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65.96%
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2.13%
Agree with everything the mods say
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4.26%
Try a self imposed ban for however long
7
14.89%
ask the mods to remove my account
5
10.64%
ask the mods to ban me for a week or two
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Advice please
Jul 30th 2009 | 4:07 am
#136
Thread Starter
Banned
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 15,706
From: In Limbo
Re: Advice please
you see, that's just the kind of thing that people... well, some people... well, I at least - find irritating. You know perfectly well who his comment was aimed at, and it's a bit juvenile to pretend not to. If that sort of playground level of humour appeals, carry on, and I'll use my ignore button - which will be a shame, as I've only ever ignored a couple of people (AdrianTO and one other, can't even remember who now), and since much of what you post is helpful and/or amusing I wouldn't want to miss it. But this mega-flounce, and the imbecilic misinterpretation of other people's comments, is petty and pathetic and it should stop.
I think most of you have missed the point(s)
1) This thread was offering myself as a sacrificial lamb.
2) I had intended to give people a vehicle to vent re:
a) Posters like myself
b) The mods
Perhaps I should change my name to everyman or class clown? Perhaps then people would better see where I am usually comimg from?
As Iain so rightly said this forum is discussed on Farcebook, sadly few of the people who 'complain' on there have the balls to come and complain on here.
SO I offered myself up as the 'victim'.
Given the response of one or two I'm damn sorry I did, but at least I now know where I stand with them.
As for my response to MikeUK why was that anymore (or less) petty than the majority of his comments?
Jul 30th 2009 | 4:09 am
#137
no I aint
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,103
From: The dog house
Re: Advice please
They are also very good at interpreting banter as malice.
Jul 30th 2009 | 4:09 am
#138
NEMESIS
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,651
From: Toronto (from Manchester)
Re: Advice please
you see, that's just the kind of thing that people... well, some people... well, I at least - find irritating. You know perfectly well who his comment was aimed at, and it's a bit juvenile to pretend not to. If that sort of playground level of humour appeals, carry on, and I'll use my ignore button - which will be a shame, as I've only ever ignored a couple of people (AdrianTO and one other, can't even remember who now), and since much of what you post is helpful and/or amusing I wouldn't want to miss it. But this mega-flounce, and the imbecilic misinterpretation of other people's comments, is petty and pathetic and it should stop.
Last edited by iaink; Jul 30th 2009 at 4:21 am. Reason: Daz has a week off for an unprovoked personal attack
Jul 30th 2009 | 4:10 am
#139
Moderαtor Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 30,771
From: Upstate South Carolina
Re: Advice please
I have said MANY times I am open to receiving feedback, but all I get is positive "dont let them get you down" messages. If people have something to say about the forum, then say it to our faces, not behind our back on Facebook
In my time as a mod I have temporarily banned a grand total of two users, and both times it had the desired effect. CO has NEVER banned anyone other than spammers to my knowledge. Thats hardly "overzealous" in my opinion. Its pretty clear that if you post outside the guidelines, and it gets reported, then the mods will edit or delete.
However the harping about the moderation on this forum (in more than just this one thread) is detracting from the forums intended purpose, and if it continues, then action will be taken to clean it up , for better or worse.
If people are unhappy, and cant be bothered to find out both sides, well thats just too bad I'm afraid.
Jul 30th 2009 | 4:11 am
#140
Moderαtor Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 30,771
From: Upstate South Carolina
Re: Advice please
And before this gets any more personal, Im closing it, and will edit out anything resembling a personal attack.
OK, so make that three temporary bans now. Any more for any more?
OK, so make that three temporary bans now. Any more for any more?
Last edited by iaink; Jul 30th 2009 at 4:16 am.
