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Izzo wrote:No, I won't. and again ....it's a simple question...yes or no......take your time.
Yes we have gotten warnings. As for infractions I can tell you I haven't gotten one since I have been a mod.
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UOD wrote:Well, since you put it that way....my forum suggestion is tied into the business end. I did say to tie it into premium membership. That's how ARS does it and they must be making A LOT of money on that because they have to pay no matter what...I paid.
Actually I do see your point on making a premium membership for the privilege of posting in a private forum.

I just have a feeling it would be a ghost town as this site has no where near the active participation as say, ARS does.
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Like DH states UOD it's not that we think it's a terrible idea. Shoot I wouldn't have a problem with trying it. That said I do agree with Philip and DH that it's probably going to cause more problems. Either the GD forum will lose alot of posts or the new political forum will drop in interest within a few weeks.
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Izzo wrote:It is the point and that wasn't the question. It's a pretty simple question which can be answer either with a yes or a no. We're not interested in introspection... do you get infractions?

Yes I have. LOL Of course it was a test.

Now, why would you think that I'd need one? If you do, can you link me to a specific example?
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Roody wrote:Good for them. We believe it's necessary at times unfortunately.

But what does it achieve? Harmony?


I just want to carry on adult conversation the way I would carry on if I were at work or with family/friends. SG is tame. I don't know where you go...but this place is like the wading end of a kiddie pool lol. I get mad when some of the brats poop in the pool. :mad:
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downhill wrote:Yes I have. LOL Of course it was a test.

Now, why would you think that I'd need one? If you do, can you link me to a specific example?
I never said you did need one. Go back and read if needed.
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Izzo wrote:And you guys wonder why traffic suffers? :rotfl:
Judging from some of the PM's I get, I have not a single doubt why traffic suffers.
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UOD wrote:But what does it achieve? Harmony?


I just want to carry on adult conversation the way I would carry on if I were at work or with family/friends. SG is tame. I don't know where you go...but this place is like the wading end of a kiddie pool lol. I get mad when some of the brats poop in the pool. :mad:
Here is the thing man. You state you want to carry on an adult conversation. The thing is to the best of my knowledge no one on staff myself included thinks adult conversations are filled with personal attacks on others.
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Izzo wrote:I never said you did need one. Go back and read if needed.


No need to read. Thank you for now giving the idea that we are angels. That's not the case but thanks for the input.
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downhill wrote:Judging from some of the PM's I get, I have not a single doubt why traffic suffers.
Agreed.
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Roody wrote:Like DH states UOD it's not that we think it's a terrible idea. Shoot I wouldn't have a problem with trying it. That said I do agree with Philip and DH that it's probably going to cause more problems. Either the GD forum will lose alot of posts or the new political forum will drop in interest within a few weeks.

I guess I just don't understand how it's going to cause more problems. We already have problems...I suggest HIDING them in a private forum. If there is leakage....BAN.


It really is just that simple. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I can keep my self straight and contain my diatribe to that forum if it were created.
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downhill wrote:Judging from some of the PM's I get, I have not a single doubt why traffic suffers.

Are you suggesting that I take as truth what you say? Are you also saying that potential new members PM you ahead of time and complain about the behavior within certain threads? And unless you post 'em it's all BS anyway.
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Roody wrote:Agreed.
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UOD wrote:I guess I just don't understand how it's going to cause more problems. We already have problems...I suggest HIDING them in a private forum. If there is leakage....BAN.


It really is just that simple. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I can keep my self straight and contain my diatribe to that forum if it were created.
Personally I think it would be worth a shot. If it works great and if it doesn't we can just move the posts and close the political forum.
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downhill wrote:No need to read. Thank you for now giving the idea that we are angels. That's not the case but thanks for the input.
You need to lay off the sauce. You're reading things that aren't there, dude.
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Izzo wrote:Are you suggesting that I take as truth what you say? Are you also saying that potential new members PM you ahead of time and complain about the behavior within certain threads? And unless you post 'em it's all BS anyway.
If he is getting the kind of PM's I get they are basically supporting the idea that this site would be better off if you weren't on it.
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Roody wrote:Here is the thing man. You state you want to carry on an adult conversation. The thing is to the best of my knowledge no one on staff myself included thinks adult conversations are filled with personal attacks on others.
True, telling people the facts and showing them the truth can be hurtful to their ego. And of course, they will say that they are being attacked. It's subjective.


But again, and I think I've said this many times.....going into the forum is at your own risk...so if you get attacked....boo on you for asking for it. Nobody else can see it unless they are a premium member.


I just don't understand the resistance to it. I don't think it would be as doomsday as some of you make it out to be. I think you'd actually see some people work out their own conflicts in short order.
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Roody wrote:If he is getting the kind of PM's I get they are basically supporting the idea that this site would be better off if you weren't on it.

Post 'em.
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Izzo wrote:Post 'em.
No chance at all I will post a private message from another member for you to see. I am merely stating what pretty much any staff member here can support and that is we get alot of complaints about you.
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Izzo wrote:Are you suggesting that I take as truth what you say? Are you also saying that potential new members PM you ahead of time and complain about the behavior within certain threads? And unless you post 'em it's all BS anyway.
Are you calling me a liar? Again?


