The numbers speak for themselves

[ImaGuyGeek]

First I would like to invoke the following rule of engagement...

I call, "With all due respect"

So, there has been a lot of smack talking in many forms by many people (including myself). What I have observed is that there are a lot of strong feelings and opinions for and against people sharing their thoughts, feelings, experiences, etc... about many topics. Now this always seems to draw the responses of banning users, locking threads, deleting threads and posts, and of course many others including my personal favorite... "This is stupid immature and a waste of time" (usually followed by a flurry of posts from that mature, intelligent person who's time is to precious to waste on such issues)

BUT... Yes a big BUT, look at the thread statistics. The threads in the lounge that draw the most views statistically are overwhelmingly dominated by the threads that seem controversial.

What does this mean? Do people really enjoy these threads more than they are willing to admit? Is it the "Train Wreck" that people just can't look away from?

I have my own opinion on this but it certainly does make you think when the data is there and so obvious.

[h0nkzz]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

Although some may be stupid, It definately keeps the forum alive

Fish discussion forums can be a lil slow at times ...  :?

[h0nkzz]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

So ... the thing you had going on with CF ... is that just a publicity stunt ?  
jk !  

[jeebus]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

So ... the thing you had going on with CF ... is that just a publicity stunt ?  
jk !  

They've been rehearsing this bit for weeks down at the Starbucks. :)

[fishingaddict]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

i love those controversial threads.. lotta interesting stuff. wish i could read the stories thats started the controversy though.

[JGUERRA]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

They've been rehearsing this bit for weeks down at the Starbucks. :)

 

[ImaGuyGeek]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

i love those controversial threads.. lotta interesting stuff. wish i could read the stories thats started the controversy though.

For any of the threads you see me jump in on, the back story is usually found in other threads. Unfortunately some of the back story gets deleted by a certain Mod that has decided on numerous occasions to use his authority in a very questionable effort to hide the facts surrounding certain members scams, attacks and overall poor behavior towards the rest of us here at HFB.

[Nickintex]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

8O

[ImaGuyGeek]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

I KNOW!!! It's shocking, isn't it?

[Nickintex]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

To bad there is not a smiley that would simulate a flip flop flying through the air and hitting someone. I'd be using it a lot by now.  

[ImaGuyGeek]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

I know you would

[Nickintex]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

Ok, I just had this crazy mental image of a HFB member blindfolded while being pelted by your collection of flip flops. Excecution style!

[ImaGuyGeek]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

That would make for a controversial thread as I have a LOT of flip flops and could easily cause at a minimum, slight bruising.

[alexarae]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

With only ONE active Mod...I don't think there is much to complain about.
If other people think they would be better moderators and actually get on here enough to read all of the posts and sort out
our drama, I suggest that you PM Ken and maybe he can sign you up.

The problem isn't the mods removing "questionable things", it's the "questionable" and out of line things that are the problem.
If people could act maturely, the mods wouldn't have to be erasing things and locking threads.

Just my 2 cents.

[Nickintex]

Re: The numbers speak for themselves

about face, launch flip flop!