Why was the thread locked?

[HB Vic]

Then wouldn't the boat tag fee thread fall into the political category? Why was that allowed?

It was semi boating related. Yes it was borderline and probably should have been locked down, but I chose to leave it open.

Your thread got guys like GN7 who are very politically opinionated to post up their political feelings that were completely and 100% not related to boating in any form or fashion, so I locked it down.

If you're looking to catch me in a black and white rule type argument, that ain't gonna happen. I'm as slippery as they come. And yes GN7, ownership does have its benefits, and it also has its liabilities. None of which I've asked anyone here to share in.

[niceguyeddie]

It was semi boating related. Yes it was borderline and probably should have been locked down, but I chose to leave it open.

Your thread got guys like GN7 who are very politically opinionated to post up their political feelings that were completely and 100% not related to boating in any form or fashion, so I locked it down.

If you're looking to catch me in a black and white rule type argument, that ain't gonna happen. I'm as slippery as they come. And yes GN7, ownership does have its benefits, and it also has its liabilities. None of which I've asked anyone here to share in.

Thanks for clarifying. I'm not asking you to change what you do with your own property (this site), I just want to know what is acceptable content and what is not.

[HB Vic]

Thanks for clarifying. I'm not asking you to change what you do with your own property (this site), I just want to know what is acceptable content and what is not.

NGE someone has to be in charge, I've assumed that responsibility. Not sure I like it, but it is what it is. The site is here for everyone. As far as what isn't acceptable, here are the top 4 again:

1. Nudity.
2. Porn.
3. Insults, personal attacks, slander, threats, or trashing, of other members or companies or entities or other websites.
4. Politics.

But like I said, you won't catch me in a black and white rule deal, unless its #1 or #2. The others have a little grey area here and there. Things said in jest carry a lot less weight than things said in earnest. It really is as simple as playing nice. As far as limiting what people post? LOL. Look at the crap Grads has posted. So yeah, we're pretty loose. Just don't push it everyday. Hope that helps.

[niceguyeddie]

NGE someone has to be in charge, I've assumed that responsibility. Not sure I like it, but it is what it is. The site is here for everyone. As far as what isn't acceptable, here are the top 4 again:

1. Nudity.
2. Porn.
3. Insults, personal attacks, slander, threats, or trashing, of other members or companies or entities or other websites.
4. Politics.

But like I said, you won't catch me in a black and white rule deal, unless its #1 or #2. The others have a little grey area here and there. Things said in jest carry a lot less weight than things said in earnest. It really is as simple as playing nice. As far as limiting what people post? LOL. Look at the crap Grads has posted. So yeah, we're pretty loose. Just don't push it everyday. Hope that helps.

Lol. Understood.

[HB Vic]

Lol. Understood.

See now I feel bad. Grads has actually posted a lot of good stuff. But on occasion he slips

[Tishimself]

NGE someone has to be in charge, I've assumed that responsibility. Not sure I like it, but it is what it is. The site is here for everyone. As far as what isn't acceptable, here are the top 4 again:

1. Nudity.
2. Porn.
3. Insults, personal attacks, slander, threats, or trashing, of other members or companies or entities or other websites.
4. Politics.

But like I said, you won't catch me in a black and white rule deal, unless its #1 or #2. The others have a little grey area here and there. Things said in jest carry a lot less weight than things said in earnest. It really is as simple as playing nice. As far as limiting what people post? LOL. Look at the crap Grads has posted. So yeah, we're pretty loose. Just don't push it everyday. Hope that helps.

I understand Vic's point of view on all of these. And I fully support him on his decisions regarding politics on here. Politics is poison. People don't listen, or want to listen, to another point of view. Last night on the fire engine thread was a perfect example. I finally threw in the towel and went to bed. fuck it. If they want to at it politically there are plenty of other places to go, on here is not one of them. The political room on that other site is a daily clusterfuck, and it needs not be brought over here. I will leave it to Vic's good judgement as to what is or is not political talk, and when and where it is too far. I have my hands full with stupid fucking conductors who have no business being in the business. You kids have fun now, and follow Vic's rules...I had a fucked up day today and am now going to go hide in the closet in the fetal position with the door closed and the lights turned off...