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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 14, 2020, 11:05 AM:
I am very seriously considering having members log in to read content, for security reasons and confidentiality.
All you would have to do is no more than you need to do anyway, if you want to begin a topic or reply to a topic.
So, it would tighten the access to interested parties and specifically exclude lurkers unless they are registered.
Don't ask me why I think this might be a good idea, I want to know how the Peanut Gallery feels about it, including ko ko.
Thanks!
Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on December 14, 2020, 11:07 AM:
Fine with me.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 14, 2020, 12:51 PM:
Well there you go! 100% so far! Keep it up! It will be very useful while we plot the overthrow of the Union.
Posted by Jay Nistetter (Member # 140) on December 14, 2020, 01:35 PM:
How many log-in names are we allowed?
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on December 14, 2020, 01:43 PM:
Nope.
Three reasons. Maybe four.
(1) It would discourage new members.
(2) It would discourage old inactive members from dropping in to say 'hi'.
(3) It would be a win for bottom feeders like the Wickless Wonder Chadwick. The definition of terrorism is to cause someone to change behavior. Besides, he's kind of laughable in a pathetic dumb-fuk way.
(4) It would raise membership fees.
Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on December 14, 2020, 02:58 PM:
Not really closed forum are okay.
Just stay logged in and no problems
Just idiots can't just stop by and look is all.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 14, 2020, 04:30 PM:
Well, my basic policy has been since 2005, don't change nuth'n. They can't handle it.
Posted by MI VHNTR (Member # 3370) on December 14, 2020, 04:49 PM:
It's your show Leonard. Whatever you choose is fine.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 14, 2020, 05:31 PM:
I'm getting a surprising amount of input from PMS people that think I should just close the doors completely. Like illegals, they really don't get a vote, fortunately. But they think I'm looking for advice, I mean welcome advice.
Does anybody spend time over there? There must be a thread because all the free advice is coming this way. If they did count, they are in the lead so far. lol
Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on December 14, 2020, 06:14 PM:
I say do what you want LB.
My vote would be to log-in.
Posted by Semp (Member # 3074) on December 14, 2020, 07:00 PM:
I visit a lot with out logging in. Just see what's up and move on. Having said that, logging in is not a big deal with me. It's your board and I'll play by your rules.
Posted by ATexan (Member # 6799) on December 15, 2020, 05:59 AM:
I am with ko ko on this one. But if LB wants to change the policy I say go head. It's your show sir. I stay logged in, no bothers to me.
I did "lurk" around huntmasters for a while before I decided to join. So not being able to hang around and see the content, and get a feel for the forum would have been a negative when I was thinking of joining. I don't post a lot but I am here everyday. I feel like I have a lot to learn before I say anything. You know "better to keep one's mouth shut and let everyone think you are idiot, than open your mouth and confirm you are one".
Anyways, how about a public forum with a members only lounge? Meaning most of the topics can be seen by any joe blow but have a section where members can go and these issues can be discussed, only huntmasters can be see and reply to the members only topics. It might help Keep limp dicks out your business and potential new members coming back to huntmasters.-Tex
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on December 15, 2020, 07:15 AM:
I hate logins and passwords and the rest of the hinderances to using my own computer ! no vote here ! I must have a dozen passwords don't know one of them
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[ December 15, 2020, 07:16 AM: Message edited by: Paul Melching ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 15, 2020, 08:07 AM:
I can sympathize with every comment above and a couple more via email. Maybe I won't do anything hastily. I don't know, the idea of lurkers never bothered me, it just puzzles me a little because I always have to add my two cents, and I wonder about the shy ones, but now it's not idle curiosity, these people are malicious, mean spirited and I'm not kidding, they strike me as the type that could walk into a room and start hosing it down. They seem way too emotionally involved in this little "shit show" is one of the descriptive words they are using to describe HM.
I probably don't have to tell you people that Predator hunting involves those of us that are considerably higher on the food chain than the average "deer hunter" or bird hunter. Sometimes it goes to their heads and they think they are kind of superior to other folks. This is okay but then you get the ones that become MEAN GIRLS, or just catty type that always has some derogatory comment behind your back. They are sure that they know more stuff than everybody else. That's what we have working here, jealousy and an attitude that my little click is a lot more COOL than yours.
