First Member Banned

[Carl Russell]

I want to thank you all for your acceptance of John and your attempts to get him to contribute positively. Sadly he felt the need to be vulgar and insulting. We do not want to be heavy-handed managers of this forum, but there has to be a level of civility. We know that every body has good days, and bad, and that communication is an on-going learning experience, and we truly believe that we need to let that growth happen here, but keep that stuff off-line, or you will end up off-line.
I have more patience for logging spruce in the middle of July with a rank pair of three year old bulls, than I do for managing what other people do. In both situations good work can be accomplished, and I want to participate, and I want others to feel free to contribute.
For those who are interested, I use a Nova Scotian ox drivers whip with a three foot lash and a waxed tip. It is quick, and STINGS, and I CAN put the hurt right where I want to. And, I don’t spend a lot of time explaining it before I use it. It pretty much speaks for itself. Let’s see if humans can learn as fast as steers.:)
Thank you for your understanding and great work, Carl

[goodcompanion]

It seems to me John was primarily interested in trying to ridicule and discourage anyone from thinking or speaking constructively about animal power to his personal failures. If it didn’t work for him, then by God, no-one else can do it, try it, or read or talk about it either. it’s really small-minded to think that bullying on a forum such as this is of any use. Won’t miss him.

[James]

1st to know the Rules & ignore them, Thats just Dumb! While I might get folks upset from time to time with Questions, I try and be Civil when I Ask.I like the Idea of being Able to Ask Questions and get Answers. From folks who Know ,Things I don’t. But to get Banned As I said Dumb Dumb Dumb.So if I ever get to the point where you feel I Am stepping on Toes let me Know ,As I Am big enough To Appoligize And Admit it. Was Stupid..I’ll get of my Soap box now.

[CRTreeDude]

Trying to provoke people is called trolling. It serves no purpose except to amuse the Troll.

Also, when someone post that they think the moderators will soon get rid of them – just go ahead and do so. They are obviously asking for it.

just my dos colones (which is worth about 1/5th of 2 cents by the way)

[Carl Byerly]

It’s sad but true that some folks can’t disagree without being disagreeable. Also, profanity is a strong way to express a weak mind.

[Gabe Ayers]

Well it seems the banned member is back as “Johnny”. It would also seem that the post could be controlled by the isp number or some identity from the sender. I suppose a free, kind hearted site like this is going to be vulnerable to mean spirited folks beyond the reasonable capacity of the site administrators given the nature of this system and approach.

Any ideas from the administrators or other members?

This may lead to less participation, particularly by those who are being attacked by such a member.

Given how small this community of interest is, a divisive presence is not helpful. Maybe that is the point of the negative poster?

What is the status of junior member and just “member” about?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Jason Rutledge

[CRTreeDude]

Usually you can ban based on IP as well if you wish, not just the name.

[Carl Russell]

With V-Bulletin we have very significant capabilities to limit access, and we have taken appropriate action. We were not up to speed first time, we thought he’ld get the point and not come back.

A Junior member has posted less than 30 times. Get going boys!

Merry Xmas to all. Now how do you yoke rein-deer anyway, or do you harness them, I’m never going to get all these presents delivered, Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho!!!! Carl

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[bivol]

i absolutely agree with you, Carl!
in a civilized atmosphere this online community will thrive the most!
and btw. this is the forum i enjoy the most, not just because the subject, but also because to the politeness of the members!:)

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