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I haven't been on here too often lately except to hit the archives, but I found out that there was an issue with a picture I posted AGES ago that apparently offended some of our membership. Please accept my apologies. I posted that picture quite a while ago, way back when we were a smaller, tight-knit group of friends. Now that we've grown to such large numbers there's always going to be somebody saying or doing something that's going to offend someone somewhere. Human nature....


Now, someone from our membership has inquired why a Moderator can do it, but he couldn't. He's right. So this is what I'm going to do....

I've been a Moderator for a while now and I clearly don't have the time to help here anymore. I don't have the time (or desire....) to sort out all sorts of crap that's becoming increasingly more rampant on this site. Too many personality conflicts.... too much whinning about bad transactions.... Bullying... bad-mouthing....and know-it-all assholes whom want to do nothing more than stir the pot. I'm done.

Adam...Joey.... all my fellow Moderators, thank you and it's been fun. But I definitely don't have the attitude or temperament to deal with some of the stuff that's seeping in under the door these days. Curtis & Rob are your front line guys and they're starting to sound a little worn out too. I wish you guys luck.

Thank you to the FABO staff and membership. I'll be here.... just not as frequently. :yawinkle:
 
Hear that guys? People, here's a wake-up call for some of you...it's simple, use what God gave you between your ears and starting treating others the way you like to be treated.
 
John,

No need to apologize for anything you have done on this site. You and I have been here near as long as anybody and I have yet to be offended by anything you have said or posted. I do remember one post you made that I still laugh about. You described yourself as a "purveyor of fine filth".

I can understand your decision though. Trying to ride herd on a bunch of misfits like us is like trying to herd cats.

Just make sure you keep coming around, you would be missed!

Jack
 
Cant say you ever offended me any. I think your a good guy. There are always some bad apples around that will ruin it for the many good people. Hope you still come around but don't blame you at all for not wanting to be a Mod. Take er ez.
 
Hey John,

I sure wasn't offended, lol. :) Anyway, I do understand your point of view and wouldn't want to be a mod either. The majority of people here are very cool stand up people but the 1%'ers are growing in number as the forum gets larger and larger.

Hope to see you back soon!

Joe
 
I gotta agree on the increase in assholes. Btw,you never offended me. Sorry to see you stepping down.
 
Can't say I blame you, I'm sure it's a thankless and frustrating job with nothing much in return. I'm sure you have better things to do with your time.
 
FASTBACK340 I just want to say thank you. If it weren't for the Mods on here this place would be a zoo. This place was great when I got here and still is thanks to people like you. SO THANK YOU for being here. You will be missed.
 
Now that we've grown to such large numbers there's always going to be somebody saying or doing something that's going to offend someone somewhere. Human nature....
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i say screw them. they joined by themselves. if they don't like it then they can un-join themselves. i so hope this place doesn't ruin itself by trying to please every tom,dick and harry that comes along..
 
abodyjoe said:
i say screw them. they joined by themselves. if they don't like it then they can un-join themselves. i so hope this place doesn't ruin itself by trying to please every tom,dick and harry that comes along..
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I'm with you Joe. Too much placating going on in the world these days. If someone is offended, the whole rest of the bunch has to change to accommodate the one, and it's just bullshit. If ya don't like what you see here, get the &^%% out.

George
 
X2, I'm wondering (I know I shouldn't) if some the longer term members of FABO could help out when things get out of line on some threads like eg. a new "expert" shows up in town or while on a thread you can see that it's going to end badly. Though we are not moderators we still could try to nip it in the bud, so to speak, and at the same time I'll have to clean up my act cuss believe it or not I can get into it. Hard not to sometimes.
 
Hey John, I'm gonna have a beer and cRY! you ain't dun nuthin wrong! wish you would stay as a mod......:axe: the newb's and the mentally challenged need a good hatchett man around
 
John, I'm sorry to see you step back from the Mods job, because you have done a commendable job here. On the flip side, I can't say I blame you. With the rapid increase in membership, the headaches also increase, and you deserve a break from that to enjoy your family and your A body. Please don't be a stranger around here, because I've always appreciated your knowledge and your witty posts. If the current trend continues, we are going to have to clamp down a lot harder on the bullies and the whiners in order to keep this place sane.
Good luck my friend, and have a great day. :)
 
FASTBACK340 said:
I haven't been on here too often lately except to hit the archives, but I found out that there was an issue with a picture I posted AGES ago that apparently offended some of our membership. Please accept my apologies. I posted that picture quite a while ago, way back when we were a smaller, tight-knit group of friends. Now that we've grown to such large numbers there's always going to be somebody saying or doing something that's going to offend someone somewhere. Human nature....


Now, someone from our membership has inquired why a Moderator can do it, but he couldn't. He's right. So this is what I'm going to do....

I've been a Moderator for a while now and I clearly don't have the time to help here anymore. I don't have the time (or desire....) to sort out all sorts of crap that's becoming increasingly more rampant on this site. Too many personality conflicts.... too much whinning about bad transactions.... Bullying... bad-mouthing....and know-it-all assholes whom want to do nothing more than stir the pot. I'm done.

Adam...Joey.... all my fellow Moderators, thank you and it's been fun. But I definitely don't have the attitude or temperament to deal with some of the stuff that's seeping in under the door these days. Curtis & Rob are your front line guys and they're starting to sound a little worn out too. I wish you guys luck.

Thank you to the FABO staff and membership. I'll be here.... just not as frequently. :yawinkle:
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I don't blame ya.......Sorry that you feel like that......Assholes....do unto others I believe the good book says..
 
Oh what dichead newbe now.........and what pic i want to see this one..............
 
The newbs don't understand what you have done for this site John. I remember,please stick around, you are one of the "elder statesmen" (was that an oldguy joke?).
The FABO sticker sweepstakes was way above and beyond(I wear mine proudly on the Swinger)
 
Now ya went and done it. Good luck John. You can always hang out at Fbbo. A lot less bickering over there and we,re still serious about whats important. Mopars. We,ll miss ya bro. DD
 
I missed it.
PM me the link so I can see if I’m “offended”.
Anyone that has the time to “waste” hanging out at this site deserves what ever they get.
(Sarcasm)

You may have perfectly good reasons not to moderate anymore.
(Time, see above)
But tinny complaint from someone should not be one of them.
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”

And for future reference, I will add that once again, I will have to agree to disagree with other people here that a moderator “shouldn’t” post what other people can’t.
Why?
Moderators are special.
Moderators can boot and close.
And for the same reason that a police officer can do things that other people can’t:
They have to put up with crap from people and are responsible for keeping the other monkeys in line.
Can they violate the law?
Well, the law is different for them.
They can do U turns.
And speed .
 
Well, I saw the thread that John is referring to, and I do agree that a moderator should not post something that a member cannot. That said, I also agree that there are safeguards in place here to help prevent this kind of issue from happening, and also a little self policing would go a long way. If I don't want to see pictures of girls, I just don't go to the "Hot Mopar Babes" thread. I stick to the posts about cars and tech stuff. That doesn't mean I'm offended by the babes thread, I just choose not to go there.

To me, this is a family oriented site, a place where Nella and I can enjoy a little father/daughter time doing something we both like to do. I feel that the moderators are doing a great job, or I wouldn't be on here with Nella!!! Thanks John, for your time and devotion to making this site what it is, and to all the moderators who are working so hard to manage an ever growing population of folks here. My hat's off to you all, and I humbly thank you!!! Geof
 
It seems like the minority rules everything any more, I sure hate to see you step down.
 
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