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#1138699
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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SilverWook said:

Whatever axe you have to grind, insulting me and the rest of the staff isn’t going to help. Maybe if I wasn’t in the middle of a disaster area I might take offense. I have bigger fish to fry today, unfortunately.


It’s a miracle I even have power right now.

I truly do hope you are safe, and again, I apologize for my outburst. Generally, I try to be more civil in my discourse, even when I feel passionate about something. Obviously, I’m a little disinhibited for whatever reason right now. A third time, I apologize, and I wish you well during this disaster.

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#1138698
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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TV’s Frink said:

darth_ender said:

TV’s Frink said:

darth_ender said:

no one has the courage to share it publicly because we are literally afraid of being banned. Well, I decided today I am not afraid. If I get banned and nothing changes for the better, I’m not sure I would want to be a part of this forum anymore anyway. If I get banned and moderation changes, perhaps it did some good. If I don’t get banned but get a warning, but also my public expression of what many of you are too afraid to say leads to some change, even better.

Wow, you’re quite the hero! If only I had your courage. Imagine the good things I could do!

darth_ender said:

Well, I was feeling a bit better getting this stuff off my chest. I was about ready to publicly apologize for my outburst. Of course, TV’s Frink, ever the supportive one, he’s the real hero. Yes, the one who has always been willing to have a laugh at another’s expense, he’s the hero!

I’m sorry for my outburst. I am truly disappointed with things around here, but that is okay. I just needed to vent, and I truly feel better.

I was pointing out how your constant mockery of others doesn’t make you a hero.

You sure are determined to insist I’m not a hero when I never said I was in the first place. I’m not aware that I’m even acting like I think I am one.

You are unwilling to actually stand up for something you believe or a friend who is obviously in a bad mood. Instead, you feel you are being helpful by being insulting.

I believe the forum is moderated more strictly than it has been in the past, and that’s not always a good thing. But it’s also not always a bad thing. I don’t agree with everything that has been done lately, but do you really think if I stood up and shouted I STAND WITH ENDER!!! then other people would too, and then Jay would have no choice but to give in to our demands?

I’m happy some of our favorite trolls are long-gone. I’m not happy about some other stuff, but what’s the point in bitching about it? This is the new forum…and frankly, for the most part, it’s not all that different from the old forum, other than trolls get banned and more respectable members get warnings…or bans if they keep pushing too much. It is what it is.

I think you’re being silly. You pretty much admitted it yourself. But you’re mad because I called you out on it. Real friends don’t just support one another blindly. If you think I’m a coward because I’m not backing you 100% when you’re being silly, that’s fine. You’re entitled to your silly opinion.

Not necessarily asking for this. Perhaps something more like what you you actually said in this post. Or perhaps something like, “Man, you’re having a bad day. Sorry to hear that. Don’t say something you’ll regret.” Maybe not your style, and I know that my emotions are my own responsibility, but it might have helped avoid agitating me further.

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#1138677
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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TV’s Frink said:

darth_ender said:

no one has the courage to share it publicly because we are literally afraid of being banned. Well, I decided today I am not afraid. If I get banned and nothing changes for the better, I’m not sure I would want to be a part of this forum anymore anyway. If I get banned and moderation changes, perhaps it did some good. If I don’t get banned but get a warning, but also my public expression of what many of you are too afraid to say leads to some change, even better.

Wow, you’re quite the hero! If only I had your courage. Imagine the good things I could do!

darth_ender said:

Well, I was feeling a bit better getting this stuff off my chest. I was about ready to publicly apologize for my outburst. Of course, TV’s Frink, ever the supportive one, he’s the real hero. Yes, the one who has always been willing to have a laugh at another’s expense, he’s the hero!

I’m sorry for my outburst. I am truly disappointed with things around here, but that is okay. I just needed to vent, and I truly feel better.

I was pointing out how your constant mockery of others doesn’t make you a hero. You are unwilling to actually stand up for something you believe or a friend who is obviously in a bad mood. Instead, you feel you are being helpful by being insulting.

