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- Thread starter joro
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Mr Clean
AKA Teddy Wong
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Steenamaroo
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One rule for everyone.
jimmys69
MOODerator
'Don't be a dick'?
Steenamaroo
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Lol..No - The other rule.
Joro, it tells me you've already read Ghost's thread so I haven't PMd you to explain.
Steenamaroo
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It's true but in light of the rule change and the reason for the rule change exceptions aren't being made.
That's the point, right?
jimmys69
MOODerator
Yes. And not to mention someone like Moresound who is a contributing member, would not ever post a thread that was pushing the rules or intended to instigate an argument.
Sorry joro. You chose the blue pill.
Mick Doobie
Resist We Much
His post count is 1,811. which is 1 digit different than 811. Which, coincidently enough, 811 is as mentioned just one digit different than 911. 811 is the title of this thread. If he receives a ban, he will quite likely be the first one ever to have been banned from this site for posting a thread entitled 811.
This is getting kind of creepy.
It's just an observation, don't shoot the messenger.
This is getting kind of creepy.
It's just an observation, don't shoot the messenger.
Steenamaroo
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Well the rule updates are brand new and were brought in for a reason.
They're there to, amongst other things, cut down on cave-style posts, trolling, baiting, testing mods, instigating etc.
They even say "even as a joke".
Part of the reason that they are even needed is that passes and benefit of the doubt have been given readily over recent months, but the amount of reports and clean-ups required is not reducing.
If anything, it's climbing.
If everyone is to understand that the rules are being taken seriously, I suppose they have to be taken seriously.
You can argue that the original post is light hearted and harmless but that's irrelevant given how many harmless jokes spiral into shit slinging or political/conspiracy/religious debates.
If it's a zero tolerance policy then that's what it is.
They're there to, amongst other things, cut down on cave-style posts, trolling, baiting, testing mods, instigating etc.
They even say "even as a joke".
Part of the reason that they are even needed is that passes and benefit of the doubt have been given readily over recent months, but the amount of reports and clean-ups required is not reducing.
If anything, it's climbing.
If everyone is to understand that the rules are being taken seriously, I suppose they have to be taken seriously.
You can argue that the original post is light hearted and harmless but that's irrelevant given how many harmless jokes spiral into shit slinging or political/conspiracy/religious debates.
If it's a zero tolerance policy then that's what it is.
Mick Doobie
Resist We Much
Just out of curiosity, was my previous post one which could be seen as pushing the limits of propriety here?
I understand your position, I wouldn't want the responsibility. But it seems a damn shame that jokes are now so suspect. But hey, maybe if we get serious and rid the joint frivolous humor and humorists, Bono might drop by. Yeah, then see how long that humorless bastard lasts.
That was an innocent attempt at a joke, all of it. Don't ban me, Sir.
I understand your position, I wouldn't want the responsibility. But it seems a damn shame that jokes are now so suspect. But hey, maybe if we get serious and rid the joint frivolous humor and humorists, Bono might drop by. Yeah, then see how long that humorless bastard lasts.
That was an innocent attempt at a joke, all of it. Don't ban me, Sir.
Steenamaroo
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No one wants to get rid of jokes or humour but a decision has been made to go zero tolerance on any kind of trolling, political references etc...joke or not.
Usually the problem isn't the original post - it's what follows.
I've said before, my personal opinion is that it'll relax very quickly.
You didn't start the thread and I don't know if you've read the rules yet (I know Joro read Ghost's thread) so no, I don't think your post pushes the limits.
gecko zzed
Grumpy Mod
Why wait?
I'll close this now.
I'll close this now.
Steenamaroo
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No, that's OK.
PT Ban was issued but I wanted to answer Mick.
No harm in discussing.
PT Ban was issued but I wanted to answer Mick.
No harm in discussing.