The double standards around here make me wanna puke!

I removed it, most people think others have double standards while they think their standards are pure. What if that young girl was a member of this board? I removed another of Sparkey's posts awhile back[also from a dating site] of one of the male members of this site.

Feather ... one of the nice things about the web is that it's much like the TV. If you don't wanna read / see it, you don't have to! Simply change the channel

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It looks as if it is becoming habitual practice for Sparky to continually put out posts that are in need of moderators to delete them.

Is someone breaking forum rules when a moderator deletes a post you made? (numerous times apparently from your own words)


The double standards I was refering to is how one minute the little "poster child" is making statements like this and then on the other hand he is getting his posts deleted.

Bob,
Is this the same advise you gave Driftboater? BTW, I was able to get in touch with him and got filled in on a variety of items

In conclussion it is OK for some special individuals on here to break forum rules? and then on the other hand you ban others just because they are controversial and dont do the "suck up" thing very well?

Just be consitant.

or it could be more than just me turning the channel!

Feather, Are you for real? I NEVER said numerous times, I said "once before"., and that was so the member he posted about didn't drown him in the river. I can delete posts for any reason I want. I believe I use pretty judgement most of the time. Is your last line some kind of threat? I hope not

(17) posts and the guy has a real chip. Someone may have to find a new sandbox to squat in.

It's starting to appear as if Driftboa... err, I mean Feather has got himself a new ISP! <img border="0" alt="[wall]" title="" src="graemlins/wall.gif" />

I think you have to look at a persons total contribution to the board. A person may fail to use their best judgement all the time, but if they are a positive part of the board they are allowed to continue posting after the obigatory slap on the hands.

The final thing is this is Bobs board and he has been kind enough to allow us yahoos to post here, what he or is chosen moderators say is the way it is. If you don't like it....

Nope 4Salt I was here long before driftboater got the boot.

OK, maybe numerous was the wrong word, lets say more than once.
The last sentance is no kind of threat in any way, so please dont read into it that way.
Its just fact.. Your inconsistant moderator manner will be enough to turn folks away.
Just take a quick look how popular the other fishing BB's are becoming.

I don't know whether or not Jerry or Bob would bother to verify this, but it seems to me that an occasional slip that results in a post getting bombed for being inappropriate is a far cry from posting repeated inflammatory or malicious stuff that's only intended to stir things up.

This isn't the friggin' public library, it's a private forum and it's owner CAN limit what we see and say. It's up to us to decide if we want to live with that.

Personally, I prefer moderated boards. This one is actually pretty loosely moderated compared to another one that I frequent, and it's got 32k+ registered members and over a thousand that have contributed financially to its existence.

Moderated does NOT necessarily equal bad or even unpopular.

I am really sorry if my post offended you. I do not think any of my "19" posts have been what you stated as above.
Your opinion is entirely yours and I respect that, as is mine. I just get blasted for sharing mine.

I'm sorry Feather that you are unhappy with my imperfections, all I can do is what I think is best at any particular time. It most be nice to be only 40 and perfect!! I'm 52 and still working on the perfection thing---- seems the older I get the more I realize how far I have to go.

Feather I was referring to Driftboater, but you do seem to be stirring the pot a little now, don't you think?

I mean you're free to share your opinion, but when the opinion you share is critical of the way the owner chooses to manage his possession, you are asking for trouble.

It's not like this board is costing you anything. Find another one if you don't like the way it's operated, or accept the consequences, whatever they may be. It's really a no brainer.

And while I'm at it:

"The double standards around here make me wanna puke!" IS inflammatory. Not to me, but it's inflammatory just the same. Did you expect them to say "Gee, you're right, we'll get right on fixing that!"? Sheesh.

Thats your opinion and your surely entitled to it, but I followed his posts and have talked on the phone with him and nothing in my opinion was malicious.

4Salt, I thought the very same thing from the beginning but we like to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Feather, just because you registered before Driftboater was banned doesn't mean much since some users make multiple user names. What is funny is how you became an active poster right after Driftboater was banned and 16 of your 20 posts are in his defense or talking about how right he was.

Now whether you are Driftboater or not, if you don't like it here go to the other popular fishing boards, couldn't make me happier. By the way, we can also ban people just because we want to, plain and simple. We just usually have a reason for it and the reason I will use for you if it becomes necessary is that you're really getting on my nerves!

Keep in mind people you are talking about Driftboater and not Drift Boat.

Sorry, but I just had a Hell! of a day at work

I thought hey lets see how fishings been that will put me in a better mood and I see this

I am sure there is better things going on than trying to seek revenge for you "friends" dissapearence.

Hey..........can someone tell me the basics of Spey rod fishing for Steelhead?
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Might as well lock this thread down. It is getting on my nerves too.

You go fishgal! I'm sitting here biting my tongue.
Where's Aunty M.....she just posted on another board which would also fit over here
regarding Feather.

Charr - You couldn't be more right. Back to Fishing!!!

I'd have to agree, go somewhere else if you don't like it! This post should be shut down. My 2 cents.

Feather,

Take this as a polite warning from a board member who is not a mod. I believe you have received a friendly warning from both mods, and non-mods. It is time to drop the subject.

Contribute something to give yourself a bit of credibility. Anybody can b!tch. I takes a thinking man (or woman) to come up with a solution.

I believe Fishgal already has a solution in mind.

Andy

Jeese...I have been watching this thread at work all day and now I finally have the chance to respond.

First of all, a wise man once asked me, "Why does controversy fall you everywhere you go?"

I wanted to tell him to not be so jealous of my fame and all the attention I recieved but instead I just snickered!!

But all kidding aside, every once in a great while I will post something that maybe a bit over the top and I know that if it is, Jerry-Berry will correct me via moderation. I dont complain, whine, throw out threats etc. etc., instead I realize that he decided it was not appropriate for The Board and I move on.

I do not continue nor do I push the envelope after editing has taken place. I also do not take up the issue in the public in an offensive manner.

If anyone has a problem with my posts then feel free to email me (as many of you have over the years! ) or Hell, start a poll. Subject it..."Should Sparkey Be Banned?" and thus you can see what the masses think.


What do you want to know???

Good grief..............do I have to tell the Peckerwood story again?

Hey Sparkey you 'ol Kypeschnauz.

I know that despite your shortcomings you do have a sense of humor so I posted the poll you suggested. I thought you and others might get a kick out of it but it seems that paranoia and preconceived notions caused someone to assume that there may have been maliciousness in the intent. You probably know better but if you were offended in any way I apologize.

Because the picture on the TV was turned off and the audio left running the board members were left in the dark about the whole thing and unable to respond in an appropriate manner. Bummer! They missed some lighthearted entertainment and a chance to have some fun and maybe even get a laugh.

In any case, I decided to "simply change the channel" and move the remains over here where they appropriately belong and let them "gratefully die" in peace.

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This is the topic(without the poll) "Should Sparkey Be Banned?"
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Posted by Plunker (Angler # 995) on 07-30-2003, 09:47 PM:

**Poll** "Should Sparkey Be Banned?"

As per Sparkey's suggestion in another thread I pose the question and following choices.

* Yes - It might help him develop a sense of responsibility.
* No - He occasionally makes an inaproptiate post but he means well.
* Maybe we should just help him find an agreeable girlfriend.
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Moved?
Anonymously removed from public viewing due to the
lack of a sense of humor would be more accurate.

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Yup! This here is the spot!

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Posted by BigShark (Angler # 2553) on 07-30-2003, 10:18 PM:

Cut the kid some slack......what is said must be judged by its intent.

For example: Let me tell you the story of the blond nextdoor. She boughtt a new Lexus and after a day driving it around she came back into the dealership and was upset that she couldn't get the radio to work. The salesman said " Oh it's voice activated" he said watch....he spoke the word Nelson.... the radio replied....which one Rickey or Willie? The salesman replied Willie and the radio played On The Road Again...........the blond was very happy......she would say Motzart and a beautiful number was played....then she would say Beattles and wonderful tunes were played........one day a pair ran a stop sign and darn near smashed her new car...........she shouted....."Assholes".....and the radio began playing the French National Anthem sung by the Dixie Chicks....................

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Posted by Dogfish (Angler # 2183) on 07-30-2003, 11:19 PM:

And I thought the "Killing Dogfish" thread was bad.

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Posted by Zen Leecher aka Bill W (Angler # 2181) on 07-31-2003, 09:55 AM:

NO!

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Posted by AuntyM (Angler # 1921) on 07-31-2003, 10:11 AM:


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Was it moved to the special "Ban Sparkey Forum"?

JUST KIDDING!

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Posted by lead thrower (Angler # 2678) on 07-31-2003, 12:25 PM:

This thread is BS and should be deleted.

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Posted by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Angler # 2710) on 07-31-2003, 12:33 PM:

Are you kidding? Sparkey's answered a thousand fly-fishing related questions for me!

How could you NOT like him??

Curtis

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Posted by stlhead (Angler # 49) on 07-31-2003, 12:48 PM:

You mean like they do to birds? I'm all for it. Put a little band around his ankle so we can track him and find out where he's fishing.

