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Message started by easel on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:44pm

Title: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:44pm
Grendel was quality. I am petitioning you FD to bring him back. Why would you ban him and not someone like Lestat?

I didn't make the poll, Phil did.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:49pm
what the? who said he was banned and if so..unban him definitely.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:50pm

Quote:
Grendel was quality. I am petitioning you FD to bring him back.


FD - have you banned Grendel?  You've made a mistake - he has behaved no differently to the way he did on Cracker and you accepted him there.

Obviously you can do what you want - but this isn't justified.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:51pm
is it just a suspension to make a point or a permanent ban?
I've been suspended..its usually 2 days to begin with.

I dont get why he was banned at all.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:53pm

Quote:
is it just a suspension to make a point or a permanent ban?


I doubt it would make a difference Oceanz.  Even if he was only suspended - I doubt he would be back.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:54pm
If he was..its a bad call by FD and completely not fair....

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Aussie on Oct 13th, 2008 at 7:02pm

easel wrote on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:44pm:
Grendel was quality. I am petitioning you FD to bring him back. Why would you ban him and not someone like Lestat?


??????

What, where?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:06pm
May be it was a suicide?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:11pm
Suicide is pretty scary.

Imagine getting murdered and having it set up to look like a suicide so your friends and family think you offed yourself.

That's my biggest fear.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:37pm

easel wrote on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:11pm:
Suicide is pretty scary.

Imagine getting murdered and having it set up to look like a suicide so your friends and family think you offed yourself.

That's my biggest fear.


I'd just downloaded "The Peaceful Pill Handbook" by Dr Philip Nitschke
& Dr Fiona Stewart. It became available today in e-format.
Going to read it and start discussion.



Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:43pm
easel - what makes you think grendal was banned ??

I'ld be surprised.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 13th, 2008 at 9:03pm

easel wrote on Oct 13th, 2008 at 6:44pm:
Grendel was quality. I am petitioning you FD to bring him back. Why would you ban him and not someone like Lestat?



lestat is a pain in the ghoulies I agree easel.

( if i had ghoulies that is)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 13th, 2008 at 9:58pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:43pm:
easel - what makes you think grendal was banned ??

I'ld be surprised.


I have a little deal with Grendel where he emails me articles that he has written, and if I like them I disseminate them around the internet, unedited and attributed.

He emailed me this evening telling me he got banned from ozpolitic.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 13th, 2008 at 10:10pm
What's the story F/D ?

Did you ban him ?
I'm on grendals side

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Aussie on Oct 13th, 2008 at 10:15pm
I'm on no one's side.  I would merely like to be informed.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 13th, 2008 at 11:39pm
As usual Freediver runs away and does not answer your questions.

But i cant see anywhere that he's banned. What are you lot on about?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by DonaldTrump on Oct 13th, 2008 at 11:48pm
Grendal was an excellent contributor and is one of the reasons this board has become fairly popular.

Major, major, major mistake on your part if you really have banned him, FD. Even if he does insult people quite a bit, you should give him some allowance. That's just simply his style and we're all aware of it (I hope after all this time people are aware that he doesn't mean offense by it and is just scrambling to get his point across).

At least he engages in debate and does not pointlessly insult like most trolls do.

He's an original thinker and he has a good political brain. Creates interest in topics people would never usually spit on. Unban him, ask him to come back, get on your hands and knees and beg him for forgiveness.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 13th, 2008 at 11:56pm
Well it cant be true, look at the obvious- I'm still here. :-?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:17am
Phil, how did you add the poll? I thought you had to be thread starter or a moderator to do that.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:19am
I'm special :D

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:21am
Ok, my situational awareness is lacking. Anyone can do it. Or at least I can.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:27am
where the page numbers are and ''print'' and ''notification'' tabs are located you will find ''add poll''.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 5:56am
I agree with everything DT said about Grendel - it's just his way and he brings a bit of life to a debate.

My personal opinion - no-one here now should be banned from this forum.  There is a very good mix of people.  

There was only one poster who should have been banned for unacceptable behaviour.  It took about 2 years and dozens of complaints - and there are plenty of witnesses to attest to that.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mozzaok on Oct 14th, 2008 at 6:52am
I am no fan of banning people, but I did request cracker ban "purple, mad mel, IQs," or whatever they called themselves on the day, but that was for their action in posting pornographic pictures to go along with their revolting opinions, apart from extremes like that, I really think people should be given a go to express their views, even if we find them personally distasteful.

Now FD is pretty much of a similiar mind, from what he has shown, so unless Beo(Grendel) did something over the top, as another attention grabber(he is an insecure little petal), then I could not imagine FD banning him.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by skippy on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:08am
I agree with everyone else, we all have the right to show up boofy for the goose he is, if you have banned him fd, youve removed our chance of showing him the error of his ways.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:19am

YYYYeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa

I got a vote !!

(Even if I did vote for myself)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:22am
I was just having a laugh (sorry) at some of the Muslim and anti-Muslim insults - most of the time they are so inoccuous yet the recipients and perpetrators become so indignant.

If you didn't have opposing views on certain subjects - the threads would be very boring.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:23am
mantra - yes, I rarely read the islamic threads now.
very repeatitive.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:41am
I don't know if they're repetitive Sprintcyclist - I'm guilty of only reading bits and pieces at times.  I have to admit I skip over some of the more technical/historical posts and that applies to a few different boards on Ozpolitics.

But I think most of the arguing here is pretty healthy.  Even if you disagree with a person's views you are learning to understand why they have them.  

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:13am
I notice the pple on that poll are the most interesting and the very ones who add a bit of life to the forum..Why get rid of those who create interest and bring others in.?

Do we want a bland bunch of yes boring old yes men.?

It had become an old boys club until certain posters decided to post again...so Im puzzled why a good poster would be banned for adding interest and sometimes a good laugh to certain topics.

we know grendel..he doesnt offend us FD..so why..?

Typically FD will not reply to any of this.

And in defence of FD I have to say he is not an unfair man, never found him to be so in the past and he must have his reasons..Ill maintain that veiw if the ban is only temp.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:30am

Quote:
I notice the pple on that poll are the most interesting and the very ones who add a bit of life to the forum..Why get rid of those who create interest and bring others in.?


Are you trying to say the rest of us are boring Oceanz?  :o


Quote:
Do we want a bland bunch of yes boring old yes men.?


That's not a very nice thing to say.  I'm sure there's some young boring yes men here as well.  Joking.


Quote:
And in defence of FD I have to say he is not an unfair man, never found him to be so in the past and he must have his reasons


Yes that is true, but maybe Easel's up to his/her trick's again.





Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by muso on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:34am
The anti-Islam posts are basically boring schoolboy humour. I don't even read them any more. Why can't people just learn to respect their mutual differences?

I am a strong believer in 'give them enough rope', unless it's something that causes offense or is illegal. Posting pornographic images would be an example.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:42am


If Easel is up to his old tricks..I dont see the point.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by jordan484 on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:48am
I see lestat is in the lead. Maybe he can come in and brag about that too.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:51am
.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by jordan484 on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:54am
Yeah, I'm kind of peeved I'm not on the list.  :P

I think it's just a bit of fun, not to be taken too seriously.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:55am

jordan484 wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:54am:
Yeah, I'm kind of peeved I'm not on the list.  :P

I think it's just a bit of fun, not to be taken too seriously.


I call it somethuing else and fun is not part of that description.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by jordan484 on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:01am
Can others have a bit of fun with it even if you don't see it that way? Or are you more like our muslims here and demand we all see things their way?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:08am

jordan484 wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:01am:
Can others have a bit of fun with it even if you don't see it that way? Or are you more like our muslims here and demand we all see things their way?


this thread is about grendel Jordan..why bring it back to Muslims mate?

You right there?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:18am
drat - looks like lestat has an unassailable lead.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by jordan484 on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:51am

oceanz wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:08am:

jordan484 wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:01am:
Can others have a bit of fun with it even if you don't see it that way? Or are you more like our muslims here and demand we all see things their way?


this thread is about grendel Jordan..why bring it back to Muslims mate?

You right there?

You reminded me a little of the way they like things to be, that's all.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:52am
Yes - phil and oceanz have made a late charge for the line.

Looks like lestat is tiring.

it WILL be an exciting finish !!!

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 11:01am
yes it is getting rather excting..what does the winner get?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by soren on Oct 14th, 2008 at 11:08am

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:52am:
Yes - phil and oceanz have made a late charge for the line.

Looks like lestat is tiring.

it WILL be an exciting finish !!!


Reminds me of the Derek & Clive sketch where Peter Cook is calling a horse race. Very rude but very funny.  
(on Youtube under 'Peter Cook & Dudley Moore'. Look it up at your own risks ...)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:22pm
A rank outsider races up !!!

Tallowood has come from nowhere, she is now neck and neck with lestat and phil !!!
Oceanz appears top have tired
it's too close to call.

Calling for the photo finish

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:11pm

Quote:
A rank outsider races up !!!

Tallowood has come from nowhere, she is now neck and neck with lestat and phil !!!
Oceanz appears top have tired
it's too close to call.

Calling for the photo finish


Those comments had me in hysterics.  I hope no-one is taking this poll seriously.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:45pm
I think its just reflective of the impact I have made..at least Ive made one and thats a relief.
go me
::)

its rediculous..

what has tallowood ever done to anyone?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Amadd on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:02pm
Grendel gone already?
That's a big spew [insert spew emoticon here]

I didn't even get a chance to have a stoush with him  :'(

I did notice FD berating him for being insulting to the members, but hey, most people know that BO can't go out to check the mail without insulting somebody on the way to the letterbox.

If I'd been around here a bit longer, I might've got my name up there on the ban list. I think I've already earned myself easel's vote....well if I haven't yet, I soon will, because I've got a bone to pick.i

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:15pm
so maybe the winner gets banned.    :)

Yes you may be amadd who knows, but this is a just a list of pple easel doesnt like remember..

My list would have looked different to that ..if I made one ,and  I never would.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:40pm
Oceanz has streaked home, tallow is still running on strongly.
Oceanz MUST be on steroids by that effort.

The stewards have informed us that there WILL be an inquiry into the running of this race.
It is looking VERY suspicious. Who is putting all the votes in ?

Swabs will be taken from the first 3 runners.  

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:40pm
I didn't make the list. Phil did.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:42pm

easel wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:40pm:
I didn't make the list. Phil did.

ok sorry

how did phil manage that..this is your thread.

Why would he be allowed to do that if its not his thread.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:43pm
You can add polls to any thread. When you are logged in, above each post you will see a thing saying add poll.

I don't like it but that's the way things are.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:44pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:40pm:
Oceanz has streaked home, tallow is still running on strongly.
Oceanz MUST be on steroids by that effort.

The stewards have informed us that there WILL be an inquiry into the running of this race.
It is looking VERY suspicious. Who is putting all the votes in ?

Swabs will be taken from the first 3 runners.  


thats what Id like to know..doesnt appear we have that many members logged in to give that result.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:45pm

easel wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:43pm:
You can add polls to any thread. When you are logged in, above each post you will see a thing saying add poll.

I don't like it but that's the way things are.


Im glad you told me easel..now it makes sense..

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 14th, 2008 at 3:13pm

The stewarts have conferred with me.
They are calling for a vet or two to do the swabs of the mian suspects.
tallowood and oceanz will be the first to be tested.

So, we need a few volunteer vets to take the body cavity swabs. :-)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 3:43pm

Quote:
If I'd been around here a bit longer, I might've got my name up there on the ban list. I think I've already earned myself easel's vote....well if I haven't yet, I soon will, because I've got a bone to pick.


You haven't done anything wrong Amadd.  It's just a pity all the posters here couldn't accept each other for their beliefs and posting habits or at least joke a bit more and take some of the disputes a little less seriously.  Sprintcyclist seems the only one left with a sense of humour and others are reluctant to express themselves.  Things are getting grim and it will be extremely disappointing if anyone else gets banned.

Ozpolitics seems to be evolving into an entirely different forum.  There is possibly an explanation for this.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:39pm
Poor Oceanz & Tallowood - who has done nothing wrong.  How have their poll figures got up so high?

I'm not sure about the body cavity swabs Sprintcyclist - sounds pretty revolting.  

