Really? Well, Cya I guess

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

But a leaving forever thread over it? My God. Really embarrassing. If I made a leaving forever thread over something so stupid (or at all really) I would probably be so embarrassed that I actually would leave forever.

I was making a general statement about what I believe mod behavior should strive to be, don't know or particularly care about this guy specifically and agree completely about overly dramatic leaving threads.

Alhough, that said, we're down to few enough worthwhile contributors on this board that maybe the departure of anyone who isn't hootie is worth notice.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I was making a general statement about what I believe mod behavior should strive to be, don't know or particularly care about this guy specifically and agree completely about overly dramatic leaving threads.

Alhough, that said, we're down to few enough worthwhile contributors on this board that maybe the departure of anyone who isn't hootie is worth notice.

I don't consider Asterisk or Just Passin By to be worthwhile contributors.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Dicky McElephant

I don't consider Asterisk or Just Passin By to be worthwhile contributors.

Never said they were.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I was making a general statement about what I believe mod behavior should strive to be, don't know or particularly care about this guy specifically and agree completely about overly dramatic leaving threads.



Alhough, that said, we're down to few enough worthwhile contributors on this board that maybe the departure of anyone who isn't hootie is worth notice.

Who in the past five years has left forever who is a worthwhile contributor?

DJs left nut. That's the only name that comes to mind

[In58men]

Originally Posted by SNR

Who in the past five years has left forever who is a worthwhile contributor?

DJs left nut. That's the only name that comes to mind

Joey

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by SNR

Who in the past five years has left forever who is a worthwhile contributor?

DJs left nut. That's the only name that comes to mind

I'd throw in htismaqe as well even though he came back for a little while.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Dicky McElephant

I'd throw in htismaqe as well even though he came back for a little while.

htismaqe always comes back.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

Joey

He didn't leave forever

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Dicky McElephant

I'd throw in htismaqe as well even though he came back for a little while.

Frazod

[KC native]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Frazod

Are you serious?

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by SNR

Who in the past five years has left forever who is a worthwhile contributor?

DJs left nut. That's the only name that comes to mind

That's like asking who's joined in the last five years who's a worthwhile contributor. My guess would be nobody but I honestly can't keep track of who's come and gone and when it happened, and my idea of worthwhile is going to be different from anybody else's. I do know there aren't many people who fall into that category for me these days. I won't name names because who the hell cares and I don't want to offend anybody. Although I will say you are one I pay attention to, hence worthwhile in my book.

I just think mods arbitrarily ****ing with people is bad, in general, whether they're doing it to people I like or people I don't (just passin by or whatever the **** his name is is on my ignore list, and has been forever). Because maybe the next person who vanishes because of a mod being a dick is somebody I do respect and might miss. So it's not okay to me just because I don't give a shit about amnorix and think patriots fans are all douches. Would react the same way if it was one of the 9ers assholes that showed up last year who are literally all on ignore and I wish would leave. Would react the same if it were you, or Mer. Because it's a general statement...

[FRCDFED]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

That's like asking who's joined in the last five years who's a worthwhile contributor. My guess would be nobody but I honestly can't keep track of who's come and gone and when it happened, and my idea of worthwhile is going to be different from anybody else's. I do know there aren't many people who fall into that category for me these days. I won't name names because who the hell cares and I don't want to offend anybody. Although I will say you are one I pay attention to, hence worthwhile in my book.

I just think mods arbitrarily ****ing with people is bad, in general, whether they're doing it to people I like or people I don't (just passin by or whatever the **** his name is is on my ignore list, and has been forever). Because maybe the next person who vanishes because of a mod being a dick is somebody I do respect and might miss. So it's not okay to me just because I don't give a shit about amnorix and think patriots fans are all douches. Would react the same way if it was one of the 9ers assholes that showed up last year who are literally all on ignore and I wish would leave. Would react the same if it were you, or Mer. Because it's a general statement...

All good points. I have also had my name changed in the past but it didn't bother me all that much. I've been posting on this board for a lot of years and was lurking well before then. In that time we've lost posters for a variety of reasons ranging from silly things like getting butt hurt over comments to more serious terminal health conditions. This is a great forum that sometimes gets invaded by trolls. The trolls need to be weeded out but not fans of other teams that make good contributions. They bring good debate to the forum. This bb has created a lot of friendships and it would be nice if it continued in that direction. There was a period not so long ago where mods were messing with a lot of people. It was all in good fun but keep in mind some come to CP to escape from their hassles in everyday life. Not to add more to it.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

That's like asking who's joined in the last five years who's a worthwhile contributor. My guess would be nobody but I honestly can't keep track of who's come and gone and when it happened, and my idea of worthwhile is going to be different from anybody else's. I do know there aren't many people who fall into that category for me these days. I won't name names because who the hell cares and I don't want to offend anybody. Although I will say you are one I pay attention to, hence worthwhile in my book.

I just think mods arbitrarily ****ing with people is bad, in general, whether they're doing it to people I like or people I don't (just passin by or whatever the **** his name is is on my ignore list, and has been forever). Because maybe the next person who vanishes because of a mod being a dick is somebody I do respect and might miss. So it's not okay to me just because I don't give a shit about amnorix and think patriots fans are all douches. Would react the same way if it was one of the 9ers assholes that showed up last year who are literally all on ignore and I wish would leave. Would react the same if it were you, or Mer. Because it's a general statement...

Pretty spot on - and now the obligatory "I'm offended that your offended and this whole thread is offensive" line

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

That's like asking who's joined in the last five years who's a worthwhile contributor. My guess would be nobody but I honestly can't keep track of who's come and gone and when it happened, and my idea of worthwhile is going to be different from anybody else's. I do know there aren't many people who fall into that category for me these days. I won't name names because who the hell cares and I don't want to offend anybody. Although I will say you are one I pay attention to, hence worthwhile in my book.

I just think mods arbitrarily ****ing with people is bad, in general, whether they're doing it to people I like or people I don't (just passin by or whatever the **** his name is is on my ignore list, and has been forever). Because maybe the next person who vanishes because of a mod being a dick is somebody I do respect and might miss. So it's not okay to me just because I don't give a shit about amnorix and think patriots fans are all douches. Would react the same way if it was one of the 9ers assholes that showed up last year who are literally all on ignore and I wish would leave. Would react the same if it were you, or Mer. Because it's a general statement...

This is a special kind of case, though. Amnorix isn't some newbie; he's somebody who KNOWS that occasionally people will get a name change as a joke. Sometimes it's because they're passionately defending a minority argument. He's seen it happen before. He knows that the name will eventually get changed back, and he knows that the people in charge will probably change it back if he asks them to. Did he try doing that? Did he try PMing any of the mods about this? No. He just went straight to posting this "I'm leaving forever" thread.

It's regrettable to see people get turned away by the same tired conversation that inevitably crops up from thread to thread, or because they're sick of the typecasting and categories of fans/posters that people have to fall into as a convenient way of strengthening their arguments. And we all fall into this trap from time to time, but if everybody just does it occasionally, it will basically show up every day on this forum. Not much can be done about it.

I think this is one of the first cases where somebody has left because a mod messed with them. Not because they disapproved of how the mod handled a situation, but just because a harmless prank was pulled on them. People have left because they can't stand the mods on here, but that's because the mods have a tough job, had to make a decision, and somebody's wishes got left out in the cold. This isn't one of those times. Again, it's just a name change; the mods would change it back. They'd do it instantly if asked to. In fact, that's exactly what happened as soon as this thread was posted.

I like Amnorix, too, but he's totally in the wrong on this. He handled it the wrong way, and he's too closed-minded to even come back and see that the mods apologized and made things right again. I hope he comes back, but he's got to know that creating an "I'm leaving forever" thread usually isn't conducive to less ribbing from the natives.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by SNR

This is a special kind of case, though. Amnorix isn't some newbie; he's somebody who KNOWS that occasionally people will get a name change as a joke. Sometimes it's because they're passionately defending a minority argument. He's seen it happen before. He knows that the name will eventually get changed back, and he knows that the people in charge will probably change it back if he asks them to. Did he try doing that? Did he try PMing any of the mods about this? No. He just went straight to posting this "I'm leaving forever" thread.

It's regrettable to see people get turned away by the same tired conversation that inevitably crops up from thread to thread, or because they're sick of the typecasting and categories of fans/posters that people have to fall into as a convenient way of strengthening their arguments. And we all fall into this trap from time to time, but if everybody just does it occasionally, it will basically show up every day on this forum. Not much can be done about it.

I think this is one of the first cases where somebody has left because a mod messed with them. Not because they disapproved of how the mod handled a situation, but just because a harmless prank was pulled on them. People have left because they can't stand the mods on here, but that's because the mods have a tough job, had to make a decision, and somebody's wishes got left out in the cold. This isn't one of those times. Again, it's just a name change; the mods would change it back. They'd do it instantly if asked to. In fact, that's exactly what happened as soon as this thread was posted.

I like Amnorix, too, but he's totally in the wrong on this. He handled it the wrong way, and he's too closed-minded to even come back and see that the mods apologized and made things right again. I hope he comes back, but he's got to know that creating an "I'm leaving forever" thread usually isn't conducive to less ribbing from the natives.

I agree with you that he handled it wrong. I think threads like this are among the lamest we see. If it were me I would have privately contacted someone about it, or if I was angry enough about it left until I wasn't, without the drama.

As it stands I was just using this thread as an avenue to post my thoughts about mod behavior, rather than specifically addressing this particular incident. In a general sense, mods doing shit like this is sort of like the police tp'ing your front yard or egging your house or leaving burning bags of dogshit on your porch and ringing the doorbell. Sure it's harmless and fun when you're a kid and maybe even when you're older but not something you really want people in authority doing.

JMO of course...

In any case I think I've spoken my piece enough on this one. People are free to agree or disagree, I'm going to leave it alone now.