Bev is right

[TC]

Hmmmm SHE Was Startin to Remind me of that FELLA Hmmmm What was his Name lebeR Or Sumthin Like that Thought maybe His Alter Ego Was commin Out!!

[S.R.Patch]

Humm, seems perceptions all differ.
She says others say worse, others say she's rude and picking fights.
No, It's all fine,...it all adds up to just what's the worlds become,... loss of social skills and non-personable communication over a computer.
As the old hounds said with his perfect pitch, "I'm just here to add tone".

[Bev]

I think your key is a bit flat on this one, Patch. If you had been the target of her vitriol, we would have been seeing some old-time grandpa adages about switch-cutting, and cryptic messages about time/space travel like, "clean into next Sunday."

We all would like to see kids get involved and enthused about the sport. But, we don't need anybody - not just teenagers - coming on here with guns blazing, with the sole intent of pissing people off and being amused by it (unfortunately I've seen the pm's) and I'm dismayed at the adults who encouraged her, and went so far as to tell her that the administration of this board was unfair and biased. Way to go, guys. Way to guide a youngster in the sport. [/sarcasm] Yes, this board is such a terrible place to be, and ruled by a regular Attila the Hun. That's why it sees 20 times the traffic of the other beagle boards, because I keep such a tight leash on everyone. Y'all are welcome to go try out the same behavior you use on this board over on those boards, and see how far it gets you.

This board has a restriction on access given to minors (assuming they are telling the truth when they register) and often the parents ask me to lift the limitations on their kids because they feel their kids are adult enough to handle what they read. Fine. Then they had best be adult enough to post responsibly because once I lift those restrictions, they will be treated like everyone else.

And for the record, what some folks might see as "others getting away with it" while some folks don't, is nothing more than a matter of me not knowing about it, and you not telling me. Contrary to what people may think, the Admins and I do not read every thread, every post on every topic that's written here. We assume that people will generally act in a respectable manner, and use that alert button, or contact one of us if real trouble breaks out and we don't catch it. This board gets over 100 new posts per day, 365 days per year. I quickly scan the board for topics that interest me, and/or look like they could potentially be problematic, because, you know ... I have another board almost as busy as this one, a full-time plus job, a property to take care of by myself, and recently another issue that demanded much of my time and attention. I'm amazed to think that the members here believe that Aaron, Ed and I don't have lives outside this board, and that we spend every waking minute pouring over what you guys are all talking about.

In summary, if anyone here (and y'all know who you are) really think there's a clique or a "friends club," or some looking the other way going on, I'm telling you now that is FALSE. Besides my lack of inclination, I simply don't have the luxury of time that allows me to play that game. If you feel somebody on this board is breaking the rules or is becoming very offensive despite others' attempts to make nice, NOTIFY ME, or Aaron, or Ed -- just as was done in the case of this young lady. If you see it and you don't report it, then don't whine and cry "unfair" if we miss it.

And somewhat related...
The political forum is a shark tank, and moderated under different standards. It's an arena for people to vent, debate, get heated, and it has nothing to do with the sport. I think everyone has been pretty well forewarned. So I am surprised to learn that a poster who approached me about either arbitrating there or putting a password on that forum because it was so brutal, turned around and encouraged this 15-year-old girl to go visit that forum. Wha...???

They next time you point your finger, look down at your hand ... you'll see 3 fingers pointing back at you.

[Panther Creek]

toldyaso ,you did NOT recieve a pm from me ,i wouldnt talk to you if you pm'ed me.
I dont care what yall think ,it was a joke bout the definition of a rabbit dog ,you guys are a bounch of cry baby's .
it was mainly a dare && dont talk a bout my mom or dad ,they ant on here ,they never here of it !!!!
it was juss to have fun not to git anyone mad ,i dont know why yall cry some much ,wen my posts arent as bad as some of the others .
plus there wouldnt be a fight in the first place if ppl tthat wanna be bigger then they are ,dont post back if you dont like it,. my gosh you ppl are makin me sick !!!!
like i said its all fun and games. til someone gits hurt .

