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Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:15pm

Smoke2much   Offline
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I'm not happy here.  My posts are being edited or deleted without prior notice or warning.  I understand that there appears to be an issue between one of the members and one of the moderators but it is none of my business and I want no part of it. 
The posting of a contentious news item is a request for opinion.  If I am not allowed to express my opinion there is little point in inviting it, and no point in removing posts that actually support the point made by the origional poster.

Deleting of posts IMHO is an abuse of the role of the moderator.  My posts were in no way abusive and did not attack any member of the forum or national government.

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Reply #1 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:26pm

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Will, IM me your post, I'm curious what it was about now.  lol
 

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Reply #2 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:26pm

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And no, there's no issue, btw. Wink
 

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Reply #3 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:29pm

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It was the one where I stated that I didn't give a rats ass about something that it now seems I am not allowed to mention.  I also stated:"It is wrong to expect that those who are injured in defense of their country get billed for it. "

I do not appreciate being censored.

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Reply #4 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:32pm

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Will & Scott. At the risk of sticking my big nose in where it's not wanted.  I always understood it's not possible for a mod to delete an individual reply without removing the complete topic. I don't know if this is still the case. Roll Eyes

PS. The forum script automatically changes certain offensive words.
 

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Reply #5 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:39pm

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Fair enough about the offensive language, I acknowledged in my response that I was out of order to use the word.

One of my posts was deleted, it disagreed with Scott who I felt was out of line with a comment that he made.  It has gone, I was censored and I am thus not happy. 

I have no problem with you comenting on this Hagar, none at all.

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Reply #6 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:40pm

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If that's the case, then three of my replies on the thread in question were eaten simultaneously.  Awfully big coincidence.
 

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Reply #7 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:51pm

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On a lighter note, I was a mod on the old Ultraboard forum. I would never consider editing anyone's posts, not sure it would have been possible anyway.
However, I once deleted a complete topic by mistake. Imagine my horror. I sent a PM to the unfortunate member explaining what happened but he never replied & didn't return. This is the first time I've told anyone else about that incident. One reason I no longer do the job.

Things have changed a lot since those days although we did get the occasional troublemaker. I used to mail Pete & let him deal with it. Wink
 

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Reply #8 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 2:57pm

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I do not see myself as a troublemaker.  Even when offended I remain polite and explain what has offended me.  If I upset someone I have the decency to apologise in public, on the thread in question.

In the 9 months that I have been a member here I have been involved in a maximum of four or five disagreements, all of which have been either resolved amicably or the other party has been requested to leave because they have become abusive.

I censor myself, I don't appreciate others doing it for me.
 

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Reply #9 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:01pm

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I'm often viewed as a troublemaker for stating my honest opinion, political correctness be damned.  It's truly not my intent, and I've stated this here on a number of occasions.

Will and I are perfect examples of how two people, from two different cultures, can disagree completely, yet remain respectful towards each other.

I mean, he's wrong more times in one day than most people will be in a lifetime, but he swallows that reality with honor and pride.   Wink
 

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Reply #10 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:01pm

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Will is correct;  what he wrote was not out of line, but I was in deleting the relative threads by all parties en masse without discussing it with him.  My only thought was to remove the entire argument and restore some order to a situation that had gotten out of hand.  I have apologized to him, and while I may have handled it a bit wrong, I still stand by my decision to delete the offending posts.  In the future it will no longer be a problem, and I will consult Pete first in these matters.
 

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Reply #11 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:05pm

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I mean, he's wrong more times in one day than most people will be in a lifetime, but he swallows that reality with honor and pride.   Wink


!!!  LMAO !!!

Fair comment Pippin, please feel free either to lock this one or let it roll.

Spleen vented, feeling better now...

Arrrh

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Reply #12 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:06pm

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Will. I have always considered you a polite & valued member of this forum. I'm not sure what's going on here but never considered you to be a troublemaker. Hope I didn't give that impression. Roll Eyes

I find it's sometimes all too easy to misinterpret what people are saying. In the past I've taken strong offence at what turned out to be the most innocent of comments. I simply read them the wrong way. This still happens now on the odd occasion. I now try to read things through carefully several times or even sleep on it before replying.
 

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Reply #13 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:14pm

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No mate, I just meant that if I was a trouble maker I would expect to be pulled up.  I'm not so I don't.  You have never managed to offend me yet, and if you did I'd probably ignore it 'cos you're too darn helpful to upset!

