REDMK6GLI Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 His moderating style was very strict, which had both positives and negatives. For one, he would never allow the type of banter that plauges many of the storm threads around here these days.I agree he was strict, but there will always be some sort of banter in the storm threat threads that we have. They're can be a good bit of banter/non-constructive comments in the threads during the winter but last year it wasnt rampant. The Storm Mode worked out really well as it helped streamline the threads and caused "less" server lag/ crashing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I agree he was strict, but there will always be some sort of banter in the storm threat threads that we have. They're can be a good bit of banter/non-constructive comments in the threads during the winter but last year it wasnt rampant. The Storm Mode worked out really well as it helped streamline the threads and caused "less" server lag/ crashing Yes and no, I know JM spent a good deal of time deleting comments and it has to get overwhelming to the point where it becomes a full time job leading up to a big storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Yes and no, I know JM spent a good deal of time deleting comments and it has to get overwhelming to the point where it becomes a full time job leading up to a big storm Yea the EURO runs were the absolute worst. JM1220 did a good job last year along with dsnow and earthlight as well. Have to expect that as a small part of us could actually contribute something noteworthy since the majority are just weather enthusiasts. That said this winter so far does look pretty good but we wont be getting a good handle till november. Me personally im looking forward to that first 384hr GFS from Snow88 to officially start my winter season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Yea the EURO runs were the absolute worst. JM1220 did a good job last year along with dsnow and earthlight as well. Have to expect that as a small part of us could actually contribute something noteworthy since the majority are just weather enthusiasts. That said this winter so far does look pretty good but we wont be getting a good handle till november. Me personally im looking forward to that first 384hr GFS from Snow88 to officially start my winter season I was only a mod for the one event last winter but it was frustrating having to delete all the one-word, troll and bust posts. Hopefully this winter's better. Also, that event (Feb 13th) was agonizing locally as it snowed for hours more just a few towns north of me while the immediate coast got soaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 just my input here since it is being discussed. I think the moderating in this forum is pretty good. I dont really agree with people that want to do away with any and all banter. We are humans, and excited posts and raw emotions add the human element that i think is needed to keep the threads alive and get people ready for the storm. I think most can agree the type of posts that need to be deleted are people who post BUST 20 minutes into the storm because they dont have 5 inches on the ground already. Or troll posts from people who are not receiving the storm nearby or another sub forum. Or the constant arguing over semantics 5 days out. And finally, people who compare every storm to a mega blizzard and on the flip side, those who think its never going to snow again. Overall, i think most banter posts are find as long as they are in good nature and about the storm I think where it gets over the top is when people start to troll or make ridiculous assertions way in advance. After all, we are not robots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NycStormChaser Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I agree he was strict, but there will always be some sort of banter in the storm threat threads that we have. They're can be a good bit of banter/non-constructive comments in the threads during the winter but last year it wasnt rampant. The Storm Mode worked out really well as it helped streamline the threads and caused "less" server lag/ crashing +1. It is inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 +1. It is inevitable. Banter is fine as long as it's respectful and adds something to the discussion. It's extremely frustrating to have to wade through posters' flame wars, fights over interpretation of model runs, people just generally acting like first graders, "Bust ", etc. The rule is that you should act the way you should act as an adult, and not devolve the thread into garbage. Our subforum has a bad reputation for it and hopefully we put it to bed this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB GFI Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I would really like to see more meteorology this year than bullseye talk and brawls . Many a fight has occurred over a single model run and who is " seeing the most snow " . JM is right there many who take this board so apart because of vitriol and immaturity. I hope everyone realizes hundreds may read your post leading up to a storm and i hope a real effort be made not to base your post attacking another member but rather an opinion that you can at least back up . No one likes a den mother however earth and JM seem to referee here too many times. . Just read ur post a post a few times before you hit post I like DJF for CPK minus 2 and 40 inches. Less than last year but still above normal. Let's hope I bust. LOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NycStormChaser Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I would really like to see more meteorology this year than bullseye talk and brawls . Many a fight has occurred over a single model run and who is " seeing the most snow " . JM is right there many who take this board so apart because of vitriol and immaturity. I hope everyone realizes hundreds may read your post leading up to a storm and i hope a real effort be made not to base your post attacking another member but rather an opinion that you can at least back up . No one likes a den mother however earth and JM seem to referee here too many times. . Just read ur post a post a few times before you hit post I like DJF for CPK minus 2 and 40 inches. Less than last year but still above normal. Let's hope I bust. LOW Banter is fine as long as it's respectful and adds something to the discussion. It's extremely frustrating to have to wade through posters' flame wars, fights over interpretation of model runs, people just generally acting like first graders, "Bust ", etc. The rule is that you should act the way you should act as an adult, and not devolve the thread into garbage. Our subforum has a bad reputation for it and hopefully we put it to bed this winter. I get what you mean, but at the same time, who are we trying to impress here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I get what you mean, but at the same time, who are we trying to impress here? Uh, the meteorologists who contribute their opinions and comprise the vast majority of the real value to this site, who complain about the trolling and garbage that clog up most of the threads when there's a threat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB GFI Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I get what you mean, but at the same time, who are we trying to impress here?We lose good contributions from really smart individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ill admit some of my material posted last year was banter in the storm threads and apologize for that. That said im going to try my best at my amatuer level to contribute constructively this year to the storm discussions. PB GFI as usual looking forward to your analysis/ forecasts since last year you were pretty damn accurate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ill admit some of my material posted last year was banter in the storm threads and apologize for that. That said im going to try my best at my amatuer level to contribute constructively this year to the storm discussions. PB GFI as usual looking forward to your analysis/ forecasts since last year you were pretty damn accurate! It amazes me the posters that come out of the woodwork after months of hibernation and unfortunately most offer little to the forum... Hey will there be school tomorrow? How much snow for east bumbleburg? When's the Nam come out? Lonnie Quinn said 30-36"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The 0z Euro has precipitation over us with a 850mb temp of about -2C around hour 216 . Just fun to look at at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The 0z Euro has precipitation over us with a 850mb temp of about -2C around hour 216 . Just fun to look at at this point. Euro is a lot colder than the GFS in the long range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Imagine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Imagine.. If this was winter no doubt it would be server crashing galore here. Btw when are you going to publish your official winter forecast john? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Imagine.. All I imagine from this is the coast getting whacked by heavy snow while I smoke cirrus all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB GFI Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 All I imagine from this is the coast getting whacked by heavy snow while I smoke cirrus all day. You would have been suspended if this was Jan . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 All I imagine from this is the coast getting whacked by heavy snow while I smoke cirrus all day. I look forward to 5-post banning you when this happens in late December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 If this was winter no doubt it would be server crashing galore here. Btw when are you going to publish your official winter forecast john? November 10th is the tentative date. But it may be the Monday prior to that if I can get everything compiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 I look forward to 5-post banning you when this happens in late December And what was so wrong with what I posted? Is this not a banter thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 And what was so wrong with what I posted? Is this not a banter thread? In here yes, I assume he meant if you make that post in the theoretical storm thread (if one existed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 In here yes, I assume he meant if you make that post in the theoretical storm thread (if one existed) Why would I do something stupid like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 In here yes, I assume he meant if you make that post in the theoretical storm thread (if one existed) Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I think they're will be heavier moderating this year in the storm threads for a fact. It got a little out of hand last year even with the extra hands we had in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 they're will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I look forward to 5-post banning you when this happens in late DecemberI dont think he'll be that stupid and risk losing posts in a serious storm thread during the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sighhh sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sighhh sorry http://img0.joyreactor.com/pics/post/auto-grammar-spelling-201150.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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