Where has the quality of CP gone?????

[BigMac]

I posted this rant in a post but thought it deserved its own topic. Here is what I posted....

All I can say is when I first joined this forum (which was not to long ago) it was a wealth of knowledge. Now all it is, is a wealth of BS. More than half of the members who have a ton of audio info/experience rarely post anymore because of this type of crap. I for one miss the advanced technical info. this forum 'had' to offer. Just as I felt I was learning the ins and outs of this very intricate hobby the members that had the most to offer now just lay by the sideline watching the chaos unfold. I do realize this is the 'anything goes' section of CP but for the love of audio, please, please, please, grow up. Even the other sections are the same ol, same ol, nothing new.......Sorry for the rant as I have been drinking but it's the truth. Grow up you F'ING MORONS!!!!

Imo, I believe the admins/mods of the CP forums need to remember that in the posting rules that there is a part that states........9) Forum rules & guidelines are not up for debate. This is not a democracy, but rather a private forum owned by Polk Audio. Anyone openly debating the rules we have set in place will be removed."

I am not debating the policies in any way, but the enforcement that was once here is long gone!!!!!! Quality and attention to detail is what set Polk apart from its competitors. Lately here on the forums it's a free for all and people get away with murder. Please restore dignity to this forum that was once here and that attracted and made this one of, if not the best audio forum on the internet. Rant over.

[cnh]

I'm with you BigMac but the older members will tell you that such 'swings' are in the nature of this site. Talk to Doro or Finut! They KNOW! As well as a number of others. I've read far too many posts about HOW OFTEN THIS HAPPENS! It's like a rite of passage and seems to usually peak after the X-mas season.

This year, however, the PEAK has extended itself into what will soon be July.

I'd say keep drinking and wait a bit....

cnh

[BigMac]

I'm with you BigMac but the older members will tell you that such 'swings' are in the nature of this site. Talk to Doro or Finut! They KNOW! As well as a number of others. I've read far too many posts about HOW OFTEN THIS HAPPENS! It's like a rite of passage and seems to usually peak after the X-mas season.

This year, however, the PEAK has extended itself into what will soon be July.

I'd say keep drinking and wait a bit....

cnh

I do undersand there is a cycle to things, but this is insane. CP has turned into the Jerry Springer show X 1,000,000. It seems like 'drama' is the topic here everyday now. Justin would have shut down so many of these recent threads it's not even funny. I believe Matt Polk, if still here, would be appauled at what is happening to his lifes work. For example, when you do a Google search on a vast number of audio topics, the Polk site comes up. After reading past posts that were informative new 'potential' Polkies that may continue browsing the site for info. will run across all these trolling idiots and wonder why the staff of Polk sits by and lets CP turn into the Springer show. I for one miss the info. and knowledge that alot of members have to offer. Every once in awhile I see old members posting, but it's usually in response to an "old" members questions or post. I have been drinking and going through alot in the last month (hence why I am drinking) but audio is the one thing imo that can take you from happy to sad in an instant. Audio is a great thing to have but how are you supposed to understand it as a noob and take it seriously if this is the crap we have to put up with? Yes there are other sources for info. but once you find somewhere that you can call 'home' it's hard to see that the Polk admins/mods are letting this site go downhill. This is just my opinion, and you know what they say to that. This site is a very valuable resource and lately it had been nothing more than a drama show.

Sorry for editing so much but as I reread my post I see a tons of spelling errors due to me being toasted,lol.

[kawizx9r]

This site is a very valuable resource and lately it had been nothing more than a drama show.

+1 BigMac

It's alot more common than you think, and I do agree with you very much. I've been on other forums for +2-3years and have seen them go to shit. That's part of the reason why my passion for computers/OC'ng etc has somewhat diminished. Audio was another hobby of mine, and from time to time I try to offer knowledge based off of personal experience. I mean heck I've learned alot myself from being on this forum and would like to thank the "old" members that stick around and continue to offer their wealth of knowledge as well. We can only hope that the trolling dies down, or simply just bite the bullet and ignore it.

[F1nut]

Give me access to the ban button and I'll have this place cleaned up and back on track by tomorrow. :D

The tag abuse would stop as well.

[BigMac]

Anyways, off to bed for me as I can only type with one eye open to see straight. But, this is how I really do feel. I do hope CP effects a change for the better.:D

[snow]

Give me access to the ban button and I'll have this place cleaned up and back on track by tomorrow. :D

The tag abuse would stop as well.That would be a long night Jesse :p



REGARDS SNOW

[VR3]

Just do what I do and come on here and night and miss all the BS. I don't even know what you guys are talking about.... lol

[george daniel]

Yep,, during the day, this place is similar to an afternoon soap opera:rolleyes:

[hearingimpared]

I think people are over-reacting here. For every troll that comes along we get atleast 10 good new members and then the trolls don't last long. Also if you check, there are loads of threads where new members are asking questions and they get politely helped by all on a daily basis. . . i.e., new members and vets.

The only thing that is really out of control is the tag abuse.

[Face]

i think people are over-reacting here. For every troll that comes along we get atleast 10 good new members and then the trolls don't last long. Also if you check, there are loads of threads where new members are asking questions and they get politely helped by all on a daily basis. . . I.e., new members and vets.
qft.

[dkmuch]

I still find plenty to read here technically (clubhouse aside). This site continues to be a wealth of knowledge for me. If you regulars want to help people (like you have in the past), perhaps CP needs that "view unanwsered post" link some tech forums have here to bring lonely post to attention quicker. I see plenty of unanswered questions in speakers (I'm not qualified to answer)...

(scroll below the stickies)
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15&daysprune=30&order=asc&sort=replycount&pp=25&page=1

[Keiko]

I think the quality of CP is alive and well. As for the trolls, it's part of the nature of the internet. I just roll with it and look at it humorously. It's the core that makes this great forum what it is. Some people integrate well into the club. Those that don't usually don't last too long.

[heiney9]

Big Mac, the same questions over and over gets real old, real fast. I wish we had a better search function.

