I give up - Chit Chat is in danger of closing - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJ · 10-07-2003, 10:46 PM

Things have gotten way out of control over the past few months, I've reached the point where I don't want to deal with it anymore. It's especially bad on the random posts board, why can't everyone get along? I've been ''forced'' to ban several long time members or I am portrayed as the bad guy always or looked as I'm doing nothing about it. Everyone here has probably done something that could get you banned, admit it. Put yourself in my shoes for a minute.

Maybe I should just shut down the Chit Chat and Random Posts board because there is just no way to control things anymore. It's gotten too big, too fast. I have no interest in any of the chit chat boards, I rarely read anything on them. Maybe I should just stick to the sitcom and tv related boards and stuff I have an interest in...

I want this to be a fun place for people to visit, but I can't break up every single little fight and argument. I can't ban somebody just because you disagree or don't get along with them or were emotionally hurt by them. There is not enough time in the day for that.

We were always able to get through the problems before, but things have gotten so bad now I don't know if they are repairable. It might be time to say "goodbye" to everyone and close this area of SO.

dawsongirl · 10-07-2003, 10:57 PM

I really am sorry that these "long time members" that were stalking some of us were just petty little arguments to you, but believe it or not, they are a real danger to us.

Perhaps if you have no interest in this anymore, it's time to turn those boards over to someone who does have interest in it. I'm not trying to be snotty, but that sounds like maybe it should happen.

*InThisMoment* · 10-07-2003, 11:01 PM

TJ, I really do understand your position. We have all done something wrong, i'm not going to lie. But i sure do hope that you keep Chit Chat. I sure will be alot more nice to people after this. If Chit Chat gets shut down i will miss it alot. But i do understand

TJ · 10-07-2003, 11:01 PM

How were you in danger? How am I responsible for conversations you have in private messages, e-mail, or instant messenging? The thing is everything is brought to the boards no matter where it takes place.

If you truly think you were being "stalked" and were in some kind of physical danger, then I would suggest you contact the authorites and seek a restraining order against those involved.

wizard12 · 10-07-2003, 11:04 PM

It would suck that Chit Chat would have to go, but if you think it's best TJ, it's up to you. I wouldn't like to, but ya there have been some fights that have gotten out of control. Whatever you feel is best, it's bound to be the right one for this message board...

PZelda · 10-07-2003, 11:08 PM

TJ, I suggest you just close down Random Posts. Every message board is never without a General board (in this case, Chit Chat), and I'd really hate to see this board go... This is where everybody comes to check on other stuff not related to sitcoms...I'm with you for closing Random but please don't shut down Chit Chat together. It gives everybody a chance to unite.

You should enforce some kind of "TAKE YOUR ARGUMENTS TO PM" rule and REALLY enforce it. That way, you wouldn't be having this problem...You enforced the signature rule and made us all follow it and you didn't have a problem after. Please think this through before you make your final decision.

dawsongirl · 10-07-2003, 11:11 PM

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Originally posted by TJ
How were you in danger? How am I responsible for conversations you have in private messages, e-mail, or instant messenging? The thing is everything is brought to the boards no matter where it takes place.

If you truly think you were being "stalked" and were in some kind of physical danger, then I would suggest you contact the authorites and seek a restraining order against those involved.

Did I ever say you were responsible for that? No. Most of what happened to me was on this board. I just didn't think it was fair to have him running all over the boards fooling every girl here.

Maybe we oughta just leave if we're being such a bother.

Mr. Stefani · 10-07-2003, 11:14 PM

I can understand closing the random board. It really is just a big waste of space. I don't see why chit chat needs to be closed. Maybe some more mods will help. All well lifes a bitch.

Moonlight Lady · 10-07-2003, 11:16 PM

I would understand why you would want to close the chit chat boards, but I would surely miss them. It's you're board though, you need to do what's best.

DustBunny · 10-07-2003, 11:19 PM

I understand your position and how much responsibility must get heaped on your shoulders and Whaterer you decide is fine. if your not happy with the way it's going then it is your board to do what makes for a comfortable solution.

SBTB Geek · 10-07-2003, 11:27 PM

After Nate, I see the people on here very tame.

fr00ti · 10-07-2003, 11:39 PM

Well, this whole board has pretty much gone to hell. I only post on chit chat, so If you took it off I wouldnt have anywhere else to post. Oh well, who cares.

Hollow · 10-07-2003, 11:44 PM

if it closes we can still postin those random threads on the happy days board cant we?

oh well maybe this could be my opprtunity to get a life again.

Swimfan85 · 10-07-2003, 11:47 PM

I come here a couple times a day, dont always read the threads, I only read ones that sound appealing, but what is going on? besides some arugment in the hilary duff thread?

Lady T · 10-07-2003, 11:58 PM

I totally understand why TJ is closing the Chit Chat post..I have encountered only a few people that gave me and my friends a hard time..I came to SO to make friends and discuss topics of classic TV shows, etc.