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Reply #14 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:32pm

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Thanks mate. Seems it's all resolved now anyway. I hope so, although it does help to vent your spleen sometimes. Wink

PS. Scott. I'm not sure you're entirely convinced. You come across as a highly articulate person who enjoys intelligent discussion. This sometimes results in your provoking arguments by not letting something go. You must have the final word trying to get your point across. I might be completely wrong but that's how I see it. I recognise this as one of my own failings. We have much in common. Wink
 

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Reply #15 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 3:42pm

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No I don't.  lol j/k

Nah, I know that I always try to get the last word, but there are many times when I'm easily proven wrong, and I'll own up to it.

I'm often called an idealist, and I truly believe in doing the right thing because its the right thing to do.

Sometimes that gets me in trouble, admittedly.  However, I'm able to sleep at night knowing that I've done what's right, know what I mean?

For the record, again, I'm not here to start trouble.  Those of you who have been around while I have (despite that not being a long time) should know that by now.

I'm here to learn more about F$, get a good chuckle (like when Will says something wrong), and maybe share the little bit of knowledge I've accumulated along the way.

I've always said that I'm a brutally honest person, even if it hurts someone's feelings.  If someone is offended by that, I'm sorry, and I hope they know that hurting them wasn't my intent.

But I'm the kind of person who would much rather be told the truth, no matter how hurtful it is, than be told a lie.

Here's an original Scottism:

"The truth sometimes hurts, a lie always does." Wink

The easiest way to deal with me is to sometimes just ignore me.  That's what Sarah does.

Look at that, Will wants to be like me so much he went and got himself a bride named after my girlfriend.  What an a$$.
 

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Reply #16 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 4:06pm

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I have to make some response but i'm to tired to think of anything witty.  So I hereby poke my tongue out at Scott and point out that the only person who is wrong more often on this forum is him!

So there!

Will Wink
 

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Reply #17 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 4:18pm

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Remember there is only one person who has the last word around here. And thats PETE!!!
But I can still make an annoying post, poke my tongue out at everyone and lock the thread Tongue
Mind you if I want to remain a mod around here maybe I shouldn't do this Grin
Ouch aaarrrggghhh ooooof. Sorry Pete, ouch, I was, oooof, kidding, eeeeek!

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Reply #18 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 4:21pm

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LAST WORD!!! Grin

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Reply #19 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 4:32pm

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The last words are normally THE END! Grin
 

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Reply #20 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 4:38pm

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Reply #21 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 4:39pm

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Don't worry if a post or two gets deleted. Any flame war I get into see's the whole topic deleted. Tongue
 

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Reply #22 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 6:40pm

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HI guys - I may delete this whole thread (after you involved have had a chance to read it all) as it's kinda irrelevant - reminds me of a hungry man biting his own arm .. Grin

I had no part in 'censoring' anything....

I DO indeed sometimes delete what I consider to be unfriendly or negative posts from time to time - usually this is the 1st sign that a ban is about to happen ....  8)

All part of keeping the house tidy.

I've said it before - I used to hate forums because they were unwelcoming & had a negative atmosphere. That can't be allowed to happen here. I didn't read the posts or have much of an idea what they were about but I have no time for any of the following:

Petty putdowns
Vieled racist comments
Anti american or anti *any* country comments
Rudeness to other members
Anything other than warm welcome for new members

We do have trouble from time to time. It's inevitable. Some people leave.  & The forums continue to grow & remain friendly & fun for the rest of us that manage not to take it all too seriously!!  8)
 

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Reply #23 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 7:19pm

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I'm certainly not planning on going anywhere Pete!  My arm is now well and truly bitten and I no longer feel hungry.

Will 8)
 

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Reply #24 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 10:52pm

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On a lighter note, I was a mod on the old Ultraboard forum. I would never consider editing anyone's posts, not sure it would have been possible anyway.
However, I once deleted a complete topic by mistake. Imagine my horror. I sent a PM to the unfortunate member explaining what happened but he never replied & didn't return. This is the first time I've told anyone else about that incident. One reason I no longer do the job.


Things have changed a lot since those days although we did get the occasional troublemaker. I used to mail Pete & let him deal with it. Wink

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Reply #25 - Sep 25th, 2003 at 10:55pm

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Hah hah, good one Mark.
 

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