There are so many times when a new poster asks a question that has been asked atleast 50 times, myself personally, I just don;t have the energy to answer it for the 51st time. When I first joined DIYAUDIO.COM I spent aboit 2-3 weeks using the search function and it was amazing how much I learned before even making my first post.

I suspect very few if any noob's have the patience to use the search function.

H9

[reeltrouble1]

Yep,, during the day, this place is similar to an afternoon soap opera:rolleyes:
\
ya think??? It's a mixed bag, true though, newbs still get good info overall.

you up for some afternoon delight GD:eek: I do have some new chaps to break-in. We can warm some NOS by the fire and play MASH with some of the hospital instruments youv'e stashed.

We are headed for the bottom, hopefully, after the final crash there will be an upturn, if anybody is left who really cares. Its one of the lowest low's I can remember.

I think the BigMac makes a valid point.

I agree the immaturity of the tags is pretty disgusting, a good idea gone very bad.

RT1

[heiney9]

I would say the tags are the thing that annoy me the most. Total abuse and totally uncalled for. It could have been a great way to make the search function easier to use. But instead it's a sandbox for the kiddies.

H9

[thsmith]

I understand the frustration here sometimes but in the end CP is still better than any other forum I used to visit. I have not been to AVSFORUM in monthes.

I love this place and learn a lot and my system has beneifted from coming here.

I see a lot of elders helping people everyday even if the question has been asked many times. I see read those as sometimes I pick up something new.

I am not adding value here or offering any solutions but just want to reconize Club Polk is still the best as far as I am concerned.

What other forums offer Karma's and help to each other like CP ? I sent a guy some Triton and guess what, he sent me 3 albums. ANother example is some T-nuts I sent a guy, he is sending me some stuff.

There was guy who was going to sell his vintage speakers so he could get a surround system for his kids to watch movies, people here helped him out so he would keep his vintage Polks.

WHAT SITE DOES THIS KIND OF STUFF DAILY ?

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

Most of the drama on here now is nothing compared to some of the fights that used to break out here back in the day...

[Knucklehead]

I for one have learned a whole lot with this forum, I admit I was an idiot early on but I think at the time (during the holiday season) when I joined I dropped into a very controversial thread and It went to crap from there. I think this is a great place to learn about audio, its gotten pretty easy to ignore the b.s. posts and you just have to be careful posting your opinions about a sensitive topic. Thanks to everyone who has helped me.

[dorokusai]

I'm with Joe(hearingimpared) as I don't see that much of an issue. I think things are taken too personal here, by all levels. Be careful what you ask for and its not a Moderator or Admin issue that has you frustrated.

[slowpolky]

Not alot of quality polk gear for sale here either . There use to be tons

[ohskigod]

Not alot of quality polk gear for sale here either . There use to be tons


that's the economy. it dragged down prices of used gear, and many people dont want to part with good stuff at the low prices. I'm in that boat with some of my stuff.

also, not many people buying either, it's just the times

[Conradicles]

Not alot of quality polk gear for sale here either . There use to be tons

Must disagree.:p
I see lots of good stuff, but money is too tight to buy it now.

[Conradicles]

One more thing BigMac, would you like some cheese with your wine?

[wingnut4772]

I personally have just run out of technical things to post. I am done with my set up and I have been here so long that most of the audio questions now have been asked one million times ( sometimes I answer) or they are too advanced 2 channel tube stuff. I admit I return to CP mostly for the Music and Movie info and clubhouse anymore.

[hearingimpared]

I personally have just run out of technical things to post. I am done with my set up and I have been here so long that most of the audio questions now have been asked one million times ( sometimes I answer) or they are too advanced 2 channel tube stuff. I admit I return to CP mostly for the Music and Movie info and clubhouse anymore.

. . . and you are sorely missed.

[wingnut4772]

. . . and you are sorely missed.

Awwwwwwwwww....:o

[Ricardo]

I find myself participating less every day. I guess it's time for a change and my view of this forum is wrong. I don't get the confy feeling anymore.

Some people will say "what do you expect, it's the internet", but that's exactly the point. For me, this was NOT the internet". Now it is, and we have all those assholes right here.

Oh well, time will tell if it's a cycle. I just don't find it fun anymore. Of course no one will miss me if I stop coming. But I will miss what this place once was.

[megasat16]

If you want to ban trolls / assholes / newbies / old trolls, we need to ban the IP associated with their account. If it's their home connection IP, they can still use proxy or post from work. So, there are still loopholes even if their IP is banned.

But I am sure it can be done. Ban the newbie trolls first. Enforce the rules. And also ban the old members who became a troll and pissing off the newbie. Basically, ban everyone who violates the rules. May be no one left in CP but it's kinda peaceful.

[dkg999]

I think the amount of noobs that are showing up on CP has a lot to say about the other audio/HT forums out there. I cruise a few of the other forums and it's pretty bleak and most of the advice revolves around buying the forum favored brand or gear rather than real help with an issue. That and a few of our newcomers are here as the next step in what seems to be a goal of of getting in trouble on every forum they join. The same thing happens on other hobby forums I participate in. It may just be an unintended consequence of Polk Audio's continued success.

I really don't think the search function is all that bad. The problem is that the newcomers need to at least try to use it and do some research prior to just posting a question and expecting everyone to jump immediately to their aid. And this ain't twitter or yourface, so being able to construct sentances that convey thoughts using real words and at least close spellings of those words would help those posters greatly, you don't have to be perfect but you at least need to try.

[Knucklehead]

good idea...but if polk bans an ip addy that person couldnt order anything from Polk's site, not sure thats gonna happen. Im sure during the days of dial up the only ones on here were the hardcore guys, with high speed everything is quick and easy.

[wz2p7j]

I thought the "Clubhouse" was where all the BS'n and fun was 'sposed to take place? I still see lots of technical discussion taking place on the other forums. :):):) Chris

[megasat16]

good idea...but if polk bans an ip addy that person couldnt order anything from Polk's site, not sure thats gonna happen.

