WeedTRACKER

***MadRiverTurtle*** · 08-05-2009, 03:23 PM

A while back some of us were pondering on what makes a tracker a good user (and in a sense, a good patient). We were trying to think of some short statements, something to share with the new users. I don't think I'm conveying this very well but it seems as though people always run into the same mistakes time and time again. We all know what good internet etiquette is but since Wter pertains to a very specific and unique community we do have a bit of our own "tracker etiquette". I came up with a few thoughts, most are common sense....

1. Call before you head out to a collective. This will avoid any issues such as early closing hours, 21 and up policies, closed membership and so on.

2. Private Message your caregivers before airing your specific complaints. For example, if a club shorted you then ask them about it and see what they can do. People make mistakes and issues can easily be resolved off the forum. Posting it on the board should be the next step if you don't receive an answer.

3. Be respectful in all your dealings with fellow users. People will be more likely to help you when you need it. This applies to both co-ops and your peers. Need help finding a specific strain? Don't know where a good deal is in your area? Other users might be more willing to give their time to you if they know you're not going to turn around and waste their time in other threads by being a jackass.

4. Stop thinking you deserve to always get something for free from a place. Free is free, it's not mandatory. A collective might be more willing to help you out if you're not blasting expletives and flames. Some co-ops have compassionate care programs and can be willing to help out patients who's financial situations are dire (see #3).

Anyone have some thoughts on this? What do you think makes a good Tracker?

dwynn8822 · 08-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Well i think a horse and a good indian sense is what's gotten me thru these years on WT

Eazy · 08-05-2009, 04:35 PM

Hello again, MRT!!!

Hey dwynn, how are you feeling these days?

I think tolerance of another's ideas and comments makes a good WeedTRACKER!

LK says it enough; "agree to disagree" and move on, period.

The constant wrangling makes us all look like idiots to the rest of the world and it tends to discourage the people on WeedTRACKER who want to get more involved -- the constant intolerance seems to be insufferable to them!

So, more tolerance, i.e., patience, politeness, no wrangling to get a point across.

dwynn8822 · 08-05-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eazy

Hello again, MRT!!!

Hey dwynn, how are you feeling these days?

I think tolerance of another's ideas and comments makes a good WeedTRACKER!

LK says it enough; "agree to disagree" and move on, period.

The constant wrangling makes us all look like idiots to the rest of the world and it tends to discourage the people on WeedTRACKER who want to get more involved -- the constant intolerance seems to be insufferable to them!

So, more tolerance, i.e., patience, politeness, no wrangling to get a point across.

Hi there Eazy, Feeling REALLY good right now, been walking without a walker or cane or the Hip Abduction brace for about 5 days now, BOTH my legs are the same length now after 10+ years, My Boys are doing AWESOME, sure i could complain about some stuff but we all have problems so in comparison mine are small to most, AND my Daughter called me today and that's ALWAYS a good day! How the heck are you doing Bro?
Just so this stays on topic lol, I think a good tracker is embodied in eazy's comment, "Tolerance" and "Compassion" are two words of many that i would use to describe a "Good" tracker, but just like Tolerance and Compassion are words that have many interpretations i think so is a "Good" Tracker. Peace ................ Dale!

wallawalla · 08-05-2009, 04:56 PM

Let me see! Oh my momma made a good tracker!!

kennabis · 08-05-2009, 05:36 PM

hhmmmm, what makes a good tracker..?!? well, garlic for starts, and maybe a little onion, not too much, then some italian parsley and basil, some oregano tomato and squash from the garden, pinch of sea salt and couple of grinds of pepper, bring this to a simmer.....

actually, someone who can put themselves in someone elses shoes, and not damage or tarnish the shoe', while wearing them

***tokermom*** · 08-05-2009, 05:39 PM

Welll...... since MRT asked, I would like to add something here.

Why do wters' go into co-op forums & make comments, if they themselves' have never been to that paticular co-op?
I understand the comments' on prices', they are sometimes' posted in the forum.
Still, if you don't like or agree with a certain co-op, it's simple, Don't go there.

I have been on wter for over 3 years'. I think of this site as a community.
Thats' what I LOVE about wter. There are so many that care here.
It hurts me to see people not getting along, especially over silly stuff.

We are so LUCKY to have a forum where we can all discuss the common thread we share in our lives'. Lets' make the most of it.
"Treat others' the way you want to be treated"

Eazy · 08-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwynn8822

Hi there Eazy, Feeling REALLY good right now, been walking without a walker or cane or the Hip Abduction brace for about 5 days now, BOTH my legs are the same length now after 10+ years, My Boys are doing AWESOME, sure i could complain about some stuff but we all have problems so in comparison mine are small to most, AND my Daughter called me today and that's ALWAYS a good day! How the heck are you doing Bro?
Just so this stays on topic lol, I think a good tracker is embodied in eazy's comment, "Tolerance" and "Compassion" are two words of many that i would use to describe a "Good" tracker, but just like Tolerance and Compassion are words that have many interpretations i think so is a "Good" Tracker. Peace ................ Dale!

Excellent! That was a monster of a surgery you just went through and I was worried for you. NICE!!! n', I'm still working off the hug ya gave me last time we bumped into each other -- DOUBLE NICE, lasted a long time!

And yes, many people give the words tolerance and compassion different meanings. Some people think that just opening the doors is tolerance and compassion, and it is. Others think low prices and high quality are compassion, and it is.

But still...if we just tolerate one another...it all works out in the end!

I think true tolerance fosters growth in many ways!

Agin'...glad to hear you are okay...the silence was defining for a bit there.

Hey...I never showed you a pick of my first homey!!! Here ya go -- you'd have luvved this dog, he'd point and snatch a bird out o' mid air!!!

...homey, smokin' a bone wit dah boys!

superface13 · 08-05-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokermom

"Treat others' the way you want to be treated"

Quoted For Truth

***rix*** · 08-05-2009, 06:11 PM

what makes a good tracker ?

what comes to my mind right away is someone who helps others ~

Valleygirl · 08-05-2009, 06:32 PM

What makes a good tracker?

Someone who posts pictures of kittens.

That is all.

silvercloud · 08-05-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rix

what makes a good tracker ?

what comes to my mind right away is someone who helps others ~

Mr rix seems to know what he's talking about ,or has close to seven figures in rep fooled ,lol ~ that is all

***MadRiverTurtle*** · 08-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valleygirl

What makes a good tracker?

Someone who posts pictures of kittens.

That is all.

I can do that!

Jeffster · 08-06-2009, 02:40 PM

This may seem too simplistic, but here goes:

"If you can't say something in a civil tone to someone, then don't say anything at all."

Of course we can agree to disagree, but put the emphasis on being nice, or at least civil, with the tone when addressing other Wters (patients, forum folks, vendors, admins and mods). Keep in mind, we are all here to exchange info on the very special topic of MMJ. If we all can't form a unified way here on Wter, what chance do we have convincing the non-MMJ folks to see things our way?

Eazy · 08-06-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadRiverTurtle

I can do that!

MY TURN!!!

hmmmm...let me see...I think more conspiracy videos would make us better WeedTRACKERS...so...a conspiracy video of your choice, please!!!

be-dazzle us with your favorite conspiracy video!!!

***ladyknight*** · 08-06-2009, 04:03 PM

I agree with several. Here is one that Rix and I were talking about.

Report instead of Reacting

Proceeder · 08-06-2009, 04:59 PM

sharing all the information you come across. Medical MJ related or not.

stuff like...

***happyjack*** · 08-06-2009, 05:18 PM

having a personalized smiley doesn't hurt either...

