Fishy Voting in the "Rate Jim Les II poll...

[That Guy]

I don't hate it here; never once have I said that. There is a lot of good information about the team that makes this a valuable board. But why continue to sit around and watch this stuff happen time and time again without a call for change? I want this board to be the best it can be. I wouldn't say anything if I saw this as an isolated incident. I'm not some newbie that just gets on here to bash the program either; I've been around since 2006.

[Da Coach]

There hasn't been anything similar to this on this site before.
We do remove posts that cross the line and violate rules that attack players, coaches, or other posters personally, and we will continue to do so.
Again, this was an obvious attack by someone from the outside- random or not, who intended for this to be caught and cause this kind of furor.
I assure everyone that this was not and could not have been done by anyone who moderates or runs this site.

[That Guy]

Then why do accounts get deleted? This alienation and divisiveness of the fanbase only serves to go against the intended goals of this board: to allow Bradley fans to get together to discuss the happenings of the program.

[Da Coach]

Deletions and banning occurs on every message board. If not there would be complete chaos.
I am not going to discuss the specific cases of deletions and banning here, but suffice to say that each case is well warranted, and involves repeated and wanton rules violations, usually by individuals with agendas.

[That Guy]

And what about the unnecessary editing of posts by moderators?

[Bradleyguy10]

you aren't gonna win...this is an age-old argument


right or wrong carries no weight here

[Braves4Life]

And what about the unnecessary editing of posts by moderators?

If everyone would refer to the rules of this forum it would answer ALL of your questions, concerns and complaints about this forum. From the rules:

This is not a government-run forum, nor does it receive any outside funding. The forum is privately owned and run entirely by Bradley fans who volunteer their time. There is no 1st Amendment right to post here. Do not complain about censorship if you don't like the decisions of moderators. If you're looking for a forum where you can say whatever you want, you are free to start your own website, or we can refer you to another forum.

Bottom line: If you don't like the rules either leave or don't post..... or accept that THIS FORUM IS NOT RUN LIKE A DEMOCRACY and your posts can/might be altered or deleted. I'm not saying it's right, wrong, or indifferent...... It is what it is.

[That Guy]

I'm just trying to have a rational discussion about the dealings of this board, because I feel like I'm not alone on this. It's been happening for a long time, and has only seemed to increase now that we're having a rough season and people are starting to question publicly the direction this program is heading.

The editing of other's posts, and the deletion of things that don't fall in line with the viewpoints of those in charge calls into question the integrity of the board as a whole.

[VeveJones007]

I'm sorry, but the idea of someone hacking over ten accounts to manipulate one of these polls is pretty darn funny to me.

[Buesch N Chips]

I'm just trying to have a rational discussion about the dealings of this board, because I feel like I'm not alone on this. It's been happening for a long time, and has only seemed to increase now that we're having a rough season and people are starting to question publicly the direction this program is heading.

The editing of other's posts, and the deletion of things that don't fall in line with the viewpoints of those in charge calls into question the integrity of the board as a whole.

At some point, I would think, there has to be an "agree to disagree" moment, then you either stay and follow the rules, or move on. Putting accusations in your sig that the mods have repeatedly denied does nothing to do that. It just continues to stir the pot, and does nothing to make the board a more positive place to be.

I don't want the Les haters to go, I don't want the blind defenders to go. There are plenty of "fire Les" posts around here. I've read them repeatedly. I do want people to show respect for people's opinions, and I also want people to remember that they see BU basketball from their perspective, which is usually the stands. So when fans give their opinions from solely that perspective, they need to realize that they might be wrong every once in awhile.

[Bradleyguy10]

B4L....I can accept the fact that entire threads and posts will be deleted...they have that right to do that no matter how strict it is..and we can complain (which I don't complain about deletions) but in the end it is their choice. However, there are other things that go beyond what you posted on the rules..you cannot as a moderator go onto other people's profiles that never post here and vote for them by changing their passwords (they have that power to change passwords). That is entirely different.

As a matter of fact their frequent deletions is the thing that bugs me least.

Edit: Also, they have NO right whatsoever to alter posts. Like I said..they can delete till the cows come home...they have no right to ALTER posts.

[Future Walk-On]

haha.

It wasn't me.....but i could tell it would not be that hard to do...for me it might take a bit longer than a genius....but if i did it i would have voted D. As that is what i voted legitimately.

Am what I getting is that the mods can't figure out what that Vbulletin message is about? I have never run a message board but that update looks trivial...

PS:

I am here to annouce www.realbradleyfans.com. I will be moderating and membership requires a one on one personal interview with myself or others appointed to moderate the board. It will be opening soon. only the best of the best will be posting.

[Buesch N Chips]

However, there are other things that go beyond what you posted on the rules..you cannot as a moderator go onto other people's profiles that never post here and vote for them by changing their passwords (they have that power to change passwords). That is entirely different.

Are we certain that happened? If so, it is very wrong. If not, there should be some apologies towards the accused.

[Future Walk-On]

could a possibility be that someone just made 15 accounts back to back to back and voted...? i suppose this could happen if the ip of their computer was disguised

[That Guy]

could a possibility be that someone just made 15 accounts back to back to back and voted...? i suppose this could happen if the ip of their computer was disguised

Unless that person created 12 of the 15 accounts back in 2006, stopped posting anything on them early in 2007, then waited patiently until this poll was posted to vote, along with a moderator and two others, all vote in a matter of minutes, then no; it is not a possibility...