You can have multiple ban IP addy tables and you can just ban the IP for the forum use. But trolls seems to have seldom interest ordering from Polk. Their main purpose is to wreak havoc for the CP.

[BigMac]

One more thing BigMac, would you like some cheese with your wine?

Sure. Just pm me and I will give you my address. Very generous offer that I will take you up on.:D

[Face]

Sure. Just pm me and I will give you my address. Very generous offer that I will take you up on.:D
That's the spirit! :D

[reeltrouble1]

yea, lets pants a noobie and chain them to a Sycamore Tree!!!!!

RT1

[JohnLocke88]

Give me access to the ban button and I'll have this place cleaned up and back on track by tomorrow. :D

The tag abuse would stop as well.

Why hasn't this already been implemented? Seems like the one moderator we have on this forum takes way to long to respond, and doesn't seem to be nearly as active as you.... :confused:

[potee]

I may be a noobie but my belt is real tight.

potee

[Kex]

The only thing wrong with the quality of CP lately, IMHO, is too much whining about what's wrong with the quality of CP, or other similar laments for ye good ol' days of olde!

Yes, there are occasional trolls, but they get fed material by the truck load. If some could discipline themselves more to ignoring trolls when it becomes apparent that a thread is going south, the trolls would control themselves, and their threads would not be even half as annoying. When I first came here, there was such an intense flame war going on with some guy from Florida attacking GG's charity efforts and Ben's cables that I don't think anybody even noticed my arrival, so troll wars are not new either.

Tag abuse is idiotic, but it won't stop the real tags being useful either, so I'm not convinced they are a major issue either.

Of course, my experience is limited to less than two years, so I'm certainly not going to pontificate about how CP used to be great and how it has now gone to the dogs. I like the way it is, and it hasn't changed all that much IMO in the short time I have been lurking.

[Retro152]

I think Big Mac does' bring up some valid point's. In spite of some of the more recent "turmoil" caused by certain member's who like to "troll", and the BS regarding the tag's, i dont' find the quality of tech help has suffered. In the short time i have been here, this Forum built my system! :D

I know my place, and wont offer advice unless im sure of the subject or question. I have a long way to go in this Hobby.

But, i cant stand the "Troll's", and new member's with an attitude who pop up on here, disrespecting the Forum, and veteran member's, that just goes' up my ass!:mad:, but i have to just learn to hit the "ignore" button. I guess just protective of a great place i owe alot to.:D


Pat.

[Keiko]

I find myself participating less every day. I guess it's time for a change and my view of this forum is wrong. I don't get the confy feeling anymore.

Some people will say "what do you expect, it's the internet", but that's exactly the point. For me, this was NOT the internet". Now it is, and we have all those assholes right here.

Oh well, time will tell if it's a cycle. I just don't find it fun anymore. Of course no one will miss me if I stop coming. But I will miss what this place once was.

Illegitimi non carborundum Ricardo.

[cnh]

Nostalgia is always something 'remembered' and memory is always 'selective'...the good ole days? I'm still, after a half-century on earth, trying to locate where those days actually were? I'll get back to everyone if I ever find them! But don't hold your breath too long...

cnh

[tommyboy]

Ever since the TBT was locked, this forum hasn't been the same. My posting rate has dropped considerbly since then and its wasn't that the TBT was locked but why. A few TROLLS bitched about it and bam its gone. Sometimes a troll here and there makes the forum interesting but whenever the moderators give them so much leeway to pretty much take over, thats enough for me.

But some troll assholes don't stop me completely from coming here. I have enjoyed some interesting conversations with a lot of members and even had the liberty to meet one in person to show me what real audio sounds like:D and thats what its all about.

[NJPOLKER]

What is TBT?

[Keiko]

What is TBT?

The Tasteful Babe Thread. It was shut down because some (ex) members found it offensive.

[Mike Reeter]

What is TBT?

Tasteful Babe Thread...it has been missed by more than one...some little twit was offended by it.

[Kex]

What is TBT?Wow! Absolutely HUGE piece of CP culture!

The Tasteful Babes Thread, full of naughty but nice stuff. Look, I'm not afraid of a bit of nudity. I don't live in WeHo (West Hollywood, the trendy but slightly kinky area of L.A.), but it doesn't scare me either. I'm not into porn, but the TBT did not scare me either, nor did I think it was immoral or an insult to women etc. etc. etc. It didn't bother me, it added a little color to CP, I don't care, but I saw no reason for it to go.

Two members, Sona, who seemed to sign up for the sole purpose of getting it shut down, aided by rskarvan (who was a male member, IIRC) complained and reported and complained some more, until eventually, it seems, that Justin had no choice. I think they may have written an old-fashioned letter to Polk management on the topic, so it may have become impossible to ignore.

Anyhow, you've been here longer than me, so I'm surprised you didn't notice it. Maybe I'm naughty, and you're nice!

[cnh]

Wow! Absolutely HUGE piece of CP culture!

The Tasteful Babes Thread, full of naughty but nice stuff. Look, I'm not afraid of a bit of nudity. I don't live in WeHo (West Hollywood, the trendy but slightly kinky area of L.A.), but it doesn't scare me either. I'm not into porn, but the TBT did not scare me either, nor did I think it was immoral or an insult to women etc. etc. etc. It didn't bother me, it added a little color to CP, I don't care, but I saw no reason for it to go.

Two members, Sona, who seemed to sign up for the sole purpose of getting it shut down, aided by rskarvan (who was a male member, IIRC) complained and reported and complained some more, until eventually, it seems, that Justin had no choice. I think they may have written an old-fashioned letter to Polk management on the topic, so it may have become impossible to ignore.

Anyhow, you've been here longer than me, so I'm surprised you didn't notice it. Maybe I'm naughty, and you're nice!

There you go Keiko,

I now have something to be 'nostalgic' about..TBT!

cnh

[NJPOLKER]

Damn, I am sorry I missed it. I don't remember ever seeing it. Oh well, its like many other things in life, a few bad apples.