***MadRiverTurtle*** · 08-06-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eazy

MY TURN!!!

hmmmm...let me see...I think more conspiracy videos would make us better WeedTRACKERS...so...a conspiracy video of your choice, please!!!

be-dazzle us with your favorite conspiracy video!!!

I think I'd rather stab myself in the eye if that became the mark of a good tracker. Both eyes. But it'd be a good thread for that fantasy forum I mentioned in the $2 lb thread!!!

innerlight · 08-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokermom

Welll...... since MRT asked, I would like to add something here.

Why do wters' go into co-op forums & make comments, if they themselves' have never been to that paticular co-op?
I understand the comments' on prices', they are sometimes' posted in the forum.
Still, if you don't like or agree with a certain co-op, it's simple, Don't go there.

I have been on wter for over 3 years'. I think of this site as a community.
Thats' what I LOVE about wter. There are so many that care here.
It hurts me to see people not getting along, especially over silly stuff.

We are so LUCKY to have a forum where we can all discuss the common thread we share in our lives'. Lets' make the most of it.
"Treat others' the way you want to be treated"

Beautifully put tokermom.....the 2 capped words are key points......LOVE & LUCKY!!!

Eazy · 08-06-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadRiverTurtle

I think I'd rather stab myself in the eye if that became the mark of a good tracker. Both eyes. But it'd be a good thread for that fantasy forum I mentioned in the $2 lb thread!!!

true. so then...head on over to the fantasy forum and ...wait, is this a conspiracy to get me to get you to poke your eyes out and then blame me for the whole sha-bang???

Eazy · 08-06-2009, 07:47 PM

Question about being a better WeedTRACKER. A user just negative repped me that does not know me *and* they made a disparaging comment. My instinct is to give them positive rep n' words of encouragement but the impulsive side of me wants to give them negative rep and a snotty comment. I've examined both thoughts...the instinct, the impulse. I'm on the fence. I *want* to negative rep the user who flung some dung around, but...I don't.

What would make me a better WeedTRACKER...returning the negative rep stating; "You don't know me. Why would you say such a horrible thing to a stranger?", or...a positive rep n' the ole "I understand your dilemma, her's a little love to get you through today!"

Before you answer...it's a given I'd negative rep somebody who negative repped me, for no reason, and I know they know me and they know better than that and they were just being impulsive -- a love bump, no meanness intended, knowing they'd understand, eventually.

And, I'm not joking. I was pondering this while I was cleaning before I got back online.

Writing this...a big smile overwhelms me and I wanna leave positive rep!

hep' me a-fore I go and demote the user's rep by a leaf or some major bars!

And so you know...the last time somebody negative repped me, which is extremely rare...I did demote them good, on impulse -- I said..."eh, phuck it, that wasn't nice!". I went to their profile, found a post where they were judgmental, which was their complaint, and quoted the statement and left the disapproval! I felt bad afterwards, but obviously, it was meant to be cuz it feels right today.

But, the other character...the user in question...he's got a vibe like somebody we've all seen here before, you can feel it!

***Eden Therapy*** · 08-06-2009, 07:55 PM

In cyber space, we must all remember that there are real people behind the typing and act with love & respect towards our fellow patients and human beings!

***yousmokestress*** · 08-07-2009, 05:34 PM

I'd have to agree with Rix, one of the key points of being a good tracker is someone who is willing to take the time out of there day to answer questions and/or help another patient in need.

