Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Why did my topic about sex in Contiques get pulled?

LOL, its all good man. consider it dropped
nice headlights

Yeah, aren't they pretty? :rolleyes:

I wish I could make myself drop the $250+ on a new set.

Though I've only been a registered member since right before Lance and I got married, I have read these boards since day one. I have to say that this topic wouldn't have been tolerated at any time on these forums...not now and not in the past. I can also say that posts like this and others that have appeared recently didn't show up back in the "OLD DAYS". People were much more respectful of one another back then. Lance has always strived to make this a place where everyone can visit. What has changed are peoples attitudes...basically that they have the right to do/post what ever they want and since the moderators have really begun cracking down on that, people are beginning to complain. Nothing ever runs exactly as planned from the start, so if some things were left uncaught in the beginning, it doesn't mean that it was how Lance wanted it. It is prevailing ungrateful attitudes like these that contribute to Lance's thoughts of throwing in the towel.

Aside from the aspect that there are kids under 18 visiting these boards, I know that there are some adults on here that would rather not hear about it on a car forum either. Lance and I happen to be two of them. And if you don't like that, you are more than able to find another site that does.

Christy

I have to agree with most people on here. I am 15, I know about sex (duh) and if I wanted porn, I know where to go. When I want to talk about car stuff, I come here. It dosent bother me that I see that sort of stuff on here, but it does get old. This is supposed to be a car forum, talk about cars. I think we should also be able to tlak about whatever we want in the O/T section, but there is a fine line between off topic, and just plain disgusting. I honestly DO like the fact that there isnt any talk about drugs, sex, etc. on here. Sex is good, but keep it between you and yours

I'm gonna throw in a few more comments myself

Back in the "old days" the folks on here knew how to give and take, find appropriate humor, and discuss even heated topics rationally. And when a problem w/ the way something was handled came up, it was handled privately between the two affected parties. Also, folks were much more attuned to what was "appropriate" and what wasn't.

The spirit behind the management of this site has not changed in any way. Sure some specific rules have had to be created to handle particular situations, but never has the spirit behind the site changed.

I really don't blame lance for being tempted to throw in the towel, it seems the pissing and moaning over this and that and the other thing has almost gotten to be overwhelming, despite the fact that it is far from the majority of the folks doing the complaining. Bottom line, if you don't like the way something is handled, and you want it changed or some explanation, send a PM or email to Lance, Christy, Perry, or Myself, and discuss the matter privately. We will work w/ you to find an equitable solution in line w/ the scope of the website. If you do not get satisfaction from that activity, please, find another forum to spend your time at rather than pollute this one with useless pissing and moaning.

and a couple of reminders:

1. This is not a porn or sex forum.
2. This is not a singles bar.
3. Research the accumulated knowledge of the group whenever possible (ie SEARCH and the FAQs) before asking an obviously common question.
4. This is not a "free speech" site so to speak, though you may say whatever you wish as long as it doesn't violate forum guidelines. and Lance and Outback Gal have final say on forum guidelines.
5. This is the internet, don't be a wuss, and get all bent out of shape if someone else doesn't agree w/ you. This is where flame wars start.
6. If you don't know what you are talking about on a technical matter, don't offer your opinion as fact, please identify it as your opinion. This is for the benefit of those less technically savvy that cannot filter out the junk. (ie, "I installed a K&N air filter, and I gained 45hp at the wheels!")
7. Don't start or continue personal flaming.
8. In a technical debate, please back your stuff up w/ actual technical information, and not just w/ personal flames and things like "well my car never exploded, so it must gain me 45hp at the wheels"
9. "In B4 Da lock" posts are really lame, and waste bandwidth. Do not even consider making one.
10. Zaino isn't magic, but its easy to use, and gives a good shine if used properly.
11. Meguiar's isn't magic either, but also gives a good shine if used properly.
12. Donations are greatly appreciated to further the site, but only under the assumption that Lance continues to call the shots personally, and owes no-one any favors for said donations to the site.

W3rd!

Man WTF??? All I hear in every other post is, If you don't like it leave...etc, etc..." Nobody needs to go anywhere! You say that it used to be better? Man, just look at the awesome group atmosphere when this place was in danger of being put into the history books, only a week or so ago. Where were the calls to leave then? I am sick of this BS! It seems that the off topic forums have turned into the perfect breeding grounds for personal tantrums and flame wars... Man oh man.... :rolleyes:

Whoa there, buddy. If you're refering to me, I wasn't telling anyone that. The comment was intended to be interpreted as "if it bothers you that much, why stick around?".

If you aren't directing this at me, I rest my case.

I too have been here for awhile. The topics like the one in question were few and far between back then. They pop up more often now, which explains the locking/deletion happening more often. This is a car board, I can see OFF TOPIC allowing threads about 'what should I do when my gf does this?' or 'the civic guys attack their own!' but I will also agree that 'Who have you done in the back of the car?' should be deleted.

Thanks Christy!

I think the reason they pop up more is directly proportional to the decline in age demographics around here. The kids are young, they think it's "cool" to kiss and tell... :rolleyes: