Calgary Construction XXVI

[sammyd]

Why quote 40 pictures, you realize it reposts 40 pictures?

[Corndogger]

Originally Posted by sammyd

Why quote 40 pictures, you realize it reposts 40 pictures?

Good tip. It might also be good to break up those huge photo posts into several posts to keep them shorter.

[BlaineN]

I don't remember who posted what, only that it was a long string of un-necessary posts. I thought you had more than just the one, but could be mistaken.

BTW, I know you've brought up the BMO expansion, you've mentioned it a few times.

Originally Posted by suburbia

Dude - the only post of mine that you removed was me asking you to moderate and clear out the crap. I know you're doing this voluntarily, but unless you are regular at this, you shouldn't be knocking someone asking you to clean house.

BTW - I did bring up many details regarding the Stampede expansion that are not public knowledge, however, people were too focused on useless banter to notice.

[Chinook Arch]

It’s nice to finally see some new construction updates. Outside of Daemon’s pics there hasn’t been anything for weeks. It’s about time!!

One friendly suggestion is maybe break the pics up into multiple posts and maybe stick to a max of 3 or 4 pics per project like Daemon does. Outside of that, good job.

[Bad Grizzly]

Originally Posted by Chinook Arch

It’s nice to finally see some new construction updates. Outside of Daemon’s pics there hasn’t been anything for weeks. It’s about time!!

One friendly suggestion is maybe break the pics up into multiple posts and maybe stick to a max of 3 or 4 pics per project like Daemon does. Outside of that, good job.

One pic per project is plenty, or at least add the spoiler tags.

[Bad Grizzly]

Originally Posted by BlaineN

I just finished deleted 17 useless posts. Calgarian, FishtheBow, Suburrbia, Toyboy, please don't post if you have nothing to contribute other than to complain. The best thing you can do is to contribute something useful. That will help keep things on topic.

At the same time, I don't think we need to delete every post that contains the slightest bit of criticism. This is supposed to be a democratic forum, let people have their say. One of the reasons the Inglewood discussion got a bit 'heavy' was too many people not being able to have their say when previous posts were deleted.

[Tobyoby]

Originally Posted by BlaineN

I just finished deleted 17 useless posts. Calgarian, FishtheBow, Suburrbia, Toyboy, please don't post if you have nothing to contribute other than to complain. The best thing you can do is to contribute something useful. That will help keep things on topic.

I only had one post that was deleted, and it was a remark on a post someone else had already made. I get that some posts are acerbic and snarky, but it is the internet, and I'd rather read those posts once in a while than constantly have posts deleted.

[Calgarian]

Originally Posted by sammyd

Why quote 40 pictures, you realize it reposts 40 pictures?

This is a democratic forum, we do what we want!

[Bad Grizzly]

Originally Posted by Tobyoby

I only had one post that was deleted, and it was a remark on a post someone else had already made. I get that some posts are acerbic and snarky, but it is the internet, and I'd rather read those posts once in a while than constantly have posts deleted.

I don't usually agree with anything from Toyboy, but I agree on this. We're adults here, no need to be treated like children. It's unfortunate that some people here have thin skin and can't take a little negativity once in a while. My advice to those people is stay off the internet.

[outoftheice]

Originally Posted by Bad Grizzly

One pic per project is plenty, or at least add the spoiler tags.

I've added spoiler tags in the past and my posts were completely ignored amongst the usual pointless back and forth debates that happen on this forum. I made the decision that if I'm going to make the effort to take pictures and post them, I would no longer use the spoiler tags so that I could at least guarantee people would see them.

In terms of others who have complained about seeing 40 pictures reposted multiple times, the easy way to avoid that is for people to delete the images when they quote the post as I agree, there's no reason for people to repost all the photos just to say thanks for the pictures.

[suburbia]

Originally Posted by BlaineN

BTW, I know you've brought up the BMO expansion, you've mentioned it a few times.

I provided details in September of 2017. I responded to the recent article, highlighting the corroboration, and the additional info I had (which is still not public). that was one post.

My other posts (fewer than the others by far) articulated why I believed the Inglewood location should be considered a TOD. There I provided details / graphics from the BRT line, and the city's articulation of what a TOD is. I highlighted that we need to have a development outlook of perhaps 50 years and not 10, because a building, be it 10 floors or 30 floors, is not going to get redeveloped very easily.

You'll also recall that I spoke about the substantial number of buildings now under construction in the university district, and the questions around how pavers on the streets will work out in the long run there. I've shared a few times also about the construction at foothills parkade and the cancer centre site, including originally have providing the webcams (someone else posted the links again, but more recently).

I'm quite disappointed when others and yourself automatically lump me in with individuals who are simply responding to get a rise out of people. Who quote dozens of large photos just to say, good job. Who will twist facts to continue an argument, as if the argument is more important than the content. If you as moderator cannot see through these things, and throw me under the bus when I am indeed contributing (to my ability) it is not going to result in success for SSP.

[topdog]

You’re right about the spoiler tags, they’re not big enough for most people to see and usually get missed.

Spoiler tags aside, I would say it’s a good idea to limit the pics to one or two photos of each project, or if you’re Going to post multiple photos of one project at least you spoiler tags for that one project.

Originally Posted by outoftheice

I've added spoiler tags in the past and my posts were completely ignored amongst the usual pointless back and forth debates that happen on this forum. I made the decision that if I'm going to make the effort to take pictures and post them, I would no longer use the spoiler tags so that I could at least guarantee people would see them.

