Why all the censorship whenever BSG is mentioned? imho... discussing other sites lets you know how great this site is.
#1
Posted 06 November 2006 - 08:54 PM
#3
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:02 PM
I would say many, if not the majority of members here don't know about or care about BSG.* When GolfWRX was founded, we decided to take the high road and not air dirty laundry or allow the attacking of people or other sites as all it does is bring out the ugliness of people. I have records of sites that have attacked us, slandered us to other members of the golfing profession and attempted to sabotage relationships. Do we talk or acknowledge them? No. Because we don't want this place to go negative. There are plenty of other places for that. There are only two websites that we are on bad terms with and that is all I will say about that. BSG is a business, its their website and they can do with it as they please. Don't bring the ugliness here as it has nothing to do with WRX or what GolfWRX is about. I've read the threads on the other boards and frankly, I'm highly dissappointed that those threads have degraded to the extent that they have. Its not something I would expose my child to or a decent community.
*Reid(PitBull808) can verify this as he greets all member
#4
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:11 PM
#6
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:23 PM
The fact that there are so many outcasts here says a lot. In fact, it probably says enough. Constantly complaining and tossing stones simply makes you, and the site that allows it, look pretty bad.
Personally, I like both sites just fine. But that is merely a personal opinion. If you don't like one or the other, don't spend time there.
#7
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:24 PM
Head... wasnt tossing stones at anyone was just curious as to why the censorship. It wasnt a matter of saying nothing "nice" just curious as to why it was taboo.
#8
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:25 PM
Ty Webb, on Nov 6 2006, 06:11 PM, said:
The problem is that there are over 50k unique viewers of this site every month. The community is comprised of Men, Women, and kids of all ages. Spirited, adult, and intelligent discussion is encouraged and welcome. Blowing off or teeing off on inviduals or sites is not. We have many topics that touch on BSG practices but we don't believe there is any redeeming value in crusading against them. They have their niche and they've been successful to some extent.
We don't allow their pics to be posted here because they will not allow ours to be posted on their site. We do that out of "mutual respect" if you can call it that. I don't think you were stirring it up and you raised a valid question. We speak to our Industry Sponsors and people "connected" every day. We know what the real stories are and that fact is, they will not talk about in public and we think that that model is the correct one.
#10
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:36 PM
Ty Webb, on Nov 6 2006, 06:27 PM, said:
Gx... good enough. I will never mention them on here again. Thanks for making this place what it is.
Ty,
No worries. As others have said. The fact that this, "rip off"
Here comes the Judge Smails.
#11
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:39 PM
I have one thought concerning BSG. I don't care about what they do there. I'm here at GolfWRX. I came here as a Charter Member, immediately liked the atmosphere and fresh reviews with no spin. I knew the founders well from BSG and I knew they all had day jobs and basically were fanatics like me. Soon after I was offered the oppurtunity as a Moderator and although I was still a member as well as "Insider" there, I knew I was happier here. The community was fresh. The reviews were honest. The site wasn't bashing brands because the "known" members hated them. The maturity level was higher and golf was the only focus of the board. With the growth of our site, we've recieved new members from across the globe as well as forums. Thousands of new viewers visit our site of the first time and join up. For many of them, this is their first experience with a golf forum. I'd like to think if it was my first time, I could read and learn about equipment and participate in a healthy discussions without having to sift through mudslinging.
This is GolfWRX. In my opinion the best source for all my golf information and also a place where I have met virtually through the internet a great bunch of people. Lets stay positive and concentrate on golf, equipment and our love of the game.
#13
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:42 PM
HeadonaStick, on Nov 6 2006, 08:23 PM, said:
Consider me one to be happily associated "over here" with the "outcasts" after having been on the wrong side of the banfest.
Your time will come, just wait.
#14
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:44 PM
Ty Webb, on Nov 6 2006, 06:41 PM, said:
ALRIGHT NOW I'M GONNA STIR THE POT!! How the heck does one imbed you tube on here??? You must tell... as it could bring some of these threads to life..lol
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Paste in the youtube code. Then look for Post Options above File attachements. Set "HTML On" with either option.
#15
Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:51 PM
kgk, on Nov 6 2006, 09:42 PM, said:
HeadonaStick, on Nov 6 2006, 08:23 PM, said:
Consider me one to be happily associated "over here" with the "outcasts" after having been on the wrong side of the banfest.
