2011 Board Member Election Results

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Be nice... I probably outranked you! LOL!

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and you are definitely his elder:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Be nice... I probably outranked you! LOL!

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Were you a member of the world's finest?

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Originally Posted by JustKev

The "cheap shots" would be fine if they were just cheap shots. What most of the people here find difficult to accept are the accusations levied against the Maine Publisher and the comments that go even further beyond the pale than the "hanging chads" comments. Granted, that comment was beyond the pale as well considering the context in which it was made and considering the fact that Chad seems to feel like people here on the forum are out to get him. We all need to just stop with the comments that are inflammatory and be adults. This is a family hobby and the forum may be frequented by some of our friend's kids.

Chadd needs to stop and consider what he's saying. But, you know what, we all need to stop and consider what we're saying. We all need to keep in mind that this forum is not connected to geocaching.com. It meshes with gc.com very well, but it's not really a part of that website. If anyone feels that another user's post is offensive, pouncing on them in the public forum really doesn't solve anything. If you're offended, the absolute best thing you can do is either post in the board area and let that process take it's course or just place the person you are offended by on ignore. Demanding that someone conform to your way of thinking usually doesn't work well. If what they say truly offends you, ignore them and move on.

With all that said, can't we just let this controversy die down and everyone move on to getting ready to go out and have a ton of fun finding caches?

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We have a winner!

Thank you Kev.

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Originally Posted by JustKev

Were you a member of the world's finest?

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RULost2? and I are BOTH retired US Army. 'Nuff said... :D:D

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

RULost2? and I are BOTH retired US Army. 'Nuff said... :D:D

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Did you see the video circulating around facebook about the 86 year old veteran sniper?

If there are 15 posts in a row that have nothing to do with the original topic, is it time to close the thread? :confused:

The election is over, the new board is showing plenty of positive activity, the outgoing board members are boxing up their office supplies and will be on their own in a few days. It is time to move on.

Karen, Andy...... okay, even Mike, it's been nice serving with you on the board. See you on the trail!

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Originally Posted by JustKev

The "cheap shots" would be fine if they were just cheap shots. What most of the people here find difficult to accept are the accusations levied against the Maine Publisher and the comments that go even further beyond the pale than the "hanging chads" comments. Granted, that comment was beyond the pale as well considering the context in which it was made and considering the fact that Chad seems to feel like people here on the forum are out to get him. We all need to just stop with the comments that are inflammatory and be adults. This is a family hobby and the forum may be frequented by some of our friend's kids.

Chadd needs to stop and consider what he's saying. But, you know what, we all need to stop and consider what we're saying. We all need to keep in mind that this forum is not connected to geocaching.com. It meshes with gc.com very well, but it's not really a part of that website. If anyone feels that another user's post is offensive, pouncing on them in the public forum really doesn't solve anything. If you're offended, the absolute best thing you can do is either post in the board area and let that process take it's course or just place the person you are offended by on ignore. Demanding that someone conform to your way of thinking usually doesn't work well. If what they say truly offends you, ignore them and move on.

With all that said, can't we just let this controversy die down and everyone move on to getting ready to go out and have a ton of fun finding caches?

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I know its hard for some to not respond to things they dont agree with, Like my response to whats going on, but by doing so it just adds fuel to the fire. When accusations are made at a certain individual, let that person respond to it if they want to.
I agree with you with the exception that it is not just Chadd, but everyone needs to stop and consider what they are saying. People need to take the high road and respect everyone in this community:)

With that said I would like to hear more stories about caching, exciting places, great finds, or if you want to talk about other cachers tell me how they have made your caching experience better.:D

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Originally Posted by JustKev

The "cheap shots" would be fine if they were just cheap shots. What most of the people here find difficult to accept are the accusations levied against the Maine Publisher and the comments that go even further beyond the pale than the "hanging chads" comments. Granted, that comment was beyond the pale as well considering the context in which it was made and considering the fact that Chad seems to feel like people here on the forum are out to get him. We all need to just stop with the comments that are inflammatory and be adults. This is a family hobby and the forum may be frequented by some of our friend's kids.