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#1138663
Topic
If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
Time

Well, I was feeling a bit better getting this stuff off my chest. I was about ready to publicly apologize for my outburst. Of course, TV’s Frink, ever the supportive one, he’s the real hero. Yes, the one who has always been willing to have a laugh at another’s expense, he’s the hero!

I’m sorry for my outburst. I am truly disappointed with things around here, but that is okay. I just needed to vent, and I truly feel better.

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#1138653
Topic
If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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TV’s Frink said:

yhwx said:

Is _ender really being that unreasonable now?

To wonder if moderation has maybe gotten a bit too strict for some tastes? No.

To write this?

darth_ender said:

In either case, I’d rather come to a place, get in a couple arguments now and then, and feel like an adult than come to a place where admin and moderators feel the need to ask me if I went potty yet so they can wipe my ass for me.

Yes, I’m probably asking for the ban hammer. Everyone here better enjoy themselves! Don’t have normal human emotions, or I’ll force you to sit on your time out rug to cool off! Don’t express your dissatisfaction with this place or I’ll ban you!

Fact of the matter is that a ban won’t be a punishment, so I encourage the powers that be to reconsider their style, or ban me and silence me and continue on the trajectory they have been on lately.

Yes.

We all have our bad days. Today just happens to be one of mine. Hopefully, we are allowed to have them and express more raw emotion without punitive action. I know I am probably being unreasonable in my approach and that some tact my prevent harsher action. Nevertheless, it is important that these kinds of things get heard. It’s not like many posters here haven’t shared these exact thoughts in private threads. But no one has the courage to share it publicly because we are literally afraid of being banned. Well, I decided today I am not afraid. If I get banned and nothing changes for the better, I’m not sure I would want to be a part of this forum anymore anyway. If I get banned and moderation changes, perhaps it did some good. If I don’t get banned but get a warning, but also my public expression of what many of you are too afraid to say leads to some change, even better.

I am for being kinder to people and I admit that I wasn’t always nice to the new members. I don’t mind some stricter enforcement. But the constant weight of a potential ban for a bad day like today is ridiculous. We should all be able to prop each other up during challenging times.

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#1138635
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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Yes, I disagree with TV’s Frink on something. I know that is unreasonable for you to imagine. “I agree with Frink” should be our motto.

Best part about it is…a year ago, I’d get some sleep, apologize to him, and we’d move on in a couple days. Instead, I’m sure a moderator will be along shortly to force good behavior instead of letting us hash it out on our own.

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#1138629
Topic
If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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TV’s Frink said:

Jeez man. Seems like at this point you actually do need your ass wiped for yourself.

And this is still the most lenient forum I visit, despite recent changes in moderating style.

Looks like I missed this. I appreciate the comment from someone known for his childish humor and his own irritable and periodic temper tantrums. cough ray_afraid talking about my wife’s judgment of Matt Lauer cough

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#1138606
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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dahmage said:

darth_ender said:

I’m a pretty fair-minded guy. I have a balanced view on things. I get along well with people. I am compassionate towards others. I’m pretty good at admitting when I’m wrong.

This type of build up never goes anywhere good

So, hopefully, the weight of the following comment means something:

This place now sucks.

yep. maybe just sleep on it ender, and feel better in the morning? Maybe all this place needs is a proper amount of darth_ender posting in it.

I appreciate the kind words. Admittedly, I am running on less sleep, and therefore feel a bit grumpy.

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#1138601
Topic
If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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ray_afraid said:

I disagree, so I’m afraid it means nothing at all without explanation.

You disagree with this?

darth_ender said:

I’m a pretty fair-minded guy. I have a balanced view on things. I get along well with people. I am compassionate towards others. I’m pretty good at admitting when I’m wrong.

Or this?

So, hopefully, the weight of the following comment means something:

This place now sucks.

In either case, I’d rather come to a place, get in a couple arguments now and then, and feel like an adult than come to a place where admin and moderators feel the need to ask me if I went potty yet so they can wipe my ass for me.

Yes, I’m probably asking for the ban hammer. Everyone here better enjoy themselves! Don’t have normal human emotions, or I’ll force you to sit on your time out rug to cool off! Don’t express your dissatisfaction with this place or I’ll ban you!

