sartre 0 #1 February 29, 2008 OK, a very few people have made a large number of posts complaining about the direction Bonfire has taken. Personally, I think it's time for those of us that think it's an improvement to speak up. Maybe we could call upon the disgruntled to leave the whining in the other threads and do like KBordson's mom advises for this thread: If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. I, for one, have no problem with the so called "cleaned up" Bonfire. I think it's an improvement over the direction it had taken. However, if I were to become repeatedly upset over decisions being made, knowing that bitching about it would not change anything, I think I'd just take my happy ass elsewhere. But that's just me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #2 February 29, 2008 It's okay to me.... I can't post as much stupid stuff as I used to, but it sure has been sanitized down a lot... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #3 February 29, 2008 Yes, I was going to mention that I'm no longer afraid to open your attachments.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #4 February 29, 2008 Quote Yes, I was going to mention that I'm no longer afraid to open your attachments.... well be careful... what I can't post, I CAN PM.... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites futuredivot 0 #5 February 29, 2008 Just don't PM a BM in th AM.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #6 February 29, 2008 Watch out, he can send picture messages to your phone too...with the new ADA rules, BV is on the drunk dial list. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #7 February 29, 2008 Quote Just don't PM a BM in th AM. still puking over that last one eh? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #8 February 29, 2008 i prefer the new direction. I never opened a lot of the thread that i suspected were purile, or just really poor taste. But at least now there are a lot less threads that i dont feel like opening You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #9 February 29, 2008 Quote i prefer the new direction. I never opened a lot of the thread that i suspected were purile, or just really poor taste. But at least now there are a lot less threads that i dont feel like opening Exactly. And you even spelled most of the words right. Are you starting to CARE about your poor typing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DFWAJG 4 #10 February 29, 2008 Good for you Sartre! I'm sooo tired of all of the whining. I'm with ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #11 February 29, 2008 Yay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shell666 0 #12 February 29, 2008 Me too. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites futuredivot 0 #13 February 29, 2008 Oh great Ya'll vave validated her. Now we'll never control that ego You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #14 February 29, 2008 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shell666 0 #15 February 29, 2008 Quote Oh great Ya'll vave validated her. Now we'll never control that ego Tsk tsk tsk ... didn't you read the disclaimer about "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #16 February 29, 2008 Quote Oh great Ya'll vave validated her. Now we'll never control that ego Hey, I've ALWAYS known how wonderful I am. I don't need no stinkin' validation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #17 February 29, 2008 Quote Me too. Nice attachmentYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jasonRose 0 #18 February 29, 2008 Sorry, I disagree.. I love to read and if I read something that I don’t agree with then I just skim through it or comment accordingly but I don’t ask someone to stop expressing themselves. Hearing/stating opinions or BS is a fundamental freedom that we should all have. These forums are fun for skydivers and like any group of people each person has their own personality good and bad, when these personalities are put together as a whole it gives the group character. If you can’t take the heat get out of kitchen or in the case of DZ.com shut your mouth or you’ll get banned. Freedom of speech has been censored again... For Americans, someone thought it was important to limit what a government could do why an how do you think that all came about? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #19 February 29, 2008 Quote Sorry, I disagree.. I love to read and if I read something that I don’t agree with then I just skim through it or comment accordingly but I don’t ask someone to stop expressing themselves. Hearing/stating opinions or BS is a fundamental freedom that we should all have. These forums are fun for skydivers and like any group of people each person has their own personality good and bad, when these personalities are put together as a whole it gives the group character. If you can’t take the heat get out of kitchen or in the case of DZ.com shut your mouth or you’ll get banned. Freedom of speech has been censored again... For Americans, someone thought it was important to limit what a government could do why an how do you think that all came about? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. So the 12 other whining threads don't provide you with an adequate forum for your thoughts? I guess you skimmed through my post where I suggested that the whining could be kept outside of this thread. As for the free speech aspect, first of all, this is not a government regulated web site. Nor is it even owned by an American. So, as has been said numerous times before, and much better I might add, you don't have any "rights" if you choose to post on here. You go by the rules of the house or you don't get to stay in this house. The mere fact that the whining threads have not been deleted should be sufficient to qwell your fears of oppression by the big bad Moderators. Oh, and you apparently skimmed this part as well: Quote However, if I were to become repeatedly upset over decisions being made, knowing that bitching about it would not change anything, I think I'd just take my happy ass elsewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Baksteen 84 #20 February 29, 2008 Me Agree. I haven't got a problem with BS threads as such, but it is nice not to have to fear anymore that an innocent looking thread could get me into trouble at work. