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Post by ptc on Nov 9, 2019 15:17:06 GMT
There was a recent post to another forum that was directed at our rules, specifically this rule:
5. In the spirit of friendship between the members of the OGF, no member is permitted to start a thread or post any comments that are unprofessional or inaccurate about another member. First violation of this rule is a warning, the 2nd, removal from the OGF.
The poster went on to inaccuately say our rules also expressly prohibit any negativity directed at another train forum. He subsequentially corrected his comment. Nothing in his post was negative and it was done in a total professional manner, he just had a slight misunderstanding of our written rules.
The spirit and the intent of his post though was indeed accurate. Although it is not in our written rules, we will not allow content to the OGF that in any way casts a negative shadow on ANY other train forum. Doing so is NOT WHAT WE ARE ABOUT. The OGF was built on the concept and belief that folks come to a train forum for friendship, knowledge, and enjoyment.
I don't really have to state this for the benefit of our members. They get it. But, we have a daily increasing number of visitors to the OGF who regularly read our content. They may not have the understanding that our members do on just how we operate, so I have created this thread for their benefit. Hopefully this information will spread far and wide in the O-Gauge forum world as to just what we are about. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 15:20:14 GMT
EXACTLY!
Gary.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 16:14:34 GMT
Always best to take the high road! With the O Gauge community being so small it's not beneficial to anyone to negative against other forums.
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 9, 2019 16:43:26 GMT
I ignore other forums (except CTT) the same way I avoid CNN...I just don't go there.
No need to I have everything I need right here at this forum and I am familiar with mostly everyone here for the past 10 years.
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Post by ptc on Nov 9, 2019 18:19:31 GMT
There is a lot of chatter out there in the O-Gauge forum world about us. I take it as all positive as no matter what is posted, it draws attention and attracts prospective new members to the OGF.
When I read the posts on another forum about the OGF, I felt it was important to clarify for our visitors exactly what we stand for. Be positive in all of our actions and our future success will take care of itself. |
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 9, 2019 19:22:05 GMT
I enjoy all three forums.
They each have their own unique qualities that I like. One forum is going through some “re-growing” pains since a sizable block of people stepped away. They are working on being more positive and getting new people involved, basically in the O gauge section. While some resentment rears its head now and then, it is quelled by the positivity of other posters.
Nobody hates OGF. Sure some people don’t wish you well, but they are a strict minority.
As far as the third forum, I haven’t noticed any mention of this forum there. It is business as usual.
We need to stay positive and upbeat. That attracts new members. OGF is off to a good start.
Tom
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Post by ptc on Nov 9, 2019 21:48:31 GMT
"We need to stay positive and upbeat. That attracts new members. OGF is off to a good start."
Yes indeed Tom, count on it. Thanks for being such a good and positive member of the OGF. Anybody with four dogs has to be a good guy.  Two big ones are all we can handle. |
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 9, 2019 22:27:10 GMT
Thanks Brian. I have two medium sized and two small dogs. They probably equal two big dogs like yours!
All in a small house but a big yard...
Tom
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 1:27:19 GMT
We are the talk of the town. Interesting thread brain. Thanks for posting.
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Post by Country Joe on Nov 10, 2019 2:34:05 GMT
Very well said Brian. Guests probably don't read our mission statement or the rules so this thread gives guests a good idea of what the OGF is all about.
We are a friendly group of guys and gals who love O Gauge trains. New members quickly become old friends, and that's the way we like it.
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Post by pebo on Nov 10, 2019 10:54:50 GMT
Agreed!!!!!!
Peter
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Post by josef on Nov 10, 2019 11:06:19 GMT
Well said.
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Post by dennym57 on Nov 10, 2019 15:00:54 GMT
If I post on another forum I keep only to the subject at hand. I make no reference to other forums and I never speak negatively about another person or group. If I see something worth commenting on I will.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 11, 2019 18:50:24 GMT
Why would anyone want to inject negativity in a hobby that we all enjoy?  ? That makes no sense to me |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 21:34:38 GMT
One thing is for certain... we are the friendliest stop along the line. |
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Two big ones are all we can handle.
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