View Full Version : Who thinks Chris was the right choice for Super Mod?
Tracy
11-03-2007, 02:26 AM
Let's see if this gets locked by our new mod. Usually when a mod locks a thread, they give a reason.
Do you think he is the right choice for super mod? Discuss.
95ludestr
11-03-2007, 02:29 AM
oh lawdy, here it goes again lol
Hundo®
11-03-2007, 02:30 AM
why is he a mod at all?
Nitro
11-03-2007, 02:32 AM
why not?
Tracy
11-03-2007, 02:34 AM
Why would be the better question.
Nitro
11-03-2007, 02:36 AM
Why would be the better question.
ooops!!! why?
RandomGuy
11-03-2007, 02:42 AM
No IMO, he's a good guy though... Just wouldn't want him as a Supermod based on my observations.
I explained why in the mod forum... but I don't want to air it out in here.. let people make their own decisions. Not that this thread will impact anything though.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 02:55 AM
I don't expect it to impact anything. I'm just speaking my mind. It was brought to my attention, by Chris, that I have only met Chris once and only know him from the WL. Considering this is IA and the WL is 99% of where all of the action goes down and he has been chosen as IA super mod, I think I know all I need to know. I might have to be a little more informed on how he is in his every day life if I was voting for him for president of the US. The fact is, he is not respected enough on here to be a Super Mod. If the point is to clean up IA, which I am savvy enough to understand, then I feel he was a poor choice.
I have nothing against Collins and think he is a decent guy, why don't we just add him to the list of super mods while we are at it if this is the route we are going to take? I know you get the point.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 03:04 AM
It also must be pretty nice to say some dumb stuff and then delete it. I thought we were trying to get away from mods abusing their powers. Now I'm even more confused.
Bballjamal
11-03-2007, 03:14 AM
I feel that being a mod shouldn't be looked at like its the best thing ev4r! Just see if he's a good mod or not. If things slip up then whatever happens, happens. Not a big deal. I chose, I don't care.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 03:21 AM
I feel that being a mod shouldn't be looked at like its the best thing ev4r! Just see if he's a good mod or not. If things slip up then whatever happens, happens. Not a big deal. I chose, I don't care.
If you see it as not a big deal, then why even have mods? He's already proven he's not a good mod, IMO. 2 examples have happened in the last hour.
Here is one:
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145814&page=1&pp=40
Why was this thread locked? Because he didn't like what I said? What was the rule violation? It should be a really simple black and white answer. Rules are rules and mods are here to enforce them, correct? Mods should be impartial and unbiased, even tempered and logical...even when it includes them. They should be a well respected part of the community they are moderating.
©hris
11-03-2007, 03:22 AM
I feel that being a mod shouldn't be looked at like its the best thing ev4r! Just see if he's a good mod or not. If things slip up then whatever happens, happens. Not a big deal. I chose, I don't care.
agreed... also im not a mod for reasons to Moderate... im a mod because it comes with the job.
©hris
11-03-2007, 03:24 AM
IMO... whats the big deal??? why is this even an issue???
Thighs
11-03-2007, 03:38 AM
as long as he doesnt do anymore crap like what tracy brought up, it shouldnt matter.
just because a mod doesnt like whats in a thread, doesnt mean they should lock the thread. its a public forum for a reason folks. keep free speech alive on IA.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 03:42 AM
It's an issue to me, a long time member of this site...which you should understand and respect...as a super mod.
I don't think you should be a super mod. I have nothing else against you, never have. I have never bad mouthed you in any way...PERIOD and I know you can vouch for that. Maybe I shouldn't have used the word spoad, so for that I was wrong. Other than that, if the REAL point is to clean up I and start marketing it....I feel that a super mod should be a respected member of the community, which you are not. They should also be level headed and able to handle their emotions, which in handling this issue with me you have not been able to do. Like I said, I don't own IA, so in the end it's not my decision.
I happen to enjoy the fact that IA is so open minded. That's the main reason that I care and also the main reason I spend so much time here. There have been MANY occasions in the past years that myself and our shop have had people say things about us openly and in writing for all to read. I have had to accept that as part of IA if I want to be able to enjoy the same privilege on this site. I think unnecessary and unprovoked stalking of a member should be eliminated. I also feel like there shouldn't be bashing in the noob section on their first post...but I feel whole heartedly that you should be able to voice your opinion. I am simply doing that.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 03:43 AM
I would like to know why the thread I referred to was locked. Maybe if it's justified, it will help me feel a little better.
I moderate things, just without the special powers. Kinda like batman
©hris
11-03-2007, 03:47 AM
The **** i did was 3 years ago... The threads i locked were directed towards me...
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135556
Read the rules... im just doing my job as a mod ok.
i was given supermod rights and i feels as though i have yet to abuse them... if anything the 2 major rules have been broken already and thats bitching about mods and bashing mods.... all i did was lock them. If I thought it was a big deal then im sure julio and pablo would have started banning by now....
I have not said anything bad about anyone on this site... i just protect myself and my rights as a mod just like any other mod would.
Just because the heat is coming from a site sponsor doesnt give that sponsor any special rights to talk **** to or about a mod... not saying you have tracy but the threads i locked were definatly leading to that.
©hris
11-03-2007, 03:54 AM
i want nothing more than to promote this site and make it bigger and better. if anyone wants otherwise then vote no.... im doing my best to take the skills i use from day job and using them to promote, advertise, and market IA.... if im gonna get flamed for that then something just isnt right imo.
I have supermod rights so I can have the necessary tools to do my job.
xLSTONEx
11-03-2007, 03:54 AM
In no way IMO are you respected at all in the community but I really don't give a ****. Just don't go changing my signature and **** fag.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 04:00 AM
The **** i did was 3 years ago... The threads i locked were directed towards me...
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135556
Read the rules... im just doing my job as a mod ok.
i was given supermod rights and i feels as though i have yet to abuse them... if anything the 2 major rules have been broken already and thats bitching about mods and bashing mods.... all i did was lock them. If I thought it was a big deal then im sure julio and pablo would have started banning by now....
I have not said anything bad about anyone on this site... i just protect myself and my rights as a mod just like any other mod would.
Just because the heat is coming from a site sponsor doesnt give that sponsor any special rights to talk **** to or about a mod... not saying you have tracy but the threads i locked were definatly leading to that.
I have yet to throw around my "status" as a site sponsor. You are the one who keeps bringing that up. I have only expressed my concerns as a long time member and I have been clear about that SEVERAL times. I did not bash you. I expressed my opinion without cursing and I kept it to my opinions and feelings. You are not the psychic Cleo. You don't know what the thread was leading to. When I am being serious and expect to be taken seriously, I am pretty good at keeping things factual and keeping myself within the boundaries. You should probably do some re-reading just to inform yourself on what really happened in the thread you locked.
What you did in the new members section was warranted being that what I said was off topic...you could have, however, split the thread. Instead you chose to keep what you wanted to say in (the smart alec comments about the stickers on the SEMA car and whether or not I pay to advertise on IA...pretty unprofessional according to your job title with IA now) and delete what I said that you didn't like until I called you out on what you had done. I saved the page in case it becomes an issue with Julio and Paul.
P.S. Please proof read your responses. That is something you should get used to while using your skills to market this site. Everything you write should be treated the same way any memo in an office setting would be.
©hris
11-03-2007, 04:02 AM
... i deleted everything... have a look. i deleted it a long time ago but u kept on going so it just took longer
Tracy
11-03-2007, 04:05 AM
... i deleted everything... have a look. i deleted it a long time ago but u kept on going so it just took longerIt's deleted now. Like I said, I saved each page along the way, as it happened, in case it became an issue.
©hris
11-03-2007, 04:06 AM
I have yet to throw around my "status" as a site sponsor. You are the one who keeps bringing that up. I have only expressed my concerns as a long time member and I have been clear about that SEVERAL times. I did not bash you. I expressed my opinion without cursing and I kept it to my opinions and feelings. You are not the psychic Cleo. you don't know what the thread was leading to. When I am being serious and expect to be taken seriously, i am pretty good at keeping things factual and keeping myself within the boundaries. You should probably do some re-reading just to inform yourself on what really happened in the thread you locked.
What you did in the new members section was warranted being that what I said was off topic...you could have, however, split the thread. Instead you chose to keep what you wanted to say in (the smart alec comments about the stickers on the SEMA car and whether or not I pay to advertise on IA...pretty unprofessional according to your job title with IA now) and delete what I said that you didn't like until I called you out on what you had done. I saved the page in case it becomes an issue with Julio and Paul.
The only issue i see is u getting on here bitching about Julio and Pauls decision on bringing me aboard. Maybe if you spoke to either of them before you even started all of this you would understand a little better whats going on. U didnt want to wait apparently.
changaroo
11-03-2007, 04:09 AM
i want nothing more than to promote this site and make it bigger and better. if anyone wants otherwise then vote no.... im doing my best to take the skills i use from day job and using them to promote, advertise, and market IA.... if im gonna get flamed for that then something just isnt right imo.
I have supermod rights so I can have the necessary tools to do my job.
please, im sure there are other people out there that want to do the same.
i have no problems with you as i think you are a pretty cool person, but when people start closing/deleting **** just because they have the power to, that gets on my nerves.
now when i go to the whoreslounge, i gotta deal with a giant misplaced button about sponsors that totally doesnt flow with the forum :P maybe im OCD. but it bothers me.
©hris
11-03-2007, 04:11 AM
ok since its not an issue.... Julio already deleted a thread about this once. Julio and Paul chose me for a reason. If you arent happy with it... take it out on them. This falls under the "Bitching about mods" rule so its being soft deleted.... but don't worry, They can still read it tomorrow when they get on.
