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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 15:11:22 GMT -5
On the last forum many of us belonged to, and where sparks was the number two guy, we had an area where politics was allowed. You had to sign up to see it. It didn't go well, and is an example of why Justin wants no politics here. It's a good rule. My thought as well. |
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Post by cgvt on Mar 4, 2019 15:44:45 GMT -5
It seems as if some people either can't help but post a thinly veiled political thread or can't stop themselves from posting little jabs throughout other threads and then get all butt hurt and incredulous when called on it. "Who me?" "I read the thread and don't see any thing political" What a bunch of BS. It has been going on since I joined this forum but lately it has gotten out of hand.
Guess what I didn't watch last night with references to "Mike" Obama? "I watched until I saw Michelle was on it". "I'd tell you what I think of so and so, but I'd get banned" etc etc?
"This isn't a political post but..."
Come on. You know who you are and you know exactly what you are doing.
Knock it off.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 4, 2019 16:17:54 GMT -5
Permanent bands work so much better!! I’ve tried the temporary ban from a prior forum I was an admin. The member who was “ temporarily “ banned usually came back with a vengeance....” why me with all the other 💩 going on within this forum. He/she ended up permanently banned within a week of return. Trolls are everywhere. You could be in a crochet forum and somebody is going to lose their mind over new regulations in yarn dyes.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 16:24:29 GMT -5
Is it possible to uncheck, for lack of a better term, certain categories? For example, the General Discussion thread where posters can post about anything on their mind. Maybe this would aid in curbing the problems. I only use the recent post page and I see all sorts of threads in there. I guess another option would be to avoid the recent thread page and just browse the pipe related stuff. General Discussion is a great place to start a post.....without going overboard. People have to think before they press that “ reply “ button......just use your heads.....simple👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 4, 2019 16:55:55 GMT -5
Trolls are everywhere. You could be in a crochet forum and somebody is going to lose their mind over new regulations in yarn dyes. Ah, we hear from the forums token knitting troll! 😉😎🤠 |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 4, 2019 18:06:13 GMT -5
Ah, we hear from the forums token knitting troll! 😉😎🤠  lol |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 4, 2019 18:40:53 GMT -5
Ah, we hear from the forums token knitting troll! 😉😎🤠 lol Worst Friend Ever?? Really? |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 4, 2019 19:11:02 GMT -5
lol Worst Friend Ever?? Really?  |
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Post by puritana on Mar 4, 2019 21:51:56 GMT -5
I don't care about politics, but I'm pretty passionate about yarn dye regulations.
*raises pitchfork*
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 4, 2019 22:03:34 GMT -5
I don't care about politics, but I'm pretty passionate about yarn dye regulations. *raises pitchfork*  |
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 4, 2019 22:31:22 GMT -5
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Mar 4, 2019 23:04:15 GMT -5
I don't care about politics, but I'm pretty passionate about yarn dye regulations. *raises pitchfork* Why do you have to bring yarn politics into every conversation! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 5, 2019 2:59:37 GMT -5
lol Worst Friend Ever?? Really? Thank you, Ron. I always wondered what that meant. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 5, 2019 10:47:33 GMT -5
Worst Friend Ever?? Really? Thank you, Ron. I always wondered what that meant. I had to Google it. It was the most likely out of several choices. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 5, 2019 22:25:03 GMT -5
bwahahahaha! someone knows me  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 5, 2019 22:26:01 GMT -5
I don't care about politics, but I'm pretty passionate about yarn dye regulations. *raises pitchfork* Why do you have to bring yarn politics into every conversation! |
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Post by dave g on Mar 6, 2019 0:37:38 GMT -5
Seems I missed a few things since I was gone.
I’m glad to hear issues with negative posts are being addressed.
I’ve all but abandoned other forums for similar reasons. The Patch is full of great people and fun informative posts. I hope it stays this way.
If we don’t feed the trolls, they’ll move on.
