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But hey, despite twice..TWICE Bryan asking to pm these beefs, *flourishes hands* gotta get that last dig in, eh 

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Here's a common theme.
A thread gets a little lively, nothing serious, just a bit off topic or disagreements go slightly over the top, but nothing too bad, and in the past they would have run their course and everyone be friends again the next day.
Now what happens is Dion jumps in for the slightest thing, tags Max for some reason, then Max goes on the thread, warns or bans everyone, and no matter how many people disagree with what he says, he is right, everyone else is wrong, and if others don't like it, they are free to stop posting. Guess thats whats happened.
436th season isnt it?@Casinomeister @dionysus
It's ok guys lock it up.
I found the remote and am no longer watching keeping up with the Kardashians![]()

Being a mod isn't a popularity contest.and like often is the case, hadnt said a single word til someone decided reference me in
eesh
it's a no win innit?
Lock a thread admin and casino staff are happy I did, 5 (same) people bitch - I lose
Dont lock it? Why arent you doing your job Dio, arent you the mod here? - lose
Moderate something?
Lose
Dont say a word? Well, look, nothing from Dio obv not a mod
lose
I could scatter $50 bills around the room, the same 5 would complain it wasnt 100s
And I don't see why people fail to see every action I do or dont take isnt run up the chain. Because, well....shocker..they are...right up to the top![]()
But hey, despite twice..TWICE Bryan asking to pm these beefs, *flourishes hands* gotta get that last dig in, eh![]()
Fair assessmentI haven’t had any interactions with the mods or staff to be fair I joke on about being the authority lol but sometimes a mod is probably damed if they do or damed if they don’t

Here's a common theme.
A thread gets a little lively, nothing serious, just a bit off topic or disagreements go slightly over the top, but nothing too bad, and in the past they would have run their course and everyone be friends again the next day.
Now what happens is Dion jumps in for the slightest thing, tags Max for some reason, then Max goes on the thread, warns or bans everyone, and no matter how many people disagree with what he says, he is right, everyone else is wrong, and if others don't like it, they are free to stop posting. Guess thats whats happened.
No problems here for me well except my life, just not posting as much as the interest level has gone down and not much to talk about really, but I just feel not interested in anything at the moment.![]()

Actually, your first paragraph here is often what occurs. Reports are made, the thread is examined and if it's established members arguing on a six-of-one half a dozen of the other basis which has subsequently petered out or been left down the list of posts when the thread gets back on topic, no action is taken, it's disregarded.
That's not us being lazy, but simply minimizing the need for moderator involvement. A forum needs moderation, but it shouldn't be to the extent every other thread has some kind of warning or intervention as that makes the whole place look tetchy and messy. And it's a sure sign something is amiss.
As for the second paragraph, any mod will only jump in in response to reports usually. Nearly all intervention is on behalf of a member who has made what is deemed to be a valid complaint in their report.
As for Dion referring some matters up the ladder, I have done the same before. Yeah, I can ban spammers, trolls and shills myself but when it comes to any consideration of sanction against experienced and established regular posters, the input of the top brass is required for two reasons: firstly, to ensure a fair consensus of at least another staff member which prevents arbitrary and potentially unfair or biased actions from an individual this side, secondly it's respectful of the member in question that they get some time spent this side having the matter properly discussed and examined higher up the chain.
Keep your chin up buddy, I know how you're feeling. Take care.![]()
As you all know as it’s public, me and max didn’t exactly see eye to eye.I completely agree with all that, but that's exactly my point, that's how it should work (in my view anyway), but it isn't.
Again, I don't disagree, but that doesn't happen, the smallest of things are passed onto Max, especially with certain members, and Max has made his dislike of certain members very clear, so they are never going to get an unbiased response from him.


You have the patience of a saint Mack.I would like to see a bit more moderation to insure civility, casual aspersions and baiting is becoming more common, probably not 'report worthy' on an individual basis for the person on the receiving end, but it's very often part of a series or pattern of posts, which will carry on until one straw breaks the camel's back.
I feel like I'm having to retaliate in kind now, as otherwise there are no obvious repercussions for this repeated incivility, it's almost a situation of some members having a mindset of 'if you post an opinion I don't like I'm going to try to attack you personally, to demean you'
In that environment, after a while, I wouldn't be surprised to see members post less or not at all.
[I'm sure the stress of 2020 and covid is also playing a part this year]
. But instead of trying to drum it into you that you are totally wrong like some do i just stay away from topics like religion and respectwhat you believe.You have the patience of a saint Mack.
You may have different ideas and opinions on subjects than some others. And maybe you are right or wrong in your research on subjects and what you wish to either believe or seek whether any truth or not in.
But i sit watching you type messages and see the way some reply to you. Maybe they do not mean to be offensive but they come across that way. I think why does he bother trying to post in these threads when those replying always have to be correct and try to make you out to be an idiot or something.
I have had disagreements with you in the past. I might have came across as way out of line but at the time i was saying how i felt about the matter.
But difference was i explained exactly why i had my opinion. Never once tried to belittle you for your views. Might have got slightly heated but that happens at times when people do not understand the others opinions.
Hey think i was on your ignore list. But instead of trying to drum it into you that you are totally wrong like some do i just stay away from topics like religion and respectwhat you believe.
Like i say i really do not know why you bother . I would just leave them to believe they are right and know everything and post in other threads. Got to be better than posting what for you is valid questions and have the same few try to ridicule you.

