Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary

JFK_Jr · 07-23-2006, 10:23 AM

Is it just me?

I spent some time surfing the other major Reef forums, and I've noticed something different about Reef Sanctuary.

Now... I'm not one to put anyone down... but I also like to give credit where credit is due.

It seems to me that the general atmosphere at Reef Sanctuary is a lot more friendly and supportive than elsewhere.

I have yet to open up a thread here on RS where members have lost respect for each other. I can't tell you how many negative threads that have nothing to do with the original post I've seen on other sites. Maybe it does happen here and the moderators at RS are just more vigilant at weeding them out than on other sites.

Either way... I guess that's the reason I hang out here.

Gina · 07-23-2006, 10:34 AM

When Reef Sanctuary was started back in Nov "03" it was decided then that RS would not allow flamming.
We should all be allowed to voice our opinions on subject matter but, without accusing remarks or hurting someone's feelings.
There have been the occassional threads that have gotten out of hand but, that's when we step in and try to redirect the comments.

I think most of us have a genuine respect for each other and realize mistakes will be made. No reason to make a comment negative towards them, what we do is try and move them in the right direction.

Thank you for taking notice! We our very proud of our forum!

Yarr · 07-23-2006, 11:02 AM

yeh i dont surf reef forums in austrlai becuaes they are too busy being on their high horse and trying to outwit eachother and not just enjoy the hobby and share the knowledge.

Kudos to RS

blue_eyes53813 · 07-23-2006, 11:08 AM

RS is my home.. No flaming

Travis · 07-23-2006, 11:22 AM

Thx JFK, that's ecactly what we've worked very hard to create here. Not just the staff, but the members too.

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Maybe it does happen here and the moderators at RS are just more vigilant at weeding them out than on other sites.

Nope. While we have an awesome team of mods, they actually have to do a lot less policing here because our members know and respect the "Sanctuary" philosophy.

Thanks for the kind words.

T

jimeluiz · 07-23-2006, 11:35 AM

I rarely go elsewhere, except to further a specific search. It's nice to hang (and participate) where you don't have to worry about your back!

Reef Sanctuary!

cioutlaw · 07-23-2006, 11:52 AM

Before finding RS I visited 5-6 reef forums per day, now I visit 2 RS & a local site(that is sometimes questionable). I feel welcome here & feel I can ask any question without feeling like its a dumb one.

fishmom · 07-23-2006, 02:33 PM

I agree JFK. I am fairly new to the saltwater aquarium hobby (a little over a year) and have certainly made my mistakes along the way. It is nice to know that I can ask questions without feeling like a total dummy here as opposed to other sites.

Rougiem · 07-23-2006, 03:03 PM

I could not agree more JFK...I think there is just a genuine love of the hobby here and members are very considerate of others...I love the philosophy and atmosphere which RS premotes. Everyone wants to help one another and keep them interested in the hobby. Negative comments do not foster this philosophy or do they nurture an interest in reefing. This is one of the greatest things about RS...a genuine love of the hobby and enthusiastic members who REALLY do their best to help and encourage..THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE....

reefjitsu · 07-23-2006, 03:13 PM

Yep, this is a friendly site. One great thing about RS is that even if you share an opinion that differs from the majority, you will not be flamed. Ideas are shared freely and arguments are debated in a civilized manner.

Woodstock · 07-23-2006, 07:01 PM

It is very heart warming to read that the members here are comfortable and happy!! Thanks to everyone for making Reefsanctuary the awesome site that it is!!!!

Cartman89 · 07-23-2006, 07:12 PM

This place is F-ing awesome! Very friendly and unrude people.

iluvzigz · 07-23-2006, 07:27 PM

this is my first forum and i wouldnt think of even going anywhere else... especially after hearing all of this-
Ive never really been to those other sites.. only one locally but no one even goes on there, they have the same posts up after a week.....
R.S. ROCKS!!!

BoomerD · 07-23-2006, 07:45 PM

Ah, ain't that sweet!
Now, how about a nice group hug!

lcstorc · 07-23-2006, 08:25 PM

I think that is why the name "Reef Sanctuary" was chosen originally.

