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I think things would run much better if no one was edited or deleted, but after one warning, a person personally attacking another poster should be suspended for a week or whatever. That fixes the problem really quickly. An edit or delte is like a time out. sooner or later you just need to spank someone and they will stop.
 
So, from what I am understanding I can attack the post, but not the poster..so instead of saying that "You are a lack witted fool" I can say that the post was foolish and lacked any wit..have I got this correct?

YES! By attacking the post you encourage the person defend their view/post/opinion. By insulting the person all that leads to is the person insulting you back. And then you insult them back... and then they insult you back... you two are really pissed off and the rest of us have to read post after post of bullshit.
 
Ideally. But it's really up to the mods to do as they see fit to keep this place sane.

hahahaahaaahaha I love a challenge..so if I can get away with this formula, I feel quite confident that the person it would be directed towards would fully understand my intent....or may have already..
 
I'm also curious what of mine got edited. I don't go back and reread my posts.
 
And I disagree, I think people get more upset when their post is deleted versus the one part that is a personal insult changed/edited. I get that people for whatever reason some times needs to vent. I'd rather let their 5 paragraphs of brilliance stand with just a small edit then delete the entire thing because of one "you're an idiot" in it.

But that is just me and I am always open to discussion about how I mod and for ways I can do it better.

In the spirit of open discussion...

When you see "edited by moderator's name" at the bottom of a post, it smacks to me of a kind of censorship where we change peoples' writing.

That said, I personally read virtually every thread and post on the site, aside from truebluefan's news updates. I don't ever recall you or any other mod deliberately abusing the extra mod functions to penalize a particular poster. I can see that if you're the one being edited that you feel picked on, and if someone else's gets missed, it may seem unfair. Oh well.

I once was driving down the street in Palo Alto at the same speed as the other cars. Cop pulls me over for speeding (40 in a 35). I said, "look at all those other cars, they were speeding too!" and the cop said, "I pulled YOU over." She clearly had no clue who any of us drivers were. It wasn't picking on anyone, just that I had a red car :)

And for the record, I ask to be treated like any member of the site. Mods are free to edit my posts, delete my posts, whatever. I have 38,500+ of them. I won't miss a few here and there.

:-)
 
I can't remember what it was and since it doesn't happen often I don't believe it was intended or a problem. The reason I remembered it was because it's unusual for you to do that.

It's quite possible it was intended, but was meant in jest.

I tell Mags to "F off" all the time. That guy is an ass-clown, and it's not an attack, because even he admits it's truth. That's why I like Mags.
 
In the spirit of open discussion...

When you see "edited by moderator's name" at the bottom of a post, it smacks to me of a kind of censorship where we change peoples' writing.

That said, I personally read virtually every thread and post on the site, aside from truebluefan's news updates. I don't ever recall you or any other mod deliberately abusing the extra mod functions to penalize a particular poster. I can see that if you're the one being edited that you feel picked on, and if someone else's gets missed, it may seem unfair. Oh well.

I once was driving down the street in Palo Alto at the same speed as the other cars. Cop pulls me over for speeding (40 in a 35). I said, "look at all those other cars, they were speeding too!" and the cop said, "I pulled YOU over." She clearly had no clue who any of us drivers were. It wasn't picking on anyone, just that I had a red car :)

And for the record, I ask to be treated like any member of the site. Mods are free to edit my posts, delete my posts, whatever. I have 38,500+ of them. I won't miss a few here and there.

:-)

So I need to stop posting in red?
 
hahahaahaaahaha I love a challenge..so if I can get away with this formula, I feel quite confident that the person it would be directed towards would fully understand my intent....or may have already..

I will fully understand your intent.
 
hahahaahaaahaha I love a challenge..so if I can get away with this formula, I feel quite confident that the person it would be directed towards would fully understand my intent....or may have already..

That's fine if you want to push things but why? This forum is fun as hell when we're debating and arguing about our opinions and points of view. But the insults are just a conversation killer and ultimately ends with someone upset and pissed off.
 
That's fine if you want to push things but why? This forum is fun as hell when we're debating and arguing about our opinions and points of view. But the insults are just a conversation killer and ultimately ends with someone upset and pissed off.

SPD, My Dog..I have been on good behavior ever seance the other day when you edited me, and I made a point of concession. Not to worry, I am just teasing you while you are so hormonal and venerable..
 
SPD, My Dog..I have been on good behavior ever seance the other day when you edited me, and I made a point of concession. Not to worry, I am just teasing you while you are so hormonal and venerable..

I don't think "venerable" has EVER been used to describe SlyPokerDog before...
 
SPD, My Dog..I have been on good behavior ever seance the other day when you edited me, and I made a point of concession. Not to worry, I am just teasing you while you are so hormonal and venerable..

LOL! You've been great. I have no problems with any of you. That was my original point in all of this. If I see an insult I will edit it. It's never personal.
 
he seems defensive and a tad bit wounded, does he not?

I think you meant "vulnerable". The word you used means "accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character"--which is what made it so funny. :)
 
I think you meant "vulnerable". The word you used means "accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character"--which is what made it so funny. :)

lol oopsi..yeah

Note to self, Must wear glasses if you are going to use spellchecker..
 
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I thought you misspelled "neutered."
 
The difference between insulting a post and a poster is miniscule. That was a stupid thing to say instead of you are stupid. Same point. It shouldn't be that hard to toe that line.

It's a shame that SPD has to keep taking a bite out of the same shit sandwich because we can't follow a rule as simple as that.

Go Blazers
 
Sly, I flagged your post. Just as a test. I didn't even know the report option was there.
 
oh..a mischievous thought..we could all flag every post......

Except the flagging feature alerts in the main mod forum and mods from other forums on S2 will think you're being serious. That could quickly lead to a Microsuck situation were multiple people are banned and entire threads are deleted. Believe it or not but the other mods are not as nice as the Blazer mods.
 
I think SPD is acting defensive and like a bully. And I'm going to tweet about it!
-John Canzano
 
Except the flagging feature alerts in the main mod forum and mods from other forums on S2 will think you're being serious. That could quickly lead to a Microsuck situation were multiple people are banned and entire threads are deleted. Believe it or not but the other mods are not as nice as the Blazer mods.

You had to go and take all of the joy out of that..lol
 
Except the flagging feature alerts in the main mod forum and mods from other forums on S2 will think you're being serious. That could quickly lead to a Microsuck situation were multiple people are banned and entire threads are deleted. Believe it or not but the other mods are not as nice as the Blazer mods.

I'll stop flagging all your posts as "Yet another fascist act by Herr Sly" then.
 
I haven't had a post edited in a long time. Denny, my rehab is complete.
 

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