Posted on 05/27/2005 8:31:06 AM PDT by JoeV1
I wonder if the rules on this forum are applied equally? Several weeks ago I was denied posting privileges because I jokingly advocated a "plan b" in fighting the so far failed war on illegal immigration. My "plan b" was to have border guards retreat to within 200 yards of the border and while fitted with night vision goggles simply drop any illegals attempting to gain access to America.
Now frankly I am not concerned with the fact I was denied posting privileges for a day(reason given was "advocating violence")but I wonder if the folks who post pictures of exploding nukes over text that calls for turning the middle east, or N Korea into a glowing heap of slag. were also denied the ability to post. I did a cursory check and found the names of the posters associated with the nuke threats posting regularly after the aforementioned posts appeared.
Is it possible that some are more equal then others here? I have been referred to as a "newbie" as if that somehow makes what I say less credible then someone here a longer period of time. I believe opinions are opinions and the length of forum membership does not serve to make ones credibility stronger.
It does seem that there is a "good old boy's" network operating here and the old timers are given more leeway as far as the rules then are the newer arrivals. While I have been a FR member for only 8 months I have been an avid political forum debator for 8 or 9 years on places such as the NYT, WP, LAT and others.
There was another incident in which I was accused of a personal attack although I was merely responding to an attack on myself. I never used profanity and merely responded in kind to another whose main complaint was that I was wrong in criticizing the post of another person because that person was a 5 year member. I was also told I didn't know what I was talking about. This resulted in a few back and forth retorts which I frankly found amusing and in no way took as an insult.
I thoroughly enjoy verbal jousting and never shrink from a confrontation. It appears that others see fit to run to the moderator at the first sign of getting back what it is they dish out. It is at that time that I believe the good old boys network comes into play.
If any of you would like to see the posts that caused this simply ask and I will happily post them.
"What, you don't recognize humor? Hmm. Maybe I should've put a tag in there somewhere so those not comprehending my subtlety could be clued in.
Your turn."
I accept your explanation that it was meant to be humorous, however I believe the use of the term "stupid" negates the attempt and is anything but subtle.
I knew we'd iron that out.
The more wrinkles, the more knowledge....
I like your cat!
You annoy me.
I like cheese.
Please stop trying to nibble my fingers. It makes it hard to type.
"My cubemates are beginning to stare and the yellow stucco effect on the Dell is getting annoying..."
Well, ofcourse they're staring!!! Most would get Windex and some paper towels... I have you sitting there, looking into the screen with a mouthful of Poland Springs... You might even be scaring them!!! Have the words "Security" or "Code Red" come over the intercom yet??? No? Eh, you're fine... :)
Dang. You are correct.
Alright, I will. But remember, it was your idea.
I go into a stadium bathroom, and no matter how bad I have to go, I just can't do it with people standing behind me.
What's up with that?
It is obvious that he never knew this Pavlov dude, he couldn't have. I know this to be true because Pavlov and I went to different schools together.
At least I've never been "banned" from posting, but that's because I seriesly try to keep a low profile, I'm too low-tech to post graphics/photos, and I've never advocated actually using the nukes I have stored in my basement...
But stick around, Joe, if you can live with that...take FR as a great "news forum", opinions always interesting but optional, and if I ever learn the secret of the moose, I'll pass it on to you unless of course that breaks the rules and I'd get banned for it...!
"Does anyone else have a hard time taking a whiz when there is a line behind you?
I go into a stadium bathroom, and no matter how bad I have to go, I just can't do it with people standing behind me."
"What's up with that?"
Jeez, I hope you are a guy...
Every single troll is an ENEMY OF THE REPUBLIC!
If you'll turn in your hymnal to post #337, you'll see that I was making a reference to the post that precipitated your initial vulgar comment.
As I said... too subtle.
It sure would explain a lot...
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