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Old 08-20-2007, 10:21 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Point taken.

Should a set of guidelines be made about the content of picture posted? In other words, if it even appears to be off trail (within a certain amount of reasonability, as there are some trails that aren't as defined), it doesn't belong?

What do you think about the reality of legislating that? Do you think that it's possible? (Not being contentious, just an honest question).
There's the horns of the dilemma. Plainly we don't want to be part of trails being closed down. I think all the wheelers here can agree to that.

But, on the other hand, I don't think we want a police state where you can't post up pictures for fear of having them and you deleted.

We could ask people to state that their photos were taken in a legal area, but they could lie and we then stuck with photos that reflect badly on the sport. We could delete anything that looked questionable, but then there ARE going to be honest mistakes.

That's what makes this sticky. As this thread has demonstrated, we still have folks who think Tread Lightly doesn't apply to them. Nothing shy of deletions and bans is going to work with them. On the other side, we don't want to come down on someone who posts up a photo of them in a perfectly legit area that looks bad... how to tell the difference?
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Well, in the vein of "accidental deletions"...
"If you wanna make an omelet, you're gonna break some eggs."

Or is that a little too cavalier?

Of course, that's easy for me to post that, since I only wheel in areas I know to be open to wheeling... If I have any question as to the legality, I STAY OFF!

Rob, I'm thinking that if a genuine, honest wheeler posts up a pic that looks questionable, they are going to provide the details of the pic. If someone posts up a pic that is questionable, and was indeed illegal, and they provide no evidence to the contrary, they have no reason to squawk if it gets deleted, especially if the guidelines are made clearly known.

If someone violates the rules here at YT, and blows off the warning, do they really have a reason to be upset if they get banned or reprimanded?

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First of all, I take it my list idea isn't really feasible.

Second, I'm torn here. Deleting threads is one thing, but I take two different paths with banning. On the one hand, I really dislike people who don't tread lightly, and i take enormous personal satisfaction at seeing them gone. On the other hand, by banning them, you are just pissing them off, not really doing anything to correct the behavior.

See, we should be, and ARE concerned with image, but more so, we should be concerned with reality. If the guy isn't posting pictures on the site anymore of illegal wheeling, but is still illegally wheeling, then we've only solved about 5% of the problem.

When i sent photos to the sherrif including plate #'s, there were tangible results. Tickets were issued. Likely this isn't an endall beall solution, but it does have finanical consequences that most asshats will pay attention to.

So I ask whether we should be treating these people with contempt, and pissing them off, or should we respectfully but firmly try to help them change their ways? Its tough for me to envision doing the latter, becasue of the animosity I feel towards these people, but I honestly think it may be the better approach.
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First of all, I take it my list idea isn't really feasible.

Second, I'm torn here. Deleting threads is one thing, but I take two different paths with banning. On the one hand, I really dislike people who don't tread lightly, and i take enormous personal satisfaction at seeing them gone. On the other hand, by banning them, you are just pissing them off, not really doing anything to correct the behavior.

See, we should be, and ARE concerned with image, but more so, we should be concerned with reality. If the guy isn't posting pictures on the site anymore of illegal wheeling, but is still illegally wheeling, then we've only solved about 5% of the problem.

When i sent photos to the sherrif including plate #'s, there were tangible results. Tickets were issued. Likely this isn't an endall beall solution, but it does have finanical consequences that most asshats will pay attention to.

So I ask whether we should be treating these people with contempt, and pissing them off, or should we respectfully but firmly try to help them change their ways? Its tough for me to envision doing the latter, becasue of the animosity I feel towards these people, but I honestly think it may be the better approach.
Ike, you excellently expressed what I was trying to convey in my earlier posts. I think that I was focused more on the image of YT in the off roading world, and how posts that contain illegal activity reflect poorly on YT, specifically.

One of the things that I try to do as a climber is to encourage responsible land use. If I see that other climbers are thrashing an area, I feel it is my responsibility and duty to say something. Sometimes, however, it also means sticking around and cleaning up after the other climbers have left, cleaning trash, cleaning up chalk, etc. I have found that most climbers, when they see you being proactive, will join in. In effect, you win them over, not by yelling and screaming, but by being a good example. How that translates to the internet is a little more difficult.

