RCDad?? Where did he go?

[Candyman]

Unfortunately it does look like the site is having some growing pains. I personally don't want to see any members leave. But it ultimately becomes everyone's choice whether they come or go. There are a few irrefutable truths that we have to face. The site is growing. Our community is growing. And sadly we are outgrowing our current accomodations quickly. We have all seen how slow the server has become. It's just overloaded. And it has gotten to the point where something must be done. And the offshoot of that is like any expansion, there needs to be some way to foot the cost for that. It seems that is what a lot of the dissatisfaction has stemmed from. Personnally I don't know what exactly to do about it. We need to grow. We need to move our server. And somehow we need to make that happen. I for one don't want to feel like we're doing it at the expense of losing members. But if we stay where we are, this site will slowly shrivel and become no more. And I don't want to see that either. I like this site. It has been my home for more than 2 years. I have gone to other sites, but there is nowhere near the sense of community.
So I put this to all of you. The members. The people who make this forum. What do you suggest? How can we make RCNT grow and become one of the best RC sites in the world? What would you all like to see? And lastly, what are all of you willing to do to make that happen?

 

[ZANDOR]

Well I think I will join RCDad on this one. I just got the computer back so not up with the board till now. I have seen the board and a few of the members (Mods) Give lame replies and no help at all! Just look at the gold member?? thread. I was not too happy about that and to tell you the truth from that day on I decided I would not contribute to the forum. I know you will all rip on me and thats fine do as you wish but I am now done on this forum. Thanks for all the fun at the east cost bash and the cool people that went but it is not enough to keep me on this site!

wHY WHOULD ANY ONE WANT TO RIP ON YOU FOR NOT WANTING TO CONTRIUBTE. You don't have to contriubte to be a member and no one is going to look down on you for not. Just relax man and have some F U N

Sorry about the caps" not yelling

 

[Candyman]

And as a personal footnote. I have met you 1meathead. And you are a genuinely nice guy and incredibly knowlegeable and interested in the hobby. I say this for myself, but I'd really hate to see you go. I expect the ripples to fade and for things to get much better. I just hate to think we'll lose great members in the process.

 

[msly]

I think the bottom line is some people have thicker skin then others. I don't know if it is clearly stated or not but I for one know from the start no one is asking for money or ever have. If people enjoy it here and would like to help out WoodiE defer some of the cost of this site. Which does come out of his pocket, that is their bussines. If people feel the need for an avatar and a sig they can pay a small fee for it. But this is not required or will it take away from the content or fun of this site/forum. This is like any other communtiy online or off. You are going to meet people on that you dont like or that you love. I for one can't stand Fast Eddy and Imbroken ... but I learn to live with them. I for one am not going to leave becuase on the rare occasion someone pisses me off. If i did that in the real world I would be out of a job and probably in jail LOL.

sLY

 

[joneser4u]

I have cussed out mods in open forums, took respected members to the FFA and got it on, even been threatened with the bannstick from regular members? Guys dont just roll over and play this possum poop, there are 4000 members here, dont let a couple of bad experiences detour you from this site! I have learned so much from this place, and have met some really great guys. We have one of the most reputable F/S forums on the net. I am never worried about purchasing or dealing with you guys! Buck up guys!

 

[FastEddy]

I’m going to address a few points here.

Fist, Members will come and members will go. This is the natural ebb and flow of any group whether it is a club, business, or forum. People lives change, their need for the service or information decreases, they have personality conflicts, or for any of a thousand other reasons. The parting members are a loss to our community and will be missed. On the other side of the page, new members join every day. In the case of RCNT new members are joining at an alarmingly fast rate.

Parting members,
We appreciate everything you have done for this forum and the door is open if you choose to return or stop by for a visit.

This is an open forum where everyone is given the opportunity to post their comments RC related or not. As long as the rules of engagement are followed everyone has the opportunity to say what they want when they want. If you look at the demographics of our members you will see that a majority fall into the age group of 18-28. Factoring in that the RC crowd draws a group of competitive minded aggressive males, it’s given that there will be a large amount of razzing going on. Without a question people are going to get pissed off. This is the nature of the beast. Users need to make a decision if this forum is for them or not.

