What happened to Balletto, Oracle80, Ect.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Balletto broke the tuck rule. The others..well that info is top secret.

A life time ban for her evil ways?

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I guess a better question would be why start crap with someone who was nice enough to basically help posters on the multiple carryover pic 6? Are you really missing out on anything except fights?

All within reason. They were productive members of this group. Don't mean to start crap if that's what you mean.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Well calling out BTW for no reason is suspect. I'll just say again that IMO this board is the best it has ever been and I am glad to be a part of it.

I'm not calling him out.

[Thoroughbred Fan]

I am sure this is innocent enough. 2Hot wanted to know what happened to them. Well I must say, I've missed a thread or two that were then obviously deleted for due cause. That doesn't mean i didn't have to ask the group to let me know what had happened to someone. I'll just say that I am sure they are either gone for good cause or chose to leave. I think the site and most of us are great. Let's have fun and not think anyone is calling anyone out.

[Kasept]

I get the feeling there's an agenda with the initial question. Simply put though, the answer is covered in the Terms of Service statement in the Announcement Section at the top of the pages.

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/announcement.php?f=2

I'm not discussing specific instances, except to say that some of the people mentioned are choosing not to post and some are banned. Hate speech, intolerance and other anti-social behaviors aren't welcome here, and I'm sorry if you find my arbitration odious. Decisions are made with the greater good in mind, and I believe the atmosphere set via that administration to be as positive as it can be. Based on the fact that on a daily basis 300+ people are posting, more than 800 view the Forum, and we're averaging 50 new members a week, I'll stand by the decisions I've made.

[Pointg5]

I don't know what Oracle did to not be posting here anymore, I missed a couple of weeks, but I wish he was still posting. I never met him in person or talked to him off the board, but I learned more from him about handicapping and this game than anyone...Based on some of the postings, seems some that know him, had some issues with him, but I can't speak to that since I had not met him...That being said this is still a good site and hopefully I'll get to meet up with some of the DTer's during Derby Week...

[pmayjr]

Repent doesn't beat around the Bush and says some **** that makes Tim Hardaway look like a saint. So I'm assuming he's gone for that reason. When Repent talks horsies, he's one of the smartest on here... It's when he talks about... anything else... yeah just about anything else is where he needs to put his foot in his mouth.

As for Baletto... I'm assuming she's busy with school n'stuff. Cajungator, any ideas where she is?

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I get the feeling there's an agenda with the initial question. Simply put though, the answer is covered in the Terms of Service statement in the Announcement Section at the top of the pages.

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/announcement.php?f=2

I'm not discussing specific instances, except to say that some of the people mentioned are choosing not to post and some are banned. Hate speech, intolerance and other anti-social behaviors aren't welcome here, and I'm sorry if you find my arbitration odious. Decisions are made with the greater good in mind, and I believe the atmosphere set via that administration to be as positive as it can be. Based on the fact that on a daily basis 300+ people are posting, more than 800 view the Forum, and we're averaging 50 new members a week, I'll stand by the decisions I've made.

Steve has made this clear enough...no sense bringing it up anymore. These are the reasons why those posters are gone. For those who like to create trouble...beware! This is a great site! We can have fun, but when you step over the bounds over and over...you pay the price!

[SentToStud]

Them clothes got laundry numbers on them. Any man forgets his number spends a night in the box.

These here spoons you keep with you. Any man loses his spoon spends a night in the box.

There's no playing grab-ass or fighting in the building. Any man playing grab-ass or fighting in the building spends a night in the box.

No one'll sit in the bunks with dirty pants on. Any man with dirty pants on sitting on the bunks spends a night in the box.

Any man don't bring back his empty pop bottle spends a night in the box.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

why would you call out a guy like btw..trust me or dont hes a frigging saint for sharing his oppinions on this board..all those you mention as replacments are a joke ..this guy btw is speaking at the n.h.c.s for 500 a pop in vegas...i dare you to relpy with anything that validates your statment.............

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

why would you call out a guy like btw..trust me or dont hes a frigging saint for sharing his oppinions on this board..all those you mention as replacments are a joke ..this guy btw is speaking at the n.h.c.s for 500 a pop in vegas...i dear you to relpy with anything that validates your statment.............

Just a matter of taste is all.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

Just a matter of taste is all.

and btw is an acquired one. so what's the point in moaning about it?

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

and btw is an acquired one. so what's the point in moaning about it?

Just wanted to know what happened to so many of the original posters.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

and btw is an acquired one. so what's the point in moaning about it?

Hmmm... I could go so MANY ways with that one, B.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

Just a matter of taste is all.

Then I have decidedly different taste than you.

Originally Posted by T3B

Repent never believed a word of what he actually typed...his biggest thrill came from getting a rise out of people...and he did that quite often.

If that is true, then that would make him just about the last person I would want on a forum I was reading and/or contributing to. Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer folks who mean what they write/say.

--Dunbar

[ELA]

Obviously, we all understand the dynamic of a BB. We have a great forum here and a host that is looking to maintain a standard of behavior and decorum -- and not only should Steve be doing that, but I feel he is doing a great job. I know if several BB's and I enjoy this one the most because of the dynamic, the people, and many other reasons. With the exception of Oracle/Mike, I don't know any of the other people mentioned; and I've met Mike a handful of times at the track, spoke with him in person a couple of times, and that's about it. Simply put, eveyrone is who they are -- you may like them or not. They may land with you a certain way and that will cause you to react a certain way. I think we all know that's life.

So, without question, it is Steve's perogative and duty to suspend, ban, whatever, any members who he feels are infringing upon the standards he is looking to maintain. And, of course, not everyone will agree with him. It's a totally different issue as to whether or not it is appropriate to question him in a public forum or in some other fashion. Personally, I don't think it is. If I had that much of an interest or concern, I would e-mail him and discuss it in private.

In addition, I don't think an incident like this should be used as an opportunity to open the door to or start other attacks. My opinion is that if you don't like someone, their opinions, comments, etc. -- and you don't want to comment in a civil fashion or the like -- simply move on to the next thread.

Eric

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by ELA

Obviously, we all understand the dynamic of a BB. We have a great forum here and a host that is looking to maintain a standard of behavior and decorum -- and not only should Steve be doing that, but I feel he is doing a great job. I know if several BB's and I enjoy this one the most because of the dynamic, the people, and many other reasons. With the exception of Oracle/Mike, I don't know any of the other people mentioned; and I've met Mike a handful of times at the track, spoke with him in person a couple of times, and that's about it. Simply put, eveyrone is who they are -- you may like them or not. They may land with you a certain way and that will cause you to react a certain way. I think we all know that's life.

So, without question, it is Steve's perogative and duty to suspend, ban, whatever, any members who he feels are infringing upon the standards he is looking to maintain. And, of course, not everyone will agree with him. It's a totally different issue as to whether or not it is appropriate to question him in a public forum or in some other fashion. Personally, I don't think it is. If I had that much of an interest or concern, I would e-mail him and discuss it in private.

In addition, I don't think an incident like this should be used as an opportunity to open the door to or start other attacks. My opinion is that if you don't like someone, their opinions, comments, etc. -- and you don't want to comment in a civil fashion or the like -- simply move on to the next thread.

Eric

Eric, if you ever decide to run for elected office let me know so I can vote for you
Well said.

[ELA]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

Eric, if you ever decide to run for elected office let me know so I can vote for you
Well said.

If I ever decide to run for elected office, please do me a favor and shoot me! LOL.

Thanks.

Eric

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Intersting taste. No BTW but Oracle, Euro, Joel and Repent. Hmmmm.

All have a strong opinion.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Intersting taste. No BTW but Oracle, Euro, Joel and Repent. Hmmmm.

I had no problem with any of the above listed, either. Joel and I are good friends and I still talk to Mike.