Conflict of Interest

[cico7]

“A moderator shall act at all times
in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence,
integrity, and impartiality of the forum, and shall
avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.”

Abraham Lincoln 1845

[DetroitMarauder]

I think the mods are doing an excellent job. I belong to a couple other forums not Jeep related and some of the mods are very nazi-ish when it comes to something they don't like. I have seen none of that here though. I would, however, expect a mod to step in if someone starts getting flamed (not in the haha, joking way) by deleting posts or locking it but again, I have seen none of that going on. I don't mind heated discussions as long as they stay on topic and things stay respectful.

As for the the conflict of interest in owning the domain and being a supporting vendor: I see none. This is a private enterprise and Knappster you have the right to do with it what you want. No one is forced to be a member here and they are free to go elsewhere if they choose. I for one applaud entreprenuership.

This forum is fun and informative and I'm glad I joined. There isn't another forum I have been to where I personally would like to have a beer with and get to know the members. Keep up the good work.

[Bigredmariner]

Sounds to me like the person that sent the email is just jealous that he didn't start his own forum and business. You can not please everybody in this deal, you own the forum. Run it like you want and hold your head up high at the end of the day.

I own and sponsor one myself so I feel your pain. Don't change the direction of this place for the 1% that is not happy. Keep up the good work, I'll stop now before I get banned.

[Sal-XK]

“A moderator shall act at all times
in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence,
integrity, and impartiality of the forum, and shall
avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.”

Abraham Lincoln 1845

I have to go look some of these words up so I can understand this LOL.

Seriously though the theme of this place and why I put the work into that I do is because its always been about the good and growth of our hobby. I don't see that changing anytime soon.

[Matt]

The only thing jon needs to work on is remembering which username he's logged in under

[LWM]

All is good, Basically what I have asked the Mods to do is keep me in check, I will refrain from Moderation in the Vendor section in order to:

“act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the forum, and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.”

I will still step in when needed to help hold the forum to the standard that we have grown accustom too. The basic issue is that I want you as members to feel free to praise or condemn ANY product (including The Steel Armadillo) that you feel the need too without fear of repercussion.

[Matt]

.....in that case....

what's with that S.A. dude? Didn't he promise progress pics of an XK front bumper like 2 weeks ago??? That audacity....

[The_War_Wagon]

I'm still so new to Jeeps, I'm soaking it all in!

Being a moderator on an AR15 board, I can appreciate the struggle between wanting to cut loose, and professionalism - I'm sure that's tougher when you're also a sponsor, although I've seen that managed well elsewhere, too.

I like this board, because of the 6 Jeep forums I joined the first week after buying my Commander , this one is the most responsive, and has the most personable people. Matt saw me on another board and invited me to join, and I haven't been disappointed yet (blame him)!

I also like to spend money where I hang out, so as soon as I get some, I already plan on spending it here (which I realize is a lotta talk, until you ACTUALLY do it, but there you have it...). And other than the crazy guy with no doors on his Commander, I'm thinking no one else here would steer you into something crazy or hazardous - all YOUR rides still have their doors, fenders, & accoutrements relatively intact - a not unimportant consideration to a new board member whose about to mail Payment #2 on his Commander later this week!

I think the strength of this board is in it's low key/low pressure approach to helpfulness. I don't see anyone trying to build "Jeepzilla" here, and y'all have wives you hafta sneak stuff past too (I'm really looking forward to sneaking a 2" lift and 30x9 A/T's past MY wife... to say nothing of custom bumpers, rock rails, winch, and a roof rack ). I ONLY discovered last night in fact, that Knappster and Steel Armadillo are one & the same!

[Steel Armadillo]

I ONLY discovered last night in fact, that Knappster and Steel Armadillo are one & the same!

That makes two of us!

[Sal-XK]

And other than the crazy guy with no doors on his Commander, I'm thinking no one else here would steer you into something crazy or hazardous - all YOUR rides still have their doors, fenders, & accoutrements relatively intact - a not unimportant consideration to a new board member whose about to mail Payment #2 on his Commander later this week!

Just point this guy out man I'll take care of him for you. I say we make him walk the plank of shame!