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Hey I just have a suggestion.  And here's why, my son's friend who is 10 is over today, they come into the website under my signin, and I hear them laughing.  I come in my office, and they are reading about thongrider, and my son is only 8, so the 10 year old is sitting there explaining to him what a thong is. (which I can't believe that a 10 year knows what that is, but I guess these are the times). 

Look I am not being prude, I am not being a witch, I just want my son to be able to come on this site and it be the one site that I don't have to worry about.  Can you all please try and understand that.  I truly believe in the freedom of speech, but do you really think that by putting "mature audiences only", is going to keep the kids out. No, it's going to lead them right there.  They are kids.  I think they where in there first. I am sure some of you might say, well why you letting your kid on the web-site anyway, like I said, this is the only site I used to let him in.  He don't post, he usually just looks at the pictures, the very few times he is in.  All he wanted to do was show is buddy about 4-wheeling, well I guess we did.

I was not going to post on this subject anymore, but this site is turning into everything but about 4-wheeling, and family fun.  Read my logo - it's a family thing.  That's what it is, and that is why I contribute to this site.  But lately this site is not a family site, yea, I know I am going to get blasted again for being a prude, but you know what, I am just a Christian who tries to practice what she preaches. 

Because in the past few years, I have met and even riddin with a few of you, and there are some really great people.  And like I said, it's all good, but perhaps Mr. Bones can make a shortbus section, that you must be over 18.  Therefore, I will create a user name for my son, he comes under that name, and I don't have to worry about him being on this site.  This way there everyone is happy!  (Personally, I feel there are billion other websites that you all can talk about what you want to talk about, I wish we could just keep here clean family fun.)  Yea, it's going to get a little out of control once in while, but this just keeps going and going and going. 

Okay I now await to be slammed again!

Ahhhh , the Short Bus is taken.  But an over 18 section with less strict rules would be a good idea. I wouldn't want to see all out xxx pics or open cussing. But thats just me. ;)

Forbid someone on this site should have an ORIGINAL idea  ::)  You guys just want to copy and paste all the threds from floridaatv.com so you don't have to type it in yourselves  :-\ It could save you some time to be hypocritical, egotistical, and stab your fellow members in the back some more.
Well they say immitation is a form of flattery. The folks here are flattering the heck out of floridaatv.com  ;D
Cheroprida you shouldn't be slammed for seeing that this site is just trying to mimic a more inovative site. Just pointing out the facts.

Hey cheropride, you are a good person and what you say is true. I have tried to keep the thread clean and thank God this is not as bad as the other one. I hope it stays that way myself. If not I will lock the thread. I do hope you protect all our interests, and post comments. Because I gaurantee I believe in what you do. Take care and stay who you are, a good person protecting their kids and the integrity of this site.

The internet is infinitely huge. There's a site for everyone out there regardless of if you want G rate or XXX rated. So everyone can find their niche. But when one site tries to be something they're not to keep up with others, it's never a good thing. Management here should keep the site running in the way it was intended, instead of looking around to see what other sites are doing and copying it. After all, atvfla tried to copy the Short Bus before as I recall.....how did that turn out again ?

Oh yeah.......... FLOP !  :'(

The particular name of the over-18 section is immaterial.  Don't get caught up in that argument.  The point is that some people do not seem to be able to distinguish between what is and what is not appropriate on a forum supposedly dedicated to ATV fun.  Even though I am a guy, I dont appreciate the trash that is spouting from one or two people here.  I know I'm not the only one who has kids who frequent this board.  Take it somewhere else.

Like I said this forum should remain what it has been instead of trying to immitate another site. It was set up as G rated atv forum and that's how it should stay. If people here want something more adult geared there are tons of other sites that cater to that.

http://atvfloridaextreme.com (http://atvfloridaextreme.com)

the reasons for not having an "over 18" section on this site have been explained in the past that the physical server and location of the website does not allow over-18 content on any of their websites,,,,to be able to keep this place alive and well, Mr. Bones has to abide by those rules or risk getting the site shut down. 

A while back Mr. Bones created and hosts the site mentioned above for those who like the same people here, but allow pretty much anything, and many members have taken that route to "spout off" over there and have their fun,,,,,I believe the idea died because most realized that they had more fun here even after some censorship.

The site is still running and available to anyone to sign up.

Id@

I see what you mean over there... Not much activity and kinda lame... But at least it seperates the degenerates from the "normal" people.

Good post.  I think that is the reason Mr. Bones made that site.

All I can say is FLOP  ;) LOL There's only 1 Short Bus  8) and it rides at Floridaatv.com

This site is definitely more family friendly, which is the way it was initially set up. The only difference now is that you have to put up with all the advertisements. But the content is still the same from the members.

Look  I am not a forum guro, I had no idea that "shortbus" was due to specific site, and I am sorry.  I should of called it something else, I just want everyone to be able to discuss what they want to, but at the same time, I don't want to have any concerns what my son's sees, or better yet, what I will have to explain to my son's buddy family.  Trust me I am not that prude, it just been getting a little bit on the wild side.  If that's as far as it goes, that's fine, I am flexible and I will just wait till the latest "hot" topic calms down.  Today when my son got on the site, it was just, not what I really needed to explain.  Thank you Bounty for understanding, and for anyone else, I hope that I did not make you think that you were not welcome to site.  I love this site, and I think Mr Bones does an awesome job.  The same for the mod's, I just don't want to see a bunch of post that I have to be concerned if my son see's.  That's all. 

And thank you everyone for not blasting me, cause I was little concern that would be next.  Thank you for understanding my point of view, no it does not make me right, it's just one person's point of view.  And I really want my son to be able to come to this site, but it is probably a good idea to set him up a different account anyway, not that he post anything (yet), but if he did you all will know it was him.... ;)

No offense intended or taken Cheropride. I think it's great that you are concerned and speaking out in your child's interest. My kids aren't at the age where they can frequent this or any other site, or I too would be monitoring and censoring what they see. Your concerns just demonstrate your appropriate parenting.
This site was set up as a G rated atv site, and that's what it should be. There are other places for more adult content, and you shouldn't have to be worried about what your child sees here. Those that want more adult oriented discussions and material should seek out other adult geared atv sites like floridaatv.com or somewhere else where they can feel at home without upsetting anyone or possibly exposing children to inappropriate content.
My hat's off to you for being a concerned parent and wanting to make sure your child isn't exposed to inappropriate material.

again, just a friendly reminder, if you do see anything you think is inappropriate,,,,,use the little link to report the post,,,,the mods all get an instant email about it with a link to the post.

Id@

umm pardon me this is not ATV related... i just have to ask....and maybe my question has nothing to do with the underlying issues represented here....but isn't a Thong just a style of underwear and/or bathing suit bottum.....how could that be non-christian or an adult topic?

i believe this is an issue of mindset...subject to interpretation....

you can make things that are inadement seem vulger because of your way of thinking

The character/book Captain Underpants could be construded by an individual as perverse or as a kids story.
 
Molested actually means handled, fondled, nothing more
 
Intercourse...is immediately accepted as sexual...ever hear of Art Intercourse, Business Intercourse

Occult...something hidden, not seen ... when its a new moon and the light is not seen it is occult....nothing negative here.

Oral...means Mouth..

beauty is in the eye of the beholder ...so is understanding

a symptom of repressed guilt...can attribute to a persons displacement of thoughts and ideas about objects and associate an occult meaning to it....


Send $5.00 and a self addressed envelope for personal advice.....

Rebecca
p.s. I am not a doctor but would be willing to suggest some type of treatment plan....

R

cheropride , i agree with you all the way .

I was banned from this site for a questionable user name.  It has been about a year since that happened. I have been back for a short while now and I have seen far worse.

thats for sure.  :-\

  OMG what a crock...........Your advice is by no means worth $5.00 nor even 1 cent.........and i am sure that many doctors have given you alot of treatment plans for what you have probably contracted from your immoral lifestyle......... :S

All I know is that I would rather be out riding than reading this.   :-*  Everyone kiss and make up. 

You know not to beat a dead horse here, but what I can't understand is why you can't understand.  Look I am honestly not trying to bash you, and I thought that I made that clear.  Yea, there was a point when I got somewhat upset, and I am not going to rehash that.  I am woman enough to say, if I pist you off, ascept my apology.  I have yet though heard you ever offer an apology for telling one of our members to f-off.  Listen, I am not trying to start anything, I am trying to say lets put an end to it. 

I wonder if you have children, if so, than you could see some of our concerns.  Just keep in mind that we do have a lot of kids on this site.

You know I was done, I had said my peace, but it almost seems you want to come back debat the issue with me.  Like I said, personally I have nothing agaist you, personally we may have different ways at seeing things, but that is what makes us all unique.  The reason I started this post, is bcz what my son & his buddy read.  No it was not that bad, yea it could be alot worse.  If it had been the orginal post, it would of been.  I only brought up the thong thing, cause that was what they were laughing at.  I thought that I made that clear in the begining of this post. So then I had to explain it his parents, and the my son asked me, hey ma you wear a thong.  (I am not pist, and yea, you it can be humerous), but yes, I would like to say lets keep it clean.

So to everyone one else, I totally agree with Renmus - much rather be out riding than reading/typing this.  So lets move on from here, and get on to better things.  I never reported you or anyone, I was just trying to make a point that's all.  Let's all talk about the next ride......   

I say hit the Report to moderator button and make it go away.......

Able, get the he!! out of here! Don't you have some diapers to change.... :o

iluvmuddin, do you have any kids? Most on here do & most of us dont condone our 8-10yr olds reading about what you & thongrider feel is "in the mind of the beholder". People might like you for you & not the sleazy image you two are trying to portray. These threads are getting way too much time. If a guy started spewing the garbage similiar to what has been said by you two, he would get a 3day ban in a heartbeat. I still cant beleive you didnt get banned for the PM to drtygrl80. I got 3day banned for the exact same thing. Oh wait, maybe that was because stood up to a site sponsor who threatened me via pm like you did to her & I am a guy.

This garbage is hurting this site, not me or cheropride or drtygrl80 or anyone else.
Oh yeah, what do you think the opinion is of this forum & its users, to the people who read it to use against us & the rally. The members of this forum ATVFLORIDA.COM started the idea of the rally & these threads really squash any bit of credibility we have.

AD was banned for life lol

I'm going swimming for a few minutes,,,,,someone please give me more reasons to get rid of this post when I get out of the pool,,,,,,luvmuddin, your'e just not getting it about this being a family site and the impression that this site wants to give.

noone cares about your free speech here and the constitution does not apply,,,,you can create another site and post whatever you want there, but what goes on here is at the whim of Mr. Bones and the moderators.

I've already gotten complaints about this thread, one even got me out of the pool to go look at this.

I'll give it a few more minutes.

Id@

Ida, like Nike says:  JUST DO IT

Alright  ID@ and all..... i realize i'm not going to convince anyone to see it my way.. i didnt mean to force my opinions on ya'll.....the threads are calming down... ya'll are rubbing off on me ....moulding me to your way of cybering.....i know that i dont come off in person the way i appear in here.... so i'm working it out.....but gosh ya'll i'm a contributing member...i dont like the other sites....can't i flirt just a little without being scolded....please?

Guess not. I'm all for preerving this site the way it was intended to be. I've been here for years now under several names. It has changed some getting more liberal with frisky content, at least from some. And like Ida said it's notup for debate, they rule the way they want, Constitution does not apply. No fair treatment here. If you're in the click you can do what you want, otherwise .beware!  :o

It's not about Free speech or a Constitution people,
There are rules and guidlines for everything we do in life, here is no differant. You dont roll into church on sunday blasting your loud music out of respect for the place you are.
When you go to work in most cases you have to wear and look a certain way......
It really is not that hard to follow the rules in here and if you want a differant style forumn there are plenty that will suit each individual.
This site has a lot to offer and we should use it for what it is intended. Paul has a more liberal forumn if your the type that likes to dabble in some crazy shizzzzzzzle.  www.floridaatv.com
Dont go quiting this site for that one and get me put in the dog house, Visit both and satisfy your personal needs......... ;D ;) 8)

i agree i liked the site the way it used to be .. having fun with friends and family , and watching the little ones have fun.

   I think everyone is entitled to their individuality.Getting flirty is one thing.As long as it doesn't get dirty.Sometimes people get carried away and I think it's wrong that some of you act like your saints and never do it.Then you automatically think your an authority on people's behavior and how they should act.
   I started on a lot of threads playing around, never getting dirty or using foul language.Now it's starting to sound like anything you do that disagrees with members on this site, your going to chastice them.
   I have kids and I control what my kids see and do.Supervise your children a little more and stop being so unliberated.If it gets too dirty from someone, report them!!If you think your qualified to be a moderator and want more control, then fill out an application.

   This argueing over someone's behaviour is getting old.This site is for riders, not judges.

i agree about a site  being for atv enthusiasts , it should be what it used to be info on riding where good trails are and get togethers .

Good points. The problem is not that people here play around, or that others don't want to have fun, it's that the site was set up with a particular kind of interaction. And when some say they're just playing around and getting flirty, it can upset the way the site is intended to run. It's great that people do take care and concer themselves with what their kids see. This site was set up to be a kid friendly site. If people want to be more playful or flirty in an adult way then they can do it elsewhere. But don't complain if someone like Cheropride calls you out for doing it here. She's not bendingthe rules, just asking others to observe them to safeguard her family. No one is saying don't have fun, they're saying if it's not rated G material, then take it to somewhere it's appropriate.

if you feel that someone is getting preferential treatment, then say so and stop "kitty"-footin around it.

The only people I WOULD give preferential treatment to on this site know me well enough not to even ask for it, and I think the same goes for all the other moderators, so step off with your snide comments, and bring the evidence or quit your comments.

Id@

even though I just blasted you for something else, I completely agree with this comment.

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Id@

nope,,,,,you don't seem to understand where the line is between appropriate and just plain slutty,,,,,so please refrain,,,,,and let's just ride.

Id@

shutting up  and changing the subject....
i'm buying my old man a 4x4 Jeep Wrangler tomorrow...i saw one going thru the mud yesterday and just have to have one.....plus he'll want to drive it and i'lll get me a camp somewhere in return...lol...ya'll understand ......

it has a lift already.......probably not high enough for me...i want some big ole muddin tires.....i  know nothing about tires....i am trying to find stuff on the internet for advice....i dont want to bring it home until its all tricked out..... but quite ......any suggestions on where to look?


Rebecca

nope, but can't wait to see pics of it.

Id@

Two things -

1. This site was meant to be kid friendly and I believe it should stay that way as that's how it built to so many members. to alienate those that made it successful in the first place would be wrong.

2. No "kittty footin" about it, there is plenty of preferential treatment here, and the mods don't treat the members with respect. refer to your "give me a reason to delete it" post above. a moderator should be treated as well as treat people with respect, not act with a complex of their own. I have been targeted for speaking out about this exact thing, and it's why I rarely come here at all. I only sounded off because I feel this kid friendly site should stay that way and Cheropride shouldn't be persicuted for calling people on their behaivor. and your quote above goes to show that you don't treat members with respect yourself. "step off you snide comments" and a challenge to "bring the evidence or stop your comments" appears to be done with a God complex and in a condescending tone which is inappropriate and not necessary. There's all the proof that is needed of the attitudes here. If you can't get respect from those that are supposed to be enforcing the rules and making the site run smoothly according to the design, how do you expect the other members to post appropriately. lead by example and you'll have much less drama and need for moderating.

you still have not given me evidence of preferential treatment, please show me what you are talking about and I will apologize.

the only time someone is not treated with the utmost of respect that any human being deserves, is when the rules of the site that everyone has had the opportunity to read and had to agree to, are broken.

I'm only treating you with the exact amount of respect you are treating me with.

Ask anyone, and I do mean that, anyone on this site who has met me in person about how I treat others and you might just change your opinion, but when I spend as much time on this site doing the job I voulonteered for then get you criticising the job that I and the other mods do,,,,let's just say it doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy.

I don't get paid to do this, and I wouldn't ask for any because I think the job of a moderator is important in such a high-profile site as this that IS being watched by many in law enforcement, local/state/federal government and many who just want ammunition to take even more areas from us to be able to ride on.

I guess there has to be some kind of crossing guard here trying to help people from getting run over, and sometimes that person is scorned for doing their job,,,so be it, I'm going to bed.

soon I think.

Id@

Thank you ID@ for the job you do. I know sometimes it is a thankless job. I for one want to thank you for keeping me in line, as well as others. In the end you will be paid in full.

   There is a bunch of riders going to be at Croom Saturday the 5th.I for one am a speed rider and know a lot of the other guys will be too.Anyone want to bring their quad and ride?

I haven't read one word of your post or the replies, but yes it is needed cause I'm fixin to go on a rampage.

Liar. ;)

You is da man. Thanks for explaining it in a way that even a fool like me can understand.

Hey Jack, that was too funny!! Do you need to take some of my meds this morning.JK LOL

Perhaps my friend. ;)

Poop head. :G

Could someone please move this thread to the appropriate area. ;)

I was 3day banned for telling mjlands in a response PM to "go f*** themselves" after they sent me an unsolicited PM telling me, "You dont know who you are messing with" about 10 months ago. Maybe they have clout because they are a site sponsor & she is not. I dont know who the mod was, but iluvmuddin did the exact same thing & it was posted as "proof" & you nor any other mod did anything about it. Proof enough for me. I am not trying to blast you or any other mod, just providing proof as you asked. I dont know how to retreive old PMs or record of my ban, but I dont lie. It happened. MJlands & myself buried that hatchet & I stay off their boards.

Here is an idea!  ;D
Lets drop the entire subject and move on. Everything was going fine. It was one thread and if the threads are a little frisky but not out of hand then great, otherwise our Moderators can just do as they have been, keeping it clean.....
Water under the bridge and we all live and post happily ever after....... :-* ;)

couldnt agree more

Just let me post this and then we can move on. This site is a family oriented site and that will not change.

If you like this sort of thing, go to www.atvflorida*******.com. This site was setup almost a year ago for adult discussion. This site is for mature audiences only.

If the extreme site doesn't get used it will be shutting down soon anyway so here's your last chance.

I have been on both sites, but after a few month on atvfloridaextreme it got old and it was a site that I couldn't share with my family. The shortbus is a place that I also enjoy, I think that Paul as a great site and I have a bunch of friends on that site too. But the shortbus doesn't belong here. thanks you

No wonder Big-Daddy is so respected. He is the voice of reason, and I for one am glad to call him my friend, even if he calls me other stuff not so nice. ;)

Big-Daddy for president in 08.

I'm sorry sir, but I have received complaints that you are talking about actual riding here on this forum, this is unacceptable and consider this your first warning to stop ;-)

Id@

lol ;)

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thats just good comedy!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D :K :T