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[Road Guy]

Well it’s almost that time again and we had an unfortunate instance last time with someone posting an exam question after the exam (about a week after)

We normally close the board down on test day and for most of the weekend.

I am curious to take input if we should add on a few days to this due to the actions of one dumb___ last time or if we keep it the same?

Also a reminder to newbie’s to read the forum rules, remember your ncees agreement. We don’t condone any type of cheating here or posting exam questions (while we (not me personally of course) do poke some fun at them and accuse them of being slow and outdated )

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

Hey RG - it might be worth noting that said offender was caught by NCEES staff that monitors this site, and subsequently disciplined by his state board. See page 5 of this newsletter:

Licensure Exchange

Moral of the story, don't be that guy.

 

[NCcarguy]

I would close it down on exam day, and next Saturday, but no more.....face it, if someone is stupid enough to not follow the rules that are handed out in front of them, they probably don't need to be an engineer to start with, that's ALL we do.....follow rules!

 

[Guest]

^^^ I completely agree. As the responsible party for the forum you have done your due diligence by CLEARLY stating and repeating rules consistent with the NCEES agreement and established a group of moderators to keep tabs to ensure such violations if they are to occur are quickly remedied.

Definitely shut it down Friday and Saturday - maybe even Sunday for good measure.

:2cents:

JR

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Wasn't the last guy a new member? Maybe memberships shouldn't be granted the week after.

I'm with NC. Two days ought to be plenty to defuse the urge to purge. Sunday at the latest, but I definitely think it should be back up Monday.

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

Maybe memberships shouldn't be granted the week after.

I don't agree with that. Right after exam week is a big time for new members to sign up and post about their experience, their feeling on if they passed, and the loooong wait. If they can't sign up then, they probably won't.

I think everyone just needs to be on the lookout for funny business and notify mods when needed.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^^Makes sense. You might want to put a banner or headline someplace reminding everyone of the confidentiality rules then. Maybe flash a screen during the signup procedure.

 

[TXengrChickPE]

^^Makes sense. You might want to put a banner or headline someplace reminding everyone of the confidentiality rules then. Maybe flash a screen during the signup procedure.

Great idea! put it up where the you post the members who pass... make it obnoxious so it's impossible to miss. I would just have (in big, bold, font) "DO NOT POST ANYTHING ABOUT SPECIFIC EXAM QUESTIONS!" Then, in smaller font, remind everyone about the confidentiality rules and everything.

 

[kevo_55]

Moral of the story, don't be that guy.

Best saying ever:

Don’t befriend the idiot.

Don’t talk to the idiot.

Don’t bring the idiot.

 

[IlPadrino]

I don't understand the need to close the forums at all... No one (and I do mean NO ONE) should have any doubt what they're allowed to discuss. We don't need scrolling banners or flashing text to remind us. Maybe I lean too far to the right, but I'm all about personal responsibilty and avoiding the need for government to protect us from ourselves.

 

[GTScott]

Close them down..better safe than sorry.

 

[bigray76]

Shutting them down on Friday through Sunday is probably the best... this gives both the PE and FE candidates at least a whole day to cool off before possibly posting something in anger (or happiness).

The last thing I wanted to do when I took the test was come home and get online... I needed a few days away from everything after taking the exam.

-Ray

 

[Flyer_PE]

I tend to agree with IlPadrino. If somebody is going to be an idiot, they'll be an idiot regardless of any action you may take. Most people can't be saved from themselves. A large reminder/warning in place of the countdown clock for the first couple of days will ensure the rule is known to any new members. The fact that a pretty good sized hammer was dropped on the last offender should be an effective deterrent.

Jim

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Maybe the thread from the NCEES guy should be stickied to the top of the page.

 

[TMcKeonPE]

None of you people are responsible enough to call yourselves engineers anyway. A real engineer guided by his principles and his faith would never be tempted to break the Agreement.

Once some of you grow up you might want to visit a forum for real engineering talk.

 

[Dark Knight]

None of you people are responsible enough to call yourselves engineers anyway. A real engineer guided by his principles and his faith would never be tempted to break the Agreement.
Once some of you grow up you might want to visit a forum for real engineering talk.

Now, I am sure this is one of you guys but, on the other hand, TMcK is very capable of being that idiot.

 

[Road Guy]

None of you people are responsible enough to call yourselves engineers anyway. A real engineer guided by his principles and his faith would never be tempted to break the Agreement.
Once some of you grow up you might want to visit a forum for real engineering talk.

what about the force?

 

[GTScott]

Hey doooooods...anyone remember what time the kegger is tonight?

 

[Guest]

None of you people are responsible enough to call yourselves engineers anyway.

Ummm ... Isn't that a little like that kettle calling the pot black T'Piddy or Bid Daddy T or whatever you are calling yourself today.

I think YOUR signature line speaks quite well to the responsibility and maturity you have exuded while participating on this forum.



Sincerest regards,

JR

 

[TMcKeonPE]

Witty smileys and mudslinging can't cover the fact that this board is run by a bunch of children who obviously don't care what it means to be an engineer. I thought things might have changed since I left last time but I apparently expected too much.

For anyone looking for serious PE preparation tools and discussions, don't waste your time here.