Total Uni's Site

[ZebraOnAUnicycle]

total uni has made a site and forums. He wants some people to transfer there where he is not banned. Go to http://www.totaluni.com

[Catboy]

Wait wait wait... let me get this straight, Evan actually thinks people will transfer to his site from here as an alternative???




Ha!

As for you, Zebra, I am amazed that you would even stoop to this level or advertising for Evan as well as a site of that poor quality.

Ugh...

[good unicycler]

this site is going downhill fast, for those smart people out there, they can go to totaluni.com and use those fourms, evan will not tolorate insults or other fourm crime.


if you have a suggestion you can email him at byrnetown@aol.com (i think thats his email)

[good unicycler]

According to Evans site, there are 8 members in 8 hours.

hummmmmmm

[ZebraOnAUnicycle]

too bad i had an idea that i was unleashing. All you people go spam up his forum and mess around with him. I really dont like him. I am an undercover spy hired by catboy. Moc and laugh with me at EVAN!!!

Ha
Ha
Haha
Ha

[unijuggler]

Originally posted by Catboy
Wait wait wait... let me get this straight, Evan actually thinks people will transfer to his site from here as an alternative???




Ha!

As for you, Zebra, I am amazed that you would even stoop to this level or advertising for Evan as well as a site of that poor quality.

Ugh...


yeh i agree no offense but these forums are awesome

the best thing about is the fact that we have gilby

and if we go to totaluni's site then we lose the best thing in a forum also also

how total uni doesnt stand for foul language but the next best thing is that gilby lets us do our own thing and i mean cussing isnt encouraged but we dont get banned after one cuss word


and dont you think that total uni got banned for a reason???


just my nickels worth

[KcTheAcy]

Originally posted by good unicycler
this site is going downhill fast

This is not true, there are starting to be many useless threads and posts but the majority of them are still very good. One person started saying this and everyone else believed them now several people are repeating it. It’s like mob psychology. Also the people who are often saying that "The forums are dieing" are the ones who are causing the most damage to the forums. There’s just a handful of people that are doing it but it make the forums less enjoyable for many people. Many people are hypocritical on the forums also, making off topic posts then doing the same them selves or swearing then telling others not to swear. Even with some people not being considerate, the forums are not “dieing”

[CRAZY legs]

Originally posted by KcTheAcy
This is not true, there are starting to be many useless threads and posts but the majority of them are still very good. One person started saying this and everyone else believed them now several people are repeating it. It’s like mob psychology. Also the people who are often saying that "The forums are dieing" are the ones who are causing the most damage to the forums. There’s just a handful of people that are doing it but it make the forums less enjoyable for many people. Many people are hypocritical on the forums also, making off topic posts then doing the same them selves or swearing then telling others not to swear. Even with some people not being considerate, the forums are not “dieing”

I concor with kayce

[uni will]

Originally posted by Catboy
Wait wait wait... let me get this straight, Evan actually thinks people will transfer to his site from here as an alternative???




Ha!

As for you, Zebra, I am amazed that you would even stoop to this level or advertising for Evan as well as a site of that poor quality.

Ugh...
what the hell catboy.
i'm sure you have been told this before.
why do you make these pointless posts just to make people feel bad?
its people like you that are making this forum worse.
personally I think gilby should try and delete all these posts that people make that have no purpose other then to make fun of people.(but you are still doing a good job gilby.)
you bug me to no end catboy.

[brockfisher05]

the only other forum I talk on is busteduni.com and thats because it is a good forum, but this forum is full of informative stuff and always keeps you up to date on everything. Also just because unicyclist.com is having hard times people shouldnt just leave. DONT worry it will all be good soon:D

[TheoELind]

Wait, did I miss something? Total uni really got banned? HAHAHAHA!!! That's gotta be a record. Somebody getting banned from a forum. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not being mean or anything, but that's pretty bad.

[brockfisher05]

I dont think he did because he posted a thing for his forum allready...Well I think it was him

[munimanpete]

Originally posted by KcTheAcy
This is not true, there are starting to be many useless threads and posts but the majority of them are still very good. One person started saying this and everyone else believed them now several people are repeating it. It’s like mob psychology. Also the people who are often saying that "The forums are dieing" are the ones who are causing the most damage to the forums. There’s just a handful of people that are doing it but it make the forums less enjoyable for many people. Many people are hypocritical on the forums also, making off topic posts then doing the same them selves or swearing then telling others not to swear. Even with some people not being considerate, the forums are not “dieing”
yeah I totally agree.

