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NoSUV 
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 Posted: 30 Jan 2008 at 4:48pm |
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Yet again, based on Bob's censorship:
Bob intends to HALT any possible discussion on ANY topic unless HE agrees with the person posting. Note that he's deleted all topics criticizing his work. RoadRunner, I've considered doing that, but haven't (yet) for 2 main reasons: 1. I don't want to lend credence to Bob's assertation that I create multiple ID's and spam the board. 2. NoSUV has a long history on the board, which allows others to check previous posts to evaluate credibility. It seems Bob doesn't care about all of the other long time posters who agree that debate is worthwhile - Bob has the power to ignore what everyone else wants. Perhaps something similar to the petition to eliminate HOT needs to happen with others requesting Admin remove Bob's moderator privileges. -- Bob, You only choose to censor comments favoring hybrids. IF you were being even-handed, you would either delete all comments relating to hybrids or post differing comments. There has never been an attempt by me to shut down the website, and the only person who believes so IS YOU. |
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CallmeMrSlug
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Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2008 at 8:28am |
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Bob
I am not sure that I know what you wrote I did: That was an isolated case and you know it. Get real. I pledge to make every effort to not let it happen again. I was in a hurry and hit the wrong button. But if you say it was an isolated case, and that you hit the wrong button, then, if that is an apology, I accept it. It did seriously tick me off though. This whole thing is a tad perplexing to me. On the one hand, I do believe in letting people have their point of view expressed, on the other hand, NoSUV is so irritating it is hard to get motivated get up the energy to make the case why he should be allowed to do so. Yet, I do believe there is some value in knowing and learning to defeat opposing positions... |
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n/a
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Posted: 05 Feb 2008 at 9:56am |
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Censorship, in general, is bad. All information, including rants from arrogant, hybrid-driving trolls and those who do not participate in slugging, has value. In most cases, those rants serve to validate the position and merits of all who do participate in slugging. But this website is not a forum for spammers to abuse with ads, or pollute with irrelevant messages; in these cases censorship is needed.
Thanks to those who have volunteered to police this site. And thanks to all who participate! Thanks even to those of you who post but do not slug; you remind us and allow all of us (sluggers) to rest assured in confidence that our solution is, by far, better than any other option available to reduce traffic, reduce pollution, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce the expenses of commuting! Slugging is so far ahead of any other option in all these areas that I'm sure it will survive despite the challenges of hybrids or HOT lanes. Someday, urban planners, commuters, and regular folks alike will take slugging for granted as an ecologically/economically viable solution to transportation challenges. It will be routine and pedestrian. Someday people will look at us, the original sluggers, as visionaries and pioneers of this modern transportation system. All Hail the Sluggers! |
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Bob
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Posted: 05 Feb 2008 at 10:28am |
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Thank you. Since I do spend a couple of hours a week at least on this I do appreciate that someone acknowledges the time and effort. As far as any deletions, believe me, it is the last thing in the world that I want to do, but after two years (YEARS) of this I am just exasperated...
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sluggie
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Posted: 05 Feb 2008 at 10:46am |
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Sounds like you need a break, Bob.
See topics on "temporary message board lock" and "WJLA series on slugging." I see there are 4 other moderators on here. Maybe you should give up the "power trip" and let them "fight" the spam and need for deletions for a while...and you go and take a vacation or something. You are doing a great deal of damage to this board by constantly locking it. Given the recent publicity about slugging, how are you encouraging anyone to post here? I know if I was new and went on here and noticed the board was locked, I would not be back. What is it that you do not understand about the board doing well for years without your moderation? Where is the Admin? I thought I heard something about him moving and not having the time years ago. Wow...the message board survived then without you....and I'm sure once you're gone...it will continue to survive. Enjoy your vacation. We'll try and survive with the other 4 moderators when you're gone. Oh...and even though the urge will be overwhelming...try not to lock the board when you're gone... |
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AveMaria
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Posted: 05 Feb 2008 at 11:25am |
quote: And who is unbiased enough to deem the relevance of ANY post??? |
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Bob
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Posted: 05 Feb 2008 at 11:33am |
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Troll alert to say the least.
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