[wz2p7j]

OK -who here has the cajones to start the "new tasteful babe" thread? :p:p Chris

[slowpolky]

I think the quality in audio threads is awesome

This whole thread is only relevant to clubhouse posting . The point of the clubhouse is to talk about YOUR! day and nothing to do with audio .

Trouble starts when people argue in thinking the clubhouse belongs to certain individual's

[hearingimpared]

i think the quality in audio threads is awesome

this whole thread is only relevant to clubhouse posting . The point of the clubhouse is to talk about your! Day and nothing to do with audio .

Trouble starts when people argue in thinking the clubhouse belongs to certain individual's

stfu!!!

[NJPOLKER]

I think the quality in audio threads is awesome

This whole thread is only relevant to clubhouse posting . The point of the clubhouse is to talk about YOUR! day and nothing to do with audio .

Trouble starts when people argue in thinking the clubhouse belongs to certain individual's

Why are you doing this?

[hearingimpared]

OK -who here has the cajones to start the "new tasteful babe" thread? :p:p Chris

It's been tried already.

[slowpolky]

i dont think I would like it if women on here started a tasty man thread.......eww

Even though i would be at the top of that list !

[slowpolky]

Quote:Originally Posted by slowpolky I think the quality in audio threads is awesome This whole thread is only relevant to clubhouse posting . The point of the clubhouse is to talk about YOUR! day and nothing to do with audio .Trouble starts when people argue in thinking the clubhouse belongs to certain individual's

Why are you doing this? *

My point would be that the quality of cp is awesome .theres nothing wrong at all imo

[Kex]

i dont think I would like it if women on here started a tasty man thread.......eww ...I couldn't care less if they did. I just wouldn't bother looking, which, I presume is what the lady members of CP did with the TBT ... (mostly ...).

[wz2p7j]

It's been tried already.

What happened? Weren't the babes tasteful enough? :):):) Seriously, has it been tried since the new sheriff has been in town? Chris

[tommyboy]

I couldn't care less if they did. I just wouldn't bother looking, which, I presume is what the lady members of CP did with the TBT ... (mostly ...).

It was done, it was called "oh the joys" and I clicked on it once and didn't ever again since I knew what its was. Not once did I ever complain about it.

Guys, stop feeding the troll, he is only getting fatter

[Kex]

It was done, it was called "oh the joys" and I clicked on it once and didn't ever again since I knew what its was. Not once did I ever complain about it. ...Come to think of it, I remember that now! Funny how I forgot that one, but not the TBT!

[cfrizz]

We had one of those too!:D It was closed at the sametime that they closed TBT.

The only difference is that I'm not still whining about it years later.


i dont think I would like it if women on here started a tasty man thread.......eww

Even though i would be at the top of that list !

[cfrizz]

That's precisely what I did. It was clearly marked & I knew I wasn't interested & I stayed out of it.

The guys got a shock when they ventured into the Oh The Joys thread. There was a minor outcry, but then they adjusted, got over it & lived & let live.

Neither thread really belonged here & there are plenty of other places to go see that kind of thing & more if people so choose.

A couple of squeaky wheels made enough noise & they got taken down. Oh well that's life. Let it go, get over it & move on.

The club is still here, still growing. Yes every once & a while a few idiots come along to stir up trouble & you guys fall into the trap every single time & keep it going.

Ignore the jerks, put them on ignore & they will eventually go else where for their kicks.


I couldn't care less if they did. I just wouldn't bother looking, which, I presume is what the lady members of CP did with the TBT ... (mostly ...).

[Kex]

Cathy! I am shocked. I am stunned! You are admitting publicly that you perused those lecherous pages, and add a grin smiley to punctuate such a heinous admission? I am speechless!

[cfrizz]

Hell yeah!!!!:D

Darla & I both loved that thread.

And Sona had the nerve to criticize me for liking it. I was perpetrating degradation towards women by liking OTJ thread thereby encouraging the continuation of TBT, Blah, blah blah.

God that woman really needed to get a life!:rolleyes:

[disneyjoe7]

That just it Cathy, just a couple of members out of 10,000 took down a thread or two. Sad too say it's just too PC for many members.

[cfrizz]

I hear what you are saying DJ, but we don't & never will really know for sure if it was JUST the 2 of them. It may have snowballed & others may have started complaining so rather than listen to all the whining TPTB made the decision to close them.

But to get so bent out of shape for losing a couple of crass if harmless threads is just as bad.

"Oh CP has become TOO politcally correct, I'm leaving!" Nothing like cutting off your nose to spite your face.

The only ones affected are those that have left or cut back on their participation. The club has continued to grow & flourish.

RS & Sona would be tickled pink to know that you guys are still complaining about this whole thing after all this time.

In the end you all have let THEM WIN!

[dorokusai]

I've watched most of you thru the window of your home....never think CP doesn't have perverts.

[joeparaski]

I'm all for improving this forum too. Btw, I don't find it so bad, if there's a topic I don't like, I just don't participate in it.

I do have a suggestion for improving the quality of the forum, perhaps we can make it a "rule". "NO POSTING ALLOWED IF YOU ARE DRUNK".

Joe

[wz2p7j]

I do have a suggestion for improving the quality of the forum, perhaps we can make it a "rule". "NO POSTING ALLOWED IF YOU ARE DRUNK".

Joe

THAT solves everything - because it would end all posting :eek::eek::eek: Chris

[GV#27]

I've watched most of you thru the window of your home....:eek:Have you collected any coin from the blackmail threats yet?

[Keiko]

stfu!!!

X1000! Better yet, GTFOH slowpolky. It's trolls like you that bring CP down. :mad:

[nooshinjohn]

OK -who here has the cajones to start the "new tasteful babe" thread? :p:p Chris
I did it for you...
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85151

[slowpolky]

nope

[Poee7R]

I've watched most of you thru the window of your home....never think CP doesn't have perverts.

Let me know what you're gonna be around again, Ill not wear something special.


