I have been questioned (or at least my motives) and several people don't like me or what I do so I am stepping aside and Slab will I am sure pick someone to be the new Mod.
Thank you all,
Skip
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I have been questioned (or at least my motives) and several people don't like me or what I do so I am stepping aside and Slab will I am sure pick someone to be the new Mod.
Thank you all,
Skip
No Way, You are needed on this site, And DO a very good job FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think you should take it as if people don't like you. Very few people have paitence for those who have authority over what they can and cannot say. But without decent rules, we would end up with one big mess. I personally have enjoyed your thoughts and input and like to see repeat orders you or others are sending out, gives me an idea of what people are using to actually catch fish. Don't let the thoughts of a few make your decision... You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.
I think you do a helluva job. You're in the buisness, and as a moderator, keeps you in here more often, which in turn helps us keep up with new things. Idk what brought this on, but I hate to see anybody else do the job.
I love this board and really like most of the people on here for sure. I don't take it lightly when people complain that I am trying to push my jig and try to stop everyone else that sells jigs from showing their products.
I have never done that and never had my own jig business in mind when I make a decision to make a comment or stop someone from doing thing I see as out of line. Some don't believe that and that is fine, I don't really care what they think as they are few.
I tie not for profit and don't make a profit except for the materials I buy from what I sell and that is a fact. I know that the build up of materials is pretty large, but I have never taken money out of my jig business to pay bills or anything other than my credit card for that business that I still owe way too much on.
Anyway I have really enjoyed this and we will see, but I don't need people taking shots at me and then doing some of what is in the works now. They actually think I do this to sell my jigs and bully people which is totally crazy.
I guess they think me selling jig is the most important thing I do and it's not by far. As for being Mod here I had a lot of fun with this and teaching other to tie. That is kind of funny though as why would I teach other to tie if I wanted to stop any competition? Silly huh?
You guys don't know how much I appreciate your kind words and saying what you are saying.
Skip
i like everyone on this board
I agree skip you are needed here for sure. You do a heck of a job as mod and make some of the finest jigs here. If you do step down as mod please dont stop posting cause that will hurt all of us that look up to you as a mentor. BoQuote:
Originally Posted by AtticaFish
I will always be available to any of you that want my input even if I am not on this board I have email that will work as well. I don't plan on leaving the boar totally at this point, but you never know how these things work out.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishing buddy
I even had one that took a shot at my post about my so and how no one replied except for one guy. He was actually using that as proof to say no one here wanted me and by bully ways. Some things are far more important to me than jigs for sure and that I will not forget. I take it as some don't want to talk about injured soldiers as this board is not for that subject, but since I started telling people here about the updates from over 2 years ago I still post things as they come. I know not all like the war and that is fine that they may not feel comfortable about replying to that.
Skip
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishing buddy
Skip, I hope you stay on as mod. I think you do a great job. No complaints here!
Not / don't intend to be a jig maker,
But enjoy your post and those that you have been trying to help.
Re-consider
Still new on board, but I've noticed you put in your time generously and are respectful of all. If a few members out of thousands have a prob with you, well, we can't please everyone.
The only time everyone will agree on one thing at one time is whe their standing before God,now with that said stay where your at If people want to advertise their stuff let them be a sponser like all other's Myself I don't tie for a living wouldn't want to My Dad was a Master fly tier I could proably make alot of money ,but I get alot more enjoyment ou of giving someone something than I ever would selling it . Some people don't have the gift's or talent's I have but I share them with other's I don't let My feeling's get hurt by a few for there are many! Do The Task That's Set Before You Or This Will Be Like All Other Sight's It's a prim example of our Country OUR LEADER"S started listening to the few now it's to late for the Many ONLY TIME CAN HEAL HURT"S !
Thank you guys for your support and again I really appreciate it so much. At least some notice I try.
I have already told Slab this and we will see what he says. It will depend on what he tells me at this point.
Flatfish46 you said a mouth full there and you are right.
Skip
Ignore them Skip. Some people would complain if they were hung with a new rope. You are doing a fine job!!
Skip,
You are very good at what you do for this board and I am sure many people including myself look to you for advice on jig tying either through your posts or a PM.
