General assessment of people on the forum

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Suck up!

Wow first time I have ever been called that.

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

I joined this forum back in 2007. It was much smaller. Back then I didn't know any of the moderators and didn't much care too. It wasn't important. As the forum grew I was more frequently moderated. The more frequently I was moderated, the more frustrated I became. I reached to by PM and phone calls. Tran took time to listen to my concerns. The more we all spoke the more I began to understand what they were trying to create here.

I missed Camaro5FEST I snowed in. The following year was uneventful on C5 with very few moderations as I had adjusted to the culture. I did get to Camaro5FEST II. When I arrived I found that the staff I had planned to work with (the local SCCA) bailed on us. My Dealers and the C5 moderators pitched in. It wasn't easy, but we made it work. It was that situation that brought me in close contact with most of the moderators. I know why I worked so hard. I know why my Dealers worked so hard. There is a hard core business aspect to what we were doing. The moderators are volunteers. They are not paid to run the Fest or to moderate the forums. They do it because they are 5th Gen Camaro guys.

Look around the forums on the net. You'll not find one that has as many brand-x members as Camaro5. If there is a busier model specific forum out there I haven't found it yet. People come to Camaro5 because they find it to be an online community they feel at home in. I hope that the new members and guests take the time to learn the C5 online culture and make it their own. I have no idea how long C5 will remain such a great place to be a part of, but having been on other forums I know it won't last all that long so enjoy it while you can.

Overall I am a pretty calm guy though some may disagree. There are a few thing that set me off. Lighting up the moderators is one of them. When you have invested as much time in building the C5 community, when you have volunteered hundreds and hundreds of hours to create C5FEST IV, when you have invested a fraction of the time the moderators do in C5 you will have earned the right to discuss with any moderator one on one your concerns about how they work and not before.

It goes deeper than the moderators. I have developed a great many friendships with C5 members here and abroad. There is nothing that makes me feel better than a PM, email or Sat call from one of our own serving in the military. When I was having a difficult time with my fathers health I can't tell you how much it meant to have a PM, email of phone call with prayers and offers of support. Camaro5 is my neighborhood. Because of Camaro5 I don't think there is a city I visit where I don't have friends. Not a name and avatar, a real friend and that includes a good share of the moderators.

The moderators have earned their place on C5. I appreciate what they have done and thank them for doing it well. If you can't say the same, if you don't like the culture here at C5 ,here is your hat. What's your hurry. Don't let the door slam on your backside while you leave.

Think about it. Maybe you should delete some of your posts on the forums regarding the moderators. Maybe you should thank them because as much as you say you don't like it you are still here. Be grateful I am not a moderator, because my ban hammer would be worn out and the thread locked after I closed this post.

Well said JP!

I have been lurking in this thread but never posted because I couldn't figure out exactly what to say. Thank you for posting my thoughts.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Well said JP!

I have been lurking in this thread but never posted because I couldn't figure out exactly what to say. Thank you for posting my thoughts.

He nailed it...


...except for that part about don't bash the moderators...

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Question: How do we know who are Moderators on this site? Not complaining... just curious.

Look for red name tags.

I'm not locking this thread right now. I just wanted to share that this site means a lot to me, so any decisions I make to improve the site—weeding out the trolls, deleting the spam, organizing threads—is all in the name of making Camaro5 the best it can be.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Question: How do we know who are Moderators on this site? Not complaining... just curious.

Members have their name in Dark Red
Moderators have their name in Red Itallics
and Sponsors are in Underlined Green Itallics

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by RallySS

Flame suit on:

I came to this thread after being a part of TBSSOwners, following LS1Tech, and quite a few others. That being said, this forum has great info and quite a few helpful people BUT has an overabundance of:

1. Jealous people who can't seem to grasp the thought of congratulating someone on their new car, even if dad/mom got it for them.
2. Uptight people who don't want anyone looking at their car the wrong way, playing a joke on them, or voicing their opinion (after op asked for it) for absolute fear the end of the world will be brought upon them and their car.
3. Overtly politically correct people who can't take a joke, statement, or basically any other idea that is other than their own with a chuckle and would rather bash the op into the ground or yell "racist" for what they perceived the comment to mean.

That being said, there is also the greater majority who can take it as they dish it, don't get offended much, and do give grats when new members join regardless of situations, and for them I say thank you and I enjoy your humor and friendliness quite a bit, especially the sarcastic, non PC posts. Everyone else needs to put on their "man pants" and GTFO.

[MrGood]

Here's to you sir. Way to tell it like it is!

[tramtwo]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Members have their name in Dark Red
Moderators have their name in Red Itallics
and Sponsors are in Underlined Green Itallics

Still isn't a moderator that drives a convertible... unless something has changed.

And no I am not throwing my hat in the ring... I lack the necessary tact.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Wow first time I have ever been called that.

Just having a little fun, man. No harm meant.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Members have their name in Dark Red
Moderators have their name in Red Itallics
and Sponsors are in Underlined Green Itallics

Thanks very much. And you guys do a great job as far as I can tell. Love the site.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Members have their name in Dark Red
Moderators have their name in Red Itallics
and Sponsors are in Underlined Green Itallics

I am still waiting on my royalty check for the C5 site use of Pedders RED

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

I am still waiting on my royalty check for the C5 site use of Pedders RED

I thought we took care of that a couple years ago? Tran asked me to do it (I think he was busy with other things at the time) and the fee was $3.62. I distinctly remember uploading 1 twoonie, 1 loonie, 6 dimes (couldn't find any quarters), and 2 pennies to my computer & e-mailing them to you.

In the e-mail it said that you had to use a broadband ethernet connection to collect as the process doesn't work wirelessly (otherwise, how can the money go from my computer to you?) and a phone line doesn't have the bandwidth to carry the coins. If there was a problem you should have said something then. Because if you don't have it by now then I guess you're out of luck, I'm not going to send you another payment.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I thought we took care of that a couple years ago? Tran asked me to do it (I think he was busy with other things at the time) and the fee was $3.62. I distinctly remember uploading 1 twoonie, 1 loonie, 6 dimes (couldn't find any quarters), and 2 pennies to my computer & e-mailing them to you.

In the e-mail it said that you had to use a broadband ethernet connection to collect as the process doesn't work wirelessly (otherwise, how can the money go from my computer to you?) and a phone line doesn't have the bandwidth to carry the coins. If there was a problem you should have said something then. Because if you don't have it by now then I guess you're out of luck, I'm not going to send you another payment.