Fact of the matter is that a ban won’t be a punishment, so I encourage the powers that be to reconsider their style, or ban me and silence me and continue on the trajectory they have been on lately.

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#1138212
Topic
Politics 2: Electric Boogaloo
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oojason said:

Warbler said:

Again, I apologize to ray_afraid. I still disagree with him, but I went too far in saying he was acting like a nazi. I’m sorry.
 

In fact, for the purpose of clarity, Ray was not acting like a Nazi at all - nor anywhere near remotely approaching so…

Ray hasn’t rounded up the disabled - both physically and mentally, civilian men, women, children, babies, the elderly and infirm, political opponents, people of a different colour, people of a different ethnic background, people of a different religion or beliefs… - and then incarcerated them, put them in concentration camps, executed them, tortured them, experimented on them, sterilised them, gassed them, starved them, used them as slaves, raped them, stripped them of their not only their possessions but their humanity, ordered them to dig their own graves, or violated the Geneva Convention - amongst many other atrocities carried out by the Nazis before World War 2, during the war, and since then.

Nazis, whose actions resulted in the deaths of circa 60 million people - and affected millions more through injury, misery and fear. Nazis who would have likely wiped many more ‘non-Ayrian types’ from the much of the world map had they triumphed 70 odd years ago - through some of the most horrific methods in human history. Nazis who would likely still want to kill, maim or injure many people for just being ‘different’ to them and their narrow-minded, intolerant and sick views - IF they could get away with it.
 

Personally, I am full of admiration and respect for Ray in keeping calm and simply walking away from the discussion with the man who said '…you’re just acting like a Nazi. There, I said it.’, and then later accepting your… apology.
 

I find it also strange - baffling in fact, that Nazis are being mentioned in the same breath for comparisons with BLM, MLK, & the NAACP - groups that are trying to highlight injustice, and ask for more social equality. Again, they are nothing like the Nazis.
 

So, in summing up… Well done, Warbler - in an effort to win a discussion on the internet you told someone they were acting like a Nazi.

And then - after initially refusing to apologise - eventually apologising by stating ‘I apologize for saying you were acting like a Nazi. I still think you were wrong, but that went too far. I’m Sorry.’.

Also, the ‘I still think you were wrong’ in your apology - get a dig in along with the apology, eh.

An apology nothing like, this more befitting, example… ‘Ray - I was bang out of order and deeply regret my words for the offence they very likely caused you. It is one of the lowest things anyone could ever say to another person - and for that I am truly sorry. I am disgusted with myself. Please accept my heartfelt apologies - though I fully understand should you choose not to.’
 

Consider this a warning Warbler - as well as to anyone else - if you call someone a Nazi on here, or tell someone they are acting like a Nazi on here again (as Warbler did to Ray), or any other comment using the word ‘Nazi’ as an insult, slur or derogatory term to a fellow member - you will be banned.
 

I noticed your post stating ‘I will no longer be discussing this subject’ - that’s probably a very good idea, I strongly suggest you adhere to that.

 

If anyone has any issues with this feel free to PM me.

So is it okay to say someone is acting like a communist dictator?

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#1138194
Topic
STAR WARS: EP VI -RETURN OF THE JEDI &quot;REVISITED EDITION&quot;<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - ** PRODUCTION HAS NOW RESTARTED **
Time

adywan said:

darth_ender said:

I appreciate the update, especially the funeral pyre scene. Still no feedback on Victory-class star destroyers, though?

There will be no Victory Class Stardestroyers

Well, bummer!

That’s alright, though. I love all your other editing choices.

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#1136216
Topic
Current Events. No debates!
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yhwx said:

yhwx said:

darth_ender said:

yhwx said:

I agree with Frink.

I agree with everyone who has called you a Frink sycophant.

I disagree with that. My views are my own.

To elaborate on this, you should see that there are many issues wherein Frink and I disagree, particularly the MAC vs. PC and anime issues. I wouldn’t be comfortable with myself if I were changing my views simply to advance status on this forum.

I was (mostly) teasing. I mean, Frink’s humor is great, and I think many of us aspire to win some approval from him. Your comment wasn’t just contributing much, so I thought I’d poke a bit.