Originally Posted by motopsyko32

I am a member on MANY forums. (yes I have a lot of time on my hands). Why is it whenever a noob asks a question here (no matter how stupid it may be or how serious it may be) they always get like 20 sarcastic, stupid remarks before someone actually answers the question?

Originally Posted by motopsyko32

I am a member on MANY forums. (yes I have a lot of time on my hands). Why is it whenever a noob asks a question here (no matter how stupid it may be or how serious it may be) they always get like 20 sarcastic, stupid remarks before someone actually answers the question?

Originally Posted by Double D

There are plenty of remarks here, but thats what makes this place. Without it things would be dull. Who cares. If people cant take a little sarcasim then leave.

Originally Posted by Double D

There are plenty of remarks here, but thats what makes this place. Without it things would be dull. Who cares. If people cant take a little sarcasim then leave.

Originally Posted by motopsyko32

its not about taking sarcasm. If I ask "I feel this way after taking this suplement, anyone else experience this" and the first 4 replies are about how stupid I am for buying the product, then its not a "little sarcasm"

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

It's simple. It's because everyone on this site is either a dumbf@#k or a smart ass and we all lack basic social skills.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

It's simple. It's because everyone on this site is either a dumbf@#k or a smart ass and we all lack basic social skills.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

It's simple. It's because everyone on this site is either a dumbf@#k or a smart ass and we all lack basic social skills.

Originally Posted by Double D

GG-Yes I do have to agree there are the usual suspects. There are a few members that we do have who contribute nothing but negative comments. However it makes IM not have the occasional smart comments. They are entertaining as long as they are not taken to far.

Originally Posted by Double D

That is one thing I dont see very many times is guys posting BS in Training and Nutrition. If so its not vulgar or disrespectful.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

That say's a lot about this place. It's not as bad as it's made out to be.
I've been to other sites and trust me I have more fun watching the master piece theater on PBS. Other places it's a free for all, and in another place you have guys ganging up on you.
When

Originally Posted by min0 lee

That say's a lot about this place. It's not as bad as it's made out to be.
I've been to other sites and trust me I have more fun watching the master piece theater on PBS. Other places it's a free for all, and in another place you have guys ganging up on you.
When

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

but rarely if ever have I told a new member their question is dumb or "go do a search!", etc. If anything I will do the search for them and post the links - chances are they dont even know HOW to search on the forums yet.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

There just needs t obe a balance here.
It can't be too wild and it can't be too dull.
I have been to other forums and I think this one is the best, or maybe just home.

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

I just became a mod recently, and I can't speak for other mods, but I am not about to go on a banning rampage just because i personally don't like some people's attitudes. I'm sure there are those on here who cant stand me either. oh well.

I have quietly let one or two members know they've got to tone things down in some of the forums here, but I am not very confrontational and historically, these "troublemakers" or whatever you wanna call them have been warned, banned for a few days and then they're back on with their b.s. If that is the way things are run here, who am i to come in, brand new, and clean house to my liking when the senior mods haven't done it to that extent? I agree with some of them who have said that doing such a thing defeats the whole purpose of "free speech".

As far as participating, yeah, some mods do. and I admit I have occasionally participated in the shenanigans myself, but rarely if ever have I told a new member their question is dumb or "go do a search!", etc. If anything I will do the search for them and post the links - chances are they dont even know HOW to search on the forums yet.

The ones who come on here (noobs) and act like they deserve 100% personal attention and get all prima dona when their questions are not answered right away and in excruciating detail - those people i have no patience for and don't even bother with them (not now and not in the past).

As for the quality of the forums and the mods in general, a lot of people on this site helped me out selflessly when i first joined, and there is no way to repay them for their time and attention in doing something, for no money or recognition other than the occasional thank you. This site helped get me through a rough spot in my life, and as much as I am annoyed by some of the newer members, it is my little dysfunctional family on the internet.

I usually just shrug and look away and pretend I'm not related when one of my jackass "counsins" says or does something retarded on here.

Originally Posted by Trouble

Type of response you get depends on the subforum in which you post your query.

"Again, treat the serious forums like they should be treated and horse around in the general interest forums."

Health is a general interest forum.

I do not advise horsing around in it.

or you get this or

Originally Posted by Trouble

Type of response you get depends on the subforum in which you post your query.

"Again, treat the serious forums like they should be treated and horse around in the general interest forums."

Health is a general interest forum.

I do not advise horsing around in it.

or you get this or

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

This is not a smiley: "If I had half a brain? HAHAHAHAHA I asked a fucking question idiot. Get off Rob;s cock long enough to answer things nicely rather than being a condescending sarcastic prick."

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Trouble knows all

Originally Posted by motopsyko32

ohh you mean its his opinion that i dont even have half a brain because I bought a supplement he doesnt agree with?

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

no. like i said, maybe he was rude, but he wasn't vulgar/profane. You're the one that took it south.

and i can't speak for him but it seemed more like a general comment, "if you (anyone) has half a brain you would buy ...."

like saying "if you know anything about the restaurant industry, you know never to believe that your hamburger at Outback* is quality, grass fed beef, no matter what the ad says."

"you" being people in general.

*just used as an example - i have no clue.

Originally Posted by motopsyko32

here is what prompted this thread...

