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Cache Maine
08-22-2006, 07:06 AM
Congratulations to the 5 winning members who will now take this website in a whole new direction.

With the vote now in, it is time for me to step down from my moderating position and let them take the lead. It's been a pleasure to work with Rick for the past year and a half and get to know the software and forum inside and out. I will surely be able to move on and continue to learn about html and have the solid base that Rick has provided to me.

The events that took place yesterday have also factored into my decision not to continue to be moderator for this site. Some of the words spoken in public and private from members of this site were truly hurtful. It's unfortunate that it even got to this point, but the bottom line is that I care too much about my friendships with these members to jeopardize that more than it is now by holding them accountable for what they say and do on this site. I'd rather just be friends with them! Also, I look forward to being able to share my opinion and not having to hold back.

So with that said, I look forward to returning to the caching trail! See you there!

WhereRWe?
08-22-2006, 07:11 AM
Congratulations to the 5 winning members who will now take this website in a whole new direction.


Sheesh! I'm sorry you feel that way. I don't see that being the case at all, and think that the names of any of the other nominees could have been substituted for any of those elected without any change in the direction of GeocachingMaine.

:confused: :confused:

Cache Maine
08-22-2006, 07:18 AM
Sheesh! I'm sorry you feel that way. I don't see that being the case at all, and think that the names of any of the other nominees could have been substituted for any of those elected without any change in the direction of GeocachingMaine.

:confused: :confused:

Should I have picked a different word? What would you suggest Bruce?

WhereRWe?
08-22-2006, 07:27 AM
Should I have picked a different word? What would you suggest Bruce?

Um... How about instead of "whole new direction" we substitute "more focused"? :D :D

d’76
08-22-2006, 07:29 AM
Um... How about instead of "whole new direction" we substitute "more focused"? :D :D

Good point I thought the direction was staying the same and the focus was what was changing with a few folks that can make a few basic desicions.

OBTW congrats Bruce and the others.

Cache Maine
08-22-2006, 07:46 AM
OBTW congrats Bruce and the others.

Off-topic! :eek:

Cache Maine
08-22-2006, 07:48 AM
Um... How about instead of "whole new direction" we substitute "more focused"? :D :D

Congratulations to the 5 winning members who will now take this website in a more focused.

Hmmmm....something missing....

tlarson
08-22-2006, 07:48 AM
Well Bruce, Cameo had it right the first time. The administration of this site tried to make it “more focused” and hold people accountable for their words here and all some of you folks did was jump all over their case instead of thinking about what they were trying to do and their reasons behind it, so now it will move on in a new direction.

Everyone needs to remember that even with the new “board” this site still belongs to Rick and it is his right to have final say on what goes on here. If it is his decision to make this site one where it is safe to have an mature conversation rather than a free for all for flame wars and snide remarks then the members need to respect that or move on.

Cache Maine
08-22-2006, 08:01 AM
Thank you to the members who have PM'ed me their thoughts. I really appreciate your friendship and words of encouragement. You know who you are.

msteelee
08-22-2006, 08:02 AM
Cammy, I respect your decision, but it's our loss.

As for the rest of us - let's be as supportive as possible in this new venture. The formation of an Advisory Board does not mean that we will be dictated to, for goodness sake! We are still free to express our opinions. And, I know our ideas and opinions will be acknowledged and considered.

I believe that the best alternatives come through a difference of ideas. The slate of advisors we have elected will certainly have differing opinions, just as we do, and that's healthy and will benefit all of us.

Let's see how it plays out before jumping to conclusions that may never occur.

Lee

Beach Comber
08-22-2006, 01:05 PM
I respect your decision, but am sorry to hear that!

brdad
08-22-2006, 01:20 PM
Wow, I was not expecting this. I thought it was great you were working to back up the site, and a good moderator as well. The decision is yours, but I think the site is better because of your input and all you have done above being a member.

parmachenee
08-22-2006, 02:09 PM
I had posted this earlier under, apparently the wrong thread but it's the same for you Cameo.:)

I'm a little confused though or maybe I missed something in the threads. I thought the website was different from the association. Isn't the website a forum for all to voice their views and opinions or discuss issues? ....and the geocachingmaine association a group of cachers with a board who can be contacted if public issues arise? If so, why would Haffy and Cameo, who are doing something related to the website and doing it very well, feel compelled to stop? Monitoring the website is a totally different issue than representing the voice of the geocachingmaine association. :confused:

WhereRWe?
08-22-2006, 05:29 PM
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Well Bruce, Cameo had it right the first time. The administration of this site tried to make it “more focused” and hold people accountable for their words here

I think you miss the purpose of the advisory board. Although Rick is the webmaster, the site actually "belongs" to all of us - we are in all respects an organization. I really don't understand why some people think this VERY diverse group of cachers that has been elected as the advisory board will take the site in a new direction. If you had attended the meeting that was held to discuss establishing the board, you'd know that the peoplected - and most of those nominated - espressed their opinions and they were NOT in lock-step about anything - other than the need to establish the board.

:D :D

attroll
08-23-2006, 12:38 AM
Well Bruce, Cameo had it right the first time. The administration of this site tried to make it “more focused” and hold people accountable for their words here and all some of you folks did was jump all over their case instead of thinking about what they were trying to do and their reasons behind it, so now it will move on in a new direction.

Yes Tim I tried my best in the past and your right all I got was people jumping all over my case. This is one reason I was wanting to have the board. Now we that we have a board we will truly see what direction it will take us. Whether it will be good or bad only time will tell. I will say this though. I will give it my 100% and work with the board on this. At least if it fails now I will not be the soul person that gets all the crap from here on out.

hoys
08-23-2006, 11:28 AM
Moderating is no fun, is it? I do it for a few discussion boards, one of them for the Geocachers of Kentucky, and it can be a tough job.

Tempers can flare far more easily on a forum than they do in person, partly because the person is not right there and somehow that makes it "acceptable" to be rude, and partly because you can't see the expression on another person's face or hear the inflection in their voice that tells you whether they are kidding, or how serious they are.

But, hey, that's why moderators get paid the big bucks, right? Oh, wait, you weren't getting paid either? ;)

Cache Maine
08-23-2006, 12:18 PM
But, hey, that's why moderators get paid the big bucks, right? Oh, wait, you weren't getting paid either? ;)

Okay, now that made me laugh. :) :D :p

hoys
08-23-2006, 03:22 PM
All part of the service, m'friend. You'll get my bill for therapy later. As Lucy would say, "five cents, please". :)