Contributing members,
20% of the members make it possible for the other 80% to enjoy the forum. Do these members get any kind of priority treatment? Damn right they do! They also get to help make decisions on how the forum is run. When you make a financial or time investment in RCNT you are given privileges that non contributing members don’t get. "Gold" members have a forum that isn’t available to all members, they get to help make decisions on how the forum is run, vote on changes to the forum, and most importantly choose the mods that run the forum. If a member wants to be a part of this it’s as easy as the click of a button. If you are happy using the forum and don’t want to contribute you will not be looked down upon in any way.

Mods and their actions.
Mods are voted on by the contributing members then approved by the admins. Prospective mods are chosen from the membership base both contributors and non contributors. They are chosen for their abilities in areas that will help round out the RCNT staff and make a balanced team. Mods and admins are regular forum users that have been given the duty of keeping the house clean. During the time when their are no chores to be done they are posting just like a regular user and are encouraged to keep the same posting habits they have always had. If you think a mods post is out of line contact an admin. If you have an issue with an admin contact WoodiE.

Bottom line is if you find value to this forum great, If you don’t, were glad you stopped by. This isn’t a Church forum and the members aren’t altrerboys. All donations are welcome and the donators will be rewarded. If you don’t donate you won’t be looked down on. Treat you mods with some respect. They volunteer to do a thankless job.

-Ed

 

[ImBroken]

Well I think I will join RCDad on this one. I just got the computer back so not up with the board till now. I have seen the board and a few of the members (Mods) Give lame replies and no help at all! Just look at the gold member?? thread. I was not too happy about that and to tell you the truth from that day on I decided I would not contribute to the forum. I know you will all rip on me and thats fine do as you wish but I am now done on this forum. Thanks for all the fun at the east cost bash and the cool people that went but it is not enough to keep me on this site!

Please reconsider man.. We'd hate to lose any of our knowledgeable members & friends..

This site took on a few big changes, rather quickly, which seems to have left a few members confused... Truthfully, some of us Mods were kinda in the dark as to what was actually happening.. Bottom line was, that RCNT was growing so fast in the last few months, that the Bandwidth issue was arising once again. Members have been inquiring why the site was so slow as of late, & to solve that, something needed to be done... As always, RCNT is a FREE site... Offering up the use of Avatars & Sigs as an added bonus is only to raise some consistant funds, in order to better the site, hence possibly a dedicated server.. We have always had very generous members making contributions along the way, & we very much appreciate them. Unfortunately, in order to make the changes that need to be done, RCNT needs to raise funds, key word, Consistantly.. Please bear with us guys, as we are all trying to get things ironed out.. It's a new year, & alot of new members, so hang in there guys...

 

[msly]

Very Well said Eddy. I still dont like you and Imbroken but very well said.

sLY

 

[FastEddy]

I still don't like you and Imbroken but very well said.
sLY

Thats not what you told us that night you got so drunk in the hotel room.
Wow, was that a special night!
Don't you remember?

 

[AC48]

This site has tought me almost everything I know about R/C. I have friends that aren't a part of the site but I tell them all the news Mayhem posts, tell them which MT has good reviews, whats the newest engine for his ride...etc. I am now a contributing member, and any one singal post or thread that pisses me off is never going to make me leave. I've seen a few members come here, say something uncalled for, then watch Rolex and ZANDOR own them, then they leave. RCNT is usually able to get rid of annoying members prety quickly, which makes a fun, and entertaining, place to be.

 

[DarthRacer]

Yes, some bad feelings seem to be going around.
I'm not speaking for myself but maybe for others, but I think that part of the problem is that some may feel the whole "donate to RCNT" and subscription was kind of force fed to them. Maybe they think that they HAVE to pay something to be a part of the community. Sure, I'll probably donate soon so I can get my avatar and sig back but I don't think its NECESSARY to stay a member. I will always remain a member unless I think that things are not being run the right way or in a dishonest way, but I don't think that is the case right now. Of course people will be mad when someting that was free now has a $$ cost to it, but you all just have to accept that as a natural progression to keep things runing and expanding. Anything that is good is never free.

 

[msly]

Thats not what you told us that night you got so drunk in the hotel room.
Wow, was that a special night!
Don't you remember?

I told you if you ever posted those pics I would sue you....