Tracy
11-03-2007, 04:30 AM
The only issue i see is u getting on here bitching about Julio and Pauls decision on bringing me aboard. Maybe if you spoke to either of them before you even started all of this you would understand a little better whats going on. U didnt want to wait apparently.
Did I miss the memo??? Was there even one sent out? This is the WL. Since when do any of us need to call Paul or Julio before we make a post in the WL? I have already admitted my mistakes regarding this issue? Why can't you do the same. My opinions are my opinions.
They'll be able to read it because I save it ;)
©hris
11-03-2007, 04:36 AM
wow what did i ever do to anyone to deserve this
©hris
11-03-2007, 04:39 AM
Did I miss the memo??? Was there even one sent out? This is the WL. Since when do any of us need to call Paul or Julio before we make a post in the WL? I have already admitted my mistakes regarding this issue? Why can't you do the same. My opinions are my opinions.
They'll be able to read it because I save it ;)
The rule is posted in the WL. No exceptions... i didnt make the rules
Tracy
11-03-2007, 04:54 AM
The rule is posted in the WL. No exceptions... i didnt make the rules
Then ban me. If I can't express my feelings and opinions in a mature manner just as I always have on IA, then I don't want to be a member. In fact, don't ban me...no need. I won't be back. Mike can advertise for our shop and that will be that :) Glad y'all got to see me. Carry on
FOR THE LOVE OF IA, PLEASE LEARN TO WRITE. IT SEEMS THAT IA'S SPONSORSHIPS DEPEND ON IT NOW. IT'S NO LONGER JUST A FORUM FOR YOU ANYMORE...IT'S A JOB AND NO ONE WILL TAKE YOU OR THE SITE SERIOUSLY IF THEIR MARKETING AGENT CONTINUES TO MISUSE GRAMMAR (COMMAS AND CAPITALIZATION). THAT'S NOT B!TCHING..THAT'S THE TRUTH ;)
©hris
11-03-2007, 05:00 AM
its 4am tracy...
lol I can't believe that you are flipping out about this.
Crazy Asian
11-03-2007, 05:08 AM
maybe its her pms kicking in or she doesnt like it that your the mod and she isnt? Meh who knows Im just shocked you're a mod.
Barefoot
11-03-2007, 05:11 AM
lol sounds like she wanted to be the mod got mad and here we are. personally dont give a **** whos mod.
©hris
11-03-2007, 05:14 AM
That poll tells me nothing... i know what needs to be done. I have all of the info i need and help from Julio and Paul when in a jam.... how can i fail?? im not gonna fail....
People don't like me because of the drive and passion i have for what I do.... im always nice to those that treat me nice. I always have respect for those that have respect for me. I treat EVERYONE the same as if they treat me.
Thats life
©hris
11-03-2007, 05:20 AM
lol sounds like she wanted to be the mod got mad and here we are. personally dont give a **** whos mod.
who knows... im going to bed. i been at this from 10:30 to 4am. I have no reason to try and defend myself anymore... Im just going to prove those that voted no wrong. :goodjob:
I won't fail
The Ren
11-03-2007, 07:19 AM
wow.. **** had hittith the fan.... chris.. i have been a mod here for awhile now.. over a year or so.. I got bashed on bad.. even by other mods and NONE of my **** got locked.. EVER.. and it went for double digit pages at times.. and my ass is still here and I am even cool with a few of the people who used to bash me.. I could have locked the threads.. but to me its just the net.. You and I are cool and we have put behind the past... but dont get your panties in a wad over IA drama..
cactusEG
11-03-2007, 07:45 AM
IMO I think hes gonna do a good job.. plus hes plus hes always on and knows whats going on..
MachNU
11-03-2007, 08:04 AM
Mods should be impartial and unbiased, even tempered and logical...even when it includes them. They should be a well respected part of the community they are moderating.
LOL for some reason that made me laugh! i think maybe 3 or 4 people on this site even now what i look like and can see me and go hey thats *******! but in this poll i will have to say i had to vote no!
nothing against you chris, but to me it seems that you try to command respect. Not in a good way. that you strive to make people like you with false promises. In the JL i have seen you make NUMEROUS post over old issue about better the site, when that issue has been brought up, talked about, decided on, and be done with. To me your just to trigger *mod* happy! :dunno:
Vteckidd
11-03-2007, 08:44 AM
Just because the heat is coming from a site sponsor doesnt give that sponsor any special rights to talk **** to or about a mod... not saying you have tracy but the threads i locked were definatly leading to that.