08-05-2009, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
*MadRiverTurtle* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norcal <3 Co-Op: No Vendor: No Patient: Yes Posts: 13,171 Rep Power: 556076	What Makes a Good Tracker? A while back some of us were pondering on what makes a tracker a good user (and in a sense, a good patient). We were trying to think of some short statements, something to share with the new users. I don't think I'm conveying this very well but it seems as though people always run into the same mistakes time and time again. We all know what good internet etiquette is but since Wter pertains to a very specific and unique community we do have a bit of our own "tracker etiquette". I came up with a few thoughts, most are common sense.... 1. Call before you head out to a collective. This will avoid any issues such as early closing hours, 21 and up policies, closed membership and so on. 2. Private Message your caregivers before airing your specific complaints. For example, if a club shorted you then ask them about it and see what they can do. People make mistakes and issues can easily be resolved off the forum. Posting it on the board should be the next step if you don't receive an answer. 3. Be respectful in all your dealings with fellow users. People will be more likely to help you when you need it. This applies to both co-ops and your peers. Need help finding a specific strain? Don't know where a good deal is in your area? Other users might be more willing to give their time to you if they know you're not going to turn around and waste their time in other threads by being a jackass. 4. Stop thinking you deserve to always get something for free from a place. Free is free, it's not mandatory. A collective might be more willing to help you out if you're not blasting expletives and flames. Some co-ops have compassionate care programs and can be willing to help out patients who's financial situations are dire (see #3). Anyone have some thoughts on this? What do you think makes a good Tracker? MadRiverTurtle says..Questions, Problems, Concerns? Contact the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Need a quick way to find your local caregiver? Visit our To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2009, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
dwynn8822 Pickle Power! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sylmar Co-Op: NO Vendor: No Patient: yes Posts: 1,466 Rep Power: 89822	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? Well i think a horse and a good indian sense is what's gotten me thru these years on WT dwynn8822 says..Aces and Jokers or Assholes and Jackasses take yer pick! " So Dark The Con of Man! " "You can't handle the Truth!"

08-05-2009, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eazy WT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 2,347 Rep Power: 42942	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? Hello again, MRT!!! Hey dwynn, how are you feeling these days? I think tolerance of another's ideas and comments makes a good WeedTRACKER! LK says it enough; "agree to disagree" and move on, period. The constant wrangling makes us all look like idiots to the rest of the world and it tends to discourage the people on WeedTRACKER who want to get more involved -- the constant intolerance seems to be insufferable to them! So, more tolerance, i.e., patience, politeness, no wrangling to get a point across. Eazy says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2009, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
wallawalla WT SENIOR MEMBER Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antelope Valley Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 6,119 Rep Power: 259177	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? Let me see! Oh my momma made a good tracker!! wallawalla says..Grow your own!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2009, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
kennabis om shivaya hara ganja om Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: planet earth Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 2,632 Rep Power: 262664	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? hhmmmm, what makes a good tracker..?!? well, garlic for starts, and maybe a little onion, not too much, then some italian parsley and basil, some oregano tomato and squash from the garden, pinch of sea salt and couple of grinds of pepper, bring this to a simmer..... actually, someone who can put themselves in someone elses shoes, and not damage or tarnish the shoe', while wearing them kennabis says..you mean, uhhh, i'm not my name?!? nope, you're a flesh and blood human, that "uses" a fictitious name! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2009, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
*tokermom* Smokie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: on top of a small mountain Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 4,566 Rep Power: 501291	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? Welll...... since MRT asked, I would like to add something here. Why do wters' go into co-op forums & make comments, if they themselves' have never been to that paticular co-op? I understand the comments' on prices', they are sometimes' posted in the forum. Still, if you don't like or agree with a certain co-op, it's simple, Don't go there. I have been on wter for over 3 years'. I think of this site as a community. Thats' what I LOVE about wter. There are so many that care here. It hurts me to see people not getting along, especially over silly stuff. We are so LUCKY to have a forum where we can all discuss the common thread we share in our lives'. Lets' make the most of it. "Treat others' the way you want to be treated" tokermom says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Questions, Problems, Concerns - Contact the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Center To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
*rix* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 17,262 Rep Power: 898380	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? what makes a good tracker ? what comes to my mind right away is someone who helps others ~ rix says.. Questions, Problems, Concerns - Contact the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

08-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Valleygirl A Naked Hug is just a spark of Negativity away... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LA CANADA, CA Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 315 Rep Power: 2739	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? What makes a good tracker? Someone who posts pictures of kittens. That is all.

