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and this is where I agree to a point.. back then we had ONE PERSON IN CHARGE...today we have group.. and I have to say the group thing is not working as well..because what one mod will let go another won't..so that mod nukes it you guys being on the same page.. will be a big help..

Ed



See I don't agree with this. Most of the present moderators have always been around except maybe Phil is gone. Its just that John was the most vocal and most active of the moderators on this site. Let's face it he was just "louder" and was not shy about sharing his opinions. I didn't necessarily think he was the leader. It has always been kind of a shared leadership in my opinion. Now Moe and Chy are the administrators so I consider them the "leaders".

As far as the cliqueiness goes, I felt that at the very first Rally I attended. I think it was GA 07. I came by myself and didn't really know anybody and didn't feel included but the more Rallies I attended I felt more accepted. I don't think that is a big deal it's just the way life is. If you are the new kid in class you just have to get to know people and find someone you have something specific in common with. I have never really felt that though on the site. Most people just speak their peace. I have never really seen anyone criticized for giving their opinion unless they were intentionally being obnoxious.

I also have to say I agree a lot with what Bedouin says. I am a member of only two internet sites. Here and the one for Thunderbirds. Over there they have no moderators. In three years there may have been 2-3 instances where things got out of hand, but the members themselves handled it. Like he said we are all big boys and girls and should be able to treat each other decently without loosing our cool.

That's it. I do enjoy this site more when a sense of humor is involved. That's why I am returning to my philosophy of short, shallow and hopefully humorous posts. Yota understands what I'm talking about. He's the "King" of shallow.

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