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by DonaldTrump on Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:45pm
Strange poll results. I didn't even know there were more than 80 active members on these boards. Multiple accounts anyone? Bugs in the system? I've had my multiculturalism poll on a sticky for a whole year and have only gotten 30 votes so far.  

I strongly don't think Tallowood deserved that many votes. Particularly when he seems to be rather observant and analytical with most of his posts.

Oh and by the way... to that solitary person who gave me a vote...



Suck fvckin sh1te.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:47pm
I think you can vote without being logged in.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Amadd on Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:48pm

Quote:
Ozpolitics seems to be evolving into an entirely different forum.  There is possibly an explanation for this.


Something to do with too many chiefs and not enough indians?
Well, some that consider themselves to be chiefs anyway.

I always found you to be the best moderator because a few calm words was usually all that was required (except for IQ of course)

Option 3. sounds pretty good to me for the time being.




Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:53pm

Quote:
I always found you to be the best moderator because a few calm words was usually all that was required (except for IQ of course)


Thanks Amadd - you should see IQ these days - he's a tame little pussy cat.  Aren't you IQ?  :)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 14th, 2008 at 7:28pm

easel wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:47pm:
I think you can vote without being logged in.


It does look that. Why did Phill make the poll accessible to hacktivist wankers from outside of the forum? TITQ.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:27pm
Because i'm confident in the outside worlds judgements :D


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:51pm
For some reason oceanZ is waaay out front. ;D

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by DonaldTrump on Oct 15th, 2008 at 3:41am

DILLIGAF wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:51pm:
For some reason oceanZ is waaay out front. ;D


Looks like some commie computer hacker really hates you Phil. You hit the lead and gained 20 votes in a matter of hours.  :P

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 15th, 2008 at 7:37am
I'd like to thank easel for starting the topic and everybody that supported me...  (some surprises there)  :)

I'm now officially unbanned.

Seems fd has seen the error of his ways.

I'd vote 'cept some of the people I'd vote for aren't in the poll.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by skippy on Oct 15th, 2008 at 7:56am

Grendel wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 7:37am:
I'd like to thank easel for starting the topic and everybody that supported me...  (some surprises there)  :)

I'm now officially unbanned.

Seems fd has seen the error of his ways.

I'd vote 'cept some of the people I'd vote for aren't in the poll.


MMM,I wonder who boofy might vote for?????????



Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:00am
Well you are just a bigoted ignorant pissant squippy... voting for you would just be a waste.

Oh BTW fd I can supply definitions of those terms and justify them if you like.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by skippy on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:06am

Grendel wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:00am:
Well you are just a bigoted ignorant pissant squippy... voting for you would just be a waste.

Oh BTW fd I can supply definitions of those terms and justify them if you like.


Well thanks boof, from a dogturd  like yourself I take that as a compliment.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:21am
Woooohoooo!! ;D 1st place.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:23am
I love edit :D

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:28am
Cheat. ;D ;D ;D  We can never trust these polls again.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Mod_ on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:55am
Phil-

Quote:
Woooohoooo!!   ;D1st place.

phil-

Quote:
Posted by: Phil. Posted on: Today at 8:23am
I love edit   :D


mantra-



Quote:
Posted by: mantra Posted on: Today at 8:28am
Cheat.  ;D ;D ;D    We can never trust these polls again.  


Yes its very funny...glad your all laughing. Ill bet Oceanz and tallowood are too.


So the whole the thing was just a prank and Phil manipulated the results..how clever of him.

GO PHIL.



Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:17am
Well the whole thing wasn't a prank...  I was banned by fd.

If I was lestat I'd have gone whinging to the Mod re your dogturd comment squippy....  good thing I'm not.

Dogturd is that name-calling fd?

As for the polls...  

1/ it'd be good if someone made it so that only the topic initiator can submit a poll.

2/ that only registered members can vote and only once.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:30am

DILLIGAF wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:27pm:
Because i'm confident in the outside worlds judgements :D


Really :o Is it why you become Lestad? These outside polls are very confusing.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Mod_ on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:30am
Phil was able to manipulate the numbers also...its clear if you have been taking any notice.

That should stop..NOW.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Mod_ on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:34am

tallowood wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:30am:

DILLIGAF wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:27pm:
Because i'm confident in the outside worlds judgements :D


Really :o Is it why you become Lestad? These outside polls are very confusing.



Phil did this talloo..not anyone from outside. Phil gave you the numbers you and Oceanz got. Read back over the last 10 posts.

He should be banned for this.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:38am
check your PMs.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:56am

Quote:
Cheat.        We can never trust these polls again.  

Yes its very funny...glad your all laughing. Ill bet Oceanz and tallowood are too.

So the whole the thing was just a prank and Phil manipulated the results..how clever of him.

GO PHIL.


My apologies for laughing - anonymous moderator.  But it was one of relief knowing that Tallowood and Oceanz wouldn't take it personally.  

Well - the joke's over now and you can fix the problem, but don't deny people from having a laugh - unless that's going to be banned next.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:01am
hahhaha, I smelt a conjob somewhere.

grendal - did you really get banned ??
Quite surprising

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:12am
ah yes sprint...  I did.

(The mod_ has much to answer for for muddying the waters)

I have stated so several times I believe.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:16am

mantra wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:56am:

Quote:
Cheat.        We can never trust these polls again.  

Yes its very funny...glad your all laughing. Ill bet Oceanz and tallowood are too.

So the whole the thing was just a prank and Phil manipulated the results..how clever of him.

GO PHIL.


My apologies for laughing - anonymous moderator.  But it was one of relief knowing that Tallowood and Oceanz wouldn't take it personally.  

Well - the joke's over now and you can fix the problem, but don't deny people from having a laugh - unless that's going to be banned next.



We shouldn't deny right of people to abuse each other the way they like and beat each other to bloody pulp with all sorts of objects because it is fun and laugh. I agree.  ;D

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:21am
I was actually suicidal for a short period this year tallowood...  not a place I recommend you going.

Oh and no not over being banned.

Funny how people can say all sorts of innocuous things that can be painful.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:27am

tallowood wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:16am:

mantra wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:56am:

Quote:
Cheat.        We can never trust these polls again.  

Yes its very funny...glad your all laughing. Ill bet Oceanz and tallowood are too.

So the whole the thing was just a prank and Phil manipulated the results..how clever of him.

GO PHIL.


My apologies for laughing - anonymous moderator.  But it was one of relief knowing that Tallowood and Oceanz wouldn't take it personally.  

Well - the joke's over now and you can fix the problem, but don't deny people from having a laugh - unless that's going to be banned next.


We shouldn't deny right of people to abuse each other the way they like and beat each other to bloody pulp with all sorts of objects because it is fun and laugh. I agree.  ;D


Yes I agree tallo..nothing like a good witch hunt/burning at the stake to get the blood going..and yet there are those who think its just so unsporting to not just laugh it off. ....maybe they should be greatful phil didnt rig a poll and do the same to them.


Phil rigged the result mantra...read.




Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:29am

Quote:
We shouldn't deny right of people to abuse each other the way they like and beat each other to bloody pulp with all sorts of objects because it is fun and laugh. I agree.  

Funny how people can say all sorts of innocuous things that can be painful.


You are both right.  But at least be reassured that people do like you.  The poll was mean and I expressed that view earlier - what's the bet no-one does it again?    

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:33am

Quote:
Yes I agree tallo..nothing like a good witch hunt/burning at the stake to get the blood going..and yet there are those who think its just so unsporting to not just laugh it off. ....maybe they should be greatful phil didnt rig a poll and do the am to them.


Phil rigged the result mantra...read.


Yes I know now Oceanz - but I didn't realise Phil was editing the thing until he TOLD THE TRUTH.  

Best thing to do is remove the "laughing" smiley and then we won't be tempted to use it.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:34am

Grendel wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:21am:
I was actually suicidal for a short period this year tallowood...  not a place I recommend you going.
...



Sorry to hear this, Grendel. I believe lots of people go through this and some do. Hardly worth it when you are young but with old age it becomes a viable and often noble alternative. But I'm not suppose to say all this because it is a crime for adults to talk openly about end
of life issues using the telephone, email, fax or Internet.illegal in Australia.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:37am
grendal - yes, glad you are improved now.
Hope you stay here for the foreseeable future.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:38am

Quote:
Sorry to hear this, Grendel. I believe lots of people go through this and some do. Hardly worth it when you are young but with old age it becomes a viable and often noble alternative. But I'm not suppose to say all this because it is a crime for adults to talk openly about end of life issues using the telephone, email, fax or Internet.illegal in Australia.


Tallowood it's an important subject to talk openly about.  You should take it over to the thread Grendel started on the Relationships Board?  It can be discussed more easily there.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:44am
hmmm  shouldn't it be in a new topic mantra?
remember I'm not a Philophobe.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:48am

I'll try and think of something effective - unless someone comes up with something better in the meantime.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:52pm

The Mole wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:30am:
Phil was able to manipulate the numbers also...its clear if you have been taking any notice.

That should stop..NOW.


My god you are thick!!! I CANNOT MANIPULATE THE NUMBERS! only the names.

Thickhead ::)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Phil. on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:53pm
There you go Mod_ . That should cheer you up.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 17th, 2008 at 9:02am

DILLIGAF wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:52pm:

The Mole wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 9:30am:
Phil was able to manipulate the numbers also...its clear if you have been taking any notice.

That should stop..NOW.


My god you are thick!!! I CANNOT MANIPULATE THE NUMBERS! only the names.

Thickhead ::)

 Well thats a stupid lie isnt it ausnat/phil?

You've played with names and figures once again..last I lookd you had 20 votes and now its 12 again...and now the names have all changed AGAIN!!!!

Your the one who is thick and it was a malicious stunt..

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 17th, 2008 at 10:12am
I thought there was no moderator - I must be hallucinating.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 17th, 2008 at 10:47am
I thought it was a good stunt !!

Only I want to lodge a protest.
I'm on a miserable 6 !!! Come on, double figures at LEAST !!!

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 17th, 2008 at 11:34am
Not intending to ruffle any feathers - but why is it necessary to lie about a simple thing like moderating a particular board?

Oceanz - it's no problem with me what part you play in running this forum - but at least be honest about it.  

Obviously I've upset FD somewhere along the way - because he doesn't bother responding to my PM's anymore.  I opted out of the hunting forum because I didn't want to say something I regretted and I apologise for anything that I said to upset the hunters.

It's got to the stage that so many members can't even say what they want because the threat of being banned hangs over your head.  

You know you can do whatever you want FD - but it's not fair that so many have to make compromises in what they write - yet others can say whatever they please.

This is the last time I'm going to be so polite.



Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 17th, 2008 at 11:38am
Mantra the only person I will discuss a member's status with is the member themselves. I think I have made the rules clear enough without having to make a spectacle of banned members.

If you think someone has posted something inappropriate, tell me. Don't sit there fretting that they are getting away with it while others aren't.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 17th, 2008 at 11:43am

mantra wrote on Oct 17th, 2008 at 11:34am:
Not intending to ruffle any feathers - but why is it necessary to lie about a simple thing like moderating a particular board?

Oceanz - it's no problem with me what part you play in running this forum - but at least be honest about it.  

Obviously I've upset FD somewhere along the way - because he doesn't bother responding to my PM's anymore.  I opted out of the hunting forum because I didn't want to say something I regretted and I apologise for anything that I said to upset the hunters.

It's got to the stage that so many members can't even say what they want because the threat of being banned hangs over your head.  

You know you can do whatever you want FD - but it's not fair that so many have to make compromises in what they write - yet others can say whatever they please.

This is the last time I'm going to be so polite.


mantra your very sweet and I sincerely mean that but Im not the mod, as well you know.

Not of this board anyway.




Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:05pm

Quote:
If you think someone has posted something inappropriate, tell me. Don't sit there fretting that they are getting away with it while others aren't


How often have I complained to you FD - very rarely.   I accept what people write and try to respond honestly.

I have been here since the inception of Ozpolitics and on request have tried to help you out - but your personal dislikes are getting in the way of what could be a good forum.  Also don't worry about banning me - I'm gone.  







Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:22pm
Mantra perhaps it would be better if you did complain rather than keeping it bottled up. Everyone has trouble with the rules once it gets down to the details of what is and isn't appropriate, because everyone comes here with different ideas on what people should and shouldn't be allowed to get away with. Only by bringing the issue up will you be able to either draw my attention to a problem or understand why I allow certain things.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:37pm

Quote:
You know you can do whatever you want FD - but it's not fair that so many have to make compromises in what they write - yet others can say whatever they please.


