EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

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Administrator
EOG's Code of Conduct

While it is not our intent to tamper with freedom of speech, we will not allow personal attacks against our community members.

At this point, we’ve seen it all: offensive speech, hatred, threats, vulgarity, etc. This will no longer be tolerated. We expect and demand a certain level of respect and professionalism.

We welcome your opinions, insight, friendly banter and engagement.

A hostile attitude is unacceptable.

Do not use offensive language. No vulgar, obscene or profane content.

Gratuitous or off-topic sexual language and imagery is not permitted.

No hate speech, this includes demeaning race, gender, age, religious or sexual orientation, etc.

Content that encourages violence is unacceptable.

Disagreements should be discussed in a respectful manner.

Mocking, harassment, or insults of other participants is not tolerated in any form.

Religion and politics are sensitive topics, be respectful. Both subjects will be discussed in a separate forum, outside of the main forum.

We expect this community to maintain a positive environment of mutual respect, courtesy, and tolerance.

Collectively, we should make all new and current members feel welcome and comfortable. Our diversity strengthens us, and all posters should actively seek to participate in a friendly, collaborative, and ethical manner.

Please note that by participating in this forum, you agree to comply with these standards of conduct.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and we look forward to a fresh start under these new conditions.
 

lastyle7

EOG Veteran
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

These are the type of rules that ruin free speech and take the fun out of forums.
 

Viejo Dinosaur

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

And who enforces these changes and rules?

You still need a moderator or it will never work.
 

Viejo Dinosaur

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

These are the type of rules that ruin free speech and take the fun out of forums.

Exactly...anyone with a brain should know to refrain from hate speech concerning family and character issues...1 went overboard with the rules...
 

newport2

EOG Dedicated
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

"One Is The Loneliest Number." This place has been leaking oil for years! Too many keyboard warriors looking for a life.
 

mr merlin

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

If everyone followed those rules, no one would post here, it would be the dullest forum in history. I really like the no "mocking" one, so if someone goes 0-5 you cant say "nice picks". :LMAO
 

Neveragain

EOG Dedicated
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

There should also be a policy to prevent scams and scammers running around here unchecked imo.
my2cents
 

Dell Dude

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Count me out, 1. Even my EOG play of Jason Day's would trigger a violation under these goofy guidelines.
 

1

Administrator
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Count me out, 1. Even my EOG play of Jason Day's would trigger a violation under these goofy guidelines.

Dell, goofy would be spending any real money in an attempt to drive new traffic into what has to be the most toxic forum that anybody could possibly stagger into. Goofy would be offering a major sportsbook/casino naming rights for year round contests over the next two years in return for all cash prizes, awarding of gifts, and additional cash to justify the expense and TVM, "under present conditions".

Dell, I've been reading you for years. Far from agree with everything you ever posted. Most replies have a negative slant. Has to be a tough way to go through life, no? We get the fact that most here will not agree with what I've posted, and know there is going to be major (MAJOR) erosion. But it would be impossible to build anything of value with the present group of members. I'm sure there's another sports forum out there that will gladly welcome all the soon to be departing hate spewing, sky is falling, chest pounding wanna-be-gangstas who contribute very little if nothing to making this place a vibrant community where I'd want to be spending my time.

For those of you that are going to depart please know I understand and also know that I wish the best for you. I do. I was never told to build myself up I must tear someone else down. Feel a bit bad for those that were misled or conned into thinking that was a winning formula.

Going to have lunch and be back in for just a bit but first have to address VD's last comment.
 

1

Administrator
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Number 1...

you not coming back into the thread speaks volumes....

VD, the Meatman's war of words with Paddy crossed all possible lines of human decency. That alone would have gotten him a ninety day suspension. Then, for good measure, he attacked your character. That second offense resulted in his permanent ban. Also, I am not a moderator of this forum. I do, however, sporadically check in from time to time.
 

1

Administrator
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Number 1...

you not coming back into the thread speaks volumes....

VD, the Meatman's war of words with Paddy crossed all possible lines of human decency. That alone would have gotten him a ninety day suspension. Then, for good measure, he attacked your character. That second offense resulted in his permanent ban. Also, I am not a moderator of this forum. I do, however, sporadically check in from time to time.
 

1

Administrator
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

These are the type of rules that ruin free speech and take the fun out of forums.

I promise to make the EOG Forum great again!

We'll have so much fun you'll be asking me to tone down the fun a bit.
 

1

Administrator
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

so I guess ghosts are encouraged?:doh1

Always liked Casper, the others not so much.

No. We'll be checking IP addresses and what have you. Also, writing styles are like fingerprints, we'll figure it out.

Originally, this was what we were going to post as it applied to CoC: Grow up and do the right thing...but then we thought that a bit vague.
 

kane

EOG master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Always liked Casper, the others not so much.

No. We'll be checking IP addresses and what have you. Also, writing styles are like fingerprints, we'll figure it out.

Originally, this was what we were going to post as it applied to CoC: Grow up and do the right thing...but then we thought that a bit vague.

Good to hear, you can start with Cristiano and Sauce
 

alfie

EOG Dedicated
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

I promise to make the EOG Forum great again!

We'll have so much fun you'll be asking me to tone down the fun a bit.

is this like winning so much we can't stand it?
 

alfie

EOG Dedicated
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Always liked Casper, the others not so much.

No. We'll be checking IP addresses and what have you. Also, writing styles are like fingerprints, we'll figure it out.

Originally, this was what we were going to post as it applied to CoC: Grow up and do the right thing...but then we thought that a bit vague.

1, if there is a problem and you are not available do we contact 2 ?

can 2 make a decision or must he consult with 3....
 