Chadd needs to stop and consider what he's saying. But, you know what, we all need to stop and consider what we're saying. We all need to keep in mind that this forum is not connected to geocaching.com. It meshes with gc.com very well, but it's not really a part of that website. If anyone feels that another user's post is offensive, pouncing on them in the public forum really doesn't solve anything. If you're offended, the absolute best thing you can do is either post in the board area and let that process take it's course or just place the person you are offended by on ignore. Demanding that someone conform to your way of thinking usually doesn't work well. If what they say truly offends you, ignore them and move on.

With all that said, can't we just let this controversy die down and everyone move on to getting ready to go out and have a ton of fun finding caches?

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Looking for the "like" button on this one.

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Originally Posted by brdad

If there are 15 posts in a row that have nothing to do with the original topic, is it time to close the thread? :confused:

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Sheesh! No! People are conversing, which is good. I've always held the believe that there is nothing wrong with a diverging thread, as long as it does not detract from the original purpose of the thread - in this case, a discussion of the Advisory Board results - which I believe has been pretty well covered.

:D:D

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Sheesh! No! People are conversing, which is good. I've always held the believe that there is nothing wrong with a diverging thread, as long as it does not detract from the original purpose of the thread - in this case, a discussion of the Advisory Board results - which I believe has been pretty well covered.

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I disagree when it happens in threads of site value. This was an announcement from the board regarding the elections. Perhaps more would have commented on the original topic if they didn't fear interrupting the current alternative conversations.

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Originally Posted by team barbieri

What a bunch of hypocrites. Everbody gets upset when chadd takes "cheap shots". Then they turn around and do the same thing to him. Practice what you preach and keep the negitive thoughts to yourself even if it is just a joke.

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John, you hit that right on the head. That is part of what inflames Chadd about this site. Early on he was jumped on for comments that he saw others making often.

I agree that not all his comments were proper and he tended to get vulgar, but the hypocrisy you noted is what really set him off.

So going forward, perhaps the inside cliquish banter could be minimized and the threads could remain more focused. BRDAD has tried to address this is a recent comment, but he was slapped down by one of the chatterboxes.

I noticed years ago that whenever someone from the "outside" tried to comment on a thread it acted a thread killer. After a while you learn that it simply is not worth sorting through the banter looking for something of value.

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Originally Posted by lexmano

So going forward, perhaps the inside cliquish banter could be minimized and the threads could remain more focused. BRDAD has tried to address this is a recent comment, but he was slapped down by one of the chatterboxes.

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And this comment is "on-topic" in what way? :confused::confused:

But disagreeing with a comment is hardly a "slap-down". And if being an active participant in discussions on GCM.org is being a "chatterbox", I accept that mantra proudly. In fact, I retire my title of "Curmudgeon". :D:D

Been away for a couple of days and when I read all this stuff my first response is an apology for my comment. It was not intended as a put down or derogatory, but merely an off hand way of saying that as one who tallied the votes I did not observe any in-discrepancy in the voting. I guess I could have done better with that instead of trying to be funny.

Actually Chadd and I seem to get along just fine. Oh we have had a rough spot or two, but nothing to severe. I count him as a geo-friend just like each of the folks here.

Now, I do not always agree with everyone (that's news right?) but for the greater part I can get along with just about everyone.

So, I hope this storm passes and that we can move on.

The new board has been actively discussing a lot of issues and plans to make this site a better place for geocaching commentary. Not a negative word has been spoken about ANY cachers....imagine that! Perhaps those that chime in here can follow our lead and try to keep personal attacks and comments to a minimum?

Don't be shy about ideas you have or places you'd like this org. to go. We'll listen, I promise.:)

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Originally Posted by dubord207

The new board has been actively discussing a lot of issues and plans to make this site a better place for geocaching commentary. Not a negative word has been spoken about ANY cachers....imagine that! Perhaps those that chime in here can follow our lead and try to keep personal attacks and comments to a minimum?

Don't be shy about ideas you have or places you'd like this org. to go. We'll listen, I promise.:)

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So, you're saying I shouldn't post the picture I put on Dave's FB page?

Haven't been around much lately but just wanted to say congrats to all the new board members. As one of the 1st original board members I can say that you guys have a great task at hand and hope that you can do GCMaine justice in representing all of Maine in this great activity we call Geocaching.

Thanks for all who participated in this year's Advisory board elections.