Rocky Top Report Card

[thehardknoxlife]

Originally Posted by Writer32

I'm not sure what kind of contributions you are looking for ....

I share my opinions in the form of my work...believe it or not, no one at KNS gets paid extra to blog. It's something our employer likes us to do, but it's not budgeted into our work week.

I enjoy doing the blogs, however, as it gives me an opportunity to share info that might not necessarily fit into my assigned work.

Or, in the case of the violations story, add some info that didn't work it's way into the published piece.

I read this board all the time, and it helps me generate future story and blog ideas.

I think interaction is healthy, and for the most part most people are pretty clean with the insults (like the Spam photo, that's funny).

There's an occasional nasty insult or ugly e-mail, but that's to be expected.

I respond on other threads sometimes -- has to be something that moves me enough to have a strong opinion.

Otherwise, I just read them and consider the info and insight.

BTW, give VolFreak his props for going to Bearden and sweating a couple hours to get you some nice photos from Rocky Top.

The guy is dedicated to this board, and he's really made it a winner.

How about instead of starting a thread with just a link to another site, make your own VolNation thread/blog. If you enjoy doing it so much I don't think that will be a problem. Then you could sneak a few links in and no one would care.

[Writer32]

I don't think my employer would like me doing work for another site....especially if I am putting out information that has not yet been published or run on our own website.

This way, I can still interact with knowlegable fans in the line of duty....everyone wins.

If you don't like my posts, don't click. The cool thing about the Internet is you can pick and choose, and there's unlimited space.

[dickens821]

Originally Posted by Writer32

and there's unlimited space.

Kinda
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[vollygirl]

Originally Posted by Writer32

1. I'm not sure what kind of contributions you are looking for ....

2. I read this board all the time, and it helps me generate future story and blog ideas.

3. I respond on other threads sometimes -- has to be something that moves me enough to have a strong opinion.

4. BTW, give VolFreak his props for going to Bearden and sweating a couple hours to get you some nice photos from Rocky Top.

The guy is dedicated to this board, and he's really made it a winner.

1. As already stated by another poster, posts or replies that aren't related to your blog.

2. Ideas like blind faith fans?

3. Again, apparently not much here prompts you for a strong enough opinion? I find that hard to believe.

4. We all love Freak. You don't get points for complimenting him. But I understand why you're doing it.

[thehardknoxlife]

Originally Posted by Writer32

I don't think my employer would like me doing work for another site....especially if I am putting out information that has not yet been published or run on our own website.

This way, I can still interact with knowlegable fans in the line of duty....everyone wins.

If you don't like my posts, don't click. The cool thing about the Internet is you can pick and choose, and there's unlimited space.

I can understand that, but you could at least write something in the original post besides just having a link. I hate to agree with Axion, but it looks like a spam artist.

[Daddy Gee]

2. Ideas like blind faith fans?

[GAVol]

Griff has been given the green light to post links to his blog. If you don't like it, either take it up with Freak in a PM or don't click on it. Watching every one of these threads turn into a beatdown about spam has gotten very old.

[Writer32]

I'm calling attention to his pictures because I looked at them and liked them, and I think others will too.

I don't need points with Freak.

[vol_freak]

Originally Posted by Writer32

I'm calling attention to his pictures because I looked at them and liked them, and I think others will too.

I don't need points with Freak.

You sure about that? ;)
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[Writer32]

It's all about attacking the author...if you have a comment or beef with the story, open fire.

But this whole "kill the messenger'' thing is a little silly.

I know I'll write stuff some people like, and I'll write stuff some people don't.

But I'll always write what I believe.

[hmanvolfan]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Griff has been given the green light to post links to his blog. If you don't like it, either take it up with Freak in a PM or don't click on it. Watching every one of these threads turn into a beatdown about spam has gotten very old.

I agree with that 100%..

[Axion Jaxion]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Griff has been given the green light to post links to his blog. If you don't like it, either take it up with Freak in a PM or don't click on it. Watching every one of these threads turn into a beatdown about spam has gotten very old.

Just curious, what's the difference between him being able to post links, but not Losers with socks?

Again, I don't care, I'm just curious.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by Axion Jaxion

Just curious, what's the difference between him being able to post links, but not Losers with socks?

Again, I don't care, I'm just curious.

I'd say being an actual member of the media and being acquainted with Freak have something to do with it.

[Axion Jaxion]

Originally Posted by GAVol

I'd say being acquainted with Freak have something to do with it.

Fair enough.

[Matthew_Sullivan]

I enjoyed the read Griff. thanks.