I get to see who does what

[RC Storick]

While looking at the board I can see who is looking at what. From what I can tell there is a lot of activity on the PAMPA board. I have received emails stating that I should not have this here. But everyone seems interested in whats happening so it stays. Its kinda like the Nielson ratings.

2276 views in less than four days.

[Bradley Walker]

Yes, Robert it will be popular (tell me how I know).

So is porn, crack, etc.

Don't say I did not warn you...

[Just One-eye]

 it will be popular

So is porn, crack, etc.

The nasty bruhaha at the other place when John Brodak ran for PAMPA office was part of why I never wanted to spend time there (no, not the Ultra Hobbies Forum that Brad hosted). 

[Larry Cunningham]

It's popular because it is controversial, and on the internet controversy starts arguments
and fights, which are popular to watch. There's a flywheel effect, they keep running on their
own stored kinetic energy, which some "spectators" like to spin up periodically.

I'm afraid PAMPA "discussions" are like all religion and politics, never really resolved and a
constant opportunity to flame.

Just my opinion. I've promised myself to stay out, because I'm one of those who get
caught up in such stuff, when I know better. (We'll see how that goes. I do like seeing
it separated from the model airplane talk.)

L.

"I'll play it first and tell you what it is later." -Miles Davis

[RC Storick]

Just my opinion. I've promised myself to stay out, because I'm one of those who get
caught up in such stuff, when I know better. (We'll see how that goes. I do like seeing
it separated from the model airplane talk.)

Thats why it was done. So we have a different channel to look at instead of it filtering into the network.

[Alan Hahn]

Thats why it was done. So we have a different channel to look at instead of it filtering in to the network.

I guess you are right. Sort of like putting a lightening rod somewhere else!

[RC Storick]

NIMBY

[Richard Grogan]

Sparky, Maybe you should rename the new forum, "The Rubber Room"!... Where ideas are bounced and no one gets hurt!! 

[Clint Ormosen]

2276 views in less than four days.

I think that for some people, it's like a car accident. They can't help themselves even though they don't want to look.

[De Hill]

Sparky,

Stunt Hangar got big and put SSw just about out of business. Why??? No politics.

Now for some reason you are allowing politics after you said there would be none.

What advantage do you think that you are going to get by allowing pampa politics?

[RandySmith]

The  PAMPA  forum  can be used  to talk about  PAMPA and  PAMPA business, it really  doesn't  have  to be  a  Forum  for  arguing about  the  AMA's  BOM  rule. of which  PAMPA  has  little  to  no  control  over.

Randy

[RC Storick]

Sparky,
Stunt Hangar got big and put SSw just about out of business. Why??? No politics.
Now for some reason you are allowing politics after you said there would be none.
What advantage do you think that you are going to get by allowing pampa politics?

This is a trial run to include everyone. Stunt Hangar flourished because of the way its structured. Also it has become big because of the benevolent dictatorship and I don't try to impose my will on anyone (I would love to do so at times but I don't).
Its OK to disagree as long as its done with decorum and dignity.

Eveyone needs a place to air their questions and concerns. As long as it can be done in a civil manner this will work. If not Poof!

[De Hill]

You have put two pro BOM Pro status quo pampa people in charge of your pampa forum. They have veto (poof) control. It would have worked better if you had guys with  two opposing viewpoints as moderators.

They can (and will) vaporize any viewpoint that makes good sense and hurts their argument. This is still happening on a dying controline forum we all know about.

You should have appointed Brett Buck and Peabody as moderators. That would have been entertaining!

[RC Storick]

You have put two pro BOM Pro status quo pampa people in charge of your pampa forum. They have veto (poof) control. It would have worked better if you had guys with  two opposing viewpoints as moderators.
They can (and will) vaporize any viewpoint that makes good sense and hurts their argument. This is still happening on a dying controline forum we all know about.
You should have appointed Brett Buck and Peabody as moderators. That would have been entertaining!

Could happen.

[De Hill]

You shoulda done it Sparky.

Brett and Peabody could have fielded pampa questions and offended each other at the same time!

They could vaporize viewpoints they didn't like.

Hmm.. then there would be nothing on the pampa section to offend anyone.

And we could still be entertained by the Brett and Peabody show!

[Clayton Smith]

Robert:

Bet you didn't see this one.  The TEOSAWKI shares the distinction of the first product gratuitously criticized by the new PAMPA Discussion (Reply #39 on the now shut down BOM thread).  It suggests that the TEOSAWKI can cause contest boycotts and offend the media.

Based on the early results of your poll it looks like the gravedancers want to watch the destruction.  You need to limit participation to PAMPA members only so the rest of us can stay clear.

Clayton Smith
AMA 16879
High Point, NC

[john e. holliday]

If only people like myself would just put themselves in a position like they are face to face with a person it would be a lot better.  I had the privilage of talking face to face with Cunningham and McClain at VSC one year and its make a difference.  DOC Holliday