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mike_cesara: Thank you for the clarification Linko90! : )
Usually threads like that one are locked, which seems less confusing.
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Linko90: The reason for the delete rather than a lock then delete was purely down to this very thread.

In the future, if a multiple page thread is heading towards deletion, it will be locked and a reason stated. Then it will be deleted. As for today, given the content of this thread, I feel like the reason for the deletion is quite clear :)

Hope this clears things up!
No it doesn't.
That thread had a genuine discussion, and was quite interesting in several fronts.
It is of note the Op was down-voted, but this was due to his opinion alone, that had a right to be heard, but wasn't satisfactory to "some people", but hardly for most participants of the thread, in an aim to make it go away.
Then the posters shared opinions what the community may feel appropriate here and what should not be accepted.
This followed by the explanation what the thread was talking about - with the story how the previous thread headed its doom.
Then a participant explained his feelings of being abused, only to follow by a number of "well respected" users abusing him. He begged them to stop, but they kept going. This is of importance to note, especially for you Linko90.
Also ongoing discussion about political discussions, what is considered appropriate and where one can encounter different opinions. Only narrow minded individuals that weren't willing to hear anything other then their opinion couldn't cope with it.
Upon some newer posts contradicting the previous individuals, it may have gone downhill, I'm not sure what followed.

Sure there were several unpleasantries, as in every debate that may involve emotions and conflicts of ideas.
But I didn't see anything worth deleting (other then the abuse which was painful indeed but has empirical importance).
Signup sheets for new members into the Vigilante Club are now available at the front desk. Make sure to pick one up before you log off tonight. Thanks. :D
Post edited June 07, 2018 by tinyE
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dtgreene: I encountered sexism in the recent topic about fantasy.

Also, I have encountered transphobia in another topic (the one about threads GOG likes to delete); given that the topic doesn't really have useful discussion going on, maybe it should be locked?
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BlackThorny: Not sexism per say, his opinions were too masculine for your tastes. Granted he was violently addressing them , but not sexist.

Well after my post against your opinion (just against it, nothing slender or foul, even less harsh then other posts after it),
got down-voted by "your fans", your wish was granted and that thread that did have quite a useful discussion - just not on your terms and not to your liking as it wasn't agreeing with you - had been removed. what an utter surprise
"Maskuline"?!? Reminds of the senetor that was accusing a person for "mansplaining" and didn't realize she was the one that was rude and condescending, and was actually insulting the person who, by job description, had to explain things in the open fora...

Problem with many is the evidently lack of understanding on what differentiate opinions and facts. This policing of words/opinions and wolf crying is in reality fascism based on subjectivity, not objectivity.

My mother was diagnosed with PTSD among other things many years ago, and she also felt she got attacked all the time and perceived all men as evil. When she drank she was literally a spinning NIGTHMARE, and she pushed everyone away. Most people couldn't have a normal conversation with her because she always accused them of attacking her. Thankfully, today she's more observant of her own thought pattern and behavior. She's also way more positive.

I see many of the same symptoms here where words and images "attack" like they're constantly in a horror movie, and interprets most things, if not all, like a negative.

But I digress. Sue me or ban me for being honest - but I have zero tolerance for such.


Oh, excuse me, Overload awaits ;-)
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USERNAME:Tauto#Q&_^Q&Q#GROUP:4#Q&_^Q&Q#LINK:154#Q&_^Q&Q#I've had threads and posts deleted in a matter of seconds,your theory is incorrect.#Q&_^Q&Q#LINK:154#Q&_^Q&Q#
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I realize my post is quite a wall of text, but I did mentioned within it the report as spam > deletion should be revised.
You also didn't bother addressing my opinion on your unbiased approach, and I actually want your opinion on my objections.
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tinyE: Signup sheets for new members into the Vigilante Club are now available at the front desk. Make sure to pick one up before you log off tonight. Thanks. :D
I just want to point out that it's the Holier Than Thou Vigilante Club rather than the High Horse Vigilante Club or the People's Popular Vigilante Club. Bloody splitters.
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BlackThorny: Not sexism per say, his opinions were too masculine for your tastes. Granted he was violently addressing them , but not sexist.

