[ndub33]

It occurs to me that the more time the Mods have to spend here defending their position, the less time they have to correct the core issue. Just a thought...

[Stinsonddog]

Originally Posted by ndub33

It occurs to me that the more time the Mods have to spend here defending their position, the less time they have to correct the core issue. Just a thought...

Let me make this clear. The Mod position is here is a volunteer. The owner/admin knows of the issues. I am only going to say this once. Next person to take a shot at the mods about this issue will be banned and you can discuss that with Guess too.

[BBAdmin]

It is funny that we do this willingly, unpaid often at all hours of the day and night for our love of the product and the community, and just because the forum is in the middle between the sponsor and the users, there are users that think they can take pot shots at us. Luckily for us Mods, one of the reasons we get offered the job is because we don't take stuff like this too personally and we see the bigger picture. As a result we don't let the opinions of the few tarnish how we approach the majority of the great members we have here.

[Stinsonddog]

Originally Posted by BBAdmin

It is funny that we do this willingly, unpaid often at all hours of the day and night for our love of the product and the community, and just because the forum is in the middle between the sponsor and the users, there are users that think they can take pot shots at us. Luckily for us Mods, one of the reasons we get offered the job is because we don't take stuff like this too personally and we see the bigger picture. As a result we don't let the opinions of the few tarnish how we approach the majority of the great members we have here.

Yo BBAdmin - bigger picture has shrunk on this one for me. Zero tolerance on my end now.

[ndub33]

Believe that my earlier post was open for some misinterpretation, so allow me to clarify:

This thread started as a valid plea for assistance from some posters who had bad experiences with one of our Sponsors. It quickly turned into an exercise in ad hoc defining of a Mod's role. It is absolutely understandable that the Mods would be compelled to respond to these posts-which took up some of the (unpaid) time they might have used to address the original issue.

I work in an environment where I spend more time explaining what I do than actually doing anything, and it sucks, so I could see the dynamic that was building here.

I sincerely apologize to anyone that I may have inadvertantly offended anyone with my original post.

[Pizzle]

All good Ndub...I got what you were saying. Stinson's a little on edge thanks to folks that DON'T contribute...which doesn't include you.

[Stinsonddog]

Originally Posted by ndub33

Believe that my earlier post was open for some misinterpretation, so allow me to clarify:

This thread started as a valid plea for assistance from some posters who had bad experiences with one of our Sponsors. It quickly turned into an exercise in ad hoc defining of a Mod's role. It is absolutely understandable that the Mods would be compelled to respond to these posts-which took up some of the (unpaid) time they might have used to address the original issue.

I work in an environment where I spend more time explaining what I do than actually doing anything, and it sucks, so I could see the dynamic that was building here.

I sincerely apologize to anyone that I may have inadvertantly offended anyone with my original post.

Per our PM's I understand this now and appreciate your support of the Mods.

[likefre]

Damn!, to think I started this thread with a SUGGESTION!
The funny thing is that I've never purchased anything from Smartphone Depot
but I was worried that newbees (since at first they don't search much. )
would get scammed (not 100% confirmed yet), and left with the sour note that they were scammed by a Sponsor of bb forums.
Specially when on the forum's home page says:
"BlackBerryForums.com Sponsors
Please help support BlackBerryForums.com by purchasing your blackberry needs from these Sponsors"

[BB8100]

More important than all the suggestions that we tell the mods what to do, is the owner of SPD all right - I mean physically and mentally? Is anyone else concerned that this company which was always helpful (I talked to Robert several times) and who was a supporter for a long time is not reachable. I am concerned for the welfare of another human being. I could give a rats ass about punishing SPD and would just like to know that something bad did not happen to another human being. JMHO.

[RoadRider]

Originally Posted by BB8100

More important than all the suggestions that we tell the mods what to do, is the owner of SPD all right - I mean physically and mentally? Is anyone else concerned that this company which was always helpful (I talked to Robert several times) and who was a supporter for a long time is not reachable. I am concerned for the welfare of another human being. I could give a rats ass about punishing SPD and would just like to know that something bad did not happen to another human being. JMHO.

Here, here! We have no clue what's happened. Let's reserve opinions until then, although I can imagine this is difficult for those with money on the table.

[spd_jon]

Gentlemen (and Lady)

Please take a look at the thread in the sponsors section - SPD area I just started and I will try to address any issues.

Sorry since I've just registered I cannot place a direct URL - perhaps another user could below this post to make it easier for others.

Thx JW

[likefre]

Please note SPD's update on the Sponsor's forum..
To the mods, since I started this thread, may I respectfuly request that this thread be closed since apparently SPD has made a statement and has allowed members to address their concerns in their own "sponsors" thread

[Liv]

Very cool.

Thank you for that SPD_Jon!

I have honestly been really worried about the owner of SPD. He seemed to be really active and then dissapeared. That kind of thing always put a small question in the back of your mind.

I do hope everything is okay.

[LunkHead]

Originally Posted by Chinasaur

1. Yo! Newbie Mod! Chill out!
2. Unless I woke up in the USSR ca 1954, and you're Josef Stalin, posters here can pretty much say what they want as long as they conform to the rules on the board. Canada (and to a lesser extent the USA), are still Semi-Free nations, last I checked.
3. I don't THINK those rules include "don't tell Mods what to do..."

Good lord dude take a chill pill! JC is the man! he is very helpful, knowledgeable, and always take his time to answer questions! Don't fret this JC.... Rock on dude!

All of the mods here do an awesome job!! And they do it for free because the LOVE BB's!

Take a pill, relax, and let the mods do their job....

[BBAdmin]

All of the mods here do an awesome job!! And they do it for free because the LOVE BB's

Thanks for this post.

[LunkHead]

No problem! you guys put up with a bunch of abuse (closed threads, double post complainers ect) and get abused and slammed for doing this for free

You all rock and keep on doing what you are doing! Some of us long time posters do appreciate the job that you all do!!!!!!!

In case some missed it...... Did I mention the MODS do the for FREE???

[Chinasaur]

1. I apologize
2. I apologize
3. I apologize.

I know I was allowed back.
I know I won't be given a warning or 2nd chance.
Thank you for not giving me a 30 day sentence.
Thank you for not perma banning me.

I was wrong
I was wrong
I was wrong

Thank you to Guess, John, STDog, Pizzle and NJ for not cutting off my head.

Apologies to all for causing any issues.

I apologize for being an azz.

Thank you for not perma banning me.

[John Clark]

Apology accepted. Party on!

[*&))]

i bought a case with no problem, fast shipping not delays

[BBAdmin]

i bought a case with no problem, fast shipping not delays

I think things may be getting back to normal