ANd just cause youve been MOD FOR A WEEK DOESNT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TALK DOWN TO A SPONSOR ON IA
Also, shes not bashing you , you PUSS Y, shes making a valid point
Vteckidd
11-03-2007, 08:46 AM
wow what did i ever do to anyone to deserve this
See CURRENT ACTIONS and PAST POSTS for the answer alex
Vteckidd
11-03-2007, 08:48 AM
LOL for some reason that made me laugh! i think maybe 3 or 4 people on this site even now what i look like and can see me and go hey thats *******! but in this poll i will have to say i had to vote no!
nothing against you chris, but to me it seems that you try to command respect. Not in a good way. that you strive to make people like you with false promises. In the JL i have seen you make NUMEROUS post over old issue about better the site, when that issue has been brought up, talked about, decided on, and be done with. To me your just to trigger *mod* happy! :dunno:
I know we have our differences, but even then, i think we both have enough respect for each other not to step ojn each others toes. We MOSTLY back each other when it comes to moderating this site.
I dont see that with chris. he thinks hes on a mission from god and julio has given him the power to be a rogue, and do what he wants.
MachNU
11-03-2007, 08:52 AM
I know we have our differences, but even then, i think we both have enough respect for each other not to step ojn each others toes. We MOSTLY back each other when it comes to moderating this site.
I dont see that with chris. he thinks hes on a mission from god and julio has given him the power to be a rogue, and do what he wants.
that i will have to say i agree whole heatly with you. We have only butted heads a few times but that was over the matter of simple ****. I dont think i have ever tryed to cross you over SM powers and decisions, becuase in my opinion all SM and above should think relitivly(sp) the same. They should all be able to make a decision and other SM understand how it was made.
Like tracy said all SM should be lvl headed people, and now when and where to really use there powers. and when to be able to use the rule book on things. i have gone through threads that flirted with the line of breaking rules but let them slide, and each turned out just fine. *and saved me from having to take the time to sort out the thread*
Crazy Asian
11-03-2007, 08:55 AM
so what is his power gonna stay or be gone?
iloveboost
11-03-2007, 08:58 AM
I don't know him personally either but I can honestly say I feel it was a bad decision.
He spells poorly and doesn't use the proper grammar or punctuation. He's not well-respected in the car community. I can't think of anything he's done in the car-community except maybe post about his wishlist for parts for his car.
P.S. Headlight bulbs are not mods, LOL!
The Ren
11-03-2007, 09:05 AM
I know we have our differences, but even then, i think we both have enough respect for each other not to step ojn each others toes. We MOSTLY back each other when it comes to moderating this site.
I dont see that with chris. he thinks hes on a mission from god and julio has given him the power to be a rogue, and do what he wants.
Even most of us regular mods back the two of you up.. :D
edit: chris i do have to agree with mike.. Sponsors are the ones who help us continue to run.. without Tracy and our other site sponsors you would have no "job"...
IDCoconut
11-03-2007, 09:41 AM
edit: chris i do have to agree with mike.. Sponsors are the ones who help us continue to run.. without Tracy and our other site sponsors you would have no "job"...
Figure being in marketing, he would have figured that out. :screwy:
The Ren
11-03-2007, 09:43 AM
Obviously not since he is talking down to one of our sponsors.. who has been a sponsor for along time..
iloveboost
11-03-2007, 09:43 AM
Figure being in marketing, he would have figured that out. :screwy:
If IA is putting their trust on this guy, I'm worried to see what the outcome will be in the coming months.
Chris to potential sponsors: Yeah, u shuld pay to be on IA Its awesome ill be bashing u guys in know time and deleting ur posts! All for the low, low price of $XXX.99!!!*
*Grammatical and spelling errors were intended.
Vteckidd
11-03-2007, 10:05 AM
Well heres the thing:
Chris has a very shaky past, a very bad past. He is hiding behind the "i only did it for entertainment" excuse which 99% of this board doesnt buy. Because when it was going on, it definetly wasnt just for entertainment.
Now, he keeps saying that IA is going to be bigger and better, and hes going to attract 60 year old stock brokers, and teachers, music composers, DJs, club owners, and this is going to make IA bigger and BETTER.
So hes proposing that we rip out IAs soul, which has been the CAR ENTHUSIAST , and replace it by selling out to more mainstream jobs and media outlets.
Im sorry, thats NOT the way to make IA grow. If Julio is serious about growing IA to be bigger, i think he will agree its CORE audience is who we should cater to.
Why would a club owner post on here, when people already post in the EVENTS section? what is the return on their investment?
Why would you alienate current sponsors cause you think they dont deserve their own forum? People that have donated money to the cause FOR ALONG TIME now your just going to say, sorry, your not good enough or active enough, take a hike.
The answer is to bring in bigger advertisers by growing the core audience. Bring in MANUFACTURERS of parts, make even more subforums for different trypes of businesses if they want, and preach to them that they have to stay active, or have people be active for them on IA to get their product out there.
Hell ive done that for 4 businesses on this site with great results (Auto Options, SRZ Racing, Mainstream, and now Batlground).
