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first off sorry ritchie spam_ spam_i knew the difference spam_but spam_i dunno why i typed spam_ spam_it that way spam_ so sorry for any confusion spam_

i spam_as well understand the points made spam_, spam_and i do understand the costs spam_ spam_but unless spam_ its a rule spam_ that has been made from begining spam_and i spam_dont spam_ever remember spam_seein this specific rule spam_ its not fair to people spam_ to have it told to them spam_ spam_ spam_without notice spam_
if its a change that wants made then fine spam_post that theres some changes spam_
make people aware spam_but dont spam_just sitthere and tell me and others spam_cause its a good guy post spam_and spam_theres another below spam_ spam_ spam_ that it should have went there and because it didnt spam_ then its getting deleted spam_
myself spam_ spam_ respect the rules of this spam_forum spam_ and have spam_always done my best to make sure i back spam_em up spam_
but its up to the person spam_that posts spam_those comments to make the choice spam_ of what is best spam_ spam_ spam_and by deleting the items spam_you hurt spam_me or the person its &nbsp;about spam_ not the person who did it spam_so im being punished for others actions spam_how is that fair to me <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>??

well i know this forum is alot on spam_rich but spam_ spam_ hes known for a while spam_this was gonna be a headache spam_and he still pursed it spam_and beleive me i am grateful he did spam_ spam_but it must be fair no matter what ...

RICH u know guy i luv spam_ya spam_for going through all this to give us a great forum ...


shawn

Shawn,

I don't think it's a big enough deal to be a "rule" or an "attack on the constitution" <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

I think it's just a matter of keeping things organized. How many breeders are there? times how many transactions a day? Talk about information overload. <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

Plus you snake people have a lot of drama in your lives. It's hard for us simple lizard folk to keep all the soap operas straight if you make multiple threads per show &nbsp;<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i &nbsp;dont &nbsp;ever remember &nbsp;seein this specific rule &nbsp;</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

Case in point: The Bill Cagle and IBD thread. Do a search. That specific topic matter branched out into, if i recall correctly, at least 4 other mini-threads. Webslave locked down all but the original thread. And specifically stated that everything from that point on regarding B.C. and IBD was to be specifically posted in that thread alone. So yes, somewhere there is a rule regarding multiple threads about 1 topic/person. I would post it here now, however I am just not in a good enough mood to search for it. Maybe tomorrow.

A question for you, Shawn. Out of my own idle curiosity. Ok, the most recent double topic postings were about you as the subject. Correct? Ok, all Torrie was saying was there was already an existing thread about you right below the new one started. And why not post it there? The first thread was about a good experience with you. So why start a new thread about you as a good guy? Isn't that quite redundant? Why not post in the existing thread saying "Yeah. I just had a good deal with him too. He is a good guy."? Do you need that much advertising? Do you need to keep your name at the top of the list? This is how I see it from the outside looking in. I am not trying to start a war with you. I believe I am asking legitimate questions. Just like you, if I have something to say, I say it. I am curious as to why the overreaction (IMO) to this on your part? How is asking people to combine subject matter to save space an attack on our freedom of speech? I look forward to your reply to my questions. Once again, this is not an attack on you. It is merely my curiosity. Choose to take it how you will. Take care and have a good night. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

If I might interject for a moment...

The rule about multiple posts has been in effect since the early days of the original Board of Inquiry. This rule, in no way, infringes on anyone's speech.

Torrie's point is essentially a good one, although I probably would have been a bit more subtle about how I said it &nbsp;<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>.

Kim, it is everyone's job to police this message board. Rich is an extremely busy man, and he relies (to a degree) on the members of this board to moderate themselves and occasionally remind one another of the rules.

Shawn, while you might feel that it is unfair for Rich to delete a post about you that should have been posted as a reply to an existing thread, it is also unfair for Rich to bear even more of a finacial burden than he absolutely has to. As of the time I'm typing this reply, there are 942 topics on this site, occupying 32 pages.

I could definitely rationalize someone posting a new thread when the existing thread is buried on the 28th page, but not if it's only two topics down on the main page.

Additionally, it has ben my experience that a post with 20 replies will generate far more traffic than 20 individual posts. People want to see what's behind all that discussion.

Finally, bear in mind that multiple separate "good guy" posts can actually work against you, as they did in one of Jerry Tubbs' many escapades.

Ok,
&nbsp; &nbsp; First off I in no way infinged on the freedom of speech <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>
&nbsp; &nbsp; Kim, read it again I said to add it to the thread that was already there, not to say it at all. &nbsp;I do not feel I said anything wrong and if you took as that then oh well, can't please everyone.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Shawn, if your so quick to say we all should be able to post anywhere, then why are you telling me I shouldn't post cause I wasn't involved in the first place. GOOD ONE!! &nbsp;Plus, of course you disagree with me the posts are about YOU! <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>
&nbsp; &nbsp; I am just trying to say look at least to see where or if the previous post stand, in essence use common sense.

Thank You,
Torie Miller

ok spam_first off spam_ in my opinion spam_its not a multiple post spam_
cause its different spam_ spam_each time regardless whats said causeits different people spam_( i dont know maybe its my weird thinking) who knows
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no i dont need that much advertisement spam_but it dont hurt spam_to have it <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> spam_<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ( and i wont &nbsp;refuse it)
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well i may have overreacted spam_if so i apoligize spam_for that
but spam_it still remains spam_its not my fault who posts what and spam_where spam_so when its deleted it hurts me spam_cause i can always use spam_any good reviews spam_cause im still small spam_time spam_compared to alot
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it was pointed out to me in a personal email that it was a rule thats why i brought up the rule thing and i havent seen a rule that said spam_all good guy posts spam_must be under 1 heading
and those u talk about spam_like Bill cagle spam_ thats a disscusion spam_topic (a saga or soap opera) spam_ spam_yes that needs to be all on 1 spam_ mine spam_is a review topic spam_ so its up to who posts it how they post it spam_ thats where im talkin about freedom spam_things spam_..
and if it gets deleted spam_ it spam_hurts spam_me spam_ spam_ cause its something spam_ that could make a good deal for me to fall through spam_( not gonna happen i hope ) but the fact is there
but spam_yet i wasnt the 1 who posted it spam_so spam_u gonna take my comments off spam_?? even though i didnt post it cause its not attched spam_to an existing thread??


my spam_reviews are far spam_from the soap opera spam_sagas spam_ that go on
until now i guess .. spam_and spam_truthfully spam_ spam_ spam_it costs more for that post spam_on spam_the burglary spam_ spam_and spam_ conway spam_and bill then spam_my spam_lil ol spam_ reviews spam_..
those are the soap operas spam_ ..

this didn't go through the first time for some reason, so here I go again....

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ok,
&nbsp; &nbsp;First off I in no way infinged on the freedom of speech &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;Kim, read it again I said to add it to the thread that was already there, not to say it at all. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

No, You need to read the posts again. Where in any of my posts did I say anything about freedom of speach. <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>
I simply said you were rude and the way your post came off was uncalled for. Some of us are tactful and some are not. <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>

Kim,
&nbsp; &nbsp; I will not argue the subject with you. &nbsp;You don't like it, fine then don't post anymore. &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; As to everyone else thank you for trying to see the point I am trying to make. &nbsp;I feel that we all have to do our part to make the BOI a great one.

&nbsp; Again, thank you.

Torie Miller