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We have received emails which ask as to our policy concerning censorship and the locking of threads or even worse, banning a member. There are apparently problems on Rec.Knives and other forums which are creating concern that we may follow suit. Not a chance.
Too many rules creates too many problems, no rules creates chaos, unfair rules creates rebellion. Finding the balance is a real hard trick and I think we have found the balance which appeals to most. There is no way we can satisfy everyone but as long as we are fair to everyone, and not demeaning to anyone, we can accomplish most anything with this forum.
I made this forum.
It is mine by ownership simply because I pay all the bills. It is however your forum and like all good forums there are rules, written and unwritten. The written rules are clear and the unwritten rules are the obvious. Be nice and enjoy this place as if it was yours because it is.
My main rule is simply no personal attacks and to date I have not deleted or censored one thread. I love a good constructive argument as long as it stays civil. Like I have said before I learn more from those who disagree with me than from those who just say "me too". So although we give you plenty of freedom you all have chosen to police yourselves and you are doing a great job. You make Spark's and My job, as well as that of the moderators, a lot easier and for that I thank you.
Amazing how if you give people a little freedom and make it very clear what the rules are they simply fall right in line. We talk knives here and we stay on topic. We sometimes cut up a bit, but that is because you are among friends and like being at a bar or social gathering you tend to kid those who you come to know.
Does this mean we are less professional?
Does this mean we should change our policy and force people to stay 100% on topic and no joking around?
Not as long as I own this site. I want you to learn and have fun here. You can do both, and we have proven that time and time again. Enjoy this site as it is actually yours and not mine. You make of it what you will and over time we can make this the best place to be when it comes to knives. I think it already is, but that is not for me to say. So have fun, but just not at the expense of others.
I made many promises to you all when I made this site and I plan on keeping them all. The main promise was to make a site with an atmosphere in which we can all enjoy each other and learn from the masters. We have attracted the attention of many including industry giants such as Sal Glessor of Spyderco and Phil Gibbs of Camillus. And with regulars like Anthony Lombardo, Will Fennell, James K. Mattis, Dexter Ewing, Joe Talmadge, Darrel Ralph, Kit Carson and so many others we have what it takes to make a great site even better. If I forgot a name forgive me (White Russian kicking in
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Over the next few months even more will be done to make this site better. And by the end of the year we should be a full fledged on-line magazine. We receive more traffic now than nearly all other sites of this type combined. This is great but we are only as good as our content. So if you know of anything we can do to make this a even better place feel free to let us know.
Only the members can ruin a good thing and since we have no problems here you may be wandering why I am making this post. Well think of it as a long winded thank you.
My motto is simple and I have used it for years.
Do IT, Do it Right, Do it RIGHT NOW!
Have fun and enjoy!
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Best Regards,
Mike Turber
BladeForums Site Owner and Administrator
Do it! Do it right! Do it right NOW!
www.wowinc.com
Too many rules creates too many problems, no rules creates chaos, unfair rules creates rebellion. Finding the balance is a real hard trick and I think we have found the balance which appeals to most. There is no way we can satisfy everyone but as long as we are fair to everyone, and not demeaning to anyone, we can accomplish most anything with this forum.
I made this forum.
It is mine by ownership simply because I pay all the bills. It is however your forum and like all good forums there are rules, written and unwritten. The written rules are clear and the unwritten rules are the obvious. Be nice and enjoy this place as if it was yours because it is.
My main rule is simply no personal attacks and to date I have not deleted or censored one thread. I love a good constructive argument as long as it stays civil. Like I have said before I learn more from those who disagree with me than from those who just say "me too". So although we give you plenty of freedom you all have chosen to police yourselves and you are doing a great job. You make Spark's and My job, as well as that of the moderators, a lot easier and for that I thank you.
Amazing how if you give people a little freedom and make it very clear what the rules are they simply fall right in line. We talk knives here and we stay on topic. We sometimes cut up a bit, but that is because you are among friends and like being at a bar or social gathering you tend to kid those who you come to know.
Does this mean we are less professional?
Does this mean we should change our policy and force people to stay 100% on topic and no joking around?
Not as long as I own this site. I want you to learn and have fun here. You can do both, and we have proven that time and time again. Enjoy this site as it is actually yours and not mine. You make of it what you will and over time we can make this the best place to be when it comes to knives. I think it already is, but that is not for me to say. So have fun, but just not at the expense of others.
I made many promises to you all when I made this site and I plan on keeping them all. The main promise was to make a site with an atmosphere in which we can all enjoy each other and learn from the masters. We have attracted the attention of many including industry giants such as Sal Glessor of Spyderco and Phil Gibbs of Camillus. And with regulars like Anthony Lombardo, Will Fennell, James K. Mattis, Dexter Ewing, Joe Talmadge, Darrel Ralph, Kit Carson and so many others we have what it takes to make a great site even better. If I forgot a name forgive me (White Russian kicking in
Over the next few months even more will be done to make this site better. And by the end of the year we should be a full fledged on-line magazine. We receive more traffic now than nearly all other sites of this type combined. This is great but we are only as good as our content. So if you know of anything we can do to make this a even better place feel free to let us know.
Only the members can ruin a good thing and since we have no problems here you may be wandering why I am making this post. Well think of it as a long winded thank you.
My motto is simple and I have used it for years.
Do IT, Do it Right, Do it RIGHT NOW!
Have fun and enjoy!
------------------
Best Regards,
Mike Turber
BladeForums Site Owner and Administrator
Do it! Do it right! Do it right NOW!
www.wowinc.com
