131 replies to this topic

[DogOnPorch]

Let me count the ways...

[Wild Bill]

I've never been the one to slavishly kowtow to any kind of authority, especially when I think it's unfair.
But if that's your thing, hey, go ahead and crawl. Maybe you'll get a pat on the head for being such a good little boy.

Scotty, there's an old saying: "Never attribute to malice what can adequately be explained by stupidity."

I'm not at all suggesting that the moderation is stupid, at least not in intent. It's just that it can be inconsistent and unintelligent.

You see, there is no formal moderation! Nobody spends their time reading threads every day, noting violations of the rules. That was announced months ago.

Instead, we have informal moderators who have no real power except that of reporting to the few who actually are responsible for the site, like Charles Anthony.

No doubt Charles has a life of his own and enough on his plate making a living. The same would be true of any others who share his position.

So what we have is reactive moderation, rather than pro-active. Someone has to file a complaint before a warning is given. At that point, it's only human nature to deal with the immediate problem and not scroll through weeks if not months of posts to become familiar with a trend or repeated behavior.

I suspect that at least part of your premise stems from what political stripe is more likely to complain about you...or anything else, for that matter!

[Manny]

The Mods do not read every post. It would by unreasonable to expect them to. They have important things to do, they have a life. I heard they spend their days sipping hot cocoa and looking out the window, watching the world go by.

The rules state that if there's a problem you're supposed to report it via the "Report" button. Then they'll be notified, and can act on it accordingly. Did you do that in your case?

I suspect that at least part of your premise stems from what political stripe is more likely to complain about you...or anything else, for that matter!

There may be some truth to this. Although, it would be interesting to know which users are repeatedly being suspended, and what their political stripe is. So far by the responses I think there is a trend appearing here...

[DogOnPorch]

Lefties complain. T'is their nature like the scorpion. What'dyah,do?

[Scotty]

But since you insist on challenging this forum's arbitrary moderation with such whining, I was suspended for comparing Heather Mallick to a pile of dog feces (with photo)...but it was worth it!

Do you feel better now?

No. Your continued existence on this site is, like Guyser's, a prime example of them not following their own rules. You insult people on a daily basis, and delight in trolling for Canadian nationalists. If this site were following its own rules you'd have been banned years ago.

[Scotty]

The rules state that if there's a problem you're supposed to report it via the "Report" button. Then they'll be notified, and can act on it accordingly. Did you do that in your case?

I did, and nothing happened. Which is par for the course. Then I sent a message to the mods asking for clarrification, and was ignored. Instead I get that indignant note accusing me of making a racist post.

And by the way where does it say in the rules that expressing racist or bigoted sentiments are against the rules anyway? I think that's just another example of the political correctness of the moderator. That's especially true given how widely he interprets the terms.

And btw I was suspended on an earlier occasion, and I freely admit I broke the rules in insulting another poster. Of course, the other poster started the flames, as he routinely does, and he too was suspended. but that's why I hate the way this site is moderated. I can be insulted, and can't insult back without risking suspension. All I can do is send notes to the moderator who never answers or even acknowledges them.

[guyser]

No. Your continued existence on this site is, like Guyser's, a prime example of them not following their own rules.

You have said this twice, and both times you are wrong. People have been suspended for calling people names, including me.

Hell, there even may have been a warning posted to my in the last couple of days....but I am unsure

You insult people on a daily basis, and delight in trolling for Canadian nationalists. If this site were following its own rules you'd have been banned years ago.

If you dont post erroneous info or maliciously slag the USA , bc2000 doesnt respond and one can have quite a good convo going.(normally)

Troll? Er....nope.

[bush_cheney2004]

No. Your continued existence on this site is, like Guyser's, a prime example of them not following their own rules. You insult people on a daily basis, and delight in trolling for Canadian nationalists. If this site were following its own rules you'd have been banned years ago.

Hey, this is a "private" forum with rules enforced by the owners. You pays your money and you takes your chances. Another member compared the US president to a "turd", but that was OK. It is what it is.

For the record, I found your racist posting to be refreshing and revealing of your true mindset. In America, we call that free speech, but in Canada, it's called hate speech.

[guyser]

In America, we call that free speech, but in Canada, it's called hate speech.

Tsk tsk...no we don't since he does not advocate any harm coming to the targetted group.

Free speech all the way.

[bush_cheney2004]

Tsk tsk...no we don't since he does not advocate any harm coming to the targetted group.

Free speech all the way.

Sorry...I stand corrected. The inference that slavery was/is good for "black" Americans led me to think otherwise.

[waldo]

For the record, I found your racist posting to be refreshing and revealing of your true mindset. In America, we call that free free-to-hate speech, but in Canada, it's called hate speech.

FIFY - you're welcome

[The_Squid]

Hate speech? No. Scotty can stand on a street corner and pontificate his racist ideas all day long in Canada.

But his racist remarks are not allowed on this forum.

[American Woman]

Hate speech? No. Scotty can stand on a street corner and pontificate his racist ideas all day long in Canada.

Really. That wouldn't fall into the category of "inciting hate?"

[guyser]

Really. That wouldn't fall into the category of "inciting hate?"

..only if he added to his corner sermon " it is up to you and I to beat up the ----- (insert race etc here)"

One has to advocate for harm to be done to the other party

[Scotty]

Sorry...I stand corrected. The inference that slavery was/is good for "black" Americans led me to think otherwise.

Then why did you make that inference? No one else did.