I've heard that from people before- they insult & degrade you, & when you comfront them about it, they holler, "Whatsa matter? I was only kiddin!"
You should be

[S.R.Patch]

To be on pitch, most times you have to know what key your in.
I haven't the luxury of reading others pm's, so may be off key. I only know this, the first young person I've known to post since Mr. Badger daughter, and yes, kids are very different today but at the same time, not. Only whats considered acceptable or "the norm" has changed for most, "weeds grow tall where corn don't grow".
She had colourful post, both in verbiage and style and that I attributed to the wings of youth. If it is felt they need "clipped", so be it.
I can only imagine what some on here were like at 15yo, but to be a guest in someone's house you have to play by the rules. I have a friend who helps with exchange-students, some work out great and others are a flop. Clarity and understanding from all involved seems to give it the best chance of working out, if either side shows early "they" don't want them or "they" don't want to be there, it's a no-go.
After her first couple of post, you get the sense of whether you want to read them or not so I really never let it bother me. If she wants to brag on her hound catching rabbits, big deal, believe it or not. That's whats always been different about this board, people were mature enough to decide and choose for themselves, we never had to be "filtered" like on the other boards.imho
Oh well, enough on this non-event... Happy Hunting!

[Bev]

I only read what's given to me, Patch; I don't have time nor inclination to go searching. Funny you consider insisting on decent behavior as "wing clipping." LOL. Keep at it, Charles. One of these days you may actually come up with a legitimate reason to disparage everything I say and do, instead of jumping into the middle of non-events to play dissident. Until then I guess you'll continue to live by the old motto, "Find something you do well and stick to it."

Happy Hunting.

[thornie]

Aaron don't need your help, to get on her bad side, I'm old enough to know better, but still to young to resist.

[S.R.Patch]

Bev.
You certainly turn into ha hateful soul.
I wish you good health and long life... I'm outta here.

[Bev]

I'm not full of hate, Patch. I just refused to be abused, and I don't want others abused, either. And most importantly, I'm tired of taking your thinly-veiled jabs and insults. Been taking them for years. At least I come at you in the open. I've learned that life's too short to play mouse to your cat, so if you have nothing kind to say to or about me, then by all means, get on outta here.

Likewise, I wish you a long and healthy life.

[madcatter]

Are beagle topics still aloud here????
Take no prisoners bev

[hurryup]

I only read what's given to me, Patch; I don't have time nor inclination to go searching. Funny you consider insisting on decent behavior as "wing clipping." LOL. Keep at it, Charles. One of these days you may actually come up with a legitimate reason to disparage everything I say and do, instead of jumping into the middle of non-events to play dissident. Until then I guess you'll continue to live by the old motto, "Find something you do well and stick to it."

Happy Hunting.

Bev is totally right..This whole subject was BS to start with..Maybe some are amused by stories, but most of us live in a real world and its a responsible adult,accountable world. Lets maintain a respectable board. Hats off to you Bev.. .

[rnbrunton]

Hats off to you Bev.. .[/quote]
Yep !!

[Mo. Beagler 5000]

Who in Holy H woulda Pm'ed this girl to encourage her? lol... Thats comical in a sad sad sorta way.

Besides after seeing her writing style I am starting to think she isn't really a 15yr old girl or whatever. Someone pretending to have the worst grammar in the world. Although I didn't get to see the private messages to see if the writing style changed I think its even more fun to watch people in shock/disbelief that you have that ability as the admin... I would be more shocked if you didn't!!!

not sure what the getting kicked out of ARHA thing post was about but it made me laugh to0 I'm gonna have to meet you now

[Bev]

Mo Beagler 5000, people's messages are safe on the board. I can't see passwords; they're encrypted (black dots) and there's no "master key" if you will. She e-mailed me directly from her inbox and her private message from the other person was still attached to the bottom. Kind of like when you forward an e-mail.

[toldyouso]

First let me start by saying bev i am not trying to ruffle your feathers and i did have a message deleted from my private messages who deleted it i do not know for sure i just assumed it was you. I do not know how that works heck half the time i cannot even figure out how to send a private message without the help of my wife. Second you ask me why i would want to even belong somewhere where i am not wanted. It has nothing to do with ARHA it is the principle. There r alot of people out their that will not fight for themselves so someone has to fight for them. Deep pockets come on I am not taking on wall street and if i did not win who really has more to gain or lose me or them. Again I apoligize for making a assumation that was apparently wrong. And from this point on i will only use your web page for Advertising my PKC events and results. I am not trying to make you mad for you were one of the people that thought ARHA was wrong for what they did. Thank you for that.