Originally Posted by Dan Gleebits (Post 9053583)

whatever.... theres two sides of looking at anything.. well three if you count the 'official , sitting on the fence view'..

Originally Posted by SunnySideUp (Post 9053289)

PSL is part of the fabric .... has been since the very first 'Gay Gold Wheel' post way back in June 2000 - that was when it bacame clear that some people take life a tad too serious and a great amount of fun could be extracted from that simple fact.

But, alas, he is no longer a wind-up chappie ..... but a steady, reliable, upright member of the SN Community.

:D

Originally Posted by Lisawrx (Post 9053624)

There's no need to go cap in hand entirely.

There isn't necessarily a need to say you never felt a certain way, just in the heat of the moment, then looking back, the complaint(s) could have been phrased better.

Just to back down on how a situation was handled, doesn't mean you back down on an opinion. I guess it really depends on what exactly went on, and more importantly, if 'Gene' is that bothered about coming back.

He would really need to set up an appeal account/alternative account to do it, I'd think that would be the easiest way.

Originally Posted by Dan Gleebits (Post 9053608)

how can you 'un-apologise' if you cant even post on the forum ?

you mean someone would have to email the guy personally?Or at very least create a dummy/alias account and cow-tow? and how many would do that, not just to Stu, but to any mod /admin of any site? Ive never known it in any of the years moderating on any forums ive had the priviledge( loosely worded term) to be involved with .

And you as well as I know the character that was 'Gene' would hardly be one to go cap in hand...

Originally Posted by ALi-B (Post 9053639)

We do allow appeal accounts (the method of appeals is stated in the rules): but using it to post on the forum and carry on a vendetta will just pave the way to a extended ban.

Cap in hand you say: Live by the sword die by the sword.

Your right though, an apology is a rare thing. But if someone is willing to step back, look at what they posted and the language they used (of which is probably deleted ;) ) and admit that they went too far. Then that person will gain a hell of alot more respect and admiration than someone who skulks around using alias accounts to troll in petty spite

It takes someone with integrity to apologise and rebuild bridges and to try meet common ground. Something that is just not in some people's nature.

(I think its a male dominance thing; Probably some instinct dating back to when we were cavemen or something when disputes were settled by headbutting each other).

Originally Posted by Martin2005 (Post 9053637)

Could somebody please tell me why folk are getting banned?

I know that we fall out from time to time but I don't understand what is going on with all this banning, I know I'm not in the SN 'circle of trust' but I'm confused by this and other similar threads

Originally Posted by Martin2005 (Post 9053645)

I blame solar activity;):lol1:

Originally Posted by ALi-B (Post 9053647)

Were you around when we had user issued infractions?

Back then more normal users were getting banned than spammers :lol1:

Originally Posted by ALi-B (Post 9053647)

Were you around when we had user issued infractions?

Back then more normal users were getting banned than spammers :lol1:

Originally Posted by Dan Gleebits (Post 9053634)

Thanks Lisa , although using 'Gene' as an example, I really doubt he would last too long over here now anyway, theres too many he's upset that would have his card marked so would only be a matter of time..
its just a shame that some of the older/funnier/wiser/wittier users are Persona Non Gratis here these days..:freak3:

Originally Posted by Dan Gleebits (Post 9053648)

Im liking the headbutting suggestion, Ali..
:D

Originally Posted by Martin2005 (Post 9053651)

Yes I was and I got infracted twice, both times quite wrongly, but you guys did F all about it

Originally Posted by ALi-B (Post 9053659)

I wasn't a moderator back then (nor Lisa), and Stu wasn't in charge. IIRC the only person with the admin rights to reverse them was SDB the old webmaster (ex-webby).

As a consequence I was 1 point off a ban at one point.

Originally Posted by Dan Gleebits (Post 9053664)

Lisa, You'r far from a bad mod ;)
Ali.. you bad boy you.. then again, from a Muppet to a Puppet.. way to go ;)

and up till this point, Ive not been banned. (although i guess im becoming an irritant , keep asking questions, no?.. but then, if places like Muppets was the hive of activity it once was, i wouldnt venture out into Gen or Policy, Id be too busy wibbling )

Originally Posted by Dan Gleebits (Post 9053668)

Muppets is dead.. even if it were ressurected, it would never be the same, too much water under the bridge now, theres too many Ex Mupps on Life Bans, so it would never work the way it used to.. as for having a clue what Mupps was about, did anyone?

*and, you'r welcome :D

Originally Posted by ALi-B (Post 9053639)

Your right

Originally Posted by ALi-B (Post 9053673)

Most of my infractions came from me letting my annoyance at what happened in muppets get the better of me. Considering its empty of life now, perhaps my annoyance was justified. :(

Originally Posted by Martin2005 (Post 9053662)

The old system was ridiculous and I'm pleased it got changed, it really played into the hands of a few dumbasses.

I like to think I can have a good honest argument without being infracted or banned.