There will always be those who disregard any rules. The question is, do we tolerate that attitude here on YT? Going beyond YT with the dealing of infractions is something that can only be done on a personal, case by case level.
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Wow, I take off for a few hours of shopping, and a lot of good debate here.
Good ideas, keep them coming.

And for a set of guideline type of rules for pics to post in the Trip Report section, someone could draw those up easily, vote on them, then put into a sticky in that section.
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What is to be done with mudding threads? How do we tell the difference between legal and illegal? Between a place where it's allowed and where it's not? Between an established area and resource damage?

Illegal mudding and resource damage don't have a place here. Yet we don't want to rule out threads from those who are responsible and mud in appropriate/legal places.

I realize that I'm still a newb on this forum, but I thought I'd chime in. There have been some pretty solid points brought up (and some crybaby-ing as well).
My first thought is that a great policy has been set in place - nothing illegal or it will be removed by admin. That is the best and most effective way of policing the threads.
I think it has been mentioned that most responsible posters will supply information about the circumstances of wheeling pics when they post - it's just common practice. If someone posts something that is questionable, they should clearly be called on it.
I spend a lot of time outdoors, and over the years, I've become more and more outspoken about (and into the ears of) idiots that misuse lands. Stand at any trailhead with restricted use long enough and you'll see someone drive right past the sign - it's inevitable. Mountain bikers live in constant fear of trail closure (same as motorcycle and atv users), rockclimbers lose privileges on private land all the time because of idiots, and 4wheeling is seemingly becoming a taboo in mainstream thought.
I absolutely applaud the mods for giving us a forum (specifically this thread) to weigh in on policy matters. I think we as a 4wheeling community owe it to ourselves to be more careful than not. I think we should all familiarize ourselves with the "!" button, but not overuse it. If a thread raises enough eyebrows, then action can be taken. I think we all have a lot of thoughts on this topic, as it's a great hobby that we don't want jeopardized. Ultimately, I am using a site for free, that the admin/mods are passionate about. If a thread is deleted for questionable material, I will respect that decision, and in most cases, I'll consider it responsibility. If a thread is left up with questionable material, we can all gripe about it and maybe someone will learn something. Just by opening the floor of discussion like this, the mods have given me confidence they will make the better decision. You can't control the world, but you can influence your little corner.
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Good points Spencer.

The sad thing is there are a few members here who think that it is their God given right to tear down signs or gates for that matter as they believe they have a right to all the public land and can do as they please.

This is the mentality that gets our trails shut down.
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I think illegal mudding is stupid, but mudding in legal areas can be fun(I've never gone mudding, but apparently it offers some sort of entertainment otherwise no one would do it) Idiots that just like to root around and destroy the trails should not have any place that they can post just to show how cool they think they are. But if we all started flagging the less obvious pics, I think we will see a sharp decrease in all picture postings on this site. I believe that people will be discouraged to post pics of them(or their rigs) 4x4ing for fear of them being deleted, or flagged as illegal. I think that small changes need to be done soon, then we can see how( or if) they work for our cause. Something needs to be done, but not anything drastic.
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Great feedback folks! Please keep the constructive discussion going. This thread is very likely to determine the policy on the forum moving forward.

At this point, the consensus I am seeing; is delete anything that is obvious and try to ask about anything marginal. But, most folks seem to be in favor of the pruning of questionable material as long as the mods are not too heavy handed and try to make an effort to seperate the legal from the illegal. It also sounds like most folks realize that might be a tough task and will cut the mods some slack, again, if the mods try to be more then reasonable.

I am also hearing that folks would be willing to use the report his post feature to assist that determination.

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Great feedback folks! Please keep the constructive discussion going. This thread is very likely to determine the policy on the forum moving forward.

