bornagain64

elkman30

Okay, agree to disagree. I pointed out how it would have given more people a chance to voice their opinion on if they wanted to see the contest continue. Maybe somebody was willing to step up and help run it. I'm not in everybody else's mind, just offered some ideas and thoughts. I didn't criticize or bash a mod and even said "no offense." Just because I disagree doesn't make it bashing or criticizing or anything other than a different opinion or viewpoint. That's part of what this country is about. Being able to have and voice a different opinion. You on the other hand, just called me a big mouth blasting people. Which is kind of making it personal and like you're bashing. If you disagree, say why. There's no need to make it personal or throw out some insult.

Bocajnala

I'm just not sure what you think could have been done differently elkman. They made a post asking "who all wants a contest this year?"

And a total of 6 people said they would definitely be involved. It seems to me like they did exactly what you are suggesting that they should have done.

They asked the opinion of the members, got some input, and based their decision on that.

-Jake

bornagain64

Arrowmaster

The contest has been in decline for years and not many showed an interest in the contest. That decision was not determined until the other day and then I felt horrible about it..

elkman30

You do realize your statement about freedom of speech is pretty hollow. You disagree with my opinion and therefore are bad mouthing my speaking and freedom to do so. Read the statement below in quotes. That's what you posted. I think anybody reading the statement below would logically conclude you were talking about me. There's no disclaimer in the original statement telling me (and everyone else) that I am not in that category and every inference that I am. Apparently we do agree on something at least--"no one wants to ask a question on a forum, just to get criticized are blasted by some big mouth." That's kinda how I feel about this whole exchange with you. You honestly may be feeling something different but if you look back through your actual post, your meaning was different.

Timbrhuntr

Ok so I'm a little confused Arrowmaster puts out a post asking about the contest . The only comment from elkman30 was" Don't know a forum named OG but this place has been slowing down for a while. Prolly a lot of reasons why."
Then when Arrowmasters tells us he isn't going to continue with the contest and you now want to complain about his decision !

elkman30

For Arrowmaster and Bocajnala, I am honestly not trying to "bash" either one of you or any of that other crap that bornagain guy is claiming. He's upset about something that sounds like it's from other people. I posted "no offense" and meant it. I've been here for a while and have watched the site's changes and slowdown. For people like bornagain, I am not implying you're the cause of it. Just because I don't participate in the turkey contests or any of the other contests doesn't mean I don't read about them and enjoy the posting. IIRC, Arrowmaster, you were a Contest Mod before becoming a SuperMod. I am sure being a SuperMod has lots of other duties involved for what is not a paid position. Again for bornagain, this is not meant as criticism, just an acknowledgement that your job prolly got a lot harder with a lot more stuff added to your duties. I am sure running a contest is a lot of work behind the scenes and not just posting here and there. Again for bornagain, not a criticism.

For bornagain, this entire paragraph below isn't criticism nor an attack either. this is what you call discussing an idea. Arrowmaster, maybe it's time for one of the other guys who do participate in the contest to consider becoming a contest mod and running the contest. I honestly don't know if any of them are interested or willing to do so. You could make the offer and none of them accept. But you would have made the offer and maybe a tradition on this website that we all spend so much time on would still continue. Maybe it would only run for another year or 2. Maybe it would take off. I don't know. I've been on this site for over a decade now. I lurked a lot and used to read it daily. It has slowed down. And that's not the fault of any of the current mods. People have stopped being mods for various reasons. New mods have come on board. Maybe, it's time to see if there's interest in a few members to become a contest mod. That was my original point which got lost with all the bashing by bornagain. If you guys are able to recruit a few new contest mods, maybe in time they will become Super Mods like both of you have. Again, for bornagain, that's not bashing and is actually a compliment. Your feelings tend to misconstrue a lot of my comments so I am "clarifying" them in advance so you don't drag the conversation downhill again.

So Arrowmaster, if you think there's merit in offering contest mod positions, maybe that will end of keeping a tradition alive around here. Which would be a good result.

RPD63

elkman30

I sort of answered you in the above post but didn't want to seem rude or like I was ignoring you. You are easily one of the best mods on this site and have always bent over backwards to be fair to members. In fairness though, Arrowmaster did ask for input from members. And they did provide input, exactly as he asked. They were very understanding and respectful too. He didn't ask if anybody wanted to step up and be a replacement contest mod though. That's probably something that admin would have to approve. I don't know. But it would be neat if that happened and another tradition in this place was to continue. I originally stated "no offense" but that seemed to be taken out of context by one member. For that one member who interprets things differently, I have made the above suggestion and reasons for it with absolute respect for the job both you and ArrowMaster do. I am merely suggesting a way for you guys to perhaps get a little more help in running the place and continuing the fun parts of this place.