Look what Brandon did for Rons Auto. Look what Brett did for AAP.
That is how you GROW IA, not by locking threads, and bashing current sponsors and basically saying "im going to tattle on you" because you dont agree with me.
Chris is a noob and thinks with his new powers he can change the board by himself to what he wants it to be. He has yet to learn that mods are a TEAM, not individuals.
The Ren
11-03-2007, 10:10 AM
He has yet to learn that mods are a TEAM, not individuals.
I couldnt agree more!!
Schugg
11-03-2007, 10:23 AM
i say no, ive been here almost 2 years and i dont recall ever even seeing him around on here.
fire his ass!!
im going back to bed now.
Schugg
11-03-2007, 10:27 AM
Well heres the thing:
Chris has a very shaky past, a very bad past. He is hiding behind the "i only did it for entertainment" excuse which 99% of this board doesnt buy. Because when it was going on, it definetly wasnt just for entertainment.
Now, he keeps saying that IA is going to be bigger and better, and hes going to attract 60 year old stock brokers, and teachers, music composers, DJs, club owners, and this is going to make IA bigger and BETTER.
So hes proposing that we rip out IAs soul, which has been the CAR ENTHUSIAST , and replace it by selling out to more mainstream jobs and media outlets.
Im sorry, thats NOT the way to make IA grow. If Julio is serious about growing IA to be bigger, i think he will agree its CORE audience is who we should cater to.
Why would a club owner post on here, when people already post in the EVENTS section? what is the return on their investment?
Why would you alienate current sponsors cause you think they dont deserve their own forum? People that have donated money to the cause FOR ALONG TIME now your just going to say, sorry, your not good enough or active enough, take a hike.
The answer is to bring in bigger advertisers by growing the core audience. Bring in MANUFACTURERS of parts, make even more subforums for different trypes of businesses if they want, and preach to them that they have to stay active, or have people be active for them on IA to get their product out there.
Hell ive done that for 4 businesses on this site with great results (Auto Options, SRZ Racing, Mainstream, and now Batlground).
Look what Brandon did for Rons Auto. Look what Brett did for AAP.
That is how you GROW IA, not by locking threads, and bashing current sponsors and basically saying "im going to tattle on you" because you dont agree with me.
Chris is a noob and thinks with his new powers he can change the board by himself to what he wants it to be. He has yet to learn that mods are a TEAM, not individuals.
is he one of the people i seen recommending that we should expand IA to more than just a car board on the suggestions admin post? if that ever happens, you can bet i wont be here anymore. im not even from atlanta anymore and if it came to that i would leave and start my own importatlanta, even if i was the only member!
Julio
11-03-2007, 10:50 AM
Wow controversy...
Ok, you know, Im all for what the members want.. atleast 85% percent of the time.
Chris, Ok, a little over the top, needs some polishing.... slow down a bit...
I will be honest, If you guys " DO NOT WANT HIM TO BE SM " I will personally open a new thread with a poll and remove him.
But, The guys has put up with a alot of Bs from IA members over the last 2 years... I thought that was crazy... ..
Do you guys think he doesnt deserve a shot? Maybe he's not using his energy in the right way ?
I think everyone deserves a shot and talking with to understand :
Example :
I had beef with Mr Kidd, Now Hes a SM, cool dude.. but how was that fixed, by talking **** over..
I Also had beef with Randomguy if I recall, never meet the dude, but seems like a cool dude after all..
At one point I didnt like Paul aka admin over a picture **** he try to bust my chops, Now hes my business partner with IA..
I try to do what members want..
Chris seems like what the most part dont want.... I think a chance is the only way to see...
I'm impressed that he is still on After all the BS he's done here with self embarasement and people bashing him left and right ( including myself )
You just never know...
Julio
11-03-2007, 10:52 AM
now to wash my bollas.
green91
11-03-2007, 10:52 AM
Wow i am in shock over this. Over the years i haven't witnessed him add anything constructive to the forum, never seen any technical contributions, or even that he has been respected for anything other than posting 10 pictures every time he changes the springs on his car or minuscule things. Seems like there could have been better options.
Nemesis
11-03-2007, 10:55 AM
wow...just wow lol
green91
11-03-2007, 10:59 AM
I really think the best option at this point would be to delete all the forums except for the for sale forums.
4dmin
11-03-2007, 11:01 AM
Well heres the thing:
Chris has a very shaky past, a very bad past. He is hiding behind the "i only did it for entertainment" excuse which 99% of this board doesnt buy. Because when it was going on, it definetly wasnt just for entertainment.
Now, he keeps saying that IA is going to be bigger and better, and hes going to attract 60 year old stock brokers, and teachers, music composers, DJs, club owners, and this is going to make IA bigger and BETTER.
So hes proposing that we rip out IAs soul, which has been the CAR ENTHUSIAST , and replace it by selling out to more mainstream jobs and media outlets.
