How come? Department

[moreluck]

power grab ??? Like a coup ???

 

[over9five]

How come I get this when I go to Teamsternet?

"This board is currently offline.

Still working!

We are going to be offline for the rest of the week.

There are a couple of system updates to perform and also several complaints to address.

Thank you!

-Phil"


Very little moderation over there, and Phil keeps getting sued. Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Jones]

Over,

This is a quote that Jones posted in another thread:
" and someone is going to start getting warnings for "thread derailment" if they keep it up."

Now, we all know who this was directed towards, but this is what I was referring to. If this is done to one person because he interjects something irrevelant into the thread, can this not happen to every other poster in every other thread on this forum?

If it a "flame" of another individual then I agree, a warning should be forwarded to the offending party, but to do it because there were off topic posts in the thread and no reported offenses within the posts, where does it stop?

What I'm saying is that is a precedent can be set with actions like that, and when setting precedent, it can be construed as a "power grab" if not done carefully by those involved.

It was a joke . The posts were deleted because it was turning into a flame war. Going off topic happens all the time and is no big deal. No one is getting warnings for "Thread derailment".

 

[Nimnim]

It was a joke . The posts were deleted because it was turning into a flame war. Going off topic happens all the time and is no big deal.

Whoa there, mods aren't allowed to backtrack like this. Your word is law. All those that defy get a banhammer.

I'm thinking the stress is getting to you.

Take a nice bath and come back renewed for the fight!

 

[Catatonic]

over9 I'm not sure why you're getting your feathers ruffled on this one. I think you have actually done a good job over the years in your role as moderator here.

That's only temporary ... I think his time will come.

 

[Lue C Fur]

Hey Jones...thanks for giving me another warning. You ever hear of the STD saying?

 

[Anonymous 10]

Hey Jones...thanks for giving me another warning. You ever hear of the STD saying?

I've never had a warning.

 

[Jones]

I've never had a warning.

It's really not that hard to follow the TOS, and you're a testament to that.

 

[Anonymous 10]

It's really not that hard to follow the TOS, and you're a testament to that.

I think its because I'm a steward and I really know how to follow the rules. Or tow the line. Rules are made to be followed and I've made a career out of it so far.

 

[iowa boy]

It was a joke . The posts were deleted because it was turning into a flame war. Going off topic happens all the time and is no big deal. No one is getting warnings for "Thread derailment".

Sorry Jones but I didn't find it funny. It really looked like a veiled threat to me. Thats why I brought it up.

 

[Jones]

Sorry Jones but I didn't find it funny. It really looked like a veiled threat to me. Thats why I brought it up.

My bad then, I should have been clearer.

 

[curiousbrain]

How come the grass is always greener on the other side?
Do small creatures have scientists that try and figure out why big creatures exist?
Do big creatures have scientists that try and figure out why small creatures exist? Nah, that'd be insane.
Does Bud Light have drinkability? The twelve empties next to me say yes, but my stomach says no.
McDonalds is nasty. No question there, just an opinion.
Is there any such thing as a fact, anymore? If so, whose facts are superior? In which case, isn't it an opinion? Bah.
Why is my dog only fluffy on certain days - does he have a fluffy pill hidden under the couch he takes when I'm not looking?
Do dog scientists study the doorknob?
Why can a woman completely discombobulate a man? Must be nature.
What is evolutions reason for boobs? Besides the obvious, I mean.
Can't we all just get along?
Isn't cheese grand?
Cake or death?

 

[dilligaf]

I have not seen any questions that Cheryl has asked him.

What, he's not allowed to answer any questions from the peanut gallery? What's up with that?

 

[dilligaf]

In this case i actually started a thread to help rather then attack your moderator . I was wondering why i was charged with harrassment.

I really hate even getting into the discussion because I honestly dont want to hurt cheryls feelings.

I just really sincerely wanted a way to ask questions about jones decisions and get an answer. I tried to do it privately but he refused to give me more then the canned response. Why is it so difficult to ask the question as to how or why a decision is made.

I'm sorry to post this publicly but it looks like the private message option is not working. software issues?
​

Looks like along with your infraction you were banned from PM'ing. I can't send you one.

 

[dilligaf]

Im not trying to be a smart-aleck when I say this, but I didn't see any where in the terms of service that a "thread derailment" is considered a violation of the posted terms of this forum.

90% of the threads on this forum have gotten derailed in the 3 years that I have been a member here, and now all of a sudden its becoming an issue?

If there are gonna be warnings issued to members about 'thread derailment', then it should be posted in the terms of service on this website otherwise it looks like a power grab to some of us on here, myself included.

+1 billion gajillion

 

[dilligaf]

Oh come on. No-one is giving warnings about thread derailments. Geez, we'd have to do every thread we have...
But the thread derailments are becoming nasty flames, and that IS a TOS violation.

Then warn for the flaming and remove the flame but that doesn't mean the off topic posts have to be removed.

 

[dilligaf]

It was a joke . The posts were deleted because it was turning into a flame war. Going off topic happens all the time and is no big deal. No one is getting warnings for "Thread derailment".

You seem to have forgotten what the smilies are for and right now it wouldn't matter much. You have let your little bit of authority go straight to your head.

It's not funny anymore.

 

[dilligaf]

I've never had a warning.

I'm guessing I will have one before the nights over. I will let you know how it feels. Jonesy Boy doesn't like being second guessed. What a shame........................

 

[dilligaf]

My bad then, I should have been clearer.

Ya, I reckon you should have...............................

 

[rod]

I'm guessing I will have one before the nights over. I will let you know how it feels. Jonesy Boy doesn't like being second guessed. What a shame........................

give em hell dill