Your time will come, just wait.
I've been dinged "over there" before. I didn't think it was fair, but I did try and remember who pays the bills and let it go. I've also been treated very well by some of the members "there."
I just try and take each site for what it is without too many expectations. That way I am delighted with what I actually get out of them. It is, in the end, only the internet.
Ty, I suspect the "taboo" is due to the fact that too many "I'm not bashing" threads turn into bashing threads - even if the original author had good intentions. Just a guess though...
#17
Posted 06 November 2006 - 10:20 PM
While I can't speak directly for WRX, the feeling that I have gotten from the site is that they want to be above the drama that is over there. Yes, the "other site" has gotten crazy. Yes, there is some stuff that I never thought that I would see over there. But it's their site to run, even if they choose to run it into the ground.
As I said in a previous thread, the best part of this site is the membership. The people bring the information here without bias or the ulterior motive of sales. I appreciate that more and more as I read reviews and spend more time on this site. It is definitely a direction that the "other site" has not chosen to travel.
If you like the way this site is run, give them your time and support their sponsors and B/S/T section. If you do not like the way another site is run, don't even give them the courtesy of your IP hit. When the sales dry up and the forum is dead, your point will have been made.
I have seen these threads get closed and the moderators have always said why. They get ugly and fast. The fact that they take the time to explain themselves is more of a courtesy that other sites give. Plus this site's "View New Posts" and "Search" functions actually work.
Again, my thanks to GolfWRX and the way that you run the site. It is a welcome change from the place that I used to call home.
#18
Posted 06 November 2006 - 10:22 PM
I love this site. It's one place where I don't have to worry about needing to have internet filters.
Mods, keep up the good worlk.
#19
Posted 06 November 2006 - 11:07 PM
BTW, I refer as many people as possible to this site. Most of them are blown away at how readily available tour equipment is on here. And it is always cool to be the guy with the scoop on the new equipment (THANKS EVERYONE!)
#20
Posted 07 November 2006 - 08:34 AM
Gxgolfer, on Nov 6 2006, 08:02 PM, said:
I would say many, if not the majority of members here don't know about or care about BSG.* When GolfWRX was founded, we decided to take the high road and not air dirty laundry or allow the attacking of people or other sites as all it does is bring out the ugliness of people. I have records of sites that have attacked us, slandered us to other members of the golfing profession and attempted to sabotage relationships. Do we talk or acknowledge them? No. Because we don't want this place to go negative. There are plenty of other places for that. There are only two websites that we are on bad terms with and that is all I will say about that. BSG is a business, its their website and they can do with it as they please. Don't bring the ugliness here as it has nothing to do with WRX or what GolfWRX is about. I've read the threads on the other boards and frankly, I'm highly dissappointed that those threads have degraded to the extent that they have. Its not something I would expose my child to or a decent community.
*Reid(PitBull808) can verify this as he greets all member
While I admire your professionalism and courtesy, BS g is not a traditional golf forum.
A traditional forum invites open discussion according to established rules. Its sponsors provide goods and services to members. The forum operator is able to care for his members and sponsors in a fair and equitable manner.
In the BS g model, the operator is a provider of goods and services and uses the forums to feed its business. From reports, members are either banned, posts deleted, or threatened with banishment if they post content that is not in the best interests of the online retailer that is BS g. From posts on various forums, banishments are sometimes applied against people who have not violated posted rules of their forum/business.
The BS g type of business model requires a high degree of ethics and professionalism because of the inherent conflicts. I won't comment on BS g's practices -- but there are 600+ posts in one thread on another forum, and several threads on other forums that have generated 100+ posts and counting. And they are overwhelmingly unfavorable to BS g.
Unlike GEA, GO, WRX or GD, BS g is more like a hybrid forum/internet retailer and therefore is a legitimate target for the consumers of its products and services and subject to complaint in this and other forums.
BS g runs a different model where they become a legitimate target for complaint - their product is not only the forum but they are a retailer. This is the path they have chosen. Todd evidently thought that having a "forum" would protect him from complaints on other forums by other forum owners. It did work for a time. He wants it both ways. He is a retailer who wants no one to complain about his product and services on other forums.
You just can't have your cake and eat it, too. If someone has a complaint against Golf Galaxy, Watts, Dunn, or any retailer - you can post it here. The same is true of BS g. If they want to sell, and the forum is part of their product, then they must take the good with the bad. It is the path they chose.
