firemalt

Stepping down as a moderator...

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Well folks, it's been a fun ride while it lasted, but it's time for me to move on. I have put in my request to the paid USC staff to serve me my pink slip.

The forum seems to be going in a different direction then when Ken first recruited me, and I don't necessarily like what it's becoming, and where it's continually headed. I have spoken my mind, and have made a handful of suggestions to the new USC paid staff regarding my concerns, and they have gone unanswered.

Enough with the headaches, and countless hours of searching, scanning, policing, and modding this place... I'm ready to be put back in the general population, and party! ;)

Thanks to the members and my friends for the continuous support... you know who you are.

Tim

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Tim......You can't step down, you're the best MOD this place has ever had, well besides John.  ;):P :P I feel you man.  I can't believe it took you this long to step.

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I am sure that the forums will suffer without you. But I understand why you are leaving. I have also asked to be removed as a mod for the same reasons. This place isn't what it used to be, or what it ought to be.

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Boy, USC had better take some steps to change things around here.

They are going to lose all the mods.

I hate that you guys are stepping down, but I don't know the whole situation either.

I just know that even though you are stepping down, I hope you stick around to help those (like me and others) who really appreciate your help and guidance......

We love you guys!!!

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Tim, thanks for your time and dedication. You did a fantastic job.

WELCOME BACK TO THE COOL KIDS GROUP  :P

Hey, I guess you too John! (posted while i was typing)  ;)

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I am sure that the forums will suffer without you. But I understand why you are leaving. I have also asked to be removed as a mod for the same reasons. This place isn't what it used to be, or what it ought to be.

John you're stepping down too?  OH LORD, now there's going to be spam spread all out through this place.  Well I guess if the paid staff don't care then we shouldn't either. ;)

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WAIT WAIT WAIT..................

If you guys step down, that leaves us without ANY mods........

Dam@ it USC, get your crap together, or this forum will be a walking talking billboard for every jerk in the country to spam us with their websites and ads.........

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I am sure that the forums will suffer without you. But I understand why you are leaving. I have also asked to be removed as a mod for the same reasons. This place isn't what it used to be, or what it ought to be.

John you're stepping down too?  OH LORD, now there's going to be spam spread all out through this place.  Well I guess if the paid staff don't care then we shouldn't either. ;)

YOu have hit the nail on the head,buddy.

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WAIT WAIT WAIT..................

If you guys step down, that leaves us without ANY mods........

Dam@ it USC, get your crap together, or this forum will be a walking talking billboard for every jerk in the country to spam us with their websites and ads.........

actually, there are 3 other mods..all USC employees. However, they really don't have time to properly mod the forums. I spend 4-5 hours a day, 24/7 doing it.

Oh, and if anyone want to know our reasons for stepping down, PM me.. I won't post openly on the forums.

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USC will figure something out... either they will start modding the forums, or recruit new moderators.

yeah, there will always be someone willing to take the job on...though I doubt anyone as dumb as I am to do as much as I did (and you too) for no pay and no recognition.

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Boy, USC had better take some steps to change things around here.

They are going to lose all the mods.

I hate that you guys are stepping down, but I don't know the whole situation either.

I just know that even though you are stepping down, I hope you stick around to help those (like me and others) who really appreciate your help and guidance......

We love you guys!!!

we ain't going anywhere. Just no longer doing the mod thing...Of course the power that be might decide otherwise. I expect to be banned at any time..esp afgter I no longer have to hold my tongue.

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  " I'm ready to be put back in the general population, and party! "

Welcome back FM  ;) .

I don't think it has been any fun for the mods that are not USC's employee's & it has not been fun reading & enduring the turmoil the last few months . I don't know what all has occurred & really don't want to know ... but will be glad when the hostility is over . Sometimes a fresh start cures many woes . I hope nobody leaves the forum , just all the bickering & posturing stops .There may be members who have enough spare time to be a Mod that might accept the job . Ken was USC to all of us & him leaving under any circumstance would have been very hard & since we know some of the dirty laundry it has been even harder , especially for some who were very close to Ken. I think it is time for everybody to decide to start fresh or leave the forum . I again hope nobody leaves , but want the forum to be the nice helpful atmosphere that reflects it's members  :P

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Rodger..I hate to say it...but many of the best contributors have already left the forums..or just lurk from time to time.

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I know some have left . Maybe time will cure the problems & they may come back . Sometimes a vacation sort of renews the atmosphere & lets a person deal with things more removed than when dealing with them at first . Nothing good will become from the serious ongoing bickeringl or USC defaming jousting . While I find some of that fun , I don't like the seriousness of it . IF members can poke fun at each other in a way that does not enrage the other or go over the " line " , then that is fun for everybody IMO . When it is done to enrage the other party or goes over the " line " , nothing good will become of it . The forum will endure as long as USC keeps it up ( BTW USC , thanks again for the forum that helps customers & many other people learning to make decals .. I'm sure it is not free , nor the time that paid employees put into it ) . I think everybody knows every forum has unpaid Mods & know they give much time & appreciate their service . Bottom line is whoever is here that has a nice helpfull attitude will help others that come on with questions .

