Forum Ignorance

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by Pragmatist

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

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.

[chaotic_resolve]

Originally Posted by 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.)

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by chaotic_resolve

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

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

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by chaotic_resolve

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

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"

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.

Originally Posted by tbpew

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]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Admin's Pet! Admin's Pet!

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by 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.

...or even the back pew.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by tbpew

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.