| Re: [simpits-tech] DONE! [message #269] |
Thu, 30 April 2009 08:43  |
 Gene Buckle
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On Thu, 30 Apr 2009, raysot@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm seeing very little signs of life from other sim markets as well.
> We're pulling the plug on a few endeavors in search of greener pastures.
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One thing that really galls me is having forum threads either locked or
deleted based on un-published "no commercial ads" policies.
The worst of the offenders IMO is mycockpit.org. You can post commercial
ads alright, but only after spending the equivalent of a mortgage payment
on a banner ad.
The guy that runs the place locked the thread saying "gee, I didn't know
he was charging for the manual and the plans", then refuses to fix his
post - I'm _NOT_ charging for the manual and that is mentioned explicitly.
There's one admin there that's a really nice guy and other one appears to
be a spastic passive-aggressive prat. The joys of the internet. *sigh*
I'm beginning to understand what turned Leo into such a bitter jerk
though.
g.
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| Re: [simpits-tech] DONE! [message #271 is a reply to message #269 ] |
Thu, 30 April 2009 09:31  |
LawnDart
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<rant>
I agree and I'm not entirely certain as to when that "...became a bad thing". In the Avsim/Microwings heyday, informal advertising was allowed.. even encouraged but then folks discovered that eyeballs could translate into ad revenue.
Certain sites nowadays are so strict about forum content that the threads & discussions are really lifeless. God forbid you post something in the wrong forum!
</rant>
Well.. maybe if you have some time you can help me out with my F16! (Or point me to a carcass :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
To: raysot@comcast.net, "Simulator Cockpit Builder's List" <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:43:17 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] DONE!
On Thu, 30 Apr 2009, raysot@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm seeing very little signs of life from other sim markets as well.
> We're pulling the plug on a few endeavors in search of greener pastures.
>
>
One thing that really galls me is having forum threads either locked or
deleted based on un-published "no commercial ads" policies.
The worst of the offenders IMO is mycockpit.org. You can post commercial
ads alright, but only after spending the equivalent of a mortgage payment
on a banner ad.
The guy that runs the place locked the thread saying "gee, I didn't know
he was charging for the manual and the plans", then refuses to fix his
post - I'm _NOT_ charging for the manual and that is mentioned explicitly.
There's one admin there that's a really nice guy and other one appears to
be a spastic passive-aggressive prat. The joys of the internet. *sigh*
I'm beginning to understand what turned Leo into such a bitter jerk
though.
g.
--
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
OpenQM - A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://gpl.openqm.com - Get it _today_!
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| Re: [simpits-tech] DONE! [message #272 is a reply to message #271 ] |
Thu, 30 April 2009 12:16 |
Gene Buckle
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On Thu, 30 Apr 2009, raysot@comcast.net wrote:
>
>
> <rant>
>
> I agree and I'm not entirely certain as to when that "...became a bad
> thing". In the Avsim/Microwings heyday, informal advertising was
> allowed.. even encouraged but then folks discovered that eyeballs could
> translate into ad revenue.
>
Funny thing is, Avsim didn't do a thing about the post I put there...
> Certain sites nowadays are so strict about forum content that the
> threads & discussions are really lifeless. God forbid you post something
> in the wrong forum!
>
Not one *I* run. :)
>
> Well.. maybe if you have some time you can help me out with my F16! (Or
> point me to a carcass :-)
You're just a bit north of me aren't you Ray? You should stop by and
check out the Box of Nonsense sometime. :)
g.
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Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
OpenQM - A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://gpl.openqm.com - Get it _today_!
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