[Seager]

It really throws me for a loop every time someone says something negative about this forum or that it's going downhill. It just strikes me that they must be awful naive.

I may have only joined this forum in the beginning of December, but I've sure been around the 'net for awhile. I was on a team that adminned a rather huge college board (phbb) for 2.5 years before we got burned out doing it and passed it on to the next generation. (We, in turn, had inherited it from the founder) It took constant work to keep that board civil and even close to the quality that this place stays by itself. Granted, that board drew a shit-ton more traffic, but that's not the point. The point is you go to say, the somethingawful or the X-E forums, any college, or God-forbid any gaming forum and you'll see complete flame chaos. That's just the way the internet works. (I'm not linking because 11-13 year olds shouldn't be exposed to that stuff)

This place is a diamond in the rough. It's amazing how good this place is with minimal moderation. The only thing screwing it up is the constant complaining that it's screwed up. Gilby is doing a great job. However I'm sure he has much better things to do that read this site 24/7 picking up after the little kids, so the best thing we can do when they bicker is just ignore them and let the threads cycle off the bottom of the page. We DON'T need to post things like how bad the site is getting, because no admin wants to read shit like that. No one likes to be told their hard work has been for nothing. Keep the crazy forum doomsday predictions to yourself. It's rude and you risk making it self fulfilling.

[brockfisher05]

good way of puting it Seager:)

[muniracer]

Originally posted by Seager
It really throws me for a loop every time someone says something negative about this forum or that it's going downhill. It just strikes me that they must be awful naive.

I may have only joined this forum in the beginning of December, but I've sure been around the 'net for awhile. I was on a team that adminned a rather huge college board (phbb) for 2.5 years before we got burned out doing it and passed it on to the next generation. (We, in turn, had inherited it from the founder) It took constant work to keep that board civil and even close to the quality that this place stays by itself. Granted, that board drew a shit-ton more traffic, but that's not the point. The point is you go to say, the somethingawful or the X-E forums, any college, or God-forbid any gaming forum and you'll see complete flame chaos. That's just the way the internet works. (I'm not linking because 11-13 year olds shouldn't be exposed to that stuff)

This place is a diamond in the rough. It's amazing how good this place is with minimal moderation. The only thing screwing it up is the constant complaining that it's screwed up. Gilby is doing a great job. However I'm sure he has much better things to do that read this site 24/7 picking up after the little kids, so the best thing we can do when they bicker is just ignore them and let the threads cycle off the bottom of the page. We DON'T need to post things like how bad the site is getting, because no admin wants to read shit like that. No one likes to be told their hard work has been for nothing. Keep the crazy forum doomsday predictions to yourself. It's rude and you risk making it self fulfilling.

Furthermore, it is ridiculous that someone who has been a member for only a few months would have the arrogance to say that the forum is dying. I have been a member for about a year and a half and was reading the site for at least six months before that, and I do not feel that I have any authority to make a comment on the longevity of the forums. It is one thing if a senior poster makes a comment about the changing atmosphere of the forums but quite another if a newbie does the same.

The reason that some people seem to think that the forums are dying is because the excess of pointless threads and posts, and yet, they will post saying nothing further than that the forums are dying! Obviously, this reeks of absurdity. By responding to this post I am only furthering the problem, but the hope is that some of the more obnoxious posters will take a hint and either leave or reduce their level of posting.

A quick note on JC: Just because JC has no rules regarding content, this is not a reason to post crap over and over and over again. There is no reason why the "Most Replys" thread should not contain all this uselessness. After all, that is what the "Most Replys" thread was created for. So please, no more stupid contests. Honestly, no one cares about someone's stupid and ill-conceived designs that provide no educational value or interest to anyone whatsoever.