I have been on SO since April and so far I have met a lot of wonderful people that I enjoy and look forward to chatting with...and had a lot of laughs and good times since then....I mean I have not been perfect myself and rubbed a few people the wrong way..and I was at fault..I made it a point to apologize...and since then these individuals and myself are friends and are at good terms..I understand that there are certain people out there that enjoy making people upset and angry and what is their point?

There is enough problems in the world...and Sitcoms On-line should be a place where we are allowed to have fun, laugh and make new friends

10-07-2003, 10:46 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,768	I give up - Chit Chat is in danger of closing Things have gotten way out of control over the past few months, I've reached the point where I don't want to deal with it anymore. It's especially bad on the random posts board, why can't everyone get along? I've been ''forced'' to ban several long time members or I am portrayed as the bad guy always or looked as I'm doing nothing about it. Everyone here has probably done something that could get you banned, admit it. Put yourself in my shoes for a minute. Maybe I should just shut down the Chit Chat and Random Posts board because there is just no way to control things anymore. It's gotten too big, too fast. I have no interest in any of the chit chat boards, I rarely read anything on them. Maybe I should just stick to the sitcom and tv related boards and stuff I have an interest in... I want this to be a fun place for people to visit, but I can't break up every single little fight and argument. I can't ban somebody just because you disagree or don't get along with them or were emotionally hurt by them. There is not enough time in the day for that. We were always able to get through the problems before, but things have gotten so bad now I don't know if they are repairable. It might be time to say "goodbye" to everyone and close this area of SO.

10-07-2003, 11:01 PM	#3
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	TJ, I really do understand your position. We have all done something wrong, i'm not going to lie. But i sure do hope that you keep Chit Chat. I sure will be alot more nice to people after this. If Chit Chat gets shut down i will miss it alot. But i do understand
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10-07-2003, 11:08 PM	#6
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	TJ, I suggest you just close down Random Posts. Every message board is never without a General board (in this case, Chit Chat), and I'd really hate to see this board go... This is where everybody comes to check on other stuff not related to sitcoms...I'm with you for closing Random but please don't shut down Chit Chat together. It gives everybody a chance to unite. You should enforce some kind of "TAKE YOUR ARGUMENTS TO PM" rule and REALLY enforce it. That way, you wouldn't be having this problem...You enforced the signature rule and made us all follow it and you didn't have a problem after. Please think this through before you make your final decision.
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10-07-2003, 11:16 PM	#9
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I would understand why you would want to close the chit chat boards, but I would surely miss them. It's you're board though, you need to do what's best.
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10-07-2003, 11:19 PM	#10
DustBunny "Step by Step" Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 09, 2003 Location: Happy Jason Bateman is back on t.v.! Posts: 568	I understand your position and how much responsibility must get heaped on your shoulders and Whaterer you decide is fine. if your not happy with the way it's going then it is your board to do what makes for a comfortable solution.
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10-07-2003, 10:57 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I really am sorry that these "long time members" that were stalking some of us were just petty little arguments to you, but believe it or not, they are a real danger to us. Perhaps if you have no interest in this anymore, it's time to turn those boards over to someone who does have interest in it. I'm not trying to be snotty, but that sounds like maybe it should happen.

10-07-2003, 11:04 PM	#5
wizard12 Get in your home! Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 11, 2003 Location: Where else? Posts: 866	It would suck that Chit Chat would have to go, but if you think it's best TJ, it's up to you. I wouldn't like to, but ya there have been some fights that have gotten out of control. Whatever you feel is best, it's bound to be the right one for this message board...

10-07-2003, 11:14 PM	#8
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	I can understand closing the random board. It really is just a big waste of space. I don't see why chit chat needs to be closed. Maybe some more mods will help. All well lifes a bitch.

10-07-2003, 11:27 PM	#11
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	After Nate, I see the people on here very tame.

10-07-2003, 11:39 PM	#12
fr00ti Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 12,846	Well, this whole board has pretty much gone to hell. I only post on chit chat, so If you took it off I wouldnt have anywhere else to post. Oh well, who cares.
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10-07-2003, 11:44 PM	#13
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	if it closes we can still postin those random threads on the happy days board cant we? oh well maybe this could be my opprtunity to get a life again.

10-07-2003, 11:47 PM	#14
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	I come here a couple times a day, dont always read the threads, I only read ones that sound appealing, but what is going on? besides some arugment in the hilary duff thread?

10-07-2003, 11:58 PM	#15
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I totally understand why TJ is closing the Chit Chat post..I have encountered only a few people that gave me and my friends a hard time..I came to SO to make friends and discuss topics of classic TV shows, etc. I have been on SO since April and so far I have met a lot of wonderful people that I enjoy and look forward to chatting with...and had a lot of laughs and good times since then....I mean I have not been perfect myself and rubbed a few people the wrong way..and I was at fault..I made it a point to apologize...and since then these individuals and myself are friends and are at good terms..I understand that there are certain people out there that enjoy making people upset and angry and what is their point? There is enough problems in the world...and Sitcoms On-line should be a place where we are allowed to have fun, laugh and make new friends