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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.
George Tincher
EF5
Sometimes, talking can be great. Other times, it can be annoying. But there are clearly times for each. But that is just my preference. I enjoy hearing a chaser explain what is going on, as sometimes the camera can't capture all that is happening. There are also times when I just enjoy watching something that is breath-taking without any commentary.....while nature does all the talking.
However, talking can at times make a video. The humorous stuff is what I really enjoy. Like the video where these two guys (I apologize for not remembering who) were shooting tornado video and some kind of huge bug comes through the open window and gets on one of the chasers. For a moment he seems to totally forget the tornado as he tries to get that bug off him and figure out what it was. In went something like this: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! That's a big bug on me! What the hell?!?!" Sometimes stuff like that is outstanding.
However, talking can at times make a video. The humorous stuff is what I really enjoy. Like the video where these two guys (I apologize for not remembering who) were shooting tornado video and some kind of huge bug comes through the open window and gets on one of the chasers. For a moment he seems to totally forget the tornado as he tries to get that bug off him and figure out what it was. In went something like this: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! That's a big bug on me! What the hell?!?!" Sometimes stuff like that is outstanding.
Glenn Dixon
EF2
I would personally like to take all the credit for that.
Thank you, thankyouverymuch......I'm here all week.......
Wesley Luginbyhl
EF4
When on a solo chase it is fairly easy to keep the silence in the video, but after being on numerous chases with a car full of people I have given up on that. I just make sure I personally dont say anything too stupid or scream like a 2 year old. Personally as it goes for not talking during the video, I could care less. Its my video, if people dont want to hear me they can turn down the volume. I dont enjoy the screaming myself, but if your not getting somewhat excited about a tornado on the ground (in open country), why did you just drive all day. Maybe someday when I have seen over 100 tornadoes or something I MAY not get that excited about them, but since I am still only at about 20, i am gonna keep acting the way I do. Some of the best videos are made the best by what is being said in the background.
MatthewCarman
I agree and I get tired of listning to people all the time screaming or saying Oh My God. It gets annoying and I dont like listning to it being I am a cristian.
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Scott Weberpal
EF5
My thoughts...
#1 - To each their own. If someone wants to hoot and hollar, let them. It's their video. If you don't like their video style, don't watch it or turn down the volume.
#2 - To anyone worried about the public perception of storm chasing...why? Do it because you enjoy it and don't worry about what other people think. The last thing I'm worried about is whether or not Joe Public thinks I'm a crazy adrenaline junkie or not.
#3 - 95% of people who sell video don't get their name with the video on TV, why would they care what people hear? Any counter argument to this would bring me back to my other point - why worry about what Joe Public thinks?
#1 - To each their own. If someone wants to hoot and hollar, let them. It's their video. If you don't like their video style, don't watch it or turn down the volume.
#2 - To anyone worried about the public perception of storm chasing...why? Do it because you enjoy it and don't worry about what other people think. The last thing I'm worried about is whether or not Joe Public thinks I'm a crazy adrenaline junkie or not.
#3 - 95% of people who sell video don't get their name with the video on TV, why would they care what people hear? Any counter argument to this would bring me back to my other point - why worry about what Joe Public thinks?
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