My boat - reminiscing

[Jetlink]

Guys, it's true. I made the gross mistake of accidentally "banning" him which also removes all his posts. This action is not reversible as I've tried multiple attempts. Hate me all you want, I beat myself up enough over it but whatever, I'm done. I've apologized to NGAVDBA pretty much every time we chat and you know what? He thanks me for everything I've done including the accidental banning of him. He and I are and will continue to be friends going forward and he has affirmed that he will continue to attend Supra events and reach out to those that desire his input and friendship. He's not dead and he has not nor will he be selling his boat.

Since you all feel so strongly that there should be punitive punishment for my actions, I too shall be taking a leave from this forum. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing those that attend the 2014 Supra reunion next summer. Both NGAVDBA and I will be there.

[Ptownkid]

Whoa...no one said that there should be punitive action and I can't speak for everyone, but I'm not upset with you at all if it was an accident. There's no need for you to "leave", and why would you? That being said, does the host not keep a backup? Does the admin not create one?

[csuggs]

Everyone take a deep breath . . . .

Let's keep this a positive, fun, informative forum. Jetlink has apologized, so let's move on. 😐


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[csuggs]

Scott W, I haven't forgot about the pics from WTW. I'll need to either mail you a cd or upload to google drive so you can access and download.

Clint


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[gogger]

Jetlink-I apologize if I made you feel like I wanted you punished. That was not my intent. I just feel that there needs to be a safety measure our in place so such an accidental deletion cannot occur. And I also felt like mourning the loss of Daniels posts. I feel that it was a big loss personally and wanted to express that. Never had the intent to make you feel bad.

[gogger]

Csuggs-I was able to download them from the site and save them and then order what I wanted printed. So I am good. Thank you.

[Ptownkid]

Jetlink-I apologize if I made you feel like I wanted you punished. That was not my intent. I just feel that there needs to be a safety measure our in place so such an accidental deletion cannot occur.

Yeah, that was my feeling as well...there's no reason (no offense intended in the least Jetlink) that a mod should have the ability to accidentally (or even on purpose for that matter) do a hard delete of a users posts. It highlights the bigger issue of the actual administrator not really being a part of this community and this forum not getting the attention it deserves. I have been a member of at least a dozen forums that are rather large over the years and have never seen this happen, at least not permanently.

[DAFF]

I have a solution to the issue at hand. Use a warning point system which can be administered by the moderators, when someone accumulates 3 points they receive a 30day time out automatically. On the next three point accumulation there is a year suspension.

More than likely due to all the spammers we had at one point the clean up process for anyone which was banned was wiped off the system. As a moderator Jetlink you were just trying to do your job and keep this forum a friendly and great place to find out about anything Supra or inboard related. Bottom line is we need to implement a better system for this never happens in the future.

[mdb122]

Nicely written gogger . As a RIDER owner myself, I soaked up a ton of information from NGAVDBA through his detailed write-ups, and his amazing pictures . He has one of the nicest classics on the water. I don't know that I would have restored my own without seeing ALL of his information on this site. NGAVDBA spent a lot of time helping folks on here, and though I did not know him personally, would certainly like to send out a big THANK YOU .
Mike - AZ

[haugy]

Guys, it happened, it's done. The reality is he wanted to leave. He asked to leave. And by some freak accident it was deleted permanently. It was the first time it's ever happened (I
think). But it's done.

The mods have their hands full with spammers, and a-holes like me always needing to be cleaned up after. They have enough to deal with. So he deleted it, so what? He didn't mean to, and feels like absolute crap for it. Jetlink is a very big Supra fan, and a good guy. No point in harping on it anymore. PERIOD.

As for Ngavdba leaving, it was his choice. As a true die hard I completely understand him leaving. I have done it in other forums in the past as well. It sucks. Happily I think I can call him a friend, and will maintain contact with him as that, a friend and fellow boater. Many of you here have been very fortunate to know Daniel, and learn from him. He was always willing to help out a willing Supra fan.

The best thing you can do, is to maintain your activity, and make sure the knowledge that you gained is shared. Yes there were great threads and pictures that are lost forever. But I'm willing to bet my boat that 9 out of 10 of those threads have helped someone. And that those people now have that knowledge to pass on. So do it. Follow in Daniel's example and be there for others who need help in saving these great boats. Help others learn what they need, to be able to join the Supra family and thrive in it.

I've noticed here time and time again that people think others are buying Supras just because they are budget boats for an entry level person. Those who think that way don't do the Supra name any justice. Most who buy these boats fall in love with their true potential, and become very Supra family-centric as soon as they realize the capability and beauty these boats have. Sure there are those who are looking for a cheap boat to then butcher with homemade jungle-gyms, botched paint jobs, and goofy wraps. But the majority love the Supra for what it has and always will provide, a way for people of all walks of life, all financial capabilities, and all types of tastes to get out on the water and enjoy the boating world.

So as I try to do all the time, help those who need it on here. Share your knowledge in here. Help embrace the new-comers here (unless they paint shark teeth on the boat), and teach them what you've learned from all the members here. We all love these boats, that's why we are here. Help others learn to love them. Help others learn to save them. And help others to be able to do the same.