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Posted by Rob Allen (Angler # 4671) on 07-31-2003, 01:01 PM:

Sparkey has provided as much to this forum as any other member since this website started. if he is banned this site will suck ( no offence Bob) I'll be honest compareed to what it has been in the past this bulletin baord is kinda blah. I am not going to suggest why except to say that it has been largely infiltrated by peoplethink less of the resource than the original members ( some of whom are still here)

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Posted by AuntyM (Angler # 1921) on 07-31-2003, 01:16 PM:

OK Come on! Plunker was NOT serious. He was funnin Sparkey for crying out loud! Sparkey DOES have a sense of humor ya know.

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Posted by Zen Leecher aka Bill W (Angler # 2181) on 07-31-2003, 01:48 PM:

Heck!!! If we're only funnin'.... then I want to ban him.

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Posted by Skywalker (Angler # 1929) on 07-31-2003, 02:20 PM:

I think Plunker was formalizing what Sparkey suggested.

Obviously the idea itself is a joke, figuratively speaking, to anyone that actually pays attention to the content of the forum and not just what happens to one poster's account.

LOL @ ZL! Maybe someone could just dredge up Sparkey's @$$hooking story and repost it. That might be worse than getting banned.

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Posted by AuntyM (Angler # 1921) on 07-31-2003, 02:30 PM:

I am in favor of banding Sparkey. If we track him at all times, then wacko's can't accuse him of "stalking", as he will have thousands of witnesses of his whereabouts!

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Posted by Sinktip (Angler # 228) on 07-31-2003, 05:13 PM:

Ban Sparkey, I shudder at the thought. He is like Herpes, I will keep him forever.

And this from someone that was there at the very beginning of his first stalking. I feel like a proud papa.

Heck, we almost came to blows once too but he wouldn't go first. Bottom line, Al Gore created the internet with Sparky in mind. He stays!

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Posted by Sparkey (Angler # 5) on 07-31-2003, 10:59 PM:


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How could you NOT like him??
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Yeah!...what is there to not like about me???

btw-You guys are too much....

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Posted by Land Tuna (Angler # 833) on 08-01-2003, 01:58 PM:

How come so many of us still think Spark a kid when he is not. Anyone dare call him a young adult???.

Still remember the night sinktip all most tricked the spark into blows. We all were ready for anything but there was confussion on sparks face on what to do next. Sinktip let him off the hook.

Sparky is a good person and brings lot's of enjoyment and sometimes good info to this site. But so does Plunker, I wish he would post more. We need more posts from both these fine young and the somewhat older adult. Just got to wonder if the plunk and the spark secretly fish together?

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Posted by Jerry Garcia (Angler # 1451) on 08-01-2003, 02:40 PM:

Your right Tuna, sparkles is a young man. Whatcha been up to Tuna?

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Posted by Sparkey (Angler # 5) on 08-01-2003, 08:30 PM:


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How come so many of us still think Spark a kid when he is not. Anyone dare call him a young adult???.
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I dont think anyone will ever refer to me as an adult. I will be forevor known as "The Kid"...could it have something to do with my baby face and/or the fact I still sleep with my blanky!!!?!?


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Sparky is a good person and brings lot's of enjoyment and sometimes good info to this site. But so does Plunker, I wish he would post more. We need more posts from both these fine young and the somewhat older adult. Just got to wonder if the plunk and the spark secretly fish together?
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...and who would of thought that Plunker and myself would of been compared to one another??? ...either I am living in a parallel universe or there is more to Plunker (myself as well) then meets the eye.

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Posted by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Angler # 2710) on 08-01-2003, 09:27 PM:

aww look at the guy indulge in all the attention!

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Posted by FishinSinsation (Angler # 3230) on 08-01-2003, 09:28 PM:

i would miss sparkey greatly if he was to be banned i would be so MAD i would probably ask bob to ban me too!

so please dont give sparkey the boot

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Posted by Tabfry (Angler # 4528) on 08-01-2003, 09:43 PM:

I could think of a couple other big mouth egotistical jerks I'd rather see go before Sparkey!!

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Posted by Somethingsmellsfishy (Angler # 4199) on 08-02-2003, 07:54 PM:

How about naming a BAND "Sparkey"
Fishy...

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Posted by sandpiper (Angler # 4777) on 08-02-2003, 09:02 PM:

Seems this isn't a serious thread? I'm kinda new here, but I'll add my non-serious two cents worth.

Anyone with the name of "Sparkey" or "Plunker" deserves to be banned just for that alone?

I have read here off and on for some time though. Isn't Sparkey the guy who had the gall to put up a thread asking if he looked good or not? Oh my!

As for the poster ahead of this, he mentioned "I could think of a couple other big mouth egotistical jerks I'd rather see go before Sparkey!!" --- Please enlighten us to who that is, so I can be entertained by them too.

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