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by maniacman

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by jaqui

are you trying to join the ranks of the spammers? ;)

at least you were kind enough to leave us an empty thread to play around in after reporting yourself for spamming :D

by thumbsup2

and besides that.... while I was looking for you, it didn't say you were online. Now that your posts are magically reappearing, it says you ARE online..... hmmmmmmmmm

I'd be changing my password. If someone behind the scenes isn't messing with your account and if it's not a system glitch that only affected you.... somebody got into your account to play with your mind... :(

by charliespencer

"...it errored out and told me it does not recognize my username and password. That's usually a sign that an account has been booted off of TR."

I find it interesting that you recognize the signs of being booted; has this happened to you before? When my users complain of this, I find it a sign that they've forgotten their password or lost the ability to type.

by thumbsup2

When I search for your name, it brings you up. So, you're still in there somehow. Your contacts are gone, so we can't send you a PM. Actually, I never have been able to do that, so maybe it's connected with contacts! ;) But, it should still list who has you on their contact list! :(

Scum... did you watch while his posts were being deleted and then all of a sudden they're back again with the original text?

It was happening in both the discussion area and the question area at the same time. Have a message open reading it, refresh the screen and it's deleted. A while later, refresh the same screen and it's back again.

I know! It's the TR GHOSTS!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

by tig2

I was trying to get some work done but had a number of timeouts and other issues. I have lost all my contacts and even had my location change for no good reason. It happens.

At one point, I had to log into the system every time I posted. It's a glitch.

by thumbsup2

Damn, you have a good memory then, because I would swear they were worded EXACTLY the same as the first time I read them! ;)

by tig2

You were warned and warned publicly on numerous occasions when you were crossing the line. The decision to terminate an account is within the purview of the PTB and their decisions are final.

If you were terminated, you wouldn't be posting.

And no- some of your antics weren't remotely funny. You offended me recently and I have let you know about it. But not every person is going to take my approach. If you have offended someone to the point that they have quit the site and told the PTB about it, you might not know that.

This site is not maintained so that we can have fun in forums. It exists for traffic. Page views are the dominating factor. Period. If any one of us begin to threaten page views, we're gone. It is just that simple.

Not one of us has a "right" to be here. We are here because the PTB allow us to be here. This is not a democracy.

If you have been terminated, you missed all the warnings along the way. Since I have seen many of them, I can only assume that you weren't watching too closely. If you haven't been terminated, this thread is ill advised.

If the PTB want to send your account to the bit bucket, they will. And not one of the peers will stop them.

by jaqui

I'm sure that one of the female members of the Impure Brigade has plots on something against him ;)

by gadgetgirl

just kidding, couldn't resist.

No plots, we're just wary of this guy because of his history....

GG

by gadgetgirl

just checking, I thought I was having "issues" with the new lappie again - mostly stalling on this site only.

Happen to make a note of when the gremlins attacked?

GG

by tig2

Between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. CST. I couldn't even get a diag from YSlow. Average load times were in excess of 30 seconds- if it loaded.

Hope that helps hon.

by thumbsup2

So, his cookie was active for this session's posting. But, when he attempted log into "Manage my Account", which asks for u/n & p/w AGAIN, it refused his credentials.

by boxfiddler Hot topic

Removing all the help you have offered since your arrival on TR isn't hurting TR. It's only hurting all the folks who need help and might search the archives out here for that help.
Given that ManiacMan spent a lot of time in the questions attempting to help the folks he thought were seriously looking for help, is removing all your help an appropriate way to protest?
Slap, spank. beat me if you must. But I think I need to say something.

by gadgetgirl

chronologically challenged lady with bug.

If that's the time where YOU are, I've got it. If not, I've lost the plot (no change there, this week)

(sorry, pardon)

The trouble I was having was around 9.30pm GMT, which is why I was hoping it was around then. Still have a few issues on the new lappie, but I [i] think [/i] I know what's causing them..... ('scuse me)

this bloody thing is driving me nutz! the bug, not the lappie....! :p :D

GG

[post sanitized to prevent germ transfer]

by tig2

That was local time.

Have the same germ that you do. Have been sleeping sitting up for the past week. It is definitely getting old.

If you ever find anything that kills the cough, please share!

by gadgetgirl

I was promoting humour, too, in the reply to Jaq...

I'm living in the present, but the past makes me wary. Isn't that what it's for? To prepare us for the future?

I don't judge too often. I've only judged you once, as BOJ, and you deserved it.

In this iteration? Nah, haven't made up my mind, and don't see the need to.

GG

by jdclyde

Just because you forgive, doesn't mean you forget.

While I am not one that is easily offended, I NEVER forget.

The BOJ incarnation said some dumb things, but being an adult, it never affected me one way or the other, and so I made the choice on what I would and wouldn't respond to. Some people are very easily offended, while others are looking to be offended.

I understand why Beth would rather error on the side of caution, but don't think she pulled the plug this time or MM wouldn't be posting NOW. As the Sheriff in town, she has to think about the offended more than the offendee, especially as this is suppose to be a site for working professionals that is trying to attract advertisers. They do NOT want to lose a single advertiser just because of someone not playing nicely.

Side note, TR has been VERY flakey for me over the last day or so.

by beth blakely

Despite his protests that he is innocent and has "no idea" what he's done, he knows. He has made a game of being as much of a bother as he can.

I repeatedly warned him, in public as well as via email. He never once answered my private emails because he had nothing to say. He knows I'm wise to his game.

He is no longer welcome here. His voice will be silenced.

For those interested, this is the final warning I posted:
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=250126&messageID=2402366

I think it's pretty clear. He didn't heed the warning and I kicked him. End of story.

by the scummy one

the next reincarnation
Maybe M&M? :^0

Like I said in the PM, I must have missed the nasty ones, but he came close to the line often, and you have warned him often as well.

by beth blakely

History teaches us that he'll come back with a new identity. He claims to have turned over a "new leaf" and in one of the messages I deleted last night he claimed he wouldn't be back. I'll believe it when I (don't) see it.

I won't lose the lesson in all of this, though. No more third chances. From now on, offenders get one warning and then a swift kick.

by jaqui

if anyone doesn't like it Beth, tell them to stuff it.
I don't have to have read most of his posts, or even read the message you link to, I know that you won't ban someone unless they deserve it.
[ what surprises me is that I haven't ever gotten a warning, even when I do post really close to the line ]

by beth blakely

And I'll give you the attention you seek! ;-)

If nobody complains then I might not see your potential line crossing. Also, you've been around a long time and I know your personality. You don't pick one group and constantly reference them derogatorily... unless it's "the stupid." ;-)

I really appreciate your support.

by jdclyde

While I don't know what he did after his warning from beth (that she linked to in her post), I find I really am not nosy enough to ask what he did. While Beth is a very scary person, she is a [b]FAIR[/b] scary person.... :0

:x

This subject is closed. Though I was disappointed to the the [b]TEST[/b] discussion ripped out.... :(

by beth blakely

The "test" blog posts had to be deleted and the threads went with them. If I'd had my druthers, I would have just hidden the thread.

Thanks for saying I'm fair. I appreciate the support. And I can say, without a doubt in my heart or mind, that I went above and beyond fairness when dealing with this joker.

by jamesrl

In my second life, I belong to a clan that plays Battlefield 2. We run 4 servers online, and as a member, I have admin priveleges - I can warn, kick or ban a user, and because we use a CD Key hash, to overcome a ban they would have to buy a new copy of the software.

I've learned I was too nice. I would warn and warn and our servers were full of people who would push the rules to and past the boundaries. Regular players were tired of it. I learned to warn once, then kick (they can log back in after 2 mins) or ban (they can appeal on our website).

Once I started to be more firm, I started getting more flack from some users, but more thanks from others.

Some people just love to push things to see how far they can get. They love the attention. When we ban (and we share our ban list with other clans who ban them too) we rarely get appeals. People who do this know. They protest in game but outside of the game they know we are right.

James

by jdclyde

that so many people forget who and what they are, and all normal rules and etiquettes they would use in the meat world are thrown out the window.

It seems to make some people mean, and they take out all of their frustrations from the meat world on who ever they see on-line.

by deepsand

Exceedingly long load times, random 404s, contacts disappearing, ads not loading at all, etc..

by jdclyde

[i]"You don't pick one group and constantly reference them derogatorily"[/i]

It isn't about being a jerk, argumentative, or "off-topic". It isn't about being right or wrong, rational or irrational, liberal or conservative, geek or geekette.

It is about racism and hate. No room for that, and it cannot/will not be tolerated (as BOJ/MM found).

by jaqui

but membership in the groups is a voluntary thing ;)

You are right, discrimination of any sort is wrong.

by jdclyde

As was pointed out elsewhere, your discrimination of stupid people is a good thing! :D

Hating someone based on the color of their skin, gender, or where they live is stupid, and THAT person SHOULD be discriminated against repeatedly.

by jamesrl

in and of itself, if you look at in the broadest sense of the world.

Everyone descriminates everyday. Our choice of foods, restaurants, the pens we like, the cars we drive, the computers we use.

Because here is the choice. Either you do a rational logical analysis every time you buy coke instead of pepsi, or buy a Bic pen versus a Biro, or you discriminate.

In the old days, we used to talk about "discriminating tastes" as a good thing (its called being picky).

I heard an interview recently with an author who wrote about this very subject.

He separates bigotry from discrimination.

Bigotry would be descrimation based on race creed, sex etc.

I of course agree we should descriminate based on sex, race, creed, age etc. Thats difffernt than saying discrimination of any sory is wrong.

James

by jaqui

stupid and lazy groups.

both of which people can elect to be members of or not. :D

since I know you read Tigger's thread on the subject, I'll not expand on why I will always support you Beth. You already know. :)

by jaqui

DISCRIMINATE AGAINST DISCRIMINATORS!!!!

though it really doesn't sound good when put that way. ;)

by jamesrl

Mr. sensitive guy who loves showtunes.....

I descriminate in scotch. If faced with no scotches I know, I will pick a single malt over a blend. I might be missing a great blend. But those are the choices I make.

I descriminate in cars. All manufacturers make some good cars and some bad cars - some more good than others. I had a bad experience with one car from a manufacturer, and I will never buy a vehicle from them again. Not so rational, but there it is.

James

by jaqui

I hate everyone equally. ]:)

semantics don't have no place in a discussion of such a sensitive nature as racial bigotry.
you are right, in the definitions, but still... ;)

by the scummy one

why not just yell Discriminate Against ME!!!
because once you discriminate, then you are a discriminator...

Ok, Ok, I still like the discriminate against stupid people the best. cause it covers the entire globe, and everyone has had to deal with them (and sometimes everyone falls in that category (except me!)).

by jdclyde

Because it is unfortunate that so many stupid and lazy people out there now equate the word discrimination with racial bigotry.

We have to stop letting people distort and pervert the meanings of words in our world.

There used to be something called a spanking, which you received if you got our of line [i](or in your case, behaved? :D ) [/i]. Now it is "beating on your kids".

by the scummy one

"all depends on what it is for
I discriminate based on sex when I go out on a date. I like girls.... "

So you discriminate going out with women for men? and then state that you like women?

Or is it you hang around women (go out) that like show tunes as well, but still dont date them???

by jdclyde

:D

No, I discriminate against women by making them pay for me, open doors for me, rub my feet after a long day.... ;\

I am discriminating in that there are two main criteria in order for me to go out with them.
One, must be [b]FEMALE[/b] [i]I like girls[/i] (.
Two, can't weigh more than me. [i]Actually, shouldn't weigh HALF of what I weigh! ]:)

by faradhi

the women I date (or rather dated since I am married) can not bench press... say ... ME :^0

by beth blakely

You guys have had me smiling all day despite the "challenges" I've faced. I have received so much support from this community! I'm pleased and proud to work among you.

Pardon the alarmingly unprofessional thing I'm about to do: HUGS AND SMOOCHES TO ALL OF YOU!

There, now. That wasn't so bad, was it?

by jaqui

we try her patience a lot. :D

but those times like this, we also show that we do understand, and care about keeping this place a good place for everyone.
[ even my own favorite hate groups, after all, if they didn't have membership here there wouldn't be anyone here to hate ;) ]

by deepsand

May I stop by and get mine in person?

Or, if you prefer, I can PM my address to you, and ...

by boxfiddler Hot topic

Removing all the help you have offered since your arrival on TR isn't hurting TR. It's only hurting all the folks who need help and might search the archives out here for that help.
Given that ManiacMan spent a lot of time in the questions attempting to help the folks he thought were seriously looking for help, is removing all your help an appropriate way to protest?
Slap, spank. beat me if you must. But I think I need to say something.

by the scummy one

JD is now on 'The List' for even attempting to make this a non smoking site! Dropping readership and link clicks... JD should be BANNED from TR for this outrageous reply/post.

I take offense to this disgusting and hateful post. Your bias and racist remarks (against smokers) will not be tolerated.......

Your post has been targeted AS SPAM! :^0 :^0

by deepsand

Those who can't will just have to deal with their envy, by embracing a different vice.

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