After communicating with Doug Monger via email about two distinctly different and separate issues, I will be voting for anyone but Mr. Monger. His responses to me reflect zero concern for the views of his consituents, and he went out of his way to make sure that I understood my point of view did not have merit and that he was not listening to my concerns.
Mr Monger, in your response to my inquiries this year, you have managed to completely alienate me as a voter, and your opponent will be receiving my vote. Rest assured that I will vote.
" economically illiterate lemmings " Yes, that sounds like me, a successful business owner for almost 20 years now. I am sure that I know absolutely nothing about economics after having met payroll since 1993....
See, just pointing out how often your right wing extremism is wrong. I am sure you have a different opinion. Good luck with that in November.
I call for the pilot to allow anonymity to continue. What say you Brent?
Having control over the sheer volume of anonymous postings would surely give the Pilot some assurance of limiting the most unruly users. There have been many examples where a limitation of one post per day per article would have the immediate effect of controlling the worst offenders. Many of these individuals choose to flood every article on the site with their particular belief of the day. We would still see the personal attacks but at a much more acceptable level.
Limiting anonymous users would stop the worst offenders while still allowing the community to speak. Check out the comment boards on any national publication (CNN, USATODAY, NYTIMES, WASHINGTON POST, FOX) and you will find much the same conversation taking place including everything that is offensive on our local paper. Why does the Pilot feel the need to try and control our local conversation?
In closing, I am a business owner also and purchase several thousand dollars per year in advertising with this publication. Does my opinion count as much as those business owners that found time to attend your coffee meeting?
Brent, your information tells you who I am. What say you?
I value my anonymity, and would probably quit posting if required to use my real name. In general, I feel that my economic health would be threatened if my customers view was different than my own. The forums allow us to put forth opinions and views that may not be popular or well received. I do however have some suggestions.
1. Anonymous posters should be limited in both characters and number of posts per day. If you choose not to reveal your name there should be limitations on the volume of words allowed.
2. If you have posts removed from the site there should be a three strike policy. Third post removed gets you removed also. Time frame determined by editorial board or citizen community representatives.
3. If your post uses personal attacks or slander the three strike rule is super seeded and you can be banned from posting for just one personal attack. The committee in charge should have the leeway to choose a time frame from several weeks to forever. It could be the online community that gets to vote up or down on these postings. (No real opinion about who, this is a private business and the Pilot should decide/control this)
4. Being as the Pilot knows who the anonymous posters are, they do in fact have control over your posting future. Even if anonymous posts are allowed, the Pilot does not have to allow the over the top attacks and completely personal slander that innundate the boards. We all know who those posters are.
Finally, I believe that we all know how to place a value on the words that we read. If an individuals post offends you then each of us will make a value judgement about that persons opinions in the future. I wold put forth that it is not the different ideas but the personal attacks and slander that most of us disagree with.
There is value in being anonymous and even the founding fathers engaged in anonymous posts in the publications of their day. It was the only way they could present their radical ideas to the population without being arrested by British troops. That same risk may not apply today but tomorrow? I personally value my anonymity.
Oh, come on now Seeuski......... I hardly think that the President of the United States had anything to do with the price of green fees at Haymaker Golf Course.
The restaurant is a serious downgrade. Bring back the Riggios along with Hank and Wendy. This course was run much better when they were in charge. Replacing them has turned out to be a mistake.
In terms of the fees.... There is absolutely no reason for this golf course to be losing money. Price it such that it pays for itself and/or makes a small profit.
Kansas City, Ks and several other cities are separated by a road. Sometimes a small neighborhood road, sometimes a 5 lane business road, now and then it is the back yard fence between neighbors. In many cases the closest shopping might be the store across the street. You have absolutely no say so about what they might do in your backyard or directly across the street..
This comparison directly relates to your assertion that you are being taxed without representation and/or unfairly.
I completely support your right to express your opinion.
Tina Kyprios announces candidacy for District 2 commissioner
After communicating with Doug Monger via email about two distinctly different and separate issues, I will be voting for anyone but Mr. Monger. His responses to me reflect zero concern for the views of his consituents, and he went out of his way to make sure that I understood my point of view did not have merit and that he was not listening to my concerns.
Mr Monger, in your response to my inquiries this year, you have managed to completely alienate me as a voter, and your opponent will be receiving my vote.
Rest assured that I will vote.
