Posted by FCP User on 08/09/07 06:20

>
> The moderator over at DVinfo.net has been holding up my membership
> application to that discussion group as well, probably knowing that I tend
> to shake up the dirt wherever I go.

Someone posted a link to r.v.p and this discussion over on dvinfo.net
where I saw it.

So while it's an old thread, it was referenced there just yesterday -
so...

Regarding the above comment:

I've known Chris Hurd who owns and operates DVinfo.net for about 10
years now.

His board STARTED as the place where XL-1 owners came to gripe about
issues. But I think he realized early that bitching - in and of itself -
doesn't solve anything. So he got wise and instituted a "no trash
talking" policy that is still firmly in place today.

Point 1. It's HIS board. He can do whatever he likes with it.

Point 2. Yeah, he has pretty high standards of civility and decorum for
posts there. (In fact, I've had his moderators remove MY posts once or
twice when I've gotten mouthy - and I'm handshake friends with the guy!

So I'll attest that his policy of civility is VERY consistently and
evenly administered. Personally I think his board greatly benefits from
the sense of community it fosters. No wonder it's so popular.

I don't know anything about your situation regarding posting there, but
if your goal is really to "shake up the dirt" everywhere - I can
understand the reluctance to extend you the privilege of his shop.

The usenet is public. Discussion boards are NOT.

In my experience, if after receiving invitations to parties - if you
develop a reputation for spending all your time complaining - pretty
soon the invitations dry up.


My 2 cents, anyway.

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Bill Davis
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