Asked to wiegh in, so...
 

Just joined, not really up on the history of this issue, but I feel the entire argument is a moot point.

It would seem that some people are going to follow the rules and some aren't. We're dealing with a human nature issue here.

I'm quite pleasantly surprised at the consistant level of intelligence and forethought of most of the posts on this forum. I'll try like hell to live up to it. I've not yet read anything that has come close to offending me. The random "attack" comes as part and parcel with an open forum.

And of course, every so often someone's going act the fool - I'm sure I will- but, like it or not, it's going to happen. A "ban" does nothing but provoke the banned individual to return with greater vitriol. So you can ban and feed the fire, or you can be patient and not sweat the small stuff.

Just my opinion, but what do I know? I'm an asshole.

Well that's good. Hopefully people will use it as an opportunilty to come back if they really want to and an innocent partner won't be banned even if their partner gets banned.

Basically, it's all good if we all use common sense and if something is borderline, send the person a message either on the forum or PM. and if they just say FuckYou, then ban them. Life is all about giving second chances. But the person given the 2nd chance has to honor that too. And some of us might make mistakes in a couple of threads (yah, guess what, I've done that), but when told in one way or another that that's a no-no, I respected that and learned from it. Someone that isn't willing to respect others and the mods deserve to get baned. but the other people and the mods need to give that person the benifit of the doubt, that maybe they were taken the wrong way or maybe they're are having a hidiously bad day. I don't know, maybe I'm just too tolerant of people, but I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.

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Thank you...That was another point that I have TRIED to make, time and time again...Especially in discussions with other moderators...

Welcome to the forum...We've always got room for another asshole here :p


Hey...That just reminded me of the genetically engineered monkey on South Park :D

HAHA...That's actually happened to me a few times...lol


But...I never banned anyone for it...

Even if you don't Like the Grateful Dead, please read the lyrics.

Artist: The Grateful Dead
Song: Uncle John's Band

Well the first days are the hardest days,
Don't you worry any more, 'Cause when life looks like easy
Street, there is danger at your door.
Think this through with me, let me know your mind.
Woh - oh, what I want to know, is are you kind?

It's a buck dancer's choice my friend; better take my advice.
You know all the rules by now and the fire from ice.
Will you come with me, won't you come with me?
Woh - oh, what I want to know, will you come with me?

Goddamn, well I declare, have you seen the like?
Their walls are built of cannonballs, their motto is
Don't tread on me. Come hear Uncle John's Band playing
To the tide, come with me, or go alone.

It's the same story the crow told me;
It's the only one he knows.
Like the morning sun you come and like the wind you go.
Ain't no time to hate, barely time to wait,
Woh - oh, what I want to know, where does the time go?

I live in a silver mine and I call it Beggar's Tomb;
I got me a violin and I beg you call the tune
Anybody's choice, I can hear your voice.
Woh - oh, what I want to know, how does the song go?

Come hear the Uncle John's Band by the riverside
Got some things to talk about, here beside the risin' tide
Come hear Uncle John's Band playing to the tide,
Come on along, or go alone,
He's come to take his children home.
Woh - oh, what I want to know, how does the song go?

Come hear Uncle John's Band by the riverside,
Got some things to talk about here beside the risin' tide.
Come hear Uncle John's Band playing to the tide, come on
Along or go alone, he's come to take his children home.

Groovy dude....don't bogart that joint.
http://www.undereternityblue.com/Log/images/smokin.jpg

Just thought the lyrics kinda fit the situation. Great Jerry pic too! Thanks. :)

Re: Asked to wiegh in, so...
 

See, this n00b gets it!!!!!!!!!! :D

Re: Re: Asked to wiegh in, so...
 

but at least he admits it and almost asks for it!

I feel I've come alittle late to the party...
This is a hard topic to get straight. Bans won't really stop personal attacks and name calling. This an internet forum, it comes with the territory. Anonymity breeds assholes. As nice as it would be, not everyone will get along. Clashes will happen, and harsh word will be written. Where to draw the line.....I couldn't say, nor would I want to. I certainly don't envy your position.
I personally don't care what anyone says about me. I take it with a grain of salt. No offence, but this forum and the people here are not that important in my life to get so worked up about. You all seem like nice people and I like being here, but for better or worse, I will most likely never meet any of you in 'real life'. We will never hang out and watch a movie together.
I don't know if this is any help at all, but here it is anyway.....