[bloodrayne]

Originally posted by monalisa
maybe they're are having a hidiously bad day

That's a shitty excuse...If you're having a problem at home in your real world life, keep it THERE...Kick your dog or shoot your boss, but don't come here and kick US...That goes ESPECIALLY for Moderators....Being drunk is no excuse either...A couple of years ago I posted on this forum after I came home from the club (twice, actually), and I didn't ban anyone, nor did I start any shit...I doubt that I would have had the ability to perform the functions involved in banning someone even if I had WANTED to....And, why would I want to start any shit?...I was feeling pretty damned good ;)

Originally posted by PR3SSUR3
Indeed, since those of us who have been previously banned with no explanation should be at least given advice that it might be down to our mere presence or persistence in a debate since we do not fire off personal derogatory remarks or defamation in any shape or form (unless we're clearly, obviously joking).

I really wish that I could help you with that...I can only tell you that Zwoti and I have never banned/would never ban anyone under those circumstances...And I still think of ALL the bullshit that has EVER gone on here, that was the absolute worst, and most uncalled for...When people who can't control THEMSELVES are given any type of control on a forum, stupid shit happens...You also have to consider the 'dishonesty' factor....If the mod who did that would have AT LEAST had the balls to say something like "Oops, I fucked up because I don't really know what the hell I'm doing"..."Well, I'm just an asshole and figured I could do whatever I wanted"..."I just didn't like that person"...Or give SOME explanation, it wouldn't have been quite AS bad...Liars piss me off....I'm gonna end this one right here before I say things I shouldn't...

Originally posted by PR3SSUR3
I wonder if someone can be banned purely through mods bowing to pressure in light of complaints received through PM? If so, are the complaints justified... or possibly overreaction/misinterpretation?

Oh...That HAS happened, in the past....But, NOT with me...That's bullshit, too...You HAVE to know what's going on, check out the situation and get both sides of the story...You CANNOT just say, "Okay who do you want me to ban?"...That makes me want to puke...I HATE puppets

Originally posted by PR3SSUR3
ISP bans would seem the logical option to stop the trouble returning.

I agree 100%

Originally posted by BloodRedFlower
You should be discussing the RULES, not the banning of that guy.

The request for banning someone was the catalyst that led to this thread which is to discuss a way to better define THE RULES...This thread wasn't really about whether or not someone should be banned...But, about what should be considered a 'bannable offense' and whether his comment would have been considered such...