At this point, the consensus I am seeing; is delete anything that is obvious and try to ask about anything marginal. But, most folks seem to be in favor of the pruning of questionable material as long as the mods are not too heavy handed and try to make an effort to seperate the legal from the illegal. It also sounds like most folks realize that might be a tough task and will cut the mods some slack, again, if the mods try to be more then reasonable.

I am also hearing that folks would be willing to use the report his post feature to assist that determination.

Am I hearing this correctly?
Sounds like a plan to me...

The majority of this thread has been a good example of the definition of the word "forum".

IMHO, topics like this is the stuff that matters, rather than the endless debates of "SFA vs. IFS", BFG vs. Nitto, Steel vs. Alloy that so often soak this forum. Less drama, more direction.

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Sounds like a plan to me...

The majority of this thread has been a good example of the definition of the word "forum".

IMHO, topics like this is the stuff that matters, rather than the endless debates of "SFA vs. IFS", BFG vs. Nitto, Steel vs. Alloy that so often soak this forum. Less drama, more direction.

Let's keep it up.
Ahhh, you forgot one.
White letters out or in

Yes, lots of good debation here.
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In, of course.
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Great feedback folks! Please keep the constructive discussion going. This thread is very likely to determine the policy on the forum moving forward.

At this point, the consensus I am seeing; is delete anything that is obvious and try to ask about anything marginal. But, most folks seem to be in favor of the pruning of questionable material as long as the mods are not too heavy handed and try to make an effort to seperate the legal from the illegal. It also sounds like most folks realize that might be a tough task and will cut the mods some slack, again, if the mods try to be more then reasonable.

I am also hearing that folks would be willing to use the report his post feature to assist that determination.

Am I hearing this correctly?
Despite any personal differences between myself and some staff members, I think this is a good start to a good policy. I've been keeping my hands out of this thread, just reading and thinking, I think we've got it good, right here... I think again that this is a place to start, but we have to watch ourselves, and see how it goes. I do worry about a Big Brother mentality, but It hink the mods here are capable of being, if not always actively fair. I think a couple of points to watch would be..

a) do mods get slack as time goes on, and more pics start to slip through?
b) do members feel we are trending towards a police state and giving up one liberty at a time, in the name of good, until we have none left?

But I do think this is a good policy and should be instated soon before we get deeper into any holes, the further you dig, the harder it is to get out, right?
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...But if we all started flagging the less obvious pics, I think we will see a sharp decrease in all picture postings on this site. I believe that people will be discouraged to post pics of them(or their rigs) 4x4ing for fear of them being deleted, or flagged as illegal. I think that small changes need to be done soon, then we can see how( or if) they work for our cause. Something needs to be done, but not anything drastic.
I definitely see that point as valid, but in how many instances have you seen pics that are even questionable? Honestly, more than 99% of the content is going to be legit and not have a problem. It's the less than 1% that we're talking about anyway, so it wouldn't discourage me to post pics with a description regardless of worrying if it were going to be deleted by the mods. I consider myself a legit poster, so I wouldn't even worry that a valid, nonillicit thread would be deleted.

Also, I agree with Rocko Toco with his points, but at some point, there is either a policy with some concerns, or no policy whatsoever.

I do not agree with Tacoclimber, however - white OUT.
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I actually have to agree with CJ on this one... White IN! (If you have black wheels) Otherwise...Fair game, either way.
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I have to agree with 4biker.
I do not see the process here in anyway slowing down the posting of trail tip reports.

Most pictures have always been in legit places.
Only a few have been red flagged in the past by members here.

We have and always will here at YotaTech live to drool all over our keyboards when great scenery is posted.
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I'm with you there. Depends on the rig, though.
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I'm with you there. Depends on the rig, though.
It's obvious that you have been blessed with great clarity and thoughtfulness in regards to tire lettering, but what are your thoughts on policing the forum for inappropriate and/or marginal photos, including illegal mudding, etc?
I don't mean to flame, but I don't to be responsible for steering this thread into (another) meaningless tire quandary. Peace!
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It's obvious that you have been blessed with great clarity and thoughtfulness in regards to tire lettering, but what are your thoughts on policing the forum for inappropriate and/or marginal photos, including illegal mudding, etc?
I don't mean to flame, but I don't to be responsible for steering this thread into (another) meaningless tire quandary. Peace!
I'm thinking it was a momentary diversion into jocularity.

