Bush goes out his with usual class - Page 6

dar512 · 01-12-2009, 09:10 AM

I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but I have to admit I've flipped the bozo bit on Merc after this one.

Of course that doesn't excuse tw's behavior.

Pie · 01-12-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

The ignore button works wonders.

I wish there was a way to put Merc, tw, UG and (possibly) Radar & UT on ignore -- only for their political posts. They have posted gems in other categories that are definitely worth reading, but their angry contributions to political threads often poison their legibility beyond redemption.

Sundae · 01-12-2009, 09:24 AM

I accept Merc's post (penultimate above). He has been way over the line and apologised - here and in other posts. That goes a long way in my esteem.

Doesn't mean I haven't abhorred some of Merc's posts. But TW's claim of favouritism doesn't take this into account. I haven't switched my views, because I still say let them both shred eachother. But Merc did remind me why I made my peace with him back them.

lookout123 · 01-12-2009, 10:17 AM

classicman was fairly well rounded until election season rolled around and he lost his shit. elections do that to people. Last time it was mr noodle and he never came back around the bend. I think Classic will be just fine though.

classicman · 01-12-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

classicman was fairly well rounded until election season rolled around and he lost his shit. elections do that to people. I think Classic will be just fine though.

Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence - I think.

lookout123 · 01-12-2009, 11:41 AM

dude, i like you and we are fairly similar in our views for the most part, but you're shit got a little unstuck in the months leading up to the election. don't fight it - embrace your craziness.

classicman · 01-12-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

dude, i like you and we are fairly similar in our views for the most part, but you're shit got a little unstuck in the months leading up to the election. don't fight it - embrace your craziness.

thanks - I know what I did and why I did it, but I don't wanna rehash all that. Those who know me well enough, understand and those who don't can kiss my ass.

Sundae · 01-12-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

why? you think crazy is contagious? you're already a manc tart and a commie... how much worse do you think it can get?

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

You forgot socialist-anti-American-Bush-hater.. but I still like her. She's cool.

You forgot living in an Islamo-apologist state and also a supporter of genocide. I say burn the witch (Blackadder rather than Python).

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Originally Posted by classicman

Those who know me well enough, understand and those who don't can kiss my ass.

Do you use moist wipes? No way am I going there unless you trim, otherwise.

Back to the grown up world of the Cellar.
I am very much in favour of time-outs for long term Dwellars.
Step one - warn
Step two - take (temporary) action
Step three - welcome back, all issues forgiven and forgotten
Step four - warn
Step five - take (temporary) action
Step six - welcome back, all issues forgiven and forgotten
Step seven - get Elspode and Wolf to summon up Herne the Hunter and lay a deathly chase of hounds on their arse. Oh and ban them.

dar512 · 01-12-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

Those who know me well enough, understand and those who don't can kiss my ass.

You want people you don't know to kiss your ass?

DanaC · 01-12-2009, 10:19 AM

I agree with that Lookout, but personally I'd prefer mods to use temporary bans or suspensions first.

I'm rarely in favour of bans. Mostly I think people should just grow a thicker skin or learn to use the ignore button. That said, like Lookout pointed out, there's no point in electing moderators if we then ignore them or disallow them from doing their job as they think it should be done. If a moderator gives someone a warning and tells them XXXX has to stop, then said mod must be able to enforce that.

lookout123 · 01-12-2009, 10:25 AM

Unless someone comes out with an all out attack on the community, perma-banning is probably unnecessary. I like the 30 day warning ban idea if an established member crosses the line and is judged worthy of a time out.

but in all honesty the cellar is the cellar and these things have a way of working themselves out. even if tw isn't banned does anyone actually read his posts anyway?

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sorry merc, i was just using that as an example - i wasn't expecting you to bow and scrape at this point in time.

Urbane Guerrilla · 01-15-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

. . . these things have a way of working themselves out. even if tw isn't banned does anyone actually read his posts anyway?

I'd been wondering who The Third Man was myself.

I have never used the Ignore feature on any BBS I've been in. It was handier on chat.

But to this question: I eyeball a selection of tw to keep an eye on what leftover-Communist, far-left opinion looks like, trying for suitable polarization on the BS filters to compensate for tw's... quirks. Tw's Soviet/Maoist point of view has of course been offensive to me, a freedom person, since first exposure some years ago.

No idea what this guy is going to do with himself when he doesn't have any Bushes to kick around any more. He'll be like the post-Reagan Mary McGrory... that was a sorry display of inability to let go.

{Trying trying trying to get through the whole thread before posting... not doing so hot exc. on the posting part.}

DanaC · 01-12-2009, 10:25 AM

MoveOn.org :P

DanaC · 01-12-2009, 10:26 AM

I used to but then they started frightening me.

lookout123 · 01-12-2009, 10:27 AM

why? you think crazy is contagious? you're already a manc tart and a commie... how much worse do you think it can get?

01-12-2009, 09:10 AM	#1
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but I have to admit I've flipped the bozo bit on Merc after this one. Of course that doesn't excuse tw's behavior. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

01-12-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	classicman was fairly well rounded until election season rolled around and he lost his shit. elections do that to people. Last time it was mr noodle and he never came back around the bend. I think Classic will be just fine though. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

01-12-2009, 11:41 AM	#6
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	dude, i like you and we are fairly similar in our views for the most part, but you're shit got a little unstuck in the months leading up to the election. don't fight it - embrace your craziness. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

01-12-2009, 10:25 AM	#11
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Unless someone comes out with an all out attack on the community, perma-banning is probably unnecessary. I like the 30 day warning ban idea if an established member crosses the line and is judged worthy of a time out. but in all honesty the cellar is the cellar and these things have a way of working themselves out. even if tw isn't banned does anyone actually read his posts anyway? *************** sorry merc, i was just using that as an example - i wasn't expecting you to bow and scrape at this point in time. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

01-12-2009, 10:27 AM	#15
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	why? you think crazy is contagious? you're already a manc tart and a commie... how much worse do you think it can get? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

01-12-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I accept Merc's post (penultimate above). He has been way over the line and apologised - here and in other posts. That goes a long way in my esteem. Doesn't mean I haven't abhorred some of Merc's posts. But TW's claim of favouritism doesn't take this into account. I haven't switched my views, because I still say let them both shred eachother. But Merc did remind me why I made my peace with him back them.

01-12-2009, 10:19 AM	#10
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I agree with that Lookout, but personally I'd prefer mods to use temporary bans or suspensions first. I'm rarely in favour of bans. Mostly I think people should just grow a thicker skin or learn to use the ignore button. That said, like Lookout pointed out, there's no point in electing moderators if we then ignore them or disallow them from doing their job as they think it should be done. If a moderator gives someone a warning and tells them XXXX has to stop, then said mod must be able to enforce that.

01-12-2009, 10:26 AM	#14
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I used to but then they started frightening me.

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