This site could be so much better.

[sarah_rsl]

Why doesn't this site have stricter moderation.. It's crying out for it. Like I mentioned in a previous post I'm convinced that there are people out there that have genuine issues that they want help with, and they come here take one look at some of the posts and then move on.

Even if you just deleted some of the obviously worthless posts it would improve the tone of this site tremendously.

[Buck Naked]

I have to agree. There is such a ridiculous amount of active threads and many are covering the same topics over and over. How many anal and oral sex threads do you need?

[frisky_fox]

yea i suppose i just think a little more organisation is needed, maybe an internal site search bar and maybe remove those who just constantly post stupid coments wanting to f**k evrybody.

[dancingdoc2]

Originally Posted by sarah_rsl

Why doesn't this site have stricter moderation.. It's crying out for it.

What are your suggestions or recommendations, Sarah? I'm guessing that the mods would like some input.


Like I mentioned in a previous post I'm convinced that there are people out there that have genuine issues that they want help with, and they come here take one look at some of the posts and then move on.

Perhaps, tho we will never really know. That said, there are plenty of new posts and members of the community each week to keep me busy, and I would guess the rest of us regular responders, also. I tend to believe that if a person really wants or needs answers s/he will ask regardless.

Even if you just deleted some of the obviously worthless posts it would improve the tone of this site tremendously.

I do not know what the owners' policy is on posting be it really legit or frivolous duplicates. I really think the guys have their work cut out for them just getting rid of the SPAM.

As I see it, the problem with new members is with their haste to post! They are in such a hurry, seem to have a limited attention span, and even shorter patience, because many do not read the top three forums that discuss how to properly use the facility.

How do you suggest the Board be managed so that we can get newbes to go thru "drivers training" before being permitted to post?

I am criticized for the length of my replies and articles, yet when you consider that we often get only one shot at the o/p I found it better to give both the answer as well as background. Other people are also concerned and reading the thread who might well benefit. I frequently ask the o/p for clarification or more information and rarely get it. This is another reason for long winded replies full of information.

I suggested to the mods that they add a "Q&A" link on the blue nav bar as yet a third way to access the Index. How do we get people to read the Index, let alone any of the articles it contains? Nowadays young people rarely read books and if information lasts longer than a TV news segment, it becomes "information overload".

It would be great if I didn't feel the need to tell new posters to read the FAQs, PGs, and Index. Until they take more interest in learning how to use the facility that they hope will answer their concerns, I'm afraid nothing will change. I am as frustrated as you are, although, for these reasons more so than the "me too" posts.

Guess I'll go take my frustrations out on one of the cars and wash it....


-doc

P.S. The site has always had a policy of self policing. If a "me too" post or a frivolous one was asked when many others are right there in front of them, how would a new member of the community think of the venu having just had their post(s) deleted by a mod? As crass as it may be, I believe the best approach is still to reply with an admonition to look around, read the Index, or do a site search using one of the two search engines. That information is surely short and succinct enough for people to take in and act upon.

> frisky_fox: i just think a little more organisation is needed, maybe an internal site search bar

My point, exactly. There are two {2) search engines accessable via a link on the blue Nav bar! Maybe the bar should be red instead of blue. You know like the bar is like right there in plain sight, know what I'm sayin' and it is either like overlooked or ignored in the haste to get to the "Post Reply" or "New Thread" button see what I'm sayin'--whatever.

[sarah_rsl]

Look I enjoy talking about sex, and I think the anonymous nature of the internet allows people to do it uninhibited.. but I think the atmosphere that's been created on this site by the same constant inane sleazy posting isn't really condusive to honest expression...

Anywho that's just my opinion.. maybe I'm wrong and there's some hidden value to the penis size thread..

[Brandye]

Sarah,

You have been around long enough to identify what is worthwhile and what is not from the subject lines. The mods have enough problem with spammers and other crap to keep them busy. Every 13 yo boy in the world wonders about his equipment, just as you and I stood in profile to the mirror willing them to grow. If there is one in ten worth reading, we can tolerate that. For eight (?) years I have scanned "recent posts" and ignored most of them.

I do read yours!

[moderator]

Hey,

Let us start off with an apology for taking so long to reply to this thread... its poor form on our part, and we will do our best to make sure that it doesn't happen again.

Secondly, a special thanks to dancingdoc2 for expressing our thoughts on this topic up until this point, and pointing out a few of the efforts on improving the situation... and Brandye for pointing out that we are juggling a few more balls then we can handle at the moment... (to name a few: moderation of the board, moderation of the comments, server management, new content for the site, new features for the site, business administration, business development, etc....)

Finally, in regards to the topic itself, it is becoming clear that the website is outgrowing some of our philosophies on how to handle certain things... (or making it clear that some of those philosophies have flaws...) We will be giving the concern much more consideration going forward in search of the ideal solution, though in the meantime, if you all would be able to make an effort to report the "crappy" posts to assist us on keeping things cleaner, it would be greatly appreciated.

More on this to come shortly...

Mods

[neverenough]

Hello,

I am new around this place and I have to tell you...people seem very angry or short with each other on this board. I have also noticed that there are certain postes that like to preach a certain tone when responding to peoples posts, as if they were stupid. I was very close to leaving myself. But had a issue I was looking for an answer. I decide I would email someone rather than post the question because of what seemed to me that lack of respect for new people...
Hey just me 2 cents worth.
Cheers

[adamwaynegistarb]

This site would be much better if by any chance you could add fetish topics in the forums.

[Brandye]

Look around, adam, youwill find threads addressing some fetishes. Star a thread on foot fetish and see what and who is attracted. Members rule here with repect to content.