Marc Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 It has been brought to my attention that the chatroom has been used in a way that I can only describe as being unfriendly and completely against what the forum is all about. I have been known to go in there and have a bit of banter here and there myself, however when I have to be told of people activly planning to gang up on specific individuals because they do not agree with what they say in the forums I find this upsetting to say the least. There has been a lot of work gone into this forum to make this a happy friendly environment for the people who visit, and as of late some of the bitching is simply getting out of control and out of order. The next line will be posted for everyone, however is emphisised purely as I appreciate not everyone reads every line and I would like to ensure people get this message. The chat room is logged in the same way as the forum, meaning we can read every word that is said. THE FORUM RULES APPLY TO EVERY AREA OF THE SITE!! I have also had a few individuals who seem to think it is ok to say and do what they like, simply as they do not like the fact they cannot jump down peoples thoats when someone gets on their nerves. Sorry to dissapoint you but that is not what this forum is about. We built this site around people who have huskies in their homes, that would like to come and chat to other people who also have huskies in their home. People who would like to get ideas from other people who might have a great idea about xyz, not for someone to jump down their throats and tell them they are out of order. We built this site upon friendliness and its about time that people remembered that fact. We have spent a lot of time on this guys and we will not let the rules be simply ignored because people dont agree. They are there for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snowdog Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 shame we used to hav a right laff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 shame we used to hav a right laff Why is it a shame its not going anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snowdog Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 its a shame it aint like wot it used to be, is wot i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I haven't been in the chatroom for a long time, so i haven't seen what's been going on. But i am actually disgusted that people think they can say what they like to people, some of whom they have not met...we're all humans, we're all adults (a few children, and if they're in the chat room at the time it's even worse) start behaving like grown adults and not like petty teenagers, it's pathetic that people can not just say, "oh you have a different point of view to me...ok, that's your opinion, mine's this"...and just leave it! If you want to discuss your points in a sociable manner do so, don't cut people down for having an opinion, it's not how the world works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjk Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 the internet is bad for this, people think because they will never meet people they can do and say as they please, and i dont mean only this site, its everywhere. i play online gaming, and that is rife with it. im not religious, but treat people how you would like to be treated is a good philosophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 its a shame it aint like wot it used to be, is wot i mean Its not like it used to be simply as there seem to be little 'clicks' on the forum and it is going to stop. There are a hell of a lot of good members here, new and old and it is only the minority that are causing issues. This will be stopping that I can assure all of you. I haven't been in the chatroom for a long time, so i haven't seen what's been going on. But i am actually disgusted that people think they can say what they like to people, some of whom they have not met...we're all humans, we're all adults (a few children, and if they're in the chat room at the time it's even worse) start behaving like grown adults and not like petty teenagers, it's pathetic that people can not just say, "oh you have a different point of view to me...ok, that's your opinion, mine's this"...and just leave it! If you want to discuss your points in a sociable manner do so, don't cut people down for having an opinion, it's not how the world works. Hard to see how I could possibly agree more with that statement Sarah. Especially the word pathetic, because it sums it up quite perfectly. the internet is bad for this, people think because they will never meet people they can do and say as they please, and i dont mean only this site, its everywhere. i play online gaming, and that is rife with it. im not religious, but treat people how you would like to be treated is a good philosophy Unfortunatly David that rule only works when people give a damn how they are spoken to in return. This is what causes the problem in the first place as the people who think people should say everything in as harsh as way as they like to them, expect to be able to do it in return ...... Thats not what the forum is about. To be honest I find it pathetic that there is all this sniping going on about the forum & members from some very senior members. Not only that a lot of these are people who have got information from one side of a conversation and latched onto it like a leech. Some of these people have upset both myself and Sarah not only in the fact that the conversations are going on, but in the fact that some of these are friends who simply do not have any of the facts right in the slightest, they are simply led by others who wish to cause shit and its ridiculous to watch. If I have learnt one thing from all the silly things that have gone on over the past few week, it is that I can trust nobody that I thought I could. That in itself is something I never wished to think, however it is the one thought that will ensure from now on the rules are followed and watched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrysibe Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have never used the chatroom, and have stopped posting as I have been accused of talking bull""1t, I pop in for the odd look. but find that things have changed. Sorry to hear you guys are having a hard time, you have put so much of your life into this forum, its a shame that its come to this, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Like lots of things in life, the minority spoil it for the majority. I have made good friends in here, some I probably will never meet (outside of the UK) who are like-minded in that they want to talk huskies, be it pets, mushing, training, whatever. Then you get the select few who think it funny (or 'big', as kids would call it) to upset people & cause trouble. WHY?? What the hell can be gained from it except getting a bad name for yourself or kicked off the forum? OR BOTH!! To those idiots, I'm sure you know who you are, think before you post .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 .... I have made good friends in here, some I probably will never meet (outside of the UK) who are like-minded in that they .... ... ALL ADORE DIESEL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 All i'm going to say is that if people want to play silly childish games - go and find another forum as this one will not tollerate it. I have spoken to many members either on line or on the phone and face to face who all tell me the same thing - how much they value the forum and how much they enjoy being here. As long as there is a need / want for a place like this then we will stay. Sadly, as with any internet forum, there will be times when people don't get on or have a fall out, but people just need to remember to take a deep breath. This place is what YOU make of it. We just build the site and maintain it - YOU GUYS make this place what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Like lots of things in life, the minority spoil it for the majority. I have made good friends in here, some I probably will never meet (outside of the UK) who are like-minded in that they want to talk huskies, be it pets, mushing, training, whatever. Then you get the select few who think it funny (or 'big', as kids would call it) to upset people & cause trouble. WHY?? What the hell can be gained from it except getting a bad name for yourself or kicked off the forum? OR BOTH!! To those idiots, I'm sure you know who you are, think before you post .... Oh Val, you've expressed my feelings exactly. This is THE BEST forum on the Web for Husky Owners. I really get so much out of this forum, not only reading the posts when someone gets a new puppy, or when someone has a sad story to share, but I also enjoy helping others get exposed to this wonderful and exciting breed. I think Marc and Sarah bend over backwards to make this site so accessible and accommodating. I'd hate to see a few whimpy little peeps who get their undies in a bunch, ruin it for those of us who appreciate the diversity and the avenue of exchange that this, THE BEST forum on the Web for Husky Owners, offers it members, and it's all free people. So don't mess it up. Capiche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbb23 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sorry to hear of this Sarah & Marc really hope it stops!! I have always found this site to very welcoming and friendly and class everyone as my friends and a small few I have been lucky to meet and hope to meet many more members in future meet ups/camping. I hope I havnt but would like to say sorry if I have ever caused any offense to any one in past threads/posts. x x x x x Sorry forgot to add hope I have never upset/offended anyone in the chatroom x x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hmmmm, obviously have missed something. I admit a few comments in the chatroom have been a bit... bizzare of slightly offensive but u take it as banter..... i do! but then im hardly ever in there so cant really comment ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 ... ALL ADORE DIESEL! ROFL!! Big D sends his love, too, xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hee hee. Totally laughing now, I just love that picture every time I see it! (Feel bad about hijacking the thread though, but I couldn't help myself ... carry on!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade hill Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 hmmm......i think ive missed alot more than i thought...... marc..if this carries on the simple answer is just to ban em...we are all friends here, if you arent...sod off.....nough said.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider30 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear people are abusing this site, means all the hard work you have put it to make it a great place to meet like minded people and bounce ideas off each other, when i first joined i loved it met some great people and of course if it wasnt for this site i wouldnt have wolfie which doesnt bear thinking bout so i have you all to thank for that. I have had some experience of abuse off here being from people i have never even spoken too, and that is part of the reason i do not come on here much. I just hope that these select few do not ruin it for everyone else, and esp for marc and sarah that have created such a great site, and all the other staff that help. So i hope all this gets sorted and big thankyou to marc and sarah who have helped me in past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibe77 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 ROFL!! Big D sends his love, too, xxx I WANT BIG D!!! He is so handsome!!!! as for all the trouble makers Piss off back to your gutter your not wanted here i always find online chat is a place for cowards who want to be bullies! all mouth when on the other end of a keyboard but when face to face more than likely a right mummys boy or daddys girl and have a lot of hidden issues that they really need to talk to an expert about (or maybe the police) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 well said, everyone, why should members be put off enjoying the forum & guests who find us think again about joining us when 99% are here for the same thing, enjoying our huskies / huskamutes / mals / etc ..... this is a warm, welcoming, FUN place & I want it to stay that way You wanna play like kids & bullies, go create your own place & leave us to enjoy ours ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider30 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 well said, everyone, why should members be put off enjoying the forum & guests who find us think again about joining us when 99% are here for the same thing, enjoying our huskies / huskamutes / mals / etc ..... this is a warm, welcoming, FUN place & I want it to stay that way You wanna play like kids & bullies, go create your own place & leave us to enjoy ours ..... Well said here here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shura100 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hope this as its not fair on the younger or new members who have to see this i havent been on for a while and have missed somethings but im always online just quite thats all x sorry if i have ever done anything wrong and hope that people will tell me when i have xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I am saddened to read all of this. I have been away from the site for a while, and I remember it as being a great place to chat to like minded people and I have made some good friends. I do wonder why people feel the need to make trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Issues on this have been sorted now Cat so wouldnt worry bout it ... I know what ya mean though, there are unfortunatly some people who seem to take it upon themselves to cause trouble and unfortunatly its the nature of running a forum LOL. But we a happy place on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjk Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I am saddened to read all of this. I have been away from the site for a while' date=' and I remember it as being a great place to chat to like minded people and I have made some good friends. I do wonder why people feel the need to make trouble.[/quote'] i think its called internet mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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