildude
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Good idea 
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Ryan Underthun]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 02:16 PM
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gasoildude
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Ryan does that mean I have to hug you & give you a kiss next time I see you LOL  Please dont wait for it 
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Old Iron]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 03:57 PM
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A quick question...curious as to how everyone acquires their member status....Veteran member, Petro Enthusiast, Active member. Moderator, Showcase Feature Host is self explanitory...thx mm
Wanted early tin litho signage. petro, farm, auto, etc.
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Old Iron]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 04:20 PM
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1970mach
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Good move..Some of the post in the past few weeks have definately made it obvious who doesn't like who...It didn't bother me personally, but there are a lot of good, helpfull people on this board that I'd hate to see turned off this site because of what has been taking place.
Colin Latreille Always looking for Quality Canadian Oil & Gas & Ford Signs
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: minuteman]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 04:45 PM
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Oldgas
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A quick question...curious as to how everyone acquires their member status....Veteran member, Petro Enthusiast, Active member. Moderator, Showcase Feature Host is self explanitory...thx mm Good Question! Veteran member= 1000+ posts, Petro Enthusiast= 100+ posts, Active member= 10+ posts, member= 9 or fewer posts. Old Iron, Thanks for the comments. I know I can never get a perfect balance of free speech and 100% considerate, respectful behavior. It could get messy at times, but we promise to try hard and not be overbearing on the 99% of mainstream members.
Jim "Oldgas" Potts Your host and moderator
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Re: Forum Changes - refining the Members Guidelines
[Re: Oldgas]
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Mon Jan 17 2011 05:52 PM
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After some input from members and moderators, it has been decided to drop the display of a member's Total Posts from the sidebar of each topic post. That some of the best news I've heard. Thanks Jim.
Anything Chevron ![[Linked Image]](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/thunder_/136chevronlrg.gif) I'd rather be flying.....
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