Dave

[Retro152]

X1000! Better yet, GTFOH slowpolky. It's trolls like you that bring CP down. :mad:

X2000!, Who's got the can of "TROLL BE GONE"?, Patrick C.? or maybe we can call the "Orkin Man".:rolleyes:



Pat.

[wz2p7j]

I did it for you...
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85151

I love you man !! (but you're not getting my Bud Light) :D:D

LOL Chris

[Lord Vader]

X2000!, Who's got the can of "TROLL BE GONE"?, Patrick C.? or maybe we can call the "Orkin Man".:rolleyes:



Pat.

Where can I find this rebel scum known as slowpolky... I will deal with him MYSELF! I have sent bounty hunters and probe droids out in an effort to find this troll and destroy him. This will be a day long remembered...:D

[nooshinjohn]

I love you man !! (but you're not getting my Bud Light) :D:D

LOL Chrisdon't like bud light anyway, but a case of Killians Irish Red or Sam Adams would be cool. I will PM my address...:p

[George Grand]

When I first came here, there was such an intense flame war going on with some guy from Florida attacking GG's charity efforts and Ben's cables that I don't think anybody even noticed my arrival, so troll wars are not new either.

You may have your time-line slightly off. That boy from Florida with the ham radio username? There was no running flame war with him. He questioned my charitable contributions in the evening, and was banned by the next morning. Think that would happen today? Bet your ass I miss the good old days around here.

[snow]

Even though i would be at the top of that list ! I doubt Cathy would be looking very hard at you slow, considering your afraid that you would get your ass beat if seen with a woman of a different color then you.



REGARDS SNOW

[snow]

You may have your time-line slightly off. That boy from Florida with the ham radio username? There was no running flame war with him. He questioned my charitable contributions in the evening, and was banned by the next morning. Think that would happen today? Bet your ass I miss the good old days around here. Yea chris, Kniq7 or something like that.



REGARDS SNOW

[Hillbilly61]

I think this whole thread is a troll of sorts. While the thread concerning Darqueknight's intelligent review of speaker cables got out of hand a couple of months back and there were a couple of concurrent threads out of hand during the same time, it is perceived that the overall atmosphere has gotten to be more or less on a helpful and productive footing since.

The tags are out of hand though. Does CP have a means to track who posted the tag? If it doesn't then they should be removed from this forum. All I perceive from many of the tags are commentary by folk who do not have the courage to post what they are really thinking with their handle/ID associated with them via a real post.

[schwarcw]

Sona!!! I know that you are lurking, make me a pie!:D

[nooshinjohn]

I am hungry for pie now...

[Keiko]

Yea chris, Kniq7 or something like that.



REGARDS SNOW

aka Special K. The epitome of a lunatic sociopath. slow also fits into this category.

Now for some PIE! Keiko style. ;)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/11a383ebf8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[F1nut]

The epitome of a lunatic sociopath. slow also fits into this category.

Spec K had the same piss poor punctuation and couldn't spell either. Somebody needs to check slow's IP.

[nooshinjohn]

MMMMMMMMmahalo...


Thanks K!

[Hillbilly61]

Now for some PIE! Keiko style. ;)



I like pie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrNightly]

I didn't think this day would come... but I agree with Cathy! She is right! :D

Stop feeding the trolls and they will die. I'm with Wing... I view the music and Video Game forums and pop in here a bit as well. I have completed my HT for the time being, and just relax and chill. Life has too much Shit going on with it as it is... why add drama online? If I can find a few laughs at night when I log on.. perfect. If I can't, eh... no need to linger.

Cheers!

[Keiko]

Serving up nothing but the best! The quality that you seek is right here.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/66e08567d6.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[Toolfan66]

Well how long do you have to be here to not be considered a noobie?
A year? 1000 post's?

I have been here since January, am I still a fish? HAHA

Larry.

[snow]

You have proven yorself to be a useful contributing member of this community Larry, some will never be either.



REGARDS SNOW

[Keiko]

Well how long do you have to be here to not be considered a noobie?
A year? 1000 post's?

I have been here since January, am I still a fish? HAHA

Larry.

You're one of the good mullets Larry. You'll be graduating to hammerhead soon. ;)

[shawn474]

I know these threads come around a few times a year and everyone jumps on the bandwagon of discussing how good the place was and how far it has deteriorated. This question goes out to nobody in particular, just a question. What does it accomplish what's the point of posting half naked women? (although admittedly I moss the TBT just as much as the next guy) IMHO, it's stupid to keep rehashing this crap...........just saying.

If this is in fact a "wealth of BS" now, then find another forum that meets expectations. Or stick around and keep contributing.

[Keiko]

What does it accomplish what's the point of posting half naked women?

Would you prefer half naked men? :p

[cfrizz]

I know these threads come around a few times a year and everyone jumps on the bandwagon of discussing how good the place was and how far it has deteriorated. This question goes out to nobody in particular, just a question. What does it accomplish what's the point of posting half naked women? (although admittedly I moss the TBT just as much as the next guy) IMHO, it's stupid to keep rehashing this crap...........just saying.

If this is in fact a "wealth of BS" now, then find another forum that meets expectations. Or stick around and keep contributing.

THANK YOU SHAWN!!!! Finally someone with common sense.


Would you prefer half naked men? :p

YES!!!

YES!!!

YES!!!:D:D:D

[renowilliams]

I completely agree cfrizz. I have been here only a short time but have recieved a lot of great advice and have read some very imformative threads. I have also read some threads that were not worth the time to do so. Personally, I choose to ignore the later and move on to something I find interesting.

As far as trolls are concearned, I treat them the same as I would when encountered in other areas of life,their ignored. Giving any attention to their behaviour, only serves to reinforce it. They will move on much quicker if their not getting the responce their looking for.


Tim

[AudioGenics]

" Troll: someone seeking attention with outrageous and/or silly posts. In other words, a sad individual who has no interest in an actual answer to the question being asked but has a pathological need for even ridicule and hostility in lieu of friendship and/or other forms of positive attention. In short, someone needing to yank chains merely to reaffirm that he or she is visible to the rest of society.

