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Posted by: PimpScourge Nov 24 2004, 01:58 AM
Today I reshuffled a few members accounts based on their activity. Some upped, some did not. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
However, it's sad for me to report that BM is no longer an admin (talked to DK about it) until we hear something from him. 
For now, he's become a VIP member.
Posted by: wizzard Nov 24 2004, 05:14 AM
Thats SAD....
Posted by: optomos Nov 24 2004, 06:40 AM
whata shame....something mighta happened to him. Anyway, thnx for the upp. mucho grasias!
Posted by: Messenger Nov 24 2004, 10:22 AM
I must say I am VERY concerned for BM
To hear absolutely nothing from him is very odd to say the least .... and no "final" post saying things might get busy for him or he might not be on much.
BM .... where are you mate??
Posted by: Bearsland Nov 24 2004, 07:28 PM
| QUOTE (Messenger @ Nov 24 2004, 11:22 AM) |
| I must say I am VERY concerned for BM To hear absolutely nothing from him is very odd to say the least .... and no "final" post saying things might get busy for him or he might not be on much. BM .... where are you mate?? |
I have to say I echo these concerns.
BM would never have just upped and left without saying goodbye or giving a good reason.
I understand your reasons for doing it, (security, needing 'working' admins, etc...), but I'm not sure I totally agree with your actions in removing him from Admin status like this. Still, I know you guys have no choice really.
Is there anyone out there who is a bit closer to the man and could maybe make some further enquiries into his whereabouts and his current health.
~Bear
btw. Perhaps you may consider the same action with some of the 'absent' and ''lazy' Mods we have about the place too and give their jobs to people more 'worthy' of the position.
Posted by: FXP7 Nov 24 2004, 10:02 PM
I HOPE all is well with BM
hes always been a big part of NFM
Posted by: Boss429 Nov 24 2004, 10:44 PM
"where for art though Blue_muppet?"
BM and I used to talk about whole piles of things, and for a while now we have all been left in the dark.
I do beleive Krip knows him, and i thought there was a post of krip inviting BM to a party or something a while back. If so, then maybe we can talk to BM through Krip.
i know there are few others that are not around as much as they could be. I know Songi is having a tough time getting free time to do much of anything. I heard he may be engaged...
Maybe BM has something like that going on.
Posted by: Audiyoda Nov 24 2004, 10:47 PM
I've got to echo Bear's well thoughtout words. Well said my friend.
Posted by: boxcrash Nov 25 2004, 02:02 AM
Yeah I have wondered what ahas happened to BM myself.
Me I have been so busy with work and of course my little son, who is suppose to come out soon or they will make him come out Monday..........so the tension and stuffs is high in this house. 
Posted by: Bdn Nov 25 2004, 03:24 AM
True, I have not seen BM in a long while
Posted by: wizzard Nov 25 2004, 05:37 AM
| QUOTE (Bearsland @ Nov 24 2004, 07:28 PM) | ||
I have to say I echo these concerns. BM would never have just upped and left without saying goodbye or giving a good reason. I understand your reasons for doing it, (security, needing 'working' admins, etc...), but I'm not sure I totally agree with your actions in removing him from Admin status like this. Still, I know you guys have no choice really. Is there anyone out there who is a bit closer to the man and could maybe make some further enquiries into his whereabouts and his current health. ~Bear btw. Perhaps you may consider the same action with some of the 'absent' and ''lazy' Mods we have about the place too and give their jobs to people more 'worthy' of the position. |
Words of Wisdom I wonder why i like you so much.
I think there should be Major Change in here
Posted by: Bdn Nov 25 2004, 04:10 PM
rofl nice smileys
Posted by: dInferno Nov 26 2004, 06:14 AM
I hope BM is ok, and he returns soon.
Boxcrash, hope everything turns out ok with the baby! enjoy fatherhood!
Posted by: Tozer Nov 26 2004, 05:14 PM
| QUOTE (PimpScourge @ Nov 24 2004, 01:58 AM) |
| Today I reshuffled a few members accounts based on their activity. Some upped, some did not. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. However, it's sad for me to report that BM is no longer an admin (talked to DK about it) until we hear something from him. For now, he's become a VIP member. |
where is BM?
Posted by: Streetwise Nov 27 2004, 03:25 PM
I've shown my concern before about BM and I repeat it. As far as the rest is concerned all has been said.
Posted by: DutchKid Nov 29 2004, 08:55 PM
Although I've been absent for quite a while, I still think of you guys a lot. And I share the concerns of the others. BM is a good guy and he's in my green list! Hope he's doing great, but also hope that we're gonna hear from him soon!!!
I second Bears proposal about the mods and about further enqueries about BM!!
Posted by: SailCat Dec 1 2004, 06:14 AM
I considered Blue_Muppet a friend who was pivotal in my being asked to serve as moderator in the earlier iteration of nForums. I'll try to contact him directly.
~SC
Posted by: TWINE006 Dec 2 2004, 12:42 AM
Too bad to hear about BM. He's been an all around cool guy on these forums, and I'm sad to see he's now nowhere to be found.
Hope you're alright, wherever you may be be BM.
Posted by: Krip730 Dec 2 2004, 03:28 AM
I'll call him tonight and let you guys know in 2 days when i return.
Posted by: Bearsland Dec 2 2004, 08:48 AM
| QUOTE (Krip730 @ Dec 2 2004, 04:28 AM) |
| I'll call him tonight and let you guys know in 2 days when i return. |
I always knew you were a decent bloke.
Posted by: Streetwise Dec 2 2004, 12:32 PM
| QUOTE (Bearsland @ Dec 2 2004, 10:48 AM) | ||
I always knew you were a decent bloke. |
This has the ingredients of a nice soap. Don't disappoint me guys
Posted by: Boss429 Dec 2 2004, 01:57 PM
| QUOTE (Streetwise @ Dec 2 2004, 08:32 AM) | ||||
This has the ingredients of a nice soap. Don't disappoint me guys |
Ohh Yeah !!! IRISH SPRING SPORT type SOAP!
Posted by: wizzard Dec 2 2004, 05:40 PM
| QUOTE (DutchKid @ Nov 29 2004, 08:55 PM) |
| BM is a good guy and he's in my green list! |
Wonder whos on your Black list.......
Posted by: boxcrash Dec 5 2004, 02:30 AM
Yep, thanks, not to get off topic as soon as I get the chance I will start a thread and post pics of my boy.
He was born 11/29 at 3:28am; Nathanael, 8lbs. 14oz, 21 3/4" long.
he is a bunch of fun and a bunch of sleepless times too. 
Posted by: mcelb1200 Dec 6 2004, 12:39 PM
umm... kinda missed the boat. but BM when you do return here's my $0.02 worth saying you're missed!
cheers!
mcelb1200
Posted by: SailCat Dec 8 2004, 09:19 PM
My Email to Blue_Muppet didn't bounce but didn't get a response, either.
Any word, Krip?
~SC
Posted by: mcelb1200 Dec 9 2004, 06:46 AM
well, you don't have to bounce unaddressed emails. You can just let them disappear into the cyber-ether. So maybe the account is down and bouncing is turned off? (that's what I've done on some of my servers)
Posted by: SailCat Dec 9 2004, 03:03 PM
Thanks for the clarification, mcelb.
It has been my experience that an Email sent to an address which no longer exists will be returned with a 'Failed' notice, however. That's what I meant by 'bounce.' I get a notice after 72 hours if the Email is delivered to an active address but remains unopened. An email to a fictitious (or mis-typed) address generates an instant error and won't be sent.
My concern, however, is with regard to the status of our mutual friend.
If something happened to cause him to abandon nForums, I'm indifferent to his justification or motivation for leaving. B_M has shared openly with the community in the past regarding some rather disturbing health problems. I'd just like some assurance that he's is OK ....
~SC
Posted by: Krip730 Dec 11 2004, 03:25 AM
i'll try calling his mobile again tonight.
- Krip730
Posted by: Deepone Dec 11 2004, 08:19 PM
hm.. that sounds a bit bad. hope he will get well soon...
Posted by: mcelb1200 Dec 14 2004, 11:14 AM
| QUOTE (SailCat @ Dec 10 2004, 01:03 AM) |
| Thanks for the clarification, mcelb.... [edit] My concern, however, is with regard to the status of our mutual friend..... |
mine too, not trying to be an arse, just helpul. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't mystified as to his disappearance. I'm hoping he's okay.
Posted by: Rogue Znowman Dec 15 2004, 07:57 AM
I hope he's well, and turns up soon at least to say hi and put the community at ease.
I have to admit that I haven't been by here as often as I use to, but I still drift in on a semi-regular basis to make sure you're all behaving.
Posted by: zoyoff Dec 29 2004, 12:56 PM
Hi all,
I have been in and out of the country for my work. I will try to contribute more as time flies so fast. I havbe been working about 18 hours a days for the past two month .
But after the holidays every thing should go back into place.
Regards.
All the best for the upcomming year and all of my hope and simpaty to the people of South Asia.....