February 10, 2012 at 1:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
US Congressional candidate offers ideas for job creation
" economically illiterate lemmings " Yes, that sounds like me, a successful business owner for almost 20 years now. I am sure that I know absolutely nothing about economics after having met payroll since 1993....
See, just pointing out how often your right wing extremism is wrong. I am sure you have a different opinion. Good luck with that in November.
February 6, 2012 at 8:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chuck Abbott: Quacks like a duck
I support the right of the Steamboat Institute to have anyone they want to speak at their events.
February 5, 2012 at 7:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
US Congressional candidate offers ideas for job creation
How is that Sarah Palin election going for you See? You ready to vote for Obama over Romney yet?
February 5, 2012 at 8:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: What's in a name?
Trump is not gone yet......
I call for the pilot to allow anonymity to continue. What say you Brent?
Having control over the sheer volume of anonymous postings would surely give the Pilot some assurance of limiting the most unruly users. There have been many examples where a limitation of one post per day per article would have the immediate effect of controlling the worst offenders. Many of these individuals choose to flood every article on the site with their particular belief of the day. We would still see the personal attacks but at a much more acceptable level.
Limiting anonymous users would stop the worst offenders while still allowing the community to speak. Check out the comment boards on any national publication (CNN, USATODAY, NYTIMES, WASHINGTON POST, FOX) and you will find much the same conversation taking place including everything that is offensive on our local paper. Why does the Pilot feel the need to try and control our local conversation?
In closing, I am a business owner also and purchase several thousand dollars per year in advertising with this publication. Does my opinion count as much as those business owners that found time to attend your coffee meeting?
Brent, your information tells you who I am. What say you?
February 3, 2012 at 8:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: What's in a name?
I value my anonymity, and would probably quit posting if required to use my real name. In general, I feel that my economic health would be threatened if my customers view was different than my own. The forums allow us to put forth opinions and views that may not be popular or well received. I do however have some suggestions.
1. Anonymous posters should be limited in both characters and number of posts per day. If you choose not to reveal your name there should be limitations on the volume of words allowed.
2. If you have posts removed from the site there should be a three strike policy. Third post removed gets you removed also. Time frame determined by editorial board or citizen community representatives.
3. If your post uses personal attacks or slander the three strike rule is super seeded and you can be banned from posting for just one personal attack. The committee in charge should have the leeway to choose a time frame from several weeks to forever. It could be the online community that gets to vote up or down on these postings. (No real opinion about who, this is a private business and the Pilot should decide/control this)
4. Being as the Pilot knows who the anonymous posters are, they do in fact have control over your posting future. Even if anonymous posts are allowed, the Pilot does not have to allow the over the top attacks and completely personal slander that innundate the boards. We all know who those posters are.
Finally, I believe that we all know how to place a value on the words that we read. If an individuals post offends you then each of us will make a value judgement about that persons opinions in the future. I wold put forth that it is not the different ideas but the personal attacks and slander that most of us disagree with.
There is value in being anonymous and even the founding fathers engaged in anonymous posts in the publications of their day. It was the only way they could present their radical ideas to the population without being arrested by British troops. That same risk may not apply today but tomorrow? I personally value my anonymity.
January 31, 2012 at 8:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: Golf committee hits it straight
Oh, come on now Seeuski......... I hardly think that the President of the United States had anything to do with the price of green fees at Haymaker Golf Course.
The restaurant is a serious downgrade. Bring back the Riggios along with Hank and Wendy. This course was run much better when they were in charge. Replacing them has turned out to be a mistake.
In terms of the fees.... There is absolutely no reason for this golf course to be losing money. Price it such that it pays for itself and/or makes a small profit.
January 25, 2012 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Architects follow different paths to success in tough climate
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January 21, 2012 at 7:37 a.m. ( permalink )
Routt County commissioners hear pitch for ATVs on roads
Bicycles are OK anywhere, anytime after all they have rights.
Those ATV owners however are a rowdy drunken bunch that cannot be trusted on our roads.
Anyone else see a disconnect here?
January 18, 2012 at 8:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Ed Miklus: Lacking representation
Kansas City, Ks and several other cities are separated by a road. Sometimes a small neighborhood road, sometimes a 5 lane business road, now and then it is the back yard fence between neighbors. In many cases the closest shopping might be the store across the street. You have absolutely no say so about what they might do in your backyard or directly across the street..
This comparison directly relates to your assertion that you are being taxed without representation and/or unfairly.
I completely support your right to express your opinion.
January 15, 2012 at 2:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )