R-pod Owners Forum : Let's be careful http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Let's be careful Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:49:39 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2019 13:45:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12516 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Let's be careful : Originally posted by lostagainMy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124171#124171 Author: furpod
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 1:45pm

Originally posted by lostagain

My tax returns would be a big disappointment.  I didn't even get beyond the standard deductions last year.  Life is simple when you're retired.  


I was SO looking forward to not having to go through the bother of itemizing finally.. and I didn't have to for Fed.. But my stupid state required it or we get a standard deduction of like $2400.. Angry
]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 13:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124171#124171 Let's be careful : My tax returns would be a big... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124169#124169 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 11:14am

My tax returns would be a big disappointment.  I didn't even get beyond the standard deductions last year.  Life is simple when you're retired.  ]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 11:14:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124169#124169 Let's be careful : We don't need no steenking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124161#124161 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 9:45am

We don't need no steenking tax returns to know that you're hiding something.]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 09:45:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124161#124161 Let's be careful : and i'll have to see your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124160#124160 Author: Billy Bob
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 9:39am

and i'll have to see your tax returns for the past many years if you have filed themLOL]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 09:39:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124160#124160 Let's be careful : It's a bit of a trek up US... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124157#124157 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 9:34am

It's a bit of a trek up US 95, but I can use all the help I can get.  

Caveat:  Due to the restrictions on political discussions, a very good idea I might add, my platform will remain a secret as will any party affiliations I might or might not have. Evil Smile
]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 09:34:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124157#124157 Let's be careful : I d be happy to assist you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124155#124155 Author: Billy Bob
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 9:24am

I
d be happy to assist you from boulder city
]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 09:24:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124155#124155 Let's be careful : Glue Guy, you won't be alone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124151#124151 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 8:26am

Glue Guy, you won't be alone in NV.  Practically everyone I've met since moving here is from California.  So, you better hurry up before all the good spots are taken.  And in my "contrary one" ways, I am thinking of running for County Commissioner here in Lyon County just to p/o the opposition.  So if you move here, I could use a campaign manager.  Wink]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 08:26:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124151#124151 Let's be careful : Well, you have a point there!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124143#124143 Author: philsfog
Subject: 12516
Posted: 23 May 2019 at 4:37am

Well, you have a point there! As I say, it might've just been bluster from someone who was nervous about submitting. But then again, they might've been a truly difficult personality.]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 04:37:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=124143#124143 Let's be careful : Originally posted by Poddy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=123331#123331 Author: furpod
Subject: 12516
Posted: 29 Apr 2019 at 4:36pm

Originally posted by Poddy McPodface



I'm trying to post



dANG pODDY.. i AM SORRY, THAT POST REQUIRED APPROVAL AND i DIDN'T CATCH IT FOR 4 MONTHS..
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:36:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=123331#123331 Let's be careful : I'm trying to post http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119483#119483 Author: Poddy McPodface
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 5:34pm



I'm trying to post

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:34:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119483#119483 Let's be careful : Originally posted by Happy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119479#119479 Author: furpod
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 4:40pm

Originally posted by Happy Tripping

Originally posted by David



There are one or two that seem to imply that I am hallucinating and seeing some things that aren't there. So, I spent about 30 seconds and cut/pasted just 3 comments posted from the last few days:

we can never improve on what God has created

As a Jesus follower I answer to a higher authority and know that I am a steward of His creation,

“Our love for God is shown in how we serve the widow, orphan, and infirm.” Beecher

It is my belief that these comments are of a religious nature.....

If a person chooses to willfully defy, admins/moderators are left with no choice.


Oh my. We have a problem. 

I am afraid that you don't understand the first thing about individual 'style' in writing.


I hereby request of the people who run this forum that this moderator, who has absolutely no conception of the arbitrariness of his manner of thinking, be terminated for the good of this forum.




Just as a note, English isn't my first language. But I for sure understand style and prose. I also FULLY understand that this is an RPOD forum. For the most part what goes on here is about camping in, using, owning, researching, etc etc RPODS. For the good of the forum we don't go down the rabbit holes of religion, politics, etc.

IF, Mr. Happy, this offends you, what you do is go start a forum, and moderate it just as you wish. We have at least one member who did that very thing with a facebook group. Good luck, and have fun.

.
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:40:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119479#119479 Let's be careful : Originally posted by lostagain Happy,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119477#119477 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 4:08pm

Originally posted by lostagain

Happy, have you ever moderated a board on the internet?  It ain't easy; just a thankless job that often you feel makes no one happy.  

Writing style?  If you are referring to David's post immediately above yours, those examples are clearly religious in nature and are what have triggered angry "shouting" matches on this board.  There is no issue about the "style" of the prose.  It's the subject matter that is he is correctly addressing.  And that subject matter is what leads to conflict in which we risk losing a very valuable resource for all rPod owners and wannabe owners.

We have people from all walks of life and all political and religious persuasions; from atheist to creationists, from left of socialist to right of alt-right.  Moderating this board is like "tratando de organizar micos para una foto" as we say in Colombia.  [organizing monkeys for a photograph].  Our moderator's work is nothing short of miraculous and they deserve our support.  

We can nitpick the moderation and find fault here or there, but we have to stop and ask ourselves whether we could do any better.  I really doubt we could.  They have kept this board informative, enjoyable to read, and relatively free of conflict.  For an internet board, where the subtleties and irony are often lost, where people tend to not realize how blunt or offensive they are in their writing style, Dave, furpod and Trek Tech have exceeded all reasonable expectations of what good moderation is.  Let's give them a round of applause and our deepest gratitude for keeping this crazy group together.
Lostagain, if you ever run for governor of Nevada (and I move to Nevada), you would have my vote.]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:08:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119477#119477 Let's be careful : + 1 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119468#119468 Author: marwayne
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 2:25pm

+ 1]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:25:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119468#119468 Let's be careful : Just a thank you for your work... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119467#119467 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 2:23pm

Just a thank you for your work in making the forum a pleasant place to be. Thumbs Up]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:23:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119467#119467 Let's be careful : Motion passed/granted! Well.....at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119466#119466 Author: Guests
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 2:19pm



Motion passed/granted!   

Well.....at least until somebody decides to post additional to it. I could lock the topic but, then a smart person might open a "new" topic - with the same or similar title. (This happened during our last discussion of the "religious problem")

I feel the need to apologize. I know that many are getting about as tired of dealing with this issue as I. I think we may have it to a point (this time) that we can take some decisive measures to eliminate the problem. (there will be ongoing maintenance from time to time, as needed)

I will be nice to return to our "regularly scheduled program" of Pods, camping and fun stuff.   

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:19:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119466#119466 Let's be careful : 2nd and 3rd. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119463#119463 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 1:47pm

2nd and 3rd.  ]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119463#119463 Let's be careful : I would like to make a motion... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119462#119462 Author: podrunner
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 1:38pm

I would like to make a motion that this "Let's be careful " topic end here.  Is there a second?]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:38:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119462#119462 Let's be careful : Originally posted by Happy Tripping I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119457#119457 Author: Guests
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:27am

Originally posted by Happy Tripping


I hereby request of the people who run this forum that this moderator, who has absolutely no conception of the arbitrariness of his manner of thinking, be terminated for the good of this forum.



I'm ignoring you. Also, as one of the forum administrators (people who run the forum), I refuse to terminate myself, per your request.
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:27:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119457#119457 Let's be careful : Well said lostagain! my thanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119451#119451 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 9:19am

Well said lostagain!  my thanks to Dave, furpod and Trek Tech and all the others that have freely provided guidance and advice on this great forum. ]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:19:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119451#119451 Let's be careful : Happy, have you ever... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119449#119449 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 8:47am

Happy, have you ever moderated a board on the internet?  It ain't easy; just a thankless job that often you feel makes no one happy.  

Writing style?  If you are referring to David's post immediately above yours, those examples are clearly religious in nature and are what have triggered angry "shouting" matches on this board.  There is no issue about the "style" of the prose.  It's the subject matter that is he is correctly addressing.  And that subject matter is what leads to conflict in which we risk losing a very valuable resource for all rPod owners and wannabe owners.

We have people from all walks of life and all political and religious persuasions; from atheist to creationists, from left of socialist to right of alt-right.  Moderating this board is like "tratando de organizar micos para una foto" as we say in Colombia.  [organizing monkeys for a photograph].  Our moderator's work is nothing short of miraculous and they deserve our support.  

We can nitpick the moderation and find fault here or there, but we have to stop and ask ourselves whether we could do any better.  I really doubt we could.  They have kept this board informative, enjoyable to read, and relatively free of conflict.  For an internet board, where the subtleties and irony are often lost, where people tend to not realize how blunt or offensive they are in their writing style, Dave, furpod and Trek Tech have exceeded all reasonable expectations of what good moderation is.  Let's give them a round of applause and our deepest gratitude for keeping this crazy group together.
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:47:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119449#119449 Let's be careful : Originally posted by David There... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119443#119443 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 7:04am

Originally posted by David



There are one or two that seem to imply that I am hallucinating and seeing some things that aren't there. So, I spent about 30 seconds and cut/pasted just 3 comments posted from the last few days:

we can never improve on what God has created

As a Jesus follower I answer to a higher authority and know that I am a steward of His creation,

“Our love for God is shown in how we serve the widow, orphan, and infirm.” Beecher

It is my belief that these comments are of a religious nature.....

If a person chooses to willfully defy, admins/moderators are left with no choice.


Oh my. We have a problem. 

I am afraid that you don't understand the first thing about individual 'style' in writing.


I hereby request of the people who run this forum that this moderator, who has absolutely no conception of the arbitrariness of his manner of thinking, be terminated for the good of this forum.


]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 07:04:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119443#119443 Let's be careful : There are one or two that seem... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119442#119442 Author: Guests
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 6:40am



There are one or two that seem to imply that I am hallucinating and seeing some things that aren't there. So, I spent about 30 seconds and cut/pasted just 3 comments posted from the last few days:

we can never improve on what God has created

As a Jesus follower I answer to a higher authority and know that I am a steward of His creation,

“Our love for God is shown in how we serve the widow, orphan, and infirm.” Beecher

It is my belief that these comments are of a religious nature. It is also my belief that most reasonably intelligent persons would agree with me.

This is not all of the comments seen nor is it intended to be a comprehensive list of all things that might transgress. I'm not going to mention names, as to publicly shame the individuals. You know who you are.

I agree with a post above that says, in effect, they know the environment that they are in and what they are typing, when they type it.   I firmly believe this could be said of all of us.

If a person chooses to willfully defy, admins/moderators are left with no choice. The point of all of this discussion? To attempt to once again, in the most gentle manner possible, "nudge" us back on course. Gentle/subtle doesn't seem to work with some folks.

The task/mission of moderators (of any forum) is to insure compliance with community standards, which insures the long term health and survival of the group/forum. Put plainly, the needs of the group outweigh the wants/desires of any individual.

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:40:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119442#119442 Let's be careful : I have been a member of this forum... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119437#119437 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 12516
Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 3:02am

     I have been a member of this forum since about 2009 and I have never known this to be a issue 99.9% of the discussions have been about r-pods and camping. Why this ever came up at this time I do not know. It is a slow time for camping now maybe someone would rather talk about ice fishing or cooking with bacon. The moderators have done a great job I am sure everyone is thankful for their efforts. I hope things stay the way they are and we all look towards happy sunny camping days ahead. As Paul McCartney's mother told him in a dream Let It Be.]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:02:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119437#119437 Let's be careful : Well I'm going to tie a couple... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119428#119428 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 8:30pm

Well I'm going to tie a couple of things together here and say that ... I have great empathy for those of you who WANT to be camping at this time of year and cannot be. Even though I live in that state that so many people bash - California - which means we can camp any time of year. Although in the big mountains (Sierra, Cascades) we camp in winter but not with our RPod. And to wrap it up with a bow, I don't care when people bash my home (California). I may think they are rude, because I was raised not to criticize others' homes. But it doesn't offend or harm me because it doesn't affect me or mine in any way. It does tell me something about them, and that can be enlightening. And I'd still help them if need be, in a camping situation for example (and have many times), because we're all people and we can come together and help one another around the common ground. Mostly I choose to read and talk about camping and how to keep our rigs wheels down (driving is of particularly great interest to me), well maintained and rolling happily along. I really learn from, appreciate and care about this Forum and hope that we will keep it rolling happily and usefully along as well. ]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:30:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119428#119428 Let's be careful : It may be just me but when you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119422#119422 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 7:43pm

It may be just me but when you start giving examples, boundaries get pushed.  I can pretty much figure out what or what not to say in a given environment.  