#22
Posted 07 November 2006 - 11:25 AM
GolfnCPA, on Nov 7 2006, 08:02 AM, said:
I am thankful, too, for the professionalism shown by GolfWrx. But a lot of people ask, why is BS g an issue on a golf forum?
It's because they seem to be more of a retailer with discussion forums that are censored by them even though posts are within their rules.
I just wanted to give a justification on why, at least as a retailer using forums to generate business, they are a legitimate subject of discussion.
Thanks.
#23
Posted 07 November 2006 - 11:37 AM
kgk, on Nov 6 2006, 09:42 PM, said:
HeadonaStick, on Nov 6 2006, 08:23 PM, said:
Consider me one to be happily associated "over here" with the "outcasts" after having been on the wrong side of the banfest.
Your time will come, just wait.
I agree w/ you Keith. I'm glad to be here.
#24
Posted 07 November 2006 - 11:46 AM
Golfwrx.com was developed for a few reasons. Being "pure" for golfers. Being unbiased as well as the most "high tech" website that technology can provide. We wanted to develop that Ultimate web site for all of us "golfers" to call home.
Lets face it. Once we get hooked in these sites it is hard to get away isn’t it? I was hooked soon after I joined Golf Opinions. I can still remember reading JoshWhit 's reviews and looking at PRad's Firesole Forged bag. Hooked for life.
I spend a lot of time on these websites. A lot of time posting, lurking, reading, adding Pictures, etc. I needed to believe in whom I was supporting. I needed to believe in the community I found myself part of. Yes I found myself part of it in a major way. Spending the time, adding value as a member is giving. Like myself, I talked to many other that found themselves not proud of their affiliations, and were looking for something different. At the end of the day I felt it was time to develop a place that we could all be proud of, that had the vision to take it to the next level. A place we could all be proud of. All of us could be part of something special.
We worked hard to modify software’s, and develop the right look. To create a strong vision "values" with long lasting "rules" that would last the test of time. We are confident that we have done a good job with all of our Members, and Moderators help. We listened to feedback and made the changes that you were looking for. Ryan and I risked 10's of thousands of dollars to build what we have here and it is time to shine. Our pace is incredible, and the membership feedback has been positive.
All that being said we see threads open up like this we are torn. Double edged sword. While we feel it is healthy to educate the members from "other" sites about the opinions of so many, we are real close to violating one of our "values" (written rules).
Link to Rules
-No personal attacks on anyone.
-No threads or posts bashing of other forums or their members.
While we want the truth to se exposed and the freedom of speech to be allowed these threads by their nature are confrontational. That is the balance. Ryan (gxgolfer) said it well.
I hope you all understand we try to allow as much as we can until the drama becomes all too much. We are here for other reasons, and proud of it.
Ty Webb, on Nov 6 2006, 09:27 PM, said:
At the end of the day posts like yours keeps the community strong. Resolution. Thanks for being so cool Ty. Glad your here.
pitbull808, on Nov 6 2006, 09:39 PM, said:
I have one thought concerning BSG. I don't care about what they do there. I'm here at GolfWRX. I came here as a Charter Member, immediately liked the atmosphere and fresh reviews with no spin. I knew the founders well from BSG and I knew they all had day jobs and basically were fanatics like me. Soon after I was offered the oppurtunity as a Moderator and although I was still a member as well as "Insider" there, I knew I was happier here. The community was fresh. The reviews were honest. The site wasn't bashing brands because the "known" members hated them. The maturity level was higher and golf was the only focus of the board. With the growth of our site, we've recieved new members from across the globe as well as forums. Thousands of new viewers visit our site of the first time and join up. For many of them, this is their first experience with a golf forum. I'd like to think if it was my first time, I could read and learn about equipment and participate in a healthy discussions without having to sift through mudslinging.
This is GolfWRX. In my opinion the best source for all my golf information and also a place where I have met virtually through the internet a great bunch of people. Lets stay positive and concentrate on golf, equipment and our love of the game.
