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Professor Grumbledor · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 38

If only I knew how to make a pointy finger.

Tooey's link to here from 'the big forum' got deleted by the FSM, so help spread the word and invite your geocaching friends, those you trade with or buy from to come and join us all at coinmatters.

ThePetersTrio · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Portland, Oregon

You may want to post a topic at the Pathtags forums.

Also the blog newgeocoins.com might be willing to post a link for you.

I think getting the word out is imperative for this place to be successful. I will do my part. Very Happy

RedShoesGirl · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 268 Location: mojave desert

Theotokos · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Canada

I've added 'Coin Talk' to my sig which will direct folks here. Hope it helps.
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My GeoCoin Collecting List

Tooey · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 193

I've added 'Join Professor Grumbledor's Army' to mine - I think I'm gonna get banned Sad

ATMouse · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

Tooey · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 193

I've just received THIS from FSM

Good afternoon, I have deleted your last post in the Geocoin Design thread as it clearly goes against what I stated. If you have questions about the guidelines you can direct them offline to either myself or Eartha. That thread is not the place to question it. Likewise, I need you to immediately remove the link in your sig line to the other forums until you receive permission from Groundspeak to put it in there. This is not open for debate - please remove the link before posting again and then if you have questions, you are free to discuss with either myself or the people at Groundspeak. I will copy this message to your email as well to ensure that you receive it. Thank you. FSM

RedShoesGirl · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 268 Location: mojave desert

i have been sent to the corner:

>>Hello RedShoesGirl,

I am a volunteer moderator for the Groundspeak Forums. I am writing because I have suspended your posting rights for posting the link to the "other" geocoin forums in your signature line.

During this 3-day suspension, do not attempt to post under any alternate or "sock puppet" accounts. Future violations of the forum guidelines may result in a longer or even permanent suspension of your posting privileges in the Groundspeak Forums.

I would go into further detail about why this suspension was issued, but we both know that you were fully aware of what you were doing so I'll spare you the commentary.

Thank you,

FSM<<

my response:

if you would cite the forum guidelines that speak to the issue of what i may link to or not link to in my personal signature i would appreciate it. as far as i can read, nowhere does it say i may not link to another forum.

Mousekakat · Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 149 Location: Sweden

The Wolf Pack · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:25 am Post subject:

WOOT WOOT thank you for the invite Very Happy

DresselDragons · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 28 Location: Canonsburg, PA

RedShoesGirl · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 268 Location: mojave desert

RedShoesGirl · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 268 Location: mojave desert

i am wondering, was anyone else suspended for having that link in their sig line?

lara

The Klever Boys · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Peterborough, UK

Sorry to hear about this Lara,
I really don't know what's going on over there - paranoia Question

I don't know whether it's common knowledge outside of the UK, but the heavy hand from above was one of the reasons that the two senior UK mods/reviewers quit recently.
I notice tonight that the third (last) UK Mod is stepping away for a while (can't blame the guy).

I can honestly say that I've never seen such a tightly-controlled forum - what is it that they're afraid of??

ThePetersTrio · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Portland, Oregon

RSG - I'm wondering if it wouldn't just be better to go to the next level. You make an excellent point about the issue not being addressed in the forum policy. I'm pretty sure FSM and Eartha don't make the rules and I've even noticed other moderators come onto the coin board (like when my Pathtag thread was deleted) and take over moderating duties, even though both FSM and Eartha were around that day.

My point is that you might make more headway dealing with the higher ups. You've got a very valid point. It would be nice to see TPTB at Groundspeak address it. Wink

Tooey · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 193

The Wolf Pack · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

ATMouse · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject:

Castle Man · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 36

The next coin newsletter I send out I will add a line for this web site. It goes to over 1500 coiners
That should help.

One request to the Professor: Please send me a small write up on how you would like it advertised.

The Wolf Pack · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:

RedShoesGirl · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 268 Location: mojave desert

well, i had an elaborate reply from fsm that basically says they can do what they want even if it is not specifically detailed in the guidelines. because this forum offers non-trackables for sale.

"is the section in the Geocoin Forums that prohibits the linking to sites that sell non-trackable geocoins. That alone is reason enough to not allow it."

well duh, so do the two big listing sites. also groundspeak considers this forum to be a competitor —

"Specifically, there are also sections of the guidelines that state:
"Groundspeak reserves the right to determine if any posts are inappropriate for this board."

wow, we are now competitors.

"Contrary to what a few people think, the forums are very open and Groundspeak is willing to let a lot of things go. There is really no need to keep pushing on this subject, but I can't control that. I can only react to what happens and take the neccessary actions."

i think the other forums are open, but the coin one is not. ya know, i am just about fed up with the forums again, like i was several years ago and i quit posting.

as far as carrying this further to higher ups, i do not have the emotional strength to do that alone. and why. nothing will change.

i thought others had posted the link in their sigs and in numbers there is strength, but heck, if it is just me going up against the man count me out. i have done that too many time and lost. me and don quixote, always tilting at windmills.

now i am going to open up my bubblers for today and try and remember why i got into coins in the first place, because right now, i forget.

lara

PS - later - ok, i wrote the higher ups. probably won't accomplish anything but i had to say something!

Vegas Gamblers · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Milwaukee

ThePetersTrio · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Portland, Oregon

ThePetersTrio · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Portland, Oregon

PengoFamily · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

I am in the process of writing an email to Bryan. It is not finished yet but I have to state my stance and I don't agree with what is going on over on those forums. I have told Bryan in the past that moderators should be rotated or it becomes a dictatorship. I think they are trying to control way too much.
And we have decided not to renew our premium membership. It is up for renewal in about 10 days. 1 may not hurt, but if a lot do the same maybe it will count for something. At least it is our way of speaking up.