Has cann.com gotten better or worse?

[Reefer Rogue]

I also want to set the record straight on two other matters. First, Invoke, Image Reaper wasn't hostile to Granny Storm Crow. He was simply candid with his thoughts. There's a big difference.

I don't believe what Image Reaper said to be candid because one who is candid is just and speaks with truth. What he said wasn't at all true or necessary, in the slightest. There was absolutely 0 need for him to say what he said. Accusations of child abuse are totally false and aggressive, therefore being hostile. If he has such concerns he should pm Storm Crow privately with the rep system. He shouldn't slander her in a public internet forum when she didn't provoke him. It's ironic that his words could easily be passed as those of one under the age of 18. Great example of adult maturity Image

Anyway, i'm high, i'm done for now unless someone calls me out.

[Snorbel]

With the age rule, the population and forum activity has been halved. The quality of posts is much better.

I would halve the number of forums (to match the decrease in posting), get rid of reputation points, allow talk of legal drugs at least (tobacco, alcohol, salvia), allow messaging other members, and enable the option to have different colors for the forum layout.

Also, whoever voiced his opinion about Granny should be able to, even it was unpopular. It was just an opinion and not some sort of formal accusation.

[Reefer Rogue]

He is allowed to express his opinion as every person should be able to do. The reasons his comments were unpopular speak for themselves.

[birdgirl73]

Precisely, Snorbel.

A lot of y'all didn't like what The Image Reaper said. And that's fine. But Reefer, he said he believed that helping children with information about using or growing cannabis "bordered on child abuse." That's very diffferent, at least to the cogent, undefensive mind, from saying someone is actually abusing children. We all know that Granny cares very deeply about children, in fact, as an educator and a parent/grandparent. Granny capably argued her point very clearly and well in return. Was that a feel-good statement The Image Reaper made? Nope. It wasn't intended to be. It was intended to be blunt. But it wasn't hostile or aggressive. Hostile or aggressive, as I said earlier, would have occurred if he'd called her names, made allegations of actual abuse, or flamed her in some other way. Make sure you read things thoroughly and understand what's actually being said before you step up to the defense, Reefer.

[Reefer Rogue]

Like i said, this thread is about if we believe cannabis.com is better now or if we believe it was better before. I don't believe Image Reapers comments make cannabis.com a better place. It was unnecessary regardless of the technicallity of wether or not it was violent or agressive. He should've pm'd his concerns not slander on a public forum. I'm done, i don't know why i got involved really, i took it more personally then her lol. It's only coz i like her so much and know how much we need people like Storm Crow contributing to this site. We don't need those kind of negative comments on a stoner forum where it's supposed to be a frienly place, where people can get along and talk about getting high.

[GHoSToKeR]

I don't post round here enough anymore to have that much of an opinion of the changes that have been made. Sure, it's a shame the under 18 users got banned, and in my opinion it's better for them to have somewhere they can go to get good, responsible, honest advice... but at the end of the day, it's up to the owners of the site. If they don't want anyone underage here, for whatever reason, we've just gotta live with it.

No matter what you think about all of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes that have been made, this is still a cool place where we can come together to discuss something we all enjoy. So be happy.

[weedmaster]

i know what your all saying change isn't a bad thing and there are some great new peeps.i just felt that you use to really feel the love here but not as much now.
Birdgirl i ended the thread LOVE TO YOU ALL, isn't that a way of showing love. i think it's better than the immature if you don't like it you know where the door is.But your right instead of bitching about it do something about it so i'm off to the lounge to spread some love,LOVE TO YOU ALL.WM

[birdgirl73]

i know what your all saying change isn't a bad thing and there are some great new peeps.i just felt that you use to really feel the love here but not as much now.
Birdgirl i ended the thread LOVE TO YOU ALL, isn't that a way of showing love. i think it's better than the immature if you don't like it you know where the door is.But your right instead of bitching about it do something about it so i'm off to the lounge to spread some love,LOVE TO YOU ALL.WM

That wasn't immature, Weedmaster. That was just pure, plain straight talk.

Glad you've decided to take the high road and spread the love, however.

I get the distinct feeling this thread has served its purpose, but I may leave it open for a tad longer, at least until I sign off for the night.