Reid-
Very well written. As I have said to you on the phone and in my PM thanks again. You show the members and me the meaning of "lead by example". A true touch of class you are Reid. True touch of class. Everything this site stands for. Class, honesty, integrity, and just like Reid has- a serious obsession for the game.
stage1350, on Nov 6 2006, 10:20 PM, said:
While I can't speak directly for WRX, the feeling that I have gotten from the site is that they want to be above the drama that is over there. Yes, the "other site" has gotten crazy. Yes, there is some stuff that I never thought that I would see over there. But it's their site to run, even if they choose to run it into the ground.
As I said in a previous thread, the best part of this site is the membership. The people bring the information here without bias or the ulterior motive of sales. I appreciate that more and more as I read reviews and spend more time on this site. It is definitely a direction that the "other site" has not chosen to travel.
If you like the way this site is run, give them your time and support their sponsors and B/S/T section. If you do not like the way another site is run, don't even give them the courtesy of your IP hit. When the sales dry up and the forum is dead, your point will have been made.
I have seen these threads get closed and the moderators have always said why. They get ugly and fast. The fact that they take the time to explain themselves is more of a courtesy that other sites give. Plus this site's "View New Posts" and "Search" functions actually work.
Again, my thanks to GolfWRX and the way that you run the site. It is a welcome change from the place that I used to call home.
Coming from you stage it means a lot. Seeing the veteran members choose GolfWRX over another means a lot. Shows that we are doing something right. It is our passion.
raehtz10, on Nov 6 2006, 11:07 PM, said:
BTW, I refer as many people as possible to this site. Most of them are blown away at how readily available tour equipment is on here. And it is always cool to be the guy with the scoop on the new equipment (THANKS EVERYONE!)
No thank you.
#25
Posted 07 November 2006 - 11:47 AM
leftyglfr, on Nov 7 2006, 11:37 AM, said:
kgk, on Nov 6 2006, 09:42 PM, said:
HeadonaStick, on Nov 6 2006, 08:23 PM, said:
Consider me one to be happily associated "over here" with the "outcasts" after having been on the wrong side of the banfest.
Your time will come, just wait.
I agree w/ you Keith. I'm glad to be here.
And I agree with you Eric... I'm glad to be here too.
#26
Posted 07 November 2006 - 12:18 PM
#28
Posted 07 November 2006 - 02:23 PM
#29
Posted 07 November 2006 - 02:32 PM
#30
Posted 07 November 2006 - 03:38 PM
I think we should all do everything we can to keep this site running as good as it does. This site has so much potential and has nowhere to go but up!!
#31
Posted 07 November 2006 - 04:36 PM
Tha's my 2 cents and now I'm broke
-CHRIS-
#32
Posted 07 November 2006 - 04:42 PM
choeppner, on Nov 7 2006, 03:36 PM, said:
Tha's my 2 cents and now I'm broke
-CHRIS-
Doesn't take much to get banned then does it?
Oh well. At least we have GolfWRX.com! If it wasn't for this place I would get so much work done and that would just be a shame.
#33
Posted 07 November 2006 - 08:27 PM
http://forums.prospe...s/?msg=210690.1
#34
Posted 07 November 2006 - 09:15 PM
#35 Gallery_RKDon_*
Posted 07 November 2006 - 10:10 PM
Those guys are ripping off the public as much as any busted deal on GEA or counterfeit clubs on Ebay. They immediately hide the evidence (Wishon affair) after lying about it, and are so paranoid they now pull offensive comments within a few (2-3!) minutes.
It seems there are a large number of younger "kids" on that site that groove on being near their definition of "golf cool". The events of the past few weeks can only help to open their eyes, SHOULD THEY GET NEAR ANY OTHER CREDIBLE SITE such as Golfwrx.
To your credit, this site apparently keeps the threads even if locked.
I'll be back!
#36
Posted 07 November 2006 - 11:14 PM
I only feel sorry for the younger kids that are being swindled out of their money by other sites.
#37
Posted 08 November 2006 - 12:10 AM
#38
Posted 08 November 2006 - 12:24 AM
Apparently the person was posting information that was conflicting with BSG stated info on both sites and BSG used the member information and sent it to the OEM stating that the employee was posting confidential information.
One thing led to the other and the member was let go.
I guess they will go to all lengths and stoop to all depths to make sure their false information is not revealed or second guess to effect their PROFITS.
I was disgusted when I heard this and it ruined my round as I was thinking about it for the final 9 holes.
THAT IS JUST NOT RIGHT!
#40
Posted 08 November 2006 - 12:46 AM





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