just. . .

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:51 pm

I'm not sure I like that remark so much.

Zag · Post by **Zag** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:54 pm

There really aught to be a "turn Cloud off" option when making a serious thread.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:54 pm

"There you go again. "--Reagan

kisara · Post by **kisara** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:56 pm

Cloud wrote:I'm not sure I like that remark so much.

Hey! And if the bot starts the flaming??? What are the rules on that? 'Cause it really sounds to me like he's trying to start something there.

Yes cloud, I don't think I like the tone of your typing.

LOL

Oh, I'm sorry.

Smart$%^# in me just popped-out there.

big ol'

metheus · Post by **metheus** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:00 pm

You ever douse a flaming bot with water, that'd be cool t o see.

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:00 pm

Cloud wrote:"There you go again. "--Reagan

Oooooo noooooo!!! not politics!! run away!

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:00 pm

Sorry my legs aren't built yet.

Post by **Rekka Alexiel** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:36 pm

Okay, I have too short of an attention span to read all of those copied posts... but here's my two cents, however scattered.

Censorship. I hate it. And that is essentially what these mods are doing. I really don't see how name-calling is grounds enough to sensor the rest of us from it, and in so doing, banishing those who do name-call. Of course, there are extremes. Name-calling can get nasty and vulgar. That is when people ought to be put in line, sent a PM to stop; not for minor "you idiot" banter amongst friends. I can personally say that I've called my close friends a couple names, not to be mean, but just to point out that they did or said something stupid. It ends there. I can understand how name-calling, however juvenile, can get out of hand... but I feel that action should only be taken when things have started to get out of control.

Granted, I believe I missed the whole thread in question. I checked out the thread early on and never really looked at the newer responses, mostly because I've been busy sitting on the FOH catwalk for three days in a row... So I know I'm only seeing part of this issue. But I feel like the mods' attempts to keep posters in line have taken the first step to completely recreate how this board, and its members, are perceived. I've talked with one of these banished members before, and I've always enjoyed their posts... I am disgusted that this has happened, that these banished members may not return because of this.

In the end, I'd really like to see what it was that caused all of this, to see for myself just what triggered such response.

This could have been handled differently. I don't believe that a quick banishment was the proper way to handle this. I think a simple PM would have sufficed. In your attempt to keep this board "clean" may just as well destroy it from within. Watch out.

kymaera · Post by **kymaera** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:56 pm

First of all, as several have said, I'm glad that this is out in the open.

I don't agree with the solution to the problem. From day one of posting,
momo had proved himself a nuisance, starting with minor things such as
digging up threads from years ago, building up with an arrogant,
condescending tone, then finishing up with both veiled and direct insults.
I think it's telling that so many people put him on their ignore list, including
myself. It's the first time that I've ever even considered putting anyone on
my ignore list on here and only the second time ever that I've put someone
on an ignore list on any msg board in the decade or so that I've been online.
Could Gabe and Uende have dealt with things in a better manner? Yes, but
I don't think that they were that far over the line considering what momo had
gotten away with at that point. That the punishment (and yes, despite
calling it a "time-out", that's what it amounts to) was equal for them isn't
something that I consider just.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:56 pm

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion.

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:09 pm

Cloud wrote:Everyone is entitled to his own opinion.

Quite the wiseguy today, aren't you, ya bot ya?

kittens · Post by **kittens** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:21 pm

I agree with kymaera (wow..... I have never thought I would

heeheehee kidding kidding

).

There is one thing I am very much worried about. I think beta is very active forum and this is a very good thing. I also appreciate all of the mods' and the admin's work. However, if they sensor too much, I am just afraid that this forum is not active too much (not to be able to say anything....).

I do not think I am only one person to be afraid of posting threads...... (plz do not get offended.....).

So I really really hope that it ganna be better.....

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:21 pm

Also? I am glad you appreciate those qualities.

Kujaku · Post by **Kujaku** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:46 pm

Well, I can't say I agree with what you Mods decided. Since Momo is in my ignore list (the only person in my ignore list), I can safely say that I will never have to hear his opinions on things, so far, that works for me.

Since I spoke to both Uende and Gabe, who are GREAT by the way, I am more relieve and will welcome them back once their suspension is over. I wanted to also thank Ashura for letting me know the situation.

The Mods know my opinion on this matter.

Gabe and Uende, here's to your return

Kujaku

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:46 pm

Interesting explanation. What did you talk about?