I'm new to the hobby and new to the site, but everyone here immediately made me feel welcome and was glad to help. Once I found this forum, not only did my reef improve tremendously, but I have had the chance to make a lot of new friends and even meet a number of members personally (most at the Balt aquarium) and everybody is just really great.
Now, I try to pass on the good advice I was given, while continuing to improve my knowledge and reef.

Kudos to all at the Sanctuary and particularly to the moderators and staff.

Should be some way we can give karma to RS. (Oh wait, you can become a contributing member if you are not alrady.

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07-23-2006, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary Is it just me? I spent some time surfing the other major Reef forums, and I've noticed something different about Reef Sanctuary. Now... I'm not one to put anyone down... but I also like to give credit where credit is due. It seems to me that the general atmosphere at Reef Sanctuary is a lot more friendly and supportive than elsewhere. I have yet to open up a thread here on RS where members have lost respect for each other. I can't tell you how many negative threads that have nothing to do with the original post I've seen on other sites. Maybe it does happen here and the moderators at RS are just more vigilant at weeding them out than on other sites. Either way... I guess that's the reason I hang out here. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

07-23-2006, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary When Reef Sanctuary was started back in Nov "03" it was decided then that RS would not allow flamming. We should all be allowed to voice our opinions on subject matter but, without accusing remarks or hurting someone's feelings. There have been the occassional threads that have gotten out of hand but, that's when we step in and try to redirect the comments. I think most of us have a genuine respect for each other and realize mistakes will be made. No reason to make a comment negative towards them, what we do is try and move them in the right direction. Thank you for taking notice! We our very proud of our forum! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

07-23-2006, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary yeh i dont surf reef forums in austrlai becuaes they are too busy being on their high horse and trying to outwit eachother and not just enjoy the hobby and share the knowledge. Kudos to RS __________________ updating

07-23-2006, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,241 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary RS is my home.. No flaming __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

07-23-2006, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary I rarely go elsewhere, except to further a specific search. It's nice to hang (and participate) where you don't have to worry about your back! Reef Sanctuary! __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

07-23-2006, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 982 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary Before finding RS I visited 5-6 reef forums per day, now I visit 2 RS & a local site(that is sometimes questionable). I feel welcome here & feel I can ask any question without feeling like its a dumb one.

07-23-2006, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
fishmom Tubeworm Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary I agree JFK. I am fairly new to the saltwater aquarium hobby (a little over a year) and have certainly made my mistakes along the way. It is nice to know that I can ask questions without feeling like a total dummy here as opposed to other sites.

07-23-2006, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,902 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary I could not agree more JFK...I think there is just a genuine love of the hobby here and members are very considerate of others...I love the philosophy and atmosphere which RS premotes. Everyone wants to help one another and keep them interested in the hobby. Negative comments do not foster this philosophy or do they nurture an interest in reefing. This is one of the greatest things about RS...a genuine love of the hobby and enthusiastic members who REALLY do their best to help and encourage..THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.... __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

07-23-2006, 03:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary Yep, this is a friendly site. One great thing about RS is that even if you share an opinion that differs from the majority, you will not be flamed. Ideas are shared freely and arguments are debated in a civilized manner. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

07-23-2006, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary It is very heart warming to read that the members here are comfortable and happy!! Thanks to everyone for making Reefsanctuary the awesome site that it is!!!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-23-2006, 07:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary This place is F-ing awesome! Very friendly and unrude people. __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

07-23-2006, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary this is my first forum and i wouldnt think of even going anywhere else... especially after hearing all of this- Ive never really been to those other sites.. only one locally but no one even goes on there, they have the same posts up after a week..... R.S. ROCKS!!! __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

07-23-2006, 07:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary Ah, ain't that sweet! Now, how about a nice group hug! __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

07-23-2006, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Something I've noticed bout Reef Sanctuary I think that is why the name "Reef Sanctuary" was chosen originally. I'm new to the hobby and new to the site, but everyone here immediately made me feel welcome and was glad to help. Once I found this forum, not only did my reef improve tremendously, but I have had the chance to make a lot of new friends and even meet a number of members personally (most at the Balt aquarium) and everybody is just really great. Now, I try to pass on the good advice I was given, while continuing to improve my knowledge and reef. Kudos to all at the Sanctuary and particularly to the moderators and staff. Should be some way we can give karma to RS. (Oh wait, you can become a contributing member if you are not alrady. . __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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