Just A Thought....

[J Francho]

...from a moderator

 

Instead of proudly posting "IBTL" how about doing us a favor and reporting the post, instead of bumping it to the top?  When you do that little favor, it cuts our workload in half.  If we do in fact "lock" the thread instead of removing it altogether, you can be sure we delete your "IBTL" posts.

 

Thanks!

 

[FlipSide]

In before the lock

 

jk.. I normally skip over but if it will help I'll start reporting

[Senko lover]

Will do. Thanks for the effort and time ya'll put in to make BR the awesome place it is. 

[gardnerjigman]

How do you report from the mobile version?

[Maxximus Redneckus]

J francho i sent you a PM

[EvanT123]

I usually try and add something to the conversation

[Bluebasser86]

How do you report from the mobile version?

Scroll to the very bottom of the page and select "Full Version". Then it's just like the screen you get on a PC. 

[Lund Explorer]

...from a moderator

 

Instead of proudly posting "IBTL" how about doing us a favor and reporting the post, instead of bumping it to the top?  When you do that little favor, it cuts our workload in half.  If we do in fact "lock" the thread instead of removing it altogether, you can be sure we delete your "IBTL" posts.

 

Thanks!

 

 

As someone who pleads guilty for making these kind of posts in the past, I promise to stop if it helps you out.

 

Now how about a return favor?

 

It has become a real pain to try to figure out if or when we are responding to one of the many children posting on these forums.  The subject of giving the adults here their own restricted area (like the kiddies supposedly have) has already been shot down, so can't we at least be given the ability to tell how old a poster is?

 

As a side benefit, maybe Glenn could find Clearasil wanting to become a sponsor!

[Bluebasser86]

As someone who pleads guilty for making these kind of posts in the past, I promise to stop if it helps you out.

 

Now how about a return favor?

 

It has become a real pain to try to figure out if or when we are responding to one of the many children posting on these forums.  The subject of giving the adults here their own restricted area (like the kiddies supposedly have) has already been shot down, so can't we at least be given the ability to tell how old a poster is?

 

As a side benefit, maybe Glenn could find Clearasil wanting to become a sponsor!

A lot of members, especially the younger ones, post their age in their profiles. Just click on their screen name and you can check if they have it posted or not. 

[Lund Explorer]

A lot of members, especially the younger ones, post their age in their profiles. Just click on their screen name and you can check if they have it posted or not. 

 

Are you talking about posters such as "coreyshanahan" who has made three posts, including two where he is begging for sponsors?  No age listed, but I have the feeling the reason he joined was because Mom cut off his weekly allowance.  That one is too easy.

 

But I'll take your word for it that the kiddies all post their ages.  When I see a poster with a blank profile, I'll assume that they are an adult and will reply based on that premise.

[Bluebasser86]

You're right, not everyone does, can't force people to post personal information if they don't want to though. Just thought I'd mention it in case you were unaware that some do post their ages up. 

[J Francho]

As someone who pleads guilty for making these kind of posts in the past, I promise to stop if it helps you out.

 

Now how about a return favor?

 

It has become a real pain to try to figure out if or when we are responding to one of the many children posting on these forums.  The subject of giving the adults here their own restricted area (like the kiddies supposedly have) has already been shot down, so can't we at least be given the ability to tell how old a poster is?

 

As a side benefit, maybe Glenn could find Clearasil wanting to become a sponsor!

 

I use content to decide whether that person on the other end of the cord is mature enough to handle my reply.  It generally has nothing to do with age, though. :eyebrows: :eyebrows:

[J Francho]

J francho i sent you a PM

 

Sorry, missed it. Send another, it probably got lost with all the other fan mail.

[senile1]

I appreciate this thread.  "IBTL" is a mostly useless post and provides little information or benefit to anyone. Sometimes I see "IBTL" posted on threads that are actually legitimate.  I'm glad a moderator has addressed it and provided a more beneficial response.  

[Catch and Grease]

I thought we were only supposed to use the report feature if it was spam...

[J Francho]

I thought we were only supposed to use the report feature if it was spam...

 

You'd be wrong with that assumption.  It's used for ANY rules violation, or something you'd like brought to our attention.  There are almost 50K members, and millions of posts.  There are six of us.

[Cgrinder]

Can confirm, reporting works. Reported someone being a D and it was handled promptly. 10/10, will report again in the future.

[Jd_Phillips_Fishin]

There are six of us.

That's it? I thought there were more?

[J Francho]

Actually there's seven, I forgot about Roadwarrior, lol.

 

(I'm kidding, Kent!)

[BassinLou]

You'd be wrong with that assumption.  It's used for ANY rules violation, or something you'd like brought to our attention.  There are almost 50K members, and millions of posts.  There are six of us.

 

I know I am guilty of this and I will stop. Having close to 50K members is a good problem to have on the site.  I do not want to rock boat and wanted to ask why there are only 6 moderators? Wouldn't the addition of more ease the load? There are several well spoken, seasoned BR members that I would love to see as moderators. Just sharing my observation. 

[Big C]

 Wouldn't the addition of more ease the load? There are several well spoken, seasoned BR members that I would love to see as moderators.

 

 

I nominate Raider.

[BassinLou]

I nominate Raider.

 

I plead the 5th on this one...... ROTFL!!! 

[J Francho]

Sure more would lighten the load, but really we have one or two on at all times. It's more about time frame coverage than numbers.

[SirSnookalot]

I appreciate this thread.  "IBTL" is a mostly useless post and provides little information or benefit to anyone. Sometimes I see "IBTL" posted on threads that are actually legitimate.  I'm glad a moderator has addressed it and provided a more beneficial response.  

This I agree with, I don't agree with Lund Explorer even though he is my idol.  Everyone is entitled to express their opinion or ask a question regardless of age.

Moderating, interesting subject.  I can certainly understand a thread locked and posts deleted due to policy infringements.  I do not understand locked threads where no infraction has occurred.  Just saying the topic has been covered pretty well eliminates a member from expressing his/her opinion, not every one is signed on daily. Members IMO are the most important asset of any forum.

[whitwolf]

Thanks for this Jon!  While there will always be varying opinions on what we, the members, think is post-worthy the one thing I will always believe in Is no matter the topic, nor how many times It has been discussed,  there's a possibility that It's new to someone and If one person learns something for that particular fishing related post then It's useful.