Look...I've called you out before. Put em up, dude. List every single instance of a mod that's done you wrong. Your blues song is a longer read than War and Peace but with a lot less substance.

It's either that or show all of Speedguide that you have not a leg to stand on. What will it be, Izzo?
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downhill wrote:Are you calling me a liar? Again?


Look...I've called you out before. Put em up, dude. List every single instance of a mod that's done you wrong. Your blues song is a longer read than War and Peace but with a lot less substance.

It's either that or show all of Speedguide that you have not a leg to stand on. What will it be, Izzo?
Not just that. Personally I would love to see an example of where he was done wrong by a mod regarding a situation he didn't at first instigate.
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Izzo wrote:You need to lay off the sauce. You're reading things that aren't there, dude.
Back to the insulting and rude behavior that is the crux of what we are talking about.

While not surprised, I must say I'm disappointed.
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downhill wrote:Are you calling me a liar? Again?


Look...I've called you out before. Put em up, dude. List every single instance of a mod that's done you wrong. Your blues song is a longer read than War and Peace but with a lot less substance.

It's either that or show all of Speedguide that you have not a leg to stand on. What will it be, Izzo?
Again with answering questions with more questions. Are you unable to to directly answer anything? It was a simple question that you answered by beating around the bush and then claiming I somehow said, in this thread, you deserved one. Please read more carefully before posting.....mmmmmkay?
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It's still a bad idea...

There are a few great debaters here. They love to argue and pick apart those that can not debate very well.

You will not change my opinion on religion and politics.

Nor am I going to research your comments for validity and spend hours doing point - counter-point (Jane, you ignorant slut)

Of course, not doing so will make you victorious and feel superior.

If we could be civil, we wouldn't need separate forums.
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downhill wrote:Back to the insulting and rude behavior that is the crux of what we are talking about.

While not surprised, I must say I'm disappointed.
Insulting and rude? Again grow some thicker skin. How many times have you posted sh*tfaced? If you're offended by what I said that's your problem not mine.
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Izzo wrote:Again with answering questions with more questions. Are you unable to to directly answer anything? It was a simple question that you answered by beating around the bush and then claiming I somehow said, in this thread, you deserved one. Please read more carefully before posting.....mmmmmkay?
Back to that old standby are we?

Thanks Izzo. You've just shown all of Speedguide that indeed you really don't have a leg to stand on.

Beating around the bush? LOL All one has to do is read this quote of yours.
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Roody wrote:No chance at all I will post a private message from another member for you to see. I am merely stating what pretty much any staff member here can support and that is we get alot of complaints about you.
Then it's all BS. Try something you can actually prove.
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Izzo wrote:Insulting and rude? Again grow some thicker skin. How many times have you posted sh*tfaced? If you're offended by what I said that's your problem not mine.
How many time? I don't know but let me use your argument. Show me.
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downhill wrote:Back to that old standby are we?

Thanks Izzo. You've just shown all of Speedguide that indeed you really don't have a leg to stand on.

Beating around the bush? LOL All one has to do is read this quote of yours.
A leg to stand on? Again, have someone read the thread to you and point out where I said you deserved one. Stand by? And DH....psst......thanks for showing SG how incompetent you really are.
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Izzo wrote:Then it's all BS. Try something you can actually prove.
With your attitude and history of warnings/infractions and bans if you think there isn't some proof to what I say then you clearly are kidding yourself.
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Izzo wrote:Then it's all BS. Try something you can actually prove.
Which is what all of us are waiting for, Izzo. It's your game. Show us something you can prove. :p
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downhill wrote:How many time? I don't know but let me use your argument. Show me.
Uh-huh. Thought so.
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downhill wrote:Which is what all of us are waiting for, Izzo. It's your game. Show us something you can prove. :p
You guys brought it up first.... put up or shut up.
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Izzo wrote:A leg to stand on? Again, have someone read the thread to you and point out where I said you deserved one. Stand by? And DH....psst......thanks for showing SG how incompetent you really are.
Here we go again. When backed into a corner, insult and name call.

Izzo you know better.
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Roody wrote:With your attitude and history of warnings/infractions and bans if you think there isn't some proof to what I say then you clearly are kidding yourself.
You can't prove it can you?
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Izzo wrote:You guys brought it up first.... put up or shut up.
:rotfl: :rotfl:


Everyone else can read as well as we can Izzo.
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Izzo wrote:You can't prove it can you?
I got some positive rep for my remarks here.

https://www.speedguide.net/forums/ ... ost2231190

That's the extent of what I will share with you though.

Ironically you avoided answering my question in that thread much like you are avoiding answering DH's question in this thread.
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downhill wrote:Here we go again. When backed into a corner, insult and name call.

Izzo you know better.
Back into a corner? :rotfl: You still haven't shown me where I said you deserved an infraction....all I did was ask if you get them but as usual you ignore the crux if the issue. Please point me to the post where I said it. :rotfl: :rtfm:
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Roody wrote:I got some positive rep for my remarks here.

https://www.speedguide.net/forums/ ... ost2231190

That's the extent of what I will share with you though.
So, I got more rep than you do and all but two other members ....what does that say?
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You're infractions mean nothing, Roody. Again, can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen....or grab your tissue.
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