It seems that a mod here has issues with me, going back to when I was here in 2020
some members here also don’t like it that I post general conversation in the general conversation forum
I don’t care about this board as in learned about the core beliefs/policies back in 2020. And frankly, I (and others) are surprised I and the topics I’ve talked about have lasted so long here due to the history of this board.
I’ve put more time and effort here than I thought I would due to the history here, being not worth it. Why start posts/have conversations when you’ll be erased? Scolded for nothing? All based on ideologically one sided dictums.
So, should I leave? I may either way as this board needs me (and people like me) more than I (we) need it.
Good post. The BBS boards are the last line in free speech other than GAB. And ironically–or mebbe relatedly–they are dying off as post boomer gens rely on their fones for their lives.
And at the same time, BBS boards have been dying off as that demographic ages out.
I’m amazed at how tw*tter/fkbook used to ban/censor people. And it wasn’t as much as a mod was offended as much as it was top down orders from The State, aka govt. That’s also why I’m so interested in why the word wu han was banned from being seen here.
Last gen, the Zs are more into chats, so conversations have almost disappeared into an endless string of memes/gifs and maybe a few words
You asked, so don’t take offense. But I find that your posts in the “Cash Problem” thread sound more like someone who is trying to start an argument rather than someone trying to have a respectful discussion. But I have been ignoring that thread since it degraded so far from being paddle-related. So, it doesn’t matter to me whether you post or not.
This is a fourth option. You could continue to use the forum here and post about paddling. I see nothing in the guidelines of “paddling place” that requires you to post only about paddling but the other topics all mention paddling.
Is that an option here? If so, I didn’t know that.
some campfire board is infamous for trolls and it take some searching but there is an ignore/mute feature there. But what would have been better would be to also include a ‘block’ feature.
Why? Because trolls/kids thrive on attention. So they’ll go into other people’s threads and provoke adults, trying to get reactions. That’s no problem if one has them on ignore, but the problem comes in when their trolling affects the experiences of other people wanting to read/participate in that thread.
I’d like to say that bbs board is unique, but it’s not. IMHO, the biggest troller there is either the owner or one of the mods. It wouldn’t be the first board where the owner is one of the trollers there.
Also, a general FYI, there is no such thing as a PM, private message. It’s more a DM, direct message. Accounts can get privleges that will allow them to read any and all DM/PMs between members. Example: I (my account here) can be ‘flagged’ to then be able to get into any account and read their DMs.
Just an fyi from an information libertarian
Sometimes I do. But as I’m not paddling now for a variety of reasons–not even boating or camping–my focus at the moment isn’t on much other than what’s in my mind. I’m down to one paddlematic and unsure what I’m going to do with it. Might also get a pack canoe and get rid of that in the spring. I’ll know more then. I also have to do some rehab on my shoulders before then.
but if all threads were mandated to be about nothing but paddling, this board would be an empty place, collecting more and more electronic dust over time.
I believe general discussion is the biggest draw to people and from there they can get more specifics.
I come here to talk about and learn about paddling. Paddling can and does encompass a wide range of topics while staying centered on boating. If I wanted to engage in general discussions about any random thought that came into my mind, I’d join a social media group.
This site seems to have survived just fine for many years being focused on boating without becoming an empty place.
and one long time member/staffer/owner here who does nothing but antagonize/troll people. Can’t forget that input.
Then why even have a ‘general discussion’ subform on a forum about paddling? I know, because it is, but for some, they want to maintain strict and specific guidelines on interactions. Nothing wrong w/that as it’s the type of people they are.
I don’t care if you want to discuss whatever you like. I just don’t think you’re right to say that the board would empty out if we only discussed paddling. Honestly in my observation there are fewer people on here now that there’s a lot of off-topic discussion.
Even the most obtuse would infer that I was referring to social media sites such as X or the sites hosted by Meta.
But to answer your question I view Paddling.com as a forum.
Social media generally hosts a virtually unlimited variety of content that is often disorganised as far as structure and topic. Its main focus is to connect with friends and family on a personal level as well as being a source of news for many. Its structure is based on a continuous feed based stream determined largely by the hosting company.
By contrast a forum is meant to facilitate structured, in-depth discussions on specific topics and share specialized knowledge. Users engage in conversations within a specific topic or thread, focusing on knowledge exchange rather than personal feeds. Content is organized and archived by topic.
In situations like this, I think of the term “tolerance”. It isn’t really hard and much easier than complaining. If it becomes intolerable, put your head under a pillow and scream until you feel better. Ryan Routh was so riled up, he tried to stab himself in the neck with a pencil, because he didn’t expect to be convicted of stalking.