ZoyOff
Posted by: Messenger Jan 12 2005, 11:44 PM
Well it's now been a month since Krip was going to try calling BM again .... any news??? 
Posted by: Puff on This Jan 20 2005, 02:38 AM
Just my 2 cents. I have been comming to this board every now and then since the days when this used to be linked with imagine. (that is how I found it)The one thing I have notice is the ranking system. I've noticed alot of the same names. Example ... wizzard, blue muppet, krip 730 I remember when he ran this joint now he's a newbie? just out of respect he should get some better access. I asked to move up, but I was denied so quick with my 2 post, but we forgot the fact that this page board has lost it's info so many times. I remember when chit chat got like 30 posts a day now it gets 2 a day if lucky. Point being your rules and rank system make people not want to be here, some people may not have the chance to come here everyday and wish they could. So, I guess this will disappoint the mods, and now I'll be bannned. I guess that is how it goes here.
Posted by: Messenger Jan 20 2005, 05:35 AM
| QUOTE (Puff on This @ Jan 20 2005, 02:38 AM) |
| Just my 2 cents. I have been comming to this board every now and then since the days when this used to be linked with imagine. (that is how I found it)The one thing I have notice is the ranking system. I've noticed alot of the same names. Example ... wizzard, blue muppet, krip 730 I remember when he ran this joint now he's a newbie? just out of respect he should get some better access. I asked to move up, but I was denied so quick with my 2 post, but we forgot the fact that this page board has lost it's info so many times. I remember when chit chat got like 30 posts a day now it gets 2 a day if lucky. Point being your rules and rank system make people not want to be here, some people may not have the chance to come here everyday and wish they could. So, I guess this will disappoint the mods, and now I'll be bannned. I guess that is how it goes here. |
Puff .... mate ....
I'll try to write my response without sounding condenscending so don't take anything I'm about to write too hard.
Don't forget that the board was down for quite a while. Many of the previous regular contributors to the Chit Chat section may not even realise it's back up. On top of that, our personal lives have changed as time has gone on as well.
Some have gone away to college/university and have limited if any net access.
Some are off fighting in a war.
Some have gotten married / had kids and simply don't have time
Some have just grown out of the scene
Krip's ranking is probably just a simple oversight and it appears he hasn't had a lot of time to get on here anyway - hopefully 'cause his business is going so well - so I doubt he's too worried about ranking. It's really up to him to ask for an upgrade on his account though isn't it?
Your post seems to convey more resentment towards the mods/admins than is warranted. They didn't HAVE TO resurrect the board at all, but they wanted to because they enjoyed the community we used to have. They finance it out of their own pockets and I personally thanks them for giving us a forum to shoot the breeze. I think the moderation of these forums is the most relaxed of ANY forum I'm a member of. I am a Moderator of a car enthusiast forum and I can honestly say, the guys here let us get away with A LOT!
So they set some rules regarding not asking for an upgrade too soon for all members, and they've followed it to the letter no matter who it is .... not an unfair call. I'm sure if you simply asked again after you posted a few times there wouldn't have been an issue. Your last 2 sentences make you sound like a bit of a spoilt child who didn't get a lolly though 
Posted by: Bearsland Jan 20 2005, 04:36 PM
Messenger pretty much covered things with his reply, so there isn't really much to add, but I will say this:
Puff, your post was fine and everything you said will be noted by the Mods/Admins. You did spoil it a bit with this last bit...
| QUOTE (Puff on This @ Jan 20 2005, 03:38 AM) |
| So, I guess this will disappoint the mods, and now I'll be bannned. I guess that is how it goes here. |
That simply does not happen here at nFm. Nobody gets banned just for stating an opinion; it never happened in Krip's day and probably won't ever happen.
~Bear
Posted by: Boss429 Jan 20 2005, 06:54 PM
here here. I agree Bear.
Posted by: lokal Jan 20 2005, 08:46 PM
| QUOTE |
| It's really up to him to ask for an upgrade on his account though isn't it? |
upgrade please!
Posted by: TWINE006 Jan 20 2005, 09:18 PM
Well said Messenger.
Now, I've been to some fascist doomsday forums before where the staff really would ban you for arguing with their opinions... this place is far from that. You'll only get the boot here if you deliberately work against the entire community and do not contribute postively. I think the point of the post-before-upgrade rule is simply to reduce the number of fools sitting in a high status with a post count of 1 per year (if you come to the board once a year... obviously you have no need for high status). It isn't meant to discriminate or be unfair to anyone. I mean, if you think you've been wronged in some way or something, I'm sure a discussion with the staff would put the issue to rest. And yeah, the place is a lot quieter than in past times... but the board has gone down all together on more than one occasion, losing some of its members each time. Sad really... but there's little that can be done except try to attract some new people to our cause, lol. Unfortunately, the majority of true posters around here are oldbies (no offense to your age, Bear ) that have been around for awhile. Who knows, maybe a golden age of posting is right around the corner.
