Matt, What has your post got to do with the topic?
Have you given any thought to how bored you will be without someone taking an opposing view? Or are you looking forward to just reading your own comments without challenge?
Just how is collecting this information going to eliminate "personal attacks" in a post?
The premise makes no sense at all. The pilot has used the power to remove posts and ban posters all along.
Those that think knowing the identity of those who pose uncomfortable questions and question the positions of other posters is going to make the forum a better place are mistaken.
All this direction will do is result in a group of posters of a like mind and stifle any voices of real dissention.
The reality is the collection of this information has VERY LITTLE if anything to do with policing the forum but EVERTHING TO DO WITH MARKETING.
What's next, race, religion, social security number, voting record, occupation?
When you are back from the playground Brent, please explain how this new policy is going to make the forum better. We are also very interested in your answers to the previously asked questions.
Note to those posters who think this is a good idea: the tools are already in place for the Pilot to moderate the forum.
Knowing gender, zipcode, and age as well as name rank and serial number of a poster does not infulence this ability at all.
Actually, Malcolm, my argument is against being mindless.
It's a good bet that a number of recreational businesses that rely on travel or using gas (boating) will or are suffering a downturn. Those that have productive partnerships will fare better than those who don't.
Yes, TT is important to Steamboat at this time but Steamboat is also important to the economic survival of the business of TT.
No party here should be entering a negotiation with threats at this time. The best deal is the one that is good for both parties. TT is not in any position to play hardball any more than Steamboat is. Do you disagree?
Where would TT go? In this economic climate I doublt any city would be willing to pony up the money to build or enhance fields for this purpose.
This "if you don't build it we will move" is a tactic used by major league teams in the past but with cities facing economic challenges it will be less productive.
TT has seen a decided downturn in their participation. I suspect this trend will not reverse any time soon. Does anyone really think that they are in the driver's seat on this one?
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Matt,
What has your post got to do with the topic?
Have you given any thought to how bored you will be without someone taking an opposing view? Or are you looking forward to just reading your own comments without challenge?
July 24, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Matt,
Your "cure" is much worse than the infrequent "disease."
July 24, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Departing jets 42 percent full in June
Isn't it obvious that if it's "half the distance and twice the price" that fewer travelers would fly? What is surprising about this?
July 24, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Just how is collecting this information going to eliminate "personal attacks" in a post?
The premise makes no sense at all. The pilot has used the power to remove posts and ban posters all along.
Those that think knowing the identity of those who pose uncomfortable questions and question the positions of other posters is going to make the forum a better place are mistaken.
All this direction will do is result in a group of posters of a like mind and stifle any voices of real dissention.
The reality is the collection of this information has VERY LITTLE if anything to do with policing the forum but EVERTHING TO DO WITH MARKETING.
What's next, race, religion, social security number, voting record, occupation?
When you are back from the playground Brent, please explain how this new policy is going to make the forum better. We are also very interested in your answers to the previously asked questions.
Note to those posters who think this is a good idea: the tools are already in place for the Pilot to moderate the forum.
Knowing gender, zipcode, and age as well as name rank and serial number of a poster does not infulence this ability at all.
It's a smoke screen folks. Wake up.
July 24, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Brent,
Have fun at the playground, but please address the real questions posed:
What do gender, age, and zip have to do with posting?
Will you be using the list to sell advertising?
What individuals, company, or organizations may eventually have access?
July 24, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Brent,
Ever hear of Mark Twain?
Additionally what does gender, zipcode, and year of birth have to do with posting?
Is it just possible you are using this as a excuse to gather this data for some other purpose?
Does selling advertising have anything to do with this ?
July 24, 2008 at 4:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Bar set higher for developers
And just how is the money being spent?
Where is the followup on the status of all the city invented "affordable housing" offices?
How many units? Who bought?
In short, are these programs productive?
Where is the accountability?
July 23, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Triple Crown could stay
Actually, Malcolm, my argument is against being mindless.
It's a good bet that a number of recreational businesses that rely on travel or using gas (boating) will or are suffering a downturn. Those that have productive partnerships will fare better than those who don't.
Yes, TT is important to Steamboat at this time but Steamboat is also important to the economic survival of the business of TT.
No party here should be entering a negotiation with threats at this time. The best deal is the one that is good for both parties. TT is not in any position to play hardball any more than Steamboat is. Do you disagree?
July 22, 2008 at 6:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Triple Crown could stay
Where would TT go? In this economic climate I doublt any city would be willing to pony up the money to build or enhance fields for this purpose.
This "if you don't build it we will move" is a tactic used by major league teams in the past but with cities facing economic challenges it will be less productive.
TT has seen a decided downturn in their participation. I suspect this trend will not reverse any time soon. Does anyone really think that they are in the driver's seat on this one?
Is there any real reason to let them steal home?
July 22, 2008 at 5:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Marabou's first home under way
rsssco, what's your point? Are you saying that only those who work in Steamboat should have property in Steamboat?
I hope that is not what you are saying because that would be a new high of ignorant arrogance.
July 9, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )