There's a little work involved in being an mod and it takes time. There's even more work in being an administrator and trying to cater to the needs and wants of the audience. All of which pays nothing. So basically it's a donation of time to monitor, stimulate, and enhance the board. Enhancing the board to do what is the question.
Just being honest, I've been on this board for a couple years now and I've supported and posted here. Most know me as a distributor for the mobile pressure washing industry and once a pressure washer myself. However, to be completely honest, neither Ron nor Mike has ever, and I mean ever made any kind of purchase with me. That to me poses as a problem. I've been here to support but haven't gotten the support back. I've posted good info in these forums and this is the one I like best... But to ask for donations of supplies or crap like that when they themselves don't support the patrons or members of this board, it's plain to see why it's going south. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Russ, have you gotten any business from Ron or Mike? Please, I'm not trying to beat up on anyone and this isn't meant to be anything but an eye opener. I mean you ask for distributors to donate something for a contest but you don't even support the distributors that frequent the board. That's like a slap in the face. I bet you all buy from Envirospec though. No wonder other boards opened up and slowly but surely interest is being lost.
In my opinion, maybe it's time to change the vision of the board. Mike's opening another board from what I read and it's hard to devote time to two of them. The original vision of the board with no plan for the future will ultimately end.
powerwashnetwork is just silly. Not being able to mention another company's name and all that crap, I'm surprised they are still around. I won't get into bashing another board but PWN sucks in my opinion. Rules Rules Rules... There's got to be an in between. Maybe a board sponsor and a store for people to come here and discuss products and usages. We all use products on a regular basis and it's nice to share what works and what doesn't and who sells it. No, I'm not saying it should be totally a soliciting board but there's got to be some motivation for the admin to keep interest.... but then again, when the admin wants and the visioneer wants but gives nothing in return to those who are members and support, then what?
I'm a member of the Chamber of Commerce. In the Chamber, we have meetings similiar to this and benefit golf outings and such. Most chamber members do what they can to do business with other chamber members. That's a part of being members, to support those businesses in that community. Well this is a community that should be supportive of one another. Is it?... NO! I'm not sure what it is other than a place to gather and spend time. Is it a community?... Yes! Should we support it?... YES! Should we support the heads of the community?... YES! Should the heads of the community support it's members?... YES! Do they?...... I guess that's up to you decide. You all know my answer to that one. A community of contractors such as this should work together for the good of all if that's the intention.
So, where does it go from here? Boot Justin for being honest and truthful or do something to change the way things are done here?
Ron, I think you should describe in your own words what you want with this forum you've created and passed on to Mike. You tell us what your ideas are and let the community decide where the forum should go and what hands it should go into. Describe in detail what your vision is and maybe those who are active here will give some input. It's not about Ron or Mike. It's about the community as a whole. If it's just what Ron wants then what are we here for? Please Ron, update your vision and put it in here. I want to see the forum stay and I'm willing to help, but first you must lay it on the line because obviously you are the one in charge here. After you tell us your vision, allow the community to answer and then listen. If it means changing your vision, well you may not be kosher with it but then again, it's not about you, it's about the community that's falling apart around you.
I'm truly interested in seeing what happens next. I'll check back, and support it as long as it's for the good of all, not just for the good of one. Isn't that the way it should be? What's your opinion?