A quick note on flaming: Seemingly, this is something that arouses great conflict in a lot of people. While I understand this, several pages of posts arguing this is far worse than the original comment. Some people are asses and there is not much that one can do about it. By engaging in an online forum one gives tacit consent to be exposed to the whims of other members. While of course it is no fun to be the victim of an unkind and often unqualified remark, one must recognize that it may happen and that it does not matter in any stretch of the imagination. It is pretty pointless to try to save face on an internet forum. My advice is first, not to flame others because feelings are always hurt in the process, and second, do not respond it unless is it necessary.

One thing further: I am in full support of Gilby (or other moderators) closing threads at their discretion. JC (just conversation, not John Childs, in case there is any confusion) especially is in the habit of reviving awful threads over and over again. Why? I have no idea. Even though it is only trouble for the moderators to step in, it often is to the benefit of all the members.


PLEASE DO NOT QUESTION THE MODERATORS.

PLEASE TRY TO POST ONLY USEFUL IDEAS IN RSU (there is not need to post that you agree with something, it is redundant).

PLEASE TRY TO REFRAIN FROM CONTINUOUS POSTING IN JC (JC is always better with less traffic, except for the "Most Replys" thread).

PLEASE USE THE SEARCH BUTTON.

PLEASE STOP BEING INCREDIBLY ANNOYING (this is targeted to many of the younger posters on the forum).


Thank you.

[Sigurd]

Originally posted by muniracer
Furthermore, it is ridiculous that someone who has been a member for only a few months would have the arrogance to say that the forum is dying. I have been a member for about a year and a half and was reading the site for at least six months before that, and I do not feel that I have any authority to make a comment on the longevity of the forums. It is one thing if a senior poster makes a comment about the changing atmosphere of the forums but quite another if a newbie does the same.

The reason that some people seem to think that the forums are dying is because the excess of pointless threads and posts, and yet, they will post saying nothing further than that the forums are dying! Obviously, this reeks of absurdity. By responding to this post I am only furthering the problem, but the hope is that some of the more obnoxious posters will take a hint and either leave or reduce their level of posting.

A quick note on JC: Just because JC has no rules regarding content, this is not a reason to post crap over and over and over again. There is no reason why the "Most Replys" thread should not contain all this uselessness. After all, that is what the "Most Replys" thread was created for. So please, no more stupid contests. Honestly, no one cares about someone's stupid and ill-conceived designs that provide no educational value or interest to anyone whatsoever.

A quick note on flaming: Seemingly, this is something that arouses great conflict in a lot of people. While I understand this, several pages of posts arguing this is far worse than the original comment. Some people are asses and there is not much that one can do about it. By engaging in an online forum one gives tacit consent to be exposed to the whims of other members. While of course it is no fun to be the victim of an unkind and often unqualified remark, one must recognize that it may happen and that it does not matter in any stretch of the imagination. It is pretty pointless to try to save face on an internet forum. My advice is first, not to flame others because feelings are always hurt in the process, and second, do not respond it unless is it necessary.

One thing further: I am in full support of Gilby (or other moderators) closing threads at their discretion. JC (just conversation, not John Childs, in case there is any confusion) especially is in the habit of reviving awful threads over and over again. Why? I have no idea. Even though it is only trouble for the moderators to step in, it often is to the benefit of all the members.


PLEASE DO NOT QUESTION THE MODERATORS.

PLEASE TRY TO POST ONLY USEFUL IDEAS IN RSU (there is not need to post that you agree with something, it is redundant).

PLEASE TRY TO REFRAIN FROM CONTINUOUS POSTING IN JC (JC is always better with less traffic, except for the "Most Replys" thread).

PLEASE USE THE SEARCH BUTTON.

PLEASE STOP BEING INCREDIBLY ANNOYING (this is targeted to many of the younger posters on the forum).


Thank you.

I agree wholeheartedly.

[good unicycler]

ahh, i didnt read it, no point, i posted what i want to say and you guys critazize it when i was meerly asking for you to join my fourm wich even backs up my reason for having a new fourm.



there is no point in responding cause i will not read you reply.

[johnfoss]

I guess "total uni" is now "good unicycler." What's wrong with him creating his own site and forums? It's a good way to learn some programming, and also to learn the other side of the coin about administering an open communications forum.

If he chooses to be more restrictive and hands-on in his moderation that's a good learning experience as well. These forums have too much traffic for someone to do that, and also make a living and keep making improvements. And ride unicycles. At least that's Gilby's approach.

