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And what's wrong with criticising aspects of the Mac experience that suck noodles?

I agree as well.  Sad to see a mod press the submit button on a stupid comment, then try to defend it.

Zetetic Apparatchik wrote:

I might start a meta-thread about the the threads about the XYZ controversy.

Good for you!  Yeah!!!

Personally, Cee, I'm not really sure what being on topic would look like, as you hit about a hundred points in that stream-of-conciousness monster. Not sure what you want answered or addressed, just looks like an edition of "The Way I 'Cee' Things, by Cee." So I'll just quote-and-respond, because that can't be off topic.

I remember reading a dumbass  post saying " we don't let people who ask to be a MOD become one".  That's got to be the stupidest thing I ever heard!

It's actually an effective litmus tests. People who ask to be mods generally crave attention, and then make very poor mods. Besides, making that rule keeps us from being deluged with requests.

1) Not everyone wants to be a MOD, if the person has been around for a while has a cool personality and is good with people, MOD THEM UP! if you have a position open.

We should have thought of that. Here we've been randomly picking new mods. Which probably explains the unfortunate incident of the spammer who now runs a Clan room.

2) Your buddy from work may be cool with you but may not be a good MOD. (no I'm not saying this is how's it done)

Then what are you saying?

3) lets not just use friends you know for MODS. (not saying that's what your using, just making a point)

What is the point?

What was once a family forum, is turning,..... and the Darkside in Star Wars seems like a better place at times. Is it XYZ  or any other PeeCee loving or argumentive a-hole's fault?

You seem to think someone's choice of an OS affects their ability to contribute to the forums.

no, these forums get better or worse because of the leaders (the MODS and Admin's).

Not really. The makeup of members is the biggest mood affecter.

My (in 2001) 6 year old son used to post here, now if he was 6 years old I would not let him.

Good, he should be outside.

When I first start this post I stated "start calling someone a Whiney Bitch. (Leave that for us regulars)". I say that because I know the MODS would not mind, how could they, Allen says it, why can't the rest of us followers?.

That sounds like something a child would say to get their way. If you've got a 10 year old son, you've probably heard this, and I'm sure you wished he was mature enough to realize the proper time and place for things. We certainly think most members are... but there's always the ones that need time.

1) Not everyone wants to be a MOD, if the person has been around for a while has a cool personality and is good with people, MOD THEM UP! if you have a position open.

reefdog wrote:

We should have thought of that. Here we've been randomly picking new mods. Which probably explains the unfortunate incident of the spammer who now runs a Clan room.

Probably, probably not

2) Your buddy from work may be cool with you but may not be a good MOD. (no I'm not saying this is how's it done)

reefdog wrote:

Then what are you saying?

didn't think that was hard to understand, people can be cool people and not be able to deal with people online

3) lets not just use friends you know for MODS. (not saying that's what your using, just making a point)

reefdog wrote:

What is the point?

look as varouis people, not everyone who are good to be MODS stand out

What was once a family forum, is turning,..... and the Darkside in Star Wars seems like a better place at times. Is it XYZ  or any other PeeCee loving or argumentive a-hole's fault?

reefdog wrote:

You seem to think someone's choice of an OS affects their ability to contribute to the forums.

Not what I said or ment, read the whole line again slowly. But then again there are people who post in the MA forums who do

no, these forums get better or worse because of the leaders (the MODS and Admin's).

reefdog wrote:

Not really. The makeup of members is the biggest mood affecter.

mood and the way things are handled affect the whole, if you handle things properly the mood will stay right.

My (in 2001) 6 year old son used to post here, now if he was 6 years old I would not let him.

reefdog wrote:

Good, he should be outside.

that's a cop out of a answer, my take,- Forums are smurfed up because of everybody else, not my fault I take no responabilty. Your beginnning to sound like the government. am I wrong? ya? then post a real answer then.

When I first start this post I stated "start calling someone a Whiney Bitch. (Leave that for us regulars)". I say that because I know the MODS would not mind, how could they, Allen says it, why can't the rest of us followers?.

reefdog wrote:

That sounds like something a child would say to get their way. If you've got a 10 year old son, you've probably heard this, and I'm sure you wished he was mature enough to realize the proper time and place for things. We certainly think most members are... but there's always the ones that need time.

the line I said is the attiude people here take and have taken because of the ways MODS & Admins address and/or don't address problems here properly.

[No filter dodging. -Alien]

Zetetic Apparatchik wrote:

I might start a meta-thread about the the threads about the XYZ controversy.

Nah, start a whole website on it.

PS- His username is Alien, not Allen.

Ceemkm wrote:

Cause I know for a fact some  5'3" 95lb geek would watch what they say if the knew the other person knows them, and and is a 6'3" 245lb Puerto Rican felon.

Racist.

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Ceemkm wrote:

Thrica wrote:

Ceemkm wrote:

Cause I know for a fact some  5'3" 95lb geek would watch what they say if the knew the other person knows them, and and is a 6'3" 245lb Puerto Rican felon.

Racist.

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BTW the 6'3" 245lb Puerto Rican Felon is me http://homepage.mac.com/oatmeal/MAF/maxes/troutage2.gif

I don't care about that... bring it on.  I live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500.  Bring it on you whiney bitch....

jax wrote:

My question is this. What happens if I decide to call someone a whiney bitch? Do I get a get out of Big Brother/Perma Ban free card? Everyone who posts in MiniThink had to 'tone it down and play nice' awhile back with the birth of BigBrother (or whatever name it has taken at this point). I'm not trying to get anything going, I have NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER with either XYZ or Alien. I'm just saying there seems to be some division going on here. I've seen some people get banned for far far less offenses (compared to either of the parties mentioned in this latest 'fiasco'). Perhaps the rules need to be redefined, I don't know. Just because someone doesn't share popular views doesn't make them a bad person. I think the best thing would be to ignore certain posts and comments and resist the strong wanting urge to respond with the intra-web smack down that is 'Jane you whiney bitch...' Anyway, just my thoughts.

I would not follow their example.  You might get banned.  Placed into big bro and the lot.  Only some people can do things and not get a slap.  Big Brother.  This is not a democracy.  Privately owned.

jax wrote:

My question is this. What happens if I decide to call someone a whiney bitch? Do I get a get out of Big Brother/Perma Ban free card?

I'd assume you'd get an email from the local mod telling you to please tone it down and watch your step. AFTER one or two more of these requests getting ignored, you'd then be given a time-out.

Unless you're privvy to Alien's emails and mod-only access area, you don't know that this hasn't been addressed.

The mods here have already pointed out that he's been talked to. They'll no more divulge details than they would if you wanted to know all about Poster X's communications with the mods.

jax wrote:

KingFred wrote:

jax wrote:

My question is this. What happens if I decide to call someone a whiney bitch? Do I get a get out of Big Brother/Perma Ban free card?

I'd assume you'd get an email from the local mod telling you to please tone it down and watch your step. AFTER one or two more of these requests getting ignored, you'd then be given a time-out.

Unless you're privvy to Alien's emails and mod-only access area, you don't know that this hasn't been addressed.

The mods here have already pointed out that he's been talked to. They'll no more divulge details than they would if you wanted to know all about Poster X's communications with the mods.

I wasn't concerned with the details as it is (as you pointed out) none of my/anyone's business. My point is that there have been others timed out for less than that and that ultimately the whole thing could have been avoided by just ignoring the urge to respond in such a manner.

cheers.  not me mods.  hijacked by my gf.