Posted by: Deepone Jan 22 2005, 07:16 AM
yeah.. and we all should tell our old friends from here to come here again, to tell them its up & running again but it's true that all of them won't anymore have time for this, but even if its sad we shouldnt blame them a bit - at some point we all will have something else to do. it would be pretty weird to stay here all nights during honeymoon for example.. thought I guess some of us would do that too
and well, about the ranking system.. its like its been said, keeps those 1 message posters away. the rules do have a meaning behind them all of them. it might be it delays the age of lotsa posts, but.. I think it will increase the quality of those posts a lot at the same time make the conversations more fruitfull. and so on.
well, I'm off soon.. have to make some food have the weekend free..
Posted by: Puff on This Jan 30 2005, 08:09 AM
| QUOTE (Messenger @ Jan 19 2005, 09:35 PM) |
| Some are off fighting in a war. |
Yes I know, I was one of them. I only got to post 1 time that last year. Kind of hard to get computer time in bagdad
| QUOTE (Messenger @ Jan 19 2005, 09:35 PM) |
| Your last 2 sentences make you sound like a bit of a spoilt child who didn't get a lolly though |
Sorry about that childish comment. Sorry it was just a rant hope you all didn't get to offended. and I do take the fact that someone else provides the money to keep these boards running. Thank you
Posted by: SailCat Feb 10 2005, 05:10 PM
Well ... I'm glad we got that cleared up. <hi, puff>
So ... is there anyone who actually knows Blue_Muppet in the real world? Is he OK and among those who have just moved on to other diversions?
I don't care if he is no longer interested in nFm, but would like some assurance that he's alive.
Thanks!
~SC
Posted by: Pikaporeon Feb 10 2005, 07:55 PM
I take it you read this before his Im Back thread
Posted by: Firewiz Nov 16 2005, 01:04 AM
Well, I cant tell you how much I miss this place in its hey day! Im as guilty as another of not being here! My excuses can go on forever...but my newest...home and family probs. Im getting my marrriage back on track and my cyberworld has deinately taken a back seat. Im sorry. I am always lurking...and I will give help when I can. You guys are doing great keeping us still alive!!!!
"Don't bury me, I'm still alive"
Posted by: Streetwise Nov 16 2005, 07:49 AM
| QUOTE |
| "Don't bury me, I'm still alive" |
We are here to praise Firewiz, not to bury him
Nice to hear from you mate. As I see it (yes, here we go again) what we need is a replacement for Dutchkid who resigned as an admin. Pimp can't run this place on his own since he's too busy working weekends and all that. I would have gladly volunteered for the post of admin but I'm not technical at all. I can just post some stuff and that's it. So guys, any suggestions, volunteers etc. as far as the admin thing is concerned.Posted by: Streetwise Nov 16 2005, 08:09 AM
PS. If you think you are the right person to replace DK but are too modest to say it here I suggest you pm Pimp.
Posted by: Firewiz Nov 16 2005, 09:55 PM
I really dont have the time at the moment to give much of myself to that...Im sorry...you would know whos here are not that are much more eligible than i.
Posted by: Pikaporeon Nov 16 2005, 10:16 PM
To be honest, I have the time, but not the responsibility. I'm a good ten years below the average age and what not...
Maybe a mod to replace someone who gets promoted, but I doubt I'd be a good administrator here.
Posted by: Firewiz Nov 17 2005, 04:13 AM
| QUOTE (Firewiz @ Nov 16 2005, 05:55 PM) |
| I really dont have the time at the moment to give much of myself to that...Im sorry...you would know whos here are not that are much more eligible than i. |
I should really read the shit I type...talk about a run on fuck up!
Posted by: Deepone Nov 17 2005, 09:20 PM
I guess the admins know which persons are active and who arent.. and they also are long timers, so they know the personalities (of the most active persons at least). hence, I believe its up to them to ask ppl they think to be good candidates.. maybe first ask questions and just later ask that person to be admin, its up to them how they do
Posted by: wizzard Nov 24 2005, 06:04 PM
Its to sad to see this once D best, Board on the net to come this way, I personnaly vouch for Bearsland as admin who has the abbility to run things to a great path.
Posted by: Streetwise Nov 24 2005, 06:11 PM
I second.
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