Request from the Administrator

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   My request to all users is to remember that this website was created to help other slugs and promote slugging as a commuting alternative. Simply put, I envisioned a message board where slugs helped slugs. Since slugging is somewhat dynamic and new people move in and out of the area, I hoped seasoned slugs would help new slugs with this unusual form of commuting.

	Unfortunately, over the past few months some of the postings on this message board have not been helpful and plain mean spirited. The personal attacks have generated complaints from users and recently a person created a username called Admin. (note the period) in an attempt to impersonate me. 

	I have been extremely selective in deleting postings and banning users from the website. I want to keep a "free speech" forum where people can share their opinion freely. But, some of the posting have stepped over the line and offer nothing constructive (my opinion).

	I would simply ask that everyone use this forum to help promote slugging and help create solutions not animosity.

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Admin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Admin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Request from the Administrator Posted: 06 Nov 2004 at 3:12pm
	My request to all users is to remember that this website was created to help other slugs and promote slugging as a commuting alternative. Simply put, I envisioned a message board where slugs helped slugs. Since slugging is somewhat dynamic and new people move in and out of the area, I hoped seasoned slugs would help new slugs with this unusual form of commuting. Unfortunately, over the past few months some of the postings on this message board have not been helpful and plain mean spirited. The personal attacks have generated complaints from users and recently a person created a username called Admin. (note the period) in an attempt to impersonate me. I have been extremely selective in deleting postings and banning users from the website. I want to keep a "free speech" forum where people can share their opinion freely. But, some of the posting have stepped over the line and offer nothing constructive (my opinion). I would simply ask that everyone use this forum to help promote slugging and help create solutions not animosity.

DC2RV Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC2RV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2004 at 4:11pm
	Bravo and thank you. Keep up the good work.

glacier Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Dec 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote glacier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 2004 at 10:41am
	Admin, As one who has stepped over the line at least once, thanks. The ones you've deleted were spot on and I would encourage you to continue to delete postings that are not constuctive. It's a great way to influence problem posters to change their ways. Cheers, Glacier

Uhura Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Uhura Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 2004 at 11:38am
	quote: Originally posted by n/a [br]Sorry! Just desperate for you to address the problem. Cries from many as to why nothing was being done about Uhura were not been heeded, although I admit that is no excuse for spoofing your account. Thanks for talking to her and hopefully things will improve. Wow-you actually spoofed Admin? I'll admit that I'm no exactly shocked. We have all stepped over the line here I guess. It's amazing what boredom will do... Live Long and Prosper

tdar20 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tdar20 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2004 at 10:19am
	Its like a bunch of 13 year olds in here sometimes!

glacier Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Dec 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote glacier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2004 at 10:23am
	13? Your very generous. Cheers, Glacier

Baz Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2004 at 12:31pm
	It states under Uhura name that this person has 179 posts. I'm sure only a handful of those posts have any significance dealing with what this web site is about - Helping new slugs out and being Pro-slugging. The "cut and paste" replys need to stop.

Uhura Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Uhura Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2004 at 1:27pm
	quote: Originally posted by Baz [br]It states under Uhura name that this person has 179 posts. I'm sure only a handful of those posts have any significance dealing with what this web site is about - Helping new slugs out and being Pro-slugging. The "cut and paste" replys need to stop. Ok-everyone: Let's restart the BASH UHURA postings, because we all know that this subject is related to SLUGGING. Baz, your post was certainly on point in this regard. PS-Would you like some cheese with that whine? The cut & paste replies are a function of the forum. TELL IT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR. Live Long and Prosper

glacier Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Dec 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote glacier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2004 at 1:52pm
	Yes, you are correct in stating that it is a function, I would say option, of this site. However, just as the horn is an available option/function of our cars: it's not there to be used in every situtation or overused. Just as in putting on make-up, there is a time and place for it all (in moderation). The above is an example of trying to provide constructive us of the forum. There are no personal attacks like "Would you like some cheese with that whine?" I think that's what the others are getting at. But, maybe not. Cheers, Glacier

Uhura Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Uhura Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2004 at 2:18pm
	quote: Originally posted by glacier [br]Yes, you are correct in stating that it is a function, I would say option, of this site. However, just as the horn is an available option/function of our cars: it's not there to be used in every situtation or overused. Just as in putting on make-up, there is a time and place for it all (in moderation). The above is an example of trying to provide constructive us of the forum. There are no personal attacks like "Would you like some cheese with that whine?" I think that's what the others are getting at. But, maybe not. Cheers, Glacier Constructive use of the forum? As I said earlier-tell the administrator. All I do is click to respond & the text from the post I am replying to is already there-but I suppose that's my fault too. You used make-up as an example but I would liken the function to VIAGRA. There's a time and place for it, and it works best if used in moderation. By the way-I will continue to leave my responses on the default setting-copied and pasted messages and all. If Admin changes the default format then so be it, but note: I will not be bullied. I think you should know this by know. Keep up the good work guys-You have nada about slugging to contribute today, & I have trained you so well that you can't visit this site without commenting about me. Live Long and Prosper