08-06-2009, 02:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jeffster We decide which is right, and which is an illusion Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC, CA Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 1,846 Rep Power: 82323	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? This may seem too simplistic, but here goes: "If you can't say something in a civil tone to someone, then don't say anything at all." Of course we can agree to disagree, but put the emphasis on being nice, or at least civil, with the tone when addressing other Wters (patients, forum folks, vendors, admins and mods). Keep in mind, we are all here to exchange info on the very special topic of MMJ. If we all can't form a unified way here on Wter, what chance do we have convincing the non-MMJ folks to see things our way? Last edited by Jeffster; 08-06-2009 at 07:47 PM.. Reason: Modified description

08-06-2009, 04:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
*ladyknight* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 14,315 Rep Power: 603999	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? I agree with several. Here is one that Rix and I were talking about. Report instead of Reacting ladyknight says.. "Choose Your Battles Wisely" "Report instead of Reacting"

08-06-2009, 04:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Proceeder Forgets p*word daily Join Date: Jun 2009 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient**: YES Posts: 28 Rep Power: 38	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? sharing all the information you come across. Medical MJ related or not. stuff like...

08-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
*happyjack* more human than human Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LBC Co-Op: No Vendor: No Patient: Yes Posts: 4,713 Rep Power: 304691	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? having a personalized smiley doesn't hurt either... happyjack says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...and they couldn't prevent Jack from feeling happy Need help? Contact the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-06-2009, 07:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
Eazy WT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 2,347 Rep Power: 42942	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? Question about being a better WeedTRACKER. A user just negative repped me that does not know me and they made a disparaging comment. My instinct is to give them positive rep n' words of encouragement but the impulsive side of me wants to give them negative rep and a snotty comment. I've examined both thoughts...the instinct, the impulse. I'm on the fence. I want to negative rep the user who flung some dung around, but...I don't. What would make me a better WeedTRACKER...returning the negative rep stating; "You don't know me. Why would you say such a horrible thing to a stranger?", or...a positive rep n' the ole "I understand your dilemma, her's a little love to get you through today!" Before you answer...it's a given I'd negative rep somebody who negative repped me, for no reason, and I know they know me and they know better than that and they were just being impulsive -- a love bump, no meanness intended, knowing they'd understand, eventually. And, I'm not joking. I was pondering this while I was cleaning before I got back online. Writing this...a big smile overwhelms me and I wanna leave positive rep! hep' me a-fore I go and demote the user's rep by a leaf or some major bars! And so you know...the last time somebody negative repped me, which is extremely rare...I did demote them good, on impulse -- I said..."eh, phuck it, that wasn't nice!". I went to their profile, found a post where they were judgmental, which was their complaint, and quoted the statement and left the disapproval! I felt bad afterwards, but obviously, it was meant to be cuz it feels right today. But, the other character...the user in question...he's got a vibe like somebody we've all seen here before, you can feel it! Eazy says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Eazy; 08-06-2009 at 09:13 PM..

08-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
*Eden Therapy* Eden Therapy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Co-Op: yes Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 1,841 Rep Power: 22745	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? In cyber space, we must all remember that there are real people behind the typing and act with love & respect towards our fellow patients and human beings! Eden Therapy says.. I volunteer at Eden Therapy for you To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Eden Therapy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. is our name, compassion To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. is our aim! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Please, call your city council representative and ASK THEM TO REJECT THE 4TH ORDINANCE!!

08-07-2009, 05:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
*yousmokestress* Devils only deal with greed and lust. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: {SFV} Co-Op: yes Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 1,572 Rep Power: 14205	Re: What Makes a Good Tracker? I'd have to agree with Rix, one of the key points of being a good tracker is someone who is willing to take the time out of there day to answer questions and/or help another patient in need. yousmokestress says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I love working with Green Horizon Colletive -Chatsworth! Check out our forum here! : To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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