What I can't figure out is why they give a shit if Huntmasters hangs around by a thread, but they are insisting that I shut it down. How is that going to help them sleep at night? There is a lot of things that we can't control and sane people deal with it. Not this bunch, they don't want any stray voices on the fringes of their dominant, and domineering website. I was going to say kind of Gay, but even though I never saw Brokeback Mountain, I just prefer not to dwell on those good old boys. Now, they will consider these comments as stirring the pot but I didn't start this silly "Board War".
I'm not replying, and not opening their shit anymore so they will have to confine their comments to the subject line, if they think it will make me cave in.
I may have said this already; but I do not get it? Why waste so much time and energy?
Oh, one of the reasons I have never allowed private messaging on this Board is because this is where this plotting and sneaky back biting builds up. It truly is like a bunch of catty little girls talking behind the back of somebody they envy or hate or some other chickenshit reason. I used to publish their messages but that didn't work, not that I know what will work; these people are fucked up bullies.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by www (Member # 3918) on December 15, 2020, 11:40 AM:
''What I can't figure out is why they give a shit if Huntmasters hangs around by a thread''
They are part of the new and improved cancel culture. Tell them to stick it in their ass.Pardon my French.
One benefit of getting old is I don't have to put up with their shit much longer.
Posted by NVWalt (Member # 375) on December 15, 2020, 01:10 PM:
Can't tell ya what to do but seems to me you own the site and it irritates the hell out of a few weak minded people. Just seems to me that those that are upset are the ones with a problem and need some counciling . Be that as it is no problem to me for you to do what you want. And by keeping it the way it is. Being the pain in their asses this site
seems to be. Let them stew in their own shit.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 15, 2020, 02:21 PM:
Okay, thanks for the contributions, I appreciate all of your opinions.
Yes, I know it's my little hobby project but I have been trying to tell the membership all along that it is really democratic and not so much for my own gratification but rather what the users want to get out of it. I have to get hard ass occasionally and do it my way but I try to listen to the users as much as possible/this is where our lurkers probably have a cow? ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
I asked before this version went on line if you wanted all those sexy tools and customized features and the input was, keep it simple and easy to navigate and that's what I tried to do, and then, keep it simple. That's just an example of seeking consensus because otherwise it doesn't matter to me how it's laid out if it's easy to use.
Anyway, as with other attempts, sometimes when you want guidance and direction, what I get is like in this case....do what you want, it's your board. And while that also has value I think I'm asking what should be done, if anything.
I'm in no hurry. We are just picking your collective brains. Feel free to tell us what you think. Using the Royal "we" in this case. I will review, decide and then run my conclusions up the flagpole and see who salutes it and who shoots it down, then, we'll likely do whatever ko ko says.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Aznative (Member # 506) on December 15, 2020, 05:05 PM:
Huntmasters is your site and you should do what you feel is right. IF it gives you piece of mind definitely do it.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 16, 2020, 11:27 AM:
I'm still debating. I'll say this much. I'm hearing from people that don't post but obviously follow the Board. Interestingly, they tell me that the Board in trouble is PMS, not HM! Losing membership and contributions. That's understandable, the way things are in the country. But, maybe they should get their house in order instead of butting their collective noses into our business.
Yes, I know things are slow and can't blame people for worrying about things besides coyote hunting, interesting as it may be. That's why I have been focusing on things I believe other patriots are interested in, freedom, gun control and politics, to name a few. If I never kill another coyote, believe me, I have already got my share.
But, just as guns and gear are interesting to predator hunters, they are also interested in knowing what is going on in the never ending battle to restrict our freedom, especially in this sucky bell weather state that I live in. So, just as we have Gavin Newsom, you people will start to see that NAZI bitch in Michigan, and the creepy governor I Pennsylvania.
Posted by JP (Member # 4095) on December 16, 2020, 01:22 PM:
I don't post much at all but read a couple of times a day. I have some health issues related to agent orange and shake like a dog shitting razor blades. To quote Paul: "no vote here ! I must have a dozen passwords don't know one of them"
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on December 16, 2020, 06:37 PM:
Been giving this some random thoughts about why should anybody care about the existence of this board. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
The observation that I've made is that nobody on this board has anything to prove to anybody. Rugged individual-ism on parade. That greatly disturbs the liberal mind-set / control freaks that can only exist when masses are dependent on them.
It must suck to be them.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 16, 2020, 08:11 PM:
I don't know how PC's work any more but With my Mac, I can store my passwords forever, don't even have to think about it. Isn't there a password storage with a PC? Just asking?
