Whats happened to this site?
#1
Whats happened to this site?
I was off the site for a while after my accident and come back to find quite a few new members. I started checking out some of the new galleries and couldn't believe what is being put in some of them. I found several with pics of stuff I wouldn't want my kids to se. One had a dude smoking weed, another dude passed out from drinking and one dude hitting on a home made bong. I always thought this wa a family site but it looks like it's going down hill. Does anyone monitor the galleries? Call me old, out of date or whatever but I'm going to have to be right here with my kids when they log on now. Hopefully it doesn't get any worse or niether me nor my kids will log on again.
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#3
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Every gallery page is reviewed and approved before it goes public. What is acceptable is at the discretion of the moderator who happens to review the page.
We try to allow reasonable personal expression and freedoms. If we're too strict then people aren't happy and if we're not strict enough then people aren't happy. We try to find a balance somwhere in the middle.
If anyone finds something they think shouldn't be there, they should email the moderators. If we receive enough reports, we'll go ask the person to remove the item.
That's really the best we can do to try and keep most people happy.
We try to allow reasonable personal expression and freedoms. If we're too strict then people aren't happy and if we're not strict enough then people aren't happy. We try to find a balance somwhere in the middle.
If anyone finds something they think shouldn't be there, they should email the moderators. If we receive enough reports, we'll go ask the person to remove the item.
That's really the best we can do to try and keep most people happy.
#4
Whats happened to this site?
Welcome Back TexasPsycho, its been a while.
IMO there have been quite a few questionable pictures and other things that have occured here in recent times. I attribute most of it to a change in the mentality of new members and thier sheer volume along with the effect that it has on dbeck and the moderators.
IMO there have been quite a few questionable pictures and other things that have occured here in recent times. I attribute most of it to a change in the mentality of new members and thier sheer volume along with the effect that it has on dbeck and the moderators.
#6
Whats happened to this site?
I'm all for freedom of expression but come on should the site really allow pics that show or promote drug use, something that is illegal? I don't drink but plenty of my buddies do and thats fine with me as long as they keep it in check and stay away from the steering wheel when drinking. I know my kids are going to be exposed to drinking by the radio, t.v and magizines and hopefully I will raise them to know if they do drink, when they are of age, to do it smart and not go driving or riding when they are impaired. The drug subject is different though. It's something I hope to keep them away from all together and seeing pics on here of people doing drugs is something I don't want to happen. I'm not trying to stir up a big stink but I'm hoping it doesn't get any worse.
Thanks maddog! it's good to be back!
Thanks maddog! it's good to be back!
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Whats happened to this site?
I just noticed the bong and passed out drunk thing the other day and I to was a little shocked about it and Im 21! Seeing a guy with a beer around a fire is one thing, but showing someone trashed thinking it is cool to be a dope head is another and I think it sends a trashy message. I don't think it is something that I am worried about my kids seeing, because they are going to see it anyhow in this world of today. But I don't think this is the type of behavior that is wanted to be promoted here IMO. Now I don't want to make everyone have strict rules on pics because this was brought up, but I do think some intentions are obvious and should be thought thru.
BTW, I only seen these pics in one member's page and no other's as of yet. .[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]coughweedmancough.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] hense the name.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
BTW, I only seen these pics in one member's page and no other's as of yet. .[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]coughweedmancough.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] hense the name.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
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#8
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Originally posted by: TexasPsycho
I'm all for freedom of expression but come on should the site really allow pics that show or promote drug use, something that is illegal? ... The drug subject is different though. It's something I hope to keep them away from all together and seeing pics on here of people doing drugs is something I don't want to happen. I'm not trying to stir up a big stink but I'm hoping it doesn't get any worse.
Thanks maddog! it's good to be back!
I'm all for freedom of expression but come on should the site really allow pics that show or promote drug use, something that is illegal? ... The drug subject is different though. It's something I hope to keep them away from all together and seeing pics on here of people doing drugs is something I don't want to happen. I'm not trying to stir up a big stink but I'm hoping it doesn't get any worse.
Thanks maddog! it's good to be back!
Like I said, the members are different I think, and that's effecting everything. There is a user with the name "weedman" along with other similarly suggestive or blatent references to illegal or lewd subjects. I made my views on drug use known and left the thread alone for the most part, I didnt complain to anyone because I wasnt going to make a stink as I had just made a stink about something else a month or two prior.
You're welcome, I look forward to seeing your input here once again.
#9
Whats happened to this site?
I don't really care to stir up a bunch of crap but if me speaking up against this stuff will help keep the site clean and fit for families then I'll will. I saw that young mans login name and thought "well thats a good image to have". I know my kids will be exposed to drugs sooner or later but I don't want them to see it on a site like this. That just helps put in kids minds that drugs are ok if a site like this allows it. Believe me I know their out there and they were there when I was in school but they stayed in the shadows which let you know they weren't accepted but now their right out in the open saying come on and try me.