Mercuryman54 Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 This section "General" states that it is for "Model car hobby or 1:1 automotive related topics only" I posted that I have not been able to get much bench time in lately due to working on a 1:1 1970 Mustang Boss 302. It was a statement about the hobby and a 1:1 automotive topic!! According to this section this is what I did, I did add pictures of the actual engine I'm working on!! Next thing I see that it has been moved to automotive reference pictures!! Everything that was in that post was in the "General" post guidelines!! I have seen Trucks in the automotive sections, Racing vehicles in the automotive section and not moved!! I have even posted to ask other members where some topics should be posted! I have had a few posts moved that were in the sections that could have been correct where I posted them. It seems that some of the moves of posts are not necessary they fit the category!! I've been a member of this forum for awhile and building models for 50 plus years. This is just my opinion, but I believe I posted my original post in the correct place. Well enough of my rant for now! Maybe when a post is moved there should be an explanation! Especially if it fits within the topics guidelines!! Dennis
426 pack Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Maybe what we need is a what you working on 1:1 section?
espo Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 I have come to believe it depends on which way the wind blows, or who may be monitoring such things at the time.
Xingu Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 I moved it to the 1:1 Reference Photo section. You posted photos of a 1:1 restoration you are working on with detail photos, of the Boss engine, to be used as reference to anyone working on that kit. Which seems to really meet the definition of the reference photo section. I know everyone likes to have their threads in the General section, but they do not all belong here. I also do not get the chance to read every post, in every thread. If you think something is in the wrong place, please use the report function to bring it to my attention.
Modeltruckbuilder Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Thanks for the clarification Xingu, this explains why the "Happy Birthday Special K" thread was NOT moved. I guess you didn't get the chance to read it.....
russosborne Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 So according to the mod who moved the post under question, if you post any 1:1 pictures then the post should be in the reference photo section. That is how I am reading his post above. My take from this is don't post any real car photos in this part of the forum. Russ
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 My only thought is, what difference does it make? Makes no difference to me what section the moderator believes that a particular post of mine belongs. Move it if you need to. I understand that the moderators here volunteer their time & do their best to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. But nobody is perfect & they will never catch everything. I do my best to be sure that my posts go into appropriate categories, but on the occasion that the mods feel that something needs to be relocated.......well, who cares? I feel like anybody that thinks that they can do a better job than the current moderators, step up to the plate & volunteer your time. Steve
Greg Myers Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Seems like the moderator has a little too much time on his hands. I agree with Dennis the OP. Edited January 29, 2018 by Greg Myers
Casey Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 15 hours ago, Mercuryman54 said: This section "General" states that it is for "Model car hobby or 1:1 automotive related topics only" I posted that I have not been able to get much bench time in lately due to working on a 1:1 1970 Mustang Boss 302. It was a statement about the hobby and a 1:1 automotive topic!! According to this section this is what I did, I did add pictures of the actual engine I'm working on!! Next thing I see that it has been moved to automotive reference pictures!! Not that Gen Disc is not the only, nor the exclusive, place for 1:1 vehicle topics. When a topic is more specific, such as the O.P. stating in the topic "I will get more detail pictures. Thought it might help anyone building this kit." It's pretty clear you posted the images in an effort to help others who might be building a model of a '70 Boss 302 Mustang, and that's pretty darn close to the exact description of the 1:1 Reference section: 1:1 Car Reference Pictures Post a link to your personal collection of automotive pictures or post the pictures here directly for other member's reference. That's exactly what you did, and exactly where your post should've been posted considering the bulk of your post consisted of large reference pictures, and very little discussion about the car.
Mercuryman54 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Posted January 29, 2018 Basically I was posting about not having much bench time lately. I posted pictures of why I was not getting any bench time and thought somebody might be able to use the images.
NYLIBUD Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Ok everything's cool..Just models gentleman,toys!!??
Jon Haigwood Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 I see some posts in the "General" section asking for advice that I feel should be in the Model Building Questions and Answer section. I may have done some myownself. But or me that's OK. It seems like you get more answers in the "General" section as more people read that than the "Question" section.
Greg Myers Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Pretty much how the board works. A little time, a quick look at general and on to something else, work, chores, life. Still a far cry of the hodge podge all or nothing on other boards.
Eshaver Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 11:29 AM, Greg Myers said: Seems like the moderator has a little too much time on his hands. I agree with Dennis the OP. Yep.......
