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byrddogs



Joined: 19 Jun 2009
Location: Shanghai

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:35 pm    Post subject: Taking this site and posts too seriously... Reply with quote

This is just a fun n game forum. Some act like they are writing a dissertation when they post on here. This site is what it is and always has been. It doesn't ever change; only the usernames do.

It can be helpful sometimes, but things usually turn into a flame fest.
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Joe666



Joined: 19 Nov 2008
Location: Jesus it's hot down here!

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In some cases, I believe this is true. In others, not so much. It's difficult to judge sarcasm at times when an idea is typed, not heard and seen. Overall, I agree, people need to lighten up a bit. This life is short and I personally can't find too much to take seriously.
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Mr. Kalgukshi



Joined: 19 Jan 2003
Location: Here or on the International Job Forums

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Three inappropriate postings have been deleted.

If they continue, the thread will be locked or removed. Sanctions will be issued, as appropriate.

Posting comments regarding Moderator actions would not be the best of decisions.
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Burndog



Joined: 17 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe that within three or four posts this thread has proved its point rather neatly. What did those people say?

Anyways...moving on...I think you're right...but sometimes it's the only place where people have decent conversations in English...so they get a bit carried away.
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Old Gil



Joined: 26 Sep 2009
Location: Got out! olleh!

PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seems useful for people who live out in the sticks or need info. I just really like to argue though ^_^
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tatertot



Joined: 21 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mr. Kalgukshi wrote:
Three inappropriate postings have been deleted.

If they continue, the thread will be locked or removed. Sanctions will be issued, as appropriate.

Posting comments regarding Moderator actions would not be the best of decisions.


What about posting comments about moderator inactions? Laughing It seems to me like the moderators do a lot of threatening but rarely take much serious action. I always see "[mod edit]" in threads, indicating that the mods are patrolling the posts but not doing anything about the problem. If people violate the TOS, shouldn't something happen after the first offence? I can see this post being removed and action taken against me, but I don't feel that it is out of line. I guess we will see.
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djsmnc



Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I deplore the fact that far too many of my posts have been taken seriously.
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Dimitris Stylianos
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Joined: 05 Jul 2008

PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

tatertot wrote:
Mr. Kalgukshi wrote:
Three inappropriate postings have been deleted.

If they continue, the thread will be locked or removed. Sanctions will be issued, as appropriate.

Posting comments regarding Moderator actions would not be the best of decisions.


What about posting comments about moderator inactions? Laughing It seems to me like the moderators do a lot of threatening but rarely take much serious action. I always see "[mod edit]" in threads, indicating that the mods are patrolling the posts but not doing anything about the problem. If people violate the TOS, shouldn't something happen after the first offence? I can see this post being removed and action taken against me, but I don't feel that it is out of line. I guess we will see.


We do take action against those who violate the TOS. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't happening.


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