For me the biggest problem is obvious....the political rants section.
When it comes to threads within this particular section, toxicity is never far away.
...
In all seriousness, what happened to us as a community? We are supposed to be so much better than this.
I think that would be a good idea. I banned political discussions about 10 years ago and reports and moderation action decreased by about 90% within a couple of weeks.Well - one solution is to close the political rants forum - and those who are inclined to have a go there can open up their own private group and continue the discussion there. The political rants have been nothing but a toxic asset since Trump and Brexit, and all of that garbage.
Well - one solution is to close the political rants forum - and those who are inclined to have a go there can open up their own private group and continue the discussion there. The political rants have been nothing but a toxic asset since Trump and Brexit, and all of that garbage.
Why the corona thread? It's not political, or does it generate a lot of reports?Works for me.
Toss Brexit, election 2019, N Korea and corona; may they rest in peace
To whom it may concern: I'm well aware that some of the posts here identify me specifically as part of the problem -- in particular @colinsunderland and @geordiecolin -- often based on specific incidents that i've precipitated.
Please know that I'm happy to address those issues, individually would probably be best, but out of respect to Bryan's original topic and the importance of keeping that from being derailed I don't think this is the time and maybe not the place.
Assuming the relevant parties aren't going anywhere all I feel comfortable saying here now is "we'll get to it".
Why the corona thread? It's not political, or does it generate a lot of reports?
I personally feel, closing a thread about a subject that affects pretty much everyone, worldwide, and will be spoken about for decades/centuries to come, would be a mistake. If political stuff overlaps then that should be fine, as long as it is a discussion and directly related to the topic, otherwise moderate the thread and exclude the rules breakers from the thread of need be.opinions there are as disparate as the political threads and have a political element - and frankly, politics topics, despite any measures would simply leak there
Boris and corona
Trump and corona
etc
Please move all nature&cooking videos into a new thread called "best thread"
Thank you.
But what would people think went on in the thread with a name like that?Can we call it "The Sausage Party Thread"?
Actually, perhaps that's not such a good idea.

Sure you could make your own thread for it.I’d be outraged if you banned my corona cooking.
Bear VS Ben: Cooking Show-DownSure you could make your own thread for it.
Could name it Cheese and Burnt offerings or something similar lol.

I’d be outraged if you banned my corona cooking.
] out of the minority ventures in there with a different opinion.
Much better option.Or how about this? I keep those threads open and people promise not to go ape shit, abide by our rules, no flaming, no trolling, no bullying, and moderate yourselves like adults.
That is my preferred method. The choice is really up to you folks.
FYI next week is merely a 'a date' - , there's the couple likely weeks of tabulating, move to the contentions and court hearings; we may be talking into 2021 thereThere is a lot of hostility in the corona thread, I experienced some last night, but it is an important topic, shouldn't be asking much for members to keep things civil.
The thing with the trump thread is, left to their own devices, the anti-trump members [majority] will enjoy themselves and have a high old time, it's when some poor sap [] out of the minority ventures in there with a different opinion.
But I can see Mcgameboy's point it is likely a tinderbox come next week, unless shut to conservatives, then it could offer a good venting zone to let out frustration if trump wins.
Brexit is chopley's labour of love so I know he will be disappointed if that is shut, but it seems trivial or a minor side event now compared to covid.
instead of reportingFYI next week is merely a 'a date' - , there's the couple likely weeks of tabulating, move to the contentions and court hearings; we may be talking into 2021 there
I've publicly expressed to you before I LIKE reading your posts.I am willing to forsake my posts in that thread if it helps, I can get some amusement or shock out of reading others, same with covid really, I've basically made my points, but if someone wants an amiable or friendly discussion on most topics I'm up for it.
I've publicly expressed to you before I LIKE reading your posts.
I rarely agree with your perspectives but I fully appreciate the different perspective and time and thought you put into your posts![]()

Did @LadyJelena get the axe on here? Have not seen her post in quite awhile. She had this angry female stare which was scary anyway.
Who is going to wake up and contact the reps now?
I had no idea I'm so missed
and scary 