[ December 16, 2020, 08:12 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by Aznative (Member # 506) on December 18, 2020, 08:16 AM:
Google Chrome has it built in. I only use chrome's password storage for non financial passwords. For real security I use a password vault called lastpass.
Posted by Semp (Member # 3074) on December 18, 2020, 09:50 AM:
I use LastPass for all passwords. I have a different password for every site I go to. Some of them are jumbled up so bad with high and low case letters numbers and symbols there is no way I could remember them. If LastPass every craps out, I am screwed.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 18, 2020, 10:17 AM:
Well, since NY guy threw his little tantrum and left with Uteman we only have ko ko for highly technical and Internet stuff, so we can depend on you from now on. Good to know! I'll check out the vault.
Good Hunting. El Bee
Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on December 20, 2020, 07:47 AM:
Sad we lost Dave, Fred, Mark, I still don't get it ? maybe a few more ?
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 20, 2020, 12:24 PM:
I got another "inquiry". The very odd thing, and what makes me strongly suspect, is that every single one has concealed address and blocks any reply I might want to send. They are all the same, almost like it's highly coordinated, you might say?
Again, I have to wonder what's in it for those, and of course, they are all Predatormasters people, but why would they give two shits if this Board exists in any form whatsoever? You know, seems obvious? You don't like it, find the content objectionable, or for any reason under the sun, JUST DON'T GO THERE!
Now, if they are worried that the continued existence of HM threatens this planet or life as we know it, then by all means do everything in your power to close us down. If I get a certified check for $10,000 By next Friday, I will do the right thing and shut down. Chip in, get a GoFund Me going and make it quick. If you can only scrape up half of it by next week, go ahead and send it and I will extend the offer for an additional week. But after that, I ain't falling for any sob story that your wife has Covid and bla bla bla. Cash money, on the barrelhead, or no more bullshit, no more extensions, period! Just put up or shut up!
That will smoke 'em out! That's the way it is. Money talks and bullshit walks!
SHOW ME THE MONEY!
edit: also, in thinking about it, ten grand is chump change! If I don't get it by next week, I'm upping it to TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND! Let's see how bad they want us shut down!
Good hunting. El Bee
[ December 20, 2020, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 21, 2020, 07:29 AM:
I was checking my mail this morning and there was a strange email from somebody called the President of Predatormasters. The text was somewhere between 50 and 100 HA HA's.
I didn't put it together until I just reread this little mess and conclude that is a response to my offer? I guess he's a little short, what with Christmas just days away, etc.?
Wait! No, I believe he said he was "Chairman" not "President" ? That outfit has got so big, they have a full blown compliment of compensated executives. Yet, they can't scrape up a measly ten grand for such a worthy cause? I sorta knew they were a bunch of all hat and no cattle!
Still, as a man of my word, the offer still stands....but I'm not holding my breath. If I get ten grand, it's Adios, Amigos! and you won't have El Bee to kick around anymore! But, I'll spend that money on worthwhile stuff like booze and dames! Should last almost a week, I guess?
Meanwhile, I'm counting the days! Damn! This is exciting!
Don't get your hopes up. I'm thinking that Redfrog asshole don't have two nickels to rub together and his credit's no good. The other one said he was Jeff Mock, and that name rings a bell but he has come up in the world, since he is now the president of that entire empire, PMS. At least that's what he claimed?
I remember, come to think of it that several years ago, somebody was pushing for an audit of their finances. Never heard any more about it but one would hope they have been paying taxes on all the revenue pouring in! If I claim to be a charity then when they pay me, it could be deductible, right?
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on December 21, 2020, 02:28 PM:
I think that when you get the $$$ that you should spend it on a campout for all of us.
Somewhere warm.
Maybe on an island........ in an ocean.
On island with feral pigs in an ocean full of fish.
Somebody bring a git-tar ....... This is starting to sound like a country song.
I'll bring a couple of bottles of wine. Paul can cook.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on December 21, 2020, 04:42 PM:
That cheap asshole countered with $250! That's not even worthy of a response!
edit: but, I'll take it as a down payment. Forget the first offer, gotta be $25,000 Cashiers check and that's not Canadian funny money either!
[ December 21, 2020, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on December 22, 2020, 06:29 AM:
Boy can I cook Just cant eat !LOL I am the chef in this family I cook like a motherfucker on steroids ! ! Am only here to provide smartass commentary !
[ December 22, 2020, 06:31 AM: Message edited by: Paul Melching ]
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