Overzealous modding again.

I think the term ‘big-hitter’ is rather sad………it’s an internet forum FFS.

As far as Fred goes, I’m of the opinion that his positive input, when weighed against his negativity/arguing, is, on balance, detrimental to the site and as has already been pointed out, he will have a pop out of the blue at seemingly random targets and then claim total innocence when he has elicited the desired response. He also tends to choose his targets carefully to ensure back-up from his ‘bighitting’ supporters. This banning may well be a result of the cumulative effect rather than just a single post.

Just my opinion as a relatively low level poster who has observed him in action over the years. 8)

I got a warning for opening a thread about the loss of the “Modern Art” thread..

And that was a really great debate, hardly any abuse going on (hahaha) Yet other more abusive threads get through the net, certainly one threads running now that ought to get closed but hasn’t (yet)

Why dat den?

Random.

I’ve also heard it rumoured that some people actually come on here in ‘their own time’

Insanity!

people actually come on here in ‘their own time’

Really? That’s just wierd.

You’ll be telling me people take a dump outside of office hours next!

what pray tell is a big-hitter?

Here’s one

Fantastic pair of breeks 😀

yossarian – Member

Let’s be fair here, the ‘usual suspects’ know full well what triggers a Mod lockdown….

….yeah I guess, and much humour can be had from steering the ship upto that line. Thats where good and appropriate modding comes in. The consistency and humourous element of moderation has disappeared from the forum, whether thats down to a shift in policy or personnel I don’t know.

Yes, much humour, but usually at some elses expense.
The WUMs are able to play the game pretty well, just teetering on the edge of the rules but their behaviour often pushes normal posters over the edge.
The worst thing IMO is the constant nagging provocations rather then the occasional outbursts.
Frank exchange of views yes, it’s what forums are for, not a problem if occasionally someone posts a bit OTT, they get warned, post gets deleted.
Constantly repeating the same point and pretending not to understand why it winds people up is provocative trolling, usually repeat offenders, so bans get issued for a seemingly innocent post (“straw on camel’s back syndrome”) then the ‘usual suspects’ start bleating that it’s not fair when they know full well (usually via off-forum mailings) what’s going on.

Makes me think some of the bust ups may be prearranged just to generate a bit of cockfighting 🙄

“It’s only the internet” really is no excuse.

Woody – Member
I think the term ‘big-hitter’ is rather sad

I think it’s a parody of what the b-h’s think of their own on-line significance 😆

If anyone actually went to the trouble of pre-arranging a ‘cock-fight’ on an internet forum, then that is surely time to do the decent thing and go for a long walk with the whiskey and a revolver. Seriously.

Its really very simple, the forum and website belongs to the owners, if you dont want to follow their rules or decisions find somewhere else, complaining about it is just as tedious as some of the arguments on here in the first place

Ummm – oh, yeah O.K., then.

complaining about it is just as tedious as some of the arguments on here in the first place

+ 1,000,000

Can anyone lend me a Mint Sauce key ring for a few days?

I know Elf a little bit, I think he’s a very clever and well-read person who enjoys an intellectual debate. What’s more interesting/remarkable is why people ‘bite’ with such fervour. His propensity for debate bothers me not one jot and, eg, his Architectural Appreciation threads are very good indeed.

However, what DOES bother me is the unchallenged use of the phrase “go out for a bike ride”, allowing GlitterGary to use that name (sorry, but it’s in very bad taste), ageism (which I complained to the mods about and did not get any reply at all), and sexism.

There, I’ve said it, I await the digs about it being ‘your time of the month dear?’ – which is almost always what happens when a woman complains about sexism.

The blocking script works really well, although I only use it for one contributor.

There, I’ve said it, I await the digs about it being ‘your time of the month dear?’ – which is almost always what happens when a woman complains about sexism.

That’s a bit reductive…..

*checks calendar*

Nah, I don’t dole out sexist insults until next week.

“I know Elf a little bit, I think he’s a very clever and well-read person who enjoys an intellectual debate.”

I personally find this in bad taste. As is the way of the world.

Edit: Wunundred!!! (Sorry, it had to be done). Cringe. 😆

100 GET IN!

[edit] that was 101. arse bum holes. [/edit]

Can you say that without getting banned? Is the swear filter not working?

I personally believe that type of post has no place on the forum

With all due respect who appointed you the moderator of good taste?

No one – to be fair to TJ, he did say clearly that it was his personal opinion on the matter.

With all due respect who appointed you the moderator of good taste?

You appear to have trouble understanding the concept of “personal belief”.

One of the less attractive features if you have the temerity to return comment on one of the God’s emails, is the receipt of the “killer put-down” in return…

Mmmpphhttt 😆

forums are always better with no mods

druidh – Member
The blocking script works really well, although I only use it for one contributor.

😀

can someone email the above to druidh?

There needs to be a separate, private forum, for the big hitters
A ‘VIP’ lounge where they can fwap away to their heart’s content out of sight of the public eye
STW Towers just needs kettle them up and close the door

Good ridance to bad rubbish IMO.

He’s gonna be loving all the attention.. 🙄

He’s gonna be loving all the attention

He’s probably cuddling himself right now in front of our very noses.

karinofnine

I’m sure elf will appreciate your support.

Some people may say that his unstinting efforts to maintain political and sexual correctness are highly commendable and appreciated. Others may say that it is merely a desperate effort to ingratiate himself with any female on this site and is nauseating.

Who knows 😉

it’s the whole self-proclaimed saviour of everyone and anything whether they need/want saving or not hypocritical martyrdom that really grinds my gears

he seems a lot more down to earth and less neurotic than many here..

druidh – Member

“It’s only the internet” really is no excuse.

This is also part of the official STW stance on the forum, as stated by Mark a couple of weeks ago.

Big hitters, REALLY 😆

I’ve just scrolled through all this and am yet to find a stern message from Mark telling us even if many think the rules are applied inconsistently, it’s his forum and if you don’t like it then you can…etc etc

ChrisL – In that incidence, Marks comment there was aimed pretty squarely at me. Amongst others

I considered myself told off, and have subsequently wound my neck in a bit, in so much as i now consider how something could be misconstrued. The fact that i actually ‘think’ at all before posting something is, in itself, progress

I certainly never set out to intimidate anyone

I would love to enter this discussion, though the last time I commented on someone I received an email saying how my comment had lost myself a sale 🙁

si – could you not have a ‘professional’ login for work stuff and an ‘unprofessional’ one for insults?