When the site was first brought online, we all agreed that we wouldn't let it turn into CGN-part 2. Everybody who came here either did so because somebody from here let them know about it and basically invited them, or, they found it on their own and hung around because they were sick of all the drama that came with CGN. We are doing our best to keep the friendly atmosphere. There was a thread here the other night that I locked that had around 80 posts. I just didn't have the time or the energy to read through every every one of them. Sorry...I have a very busy life..especially right now.
Suffice to say, now that we've had time to review it, a few people are on the radar.
Our HIGHEST rule here is to be friendly toward each other, and show respect for fellow members at all times...no exceptions. Joking around is one thing. Insults, name calling, and making inflammatory comments that are obviously being make just to solicit negative responses....yea...that won't fly very long around here anymore. We already went through a bit of a rough spell where all the mods were torn over a few individuals. They were walking the razors edge of breaking the rules, but never officially crossed the line. We had a TON of complaints, but by following the rules we all laid out, right to the letter, they weren't officially breaking any of them. After that we decided that we weren't going to let that happen again. Just because someone isn't breaking a specific rule or rules, doesn't necessarily mean they aren't getting a lot of people up in arms. If someone does start to get the troops riled up, we'll let them know that we've had some complaints and to tone it down. If that doesn't work, we aren't going to just let it keep going on....the ban hammer may come out without warning or explanation if all the mods agree it's time to put a stop to them. If that means we don't have as many members, so be it. I think I speak for all when I say that I'd rather see our membership grow in a friendly snails pace than watch the place quickly fill up with people who thrive on conflict and putting others down.
With the increase in traffic, we just can't read every post, so if you guys see something someone has posted that is out of line, please, go ahead and click the report post button at the bottom left corner of the post to bring it to our attention. It really helps us out if everyone keeps and eye on things and really saves us a lot of work if a spammer shows up and starts posting in multiple threads. We can axe them, and clean it up a lot faster if they're stopped quickly. Thanks to all of you who have already been doing this......and don't worry....nobody will ever know who reported a post except the moderators and admin.
All that being said, for the most part, the place has been a pleasure to over see. You guys should be proud of the community we've all helped to create. I've personally made a lot of friends here who have become real world friends, and I hope to make a lot more in the future. In short...you guys are great !!!!
Cheers !!!!
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