by yoder » Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:41 pm
Thanks to everyone for the input and feedback. As I've said before, you guys and gals are what make this place what it is.
Here are my thoughts.
1) A HawkShack "Board of Advisors" is a great idea, I love it. However, I don't want this place to feel like there are the "elites" and the minions. Some members have been around longer than others, but getting into the whole hierarchy thing sounds messy and complicated. Who's in and who's out? I'd like to see all of us as equals, though I don't want to discredit long time members. I hope you see where I'm coming from so please help with more ideas.
2) Here is a direct quote from Feb 21st: "Come on down dude. See what's up for ya. Another one bites the dust. Without a gun. I'll chop your friggin nut sack off and laugh as I do it."
This is after someone was previously warned and reminded of the Terms of Use after for posting obscene images.
If someone is going to blatantly ignore multiple warnings, threaten people and think the rules don't apply to them, I really don't give a damn if their feelings are hurt. Publically Threatening is greater than Publically Shaming in my book.
3) It really sucks to be forced into this position. I understand that the members come from different backgrounds, races, political views, religious views, sexual orientation, etc. However we're all here for one reason, a love for OUR TEAM! Please don't forget that.
4) What really sucks is that I've had to retype this speech multiple times. 99% of you are able to get along just fine...and you argue well. I absolutely love the banter! Yet when it turns into this ridiculous name calling and personal threats, it feels like I'm a playground monitor with a bullhorn. If you were 5 year olds, I could understand...because you would be 5 year olds.
5) There is something truly special about this place and I'm not going to allow the community to be compromised by a few bad apples. I know we all welcome new members, readers and most importantly...Seahawks Fans!!! I don't want people being turned away or feeling discouraged.
6) Finally, the majority of our visitors are not members. They're people like me, who was an avid reader of the Seattle PI forum....for years! The football knowledge far surpassed mine, any question or news I wanted...an answer to was right there. Not just a typical "Hass might get traded" answer, but an in-depth conversation.
Please send me your thoughts, PM me if you'd prefer. I really value the feedback and your thoughts on how to properly manage this forum. I prefer to stay in the background and just be an avid reader, but I'll step up when necessary.
Thank you again to all of you, your contributions, the insight, the community and the love for the team.
At the end of the day and no matter what...GO HAWKS!!!!!!!! This is going to be one hell of a season.