Well after my post against your opinion (just against it, nothing slender or foul, even less harsh then other posts after it),
got down-voted by "your fans", your wish was granted and that thread that did have quite a useful discussion - just not on your terms and not to your liking as it wasn't agreeing with you - had been removed. what an utter surprise
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sanscript: "Maskuline"?!? Reminds of the senetor that was accusing a person for "mansplaining" and didn't realize she was the one that was rude and condescending, and was actually insulting the person who, by job description, had to explain things in the open fora...
You shared a nice story, and in general I agree with what you said, but you missed the point:
He was basing opinion on his chauvinist beliefs, assuming genuine, also based on life experience. She felt his masculinity offensive.
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BlackThorny: I realize my post is quite a wall of text, but I did mentioned within it the report as spam > deletion should be revised.
You also didn't bother addressing my opinion on your unbiased approach, and I actually want your opinion on my objections.
Sorry, I'll address the latter now: I will never agree that any system is good, in which action (or lack thereof) against a person is decided on things other than their own actions that directly relate to the incident at hand. One's character, beliefs, etc. should not be considered when making a determination, because any set of laws that is applied selectively will result in contempt for that set, further resulting in abuse.

We should be judged the same for the same action. Always. Our views, beliefs, wealth, race, etc. etc. etc. Should not play into it. If Hippocrates and Mengele both come to this forum and say the f-word, the process should be as follows:

1. Is saying the f-word against the forum laws?

Yes, it is.

2. What is the set punishment for saying the f-word?

It's a 1-day ban.

3. Both doctors receive a 1-day ban.

End of story.
I have been banned three times for using the F-word.

Since then it's prohibition has not been enforced and I dare anyone to find someone who has been banned for using it since my last ban ended.

It's not exactly fair that I'm being accused of stuff by someone I can't defend myself to.
Post edited June 07, 2018 by tinyE
I see this is going great :D
Post edited June 07, 2018 by Breja
I'm gonna go watch Battle Bots.

I think they should make Tombstone retire. He can't be defeated. kind of kills the competition.
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tinyE: I'm gonna go watch Battle Bots.

I think they should make Tombstone retire. He can't be defeated. kind of kills the competition.
I used to love that show, but it was also very frustrating to me. The bots I liked most would pretty much always lose. Still, it was probably the closest I ever came to following any sport :D
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USERNAME:BlackThorny#Q&_^Q&Q#GROUP:4#Q&_^Q&Q#LINK:184#Q&_^Q&Q#I realize my post is quite a wall of text, but I did mentioned within it the report as spam > deletion should be revised.
You also didn't bother addressing my opinion on your unbiased approach, and I actually want your opinion on my objections.#Q&_^Q&Q#LINK:184#Q&_^Q&Q#
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I see.
How about one's history? Shouldn't it be taken into account at some point, at least when comparing harsher re-precautions?
Also in oppose to a one (or only a couple) time incident that may be willing to be granted tan un-ban upon private plea to the CM?
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BlackThorny: I see.
How about one's history? Shouldn't it be taken into account at some point, at least when comparing harsher re-precautions?
Also in oppose to a one (or only a couple) time incident that may be willing to be granted tan un-ban upon private plea to the CM?
Being a repeat offender should play into the decision if (and only if) it is specified by the rules. For instance a rule could look like this:

- Wearing sandals with socks:
- - 1st offence: $500 fine.
- - 2nd offence: $1000 fine, and 1 week in prison
- - 3rd offence: Forefiture of all assets, and public execution by firing squad.

But if that person was earlier found guilty of speeding, tax fraud, and zoning violations it should NOT affect his sentencing because these are unrelated crimes.
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BlackThorny: Then a participant explained his feelings of being abused, only to follow by a number of "well respected" users abusing him. He begged them to stop, but they kept going. This is of importance to note, especially for you Linko90.

Upon some newer posts contradicting the previous individuals, it may have gone downhill, I'm not sure what followed.

Sure there were several unpleasantries, as in every debate that may involve emotions and conflicts of ideas.
But I didn't see anything worth deleting (other then the abuse which was painful indeed but has empirical importance).
You don't know what you're talking about. The individual in question has a long history of crying about "abuse" while being verbally abusive. He is *not* an innocent victim.
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BlackThorny: Then a participant explained his feelings of being abused, only to follow by a number of "well respected" users abusing him. He begged them to stop, but they kept going. This is of importance to note, especially for you Linko90.
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richlind33: You don't know what you're talking about. The individual in question has a long history of crying about "abuse" while being verbally abusive. He is *not* an innocent victim.
I have no clue what thread and what person you are all talking about, but I just want to say that pickpocketing a thief is not any less wrong than pickpocketing an honest person. This isn't to say that thieves are good, it's just that all men should be equal before the law. In other words, whoever that person is (and I realize it might be someone I actively dislike) just because they were abusive themselves in the past doesn't mean it's ok to be abusive towards them. Each infraction should be treated individually and punished according to the rules.
Post edited June 07, 2018 by Alaric.us