Antti Hynonen Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) Greetings fellow members and moderators. I am looking forward to seeing this Forum (JFK section particularly), as the best source of information and discussion on the subject. Further, I do hope that I will not need to intervene as a moderator and that we can all use common courtesy and appropriate language when debating or discussing. The way I see it, it is just counterproductive and a waste of time and bandwidth. As a moderator, I will do my best to follow the moderator guidelines as issued by John Simkin. I am also looking forward to being in touch with my fellow moderators regularly. Let's all enjoy this wonderful source of information and the discussion board, which is provided for free my Mr. Simkin and Mr. Walker. If you have questions or concerns regarding moderation or whatever, please feel free to PM me, I do check in quite often. Sincerely, Antti Hynonen Edited February 9, 2007 by Antti Hynonen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Simkin Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 My point being that we have been deliberately selected to be under represented by forum moderators, and this was done, in my opinion, as an insult ! We are not the United Nations where the US has a veto. Only one American offered to be a moderator (she was also the only woman). The others also volunteered for this unpleasant task. Now you have started criticizing the moderators before they have started their duties. Remember, I pay for this forum. I have relinquished power to five volunteers. I have just about had enough from you ungrateful people. If you don't like the way this forum is run, go away and give us a rest from your pathetic bickering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack White Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Jack, could you point out where I have used unidentifiable photographs? I will correct my errors. I apologize. I misspoke. I was going from memory. I lumped you in with Lamson and Lewis by mistake. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Gillespie Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 John / Andy, Are the rules of the Forum still being enforced? If so do they apply to all members or just to some and not others? If some are exempt why is this so? Len __________________________________________________________ Right on, Bro'... JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Gillespie Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Jack, could you point out where I have used unidentifiable photographs? I will correct my errors. I apologize. I misspoke. I was going from memory. I lumped you in with Lamson and Lewis by mistake. Jack _____________________________________________________ The ol' Lumpy Lamson trick. Say, Jack, have you spent any time looking into the November '06 purported UFO sighting near O'Hare? I saw a picture of a spherically shaped aircraft shown on the History Channel just the other night. It supposedly was taken that day. I know you don't necessarily focus on such matters but I was wondering if you had seen the program. Also, I'm curious to read if you have any thoughts - based on your observance or possible examination of that photograph - on that supposed incident. Regards regarless, JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack White Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Jack, could you point out where I have used unidentifiable photographs? I will correct my errors. I apologize. I misspoke. I was going from memory. I lumped you in with Lamson and Lewis by mistake. Jack _____________________________________________________ The ol' Lumpy Lamson trick. Say, Jack, have you spent any time looking into the November '06 purported UFO sighting near O'Hare? I saw a picture of a spherically shaped aircraft shown on the History Channel just the other night. It supposedly was taken that day. I know you don't necessarily focus on such matters but I was wondering if you had seen the program. Also, I'm curious to read if you have any thoughts - based on your observance or possible examination of that photograph - on that supposed incident. Regards regarless, JG I do study info on ufos, but only saw a very brief item with no details or photos on the O'Hare incident. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Geraghty Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I apologise for my absence for the last few days, this was one of the few weeks that I had a full schedule. I do not see the moderation committee as a reuglatory body, but rather a conciliatory one. We have been selected because we have a good rapport with everyone on this forum (by and large), thus we can mediate in disputes and diffuse them. Most of the personal attacks that occur can be controlled (I would hope) by appealing to members sensibilities. We will be here to ensure that people become less trigger happy when it comes to personal insults and to ensure a discussion that is more a debate than a brawl. I have no doubt that we will receive numerous reports of abuse. I would encourage members to take up disputes with the moderation committee rather than John Simkin. We have all seen what John is caable in terms of research and interviewing skills, I feel that his talents are best used in this manner, rather than mediating petty disputes. We are here to make the forum more time effective and to make it increasingly scholarly. Personally, I have never had a serious dispute on this forum, perhaps it is because I do not get involved in certain dicussions, but I would like to think it is because that I have never made personal remarks towards a fellow member. Treat others as you would wish to be treated. I wish the committee and all members 'happy debating'! My best to you all, John Geraghty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas H. Purvis Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Jack, could you point out where I have used unidentifiable photographs? I will correct my errors. I apologize. I misspoke. I was going from memory. I lumped you in with Lamson and Lewis by mistake. Jack _____________________________________________________ The ol' Lumpy Lamson trick. Say, Jack, have you spent any time looking into the November '06 purported UFO sighting near O'Hare? I saw a picture of a spherically shaped aircraft shown on the History Channel just the other night. It supposedly was taken that day. I know you don't necessarily focus on such matters but I was wondering if you had seen the program. Also, I'm curious to read if you have any thoughts - based on your observance or possible examination of that photograph - on that supposed incident. Regards regarless, JG I do study info on ufos, but only saw a very brief item with no details or photos on the O'Hare incident. Jack Perhaps you should move to the MS Coast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.virtuallystrange.net/ufo/update...r/m16-011.shtml Re: Pascagoula Abduction Research Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert H. Oswald 3106 Canty Street. Pascagoula, MS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.co.jackson.ms.us/gipages/Histor.../FairSchool.htm Pascagoula, Mississippi APRIL 28, 1963 -- 2:30 P.M. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mr. Herbert D. Farrell (for those who do not know, check out Chamberlain-Hunt Academy/aka Home of the Oswalds) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And lastly: http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/haise-fw.html NAME: Fred Wallace Haise, Jr. NASA Astronaut (former) PERSONAL DATA: Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on November 14, 1933. Married to the former F. Patt Price of Rogers, Texas. Four children. EDUCATION: Graduated from Biloxi High School, Biloxi, Mississippi; attended Perkinston Junior College ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And in event that is not enough, then we could always throw in the Casino's. Not to mention the facts related to LHO's & Jack Ruby's visits as well. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Robbins Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) My two cents worth: I welcome the moderating group as a necessary addition to the forum. If the members of the forum (myself included) were able to exchange their points of view without resorting to name-calling there would be no need for moderation. I also think that questioning the wisdom of this action before any actions have been taken by the committee is "jumping the gun". Perhaps the very presence of this committee will have the desired effect that members will self-police their posts? If this is the case, and civility is restored, I am sure the committee members will be thrilled if they find their newfound positions require no actions to be taken on their part. Having added my inflation adjusted two-cents worth, I now surrender the floor. Edited February 14, 2007 by Chuck Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Robbins Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 My point being that we have been deliberately selected to be under represented by forum moderators, and this was done, in my opinion, as an insult ! We are not the United Nations where the US has a veto. Only one American offered to be a moderator (she was also the only woman). The others also volunteered for this unpleasant task. Now you have started criticizing the moderators before they have started their duties. Remember, I pay for this forum. I have relinquished power to five volunteers. I have just about had enough from you ungrateful people. If you don't like the way this forum is run, go away and give us a rest from your pathetic bickering. Well folks, John is shooting straight from the hip. If you do not approve of or do not enjoy the benefits we all enjoy being here, we are free to leave and pursue our quest for truth elsewhere. Personally, I think this is the best forum available anywhere at any price. Can you argue that membership is not worth the price of admission when the price of admission being asked is simply to behave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Walker Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 All concerned are to be congratulated and thanked in advance, IMO John for finding a panel of helpers. The Gang of Five for their substantial voluntary commitment. Roll on the New Cultural Revolution: a global forum in which Poms, Yanks and everyone else disport with dignity, decency and even a modicum of honesty, just like the delightful human beings we really are, deep inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myra Bronstein Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 My point being that we have been deliberately selected to be under represented by forum moderators, and this was done, in my opinion, as an insult ! We are not the United Nations ... Darn. I was looking forward to having Hugo Chavez come here and call Bush "El Diablo." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen Turner Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 My point being that we have been deliberately selected to be under represented by forum moderators, and this was done, in my opinion, as an insult ! We are not the United Nations ... Darn. I was looking forward to having Hugo Chavez come here and call Bush "El Diablo." I'll send him an email, see if he is available. If not I will happily call El Presidente anything you require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myra Bronstein Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 My point being that we have been deliberately selected to be under represented by forum moderators, and this was done, in my opinion, as an insult ! We are not the United Nations ... Darn. I was looking forward to having Hugo Chavez come here and call Bush "El Diablo." I'll send him an email, see if he is available. If not I will happily call El Presidente anything you require. I appreciate the offer, and I must say that you are a full service moderator. Ok you're on. I want you to call him what he really is: irrelevant. He's the puppet the regime created, props up and controls. Charlie Mccarthy was more life-like and human. So call him irrelevant. Please and thank you. And say it in Spanish like Prez Chavez would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Drago Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 My point being that we have been deliberately selected to be under represented by forum moderators, and this was done, in my opinion, as an insult ! We are not the United Nations ... Darn. I was looking forward to having Hugo Chavez come here and call Bush "El Diablo." I'll send him an email, see if he is available. If not I will happily call El Presidente anything you require. I appreciate the offer, and I must say that you are a full service moderator. Ok you're on. I want you to call him what he really is: irrelevant. He's the puppet the regime created, props up and controls. Charlie Mccarthy was more life-like and human. So call him irrelevant. Please and thank you. And say it in Spanish like Prez Chavez would. File this in the "Media Sophistication" bin: On the day President Chavez offered his keen observation of the UN General Assembly's air quality, Chris Matthews keenly observed that the Venezuelan chief of state was making "fart jokes" at the expense of President Doody. Crazy Chris missed the reference entirely. What were the chances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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