Daddyfink Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 I've been thinking of starting a Hot Wheels and other small diecast thread, but, would that get shoved off to another corner of the site. It is scale vehicle related, it would infringe on regular plastic thread and I am sure a few folks around here collect the stuff.
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 As I said people, step up & volenteer if you feel that you can do a better job. I have nothing but respect for anyone who will take the time from their already busy lives & put up with the inevitable criticism that comes along with a thankless job like a moderator. It's easy to sit on the side line & make wise cracks when you have no skin in the game. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Daddyfink said: I've been thinking of starting a Hot Wheels and other small diecast thread, but, would that get shoved off to another corner of the site. It is scale vehicle related, it would infringe on regular plastic thread and I am sure a few folks around here collect the stuff. That's an easy one. In the "Diecast & Resincast Models" section. (For collectors & builders of diecast & resincast models & pressed steel models & toys) Steve
1930fordpickup Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 I went and looked at the moved post and read it. A very nice car. I like it I am a Ford Guy. Your comment in your post makes me thing it is now in the right place. Dennis take no offense from me or the mod's as they do a good job here for us, it is just our opinion. Not a big deal we have all had things moved here and there.
Modeltruckbuilder Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: As I said people, step up & volenteer if you feel that you can do a better job. I have nothing but respect for anyone who will take the time from their already busy lives & put up with the inevitable criticism that comes along with a thankless job like a moderator. It's easy to sit on the side line & make wise cracks when you have no skin in the game. Steve And I suppose you think that referees and umpires always make the right call? This isn't about having skin in the game, it's also about being objective and impartial when making decisions. A little bit of consistency with the strike zone can go a long way and earn the respect that you speak of. When a mod moves a topic because he feels it was misplaced it is done at his discretion and judgement, he should also use that same discretion and judgement for other misplaced topics as well.
Modeltruckbuilder Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 23 minutes ago, 1930fordpickup said: Dennis take no offense from me or the mod's as they do a good job here for us, it is just our opinion. Not a big deal we have all had things moved here and there. Our opinion? Funny, I don't remember asking anyone to voice my opinion for me
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 16 minutes ago, Modeltruckbuilder said: And I suppose you think that referees and umpires always make the right call? This isn't about having skin in the game, it's also about being objective and impartial when making decisions. A little bit of consistency with the strike zone can go a long way and earn the respect that you speak of. When a mod moves a topic because he feels it was misplaced it is done at his discretion and judgement, he should also use that same discretion and judgement for other misplaced topics as well. I don't believe that I ever said anything about wrong or right. I wonder how many of us realize how many posts are submitted here on a daily basis. Couple that with your job, your family & everything else with daily life & then tell me how much time you want to dedicate to every whiny, petty gripe that pops up on a model building forum. It seems to me that people only get pissy about this sort of thing when they think they won't get as much "air time" in the "1:1 car reference pictures" section as they would in the "general" section. Boo-hoo! I do my best to post in appropriate sections, but if the moderators feel it belongs somewhere else......move it, or don't, I don't much care. My psyche is not that delicate that I feel that I need to raise a fuss because somebody might not get to read my valuable post. Steve
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 3 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: As I said people, step up & volenteer if you feel that you can do a better job. I have nothing but respect for anyone who will take the time from their already busy lives & put up with the inevitable criticism that comes along with a thankless job like a moderator. It's easy to sit on the side line & make wise cracks when you have no skin in the game. Steve Besides it is specifically stated in the warning points system thread in the how to use board that criticizing the moderating is not acceptable. As said volunteer to help moderate.
Daddyfink Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 4 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: That's an easy one. In the "Diecast & Resincast Models" section. (For collectors & builders of diecast & resincast models & pressed steel models & toys) Steve Oh yeah, forgot about that thread
Modeltruckbuilder Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Besides it is specifically stated in the warning points system thread in the how to use board that criticizing the moderating is not acceptable. As said volunteer to help moderate. That same thread also states, and I quote, "Also note that we are not responsible for what is said between members in private conversations, either on the board through the Private Messaging system, or off the board by emails." However, we now have an announcement that encourages members to "report anyone acting badly in a forum or private message". I know this has been discussed before, but this "announcement" is a contradiction to the above mentioned warning points system thread, or maybe the rules need to be edited/amended. In any event, a personal message is no longer "personal" ...... FWIW, I have offered my services to help moderate on 2 separate occasions. So lets not go there, OK boys?
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