Cobra

[Mephibosheth1]

Perhaps I should clarify....trolling/bashing the new guys

Maybe yall don't see it as an issue, but this is something I count myself as fortunate to have not encountered when I first joined.

I saw a thread the first week I joined. Someone asked what they should get for their new snake. Next thing you know, there were 4 pages of "You idiot, why didn't you get a thermostat??" and "You shouldn't be allowed to get a snake without proper knowledge first".

NOT COOL!!!!!

Still waiting for more "member" input.....

[Mephibosheth1]

I honestly didn't expect it to get this out of hand. I was envisioning a group of people that could keep an eye on new threads, or threads that are lacking advice/opinions. Basically a promotional group that helps struggling threads. For example, if someone posts a question regarding X species, we could direct JoeSchmoe123, who has extensive knowledge about X species, to said thread and weigh in on the topic. Maybe I was way off base.

That was what I envisioned as well....a little helpful sub-community here.

Maybe I expected too much; perhaps this is why there is so much difficulty in the herp world. People cannot unite together calmly and peacefully for a new idea, and those who do are viewed as a "goodie-two-shoe" club who are excluding people.

Other thoughts??

[crepers86]

On some the other forums, we play a game called werewolf. In this game a town (fictional) is beset by a group of ravenous werewolves, or mafia members. The only way that the town members have a figuring out who is the werewolf who is the normal town member is through random name-calling, accusations, and past experiences with the previous game.

There is usually a group of individuals who played "freemasons". They all know that the other members in their group are confirmed town. Therefore, they don't have to waste time trying to eliminate each other. This is the benefit that I see from having this club. By selecting specifically the members we want in this club, we can be sure that we can count on each other. We can be sure no one in the group will give bad advice




Since public opinion seems to have turned against the idea, I will put it to those who would have joined us: what do you think?? Is this just an excise for a power trip, or is this something that you feel would benefit the forum??

Our "members have been kinda quiet in this most recent discussion...now's your chance for input.


Neal, Anya, serpent merchant, crepers, mootworn, etc.
We need to know what you feel about this.

I like the idea of having the group, the people that are against it have made some good points though. however maybe the group could be more of a private group where we can learn from each other. each member makes a pledge to not get into arguements or causes problems in the public domain here. Whereas we are just a group on the forums that are trying to make friends and make an impact in the reptile community

Meph I am going to also email this to you privately

[zach_24_90]

I honestly didn't expect it to get this out of hand. I was envisioning a group of people that could keep an eye on new threads, or threads that are lacking advice/opinions. Basically a promotional group that helps struggling threads. For example, if someone posts a question regarding X species, we could direct JoeSchmoe123, who has extensive knowledge about X species, to said thread and weigh in on the topic. Maybe I was way off base.

Your reply has two parts. The first part is accomplished by the mods and admin. Plain as day that's their job to supervise. Next, the last part, we all pretty much do that already. So again, this is pointless.

[Mike41793]

I don't wanna be in this, no thank you. I was only joking and being sarcastic before, it's what i do, and why i'd get kicked out of COBRA in record time lol.

If i wanted to feel important i'd try out for the police academy, not mall security with paul blart :p

[Mike41793]

Your reply has two parts. The first part is accomplished by the mods and admin. Plain as day that's their job to supervise. Next, the last part, we all pretty much do that already. So again, this is pointless.

Exactly. I do this all the time, sometimes through Pm too.

Ironically enough.... Zach, weren't you the one that i PM'd like 6months ago about that quad male a local breeder to me had available? I know you didn't get him bc he was too small at the time, but it proves my point.

[crepers86]

Your reply has two parts. The first part is accomplished by the mods and admin. Plain as day that's their job to supervise. Next, the last part, we all pretty much do that already. So again, this is pointless.

but I have seen some of my own post go untouched when I needed help...

[OhhWatALoser]

Perhaps I should clarify....trolling/bashing the new guys

Maybe yall don't see it as an issue, but this is something I count myself as fortunate to have not encountered when I first joined.

I saw a thread the first week I joined. Someone asked what they should get for their new snake. Next thing you know, there were 4 pages of "You idiot, why didn't you get a thermostat??" and "You shouldn't be allowed to get a snake without proper knowledge first".

NOT COOL!!!!!

Still waiting for more "member" input.....

how does this group stop these kinds of replys?

That was what I envisioned as well....a little helpful sub-community here.

Maybe I expected too much; perhaps this is why there is so much difficulty in the herp world. People cannot unite together calmly and peacefully for a new idea, and those who do are viewed as a "goodie-two-shoe" club who are excluding people.

Other thoughts??

when you take a group and make another group within the group, that is not unity....

also I think most posting against the idea are just being logical.

[PitOnTheProwl]

I honestly didn't expect it to get this out of hand. I was envisioning a group of people that could keep an eye on new threads, or threads that are lacking advice/opinions. Basically a promotional group that helps struggling threads. For example, if someone posts a question regarding X species, we could direct JoeSchmoe123, who has extensive knowledge about X species, to said thread and weigh in on the topic. Maybe I was way off base.

This already happens in this community, how about you just put forth more effort here

[zach_24_90]

Exactly. I do this all the time, sometimes through Pm too.

Ironically enough.... Zach, weren't you the one that i PM'd like 6months ago about that quad male a local breeder to me had available? I know you didn't get him bc he was too small at the time, but it proves my point.

Yep that was me! People on here look out for eachother already. Most of the time you will see it's new members that get ugly with even newer members. Not older members being rude.