And the cure for such sad illness is not to reward the annoying activity with attention but to hope that ignoring such a Dostoyevskian character will send them where they really need to be: the psychiatrist's couch......" quote from another bulletin board.

[Keiko]

YES!!!

YES!!!

YES!!!:D:D:D

Control yourself sis. ;)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/465e2da725.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2b24273803.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[shawn474]

keiko, i just wonder why you feel the need to post pics of half naked women and men that are completely meaningless and irrelevant to the numerous posts / threads that you display them in. Are you trying to compensate for something? It's actually a little disturbing that you have a seemingly endless supply of these pictures at your disposal.:eek:

[nooshinjohn]

I am not disturbed buy the pics... well most anyway. the last two were not what my eyes want to see in the morning but...

[shawn474]

john, i am not saying at all that i am disturbed by the pictures. But, there is a time and place. This is not the place. This has been discussed as nauseum. Threads have been closed and people have been banned over it. I am just saying to respect the forum. There is precedent that Polk does not want this stuff around. It seems some try to push the envelope and see how much they can get away with (not unlike the trolls in my opinion).

[F1nut]

I enjoy Keiko's pics like I enjoy Mr. BigBlueLight's cat pics.....provides some relief from the daily ho-hum.

More pie, please!

[hearingimpared]

I enjoy Keiko's pics like I enjoy Mr. BigBlueLight's cat pics.....provides some relief from the daily ho-hum.

More pie, please!

Speaking of Mr BBL where the heck has he been?

[F1nut]

Good question.

[snow]

I think he has been traveling with vader to far away galaxies. :D



REGARDS SNOW

[Kex]

... He questioned my charitable contributions in the evening, and was banned by the next morning. Think that would happen today? ...Actually, GG, it just might! I cannot say what CP was like more than two years ago, but possibly the most disturbing, aggressive post I have witnessed was made by speakertweakr (IIRC) about two months ago. Whether that was his name or not, he attacked Gebby44 verbally, in no uncertain terms and for no apparent reason that I can remember, and was reported. Lightman referred to it as the fartbag thread, and wanted to abdicate from the throne of A$$holia, since he didn't want to maintain a similar level of verbal profanity (his profanity can be funny, at least to me and a few others, but this was no laughing matter).The thread was locked and he started a new one with a similar tone.

In any case, I don't think he was here for a full week, but after that one night of abusive posting, he was gone in the morning. His profile seems to have been erased, and so have his threads.

Further reading: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82431 Where The Sovereign Lord of A$$holia Beseeches His Lowly Subjects to Allow Him to Visit His Regal Justice Upon Those Who Might Sow Dissent Within His Realm.

[cnh]

In case you haven't noticed, a thread was LOCKED just the other day and pretty quickly at that! Only after a number of posts that were fired up by some racist troll and responses to his posts!

cnh

[hearingimpared]

In case you haven't noticed, a thread was LOCKED just the other day and pretty quickly at that! Only after a number of posts that were fired up by some racist troll and responses to his posts!

cnh

The troll you are referring to is slowpolky.

[KrazyMofo24]

The ban slowpolky poll was deleted also.

[slowpolky]

actualy the thread was called ( bad economy equals good prices) I was the one that requested it be locked

If you read it you would realise why the mod agreed with me that it should be locked .There was certain individual's that chimed in with intention's to ruin it even though I just tryed to be as polite as possible , the same individual 's that start these very threads and mention me

For the record I havent ever said anything racist ,My cats black and I love him


Originally Posted by cnh In case you haven't noticed, a thread was LOCKED just the other day and pretty quickly at that! Only after a number of posts that were fired up by some racist troll and responses to his posts! cnhThe troll you are referring to is slowpolky. *

[KrazyMofo24]

actualy the thread was called ( bad economy equals good prices) I was the one that requested it be locked

If you read it you would realise why the mod agreed with me that it should be locked .There was certain individual's that chimed in with intention's to ruin it even though I just tryed to be as polite as possible , the same individual 's that start these very threads and mention me

For the record I havent ever said anything racist ,My cats black and I love him


Originally Posted by cnh In case you haven't noticed, a thread was LOCKED just the other day and pretty quickly at that! Only after a number of posts that were fired up by some racist troll and responses to his posts! cnhThe troll you are referring to is slowpolky. *

That wasn't the thread I was referring to.

[cnh]

In order to quote someone....all you have to do is click on the QUOTE button in the post....the quote then appears ABOVE what will be your response.

Just trying to help out..Slow?

cnh

[slowpolky]

It was cnh who referred to it
What thread do you speak of

[KrazyMofo24]

Its gone now. It's doesn't matter anymore.

[Toolfan66]

Deleted

[danger boy]

Speaking of Mr BBL where the heck has he been?

I think he's out taking more pictures of cats. :p

[Keiko]

keiko, i just wonder why you feel the need to post pics of half naked women and men that are completely meaningless and irrelevant to the numerous posts / threads that you display them in. Are you trying to compensate for something? It's actually a little disturbing that you have a seemingly endless supply of these pictures at your disposal.:eek:

Says you...No...Duh! The web is an endless resource...Are you afraid of a little pie? :rolleyes:

[cfrizz]

Thanks Mike! They are yummy!

[cnh]

Keiko,

The third guy from the left in that second pic looks like a colleague of mine did about 10 years ago...he's divorced and still in good shape--girls? I am of course, joking...but only in part!

cnh

[Keiko]

Thanks Mike! They are yummy!

:D You're welcome Cathy. All in good fun and jest. It amazes me that some people can't grasp the simple concept of banter and humor.

[shawn474]

Says you...No...Duh! The web is an endless resource...Are you afraid of a little pie? :rolleyes:

Not afraid at all. I just find you to be hypocritical calling for the action of Club Polk to ban a troll when some would argue that your posts violate the same rules that you are asking to be enforced. I enjoy the pictures of the women, I just don't think they have a place here. No more, no less.

