Paul
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I think you're taking some of the complaints too seriously. Many (mine included) are just tongue in cheek. Leave things be.
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I agree, As a Mod, You might think it, but don't post it.
:idea:How about break it down to two sections...
Sundown
All Other Ski Areas
Like mentioned here before, I use the "New Posts" button.
I don't think it's nice to call people idiots for having a different opinion then you (especially when you're a moderator). That said who doesn't like pics and vids?
i voted no.....(1) skiing is skiing, (2) the northeast is small enough that most people on here are probably (or should be) interested in what others from other areas have to say, and (3) contributors will either be divided by region/state or they'll all tend to gravitate to one region/state just to be in contact with everyone else.
we need more polls. i like polls. maybe a polls forum would be a good idea.
I think we should break out the state of Pennsylvania.
What I find interesting is despite some of the complaints about the abundance of Sundown discussions and such, here's an opportunity to tuck that stuff away in it's own place and yet many folks want to keep the structure of the forum the same. Peculiar.
Part of my post was to stir the pot a bit.
But I have very strong feelings about this topic...I've seen Greg split a few regions off in the past and you never hear nor see from valued posters in the main AZ site anymore.
Part of what drew me here to begin with was the overall NE scope of the place; dividing it up and making me look in more places is a negative and detracts from AZ's value.
As for my "idiot" comment, who says that Mods aren't allowed strong opinions? I'm sorry if it offended anyone, but as a Mod I look through reams of negative/aggressive/insulting posts every time I read here. And I read at least parts of every thread that gets posted. I may not be posting as much, but I take the "job" seriously. And there are more and more posts/posters that "offend" me. I'm not banning anyone though because it's a free country. So have at it, but don't stifle me.
This place is founded on the TR/ski area challenge and it's the most valuable part of the forum IMO. That would have been a better way of saying it to the sensitive folks out there.
+1 :razz:Now, getting those BUMP skiiers outta here.. Now THERE'S a poll! :-D
+1 :razz:
+3..gonna make some popcorn
But I have very strong feelings about this topic...I've seen Greg split a few regions off in the past and you never hear nor see from valued posters in the main AZ site anymore.
So I took a leap and decided those folks must not like seeing pics or vids from other areas. Why else would they want the posts segregated by region?
As long as it's perflectly fluffy, with no bumps anywhere. :-D
Who are these valued posters and where did they go? If they went to SKIADK let me know and I'll let them know you miss them. The only other region Greg split is SKIMRV is that where they all went?
There is nothing wrong with your use of the word segregated; however, in our society it has a negative implication, know what I mean? Sure you do that’s why you used the word in this context.
Anyways, I’ve always liked the way the PA forum has a section for each mountain in PA. That way those interested in a particular ski area can get right to the info and talk about there place of interest. They also have a general section to chat about any aspect of skiing that is not ski area specific.
Now that is clearly not what the majority wants in AZ, but just because I hold a minority opinion doesn’t make me an idiot.
You calling people names that don’t agree with you make you come off as an internet tuff guy. I’ve never thought of you like that before know.
Wow, that got some attention!
Guys, I think I understand the role of a moderator quite well...and sometimes that role is to stimulate forum discussion.
I don't understand why we would want to divide the forum up into regions, but that decision ultimately rests with Greg.
I don't like that idea, and I think my posts were right on topic.
And I apologize again for tweaking anyone, especially Philplug and HPD. It's obvious you guys feel strongly about your positions too.
You calling people names that don’t agree with you make you come off as an internet tuff guy. I’ve never thought of you like that before now.
I had to go back and look to see where jimG called someone an idiot......now this is funny!Doesn't surprise me at all.
Leave it as is...breaking out areas sucks.
I like to read about other places too. And people who don't like TR's with vid and pics are idiots.
+2I voted "no". Too many topics are applicable to more than just one region.
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