Introduction and "Starting off on the right foot"

Roguelet · Moderator Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 143 Location: Indiana

Hello, everyone! Those of you who don't frequent the TB board don't know me, so I thought I'd introduce myself. I go by the call name "Roguelet" and I will help moderate this board, at least for the time being. Most of my current horses are TB's... all except for my old Andalusian who's been with me for many many years. I've ridden horses since I was 6 years old, and have been involved with and studied several different riding disciplines and training methods. I also have a degree in Animal Science, specializing in Exotics and Equines.

When the TB board went to this format, I already knew many of the regulars and had a good idea of who was who. I will freely admit that other that the TB posters over here, I have no idea who anyone is!

SO, let's ALL start with a clean slate. It doesn't matter what you did on the old All-Breed board or what you've done on the TB board. No strikes against anyone at this time. HOWEVER, those of you who value this message board will be happy to know that certain "disturbances" will not be tolerated.

To borrow a partial post from the TB board: "There are several people who are in personal battles with eachother in "real life." People on both sides of these altercations post here as well as on other forums. Nobody has any problems with that, until the personal agenda takes over and the posts turn ugly. Posting these types of allegations is against the rules of this board, and anyone found to be simulating people, spamming, or crossposting emails referring to this topic will be immediately banned... no warnings."

There will probably be other moderators/administrators assigned to this board in the very near future who are much more familiar with the ins-and-outs of the All-Breed posters and topics, and they will decide how things will be handled on here for the long term, but until that time I just wanted to let everyone know where I stand so there's no confusion.

If anyone has any problems logging in or using the new format, either email me and I'll try to help you out, or post a question here... everyone can learn the new format together.

Lucilla · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:54 pm Post subject: Good Job

Good Job

Inyureye · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Roguelet. I'd like to see a picture of that andalusion! (drool)
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Roguelet · Moderator Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 143 Location: Indiana

Here you go!

http://hometown.aol.com/roguelet/myhomepage/photo.html

In college, he was sort of the mascot... all of my buddies rode him and we played with him all the time! The parade picture is the homecoming parade my Sr. year in college... GO HOKIES! Cool

(sorry, couldn't resist!)

Of course, now he's 26 years old and snow white... he's lost all of his gray. As a matter of fact, when it's snow-covered outside, you have to look pretty hard for his eyes because that's all you can see! Laughing

I probably should mention that the B&W pictures were taken by me, therefore that's not me riding him! Rolling Eyes

Lucilla · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:27 pm Post subject: Sorry

You sent this to the wrong gal. I like it though.

Pat Mefferd · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:34 pm Post subject:

I wish this new format the best of luck, and hope it solves the problems we've encountered lately.

I will once again introduce myself...Pat (Patricia) Mefferd, 36 years a profession Pedigree Researcher of TBs, QHs, Ap's, Paints/Pintos, Palominos, etc....am now retired.

For the past few weeks, due to a badly shattered right arm/elbow...I have been typing with my left hand....which was very confusing, as I'm right handed...but now, slowly I am able to type w/both hands, and it is great therapy for my swollen and stiff hand.

I can now sign off as Pat Mefferd, and not "one armed Pat"
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Bindi · Member Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 114

Just a small question if I may?

How do you know that the people who sign up are real people and not a duplicate? Say like people having 2 or 3 different user names but all being the one person.

Am afraid that if that is the case things will not have much of a chance considering the rot that went on previously. Maybe you can enlighten me?

Cheers from Bindi in Oz

Lucilla · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:49 pm Post subject: R IS GREAT

R IS GREAT

warchief · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:15 pm Post subject:

GREAT!!!!

It's about time. Now maybe things can get back to a relative sub normal.

Inyureye · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:21 pm Post subject:

Hello, all, I am one of the moderators on this board, along with Roguelet, and I want to introduce myself and possibly answer some of your questions. I am chiggins6 on the pedigree board, and have posted there and, less frequently here, for about a year, now. I have owned several OTTBs, quaterhorses, and ride hunter/jump, trail, love endurance, but havn't competed, hunter trials, played polo. I don't have any horses right now, but hope to rectify that in the year to come.

To answer some questions, yes, Bindi, it is usually very obvious when someone comes back to the board "in disguise". Roguelet has made it clear that attempting to impersonate another poster results in an instant ban, without warning. I want to also make it clear, that once a poster is banned from this board, if they come back under a new profile, they will innstantly be banned again, no warning. That said, this board is starting out fresh. Everyone has a new chance to participate appropriately. Please realize that the moderators are aware of the problems yet it sometimes takes a bit of time to catch up with them. However, we will. Please do not post any concerns on the board, as this begins to call for responses and creates more problems. All of your posts should be horse - and, yes, fun - related. If you have a concern about a poster, or a complaint, kindly email me or Roguelet privately. This will keep the "flaming" posts down to a minimum on the innocent parties parts, and we will more easily be able to determine with whom lies problem.

All flames are verboden - do not post to this board flaming, complaining, spamming, or threatening another individual, even if you percieve they are a "troll" - you can email me or Roguelet with your concerns privately, but please realize that we know they are there and will deal with them as necessary. If a poster does flame in the postings, even about a known trouble maker, he/she could recieve a warning email themselves and then be banned. Please try to show respect for the board rules and be polite. That's it - one email to warn, second offence banned. All email communications about that are private between the moderator and the poster. Remember, if someone posts whom you don't like, you don't have to read it. If they break the rules, they will be dealt with.

Double or more profiles are forbidden, and they will be researched and dealt with appropriately. Please realize that once someone is banned, their profile remains on the list, it does not get deleted, so you will continue to see thier name on the list, but they can't post. It is the contents of the posts which are the most concern. An individual who is here to cause trouble will do so, eventually, and be dealt with. The thing to remember is now they can be dealt with, so the old problems will be nipped right away and not allowed to get out of hand. If they seem to, please be patient, they are being dealt with.

Everyone is welcome on this board, as long as they follow the rules of posting. No one has to be a certain "type" or even to be a horse owner to be here. Many people here do not own, or currently own horses, this board if for horse lovers of all types and degrees - those who wish they had a horse, those who do, those who will, who breed, train, shoe, vet, all horse lovers belong here. No one is unwelcome, unless they seek to disrupt the board with personal issues.

So, with those tenets in mind, lets all enjoy each other and begin to relax and please - have patience, as the kinks begin to get worked out and when in doubt - don't hit send!

Thank you for bearing with me on this long post. See you in the threads!

Cheryl
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ken · 2 Year Old Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 35 Location: florida

Bindi what type of horses do you breed?

Paint Gal · 2 Year Old Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 49

Glad to see that the slate has been wiped clean and a fresh start made! I quit coming to this board as the posts were getting less and less about horses, and I'm excited to see the horses dominate here once again!
I go by the name of Paint gal here, and have 2 Paint horses, plus an Arab, a Pinto, and morgan/QH cross.
Best of luck with the new format!
Paint Gal

Paint Gal · 2 Year Old Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 49

Glad to see that the slate has been wiped clean and a fresh start made! I quit coming to this board as the posts were getting less and less about horses, and I'm excited to see the horses dominate here once again!
I go by the name of Paint gal here, and have 2 Paint horses, plus an Arab, a Pinto, and morgan/QH cross.
Best of luck with the new format!
Paint Gal

Dawn · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:51 am Post subject:

Glad this thing is under control now, it had gotten way out of hand. My main interest is cow horses. Have also been involved with research geared towards the race horse industry. Hope the new forum goes well.

Peggy · 2 Year Old Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 33 Location: Oregon