Originally Posted By Doobie I'm sorry, but I really don't want this to meander into criticizing other posters styles. I think it's best that that stay out of this discussion at this point. Doobie.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "To StillThePassholder - if you wrote us to ask why you were banned and got no answer, I do apologize. That's not our policy. Doobie." Apology accepted. It wasn't as if I didn't have an idea why, as beaumandy and I were banned at the same time. We got into some regrettable situations to be sure. No harm done.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Wow...now THAT surely was my first Admin'd post. And for saying that I think we should all make an attempt to be more civil? Boy, I had heard a rumor that civility was disappearing in America but I was hoping it was just that. To steal from a once down-trodden American: Can't we all just get along?
Originally Posted By Mr X ***but the rules about what's said about other posters still apply*** as it suits you, apparently. ***especially here*** pretty obvious. ***And thanks for the insult.*** You mean the "red pen commies" thing? Funny you left THAT one up for all to see. Sans context. That would actually SUPPORT my "communist" jibe, Doobie. You should be able to see that, no? Anyway, it wasn't an insult. It was an observation.
Originally Posted By u k fan I really think it might be time to let this go. If we aren't able to discuss the poster in question then I feel that this topic has run it's course. Because we don't know specifics about this case it's difficult to determine if Mr X. is raising valid questions.
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< as it suits you, apparently. >>> by definition. <<< You mean the "red pen commies" thing? Funny you left THAT one up for all to see. Sans context. That would actually SUPPORT my "communist" jibe, Doobie. You should be able to see that, no? >>> I thought the context was all the red Admins. They're still there. And yes, I made the decision that a personal attack against me was fine. I've said I'll continue to talk about this and didn't feel a need to remove a comment directed towards me and not other posters. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Mr X No, Doobie, the context was what was BEHIND all the red admins. Obviously. ***by definition.*** Yes, master. It's your sandbox.
Originally Posted By Doobie By the time you made the post the comments were gone (or you wouldn't have had anything to post about). So I left the context that was there. That said, if you want it removed, let me know and I will. I think I've said all I can on the jonvn matter publicly. If you, Mr. X, or anyone else wants to continue the talk in email where you can express your opinion of how others post without worrying about being Admined, please feel free to email me at Doobie@LaughingPlace.com. I'll still leave this topic open and continue to try to remove inappropriate posts as has been done this morning. But if people wish to continue to post why they feel the policies here are unfair or inconsistent, that's fine. But I think I've addressed them as best as I can (though if I see something new, I will chime in). And again, if anyone wants to email me, we can talk somewhat more freely (though obviously I can't be specific on why jonvn was banned) Thanks. Doobie.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper "Yes, master. It's your sandbox." Man, why can't I get my wife to give in like that? You aren't just beating a dead horse at this point. You are making glue.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Can we go back to the Breast comments.... I am currently craving Mrs. Knott's Chicken!
Originally Posted By Mr X ***By the time you made the post the comments were gone (or you wouldn't have had anything to post about).*** For clarification, there were a couple of erased posts when I wrote that (thus the "commie" jibe), but by the time I'd posted or shortly thereafter almost everything around it was erased. Thus, the only things left standing were my commie jibe, along with Doobie's "thanks for the insult". I think it is fair to say that I would not insult the guy without good reason, and that's why I feel the context was important. Whatever. Anyway, this is all said and done (as many have implied). I'm tired, and disgusted. Likely banned for past transgressions at some point anyway. Doobie has already emailed me and warned me. So, I'm giving up. You can all just whatever...I really, really don't care anymore.
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Originally Posted By Mr X Itching to get myself banned? How? By speaking my mind? Funny, YOU were one of the first people to speak out against Bob Benchley, calling him a pussy. Now you've changed your opinion?
Originally Posted By Mr X I need to apologize for my comment about Doobie writing to me and warning me. I mistook his warning about one particular post to be a "warning" to watch what I say. He wrote to me again and clarified that he meant nothing more, and I believe that. So, I misunderstood his email and its intent. I apologize for that.
Originally Posted By Mr X What the heck was wrong with the other two posts above, I have no clue. I think the red pen guys are trigger happy!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Wow. This is the most bizarre thread I've ever run into. A guy, one who by his own admission is controversial and frequently very abrasive, gets banned. We have no way of knowing the details of what Jon did or what was intended by Admin (nor should we.) I was banned once (go figure ;-) ) and was allowed back a short time later. Not having much interest in being a drama queen I made no attempt to communicate my banning to anyone or login with a different name. After several days I wrote ADMIN inquiring as to why I was banned and if I could be allowed back. I was told why, and given my login back. This very likely could have been the case with Jon... it may still be the case. The over-reaction on this issue (in my opinion) it just completely out of line. Oh well. I'm probably wrong.
Originally Posted By Mr X RT, the part you missed was the part where Jon tried to write back in just to say "okay, goodbye everyone. here's my email". The management did erase that, over and over, and it became a very frustrating situation for him (you can perhaps imagine how annoying that might be?). And it snowballed from there. Not to mention the fact that the banishment came very much out of the blue.
Originally Posted By Mr X "out of the blue" meaning he's not changed his approach or style for over a year or more. surely one could argue "why" he violated the standards, heck you can interpret a set of rules any way you want right?, but the "when" part is truly weird.
Originally Posted By dshyates "and it became a very frustrating situation for him (you can perhaps imagine how annoying that might be?)." Do you mean for the moderator who had to keep going in and deleting posts from a banned poster? That probably was pretty annoying and not a good way to butter up the site owners.