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Sucks to see you guys step down but i feel your concerns.. I used to love this place when i first came here now not so much....

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I'm still new to the forums but Both of you have a deep knowledge and respect for all of us fellow cutters and it's going to be sad to see you step down, But I completely understand.

I've done my moderating of fourms before and when the higher ups don't listen it gets rough.

Maybe we all can strike out and create our own private forum for cutter support.

Then it can be run the way the mod's want it to be run. You 2 would have my vote!!!

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another sad day - many friends have already left the forum - it used to be such fun and a great group having fun.  now it seems so desolate and cold

Thanks for everything john and Tim, I know you have put many many hours in for no pay but you were appreciated for all your effort 

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Tim & John...... I can sadly say that if you ever left, it WOULD be terrible- but knowing the circumstances, I completely understand.

I hope that both of you intend to stick around, being a mod takes up so much time- let the paid employees do it. 

I was so happy to see that when David stepped down, he did not leave all together. Now his true spirit is back.  ;)

Over time, things change....... people change and not for the good. This forum is only as good as the members who are here.

I hope things get back to normal, but I feel that it will never be the same.  :'(

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I know some have left . Maybe time will cure the problems & they may come back . Sometimes a vacation sort of renews the atmosphere & lets a person deal with things more removed than when dealing with them at first . Nothing good will become from the serious ongoing bickeringl or USC defaming jousting . While I find some of that fun , I don't like the seriousness of it . IF members can poke fun at each other in a way that does not enrage the other or go over the " line " , then that is fun for everybody IMO . When it is done to enrage the other party or goes over the " line " , nothing good will become of it . The forum will endure as long as USC keeps it up ( BTW USC , thanks again for the forum that helps customers & many other people learning to make decals .. I'm sure it is not free , nor the time that paid employees put into it ) . I think everybody knows every forum has unpaid Mods & know they give much time & appreciate their service . Bottom line is whoever is here that has a nice helpfull attitude will help others that come on with questions .

I agree Rodger, but you can see how we are all a little afraid of the spamming issue.  I know that the USC employees are mods, but they can't be here every day all day like these guys.  These guys kept the forum "clean".  I haven't been here for a very long time, but I do like how it's not jammed up with spam crap.  All the posts are related to what we are all interested in......cutting.  It can only be understandable that some people may get concerned.

As far as USC, I have not had contact with them since Ken left.  I have not had a need.  I don't know these guys and would never say anything to bash them.  I don't think anyone here is out to bash them.  I guess enough is enough for some though.

I just hope the forum stays the same and is as helpful as it has always been.

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  ;)  Every member can MODerate the forum concerning spam  :P . There is a " report to Moderator " button on the bottom right of the posting screen .While I hope & know there will be official Mods , everybody can be a " Mod "  :D . I have always gotten a response to any Pm or report I have made . I'm sure NOTHING goes un-noticed by USC , just silence is the best solution at times ( that is what I have heard .. I SELDOM practice it ;) )

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Im also not surprised by this.

I have been lurking for quite a while now, At first because of my stupid computer, it wouldnt let me post anything not even an email, got it fixed but just havent had the desire to post. Seems that the tone had shifted dramatically when the s@#t hit the fan with Ken leaving. Things have changed and not for the better. I miss the bantering back and forth and the great support uscutter had when Ken was a part of it. Alot of people have left altogether or are just taking a break. I wonder if new people are being discouraged from purchasing and if old customers are taking thier business elsewhere. Maybe business is so great they dont care what we think???

I know that if I had a problem with my cutter and because I do have a business and I care about my customers, I wouldnt hold my breath waiting on uscutter to help me, I would however in a second turn to this forum because there are still alot of helpful members here who do know what its like to want to provide great customer service.

In my opinion, uscutter relies on this forum and the people who are here to assist when there are problems, thats the only reason its still alive. not because they give 2 S@#ts about US, only what this forum can and does provide for people having problems. This is just how I see it.

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  ;)  Every member can MODerate the forum concerning spam  :P . There is a " report to Moderator " button on the bottom right of the posting screen .While I hope & know there will be official Mods , everybody can be a " Mod "  :D . I have always gotten a response to any Pm or report I have made . I'm sure NOTHING goes un-noticed by USC , just silence is the best solution at times ( that is what I have heard .. I SELDOM practice it ;) )

Rodger...unless a mod gets the notice and acts on it,spam stays (and porn) I havde gotten up in the morning and had to remove porn that had been there for hours. I have also spent an hour removiong spam as fast as the guy could post it,which was FAST. I removed 12 posts in less than 20 minutes. The report to moderator button is usless unless there is someone there to act.

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Guess I stepped out for a little too long during my last hiatus. I didn't realize that Ken was gone or that there was trouble in paradise. I tend to skim the posts and only read those pertaining to the stuff that catches my eye. So I guess I missed the drama.

Charlie

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Thanks for what you have done guys!  Sad to see you go, but you are right the tone has shifted since Ken is not here anymore...its sad the only time anyone from USC gets involved is when they are getting thrown under the bus for something......but I guess thats how it goes.  If the place gets too bad I will throw up a forum and invite some of the locals! LOL

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