Are webmaster boards dying out? - Page 2

Evil Chris · 12-01-2009, 11:48 PM

a lot of people do just that with little concern of the mess they're leaving in their wake

Evil Chris · 12-02-2009, 09:26 AM

Just to add to what Panky posted, I did install VBCredits to XNations, but without a defined plan in mind. You can see "xBucks" in the left column. I wasn't (and am still) sure what or where I was going with this.

Obviously, the days of remunerating webmasters for posting are gone, and I feel that this system only brings out the worst kind of posts anyway. So I'm still keeping my options open for how I can apply this type of credits system.

Ronaldo · 12-05-2009, 12:21 AM

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Obviously, the days of remunerating webmasters for posting are gone, and I feel that this system only brings out the worst kind of posts anyway.

I've always been HALF joking when I say that if boards had implemented a pay per WORD or MINIMUM posting before being paid, they'd have been a lot better off.

With the exception of mocking people, I can't think of a single time I EVER posted a two word response in a thread. If I didn't have something relevant to say, I wouldn't waste my time.

Look at Panky's posts in this thread. Posts like THAT should be rewarded. Posts of "I'd hit it", "She look good", or "

" SHOULDN'T be rewarded, but they were and THAT was part of the problem.

Rochard · 12-02-2009, 12:02 PM

While I'm at it, I post here mostly because I like Evil Chris, wish to support him, and think he's really super smart about the industry. Also, I post here because it's both fun and productive to be here.

Evil Chris · 12-02-2009, 03:59 PM

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While I'm at it, I post here mostly because I like Evil Chris, wish to support him, and think he's really super smart about the industry. Also, I post here because it's both fun and productive to be here.

Thanks mang!

About the $40 thing... I'm with you. If I get paid by any board at all, it's like a surprise to me. I'm not one ot wrack up a ton of posts anywhere. I was a little taken aback with all the broohaha about the points system being revoked at Netpond, for example. I had a ton of points accumulated, but I had no idea what to do with them.

rhetorical · 12-02-2009, 07:42 PM

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Thanks mang!

About the $40 thing... I'm with you. If I get paid by any board at all, it's like a surprise to me. I'm not one ot wrack up a ton of posts anywhere. I was a little taken aback with all the broohaha about the points system being revoked at Netpond, for example. I had a ton of points accumulated, but I had no idea what to do with them.

People were using their points as currency for services. Management just cancelled them and flew the coop leaving people with a bunch of worthless currency. Whatever you think of the value of these points, these folks worked for them and then had them stolen. There were other problems as well. Funny thing is, no one has made a big deal out of the principals doing a runner. I think because they were bros.

Wolf · 12-03-2009, 09:11 PM

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Funny thing is, no one has made a big deal out of the principals doing a runner. I think because they were bros.

Actually, there were many complaints from many voices. Granted, many still act like nothing bad happened, also.

rhetorical · 12-03-2009, 09:21 PM

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Actually, there were many complaints from many voices. Granted, many still act like nothing bad happened, also.

That is what amazes me. Guys get ripped off and don't walk. Someone rips me off, I never do business with them or their associates....ever. That just seems like common sense. And the interesting thing is no one has ever defended them and people still keep buying advertising from them. That is a symptom of how greedy this business is. Anything for a buck. But the problem is, that in that case its anything for a nickel. In the long run, that attitude is shooting us all in our collective feet. One big wrong move at gfy and it spawns huge outcry. Over at NP, a bunch of whining and the same folks that decry the state of our business still work there taking money. That is wrong.
Dig this....a quote from NP shitlist forum.....

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Beware of the following Individual as he is not to be trusted.
He has abused the goodwill of our community and he may do the same to you.

TheEnforcer · 12-02-2009, 01:20 PM

Dying? Maybe not dying.. but most certainly changing. It seems to me the adult biz has become way too corrosive and we're paying for it. I see a number of mainstream webmaster boards that are thriving in a big way and and very busy an managing to still talk a lot of business.

Evil Chris · 12-03-2009, 09:03 AM

This "bro" thing is out of control. It's an insecurity issue for people who don't feel they belong.

rhetorical · 12-04-2009, 12:33 PM

It would be like keeping a job with Bernie Madoff and still sending him business. In any other industry, most of those involved would face charges. They are still putting money in the pockets of those who have left the freeking country. My fav is the story everyone told about the "lawsuit" and why they should all help to pay to fight it.

Evil Chris · 12-05-2009, 01:39 PM

Ron... right, so a post like "Go Leafs Go" despite having great significance, shouldn't be rewarded, but probably was anyway.

Ronaldo · 12-05-2009, 02:35 PM

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Ron... right, so a post like "Go Leafs Go" despite having great significance, shouldn't be rewarded, but probably was anyway.

No, posts like that shouldn't be rewarded. In fact I'll take it a step further. Posts like that should not only NOT be rewarded, but the poster should LOSE points that you were already rewarded WITH...just for their stupidity.

Cyndalie · 12-07-2009, 03:12 PM

They way I see it, and I met most of you back on the Ynot boards back in the late nineties, you post to either learn, find new business, or socialize online with colleagues you like.

As we get older we are less interested in coaching newbies, new business is found in upper management levels - and rarely from newbies, reps, or lone webamsters on boards, and alot of us have dropped out , separated paths, focus on work more and post less, see posting as a liability as the number of trolls rise, or just don't see the ROI in any sense anymore.

It's harder to find quality communities to retain your interest. Like Rochard I like to combine several of these factors and support the people and places I like.