Banning people again for posting sales for our fellow kiters

[AF1]

How pathetic is that that the mods on this site ban
People for posting a sale they found online. That's not
Advertising it's posting a link for everyone to get in on a deal.


If there is such a problem maybe you should put
Only sales from the local stores allowed on this site
As there are people advertising riding in other countries
And that seems to be ok and that's advertisement...

[kalena]

Buy and Sell

[Brian2]

Brian was banned for sharing a deal for the kite community - it was a deal on wetsuits for this coming winter

[Tim_bc]

Buy and Sell

Ah no... The result would have been the same...

I hear you AF1,

The message around these parts is a bit mixed.... You can in a round about way speak about Airtime, but don't you dare post a any deal about anything sold elsewhere.....I mean why would you want to spend $113 bucks when you can spend $300+? Makes perfect sense too me.... NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is all fine and dandy I suppose. I already know where to shop for certain things, so it really is no skin off my back.

BUT, if your new into the sport.... Well good luck trying to find that affordable gear(other then used that is).... I guess you could always private message people and ask if they can help you, but for god's sake don't do it in public...

Ridiculous.....

Am I allowed to say that shit like this crap does not happen @ http://thekiterepublic.com Or does that get me a banning aswell?>? It's not advertising deals, it just a different forum that believes everyone should be able to get a good deal.....

I guess I'll check back later to see if I get banned for that.....

But for your own safety kids, just keep your mouth's shut

And for God's sake can we please get some WIND around these parts?PLEASE....

[MtnarG]

How pathetic is that that the mods on this site ban
People for posting a sale they found online. That's not
Advertising it's posting a link for everyone to get in on a deal.

To be fair, rule #1 on the KBC forum guidelines states: "- no commercial advertising or posting links for that purpose." I assume this rule was created in responce to the SkyPilot issues.

[coastalsoul]

Welcome to kiteboardbc.com, the non profit community website which promotes kiteboarding in British Columbia. We focus on the lower mainland (Vancouver, Squamish, Tsawwassen) but kiters throughout the province may find this site useful.

This is a free website with no sponsors and no advertising. We support the Squamish Windsports Society, the largest non profit society of its kind in Canada. We provide resource links for kiteboarders, a photo gallery of local kiterboarding, and a discussion forum where you can discuss issues like weather, equipment, stores, schools, tips and launching spots.

[AF1]

I could understand if it was advertising but it's not! All Brian did was
Post a link so the rest of the kiteboarders on this site could get a deal and
Is by no means affiliated with that company or advertising etc etc...

Yet that Aruba guy is advertising for there Kiteboarding there which
Is advertising since he is some what affiliated to a kiteboarding company
Or something.


It's pretty sad that a fellow kiteboarder can't do something nice for
Another kiter unless it's within the local Vancouver / Squamish kite stores.

In my eyes your just burning your own bridge and makes me
Turn the other way for buying anything that direction of the province.

So be fair and treat everyone equally because clearly that isn't
Being done.

[Gary]

buy / sell is better way from local than outside of province
anyone could be witness to see things first before buy
simple way ! avoid scams !

[Tim_bc]

buy / sell is better way from local than outside of province
anyone could be witness to see things first before buy
simple way ! avoid scams !

No one is arguing that Gary.... I agree with you 100%, what we are talking about is NEW equipment and sales....

Cheers,

[RobH]

Brian was banned for sharing a deal for the kite community - it was a deal on wetsuits for this coming winter

Is Brian2 the return of Brian?
Brian, it was apparent that the post to which this string is referring was an attempt at some controversy - which you have accomplished, as in the past, by leading the sheep into the fray. It really is too bad that you feel compelled to do this. You have done some good and informative posts in the past... and some that have made me laugh.

Just for the record, Brian is a really decent guy in person, always cheerful and an overall good guy to kite with. But, in my opinion, unfortunately he does seem to create some chaos around his posts every so often that piss people off - which cannot be entirely unintentional?

I have nothing against constructive criticism, but as a business owner, I find speculations that criticize people and businesses that are entirely innocent of any involvement in the posts on this forum utterly disgraceful, especially considering how much these people and businesses do to promote the sport in our community. I have difficulty comprehending how some people can have so much disrespect and be so scornful and wreckless towards other people's livlihoods.

AF1 and Tim_bc; perhaps in the future you could pm the moderators directly if you have an issue with running of this forum, rather than make accusations and that refer to innocent parties and deeply offend other users of this forum.

[Tim_bc]

I have nothing against constructive criticism, but as a business owner, I find speculations that criticize people and businesses that are entirely innocent of any involvement in the posts on this forum utterly disgraceful, especially considering how much these people and businesses do to promote the sport in our community. I have difficulty comprehending how some people can have so much disrespect and be so scornful and wreckless towards other people's livlihoods.

AF1 and Tim_bc; perhaps in the future you could pm the moderators directly if you have an issue with running of this forum, rather than make accusations and that refer to innocent parties and deeply offend other users of this forum.

RobH,

First off, if I've 'deeply offended' anyone please feel free to PM me and let me know how I accomplished this and I'll do whatever is in my power to make it right......

Speculations? Accusations? Actually RobH, like Brian, CG's actions speak for themselves so please do not try and twist this around. No one here is innocent or pretending to be, just like yourself..... I'm guilty too, there is no doubt about it. Do us all a favor though, let people's actions speak for themselves....Good or bad...

Just for the record, CG is really a decent guy in person, I've always found him to be nice, friendly and knowledgeable... I've never had a problem kiting with him, But in MY opinion he is skewing this forum in a said local shop's favor and that is his god given right.... It's his site, but I'm also entitled to my opinion.... Which I believe others share.....You don't have to agree with it, as I don't have to agree with yours.....

And next time you want to insult me RobH, please do it to my face and not hiding behind your computer buddy.....You and I both know what I am talking about here, so I will end it at that....

Kindest Regards,
Tim

Cheers,

[RobH]

And next time you want to insult me RobH, please do it to my face and not hiding behind your computer buddy.....

Easy there Tim...!

[Tim_bc]

Easy there Tim...!

What am I making this up or something? You and I both know exactly what was said.....

[bluevwguy]

Give it a rest guys. There is no place for politics in kiteboarding. If you don't like the rules of this site don't use it.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Kyle]

Chill out. This is lame.
I don't know or care what you're talking about, but please do it elsewhere. This is for kiteboarding.