Im sorry, thats NOT the way to make IA grow. If Julio is serious about growing IA to be bigger, i think he will agree its CORE audience is who we should cater to.
Why would a club owner post on here, when people already post in the EVENTS section? what is the return on their investment?
Why would you alienate current sponsors cause you think they dont deserve their own forum? People that have donated money to the cause FOR ALONG TIME now your just going to say, sorry, your not good enough or active enough, take a hike.
The answer is to bring in bigger advertisers by growing the core audience. Bring in MANUFACTURERS of parts, make even more subforums for different trypes of businesses if they want, and preach to them that they have to stay active, or have people be active for them on IA to get their product out there.
Hell ive done that for 4 businesses on this site with great results (Auto Options, SRZ Racing, Mainstream, and now Batlground).
Look what Brandon did for Rons Auto. Look what Brett did for AAP.
That is how you GROW IA, not by locking threads, and bashing current sponsors and basically saying "im going to tattle on you" because you dont agree with me.
Chris is a noob and thinks with his new powers he can change the board by himself to what he wants it to be. He has yet to learn that mods are a TEAM, not individuals.
HONESTLY I DON'T SEE WHAT THE BIG DEAL IS W/ IA AND POSSIBILITIES OF OPENING UP OUR DOORS TO OTHER VENTURES IF THAT IS WHAT WE WANT TO DO.
ALL THIS TALK OF SPONSORS AND MONEY PAID... HONESTLY SPONSORS HAVE NOT PAID THE WAY FOR IA IT HAS BEEN PAID BY JULIO/I. THE LITTLE MONEY IF WE EVEN GET MONEY OUT OF A SPONSOR HAS JUST GIVEN US $ TO PUT BACK INTO IA. THIS HOBBY OF JULIO/I DOES OVER A 1TB (1000+GB) OF TRAFFIC A MONTH. THIS SH!T ISN'T FREE FOR US TO RUN!
I'VE BEEN W/ JULIO FOR A WHILE NOW AND A MEMBER LONGER THEN PROBABLY 98% OF THIS SITE. SH!T WE WERE JUST REMEMBERING THE OLD DAY BACK W/ HYBRID, TOYS R US, ETC. THOSE DAYS ARE OVER WE HAVE TO REALIZE THAT. THE FORUMS HAVE MOVED MORE INTO AN OFFTOPIC SITE THEN A CAR ONLY SITE.
WE DO HAVE SOME IDEAS ON THE TABLE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SITE... IF YOU TALKED TO ME FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO I'VE BEEN REALLY INTERESTED IN US SELLING THE SITE/SHOW ETC. BUT ENLIGHT THAT WE STILL OWN IT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GOING BALLS OUT AND SEEING WHAT POTENTIAL THIS SITE REALLY HAS. I WOULD SUGGEST EVERYONE JUST WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS INSTEAD OF PASSING JUDGEMENT.
CHRIS I THINK WILL WORK OUT FINE W/ US ONCE HE KNOWS HIS ROLE WITH IA. I THINK HE IS GETTING ALITTLE AHEAD OF HIMSELF BUT I DO LIKE HIS ENERGY. WE NEED SOME FRESH BLOOD HELPING WITH THE SITE.
green91
11-03-2007, 11:07 AM
So basically the site has lost its direction and the original reason it attracted so many of us
4dmin
11-03-2007, 11:10 AM
So basically the site has lost its direction and the original reason it attracted so many of us
i don't think i would say the SITE but the scene has lost momentum/speed... many of us who originally came to know one another online through this site have found that cars isn't the only thing we have in common or what we like talk about.
i don't see this being a bad thing, i see it being evolution of any site that has a strong member base as ours.
FOR THE RECORD IMPORTATLANTA.COM WILL NEVER DIE AS LONG AS WE OWN THIS SITE. IA WILL ALWAYS BE THE BACKBONE OF ALL VENTURES FOR JULIO/I. THE SCENE HAS GIVEN MUCH MORE TO JULIO/I THEN OUR SITE HAS GIVEN TO IT. :cheers:
BTLFED
11-03-2007, 11:30 AM
What happened last time a "Chris" helped "take it to the next level?"
Importsouth.com :rolleyes:
He is not respected by ANY of us, and the threats that he is running his mouth about when it comes to Mike and I ARE NOT APPRECIATED. He needs to quit acting like he is above us and acting like he controls anything.
If there is something that needs to be said to me about how I moderate or anything of this nature THE PM BETTER SAY FROM ADMIN OR JULIO, NOT DOUCHEBAG CHRIS.
HeLLo iM iZzY
11-03-2007, 11:30 AM
Oh, cool.
©hris
11-03-2007, 11:36 AM
i am willing to work it out with all of the mods and bring my energy down but nobody gives me the chance. Its the same people that always takes it straight to the WL and puts me on the front cover.... i dont want that. PM me or call me whatever. I would much rather talk in private. IA gives me the attention i dont want... its always been that way.