In terms of others who have complained about seeing 40 pictures reposted multiple times, the easy way to avoid that is for people to delete the images when they quote the post as I agree, there's no reason for people to repost all the photos just to say thanks for the pictures.

[topdog]

You have contributed to the thread recently, but no need to point out every single thing you’ve contributed. Slow it down a little.

Originally Posted by suburbia

I provided details in September of 2017. I responded to the recent article, highlighting the corroboration, and the additional info I had (which is still not public). that was one post.

My other posts (fewer than the others by far) articulated why I believed the Inglewood location should be considered a TOD. There I provided details / graphics from the BRT line, and the city's articulation of what a TOD is. I highlighted that we need to have a development outlook of perhaps 50 years and not 10, because a building, be it 10 floors or 30 floors, is not going to get redeveloped very easily.

You'll also recall that I spoke about the substantial number of buildings now under construction in the university district, and the questions around how pavers on the streets will work out in the long run there. I've shared a few times also about the construction at foothills parkade and the cancer centre site, including originally have providing the webcams (someone else posted the links again, but more recently).

I'm quite disappointed when others and yourself automatically lump me in with individuals who are simply responding to get a rise out of people. Who quote dozens of large photos just to say, good job. Who will twist facts to continue an argument, as if the argument is more important than the content. If you as moderator cannot see through these things, and throw me under the bus when I am indeed contributing (to my ability) it is not going to result in success for SSP.

[suburbia]

Originally Posted by topdog

You have contributed to the thread recently, but no need to point out every single thing you’ve contributed. Slow it down a little.

I've been hearing this term "recently" for two years. but on the drop of a hat people keep throwing me under the bus. Rather sick and tired of it.

Heck, I suggested that maybe the portion of Daemon's photo posts that are actually about how he can improve his photography be moved to a more appropriate thread, and I got slammed for that also. People get tired of this BS, and that is why SSP ends up losing good people.

[Bad Grizzly]

Interesting how lack of moderation can suddenly turn into over-moderation.

Originally Posted by suburbia

I provided details in September of 2017. I responded to the recent article, highlighting the corroboration, and the additional info I had (which is still not public). that was one post.

My other posts (fewer than the others by far) articulated why I believed the Inglewood location should be considered a TOD. There I provided details / graphics from the BRT line, and the city's articulation of what a TOD is. I highlighted that we need to have a development outlook of perhaps 50 years and not 10, because a building, be it 10 floors or 30 floors, is not going to get redeveloped very easily.

You'll also recall that I spoke about the substantial number of buildings now under construction in the university district, and the questions around how pavers on the streets will work out in the long run there. I've shared a few times also about the construction at foothills parkade and the cancer centre site, including originally have providing the webcams (someone else posted the links again, but more recently).

I'm quite disappointed when others and yourself automatically lump me in with individuals who are simply responding to get a rise out of people. Who quote dozens of large photos just to say, good job. Who will twist facts to continue an argument, as if the argument is more important than the content. If you as moderator cannot see through these things, and throw me under the bus when I am indeed contributing (to my ability) it is not going to result in success for SSP.

[Bad Grizzly]

Originally Posted by topdog

You have contributed to the thread recently, but no need to point out every single thing you’ve contributed. Slow it down a little.

He's contributed for a long time. People are only down on him because he said he didn't like the Beltline, which is not a drastic statement because believe it or not, not everyone loves the Beltline. Other than that there's no reason to be slamming him. Myself..that may be different. I don't hide the fact that I'm not in love with the inner city, or the latte lifting Druh minions. I'm also sarcastic and smug. It is what it is.

[craner]

Thanks for the extensive photo update outoftheice - I enjoyed it.

BTW everyone - the posters name is Tobyoby (not Toyboy)

[Tobyoby]

Originally Posted by suburbia

I've been hearing this term "recently" for two years. but on the drop of a hat people keep throwing me under the bus. Rather sick and tired of it.

Heck, I suggested that maybe the portion of Daemon's photo posts that are actually about how he can improve his photography be moved to a more appropriate thread, and I got slammed for that also. People get tired of this BS, and that is why SSP ends up losing good people.

FFS. I'm rather tired of you griping about why people have been throwing you under the bus when all you've done is contribute. You may have a short memory, but others don't. We still remember your posts that were blatant attempts to rile people up and now you're going to lecture others on that? That's certainly rich coming from you.

[Tobyoby]

Originally Posted by craner

Thanks for the extensive photo update outoftheice - I enjoyed it.

BTW everyone - the posters name is Tobyoby (not Toyboy)

Yes! Somebody actually got my name right! I think that's the first time ever in SSP history.

[Tobyoby]

Originally Posted by outoftheice

I've added spoiler tags in the past and my posts were completely ignored amongst the usual pointless back and forth debates that happen on this forum. I made the decision that if I'm going to make the effort to take pictures and post them, I would no longer use the spoiler tags so that I could at least guarantee people would see them.

In terms of others who have complained about seeing 40 pictures reposted multiple times, the easy way to avoid that is for people to delete the images when they quote the post as I agree, there's no reason for people to repost all the photos just to say thanks for the pictures.

A combo of the two ideas is good. It'd be nice if there was say one pic per project, with spoiler tags for the rest of the images in case people reply and quote the images. Also having the pics split up into different posts would be good. Not a lot of posts, but say one post for every three projects.