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Old 09-04-2015, 12:20 AM
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Did some threads get deleted? I can't seem to find the 2015/2016 Expansion thread.
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Old 09-04-2015, 12:32 AM
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Even the thread with the inquiry that was just made about the 2015/16 expansion thread that you replied to has just disappeared.
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Old 09-04-2015, 12:58 AM
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Did some threads get deleted? I can't seem to find the 2015/2016 Expansion thread.
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Even the thread with the inquiry that was just made about the 2015/16 expansion thread that you replied to has just disappeared.
It was accidentally deleted during a spam ban. It's been restored.

So, in the barrage of spam recently, the mods (myself included) have been on a mission of trying to keep the boards clean for everyone. For those of you new to GC, moderating is on a volunteer basis. No one is paid for the TIME it takes to clean this stuff. We are doing what we we can (from all corners of the world might I add) as quickly as we can. Please help us by continuing to report the spam as it comes in.

Oh, and in during the process of cleaning spam, sometimes a "real thread"
might get caught in the process. Just let us know and we'll fix it.

BTW, this is not a rant or "bitchfest" but folks need to know.

*Now back to your regularly scheduled program*
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Old 09-04-2015, 07:48 AM
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So, in the barrage of spam recently, the mods (myself included) have been on a mission of trying to keep the boards clean for everyone.
Thanks, y'all, for working on this. I can only imagine what a job that is.
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:04 AM
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It was accidentally deleted during a spam ban. It's been restored.

So, in the barrage of spam recently, the mods (myself included) have been on a mission of trying to keep the boards clean for everyone. For those of you new to GC, moderating is on a volunteer basis. No one is paid for the TIME it takes to clean this stuff. We are doing what we we can (from all corners of the world might I add) as quickly as we can. Please help us by continuing to report the spam as it comes in.

Oh, and in during the process of cleaning spam, sometimes a "real thread"
might get caught in the process. Just let us know and we'll fix it.

BTW, this is not a rant or "bitchfest" but folks need to know.

*Now back to your regularly scheduled program*
We love you mods! My angry emoticon will never be directed at you and will always be directed to the spammers. Thank you for all you do!
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:30 AM
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I just found an obituary online from mid-July that may (or may not) be an indication of why John has been MIA. Its definitely not HIS but possibly a close family member.
The timing makes sense and the surviving relatives list include a John Hammell... :-(
I just looked for it, and I think you're right. If that's him, then it's no wonder that he's been occupied with other things - and rightfully so!

I think one of the ongoing issues with GC is that there are a lot of expenses incurred through use of the site, and a way to properly monetize it for even subsistence purposes has been elusive. I would be willing to bet that there are many PNMs and PNM moms out there who would be willing to pay a little bit for more personal coaching and hand-holding through the major SEC recruitments, if we could figure a way to do that through GC.

I've said it before - I'd be in favor of setting up a paywall of a dollar or two for each new member, if at all possible.

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So, in the barrage of spam recently, the mods (myself included) have been on a mission of trying to keep the boards clean for everyone. For those of you new to GC, moderating is on a volunteer basis. No one is paid for the TIME it takes to clean this stuff. We are doing what we we can (from all corners of the world might I add) as quickly as we can. Please help us by continuing to report the spam as it comes in.

Oh, and in during the process of cleaning spam, sometimes a "real thread"
might get caught in the process. Just let us know and we'll fix it.

BTW, this is not a rant or "bitchfest" but folks need to know.

*Now back to your regularly scheduled program*
An ode to NinjaPoodle:

Oh, Ninja, how we appreciate what you do,
Know that when we spam-bitch, it is not at you.
With all on your plate - GC, work and school,
We give our great thanks to a lady so cool.
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Old 09-05-2015, 10:32 AM
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So, in the barrage of spam recently, the mods (myself included) have been on a mission of trying to keep the boards clean for everyone. For those of you new to GC, moderating is on a volunteer basis. No one is paid for the TIME it takes to clean this stuff. We are doing what we we can (from all corners of the world might I add) as quickly as we can. Please help us by continuing to report the spam as it comes in.
NinjaPoodle -- you are my hero for tackling this. I have a question -- can you temporarily suspend the account signup functions? Put a sticky thread up explaining why. People won't be able to sign up, but it will at least keep everything going until John can get back. It might save this community if you can.
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Old 09-05-2015, 11:59 AM
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NinjaPoodle -- you are my hero for tackling this. I have a question -- can you temporarily suspend the account signup functions? Put a sticky thread up explaining why. People won't be able to sign up, but it will at least keep everything going until John can get back. It might save this community if you can.
I like this idea. Ban the spammers and keep new ones from joining. I'm sorry for legitimate joiners, but if it can fix the bigger problem, then it might be worth it for now,
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Old 09-05-2015, 12:24 PM
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NinjaPoodle -- you are my hero for tackling this. I have a question -- can you temporarily suspend the account signup functions? Put a sticky thread up explaining why. People won't be able to sign up, but it will at least keep everything going until John can get back. It might save this community if you can.
second the motion ... and thank you for the continual cleanup!
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Old 09-06-2015, 12:04 AM
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NinjaPoodle -- you are my hero for tackling this. I have a question -- can you temporarily suspend the account signup functions? Put a sticky thread up explaining why. People won't be able to sign up, but it will at least keep everything going until John can get back. It might save this community if you can.
John has been MIA for several months already. Doesn't it defeat a lot of the value of GC if new PNMs cannot ask questions prior to rush? We still have some very big campus recruitments to come...
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