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I noticed like, last week that I was banned again. I got a little time at
the moment so I want to ask...WAS THIS REALLY A BAN-ABLE QUOTE?
I wrote:
BavarianWheels responded:
Seriously...you all agree with this? Maybe I under-estimate the sting in
my posts, but I DID NOT see a ban-worthy post when I pressed submit. I've
seen much more offensive posts go un-punished. I'm disappointed that Bav
won't let me talk to you all. I like sharing my opinion.
What V
It doesn't take much to rattle their cage. Seems like just you being here
is reason enough for them.
thefonz
I can understand where Bav is coming from, you might just have to change
the way you speak (or type) to people. I don't think the above statement
is ban-worthy but I can understand it not being wanted in a Forum about
cars in general.
But What, I must say you are by far the most productive member when it
comes to covering new concept cars and stuff like that. I'm too lazy and I
don't have the time either but its nice to see something about a car every
now and then instead of the usual Newyorker shoot-offs or whatever, like
the Ferrari F450 thread for example, there are others from the past as
well I'm sure.
nighthawk
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Once again, What is banned...as I promised.
...and might I add...What is yet allowed to state his peace.
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BavarianWheels
I can't understand both why What is so insistent on coming back to this
forum and why Bav is so insistent on banning him. This forum is as dead as
dead gets. Either direction for either one won't really change much.
Nissan_Altima
Reasons are many as have been chances for What. This just happens to be
the last straw for a good while. You don't need to agree...understanding
can be found by simple searching.
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BavarianWheels
Because he called you out?
Link (http://car-forums.com/talk/showthread.php?t=28797)
How about we let the forums moderate themselves? If I don't wanna hear from
what, I can ignore him or don't read his posts.
chris_knows
Called out? Not hardly.
Complain away.
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BavarianWheels
Bav pretty much has a vendetta against What, that's why he keeps banning
him. It's painfully obvious.
jedimario
Again I say, why would you intentionally piss off someone that is holding
the rope around your kneck? He didn't have to kiss his A$$, but at least
lay low and hang out for a while. It has been said that Bav has it out for
What..... I think it is the other way around. What is comming here just to
piss off Bav and to ruffle a few feathers in the process. And look its
working.
corbett_auto
I don't care for What's ban one way or the other. My point is: are you
banning him for the better of the forum or for your personal ego? The fact
that you enjoy hearing others complain while you take away one of five
active members means it's probably the latter.
Like I said, don't get me wrong: I don't care if he's banned or not...I'm
just showing that there's a reason power corrupts...
Nissan_Altima
I don't enjoy hearing complaints but I'm open to hearing them and doing my
best to remedy the problem for the good of the community. If a complaint
is going to be just a bunch of name-calling and cussing out, then it's not
really a complaint, but a useless rant. Too much of that will get anyone
banned as it is apparent the person is not happy and might be happier
elsewhere. What was banned initially for exactly what he's been again, for
at least the third time now, banned for. All his actions do is establish
that he cannot control himself and ends up back at square one. In other
words, he's unable to learn his limits...limits he's imposed on himself
given his unwillingness to abide in some limits.
I believe What, if left to simply add content, comment and "play" like the
rest of the forum is an asset to the forum. But since it is he (as some
others) that apparently has a personal vendetta with me and how I moderate,
and attempts to build an uprising against me and other mods, then his
complaints/rants/threats become an issue. Anyone is allowed to
complain...it's the manner in which they choose to convey those complaints
that may be found cause for a ban.
I hope this makes sense. If not, you're welcome to ask for
clarification.
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BavarianWheels
Clarify, please. I have very little against how you moderate (excepts for
banning What). What exactly was the first reason that you banned What? I've
been looking but can't find anything too controversial.
chris_knows
Initially...whew...a bit hazy since it was a while back, but I think it was
for basically complaining to the point of not being able to control his
language or his threats. He was complaining about not being able to cuss
people out freely or discuss inappropriate topics...if I remember
correctly.
