Forum Ignorance

[rrford]

DA, I like you. But it is the epitome of Forum Ignorance and lack of etiquette, IMO, to bump every known thread about a particular topic. Especially one that has been addressed to death and will naturally come back on it's own in time.

Someone that knows how to reach me, please let me know when we return to normal. (Well, forget normal. Let's say to regular posting.) :noidea

[SDG]

But He answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working."

[The Dean]

It was noticed by others as well. In fact, it was addressed in the Admin area.

Agenda?

[rrford]

Just Daniel being Daniel and yanking chains.

Doesn't change the Word one bit, though. Does it?

[The Dean]

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

I do love the Word.

[Brother Strange]

It was noticed by others as well. In fact, it was addressed in the Admin area.

Agenda?

OK,

So tell me how to get into the Admin area. :killinme

[The Dean]

OK,

So tell me how to get into the Admin area. :killinme

:killinme

[Barb]

DA, I like you. But it is the epitome of Forum Ignorance and lack of etiquette, IMO, to bump every known thread about a particular topic. Especially one that has been addressed to death and will naturally come back on it's own in time.

Someone that knows how to reach me, please let me know when we return to normal. (Well, forget normal. Let's say to regular posting.) :noidea

You sure you mean DA and not db?!

That was the one I noticed before I went to bed...:sshhh

[chaotic_resolve]

You sure you mean DA and not db?!

That was the one I noticed before I went to bed...:sshhh
I believe DA bumped some "Magic Hair" threads and offended rrford in doing so.

:drama

[Sheltiedad]

Did someone get banned because they bumped a few threads? Just curious...

[rrford]

I believe DA bumped some "Magic Hair" threads and offended rrford in doing so.

:drama

Typical. Poor man can't tell the difference between irritation and offense.


The day anything on this place really offends me is the day it is time to push the "Off" button and re-enter reality.

[Ronzo]

Did someone get banned because they bumped a few threads? Just curious...
I sure would like to know why he's banned.

If he truly is banned for bumping that stuff, what's up with that?

[Nahum]

I sure would like to know why he's banned.

If he truly is banned for bumping that stuff, what's up with that?

Agreed.

Alll of us bump things we are interested in discussing. I don't get it.

Are we sure this was the reason why he was banned?

[Monkeyman]

When did this occur???? Ford, u gettin' dudes banned again???

[Ronzo]

Agreed.

Alll of us bump things we are interested in discussing. I don't get it.

Are we sure this was the reason why he was banned?

Nope. That's why I was asking for clarification. SD brought it up as a question as well. Nothing was stated that it was the reason.

[Ronzo]

Typical. Poor man can't tell the difference between irritation and offense.


The day anything on this place really offends me is the day it is time to push the "Off" button and re-enter reality.

Right. Because these are not real people and they don't live in reality themselves. It's all a figment of our imagination.

[COOPER]

Did someone get banned because they bumped a few threads? Just curious...
:sos

[COOPER]

I sure would like to know why he's banned.

If he truly is banned for bumping that stuff, what's up with that?

Agreed.

Alll of us bump things we are interested in discussing. I don't get it.

Are we sure this was the reason why he was banned?

Nope. That's why I was asking for clarification. SD brought it up as a question as well. Nothing was stated that it was the reason.

Did we ever get an answere if he got banned for getting bumped?

[rgcraig]

In Admin Review - I'd suggest no more comments while it's being reviewed.

[COOPER]

In Admin Review.

Are you like the official at a football game watching the instant re-plays after a Coach Challenged the call?

Will the call be over-turned?.....................:drama the suspense....:popcorn2:girlpopcorn:covereyes

[rgcraig]

Are you like the official at a football game watching the instant re-plays after a Coach Challenged the call?

Will the call be over-turned?.....................:drama the suspense....:popcorn2:girlpopcorn:covereyes

Yep - I'm ironing my striped shirt right now.:sshhh

[Sheltiedad]

I just want to mention that I am not questioning an admin decision, I am just wondering if there is a policy that I am not aware of that was violated. If just being annoying is grounds for banning then I should have been banned long ago. :)

[freeatlast]

I'll drop back when Dan's back. Buh bye.

[Pragmatist]

I just want to mention that I am not questioning an admin decision, I am just wondering if there is a policy that I am not aware of that was violated. If just being annoying is grounds for banning then I should have been banned long ago. :)

I think bumping numerous threads without adding substantive comment is considered spamming and is not allowed. Although there are times, I would LIKE to ban people for being annoying.:)

[Theresa]

:drama

[Brother Strange]

I would just like to be the official presiding over who gets banned. :D

[Brother Strange]

As for me, I would be disappointed if m' little buddy Dan got banned. After all, he keeps things interesting even though he might get on rrford's last nerve once in a while.

If I were to ban everyone that got on my nerves from time to time, there would be nobody left except PO, Scott, Barb, Ferd and one or two more.

But then, what do you expect out of old men set in their ways? :D

[tamor]

As for me, I would be disappointed if m' little buddy Dan got banned. After all, he keeps things interesting even though he might get on rrford's last nerve once in a while.

If I were to ban everyone that got on my nerves from time to time, there would be nobody left except PO, Scott, Barb, Ferd and one or two more.

But then, what do you expect out of old men set in their ways? :D

I bet I'm one of the two more.........:curtsey

[chaotic_resolve]

I think bumping numerous threads without adding substantive comment is considered spamming and is not allowed. Although there are times, I would LIKE to ban people for being annoying.:)
DA wasn't the only one bumping threads yesterday . . .

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I would just like to be the official presiding over who gets banned. :D

You forgot, they did away with those powdered wigs!

:lol

[Brother Strange]

I bet I'm one of the two more.........:curtsey

:killinme

You are more peaceful than a ladies golf meet on a lazy Sunday afternoon. :D

[tamor]

:killinme

You are more peaceful than a ladies golf meet on a lazy Sunday afternoon. :D

That sounds kinda boring..........:tricycle:tricycle

[Brother Strange]

You forgot, they did away with those powdered wigs!

:lol

I have my own and don't have to remove or powder it. :D

[Pragmatist]

DA wasn't the only one bumping threads yesterday . . .

I didn't mention any names, merely speaking of the principle.

[Brother Strange]

That sounds kinda boring..........:tricycle:tricycle

Well, it is a notch above a walk in the local Garden of Memories (cemetery) on a lazy Sunday afternoon. :killinme




j/k j/k j/k

[tamor]

Well, it is a notch above a walk in the local Garden of Memories (cemetery) on a lazy Sunday afternoon. :killinme


j/k j/k j/k

Garsh, thanks. NOT.....

:razz :razz :razz

[Brother Strange]

Garsh, thanks.....

:razz :razz :razz

You just need to stir things up once in a while. Since I'm an expert, let me give you a pointer or two. First, find something that someone said that you disagree with. Don't just let it slide with a soothing, casual remark in passing. Say something like,

"HEY! THAT'S NOTHING BUT A LIE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE PITS OF HELL AND IF YOU HAD ONE BRAIN CELL LEFT BETWEEN YOUR EARS, YOU WOULD KNOW IT WAS A LIE."

Now, that would rock the boat a little bit. You will note:

1. You did not say HE lied but the lie came from hell. So, you are safe.

2. You did not say that he did not have any brain cells but only specualted that IF he had any. So you are safe there too.

3. you did not say that he was empty headed, only speculated that IF he had anything between his ears. Safe there also.

4. If you did not get things stirred up on the forum, you can rest with the assurance that you got things stirred up in the Admin area. You can sit back and relax as you can only imagine what they are saying to each other there.

5. One way or another, you will have things going. Ask Elder Epley. :killinme

[COOPER]

To Bump or not to Bump......


It's only a bump.....it should not bother anyone.

If a bump bothers some one they need to get over it.

Sounds like a personal problem. And sounds like a whiner.

Call a whambulance some one bumped a thread.:bigbaby:tissue:bigbaby

[Pragmatist]

To Bump or not to Bump......


It's only a bump.....it should not bother anyone.

If a bump bothers some one they need to get over it.

Sounds like a personal problem. And sounds like a whiner.

Call a whambulance some one bumped a thread.:bigbaby:tissue:bigbaby

It is irritating when old threads are bumped and nothing has been added. This happened on one of the previous forums where someone bumped all of his old threads and obliterated the first page of that day's threads. The forum is not a free for all. People just need to show some class.

