04/14/2008 21:09:36

I dont think Kira is trying to be disrespectful here. When I say sure, whatever, It means I am trying to avoid conflict.  I may not agree, but why bother arguing.  I think that everyone is being way melodramatic and overreacting, but that is just me.  I am sure no one cares about my opinion.

04/13/2008 22:26:11

Kira being disrespectfull wont get you anywhere

04/12/2008 21:37:28

Sure, whatever you say.

04/12/2008 13:33:47

I think using the blogs to complain about moderator action is highly disrespectful.  We do our best and you can't expect the moderation to be perfect.  It is impossible to please everyone. 

There are plenty of people here who somehow manage to never get banned from chat. I suggest reviewing the rules of the board and if you think you have been treated unfairly, PM the mods instead.  I think we deserve at least a little gratitude for the time we donate to this board.

Seraphim

04/11/2008 23:54:23

In a nutshell, the chatroom has gone to poop. The ones that have actually been there long enough to notice a difference would probably say the same thing. Checkers pretty rad. I've said the same word Checker used a bunch in the chatroom and never got banned. So yep, he's right, y'all need to get yourselves together and make sure you're all on the same page. (y'all meaning mods) bubye.

04/11/2008 22:36:17

Okay, I am a fairly down to earth I beleive, and I am a very literal person.  I say what I mean, I dont pull punches.  And Checker is a good friend of mine.  that said, my response is from many angles. 

I understand the new chat rules, and I agree that something had to be done because I was present and often tried to get a mod when the conversations that were innapropriate came up.  However, in a way, the people who are good and have been loyal to this site have suffered some because of these changes.  Even some of the mods have suffered because of whats going on.  I have talked to one friend who is a mod who has said she almost hates to go in now.  I am not mentioning names, and I wont mention names, but the people who love this site and have been loyal to this site are really suffering because a few people were innapropriate. I understand the need, and I am happy that action was taken.  But I also feel like a lot of the people that I really loved talking to have left because of the controversy and issues that surround this.  I can honestly say that I dont feel like the chat is the same. 

I will now approach the word issue.  I am a poet.  Many words in the English language have Multiple meanings. when speaking, it is best to use literal meanings of the words spoken.   however, you have to judge the inflection and meaning of the word because so many terms have been changed and misused in "Slang" The word in question is one such word.  The meaning of the word is to be happy, joyous, Merry.  All Positive words.  It is used in reference to a personality trait, a mood, or even a season or event.  The slang term, which i do gather is what my friend Checker's content was is negative, admittedly, but even in the negative slang term, there are more than one way to interpret.  One meaning is an unholy way of life, another meaning lame.  Yes, it would ahve been more appropriate for Checker to say lame, but at the same time, some interpretation and discrepency could be used. 

I personally would not want to be banned for using the wrong word to say that someone is happy.  and if a mere word means that you get banned, period, Then I feel things have gone too far.  perhaps checker was wrong, but I have seen mods let friends get away with much worse.  I do feel that some people are targets at times.  Again, not mentioning names, I am not trying to start a war.  Perhaps I am wrong to even post this.  But some of my friends have already left this forum, and I hope no more do.  Sometimes they dont leave a forwarding adress.  The constant contention is putting stress on us all.  I have always had a good relationship with the mods, even after I was accidentally banned because a mod pushed a wrong button.  No grudge held, it all turned out alright in the end.  I know that mistakes are gonna happen.  I know that people are gonna slip.  I sometimes think that perhaps some of the people in chat dont give a chance for us to be human.  I think that the rules have become so black and white with no gray area.  But in life there is a lot of gray, and in the english language there is a lot of gray too.  I hope that this does not tick anyone off, because that is not what it intended.  I am just trying to add insight to the problem at hand. 

04/11/2008 21:48:27

Heather I would totally agree with you had what I said to the mod in question been said in the main room but he pm'd me and I my response was intended to be funny. Had he asked or questioned my response he would have known my intent was to not say that again in main. But I felt that we had built up a friendship to the point where I could joke with him. Thus leading to my comment that I don't know what I can say to who anymore. Every mod has a different standard of what is appropriate and inappropriate Pale, so unless you publish what each mod considers appropriate and inappropriate I don't think it is fair to just ban someone outright without finding out the situation. And ska if you ask any chatter that knows me I believe 95% of them will say I am nice. I honestly think this situation was handled poorly. I am willing to submit if I go overboard and gentle rebukes are what is needed most of the time. Anyway that is enough of my ranting. If I offended the mod in question then I apologize. It was never my intention to break any rules as I had no idea that that was actually breaking a rule. And if the mod took my reply as flippant then again I apologize, but I would hope that next time instead of a rash rush to ban some dialogue might be entered into.
Thank you.

04/11/2008 21:27:01

It seems to me if no one else found your remarks inappropriate then you should be more concerned with what the Mods think is appropriate and inappropriate.

04/11/2008 21:11:29

I don't know you personally but you generally seem like a decent guy. I'm sure you're going through some difficulties in life right now and you seem to externalize them. I suppose when in doubt, just be nice. Another good alternative is to review the site rules and terms/conditions. Breaking any one is justifiable grounds for moderator action.

 

Regards. 

04/11/2008 18:47:18

mabey their not overzealous but corrupt with power