But you're right. So it seems that it now stands up to the moderators to determine what specific and "official" actions will be taken concerning posts containing illegal activity. However, a portion of the burden of "police work", as it were, will always rest with the membership.
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But you're right. So it seems that it now stands up to the moderators to determine what specific and "official" actions will be taken concerning posts containing illegal activity. However, a portion of the burden of "police work", as it were, will always rest with the membership.
The issue is being discussed among the mods, but we have a strong desire to make the process/rule/regulation reflect the desires of the membership. The staff have strong reasons behind not wanting illegal activities on the forum, but how to go about accomplishing that is open to discussion and input.
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It's obvious that you have been blessed with great clarity and thoughtfulness in regards to tire lettering, but what are your thoughts on policing the forum for inappropriate and/or marginal photos, including illegal mudding, etc?
I don't mean to flame, but I don't to be responsible for steering this thread into (another) meaningless tire quandary. Peace!
I posted posted my stance already, I thought it was getting off topic, but nonetheless, I wanted to join in the fun(I'm a terrible person, but I can live with that) But, back to business, Illegal wheeling is horrble, and irresponsible. Legal wheeling is fun, and recreational. People with pictures of the legal wheeling should be kept, illegal one's should be flagged. I think before we go around deleting every illegal post(depending on how BAD it is) I think we should give the poster of the pic a chance to remove it himself(or herself). I think 2 hours time is adequate for the poster to come forward and remove the picture themselves, and then every one is happy(except for the poster, maybe, but it could be worse for them) What do you guys think of the Idea(just the idea of sending the posters of marginally illegal, not full blown illegal activities, a notice telling them to delete the post, rather than have it deleted by a member of the staff) So, what do you guys(and gals) think????
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I posted posted my stance already, I thought it was getting off topic, but nonetheless, I wanted to join in the fun(I'm a terrible person, but I can live with that) But, back to business, Illegal wheeling is horrble, and irresponsible. Legal wheeling is fun, and recreational. People with pictures of the legal wheeling should be kept, illegal one's should be flagged. I think before we go around deleting every illegal post(depending on how BAD it is) I think we should give the poster of the pic a chance to remove it himself(or herself). I think 2 hours time is adequate for the poster to come forward and remove the picture themselves, and then every one is happy(except for the poster, maybe, but it could be worse for them) What do you guys think of the Idea(just the idea of sending the posters of marginally illegal, not full blown illegal activities, a notice telling them to delete the post, rather than have it deleted by a member of the staff) So, what do you guys(and gals) think????
I think the idea has merit, but any arbitrary time frame to remove a questionable picture will have some potential argument against it. 2 hours is pretty reasonable. Then again, you will have those who post something and then don't log in again for another day, and then find their pic deleted. Of course, if things are made clear for all the membership, then there really is no reason to get wadded up over it.

Of course, this is in fact all theoretical at this point.
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I think the idea has merit, but any arbitrary time frame to remove a questionable picture will have some potential argument against it. 2 hours is pretty reasonable. Then again, you will have those who post something and then don't log in again for another day, and then find their pic deleted. Of course, if things are made clear for all the membership, then there really is no reason to get wadded up over it.

Of course, this is in fact all theoretical at this point.
We're going to have to compromise if we want to get anything accomplished... If the staff sends them a message telling them to delete their pic immediately, and gives them a time limit to do so, or it will be deleted by the staff, then if they fail to do so, they have no one to blame but themselves. It's not a perfect idea, but it's a good one to start with.
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We're going to have to compromise if we want to get anything accomplished... If the staff sends them a message telling them to delete their pic immediately, and gives them a time limit to do so, or it will be deleted by the staff, then if they fail to do so, they have no one to blame but themselves. It's not a perfect idea, but it's a good one to start with.
No, I think we're on the same page... I just try to examine all the loopholes someone might try to come up with.
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