[Amos]

It is irritating when old threads are bumped and nothing has been added. This happened on one of the previous forums where someone bumped all of his old threads and obliterated the first page of that day's threads. The forum is not a free for all. People just need to show some class.

Thank you for the wise words.

A person who continues to make a nuisance of himself or herself, and refuses to behave in a manner consistent with good manners and good sense needs to get the message somehow.

Some folks have a hard time receiving any kind of instruction, and resent any kind of check on their behavior.

Perhaps the banned individual falls somewhere into this category.

[Amos]

To Bump or not to Bump......


It's only a bump.....it should not bother anyone.

If a bump bothers some one they need to get over it.

Sounds like a personal problem. And sounds like a whiner.

Call a whambulance some one bumped a thread.:bigbaby:tissue:bigbaby

Would you be referring to an administrator as a whiner with a personal problem?

That is treading close to the edge, isn't it?

[chaotic_resolve]

A person who continues to make a nuisance of himself or herself, and refuses to behave in a manner consistent with good manners and good sense needs to get the message somehow.
Well, you're still here . . .












































:lol :haloplug

[COOPER]

Would you be referring to an administrator as a whiner with a personal problem?

That is treading close to the edge, isn't it?

Don't start trouble.......*sigh*...."was I referring to an Administrator":smack What wrong with you?


I am referring to folks that have a case of complaints and get annoyed by everything.

Amos, I am offended.

[Nahum]

Thank you for the wise words.

A person who continues to make a nuisance of himself or herself, and refuses to behave in a manner consistent with good manners and good sense needs to get the message somehow.

Some folks have a hard time receiving any kind of instruction, and resent any kind of check on their behavior.

Perhaps the banned individual falls somewhere into this category.


Way harsh.

[COOPER]

Originally Posted by Amos
A person who continues to make a nuisance of himself or herself, and refuses to behave in a manner consistent with good manners and good sense needs to get the message somehow.Well, you're still here . . .


:lol :haloplug

That right there is funny I don't care who you are.:killinme

[COOPER]

Way harsh.Ya' think?

[tamor]

You just need to stir things up once in a while. Since I'm an expert, let me give you a pointer or two. First, find something that someone said that you disagree with. Don't just let it slide with a soothing, casual remark in passing. Say something like,

"HEY! THAT'S NOTHING BUT A LIE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE PITS OF HELL AND IF YOU HAD ONE BRAIN CELL LEFT BETWEEN YOUR EARS, YOU WOULD KNOW IT WAS A LIE."

Now, that would rock the boat a little bit. You will note:

1. You did not say HE lied but the lie came from hell. So, you are safe.

2. You did not say that he did not have any brain cells but only specualted that IF he had any. So you are safe there too.

3. you did not say that he was empty headed, only speculated that IF he had anything between his ears. Safe there also.

4. If you did not get things stirred up on the forum, you can rest with the assurance that you got things stirred up in the Admin area. You can sit back and relax as you can only imagine what they are saying to each other there.

5. One way or another, you will have things going. Ask Elder Epley. :killinme

That is not the way it works! THAT'S NOTHING BUT A LIE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE PITS OF HELL AND IF YOU HAD ONE BRAIN CELL LEFT BETWEEN YOUR EARS, YOU WOULD KNOW IT WAS A LIE.

Now, you will note:

1. I did not say YOU lied but the lie came from hell. So, I am safe.

2. I did not say that you did not have any brain cells but only specualted that IF you had any. So I am safe there too.

3. I did not say that you were empty headed, only speculated that IF you had anything between your ears. Safe there also.

4. If I did not get things stirred up on the forum, I can rest with the assurance that I got things stirred up in the Admin area. I can sit back and relax as I can only imagine what they are saying to each other there.

5. One way or another, I will have things going. Ask Elder Epley. :killinme:killinme:killinme

[tbpew]

:killinme

You are more peaceful than a ladies golf meet on a lazy Sunday afternoon. :D
'prit near seven decades of living on the official books and this is the best metaphor you could toss out there...:sos

sir, please step away from the keyboard and keep your fingers where we can see them....:nod

[COOPER]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange
You just need to stir things up once in a while. Since I'm an expert, let me give you a pointer or two. First, find something that someone said that you disagree with. Don't just let it slide with a soothing, casual remark in passing. Say something like,


No....Just let me bump my, "Are you Ex-UPC thread"

And see what happens.