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #21 February 29, 2008 So could you post your boobies so we can all say how nice they are Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #22 February 29, 2008 I think we're supposed to stick to PM's for that sort of thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #23 February 29, 2008 King Bush I would be proud...a kinder, gentler Bonfire.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #24 February 29, 2008 Quote I think we're supposed to stick to PM's for that sort of thing. How's that work? Examples required. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #25 February 29, 2008 Quote Quote Sorry, I disagree.. I love to read and if I read something that I don’t agree with then I just skim through it or comment accordingly but I don’t ask someone to stop expressing themselves. Hearing/stating opinions or BS is a fundamental freedom that we should all have. These forums are fun for skydivers and like any group of people each person has their own personality good and bad, when these personalities are put together as a whole it gives the group character. If you can’t take the heat get out of kitchen or in the case of DZ.com shut your mouth or you’ll get banned. Freedom of speech has been censored again... For Americans, someone thought it was important to limit what a government could do why an how do you think that all came about? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. So the 12 other whining threads don't provide you with an adequate forum for your thoughts? I guess you skimmed through my post where I suggested that the whining could be kept outside of this thread. As for the free speech aspect, first of all, this is not a government regulated web site. Nor is it even owned by an American. So, as has been said numerous times before, and much better I might add, you don't have any "rights" if you choose to post on here. You go by the rules of the house or you don't get to stay in this house. The mere fact that the whining threads have not been deleted should be sufficient to qwell your fears of oppression by the big bad Moderators. Oh, and you apparently skimmed this part as well: Quote However, if I were to become repeatedly upset over decisions being made, knowing that bitching about it would not change anything, I think I'd just take my happy ass elsewhere. You mean like the whining you are doing about the whining that you don't want in your no whining thread or did you mean that only you can whine about the people that don't agree with you and does that mean the the people that do agree with you can whine in this thread too. I'm ok with the direction the bonfire is going, I guess. I just wish someone would let us know to what level it is going to be sanitized. I also wish someone would own up to why it is. It has nothing to do with making all of you non whiners more comfortable here. It's about advertisers and I hope he was not counting on the hit count from the bonfire to maintain all of the flashy new advertisers because the bonfire is going down the tubes. There is no entertainment here at all. 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BillyVance 34 #2 February 29, 2008 It's okay to me.... I can't post as much stupid stuff as I used to, but it sure has been sanitized down a lot... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #3 February 29, 2008 Yes, I was going to mention that I'm no longer afraid to open your attachments.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 February 29, 2008 Quote Yes, I was going to mention that I'm no longer afraid to open your attachments.... well be careful... what I can't post, I CAN PM.... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #5 February 29, 2008 Just don't PM a BM in th AM.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 February 29, 2008 Watch out, he can send picture messages to your phone too...with the new ADA rules, BV is on the drunk dial list. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 February 29, 2008 Quote Just don't PM a BM in th AM. still puking over that last one eh? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 February 29, 2008 i prefer the new direction. I never opened a lot of the thread that i suspected were purile, or just really poor taste. But at least now there are a lot less threads that i dont feel like opening You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #9 February 29, 2008 Quote i prefer the new direction. I never opened a lot of the thread that i suspected were purile, or just really poor taste. But at least now there are a lot less threads that i dont feel like opening Exactly. And you even spelled most of the words right. Are you starting to CARE about your poor typing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #10 February 29, 2008 Good for you Sartre! I'm sooo tired of all of the whining. I'm with ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #12 February 29, 2008 Me too. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #13 February 29, 2008 Oh great Ya'll vave validated her. Now we'll never control that ego You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #15 February 29, 2008 Quote Oh great Ya'll vave validated her. Now we'll never control that ego Tsk tsk tsk ... didn't you read the disclaimer about "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #16 February 29, 2008 Quote Oh great Ya'll vave validated her. Now we'll never control that ego Hey, I've ALWAYS known how wonderful I am. I don't need no stinkin' validation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #17 February 29, 2008 Quote Me too. Nice attachmentYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #18 February 29, 2008 Sorry, I disagree.. I love to read and if I read something that I don’t agree with then I just skim through it or comment accordingly but I don’t ask someone to stop expressing themselves. Hearing/stating opinions or BS is a fundamental freedom that we should all have. These forums are fun for skydivers and like any group of people each person has their own personality good and bad, when these personalities are put together as a whole it gives the group character. If you can’t take the heat get out of kitchen or in the case of DZ.com shut your mouth or you’ll get banned. Freedom of speech has been censored again... For Americans, someone thought it was important to limit what a government could do why an how do you think that all came about? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #19 February 29, 2008 Quote Sorry, I disagree.. I love to read and if I read something that I don’t agree with then I just skim through it or comment accordingly but I don’t ask someone to stop expressing themselves. Hearing/stating opinions or BS is a fundamental freedom that we should all have. These forums are fun for skydivers and like any group of people each person has their own personality good and bad, when these personalities are put together as a whole it gives the group character. If you can’t take the heat get out of kitchen or in the case of DZ.com shut your mouth or you’ll get banned. Freedom of speech has been censored again... For Americans, someone thought it was important to limit what a government could do why an how do you think that all came about? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. So the 12 other whining threads don't provide you with an adequate forum for your thoughts? I guess you skimmed through my post where I suggested that the whining could be kept outside of this thread. As for the free speech aspect, first of all, this is not a government regulated web site. Nor is it even owned by an American. So, as has been said numerous times before, and much better I might add, you don't have any "rights" if you choose to post on here. You go by the rules of the house or you don't get to stay in this house. The mere fact that the whining threads have not been deleted should be sufficient to qwell your fears of oppression by the big bad Moderators. Oh, and you apparently skimmed this part as well: Quote However, if I were to become repeatedly upset over decisions being made, knowing that bitching about it would not change anything, I think I'd just take my happy ass elsewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #20 February 29, 2008 Me Agree. I haven't got a problem with BS threads as such, but it is nice not to have to fear anymore that an innocent looking thread could get me into trouble at work. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #21 February 29, 2008 So could you post your boobies so we can all say how nice they are Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #22 February 29, 2008 I think we're supposed to stick to PM's for that sort of thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 February 29, 2008 King Bush I would be proud...a kinder, gentler Bonfire.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 February 29, 2008 Quote I think we're supposed to stick to PM's for that sort of thing. How's that work? Examples required. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #25 February 29, 2008 Quote Quote Sorry, I disagree.. I love to read and if I read something that I don’t agree with then I just skim through it or comment accordingly but I don’t ask someone to stop expressing themselves. Hearing/stating opinions or BS is a fundamental freedom that we should all have. These forums are fun for skydivers and like any group of people each person has their own personality good and bad, when these personalities are put together as a whole it gives the group character. If you can’t take the heat get out of kitchen or in the case of DZ.com shut your mouth or you’ll get banned. Freedom of speech has been censored again... For Americans, someone thought it was important to limit what a government could do why an how do you think that all came about? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. So the 12 other whining threads don't provide you with an adequate forum for your thoughts? I guess you skimmed through my post where I suggested that the whining could be kept outside of this thread. As for the free speech aspect, first of all, this is not a government regulated web site. Nor is it even owned by an American. So, as has been said numerous times before, and much better I might add, you don't have any "rights" if you choose to post on here. You go by the rules of the house or you don't get to stay in this house. The mere fact that the whining threads have not been deleted should be sufficient to qwell your fears of oppression by the big bad Moderators. Oh, and you apparently skimmed this part as well: Quote However, if I were to become repeatedly upset over decisions being made, knowing that bitching about it would not change anything, I think I'd just take my happy ass elsewhere. You mean like the whining you are doing about the whining that you don't want in your no whining thread or did you mean that only you can whine about the people that don't agree with you and does that mean the the people that do agree with you can whine in this thread too. I'm ok with the direction the bonfire is going, I guess. I just wish someone would let us know to what level it is going to be sanitized. I also wish someone would own up to why it is. It has nothing to do with making all of you non whiners more comfortable here. It's about advertisers and I hope he was not counting on the hit count from the bonfire to maintain all of the flashy new advertisers because the bonfire is going down the tubes. There is no entertainment here at all. Oh and I didn't miss the part about no whining,I was just following your lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