[snow]

Not afraid at all. I just find you to be hypocritical calling for the action of Club Polk to ban a troll when some would argue that your posts violate the same rules that you are asking to be enforced. I enjoy the pictures of the women, I just don't think they have a place here. No more, no less.Oh please get over yourself there is no comparison, thats like saying a guy jaywalking should receive the same penalty that a mass murderer does :rolleyes:

And besides I dont think Mike is breaking any rules here, the former TB thread got shutdown because someone posted a not so tasteful pic which from what I can see Mike hasnt done here.


REGARDS SNOW

[Keiko]

Not afraid at all. I just find you to be hypocritical calling for the action of Club Polk to ban a troll when some would argue that your posts violate the same rules that you are asking to be enforced. I enjoy the pictures of the women, I just don't think they have a place here. No more, no less.

Tell ya what shawn, anytime you or anyone else feels offended, or that something I've posted violates policy. Like racist remarks, terroristic threatening, taking advantage of an unsuspecting member in regards to selling gear, anything. Then by all means, report it.

[WilliamM2]

And besides I dont think Mike is breaking any rules here, the former TB thread got shutdown because someone posted a not so tasteful pic which from what I can see Mike hasnt done here.


Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85

[Airplay355]

Tasty maybe :)

[Conradicles]

Dude...she even likes to fish! What more could you ask for?

[Conradicles]

Anyway, how did this whole thread get shifted to Keiko?

[snow]

Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85I wonder if those pearls are cultured or are fresh water? Actually I personally dont see anything wrong with it, its a pic of a model in a swimsuit modeling something not sure if it's the rod and reel or the boat.

Far more tasteful then a lot of car show model pics I have seen at least she is wearing proper attire for an ocean enviroment.



REGARDS SNOW

[Keiko]

Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85

Yes! Looks mighty tasty. :) Don't you think so, Caped Cable Crusader? :rolleyes:

[BlueFox]

Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85


Tasteful and tasty. The world would be a much better place if it were full of good looking, in-shape, women in thongs. There would be no fighting in the Middle East, and dogs and cats would live together in peace. Thong power is the answer!!!

Also, I am still looking for my thong remote control. Another great invention. ;)

[nooshinjohn]

Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85
Yes...quite tasteful actually., now would someone please pass the Grey Poupon:p

[snow]

Also, I am still looking for my thong remote control. Another great invention. ;)On Off !! Up Down!! :D



REGARDS SNOW

[Keiko]

Anyway, how did this whole thread get shifted to Keiko?
I'm a hot Asian babe. They love me. :D ;)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c64b48e1e8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[Retro152]

Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85

The American Flag, Hot Dog's, and KEIKO'S PIE..............mmmm!,mmmm! Tasty!:)



Pat.

[nooshinjohn]

hmmm... could we start a Keiko's bake shop thread for all this pie?

[Toolfan66]

I love the pie but my wood is tired of hitting the underside of my desk.

[nooshinjohn]

I forgot that pie and trees go together like wine and cheese

[Hillbilly61]

Tell ya what shawn, anytime you or anyone else feels offended, or that something I've posted violates policy. Like racist remarks, terroristic threatening, taking advantage of an unsuspecting member in regards to selling gear, anything. Then by all means, report it.

Keep 'em coming Keiko! Your pics are well timed and are most welcome! Screw the prudes, male and female alike. Nothing you are posting here cannot be found in many mainsteam magazines available for the masses.

Kudos for posting something to google the eyes of the ladies of CP! To comment, your post of beefy males represents a first that I have seen anyone around here complain of your posted pics...............

(not that I cared to look at those guys either.... ;) )

Hillbilly

Edit: I like pie too! Keiko posts good pie!!!!! :)

[cfrizz]

Not in the least!

Which is why unless there is a separate thread for this kind of stuff I don't like to see them posted all over any thread on the forum. The same goes for TJO thread featuring men.

It all comes down to respecting the differences in the variety of people on this board.


Some aren't bad, but do you really consider this tasteful?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1102299&postcount=85

[Knucklehead]

FWIW, Kieko's pics don't bother me, the way some of these threads go it's actually refreshing, I can also understand that the ladies here may not want a rack in their face while browsing a spearker thread. To make it fair for the ladies, I will now have to start posting pics of my fantastic body in various threads! Be prepared gentlemen!

[Keiko]

Not in the least!

Which is why unless there is a separate thread for this kind of stuff I don't like to see them posted all over any thread on the forum. The same goes for TJO thread featuring men.

It all comes down to respecting the differences in the variety of people on this board.
Out of respect for cfrizz, I'm going to tone it down fellas.

[Keiko]

i dont think I would like it if women on here started a tasty man thread.......eww

Even though i would be at the top of that list !
Talk is cheap. This post is useless without a pic. Let's see America's next top model please.

[Knucklehead]

Be careful what you wish for:eek:, although it would be interesting to get a look at this guy's mug.

[Keiko]

Be careful what you wish for:eek:, although it would be interesting to get a look at this guy's mug.
Who's wishing? I'm just telling him to put his money where his mouth is.

[cfrizz]

Out of respect for cfrizz, I'm going to tone it down fellas.

Thanks Mike, you are a doll & a GENTLEMAN!:)


i dont think I would like it if women on here started a tasty man thread.......eww

Even though i would be at the top of that list !

Slowpolky, unless you are as built as the stud in post #99, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!!

I'm not interested in some old worn down potbellied geezer!:p

[potee]

Keiko I like the pics. they at times break up a boring read. Thanks

potee

[Knucklehead]

I'm not interested in some old worn down potbellied geezer!:p

Oh well guess that leaves me out. :D

[everpress]

I think people are over-reacting here. For every troll that comes along we get atleast 10 good new members and then the trolls don't last long. Also if you check, there are loads of threads where new members are asking questions and they get politely helped by all on a daily basis. . . i.e., new members and vets.

The only thing that is really out of control is the tag abuse.