[tbpew]

Way harsh.

which way?

if a poster attempts to:
1.not use specific names or initials
2.use words like "some folks" and "perhaps"

how can an opinion get inserted into the public conversation without falling into the category you would call "way harsh"?

It was a singular occurence of an opinion being posted on a thread involving 'banning'.

PP, I'd be honored to be a part of covering your back any time I am able. Could you help me understand your assessment here.

[Michlow]

It is irritating when old threads are bumped and nothing has been added. This happened on one of the previous forums where someone bumped all of his old threads and obliterated the first page of that day's threads. The forum is not a free for all. People just need to show some class.

Ahhh...so this would apply also when someone simply answers 'Amen" or "Good post", or just a smiley like this :D

Because honestly, they are not REALLY adding anything, per se.

In fact, maybe we need to start a Quality Post Commision, so that all the any poster who consistently adds nothing of import can be escorted to the door. :rolleyes:

[chaotic_resolve]

DA, I like you. But it is the epitome of Forum Ignorance and lack of etiquette, IMO, to bump every known thread about a particular topic. Especially one that has been addressed to death and will naturally come back on it's own in time.

Someone that knows how to reach me, please let me know when we return to normal. (Well, forget normal. Let's say to regular posting.) :noidea

I just want to mention that I am not questioning an admin decision, I am just wondering if there is a policy that I am not aware of that was violated. If just being annoying is grounds for banning then I should have been banned long ago. :)
:hmmm I doubt bumping threads was the reason . . . after all I count 3 bumped by DA and 4 bumped by DB. DB isn't banned.

It's more likely one or more persons were upset with the subject of the threads . . . one has been locked-down. here (http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=1654)

[Michlow]

:hmmm I doubt bumping threads was the reason . . . after all I count 3 bumped by DA and 4 bumped by DB. DB isn't banned.

It's more likely one or more persons were upset with the subject of the threads . . . one has been locked-down. here (http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=1654)


Well if people can get banned simply because some don't like what they have to say, well, none of us are safe! :drama

[tbpew]

:hmmm I doubt bumping threads was the reason . . . after all I count 3 bumped by DA and 4 bumped by DB. DB isn't banned.

It's more likely one or more persons were upset with the subject of the threads . . . one has been locked-down. here (http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=1654)
wow, just imagine if that is more at the core of the recent actions then the whole "I've been banned for *bumping* with big fat dictators":killinme

I wonder if our 'rush to *bump* to judgement' folks will feel a strange kindred spirit with the a former prosecutor in Durham, NC.?

[Nahum]

Posted by Amos:

Thank you for the wise words.

A person who continues to make a nuisance of himself or herself, and refuses to behave in a manner consistent with good manners and good sense needs to get the message somehow.

Some folks have a hard time receiving any kind of instruction, and resent any kind of check on their behavior.

Perhaps the banned individual falls somewhere into this category.


Posted by Pastor Poster:

Way harsh.

which way?

if a poster attempts to:
1.not use specific names or initials
2.use words like "some folks" and "perhaps"

how can an opinion get inserted into the public conversation without falling into the category you would call "way harsh"?

It was a singular occurence of an opinion being posted on a thread involving 'banning'.

PP, I'd be honored to be a part of covering your back any time I am able. Could you help me understand your assessment here.

Everyone knows which poster we are talking about, so to say the following in regard to that poster is way harsh to me.

"Some folks have a hard time receiving any kind of instruction and resent any kind of check on their behavior.

Perhaps the banned individual falls somewhere into this category.

I know Daniel, and if Amos is who I think he is, I know him fairly well. Both of them are good people. I just hate to see snap judgements regarding situations we know very little about.

[Felicity]

It's true that several threads were bumped by 2 different people. One gets banned and the other doesn't. So the reason had to have gone beyond the "bumping".

Looking at it from the back row seat here it seems like there's some inequality but then I guess the judgment call is made from those more qualified than spectators sitting in the back row. :)

[tbpew]

Everyone knows which poster we are talking about, so to say the folowing in regard to that poster is way harsh to me.



I know Daniel, and I if Amos is who I think he is, I know him fairly well. Both of them are good people. I just hate to see snap judgements regarding situations we know very little about.

PP, I am asking for you to consider the manner of engagement that D.A. regularly engages those he deems antagonists from his point of view, and then consider the manner in which Amos framed his opinion about what could be at work with D.A., and then determine if the atmosphere that accompained Amos' post was 'way harsh'.

But bro, I am not going persue this any further with you. I value your voice in this little neck of the woods.

[Michlow]

It's true that several threads were bumped by 2 different people. One gets banned and the other doesn't. So the reason had to have gone beyond the "bumping".

Looking at it from the back row seat here it seems like there's some inequality but then I guess the judgment call is made from those more qualified than spectators sitting in the back row. :)

Admin's Pet! Admin's Pet! :tricycle

[tbpew]

It's true that several threads were bumped by 2 different people. One gets banned and the other doesn't. So the reason had to have gone beyond the "bumping".

Looking at it from the back row seat here it seems like there's some inequality but then I guess the judgment call is made from those more qualified than spectators sitting in the back row. :)
...or even the back pew.

[Nahum]

PP, I am asking for you to consider the manner of engagement that D.A. regularly engages those he deems antagonists from his point of view, and then consider the manner in which Amos framed his opinion about what could be at work with D.A., and then determine if the atmosphere that accompained Amos' post was 'way harsh'.

But bro, I am not going persue this any further with you. I value your voice in this little neck of the woods.

Bro, no one on this forum has butted heads with DA more than me. I promise.

I just feel it unfair to speak negatively about someone who is not here to defend himself.

Personally, I think this thread should be closed.

BTW, thanks for your kindness. You're a pal.

[Nahum]

I suggest some of us take the day off folks.

See ya tomorrow.

[Felicity]

"Antagonism" is in the eyes of the beholder perhaps? To be honest considering the number of posts Dan makes I think he handles himself impressively well. That doesn't mean those who get in the ring with him don't get frustrated -- he has his own style to be sure, but I think he fights fair overall.

Just my opinion. From the back pew ........er, I mean row. LOL. :)

[Pragmatist]

I think spamming or nuisance posting is a legitimate issue. The forum is for all of us and we (and admin) decide as a community what is allowable. If one person bumps all their threads and it removes all the other threads from that day (which happened on another forum) I do not think it should be acceptable. I am not speaking of whatever happened yesterday because I don't know what happened. But anything goes shouldn't be acceptable either. That isn't in the rules, it's just MY opinion. The forum is for the enjoyment and edification of the majority, IMO.

[Ferd]

the french are wonderful people.















































I just wanted to join in and say something ignorant on a forum.

[Amos]

I think spamming or nuisance posting is a legitimate issue. The forum is for all of us and we (and admin) decide as a community what is allowable. If one person bumps all their threads and it removes all the other threads from that day (which happened on another forum) I do not think it should be acceptable. I am not speaking of whatever happened yesterday because I don't know what happened. But anything goes shouldn't be acceptable either. That isn't in the rules, it's just MY opinion. The forum is for the enjoyment and edification of the majority, IMO.

I agree.

I also think admin has to have the leeway to address things that aren't specifically covered in the rules, but that can have a negative effect on the forum.

Another thing to consider is that we really don't know why he was banned.

The idea that it was the bumping of all the threads is really only an assumption. There may be an issue we don't know about.

[Margies3]

In Admin Review - I'd suggest no more comments while it's being reviewed.

Bro, no one on this forum has butted heads with DA more than me. I promise.

I just feel it unfair to speak negatively about someone who is not here to defend himself.

Personally, I think this thread should be closed.

BTW, thanks for your kindness. You're a pal.

I agree. Back on page TWO, we were asked by Renda to make no more comments while this is being reviewed. Here we are on page SEVEN.

this reminds me of a class full of 13 year olds. My 13 year old absolutely has to have the last word - even if you agree with him, he still has to have the last word. My 17 year old was like that at the age of 13 as well. So I know that my young one will grow out of it. But folks.............. I'm wondering here..................

[Tina]

In Admin Review - I'd suggest no more comments while it's being reviewed.

Since this seems to have been ignored, I'm going to lock this thread for now. If one of the other admins thinks it needs reopened later, they can do so.

[rgcraig]

In Admin Review - I'd suggest no more comments while it's being reviewed.

:drama

Thanks Tina - you beat me to it!