Ben Holcomb
EF5
Google pushed this out to my phone overnight. What are your thoughts?
Barton graduate studying to become a storm chaser
Barton graduate studying to become a storm chaser
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Barton graduate studying to become a storm chaser
- Thread starter Ben Holcomb
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rdale
EF5
Uhhh...
Warren Faidley
Supporter
I would not be too hard on him. Sounds like he is going to study meteorology. Sometimes the media kind of distorts things by their questions. Then again, I'm looking into a Chasing PhD from the University of Vulgeria by next spring. 
KPryor
EF0
I've been interviewed by local news before and nothing ever comes out in the story quite the way it should. They often make people sound kinda dumb, whether they are or not. They don't do it intentionally. They just try to write a lighthearted story and it comes across as juvenile. Sounds like he plans to continue his education, so best of luck to him.
Joe Cameron
EF1
Going back and reading the article again, that title of it is way off base.
Warren Faidley
Supporter
I believe this is a byproduct of people thinking there is a job title of "Storm Chaser" where you are paid to chase storms. There is never clarification that storm chasing involves many things from photography to research and TV "Meteorologists". But even researchers and TV mets. can only chase for a very limited time of the year, unless you come up with a great publicity gimmick.
Joe Cameron
EF1
I wish... Put me on a salary and stipend, i'll be gone in a heartbeat.
Joey Ketcham
EF4
I don't understand what the point of that news article was? They must have had a very slow news day or something.
rdale
EF5
It's called "Small town America." It still exists to this day.
KPryor
EF0
Yes, I live in a rural area with a small town newspaper. Honestly, it's nice still having a world where things like that make the local news.
Joey Ketcham
EF4
I don't mind articles highlighting someone's unique hobby, such as storm chasing, but maybe it's just the way the article is written? It just seems odd.
KPryor
EF0
Yea, I'll give you that. It's definitely a little different.
