[PhxMJ]

Originally Posted by running dogg

I'll go back to my usual haunts on Rich Dad, Craigslist, and the Reno Gazette Journal's forums.

Thats a great idea. Let me open the door for you.

[RAiMA]

I think people are expected to know some basics when posting on this wealth forum. It's not what happens that matters, but how you respond.

[camski]

I might be in the minority here but I actually do have some compassion for Rdogg. Sounds like he has had a tough run. BUT my compassion does not extend to feeling sorry for him. Nowhere in his story or his posts (that I can recall) did he ever mention what his plan was to overcome his adversity. My wish is that he would read this post and look inside himself and determine whether he really wants to find the success that we all know can be his if he is willing to work at it. I would ask MJ if he would reconsider his ban if he were willing to submit a plan of what he wants and how he plans to achieve it in a thread that all of us here can help him with and posts about what progress he is making. As well as a promise to refrain from any victim mentality posts. It might be a good excercise not only for Rdogg (should he be willing to accept these terms) but for us as a community to show that we are here willing to help others even when they are 'down and out". I truly wish him the best in whatever he does and hope he finds the success that he wants. The bottom line is that LIFE IS NOT FAIR but WE ALL KNOW THAT HERE, FROM OUR OWN EXPERIENCE we dont need someone to give their version of why it isnt.

[Runum]

I respectfully disagree. He earned what he got.

As a a landlord I have to be understanding toward my tenants but I don't have to be a sucker. They tell me all their sad stories and I just nod with sympathy as I still collect the rent. Sorry, he's a grown man and he knew better.

I wish him the best and hope he can turn it around. Keep it positive and good luck. Good call MJ.

[andviv]

Actually, I think that Camski's idea is genius. Somebody in a rough situation in life happens to be networking with a group of successful millionaires and could learn from them, and the only fee to pay is to be willing to leave the negativity behind. That sounds like great ROI, IMHO.

Now, is he willing to pay the price? --I know, it is easier to complaint and whine about how life sucks, but changing your mentality is the only way to move forward.

[Peter2]

If you would have read the post that he edited, (I saved it) you would realise that Running Dogg does not need this forum. He needs serious professional psychiatric help and medication. I wish him good luck with that.

[PhxMJ]

Originally Posted by Peter2

If you would have read the post that he edited, (I saved it) you would realise that Running Dogg does not need this forum. He needs serious professional psychiatric help and medication. I wish him good luck with that.

In fact, I'm tempted to forward the post (which he later edited so not many read it) to the California authorities ... it truly was disturbing and indicated a possible mental defect which this forum cannot help.

Running Dogg's reputation is well known on the RD forums -- he's been there FOR YEARS and has not changed in that time either. He runs there on 2 different names of which, he had to change one name because people were tired of his rants.

As with many people, when you give someone a rope, many will chose to hang them self. I knew RDoggs reputation after I discovered his RD ids ... I gave him a chance despite his infamous reputation over on RD. I allowed him to hang himself which he promptly did in 16 posts.

His posts where all negative, off topic, and politically oriented.

Im not dealing with that here, nor dealing with people who refuse to change and wallow in their victim mentality.

[Z5 FILMS]

The ban was totally warranted. The guy could not even comment about who Tom Vu is without going out in the deepend on a political rant about the Iraqi people, US Govt and George Dubbya. He contributed nothing, and his posts were off all off-topic and negative to the bone.

Running Dogg obviously was mentally unstable or has some serious personal issues with the world. Reading between the lines on some were downright scary.

[Yankees338]

Originally Posted by Peter2

If you would have read the post that he edited, (I saved it) you would realise that Running Dogg does not need this forum. He needs serious professional psychiatric help and medication. I wish him good luck with that.

I agree with you. I read that first post, and it was, indeed, very disturbing. Whether or not he was kidding I don't know, but it didn't sound that way.

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

In fact, I'm tempted to forward the post (which he later edited so not many read it) to the California authorities ... it truly was disturbing and indicated a possible mental defect which this forum cannot help.

I'd totally understand that if you did. I think it's something you should very strongly consider.

[kimberland]

MJ,

When you "ban" people,
do you ban them from reading
or merely from posting?

[camski]

I didnt realize all the things going on with Rdogg (I didnt read his inital post) so I withdraw my earlier suggestion.

[PhxMJ]

Kim,

I believe the software attempts to prevent both viewing and posting.

[Peter2]

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

Kim, I believe the software attempts to prevent both viewing and posting.

Running Dogg was on the forum earlier today.

[Allthingznew]

I don't know what your "visiblity" goals are, but there is a way, I don't know how just that it exists, to allow only registered users to read the forums. So once a user is banned, deleted etc. they can no longer read. Again, don't know what you're desiring.

[PhxMJ]

Originally Posted by Allthingznew

I don't know what your "visiblity" goals are, but there is a way, I don't know how just that it exists, to allow only registered users to read the forums. So once a user is banned, deleted etc. they can no longer read. Again, don't know what you're desiring.

Yes that option is possible, however I want the forum to be open to all visitors ... even unregistered.

As for banned users, when they attempt to view the site, they get a message saying they are banned; they can't view threads or respond. When they access the site, they DO show up on the "Who's Online" log, even though they can't read any of the threads.

I ran a few tests to confirm this is indeed true. Also, I've been banned on Ferrari Chat which uses the same board software so I know this is true.

[Yankees338]

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

Also, I've been banned on Ferrari Chat which uses the same board software so I know this is true.

Lol...I wonder why, Mr. Lambo!?!?

[RAiMA]

Tho I see your point GreatBear, I wouldn't like to see this board overun by negative people. People who come to the forums to genuinely learn and to crontribute would need to sift through those posts.

The way I see it is, it's good maintance like looking after a garden. Leave it unattended and it will be overun by weeds

[PhxMJ]

Originally Posted by TheGreatBear

I don't know folks, but it seems to me we should tolerate negativity. We shouldn't embrace it, but we shouldn't be scared of it. We shouldn't dislike negativity because its negative, but because of the underlying reasoning being faulty . I've read some people talking about how negativity effects them negatively(big surprise), but that shouldn't really happen. We should be immune to it.

Obviously, you didn't read all his posts, including the one that he selectively edited. Politics are prohibited - his posts all had political slants and innuendo. He's GONE and people like him thereafter, will be gone too.

In fact, I'm reporting one of his posts to the authorities first thing tomorrow as its downright disturbing and "Timothy McVeighish" .

[PhxMJ]

Originally Posted by RAiMA

The way I see it is, it's good maintance like looking after a garden. Leave it unattended and it will be overun by weeds

Legendary ... SPEED++++

[kimberland]

Well, I think the no negativity rule
forces posters to find the positive in every negative.
So if you think the economy is going in the dumper,
how can a person benefit from it?
Someone always benefits from every single situation.

(And as you've often pointed out, Great Bear,
the so called bad situations can be the best opps)

MJ... curious as to why you don't want
the banned people reading the messages?
(Yes, I was the kid in the class always asking why)

: )