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=70165

read in its entirety... even though some responses were great, the thread had the potential to go to shit quick so I just stopped posting in it

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

To be fair, i think you over reacted to camaro's response. you didn't have to get all foul-mouthed. He didn't use any profanity, just stated an opinion, maybe a little rudely but still not vulgar.

That wasn't even the thread i was thinking about when you posted this, and I hadn't even seen this one.

While I still hold on to my feeling that a handful of members here do make newcomers feel unwelcome and dumb, in that particular thread that you posted YOU were the one out of line. Sorry. just the way i see it, family or not.

Originally Posted by motopsyko32

again your interpreting the way you wanna see it. take the words.. "YOU MAY ROLL YOUR EYES AT ME, BUT IF YOU HAD HALF A BRAIN"...You isn't general its directed at me. in Any case I am over it... Just never been met with some much crap in any board in my life... even the ones with Super Ego's on other boards tend to help... OK Im done

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Camaro (Dave) was?

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Camaro was wrong also, saying he has half a brain was wrong. 2 wrongs don't make a right.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Your not invited to our Christmas party. I'll gladly take the present GG was going to give you.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Yes, he was one a couple of years ago till he had no time to dedicate his time to IM.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

MinO I will send you chocolate cake with a shiv inside, just incase someone on here tries to put you away before the Christmas party.

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

is there really going to be a christmas party? that would be interesting, to say the least!

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Did you know he was a Mod at one time.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I got this once from her .
I quickly learned my leason

Originally Posted by KelJu

Lawl, me too. Trouble got mad at me bacause Topolo's name got brought up in a thread, so I went on a rant about how worthless he was, but it later got moved to openchat, or got moved from open chat. I can't remember, but either way I got into trouble... No seriously I learned my lesson also.
I also miss Topolo's stupid ass post for some odd reason.
We should all shoot a load on a desk in his honor.

Originally Posted by boilermaker

I agree with you GG. The place for the nonsense is in the General Interest Forums. When I came here a year ago, I didn't know a single thing about eating properly or weight training. I was lucky enough to have a mod take me under her wing and teach me what to do. We did most of it through PM and my journal. But, don't you think that the mods that monitor the serious forums have the ultimate responsibilty of squashing the bs in the forums they moderate? I have seen plenty of "participation" from some mods (the worst violator is in an other form of training now). If it's a problem, why not just put an end to it by eliminating the bad comments and commentators outside of general interest?

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I don't know about the other forums, but the shit posts are going to be met with infractions in the Training forum very shortly. Of course, we will make it known before we make the change what will be allowed.

Originally Posted by Double D

What happened to Topolo?

Originally Posted by Double D

What happened to Topolo?

Originally Posted by Double D

What happened to Topolo?

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Yes now leave.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

really damn I never knew this hopefully one day I will be able to understand the use of puncuation until then I will continue with my incomprehensible posts as puncation will obviously have very little impact on the quality of my posts

*breath*

i hope you will still continue to provide excellent advice on my grammar as I would like to learn how to incorporate it so that my posts are more ledgible ah maybe one day we will see

*breath*

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

If it were up to me they wouldn't be here anymore - they rarely contribute anything useful and manage to piss of a bunch of people every day.

I think this website has an amazing amount of knowledgeable people and it is a great resource for people starting out in bodybuilding, strength training, fitness and healthy eating. But I hesitate to ever direct my clients or friends here because it is embarassing to have them sign on be met the way most members here are met upon arrival.

My brother comes in here, for the most part to get some help with his diet and he's trying to make an effort to get healthier along with his girlfriend. So he asks a bunch of typical noob questions, and the madness ensues, to no surprise. Sure he's made a few intentionally annoying posts (i take no responsibility and make no apologies - he's over 18! hahaha!) but his serious questions should not have to be subject to a bunch of dumbasses' sarcastic comments. Not just his - a bunch of other new members. I've been watching for a while now, and it's just pathetic.

Other than that one guy recently, who totally deserved to get ripped on because he came on here guns blazing, there is no reason to treat new members with such disrespect for asking a question that has been asked 478 times before.

Those who are rolling the eyes, and making the sarcastic comments were once noobs too, and I'm sure that if I search the site I can find THEIR dumb noob questions and send them a little reminder.

Originally Posted by heeholler

It's why I don't really come here anymore. Too many sarcastic comments or a person being called a dumb fuck for asking a question which to the poster is just asking information on just to get bashed. It's no wonder noobs don't stay.

Originally Posted by heeholler

It's why I don't really come here anymore. Too many sarcastic comments or a person being called a dumb fuck for asking a question which to the poster is just asking information on just to get bashed. It's no wonder noobs don't stay.

Originally Posted by Prince

all of those useless assholes have been banned.

Originally Posted by Prince

all of those useless assholes have been banned.

Originally Posted by heeholler

Didn't realize they were banned. Perhaps I will start coming around here more then

Originally Posted by motopsyko32

I am a member on MANY forums. (yes I have a lot of time on my hands). Why is it whenever a noob asks a question here (no matter how stupid it may be or how serious it may be) they always get like 20 sarcastic, stupid remarks before someone actually answers the question?

Originally Posted by heeholler

Didn't realize they were banned. Perhaps I will start coming around here more then

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher