TW is now Closed

Golo100 · Feb 27, 2002

After a long run and actively participating in all the most viewed posts in this forum, I decided its time to go. I do not want to be the reason to cause threads to close, but I will not change my ways for nobody. As I have stated time and time again, I am an independent mind. I report to no one. Several threads have been closed after my intervention and I cannot function in an atmosphere of deletions of free thought. This was supposed to be the free-for-all forum. It blew the hell out of all the others by almost twice as many posts and 10 times as many viewers. But I guess this is not for me. Lurking is the way to go. Sorry for the inconveniences.

TW

doug · Feb 27, 2002

TW

I hear ya TW....this is suppossed to be the "open fourm" not for the light hearted. Rob...Maybe you could try saying that's enough to the culprits and then if no avail.....stop them from posting.....not all of everyone else!!!

suarezn · Feb 27, 2002

Censorship

I completely agree with superchopo on this one...As much as you didn't like our arguments, they were some of the most viewed threads. I fail to see the reason why the picture thread was closed. Could Robert explain what we can talk about in this "Open" forum?

jjsk · Feb 27, 2002

another question

could the picture thread be re-opened if we promise to play nice from now on?

Jane J. · Feb 27, 2002

I don't get it - who cares if the picture thread is closed? You can still look at the photos there and the gallery is still accessible, sooo...

Why would we want to resume a crazy conversation that ended with TW and AZB running for office? Why, God, why?

Criss Colon · Feb 27, 2002

"Mi dos centavos"!

Dr1 is an "Advocate" for all dr1 "users",posters,and "lurkers"! When a thread "degenerates into;"You are a "Chopo"!,"You are a bigger "Chopo","No,you are,I said it first","No,I said it first"!"My car costs more,you paid to much,my house costs more,I wouldn,t live there!!!!!!!!! What do you expect? If you want to fight,go to email.Fight all you want,don,t use dr1 bandwidth.What do you think a "Newcomer" who just came to DR! would think about "US", after reading a running "Fued" between "golo" and his many "Foes"?????...."I,m outta here,these people are "Nuts"! Dr1 has many "Forums",including the "Open" Forum. These "Forums"are available to increase the "Use" of DR!, not to "freighten" people away! Don,t worry "TW" I will "Flame" you at least once a week by email so you won,t feel left out! CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCc PS! I don,t believe you will be gone for long.Your "EGO" needs to be "exercised" publicly for you to feel important!

Pavan · Feb 27, 2002

TW will be back in disguise

don't worry about TW.

He will be back in disguise. He can't stay off DR1. He is hooked.

Robert · Feb 27, 2002

It's very simple and I have said it a million times already.

When threads turn into personal attacks, then appropriate action is taken.
If you have a problem with this simple rule, don't participate.

Why should we (DR1) waste our money on bandwidth, time and support so a few people can vent their frustrations and make childish attacks on others?

The offenders wouldn't have the guts to treat people like they do in a face to face situation, so we are certainly not going to allow it happen on our board.

El Jefe · Feb 27, 2002

Robert,

While I agree with what you did and most of what you said, I have to give TW some credit, he normally counterattacks, doesn't usually start things off and I believe that out of all, he and Chriss would probably be the two who would say it to someone's face.

Keep up the good work...

Escott · Feb 27, 2002

just some more unwanted thoughts...

I only speak for myself BTW

I have no problems with threads that don't suit me personally. I can choose not to view them. You get to remember which threads are complete nonsense.

I actually enjoy watching the fur fly sometimes. You get a lot of humor in some of those threads and as long as it isn't my fur that is flying...

Just me 2 cents Numero Uno, no change neccessary

Hlywud · Feb 27, 2002

jazzcom

I do the same, forget the threads I feel are intrusive and stupid. But Robert has a point also, do not participate. It is his board he pays the bills.

Hillbilly · Feb 27, 2002

Pissing contests seldom do good for a site. I have seen excellent and very high tech sites go under after people start to fight like kids in a school yard.

Like most of the posters, I, too, just tend to ignore these "fueds" as CCCCCCCCC called them....hell, I even make fun of the spelling, grammar and coherence of some posts...BTW, CC, it is
Feud, as in the hatfiel and McCoy Feud.....

Besides, pissin' contests seem to make the air smell bad....

HB

Jan · Feb 28, 2002

Don't Go...We Love You!!

I like a good argument sometimes but try never to attack a person. You can feud and still be kind. I for one enjoy most of TW's posts. Even though I don't agree with most of what he says I respect him for believing strongly in whatever it is he believes. I like hearing others views even tho they don't always agree with mine. What I don't like is when someone wants to try and change my views to match theirs. Sometimes here, I think people take too much personally and strike back when they just need to appriciate the others views and respond like an adult. Or be a bigger adult and don't respond at all. Just fight nice and all will be good.
Rob has the right to stop stupid posts....this is his house...we all are just guests! He lets us come here to play and we need to respect the rules he makes.
Please don't leave us TW....I, for one, will really miss you.

BembitaPSYMajor · Feb 28, 2002

Rules

I think we live in a world dictated by many rules...whomever doesn't like it - tough - leave. I too, try to stay away from those nonsense threads. I really dislike the back and forth stupid attacks on each other. Robert did right in closing it...TW can go...he's the one missing out. So, adios amigo - que te vaya SUPER bien!

AZB · Feb 28, 2002

Its not TW, but the people who envy him take the issues to extreme directions. TW can always support his arguments with straight facts; he lives in DR and gives valuable info to anyone in need of guidance.
Many foreigners who see themselves as kings among the poor dominicans (hotel workers and street venders) just can't stand the fact that a wealthy dominican like TW, out there stripping them off their skins to show their true colors. Its like onions, the more you peel the more tears you cry.
Just accept the fact, he is richer and more knowledgable than most of you DR beach dreamers who are working hard just to realize their dream vacation in sosua or puerto plata.
He lives the life of your fantasy and can prove his claims rather than some of you fake mouse potatoes who only know how to type empty words and attack his every post.
You all know whom I am referring to (this does not include the good folks of DR1 Ex: doug, CC, jim hinsch, missing DR, jan, jane J, Hillbilly, jefe, pepe, tiger etc).

AnnaC · Feb 28, 2002

What are fake mouse potatoes?

DRtechie · Feb 28, 2002

what you always wanted

TW - Please don't go. Your posts have always keapt me entertained and I was beginning to learn some stuff from you on the Business Forum. Come on be a sport, I'll even give you that new body you've always wanted if you stay.

<img src = "http://www.rpi.edu/~guerrr/elnuevogolo.jpg">

Jane J. · Feb 28, 2002

Anna Coniglio said:
What are fake mouse potatoes?

Too funny!

I understood it to be a play on the expressio 'couch potato' - meaning those of us who sit around the computer, instead of the TV. Why we're *fake* mouse potatoes, hmmm, I'm not sure...

AZB · Feb 28, 2002

"....some of you fake mouse potatoes who only know how to type empty words and attack his every post." AZB

well, what I really meant to say was that they are fake (not whom they claim to be) people who, at best, are nothing more than mouse potatoes (as opposed to a couch potatoe). get it?
Don't worry, you are not fake anna, I happen to like you.

DRtechie: that was very hi tech. Very cool, i hope TW will return.... now that his wish has come true.

Tom F. · Feb 28, 2002

TW

You are great when it comes to facts. It is your opinion that gets you into disagreement. I hope you keep posting and enjoy learning what the other side thinks. I too stay out of the bulls--- and post when I feel I have something to add. Seems like some of you are striving for that bronze status.

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