eyeball Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 Can you provide an example of the celebrated extreme left? I can't think of any. I'm think the observation that right wing nutters are more over their edge than lefties are over theirs is a telling one. I said now watch what you say they'll be calling you a radical, a liberal, oh fanatical criminal
Argus Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Posted April 3, 2016 Can you provide an example of the celebrated extreme left? I can't think of any. I didn't say they were 'celebrated'. Are there any 'celebrated' extreme rightists in Canada? Are we talking just within Canada? I think we'd have to figure out what qualifies as 'extreme left' in that event. But I would, offhand, say anyone who is willing to go to where some conservative is supposed to give a speech in order to try to physically disrupt it would qualify. I consider anyone who believes in Marxism, Communism, or Socialism to be extreme left, as well ( I differentiate between social democrats and socialists). "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
The_Squid Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Sunnyways has not been banned. At least, he/she/it is still listed as a member.The member's name is blacked out. Same with KeepitSimple. Can no longer click on either member's name to get their information, PMs, etc. Edited April 3, 2016 by The_Squid
The_Squid Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 Neither member is in the membership list any longer.
Big Guy Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 Hey folks, if you have enough money, you can find out the identity of anybody on this board. You are never completely anonymous - just hard to find. Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Guest Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 Hey folks, if you have enough money, you can find out the identity of anybody on this board. You are never completely anonymous - just hard to find. If you have enough money, you can find out my identity right now.
Argus Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Neither member is in the membership list any longer. Yet they're not listed as being banned the way Rotary is. I have no idea what's up with them. Simple has been here ten years. It would be a pity to ban him. Edited April 3, 2016 by Argus "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
The_Squid Posted April 4, 2016 Report Posted April 4, 2016 Yet they're not listed as being banned the way Rotary is. I have no idea what's up with them. Simple has been here ten years. It would be a pity to ban him. It's a mystery.... maybe a Mod can fill us in.
Argus Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Posted April 4, 2016 It's a mystery.... maybe a Mod can fill us in. They have been largely invisible over the past few days. "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
GostHacked Posted April 4, 2016 Report Posted April 4, 2016 Hey folks, if you have enough money, you can find out the identity of anybody on this board. You are never completely anonymous - just hard to find. Transfer .25 bitcoins to the following address ..
Michael Hardner Posted April 4, 2016 Report Posted April 4, 2016 They have been largely invisible over the past few days. We have said this before, but to reiterate - the moderators do not discuss actions that have occurred between them and members as a rule. These events are considered private. Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
Argus Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Posted April 4, 2016 We have said this before, but to reiterate - the moderators do not discuss actions that have occurred between them and members as a rule. These events are considered private. Well, they're not actually members any more, are they? "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
The_Squid Posted April 4, 2016 Report Posted April 4, 2016 We have said this before, but to reiterate - the moderators do not discuss actions that have occurred between them and members as a rule. These events are considered private. What a ridiculous stance.
Charles Anthony Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 What a ridiculous stance.Why do you say that?Well, they're not actually members any more, are they?No, they are not members any more but the information is still considered private.We consider that to be courteous. We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >>
The_Squid Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 All I was looking for is confirmation that a member whose username is blacked out is actually banned... or is there another possible explanation?
Guest Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 All I was looking for is confirmation that a member whose username is blacked out is actually banned... or is there another possible explanation? I can remember some who left in disgust. Peeves and American Woman come to mind. I too think it would be nice to know if a member just left, or was banned.
waldo Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 What difference does it make if somebody uses two accounts? They may choose the process to reinforce the views of each other and put the squeeze on some anonymous avatar he does not like. I believe that it is quite common for a site owner to own more than one account on his/her site. That way they can act as a catalyst when the action is "slow". I still believe that there is one avatar on this site that is used by the owners to irritate individuals and promote more postings. There could be no other reason why he (?) is allowed the leeway to irritate at will. back-channel discussion on assorted boards I frequent is ripe with views that sock-puppetry is a long-standing outlet for moderators... particularly good for slow periods. The one problem in how that outlet is assumed to be used/abused is that it accepts that a moderator would extend on the practice to actively target and suspend members who play into the sock-puppetry... surely no moderator/board with principle and integrity would ever do that! Surely. as for multiple-accounts, the standard should be whether the multiple accounts are both/all active. Clearly member 'rotary'... by the very moniker chosen and his posting style/content, wasn't disguising himself. If member 'rotary' chose to create a new membership while his prior member-self was suspended, that, to me... is the epitome of just how failed this board moderation is. Banning a most contributing member, one many of us on this board considered valued, is exactly what one would expect here. .
Michael Hardner Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 The moderators don't engage in sock puppetry on MLW. If people can just re-register to get around suspension, then there's no point in having moderation. Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
Big Guy Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 Transfer .25 bitcoins to the following address .. I received the payment, did my professional searching on this site and found out the following: 45% of those who pretend to be female are really male. Only 10% have University degrees and about 60% have graduated from high school. Generally, the more prolific the poster the better the chance that they are unemployed. 2% post while they are naked. 10% post only when they are high on something. If you forward 2 bitcoins I will send the names associated with those figures. Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
The_Squid Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 All I was looking for is confirmation that a member whose username is blacked out is actually banned... or is there another possible explanation? crickets....
kimmy Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 Yes, SunnyWays is banned. Ditto Keepitsimple. (connect the dots...) I am not sure why they up as not existing, rather than "Banned". Will discuss with those in the know. But yes, they are banned. -k (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
The_Squid Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 Arrghh! I had almost recovered. Sorry to remind you about the losing fight.... I hope your cricket recovers quickly to fight again!
cybercoma Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Yes, SunnyWays is banned. Ditto Keepitsimple. (connect the dots...) I am not sure why they up as not existing, rather than "Banned". Will discuss with those in the know. But yes, they are banned. -k Probably because they weren't just banned, but deleted. Edited April 6, 2016 by Charles Anthony fixed double quote
Argus Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Posted April 6, 2016 The moderators don't engage in sock puppetry on MLW. I would have no objection if moderators created alter-egos to engage in political discussion, as long as they're mature enough not to then go back to their other ID to punish those they're losing arguments with. A better idea is for moderators to take part in discussion as they choose, as happens on other sites. "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
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