I believe the moderators on the forum have done a good job of keeping us on topic.
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:43:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119422#119422 Let's be careful : Originally posted by offgridSo,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119396#119396 Author: Guests
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 3:19pm

Originally posted by offgrid

So, I think this is supposed to be the rPod owners forum, not the christian/republican/gun rights rPod owners forum or the secular/democrat/gun safety rPod owners forum, or some such nonsense LOL. 
I guess if we don't want to demonstrate good manners/be "politically correct" or whatever you want  to call it we could split into different groups. Then everybody could chat only with folks who thought exactly like themselves. How nice and comforting, but what a loss that would be for all of us. 
Just like its a loss to the country as a whole that we are identifying more and more by those kind of criteria rather than as Americans. IMHO. And my apologies to our Canadian members, I don't mean to leave you out of the conversation, you can have your own splinter group if you want to Smile.
BTW, I'm curious if religion and politics tend to crop up more at certain times of the year. Here we are in the dead of winter talking about this. Boring time of year for most of us campers. I'll bet if it was summer and we were all out camping in our rPods we wouldn't be discussing this stuff so much.... 



You very nearly quoted something I said a while back, in your opening sentence. A person's faith, politics, etc. just plain don't matter here. Why? Because we don't "go there".

The second sentence is a position previously stated - it's a big internet. The Web Wiz software is free. All a person needs to do is plunk down some money, get a static IP and some server space (or perhaps one would prefer the cloud). If one has a better idea for a forum, by all means, go for it!

To answer your question, yes things slow in the winter. There are fewer posts and logins (about half). It is a good time to discuss things other than tow vehicles, hitches, etc. Much of this I enjoy, personally. I learn more about individuals - character, values, thoughtfulness, etc. We just need to be careful not to stray into forbidden areas. In past times, I would "save" postings about my camping adventures and post them in the winter.

In a couple of months, new Pod owners will start showing up and the rest of us will begin thinking of upcoming adventures.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:19:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119396#119396 Let's be careful : Or, to put it another way: If... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119389#119389 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 1:54pm

Or, to put it another way:  If we were at an rPod camp in, rally, or whatever you'd call it, in some beautiful location on the coast of NC or Oregon, would we be sitting around the camp fire arguing with one another about some religio/political issue or would we be sharing stories of how much fun we've had camping in our Pods and how that can be made better and more trouble free.  I hope it would be the latter.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:54:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119389#119389 Let's be careful : So, I think this is supposed to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119385#119385 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 12:20pm

So, I think this is supposed to be the rPod owners forum, not the christian/republican/gun rights rPod owners forum or the secular/democrat/gun safety rPod owners forum, or some such nonsense LOL. 

I guess if we don't want to demonstrate good manners/be "politically correct" or whatever you want  to call it we could split into different groups. Then everybody could chat only with folks who thought exactly like themselves. How nice and comforting, but what a loss that would be for all of us. 

Just like its a loss to the country as a whole that we are identifying more and more by those kind of criteria rather than as Americans. IMHO. And my apologies to our Canadian members, I don't mean to leave you out of the conversation, you can have your own splinter group if you want to Smile.

BTW, I'm curious if religion and politics tend to crop up more at certain times of the year. Here we are in the dead of winter talking about this. Boring time of year for most of us campers. I'll bet if it was summer and we were all out camping in our rPods we wouldn't be discussing this stuff so much.... 
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:20:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119385#119385 Let's be careful : Originally posted by David Again,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119384#119384 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 12:20pm

Originally posted by David

Again, just do the right thing.

This whole thing has just been silly. 

A transgression in one person's view is being reported, without a concrete example being shown, and everyone then agrees how diverse we are in our similarity.


]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:20:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119384#119384 Let's be careful : Yep...I remember the rpod goddess... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119383#119383 Author: Guests
Subject: 12516
Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 11:38am



   Yep...I remember the rpod goddess "dust up". Unfortunately, you found first hand how if the door is cracked open even just a wee bit, that is viewed by some as an opportunity to exploit/throw open the door and save the rest of our wretched selves from our supersonic plunge into the bowels of Hell.

Good grief.


GlueGuy and lostagain - both wonderful comments. We have a diverse group and hope to continue to attract the same. ]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12516&PID=119383#119383