Let's get some things out in the open shall we?
Let's invite some people to the conversation first: Are you out there [MENTION=5653]admin[/MENTION] [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION] [MENTION=25058]ChildrenOfBodom[/MENTION] [MENTION=58830]JWaldz[/MENTION]? If you are then here is the issue, explained by a guy who has been here for awhile and has read most of the posts.
The problem:
Over the past several months the level of animosity has increased between some members in the 5th gen sub forum. Sure, we all know that compared to other life problems this is not even a blip on the radar but for some, especially those with thin skin, no knowledge of forum banter, no sense of humor guys and those who have delicate feelings but these guys get mad. When people get mad they type things they shouldn't and when they do other people type things they shouldn't and it turns into a pissing contest. I will be the first to admit that I personally have not done anything to help matters. My only saving grace is I treat everyone equally. No matter what you own or who you are if you type an opinion and state it as fact or you type a rumor or myth and swear by it and I happen to know it's false then I will respond.
Many posts here are made in jest or are sarcastic. Unfortunately there is no funny or sarcasm font so many get the wrong idea.
Also there have been harsh and vindictive posts made by people no matter what thy own or who they are. That's wrong everywhere. This needs to stop.
Another problem is, since the 5th gen sales keep going up, is we have many more noobs coming here and asking questions that have been answered 100 times. A simple search would give them the answer but they don't. People tell them to search, others jump on the people who are saying to search and it turns into a threadmess.
The solution:
We can blame it on newbies, blame it on people who buy a certain trim level or blame it on the old guys (me) as the problem. The truth is it is none of the above! Sure, it would be better if the new guys searched, the old guys were more tolerant and the TRD PRO guys realized they only have a special edition 4Runner instead of the most coolest vehicle ever produced lol. In reality all the above would only be part of the solution.
The rest of the solution falls squarely on the shoulders of [MENTION=5653]admin[/MENTION] and the moderators. Even the most utopian place on earth needs law enforcement. Shoot, Mayberry even needed Andy every now and then!
There needs to be a moderator for this sub forum. In addition to everyone being a bit nicer the moderator will keep the peace.
Why don't we have one yet after Jesse1983 left? You guys tell me. I have personally sent a few pm's to [MENTION=5653]admin[/MENTION] asking for one. I know several others that have do this too.
A moderator would be able to merge those newbie question threads into existing threads on the same topic.
A moderator would step in and say "Cool It" before the thread turned nuclear and people got hurt feelings.
A moderator could move those annoying threads that shouldn't be here in the first place.
Bottom line: We all (especially me) could be nicer and moore respectful and tolerant. With that said we are still human and have those pesky things called emotions. The best intentions would eventually lead to anarchy without some type of offical peacekeeper. Anyway this is what I think. Thanks for reading.
op2: let the game of thrones begin ..... Again .....
