Welcome to the-gauge, Petey
I believe a person should be able to state they dislike a product and this ought to be a place to say it.
This is
absolutely not directed towards
any individual member. It's merely an explaination.
Within limits. A derogatory remark about a manufacturer or it's products, an individual or other entity can and will be moderated. A factual statement about a particular experiance you have had may not get moderated.
Why? Because the-gauge is a great place, and we're going to keep it that way. A derogatory remark can draw unwanted negative attention to the-gauge and the individual who posted it. This type of attention maybe unlikely, but can come from well funded entities and none of us wants that. This is for fun, and we don't want anyone to get into trouble over it. A derogatory remark can also hurt other members. Most people when hurt, won't tell you they've been hurt. As hudsonelectric mentioned, an individual might not have the cash to replace his product that may be viewed as inferior. That needs to be respected. Also, what you view as a shortcoming in a product may not matter one do-pucky to another member. I for one am impressed, amazed, and respect the level of detail some RTR comes with as purchased, but don't really care what kind of detail a ready made rollin' stock has. To me, it's just background material, and if it's gunna be up front, it gets scratched or bashed. See what I mean? We don't all need $1000 brass locos. And there's nothing wrong with people buying those if they like.
Derogatory examples:
PK Loco's suck. Goobenschneider rolling stock is crap quality. Honkeydory track isn't worth buying.
Factual statements:
I've had trouble with PK Loco's motors burning out. My Goobenschneider rolling stock has sagging couplers. I can't get Honkeydory track to work right because it's out of gauge.
This thread became moderated lightly because it was implied that one manufacturer did not make a quality product, it was stated in a derogatory manner, and there was no explanation or example supporting the statement.
The bottom line:
It's dash10's forum, it's a judgement call, and it's his call. He'll tell you if you are doing something wrong, and if you don't
try to push the enveloup, it makes his job easy. Give him a break and respect his judgment. You or I may not agree, but he's doing what he see's as best for all. He has the authority to edit or delete any posts or entire threads in his forum, including my own posts.
Most of all, enjoy the hobby and the-gauge. Many other forums are loaded with people that are full of anger and feel they have to vent. I feel sorry for them. Anyone in that catagory should go else where and vent, then come back when they feel better.
CN1: I have some loco's I'd like to sell you!
j/k