This applies mainly to member boards..and the arguement has spilled over into feedback and including the whole forum, the compalints about it Imean.

Grendel was the only one banned by FD..he graciously allowed him back because we asked him to..I dont see that as in anyway unfair.

Members in here are adults and should be able to exercise some restraint if they value being able to participate..With no rules its chaos,and whatever set of rules he applied, there would always be someoone with something to say about it .

Who would come here if it were open season..he has a big forum to run.

Maybe we SHOULD pay a membership for all the time FD  puts in here..but that idea went down like a lead balloon.




Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by mantra on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:54pm
.........

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:55pm

mantra wrote on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:54pm:
Can't resist this.  Oceanz & FD - GFYS!


What's going on Mantra? Why are you so angry all of a sudden?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 17th, 2008 at 1:00pm

mantra wrote on Oct 17th, 2008 at 12:54pm:
Can't resist this.  Oceanz & FD - GFYS!


I hope your feeling better soon mantra.   :-[

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by sprintcyclist on Oct 17th, 2008 at 1:03pm

Way to GO mantra !!!!!!!!!!!!


Love your work :-)

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 17th, 2008 at 1:49pm

ex-member DonaldTrump wrote on Oct 15th, 2008 at 3:41am:

DILLIGAF wrote on Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:51pm:
For some reason oceanZ is waaay out front. ;D


Looks like some commie computer hacker really hates you Phil. You hit the lead and gained 20 votes in a matter of hours.  :P




ditto

see poll which stands currently at 12 for phil

therefore I was the "winner" of a rigged poll.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 17th, 2008 at 2:35pm

oceanz wrote on Oct 17th, 2008 at 1:00pm:
[quote author=mantra link=1223887478/90#103 date=1224212093]Can't resist this.  Oceanz & FD - GFYS!


I hope your feeling better soon mantra.   :-[/quote]

Your most endearing quality oceanZ is that you are sickly sweet towards mantra when being bitchy and spiteful towards her at the same time. I've seen it countless times. It's a lovely aspect of you and I admire it.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 17th, 2008 at 2:50pm
Your most endearing quality easel is that you are openly confused regarding wether you male or female ( which means you are an hemophrodite )whilst being a control nazi at the same time ..



You know nothing of my relationship with mantra..so keep your troublemaking comments to yourself. Ive posted alongside mantra a long time now, its normal to fall out occasionally.

Your upset I sided with amadd..get over it.

Mantra can tell me to get f@cked if she wants ( and I will  ;) ) and its none of your business, dont be be an interfering obnoxious busybody..but from what ive seen around the board you cant help it.


Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by easel on Oct 17th, 2008 at 4:29pm
I'm not confused whether I am male or female, but I think you are. I know exactly what my gender is.

It's true I know nothing of your relationship with mantra, but I have seen you act this way before towards her and be oh so blasé.

Like I wrote, it is quite endearing and I like it.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 17th, 2008 at 4:30pm
OK kiddies, that's enough.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by tallowood on Oct 17th, 2008 at 4:52pm
I remember that Phil had 48 points. I hope he didn't get banned though.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 18th, 2008 at 11:19am

freediver wrote on Oct 17th, 2008 at 2:57pm:
You allowed guests to vote so you can rig the outcome didn't you?


Yes tallo..and freediver has confimed the flaw in the poll system in here.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 18th, 2008 at 1:52pm
I already suggested a solution Og...

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by oceanZ on Oct 18th, 2008 at 4:54pm

Grendel wrote on Oct 18th, 2008 at 1:52pm:
I already suggested a solution Og...


Ok well thats good..

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 18th, 2008 at 6:08pm
If you want, you can take your complaints about moderation on the member run boards to the relationships board.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Grendel on Oct 18th, 2008 at 6:24pm
who are you addressing fd?

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by freediver on Oct 18th, 2008 at 6:28pm
The members of OzPolitic.

Title: Re: The Unban Grendel thread
Post by Saints on Oct 18th, 2008 at 9:34pm
good thread

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