I don't know about tag abuse, but being new, the first thing I noticed was how quick people were to help. Not just me, but as I scrolled through other threads, I was surprised to see people mentioning parts they needed, people responding within minutes and even follow up replies from each person asking if everything worked out, giving technical instruction, resource links, etc., etc.

My speakers work fine; my audio setup is as nice as I can afford... I don't NEED to be here, but it's good to see something positive on the internet... and about 90% of the time, this place is as positive and helpful of a place as anywhere I've been around on the web.

I think CP is doing a great job, and I'm sorry that I missed it in it's prime, I guess... But I'm glad that I was able to find it and enjoy it as much as I can now.

[lightman1]

Out of respect for cfrizz, I'm going to tone it down fellas.

Nobody likes a quitter, Mike.



:D But I like Cathy, so...I'm torn....between...pie...and respect for her...

[snow]

Slowpolky, unless you are as built as the stud in post #99, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!!

I'm not interested in some old worn down potbellied geezer!:p Ouch!! thats going to leave a mark :D Actually I want to see a pic of slow also but for other reasons than Cathy's.



REGARDS SNOW

[madmax]

I think CP is doing a great job, and I'm sorry that I missed it in it's prime, I guess... But I'm glad that I was able to find it and enjoy it as much as I can now.

This place has been the same way since day one, just different characters...
madmax

[KrazyMofo24]

Luckily for me I still have tons of great posts, and information I have yet to read from years back.

[Kex]

Luckily for me I still have tons of great posts, and information I have yet to read from years back.Now there's an idea! Since it was so much better before I joined (probably without any of my bad influence), maybe I'll just do a search on all old posts, starting in 2001, and read my way forward to 2010. Hopefully, by the time I get there, everything will be all wonderful again.

As for the PIE thing, well, IMHO it does get old, and I don't find much of it all that tasteful. It doesn't bother me, but the idea of excited Polkies feeling all woody in front of their keyboards while devouring Keiko's pie, posted randomly in the middle of various threads is not my idea of tasteful either. At least the TBT, when active, kept 99% of it in one place, where the lusty lumberjacks could wander at will.

[hearingimpared]

Now there's an idea! Since it was so much better before I joined (probably without any of my bad influence), maybe I'll just do a search on all old posts, starting in 2001, and read my way forward to 2010. Hopefully, by the time I get there, everything will be all wonderful again.

As for the PIE thing, well, IMHO it does get old, and I don't find much of it all that tasteful. It doesn't bother me, but the idea of excited Polkies feeling all woody in front of their keyboards while devouring Keiko's pie, posted randomly in the middle of various threads is not my idea of tasteful either. At least the TBT, when active, kept 99% of it in one place, where the lusty lumberjacks could wander at will.

You want to really enjoy yourself? Go to the "Hall of Shame" section.

[Kex]

You want to really enjoy yourself? Go to the "Hall of Shame" section.Oh, you needn't worry about me, I know where it's at if I want to find it, but yes, maybe some threads in the hall of shame could even make Seaf@rt and a few others seem almost polite and intelligent!

[KrazyMofo24]

Now there's an idea! Since it was so much better before I joined (probably without any of my bad influence), maybe I'll just do a search on all old posts, starting in 2001, and read my way forward to 2010. Hopefully, by the time I get there, everything will be all wonderful again.

As for the PIE thing, well, IMHO it does get old, and I don't find much of it all that tasteful. It doesn't bother me, but the idea of excited Polkies feeling all woody in front of their keyboards while devouring Keiko's pie, posted randomly in the middle of various threads is not my idea of tasteful either. At least the TBT, when active, kept 99% of it in one place, where the lusty lumberjacks could wander at will.

Obviously my comment doesn't apply to any of the long time members who have tons of posts and built a relationship with the regulars who don't frequent this forum anymore.

I do enjoy this forum because there are some good people here, and there is also a lot of interesting and good information. However since I never been a big contributor in terms of posting knowing I still have a lot of threads in the past I still haven't read, that'll keep me busy if the forum ever gets real stagnant.

I still think its pretty active, and I feel a lot of the old members aren't gone for good.

[lightman1]

[QUOTE=Kex;1103577]As for the PIE thing, well, IMHO it does get old, and I don't find much of it all that tasteful.[QUOTE]
Because you are an idiot.

[Kex]

Because you are an idiot.Well, you are an expert in that field ...

Now, if you were to wear shiny gold colored high heels and a bikini made of three teeny triangles tied together with string, and then get yourself photographed while bending over the hood of some automobile, wearing an unconvincingly slutty "come hither" expression ... that, I might pay for!

[wz2p7j]

Boy, this thread really has some legs. Six pages of posts now.

But, HEY, speaking of legs, why doesn't someone start a "great legs" thread! Whaddya think? :o:o:o

Chris

[lightman1]

Well, you are an expert in that field ...

Now, if you were to wear shiny gold colored high heels and a bikini made of three teeny triangles tied together with string, and then get yourself photographed while bending over the hood of some automobile, wearing an unconvincingly slutty "come hither" expression ... that, I might pay for!
I've got everything but the heels. Couldn't find them in a size 12. Will my work boots do it for ya?

[Kex]

I've got everything but the heels. Couldn't find them in a size 12. Will my work boots do it for ya?Could you paint them with shiny gold paint? If so, go ahead and do the shoot, then post the pic, and I'll tell you what it's worth to me.

[Hillbilly61]

Pussies/Dicks!

Why doesn't everyone let this thread die and just move on? From review, I think Cathy made her point very well. Yet, the guys continue to joust..... 'You just gotta know when to lay off of things and to move on to better things.....

[lightman1]

Pussies/Dicks!

Why doesn't everyone let this thread die and just move on? From review, I think Cathy made her point very well. Yet, the guys continue to joust..... 'You just gotta know when to lay off of things and to move on to better things.....
F*ck you. There is nothing better.

[lightman1]

Could you paint them with shiny gold paint? If so, go ahead and do the shoot, then post the pic, and I'll tell you what it's worth to me.
Only for you, K. You Mick, drunk ass Burren livin' Yes I'm from County Kerry, Tater lovin' putz!