Skip
I saw the post you are referring to - the guy who slammed you. I considered making a reply to the guy - but figured that could start a flame war - which would be just as bad as the stuff that fellow said.
Sometime's, no response is the best response - hence I didn't.
I agree w/ the others - stick around. As I told you in a PM a few days back, you and others like you help pay the bills for this site - and the rest of us - me included, free-load on your back / efforts.
Step down as a moderator if that will help - I've done it for other sites/forums - someone is always a un-happy camper, but you will never please everyone - its a thankless job.
Your jigs are great, love your pics. You have a eye and a talent for this.
Please - re-consider.
Thanks
UG
We’ve seen this whole scenario play out before:
I will not be around here! - Crappie.com
Ok it on, I will stay as Mod! - Crappie.com
If Slab wants you to be the moderator, then do it. If he didn’t want you to be the moderator, you’d be gone already.
Skip, I can see how you view the people complaining. I deal with people complaining all the time and do realize that everyone is never going to be pleased. Complainers are complainers, no matter what you do or how fair you try to be, someone is always going to be the complainer. I deal with 1000's of college students each semester. I try to be consistent and fair across the board. When I get a complaint, I usually ignore it to the extent that I know I was only doing my job well and they did not like the rules I was enforcing.
I am sorry to see you step down as a moderator but respect your decision. I am equally as sure that there are more people here that enjoy your posts and comments and the unhappy ones are but a few but you only need one to make it a bad day sometimes.
I have always viewed your responses as constructive and/or being consistent.
jw
Yes you have seen this when this board was new, but we can always count on you to post links to make a point that no one cares about. I know you have never like me as anything and that is just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
However it would be nice to see you not follow me around just to question everything I do and post your little jabs like this.
As for Slab, yes he said he didn't put much into the complaint, and wanted me to keep doing what I do, but other things got involved.
Have fun,
Skip
skip, please stay as the moderator. I do think ya should list yourself as a mod. on your avatar tho. cuz I didn't realize you were one. that way when you state your opinion on certain things, people will know you are the man. please stay as moderator!....kip
Skip I would also like to see you stay on as moderator. You do a fine job.
Maybe I am over reacting, but I have had a lot on my plate the last few years and my personal life has had me agitated lately so maybe that has something to do with it. I am in constant pain, my body gave up on me a few years ago, LOL! However I can only do what I think is right. Maybe what I see is less clear at this moment, I just don't know.Quote:
Originally Posted by redear
I have gone this far so we will see what happens from here and that is all I can say.
Thanks again everyone,
Skip
can I vote twice? skip for moderator!
well if you ever want to know who is a mod go to the main board of what you are in like the jig tying board and look in the bottom right corner tells you who is mods.
Skip
If it's affecting your life being a mod Sail On and know we're all here!!!!! But if it's a few BOZO"S being well .... YOu Know then don't let them get to you.
You've always stated the rules when anything gets even close and the board is better for it.
No matter what you decide on as far as being a mod, don't even think about leaving the board you know we'd have to come and get ya.
Hang Tight
Fatman
Hey Skip, Take a day off and go fishin. OK take 2 days. Then get your butt back. You are the Moderator and this is your house. You helped build it.
Thank you all again and Slab has given me a vote of confidence and that was key for me. Trust and truth are very important thing to me. So I told him that I would stay on as Mod.
So you guys will have to keep putting up with me I guess.
Thank you all for your support as it means a lot.
Skip
I can only say that as a new tier I have appreciated your critique and your praise. As a former business owner I know how one customer can ruin your whole day. The way I got thru it was to look at the 99% that was very happy with the product and service.
This web site has many members and thus a wide variety of personalities. This particular forum would suffer from your absence. However if any reason the stress is affecting your health NOTHING is worth that.
The member that suggested you take a few days to go fishing was spot on. I know I seem to do my best thinking when I'm on a body of water with a pole in hand. Make your decision then while you are doing something you enjoy. Which ever way it goes you will have my understanding and support.
I can see just by these replies that your supporters are legion and your detractors few.
Thank you for your help in getting myself started in this wonderful new hobby. God Bless