05/2014 - Awesome, we are awesome, for the few that cut muster

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Originally Posted by Siochana

You know what I'm saying.....


(IMO many if not most newbies don't really get a chance, educated or encouraged to contribute and join in. MOST get ridiculed and have their access cut before they have any chance to learn the ropes and become a useful member.)

I bet that almost all new members (Especially those that are not paying members from the beginning) don't get a realistic chance to learn the unspoken rules before being cut off and told to fuck off....thereby alienating the vast majority of possibly valuable new posters.

The Einsteins, Hugh Hefners (NO way he was cool until he made a name for himself with Playboy), Larry Flynts and Jimmy DRs of the world would not make the cut these days and it's a shame. (AND our loss)

I'm done now...nothing to see here....as you were! :rolleyes::rofl:

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There is enough stuff in the free area to read. Using the thank you button shows that they read things.


Joining for a year gets even more access.


They can even get involved in some of the conversations.

The two year deal is fair and anyone living in the US can use google Wallet to pay

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Originally Posted by Siochana

You know what I'm saying.....


(IMO many if not most newbies don't really get a chance, educated or encouraged to contribute and join in. MOST get ridiculed and have their access cut before they have any chance to learn the ropes and become a useful member.)

I bet that almost all new members (Especially those that are not paying members from the beginning) don't get a realistic chance to learn the unspoken rules before being cut off and told to fuck off....thereby alienating the vast majority of possibly valuable new posters.

The Einsteins, Hugh Hefners (NO way he was cool until he made a name for himself with Playboy), Larry Flynts and Jimmy DRs of the world would not make the cut these days and it's a shame. (AND our loss)

I'm done now...nothing to see here....as you were! :rolleyes::rofl:

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You are the beginning of the Ten Year club which will have many dozens over time.

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Originally Posted by Señor JDR of Medellin

But there are so many other boards where they can ask 5,000 questions and get educated.


Am I glad that actually have a real job and don't live off of income from this discussion.


I changed the title, to something you may agree with, I hope.:iconTU:

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I'm with Hunter here. I would've picked something more appropriate like "Koom-bay-ya, Mothafuckas!"

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Originally Posted by Señor JDR of Medellin

There is enough stuff in the free area to read. Using the thank you button shows that they read things.


Joining for a year gets even more access.


They can even get involved in some of the conversations.

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I have to agree with Jimmy... Everyone has something to talk about... I know I can sure start a topic on just about everything... And the guy requesting info on Medellin, said he went to Barranquilla and found a good take out place... Least he could have mentioned name, location, price, etc... Or something else he experienced there... Give and take and he didn't give anything and probably would have been good, needed, interesting things we all could have used... Im sure putting up some info and he would have got more then he wished for in return...

He could have but didn't.

We could have guided him a little before cutting him off cold....but didn't.

It appears that we did not make any effort to communicate and educate.

"Teach a man to fish" and all that.

Now we do not have him as a potentially good contributing member.


I'm definitely not saying anyone needs to hold his hand, give him 1000 chances and do everything for him, but it looks like we did not make any effort at all.

I believe that there are many here that needed a little assistance at the beginning and are now active members.

Did this guy ever have that chance?

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Originally Posted by BrooklynBeas

I have to agree with Jimmy... Everyone has something to talk about... I know I can sure start a topic on just about everything... And the guy requesting info on Medellin, said he went to Barranquilla and found a good take out place... Least he could have mentioned name, location, price, etc... Or something else he experienced there... Give and take and he didn't give anything and [it] probably would have been good, needed, interesting things we all could have used... Im sure putting up some info and he would have got more then he wished for in return...

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At the end of the day it really is not that important to me, just a basic interest, but if I had a vested or financial interest in this (and I don't) I'd be insisting that we take a little time with new members and let them know what it takes to be a member in good standing and not just boot them out without making some effort. (This may be a case of my work overlapping my private life, who knows LOL)

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding the process... :confused: (Wouldn't be the first time :wink::lol:)

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Originally Posted by Siochana

He could have but didn't.

We could have guided him a little before cutting him off cold....but didn't.

It appears that we did not make any effort to communicate and educate.

"Teach a man to fish" and all that.

Now we do not have him as a potentially good contributing member.


I'm definitely not saying anyone needs to hold his hand, give him 1000 chances and do everything for him, but it looks like we did not make any effort at all.

I believe that there are many here that needed a little assistance at the beginning and are now active members.

Did this guy ever have that chance?



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I will tell them all to PM you so you can educate and teach them all.

A chance? The guy been here 6 months and just asks questions.

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Originally Posted by Siochana

He could have but didn't.

We could have guided him a little before cutting him off cold....but didn't.

It appears that we did not make any effort to communicate and educate.

"Teach a man to fish" and all that.

Now we do not have him as a potentially good contributing member.


I'm definitely not saying anyone needs to hold his hand, give him 1000 chances and do everything for him, but it looks like we did not make any effort at all.

I believe that there are many here that needed a little assistance at the beginning and are now active members.

Did this guy ever have that chance?



At the end of the day it really is not that important to me, just a basic interest, but if I had a vested or financial interest in this (and I don't) I'd be insisting that we take a little time with new members and let them know what it takes to be a member in good standing and not just boot them out without making some effort. (This may be a case of my work overlapping my private life, who knows LOL)

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding the process... :confused: (Wouldn't be the first time :wink::lol:)

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I dont remember this one in particular, bt I hear where ya coming from... We could have said it's in the reports, or why don't you tell us about Barranquilla and we will trade info... True, though a lot do get chased away... It would benefit if he did have quality info thought, but we will never know... And, if he never bought access to TR, the boss will be losing some money... Good thing he does have another "job"... Maybe we should be a little more "tactful" aka Kevy... lol

But 6 months, no info, just questions... It's eventually time to figure it out...

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Originally Posted by BrooklynBeas

I dont remember this one in particular, bt I hear where ya coming from... We could have said it's in the reports, or why don't you tell us about Barranquilla and we will trade info... True, though a lot do get chased away... It would benefit if he did have quality info thought, but we will never know... And, if he never bought access to TR, the boss will be losing some money... Good thing he does have another "job"... Maybe we should be a little more "tactful" aka Kevy... lol

But 6 months, no info, just questions... It's eventually time to figure it out...

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How but that lurker buddy you had in Meddy. A complete waste.

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Originally Posted by Señor JDR of Medellin

How but that lurker buddy you had in Meddy. A complete waste.

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Not trying to stick up for anyone, but part of it is to pay for TR access... It pays for the board to stay online, which some extra for the guy that started it all and made it happen (that's you!)... Most of us active guys have helped, or have been helped others at one time or another... Not everyone knows all about everything... Sharing and caring helps us all, even the vets... Some of the newbie lurkers, from what i've heard out of their mouths, is they feel they have nothing new to share... I tell them all we like to read reports/see pictures from everyone.. a lot of the times, when they do post a report, they turn out very useful and entertaining.. And last but very not least, being active has helped me meet many great friends from around the country...

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Originally Posted by BrooklynBeas

Not trying to stick up for anyone, but part of it is to pay for TR access...

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Many are great with support but there are a few that won't give anything. Then there are those that don't know how, but once they do, they give support very fast.

Just a note from the grammar nazi:

It should be 'pass muster' or 'make the cut'

No soup for you, Jimmy :)







And to think that it ain't even my native language....