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Post by crapgame on Mar 6, 2019 0:54:08 GMT -5
^^ I like that rule! I lose interest in politics fairly quickly. Most of the time when it starts up I quit reading. Not sure what's worse, politics or pissing contests. you can win a p*ssing contest cant win a political argument |
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Post by crapgame on Mar 6, 2019 1:00:45 GMT -5
I don't care about politics, but I'm pretty passionate about yarn dye regulations. *raises pitchfork* Why do you have to bring yarn politics into every conversation! It is all good..just leave the Red yarn/ Blue yarn comments outside.. those are the worst kind.. yeah I had to reuse it.. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 6, 2019 1:17:37 GMT -5
Guess what I didn't watch last night with references to "Mike" Obama? "I watched until I saw Michelle was on it". "I'd tell you what I think of so and so, but I'd get banned" etc etc?
I've been on a small break and just checking in, so I feel I've missed some stuff. I have noticed a few of these though and you're right. This is the literary equivalent of poking a stick through the cage and trying to rile the beast.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2019 11:53:22 GMT -5
Seems I missed a few things since I was gone. I’m glad to hear issues with negative posts are being addressed. I’ve all but abandoned other forums for similar reasons. The Patch is full of great people and fun informative posts. I hope it stays this way. If we don’t feed the trolls, they’ll move on. Well stated Dave, I’ve noticed just recently a few more regulars and not posting or rarely post. Let’s hope they return and “ NO MORE FEEDING THE TROLLS “!!! If it continues their “ plug “ should be pulled before we lose more good members. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 6, 2019 12:07:46 GMT -5
I guess that I'm glad that work has recently been super busy for me and I missed the not fun. sparks - I really appreciate your efforts as I consider this to be my main home for pipe related talk on the Internet. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Mar 6, 2019 13:06:17 GMT -5
An anecdote:
My best friend and I differ greatly in our political beliefs. IF we end up on a political topic, we take the time to listen to each other's viewpoint. Neither of us tries to debase, demean, or belittle the other for holding those views. We're still best friends, and enjoy each other's company immensely.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2019 13:14:07 GMT -5
When I'm in a pipe forum the only clickbaitable threads for me are the ones pertaining to pipes or tobacco. Whenever they get threadjacked (whatever the direction) I either ignore the digression if it's temporary or stop visiting the thread. Maybe for that reason I've missed the instances of acrimony/controversy that are the subject of this thread. I made the exception this time because it was a moderator's thread. But I must say I was surprised that this was going on. The tornado must have missed my house altogether and never even wakened me.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 7, 2019 18:39:26 GMT -5
Why do you have to bring yarn politics into every conversation! It is all good..just leave the Red yarn/ Blue yarn comments outside.. those are the worst kind.. yeah I had to reuse it.. purple yarn!!! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 7, 2019 20:25:36 GMT -5
Why do you have to bring yarn politics into every conversation! It is all good..just leave the Red yarn/ Blue yarn comments outside.. those are the worst kind.. yeah I had to reuse it.. Why can't we all just use purple yarn? |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 7, 2019 21:10:06 GMT -5
It is all good..just leave the Red yarn/ Blue yarn comments outside.. those are the worst kind.. yeah I had to reuse it.. Why can't we all just use purple yarn?  |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 7, 2019 22:04:41 GMT -5
Jason needs to implement rule#9....whip you guys into shape!
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Post by Scott W on Mar 7, 2019 22:32:18 GMT -5
I’ve seen it, don’t pay attention to it, believe it’s wrong, try not to get involved in it. If it any given time somebody sees that I’m a part of it, please PM me and knock some sense into me. I think I said in our fearless leader’s last thread that at one point in time in most forums, some inmates think they could run the asylum. This has resulted in many great communities circling the drain before finally getting flushed and having many valued members find other homes. I hope this doesn’t happen here
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 7, 2019 22:54:12 GMT -5
Jason needs to implement rule#9....whip you guys into shape! Is that "always carry a knife" or "pleading special cases"? |
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