Charles Anthony

This thread is locked because it is trolling. Feel free to re-start a new thread on the same topic without the trolling.

Folks, Please avoid trolling and responding to trolling. A bunch of posts were taken down because they were all sister branches off of a trolling post.

Folks, Please avoid thread drift.

Folks, Avoid thread drift.

Sorry, folks. This thread is locked because it is an inadequate attempt on the part of the OP to stimulate a focussed discussion. Try again. Anybody is welcome to re-start this same (or any other, for that matter) topic in a new thread.

We do not see a problem. Please send us a Personal Message showing us the problem with relevent links.

0. Big people lie.

That is not the only easy solution. If the goal of the intervention is only to put an end to the activity, the easiest solution is to cheat and or to choose the winning side. All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten. I suggest you make things easier on yourself by using the Ignore feature of the forum.

Folks, Please avoid thread drift.

Forgive me but perhaps my question was not clear. I was not asking about your dialogue with me. I want to ask about your dialogue with all of the other MLW forum members. Please afford me 1 last chance and permit me to re-phrase my question: Have you learned something new from a troll** here? ever? ** troll = whoever Big Guy says should be banned No. The only members who should be banned have already been banned.

Folks, Do not post requests for moderator intervention in the open forums. If you want mod staff to intervene, you are expected to Report it to us by clicking the Report function and telling us what you want. Agreed. There is a pot-pourri of dynamic opinion here at MLW forums. It is mathematically impossible for there to be a vast array of opinion without a vast array of vehement disagreement over statements of fact and faith. Disputes over fact invariably lead to disputes over character. My point is that I disagree. Most of you engage in baiting and agitation but few of you are willing to admit/see it. Incorrect. We actually have to read a post before we judge whether it warrants an intervention. There is no artificial intelligence here. There is no automatic switch that goes off whenever somebody engages in what-you-perceive-to-be baiting and or agitation. We read a post. Then we read a few more posts around it to get the context. If we judge the post warrants an intervention, we intervene. Then we move on. We do not log a tick-mark on member profiles to label them as baiters and agitators. Ergo, there are no "stats" for what you seek. Last question: Have you learned something new here? Have you changed an opinion of yours after tolerating what you perceive to be baiting and agitation? Over the past decade, I have learned many things by reading MLW forum posts and forcing myself to follow discussions where I would otherwise not care.

Yes. It is that simple. SHORT VERSION: Do not make us repeat ourselves and respect your fellow members. CAVEAT: Certain infractions lead to instant banning. Those instances are clearly spelled out in the forum rules and guidelines. Follow your Warning list/points hyper-link which is found under your name in your profile display. Alas, you may have to go back to using an old-fashioned computer. The forum is not designed for telephone communications. Why ask me?--- because I want to understand how you think. I think your suggestion is gravely wrong but I trust your intentions are right. I want you to answer my questions so that I may express myself in terms that may convince you. We are talking past eachother and I need to know your language. I am willing to put this extra effort into the conversation.

Folks, Please avoid thread drift and personal attacks.

What computer platform are you using? What distinguishes a confrontation from any other repartee? Canadians should be proud.Very few land masses in our universe offer the opportunity to enjoy a drive a mari usque ad mare without interruption but for pit stops and common courtesy.

Incorrect.

Same offense. Yes. Welcome to the forum. Do not worry about the distinction between Moderator and Facilitator as it pertains to Kimmy's role. I suggest you simply treat her as 2nd in line in the event that Mike and I both get hit by a bus. What does "a night in the box" mean?

No, it does not. I am not sure how to debate that disagreement. You all try to stir up trouble. You all need to chill.

Folks, Avoid personal attacks.

Correct. Our modus operandi is simple: 1st infraction yields a warning 2nd infraction yields a 2nd warning with a threat of suspension for a 3rd infraction 3rd infraction yields a 1 day suspension 4th infraction yields a 1 week suspension 5th infraction yields a 1 month suspension and then we lose count. We only have 2 hands each and 1 of them has to type. When mod staff posts a general warning inside the thread to alert folks to refrain from violating a particular rule, our tolerance drops. We count that as an extra warning. If a member rises above any general trolling and posts a request to his fellow members to refrain from feeding trolling, our tolerance drops like a stone. The power is in your hands, folks. We disagree on what constitutes thread drift and you are always free to start your own thread calling out any member quotes you want.

Are you asking for a public explanation for every single warning/suspension that was issued to you? and then what? a comparative analysis of the same for every other forum member with whom you have had "these exchanges?"I bet 24 bottles of beer that is not what you are asking but the only reasonable interpretation of your query presumes mod staff is out to get you. Nobody is out to get you. The thread got back on track aftwards and then died. We treat 1st time offenders differently from umpteenth offenders. Next time, start a new thread. I do not care for justice. I am here for order. ---- No need to hack into anything. Just ask Kimmy. She will tell you. Kimmy and I do not see eye-to-eye on moderator interventions. I am more permissive than she is and she thinks I am nuts for it.

Incorrect.

Stay strong.

I think the character limit on the Status Update feature should be cut in half.

Folks, This thread is locked because it has devolved into a mess of inflammatory nonsense and personal attacks that only degrades the forum. If any of you want to continue discussing this topic in a civilized manner, feel free to start a Part 2 thread. Agreed.

The posts preceding mine discuss a member of the forum. The topic of this thread is not that member of the forum. You connect the rest of the dots.