I want nothing more than to be accepted by the other mods for a motivator rather than a "god". That is all i have been doing is just simply being a motivator.
I do want to learn the ways of the IA family... Im just doing what I was asked to do.
©hris
11-03-2007, 11:38 AM
What happened last time a "Chris" helped "take it to the next level?"
Importsouth.com :rolleyes:
He is not respected by ANY of us, and the threats that he is running his mouth about when it comes to Mike and I ARE NOT APPRECIATED. He needs to quit acting like he is above us and acting like he controls anything.
If there is something that needs to be said to me about how I moderate or anything of this nature THE PM BETTER SAY FROM ADMIN OR JULIO, NOT DOUCHEBAG CHRIS.
So why should it be in a PM... why not start a poll in the WL???
Vteckidd
11-03-2007, 11:44 AM
Im glad that finally now Admin and Julio have posted and said their points.
Julio, your right, ive had crazy beef with most poeple on this site that i now call FRIENDS (B@D @PPLE, BTLFED, YOU). But how long did it take man? YEARS. It took YEARS for me to gain back the trust and respect . Hell you banned me for 6 months :)
The difference between me an chris is i WORKED and turned my my rep around. He has not done that, he came right back on here, got supermod powers, and is going to town.
I came back on the board, i posted, i contributed, i got made a MODERATOR, then after i proved myself you made me a SUPER MODERATOR. I wasnt just given the power because i could help IA.
Now you know that i have nothing but respect for you guys (paul and Julio). I think you have a great thing going here (IA) and that you should take advantage of growing it, but i think you should have discussed it with the rest of your SUPER MOD team.
You will need help to grow this site, and sinking everything on someone like Chris with his reputation, well, all i can say is good luck with that. What has he done to help this site? NOTHING.
WE CAN ALL HELP, but the way the transition in power went down, i totally felt disrespected (by Chris).
He comes on one day as a super mod and starts THREATENING ME, OTHER MODS, SPONSORS and all he keeps saying is that he has YOUR EAR and YOUR CONFIDENCE. He keeps sayins how he knows all these plans you have in store for IA and how he cant share them with us.
He keeps telling us how IA needs different mods cause we dont get along with him and his views, which he claims are in turn your views.
Go read the JL its all there.
Anyways, i have zero respect for him, and im just along for the ride from here on out. BUt if you guys want help, call me, you have my number, or you know someone that can get it.
Im sure some of us REAL PROFESSIONALS that have REALLY contributed to IA and have been there over the years would be happy to grow this site.
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MIke
Echonova
11-03-2007, 11:47 AM
i am willing to work it out with all of the mods and bring my energy down but nobody gives me the chance. Its the same people that always takes it straight to the WL and puts me on the front cover.... i dont want that. PM me or call me whatever. I would much rather talk in private. IA gives me the attention i dont want... its always been that way.
I want nothing more than to be accepted by the other mods for a motivator rather than a "god". That is all i have been doing is just simply being a motivator.
I do want to learn the ways of the IA family... Im just doing what I was asked to do...
©hris
11-03-2007, 11:49 AM
Im glad that finally now Admin and Julio have posted and said their points.
Julio, your right, ive had crazy beef with most poeple on this site that i now call FRIENDS (B@D @PPLE, BTLFED, YOU). But how long did it take man? YEARS. It took YEARS for me to gain back the trust and respect . Hell you banned me for 6 months :)
The difference between me an chris is i WORKED and turned my my rep around. He has not done that, he came right back on here, got supermod powers, and is going to town.
I came back on the board, i posted, i contributed, i got made a MODERATOR, then after i proved myself you made me a SUPER MODERATOR. I wasnt just given the power because i could help IA.
Now you know that i have nothing but respect for you guys (paul and Julio). I think you have a great thing going here (IA) and that you should take advantage of growing it, but i think you should have discussed it with the rest of your SUPER MOD team.
You will need help to grow this site, and sinking everything on someone like Chris with his reputation, well, all i can say is good luck with that. What has he done to help this site? NOTHING.
WE CAN ALL HELP, but the way the transition in power went down, i totally felt disrespected (by Chris).
He comes on one day as a super mod and starts THREATENING ME, OTHER MODS, SPONSORS and all he keeps saying is that he has YOUR EAR and YOUR CONFIDENCE. He keeps sayins how he knows all these plans you have in store for IA and how he cant share them with us.
He keeps telling us how IA needs different mods cause we dont get along with him and his views, which he claims are in turn your views.
Go read the JL its all there.
Anyways, i have zero respect for him, and im just along for the ride from here on out. BUt if you guys want help, call me, you have my number, or you know someone that can get it.
Im sure some of us REAL PROFESSIONALS that have REALLY contributed to IA and have been there over the years would be happy to grow this site.
