02-19-2022, 03:12 PM
Good morning BFT. Let me introduce myself. I am the Cowboypirate - also one of the moderators. Ya, not sure what I was drinking the day I told Curt I would do that
Anywho, I want to apologize to the members. I committed to do the job, despite my ignorance of what it entails and had the time to do it when I made that commitment. But, life is never static, and personal matters have kept me, of recent, from being able to fully execute those duties. Hopefully things will ease up soon.
That said I was asked to review this thread and some moderator actions that were taken. I can only offer the following, for better or worse...
1- this thread, started by Bob is an appropriate conversation for our forum
2- its perfectly fine for other members to not appreciate or like the thread and to express that in comments to the post
3- spirited conversation is not only ok , but worthwhile as we explore a difficult subject
4- political jabs break the rules and may be moderated
5- personal jabs will ALWAYS be moderated
6 - we will likely, sooner or later, offend everyone in the process of trying to do the moderator job ( well maybe not my dog) - give it a try if you would like to, we could use the help.
It seems the point of the thread has been made and anyone wishing to pursue further action on the matter can do so with the info Bob supplied so I will close the thread
Time to go fishing.
Anywho, I want to apologize to the members. I committed to do the job, despite my ignorance of what it entails and had the time to do it when I made that commitment. But, life is never static, and personal matters have kept me, of recent, from being able to fully execute those duties. Hopefully things will ease up soon.
That said I was asked to review this thread and some moderator actions that were taken. I can only offer the following, for better or worse...
1- this thread, started by Bob is an appropriate conversation for our forum
2- its perfectly fine for other members to not appreciate or like the thread and to express that in comments to the post
3- spirited conversation is not only ok , but worthwhile as we explore a difficult subject
4- political jabs break the rules and may be moderated
5- personal jabs will ALWAYS be moderated
6 - we will likely, sooner or later, offend everyone in the process of trying to do the moderator job ( well maybe not my dog) - give it a try if you would like to, we could use the help.
It seems the point of the thread has been made and anyone wishing to pursue further action on the matter can do so with the info Bob supplied so I will close the thread
Time to go fishing.
Remember: keep the lid on the worms, share your jerky, and stop by to say hi to Cookie and the Cowboy-Pirate crew