Yes, some bad feelings seem to be going around.
I'm not speaking for myself but maybe for others, but I think that part of the problem is that some may feel the whole "donate to RCNT" and subscription was kind of force fed to them. Maybe they think that they HAVE to pay something to be a part of the community. Sure, I'll probably donate soon so I can get my avatar and sig back but I don't think its NECESSARY to stay a member. I will always remain a member unless I think that things are not being run the right way or in a dishonest way, but I don't think that is the case right now. Of course people will be mad when someting that was free now has a $$ cost to it, but you all just have to accept that as a natural progression to keep things runing and expanding. Anything that is good is never free.

I hear you... and I know you understand. I just feel that really anything that is actually worth anything is still free and will always be free. It is the little trimmings that cost a small fee. I like to contribute becuase I like this place and me and WoodiE have a special relationship LOL. Yes I own RC's and I do have some knowlege about them. I just have Imbroken as my Pit Crew so I really come here for the friendships and Ponies. I still do not understand why anyone would have a problem with the fact that some people donate and that if you want a stupid avatar and sig you have to pay. Darth I am just posting my thoughts attached to your post not becuase I have a problem with what you said or that I do not agree, I just for some reason feel that a lot of fairly new people on the sight have been getting the wrong impresion and it really bothers me that people do not see this sight for what it is. a fun place to hang and talk about anything.... RC's or ponies....

 

[FastEddy]

He said "Pony"

 

[Rolex]

What's not to get? This site is 100% free to anyone who wants to come aboard.
ie: Your friend gives you his old car. It's free. It's now YOURS to enjoy, anytime you want. TOTALLY free. No obligations to your friend. It runs well, and it gives you enjoyment everytime you use it.
You want extras on it? Pay for your own sound system. Pay for the fuzzy dice that hang from the mirror. Pay for mudflaps and curb feelers.
Your friend, who provided you with the car, at NO COST WHATSOEVER to you, should not have to cover the cost of accessories you want to add to it.
Is there a problem with that kind of logic?

 

[FRIDGE]

WHY must this happen! RCNT is turning into Boyd coddington hotrods were losing members of the team constantly. from my count we have either banned or some have just left. i wont shout them out.

 

[kwong2001]

What's not to get? This site is 100% free to anyone who wants to come aboard.
ie: Your friend gives you his old car. It's free. It's now YOURS to enjoy, anytime you want. TOTALLY free. No obligations to your friend. It runs well, and it gives you enjoyment everytime you use it.
You want extras on it? Pay for your own sound system. Pay for the fuzzy dice that hang from the mirror. Pay for mudflaps and curb feelers.
Your friend, who provided you with the car, at NO COST WHATSOEVER to you, should not have to cover the cost of accessories you want to add to it.
Is there a problem with that kind of logic?

OMG, that was put so perfectly. You're my hero...lol

 

[Rolex]

WHY must this happen! RCNT is turning into Boyd coddington hotrods were losing members of the team constantly. from my count we have either banned or some have just left. i wont shout them out.

The 2 that were recently banned, were banned for MAJOR infractions of forum rules. If you had seen the deleted threads from these 2, you would NOT want them on this forum EVER again.
A ban is not something that's taken lightly by the staff. It is done in order to weed out crude or offensive people that REFUSE to abide by the rules, even after numerous warnings.
We don't have LAWS, we have basic rules for behavior that keeps this a friendly and safe place for all of you good members.
Those that leave on their own are still free to come in any time they want, so there's no problem with that.
WoodiE spends an intense amount of time trying to improve this site, and for that, we should all be thankful.

 

[Buncrana]

The 2 that were recently banned, were banned for MAJOR infractions of forum rules. If you had seen the deleted threads from these 2, you would NOT want them on this forum EVER again.
A ban is not something that's taken lightly by the staff. It is done in order to weed out crude or offensive people that REFUSE to abide by the rules, even after numerous warnings.
We don't have LAWS, we have basic rules for behavior that keeps this a friendly and safe place for all of you good members.
Those that leave on their own are still free to come in any time they want, so there's no problem with that.
WoodiE spends an intense amount of time trying to improve this site, and for that, we should all be thankful.

Well poop, who got banned now? I tell ya, these mods are too quick to delete a thread before the rest of us get to gawk at it.

 

[FRIDGE]

i like RCNT just the way it is...i got no problems and no problems with the mods or who says what. people get banned because they act stupid and disrespect people. i agree with all choices made.

 

[Buncrana]

i like RCNT just the way it is...i got no problems and no problems with the mods or who says what. people get banned because they act stupid and disrespect people. i agree with all choices made.

WOW! I couldn't even see Rolex's mouth move that time.