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Sorry
@af123 i hadn't realised you moved it - it just disappeared, so naturally assumed it had been deleted because "
i'm another one of those lousy, low life, non-contributing, scum-bag, and younger new members" (which over the last couple of days has pretty much been the view from the "seniors" on here - with some exceptions from decent members of course!) - so i stand corrected with a smile
I don't think some of these old fellas can take banter!
Leaving all of the "and another thing!"s aside, please read again the original post from Black Hole that started this whole thing
I did read it before and again just now for clarity, and here's what he said....
Do you honestly think that wouldn't have been looked into? You may be new here, but the HDR-FOX hit the streets in 2010 and this forum (or its precursor) has been around almost as long.
@af123 was that a fair and
positive response to a very
legitimate question from a new member who was only trying to help?
....Come on be objective 'af' - why can BH get away with
non-contributive stuff like that, then, and over the past 8 years - but new members can't? - When we do give him a taste of his own medicine, you vilify us! - it's double standards - which is why i cheekily suggested for someone like me (or another equally younger new member) a chance at being a moderator, so we can moderate him, and other negative like minded members' content, and pull them up on it. I'm sorry to say, but the balance is all wrong on this forum.
Some of the "seniors" (not necessarily in age but length of service/contribution) think they can get away with writing crap, and some (but not all) are showing favouritism towards their fellow piers, especially Black Hole, just because he's been around for so long, and/or contributed so much content. When it comes down to it, is that really the deciding factor here? - that you don't want BH and the gang to leave this forum?
Look at the way he shouted down one of our female members on here - it's disgusting!
Think about the future, the new members will eventually take up the slack BUT with
positive reinforcement NOT direct criticism to make them feel worthless, and not contribute ever again, then subsequently leave!
I think Martin said it best in his post with
@Stardust - (WHICH SPEAKS VOLUMES).... and look at the response back....
....i'm afraid to say i'm a back seat driver when it comes to actual programming i'm afraid. I know it's not the news you guy's wanted to hear but i hope to contribute in other ways if possible
There are lots of members who make valuable contributions to the Forum without ever writing a line of code. Suggesting new requirements or pointing out things that are awkward to do or reporting bugs or just asking for advice on the best way to accomplish a task. Any Forum like this needs a mix of developers, people with technical skills and users to flourish.
Ah, you're too kind - THANKYOU
CAN I SUGGEST WE ALL WRITE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS else WRITE NOTHING!!!
I've said my peace, now it's down to you, and the senior moderators to be tougher on those who don't value our opinions or suggestions, and cut us new members some slack, yeah?
@af123
@MartinLiddle
Lastly, are you guys going to take seriously a thumbs down, dislike button, request or not? So we can help you moderate the negative, put down comments, when you guy's aren't around all the time.
Please consider it - thank you
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Never knew he was French.