Dell Dude

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

I want to end with a final EOG play of the Jason Day winner ala Danny boy Willett.
 

rico1

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

What are the parameters on enforcement? Is it one strike and your out? In other words, how many violations of "EOG's code-of-conduct" equate to a 90-day ban/ how many for a permanent ban? Also, what about offensive language? Is there a "George Carlin style dictionary" that posters will need to avoid in order to not get banned at EOG?

I think specifics need to be involved when it comes to offensive language. For as what I see as offensive, another person may not. And vice-versa. My favorite from your list: political threads. I agree 100% those do not belong on the main forum. The political threads are a major source of the issues you speak of. Best-of-luck to you 1!
 

Dell Dude

EOG Master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

While me and Cwissy will leave peacefully, I think Paddy is going to out Allahu Ackbar style. I don't know what it is all about but apparently he has secured the domain www.eyeoneog.com and he has teased at Peeps that several prominent EOG bodies will be hitting the floor. I think it is safe to assume two of them will be Meatman and raiders. JK probably also chalk. 12io4j2w90
 

Cobbler

EOG Addicted
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Dell, goofy would be spending any real money in an attempt to drive new traffic into what has to be the most toxic forum that anybody could possibly stagger into. Goofy would be offering a major sportsbook/casino naming rights for year round contests over the next two years in return for all cash prizes, awarding of gifts, and additional cash to justify the expense and TVM, "under present conditions".


Dell, I've been reading you for years. Far from agree with everything you ever posted. Most replies have a negative slant. Has to be a tough way to go through life, no? We get the fact that most here will not agree with what I've posted, and know there is going to be major (MAJOR) erosion. But it would be impossible to build anything of value with the present group of members. I'm sure there's another sports forum out there that will gladly welcome all the soon to be departing hate spewing, sky is falling, chest pounding wanna-be-gangstas who contribute very little if nothing to making this place a vibrant community where I'd want to be spending my time.


For those of you that are going to depart please know I understand and also know that I wish the best for you. I do. I was never told to build myself up I must tear someone else down. Feel a bit bad for those that were misled or conned into thinking that was a winning formula.

Are you subject to these rules, 1?

This post displayed a hostile attitude towards Dell Dude. It was not respectful or showed professionalism. You mocked Dell Dude and other loyal posters who have been here since the opening. Calling people "wanna-be gangstas" can be construed as racist. It hardly encouraged a positive environment of mutual respect, courtesy, and tolerance. You claimed you were never told to "build myself up I must tear someone else down", while you did exactly that in the very next sentence.

The forum deserves an apology from you, #1. And a promise from you to follow the guidelines you yourself have set.
 

1

Administrator
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

What are the parameters on enforcement? Is it one strike and your out? In other words, how many violations of "EOG's code-of-conduct" equate to a 90-day ban/ how many for a permanent ban? Also, what about offensive language? Is there a "George Carlin style dictionary" that posters will need to avoid in order to not get banned at EOG?

I think specifics need to be involved when it comes to offensive language. For as what I see as offensive, another person may not. And vice-versa. My favorite from your list: political threads. I agree 100% those do not belong on the main forum. The political threads are a major source of the issues you speak of. Best-of-luck to you 1!

Saw Carlin three times over the years. Brilliant insight.

Rico, while I didn't have money back in the day, I did have a friend who worked the door at the Comedy Store. I was fortunate to meet a lot of talent at that time. Who doesn't enjoy being entertained? Who doesn't enjoy quick wit and clever banter? What I don't enjoy is a group of cowards endlessly bashing another individual for their own amusement. I've been to the Roman Colosseum, place went out of business years ago. Now it's a relic. Sound familiar?

In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart described his threshold test for obsenity with the words, "I know it when I see it".

Enjoy yourselves. Have respect for each other. Let's put this chapter behind us.
 

1

Administrator
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Here's the thing Cobbler, a loyal poster spewing hate, creating distrust, being an agitator for agitation's sake, isn't the foundation we wish to build upon. I'll let others have their say on this topic before coming back in.
 

fifty cint

EOG Dedicated
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Railbird has been warned...for the 30th time...glad he found humor in the 9-11 attacks while I went to a dozen funerals.
 
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Here's the thing Cobbler, a loyal poster spewing hate, creating distrust, being an agitator for agitation's sake, isn't the foundation we wish to build upon. I'll let others have their say on this topic before coming back in.
Dell an asset to any forum,sure he sometimes pushed the boundaries,but that was with the old regime.Hes funny & bets,place would be worse without him.
 

kane

EOG master
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Dell an asset to any forum,sure he sometimes pushed the boundaries,but that was with the old regime.Hes funny & bets,place would be worse without him.

I agree with you, but Dell isn't banned, if he chooses to leave, it's his decision
 

TheRef

EOG Addicted
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Hip Hip Hooray!! I say it's about time forums like this get cleaned up. One thing I hate is the keyboard tough guy. To quote Jim Belushi in The Principal - NO MORE!!!
 

Cobbler

EOG Addicted
Re: EOG's Code of Conduct (Effective Immediately)

Cobbler, a loyal poster spewing hate, creating distrust, being an agitator for agitation's sake, isn't the foundation we wish to build upon. I'll let others have their say on this topic before coming back in.

If you don't want people creating distrust or agitating for agitation's sake, then maybe you should have laid down this new Code of Conduct without attacking the entire posting body. There was no need to blast anyone.

And speaking of distrust, how about letting the posting body know who owns this place? It's hard to trust a website when no one knows who is paying the bills. Lots of scammers in the offshore world, how do we know EOG isn't owned by one of them?
 
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