The forums are not dying, but I think they must constantly evolve. What happens is that after a while, most topics have been covered several times, resulting in several similar topics that are miles down the list. Searchable if a person knows to do so, and what to search for. But long old posts are sometimes a pain to read through, so people create new ones. Then it gets old re-reading a lot of the same stuff being repeated, so older forum members lose interest. They are replaced by new people, many of whom have "old" questions. The forum model is not the best way to disseminate every kind of information, but it's very reactive and fluid. I like it. And it's a good distraction from whatever I'm supposed to be doing...

[good unicycler]

Originally posted by johnfoss
I guess "total uni" is now "good unicycler." What's wrong with him creating his own site and forums? It's a good way to learn some programming, and also to learn the other side of the coin about administering an open communications forum.

If he chooses to be more restrictive and hands-on in his moderation that's a good learning experience as well. These forums have too much traffic for someone to do that, and also make a living and keep making improvements. And ride unicycles. At least that's Gilby's approach.

The forums are not dying, but I think they must constantly evolve. What happens is that after a while, most topics have been covered several times, resulting in several similar topics that are miles down the list. Searchable if a person knows to do so, and what to search for. But long old posts are sometimes a pain to read through, so people create new ones. Then it gets old re-reading a lot of the same stuff being repeated, so older forum members lose interest. They are replaced by new people, many of whom have "old" questions. The forum model is not the best way to disseminate every kind of information, but it's very reactive and fluid. I like it. And it's a good distraction from whatever I'm supposed to be doing...



couldnt have put it better, thanks John!

[uni will]

Good.
at least someone on this forum has some sence

[TheObieOne3226]

Originally posted by muniracer
Furthermore, it is ridiculous that someone who has been a member for only a few months would have the arrogance to say that the forum is dying. I have been a member for about a year and a half and was reading the site for at least six months before that, and I do not feel that I have any authority to make a comment on the longevity of the forums. It is one thing if a senior poster makes a comment about the changing atmosphere of the forums but quite another if a newbie does the same.

The reason that some people seem to think that the forums are dying is because the excess of pointless threads and posts, and yet, they will post saying nothing further than that the forums are dying! Obviously, this reeks of absurdity. By responding to this post I am only furthering the problem, but the hope is that some of the more obnoxious posters will take a hint and either leave or reduce their level of posting.

A quick note on JC: Just because JC has no rules regarding content, this is not a reason to post crap over and over and over again. There is no reason why the "Most Replys" thread should not contain all this uselessness. After all, that is what the "Most Replys" thread was created for. So please, no more stupid contests. Honestly, no one cares about someone's stupid and ill-conceived designs that provide no educational value or interest to anyone whatsoever.

A quick note on flaming: Seemingly, this is something that arouses great conflict in a lot of people. While I understand this, several pages of posts arguing this is far worse than the original comment. Some people are asses and there is not much that one can do about it. By engaging in an online forum one gives tacit consent to be exposed to the whims of other members. While of course it is no fun to be the victim of an unkind and often unqualified remark, one must recognize that it may happen and that it does not matter in any stretch of the imagination. It is pretty pointless to try to save face on an internet forum. My advice is first, not to flame others because feelings are always hurt in the process, and second, do not respond it unless is it necessary.

One thing further: I am in full support of Gilby (or other moderators) closing threads at their discretion. JC (just conversation, not John Childs, in case there is any confusion) especially is in the habit of reviving awful threads over and over again. Why? I have no idea. Even though it is only trouble for the moderators to step in, it often is to the benefit of all the members.


PLEASE DO NOT QUESTION THE MODERATORS.

PLEASE TRY TO POST ONLY USEFUL IDEAS IN RSU (there is not need to post that you agree with something, it is redundant).

PLEASE TRY TO REFRAIN FROM CONTINUOUS POSTING IN JC (JC is always better with less traffic, except for the "Most Replys" thread).

PLEASE USE THE SEARCH BUTTON.

PLEASE STOP BEING INCREDIBLY ANNOYING (this is targeted to many of the younger posters on the forum).


Thank you.


I agree wholeheartedly, and have posted eerily similar statements in the past.