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MIke
whoa.... no no no.... wrong
first of all when i came back i was in the negatives in reps..... the only people that remember what happened 3 years ago and still hate me because of it have issues..... because i have never met any of them.
You got on here threatening me with your OG status and sponsor stuff thinking you were the "GOD"..... So i defended myself. Like julio and paul said... u got beef with ALOT of people. Why you are representing a site sponsor is beyond me.... just like you wonder why im a Mod.... am i right??
RandomGuy
11-03-2007, 11:50 AM
I Also had beef with Randomguy if I recall, never meet the dude, but seems like a cool dude after all..
this I don't remember lol. Maybe it was silent beef that you told no one about? haha. Btw I did meet you.
Echonova
11-03-2007, 11:56 AM
whoa.... no no no.... wrong
first of all when i came back i was in the negatives in reps..... the only people that remember what happened 3 years ago and still hate me because of it have issues..... because i have never met any of them.
You got on here threatening me with your OG status and sponsor stuff thinking you were the "GOD"..... So i defended myself. Like julio and paul said... u got beef with ALOT of people. Why you are representing a site sponsor is beyond me.... just like you wonder why im a Mod.... am i right??http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x249/Echonova1/Ipod327.gif
BTLFED
11-03-2007, 11:59 AM
So why should it be in a PM... why not start a poll in the WL???
There is no need for a poll, and i have been a super mod for YEARS. I am well liked by most of this board, including almost all of the other mods/super mods. You aren't liked or respected by anyone.
Echonova
11-03-2007, 12:05 PM
LOL @ 0% for yes. He should at least vote yes for himself.
©hris
11-03-2007, 12:09 PM
I WILL NOT MODERATE ANYTHING ANYMORE.... I'LL LEAVE THAT UP TO THE MODS. JUST BECAUSE IM A SUPERMOD DOESNT MEAN THAT I WILL USE THOSE POWERS. IM JUST USING THE TOOLS TO MARKET..... THE END PROBLEM SOLVED
BTLFED
11-03-2007, 12:10 PM
:lmfao:
IA Mods: 39048
Chris: 0
©hris
11-03-2007, 12:11 PM
well it seems things never change lol i sure do attract a big crowd... seriously though...
I WILL NOT CHANGE, DELETE, MOVE, OR MODERATE ANYTHING.............. PROBLEM SOLVED
Maniaç
11-03-2007, 12:12 PM
LMAO @ this thread!! Wonder if I had anything to do with it? Lolol.
ps; voted.
4dmin
11-03-2007, 12:12 PM
There is no need for a poll, and i have been a super mod for YEARS. I am well liked by most of this board, including almost all of the other mods/super mods. You aren't liked or respected by anyone.
I am not going to defend Chris other then to say i think he deserves a chance w/ IA.
If he stepped on some peoples toes this is the greatness about IA; he will learn humility quick w/ a post like this. This is not a normal site we aren't forum Nazi's... we allow members/sponsors to speak out. But again in IA tradition a nobody can become a somebody.
Chris was a complete toolbag some years ago and i have seen him over the past few years turn some things around as far as attitude/reputation. I think he kinda ran w/ the ball on this one and it got ahead of him.
history for some... i talked to Julio a long time ago before IMPORTSOUTH bullsh!t and i was told by him/chris they had things under control... after that fall out i tried to get into IA again and Julio went w/ another guy rushi... by this time i was little dissapointed but still very determined to get into the site. i actually even contacted julio at one point and time to take down a graphic rushi stole from the PI site I built. to make a long story short you have to keep trying until people either accept you or you just give up. i later got the call from Pablo/Julio and I now can honestly say I helped turn this site around from doing 20+gb of traffic to 1000+gb of traffic a month. This site takes a different breed; it surely isn't for the weak of hearts.
Echonova
11-03-2007, 12:17 PM
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x249/Echonova1/1189373170732.jpg
©hris
11-03-2007, 12:17 PM
instead of sitting on IA all day worrying about my reputation being on the line right now.... I have a large city to cover and a lot of potential sponsors out there.
The several PMs i currently have about sponsorships I am replying right now... for info on payment you can contact Paul. I'll send you the info now.
Echonova
11-03-2007, 12:20 PM
instead of sitting on IA all day worrying about my reputation being on the line right now.... I have a large city to cover and a lot of potential sponsors out there.
The several PMs i currently have about sponsorships I am replying right now... for info on payment you can contact Paul. I'll send you the info now.http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x249/Echonova1/pmdd.jpg
4dmin
11-03-2007, 12:27 PM
I'M GOING TO LOCK THIS B/C EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE SAID HAS. MODERATORS CHECK OUT THE JUSTICE LEAGUE. ALRIGHT I'M GETTING BACK TO WATCHING MY NEWCASTLE VS. PORTSMOUTH GAME :D
The Yousef
11-04-2007, 10:47 PM
nope.
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