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BavarianWheels
Screw it all, just give up.
jedimario
Don't get me wrong, I don't have much time for What, but banning him does
seem in vain, as all he does is return. There have been far more
destructive members than What, too...Or at least a far more destructive
member in my opinion. Not wanting to rock the boat too much here, but when
Satty took it upon himself to ban somebody a while ago (of which I
whole-heartedly agreed with), all hell broke loose, from both Bav, and
other members of the community. On the flip side, it annoys me when
everybody moans about what getting banned, because he should really have
had his IP banned in the first instance...when he really was destructive,
but that's not been possible. Now he seems a little more calm, but should
he really be here now anyway?
Cliffy
I see your point and would agree to some level, but not at saying What is
less destructive.
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BavarianWheels
Gay...
Enthusiast
There's coming to a car forum and arguing about cars, and then there's
coming to a car forum only to be antisocial and disruptive. What's been
doing more with cars lately, but I wonder about the type of person that HAS
to keep coming back to a particular forum constantly on the warpath and
constantly being disruptive despite repeated bannings. There seems to be a
mental disconnect there...
There are other forums. If one bans you, move along.
ChrisV
If he really wanted to do right, he would come back under a new name and
show some maturity and not let anybody know who he is. Every time he comes
back, he makes sure we know who he is.
thefonz
Initially I will not allow him to return. As soon as I see it's him, he'll
be rebanned. His IP address(s) list with all his name(s).
He was allowed to come back and do his thing now, but you see he couldn't
be respectful (or even civil) for more than a day or two. I suspect that
to be the case each time he's allowed to return.
His list of names and IP addresses keeps growing.
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BavarianWheels
I've never known a single member demand such attention...Well, I have, but
that's a whole other story. Every time What returns, we fall for his hard
done by antics...Guys, this is what he wants, and ChrisK, you played right
in to his hands with your Poll. :laughing:
Cliffy
I like his cocky attitude. Makes for some good laughs.
Fly ass freestyles too lol
chris_knows
i voted no, lol
glagon1979
:screwy:
SyntheticTrust
No one ever does. :orglaugh:
You have access to modify, change, or delete every account, profile, post,
thread, and or section in this forum. Unless he has access to the
administrative tools within this server, he poses no more of a threat to
you than any other member, or admin for that matter.
I'm sure people appreciate your willingness to explain and clarify your
actions, however you were given authoritative powers for a reason. Whomever
owns and operates this server saw fit to instill you with the power to do
so. Your actions don't warrant an explanation.
You banned him because you felt you needed to. Simple as that...
:2cents:
Aside from that... wow...:screwy:
DSMer
If it was my (or any other mod here) intention to purposely run this place
as a dictatorship, I would do as you say. However, as some may know, I do
take into account everyone's feelings on matters. What, is simply one of
those matters that has gone over and beyond considering the forum's
thoughts. In any case, it seems he only has a half dozen followers anyway.
Hardly a reason for me to think or do otherwise with him.
Once again, in time he may be allowed to return under his What ID. For now
he'll have to make attemps to be sly and fly under the radar to get back in
here because the moment I find him registering or already posting...he's
gone.
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BavarianWheels
I think we can all agree this forum seldom talks about cars anymore, sad to
see but what can you do. It's a bunch of post whores (including myself)
for the most part flaming each other.
99integra
Uh, there's about 7 regular posters.
Just sayin'...
jedimario
Oh well in light of THAT bit of news...What is welcome back on the
forums...
NOT!
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BavarianWheels
I'm not trying to tell you to bring him back, just saying that half a dozen
is good chunk of the active posters. "Only" 6 doesn'tmake much sense
:wink2:
jedimario
Looking at your signature, I would beg to differ. :)
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BavarianWheels
That's old. I'm not trying to do anything here but waste time.
jedimario
It would take uff to ban you, surely? So I think we can safely say you're
safe, lol.
Cliffy
