THE BULLSHIT STOPS HERE - ALL READ PLEASE

[Andrew]

I'm going thru this board after a weekend away and yet again I see racial posts, abuse of other users and unacceptale posts.

People just don't care. But guess what - your actions have the very real potential to cost this site advertising revenue and sour the otherwise excellent reputation this site has for being fair to all.

I have had enough. ENOUGH!

As I posted in another thread...I don't care if there are 3 people left posting here by the time I am done, but there will be NO MORE RACIAL POSTS - NO MORE MEXICAN POSTS - NO MORE ARNEL ABUSE.

ZERO. NONE. NOTHING.

And any one of the shit stirring people on the "other side" of this debate....if you post anything that I deam as a bait or a "I told you so" kind of thing - you will be out of here also.

I'm going to work on giving some users warning and holidays right now.

[Andrew]

Ok, so AR retaliates and I have been banned from The Annex.

I was only going over there to make a post asking for a few of you folk there to STOP causing me grief here. Oct 6 wasn't enough?

Whatever....YOU have your own board to sprout shit all over, but you'd rather cause a fuss here...cause me grief...plenty of PMs in complaints and potentially embarass the website.

No more...

Same for anyone else - who's next?

[Karma]

Loud clapping from here. I posted once here then declined to particpate in this forum due to the high number of posts containing racial attacks that are based in ignorance and the horrible rumours posted here as fact. There is enough hatred in this world it does not need to be perpetuated anywhere.

[STORY_TELLER]

I applaud you, Andrew. 100% behind this.

[Saint John]

Loud clapping from here. I posted once here then declined to particpate in this forum due to the high number of posts containing racial attacks that are based in ignorance and the horrible rumours posted here as fact. There is enough hatred in this world it does not need to be perpetuated anywhere.

Hopefully, you'll stick around. People are passionate here and sometimes we go overboard. I've been guilty of this a few times. I can tell you this...the people I have met are all genuinely decent people. And they can also consume massive amounts of alcohol.

[Andrew]

Loud clapping from here. I posted once here then declined to particpate in this forum due to the high number of posts containing racial attacks that are based in ignorance and the horrible rumours posted here as fact. There is enough hatred in this world it does not need to be perpetuated anywhere.

Well, I know for a fact that some of the racial posts are made in jest - for laughs, rather out of mean-spiritness, but either way they are not welcome here.

[dcvader]

Loud clapping from here. I posted once here then declined to particpate in this forum due to the high number of posts containing racial attacks that are based in ignorance and the horrible rumours posted here as fact. There is enough hatred in this world it does not need to be perpetuated anywhere.

What actual "horrible rumours" have been posted here?

You just decided to check tonight and see what was up? Decided to go ahead and start posting?

Welcome!

[Saint John]

Loud clapping from here. I posted once here then declined to particpate in this forum due to the high number of posts containing racial attacks that are based in ignorance and the horrible rumours posted here as fact. There is enough hatred in this world it does not need to be perpetuated anywhere.

Well, I know for a fact that some of the racial posts are made in jest - for laughs, rather out of mean-spiritness, but either way they are not welcome here.

Even Australian ones aren't allowed?

[Andrew]

I can tell you this...the people I have met are all genuinely decent people.

Absolutely - very good people for the most part. A little restraint, a little respect and a little less alcohol and everything will be fine.

[Rick]

I can tell you this...the people I have met are all genuinely decent people.

Absolutely - very good people for the most part. A little restraint, a little respect and a little less alcohol and everything will be fine.

I'm out!

[dcvader]

I can tell you this...the people I have met are all genuinely decent people.

Absolutely - very good people for the most part. A little restraint, a little respect and a little less alcohol and everything will be fine.

Are you saying AR is drunk? LOL

[Andrew]

Loud clapping from here. I posted once here then declined to particpate in this forum due to the high number of posts containing racial attacks that are based in ignorance and the horrible rumours posted here as fact. There is enough hatred in this world it does not need to be perpetuated anywhere.

Well, I know for a fact that some of the racial posts are made in jest - for laughs, rather out of mean-spiritness, but either way they are not welcome here.

Even Australian ones aren't allowed?

Aussie ones can be the exception

[Memorex]

I agree with you Andrew 100%. I like that this forum is far more open than others, but I'm also glad you know when to say when. Even then, I think you wait a little too long. As for racial comments in jest, I don't believe there is such a thing in this type of format. A TV show joke, a movie, a comedy club, but not a gathering of music fans for all walks of life. That anyone thinks someone's ability and chance for success has anything to do with their nationality is just plain ignorant. I've stayed away from those threads, so I am not sure the extent of it. But when the press is talking about this place in a negative way, it really tears down all you (and we) have worked for.

Maybe the holidays need to be a bit longer to make your point. And if someone is invited back, they should follow the spirit of the rules or be banned for good. I only say this because this is a free site that is an extension of a legitimate source of revenue for you and your family. You have to protect that.

Everyone just needs to grow up.

[Maui Tom]

It's a hearty task to undertake Andrew...hope the regs here who truly call this place home understand your dilemna and circle the wagons in support of you...

[dcvader]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

[TRAGChick]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

HEY!

For one, Maui Tom is good people.

[Shadowsong]

I feel sorry for Andrew,
I'm sure he has better things to do then to wade through all this crap

What a dog does in his own house may be his own business
butt he must either learn to become housebroken or pick up after himself
Otherwise he might find himself in a dog house full of his own shit...

A man who does not respect himself
or show respect for the wishes of the house he visits
Is destined to become a man without invitation.

[Arkansas]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

HEY!

For one, Maui Tom is good people.

I'll second that!


later~

[Andrew]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

True enough. So have been afraid to post (fact), but there are some I know that would like to stir the pot further. Just let ME deal with that.

[STORY_TELLER]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

Right. Like the amount of posts one has under their belt has anything to do with the truth of a solitary individual statement.

[Deb]

It's your home Andrew, we're all guests here.

[Carlitto H@kk]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

Right. Like the amount of posts one has under their belt has anything to do with the truth of a solitary individual statement.

I think the point was that there are quite a few newer folks or long-time members that only post when this kinda stuff comes up or they wait to drop some "bait" into a thread every now and again. Having few posts doesn't destroy one's credibilty; having only a few posts and all of them being "bait" and holier-than-thou comments, THAT destroys credibility.

Drew runs an excellent Asylum. He knows when to give and he knows when to take.
But he's always fair.

[Saint John]

Amazing that unknown under 200 post count FUCKERS start piping in now that Andrew is on the warpath.

Right. Like the amount of posts one has under their belt has anything to do with the truth of a solitary individual statement.

I think the point was that there are quite a few newer folks or long-time members that only post when this kinda stuff comes up or they wait to drop some "bait" into a thread every now and again. Having few posts doesn't destroy one's credibilty; having only a few posts and all of them being "bait" and holier-than-thou comments, THAT destroys credibility.

Drew runs an excellent Asylum. He knows when to give and he knows when to take.
But he's always fair.

Precisely!!!

[Granny]

Andrew, should have done it sooner...!!!!!

[JrnyScarab]

But guess what - your actions have the very real potential to cost this site advertising revenue and sour the otherwise excellent reputation this site has for being fair to all.

Everyone pay attention to what Andrew is saying: He could lose advertising $$ if this shit doesn't stop. Some of it is out of control, some only boderline, but the man sacrifices much financially to have this great forum for us. It sucks that he has the advertising hanging over his head but he needs it to continue with this site. I'm sure it would be different if he didn't have such responsibilites but this is his LIFE and CAREER we could be messing with! We owe him much respect.

[SteveForever]

But guess what - your actions have the very real potential to cost this site advertising revenue and sour the otherwise excellent reputation this site has for being fair to all.

Everyone pay attention to what Andrew is saying: He could lose advertising $$ if this shit doesn't stop. Some of it is out of control, some only boderline, but the man sacrifices much financially to have this great forum for us. It sucks that he has the advertising hanging over his head but he needs it to continue with this site. I'm sure it would be different if he didn't have such responsibilites but this is his LIFE and CAREER we could be messing with! We owe him much respect.

Andrew, do what you need to do. No one ever looks back with regret that they did the right thing.

[Saint John]

But guess what - your actions have the very real potential to cost this site advertising revenue and sour the otherwise excellent reputation this site has for being fair to all.

Everyone pay attention to what Andrew is saying: He could lose advertising $$ if this shit doesn't stop. Some of it is out of control, some only boderline, but the man sacrifices much financially to have this great forum for us. It sucks that he has the advertising hanging over his head but he needs it to continue with this site. I'm sure it would be different if he didn't have such responsibilites but this is his LIFE and CAREER we could be messing with! We owe him much respect.

You put things into perspective. Thank you.

[larryfromnextdoor]

Andrew, do what you need to do. No one ever looks back with regret that they did the right thing.

i would support you.. if i knew exactly what you were saying..

[SteveForever]

Andrew, do what you need to do. No one ever looks back with regret that they did the right thing.

i would support you.. if i knew exactly what you were saying..

17 years of marriage and you still don't get me, figures.

[JrnyScarab]

But guess what - your actions have the very real potential to cost this site advertising revenue and sour the otherwise excellent reputation this site has for being fair to all.

Everyone pay attention to what Andrew is saying: He could lose advertising $$ if this shit doesn't stop. Some of it is out of control, some only boderline, but the man sacrifices much financially to have this great forum for us. It sucks that he has the advertising hanging over his head but he needs it to continue with this site. I'm sure it would be different if he didn't have such responsibilites but this is his LIFE and CAREER we could be messing with! We owe him much respect.

You put things into perspective. Thank you.

You're welcome. Just making a point.