[DigitalDave]

But long old posts are sometimes a pain to read through, so people create new ones. Then it gets old re-reading a lot of the same stuff being repeated, so older forum members lose interest. They are replaced by new people, many of whom have "old" questions

Time to make a Uni-Library section or Uni-Noobie section with 'stickyfied' usefull threads.

Just take the time to make a section, or a split second to stickify it to the top.

Just have to recognize the material as good and worthy stickyism.

[Catboy]

Originally posted by johnfoss
What's wrong with him creating his own site and forums? It's a good way to learn some programming, and also to learn the other side of the coin about administering an open communications forum.

The forums are not dying, but I think they must constantly evolve.

This is what I said to his original post about his site.

"You spelled Jess Riegel's name incorrectly, as well as have quite alot of work to do editing the site. But it was made with an easy creator... not HTML so, what can you expect.


If you want to get better at web design, a simple easy-creator is not the way to go."

and after being bashed for what I said:

"I wasn't trying to offend or insult Evan at all, he really did spell Jess' name incorrectly, as well as having quite a few spelling/gramatical errors to fix. If he really wants to get good at web design, I seriously reccomend learning some basic HTML, just so if he does want to change his site, and his page-design editor wont allow it, he could view the page source and edit it in a text file.

I use this book, probably one of the best on the market:

(insert pic of my HTML 4 book)"

here was total uni's repsonse:
"dude, catboy, put a fucking cork in it."
and... like 1 minute later in a different post:
"note: i didnt ask for you shity advise on my site catboy.


(i banned catboys name on my fourm already, LOL)"

So obviously, he doesn't care about:
A) programming
B) getting better
C) looking like... no, being an idiot
D) giving credit where credit is due


The forums may have "eveolved", John but compare late 2002 and early 2003 to late 2004 and early 2005, and you should come up with the same thoughts as I did. In 2002 the age of people on the forums were, on average, considerably older. JC was dominated by Jagur, Phil, rhysling and a few other good fellows, who never got in fights... Nowadays it seems like every other thread is a fight. I've been here since late in 2002, and people didn't have a problem with me then. I'll admit I have changed a little, but I'm still(basically) the same person, I just seem to be worse since I am having to defend myself constantly, and to no avail. Which, of course, gets me a little pissed off and brash.

I'd have to say though Jagur is right when he says:

Bunk... only, it applies to 75% of the forums sometimes.

[uni will]

that still gives you no reason to post just to make someone feel bad.

two wrongs dont make a right.
(but 4 lefts makes you go in a circle:D )

[johnfoss]

Originally posted by Catboy
here was total uni's repsonse:
"dude, catboy, put a f**king cork in it."
and... like 1 minute later in a different post:
"note: i didnt ask for you sh*ty advise on my site catboy.
This house may not be made of glass, but how about putting down the rocks? If your point is to imply you are more mature than total uni, how about starting by not quoting profanity, thank you very much?

JC was dominated by Jagur, Phil, rhysling and a few other good fellows, who never got in fights... Nowadays it seems like every other thread is a fight. So stop fighting. You'll be amazed at the results. Someday Israel and Palestine will figure this out as well. Hopefully in our lifetimes. Get it?

[TheObieOne3226]

IMPEACH CHURCHILL!

[chosen]

its common on these forums to spend more time talking about bettering the forums and not actually doing it. Also i wouldnt listen to anyone on these forums cuz the people that post here a lot are the ones who spend more time talking about unicycling than actually riding. everyone needs to chill.those are my words. im sure ill be quoted as it is also common to have everything you say held against you like this is a courtroom or something. peace

[Sigurd]

Originally posted by chosen
Also i wouldnt listen to anyone on these forums cuz the people that post here a lot are the ones who spend more time talking about unicycling than actually riding.

Yup. I'll quote you. Yeah, that's it...I talk more than I ride. Because I spend every waking minute of my non-class life riding. Um, it's snowing. And I'm hungry. Therefore, I will go home and eat. I also have homework. Unicycling is not the extent of my life. Student, musician, unicyclist, bicyclist all take up space in my life. What about the people who work all day? Surely you can't think that they ride 8 hours a day to make up for being at work? Maybe there are, but I doubt its everyone.