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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by theCryptofishist » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:15 pm

I'm not the only one who has a holiday, am I?

Because if I am, I'm part of the 99% and I think that sucks!
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by deutlich » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:18 pm

Eric wrote: As Fishy says, I think you have all the makings of a stealth virgin this year (deutlich as well!)
I'm trying to pretend that didn't make me smile nearly as hard as it did. But that's not workin' so well. Thanks for the nod. ;)
theCryptofishist wrote: Last year's compliment of stealth virgins included maryanimal, fox fur, graidawg, tamarkay and MyDearFriend. So, they may look pretty adept and well-versed on the board, but they were taking baby steps a year ago.
And MyDearFriend is local (as are Wax & Jax)! ! ! !

*ahem*

Don't mind me. It's just nice to meet ePlayans that are also close by IRL. Lots of folks are spread out around the globe but it feels like most burners are from the west coast. And DC is just so freakin' stuffy it's fun to know folks that think outside the box. ;)

Edit: Nope -- not the only one. I'm on vacation today too.
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by deutlich » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:18 pm

Uh. Edit and Quote are not the same thing. Oops.

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by BBadger » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:22 pm

There are a lot of forums I've been on that had really low tolerances for new members, were exceptionally biased towards "veterans," and mods (or rather admins) were granted virtually complete immunity for any kind of action fair or unfair. It was ridiculous now that I think back on it. Unfortunately, I took part in some of those forum oligarchies, and while it seemed cool at the time (in my immaturity) belonging to the "club", those policies really degraded the entire culture of the forum, stifled new ideas, and dissuading new folk from participating.

I don't know if it's official policy for mods on this board, but stuff like quietly editing out only the offending portion of posts without outright terminating the post, and notifying and explaining the issue to people, speaks loudly of the discretion and even-handedness of the mods. Many would just axe the post altogether, and perhaps issue a temporary ban for the offense.

This forum needs a :handjob: smiley for those suck-up-ish posts like the above could be taken as. Here we go:
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by AntiM » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:27 pm

Eric wrote:
junglesmacks wrote:Slow news day.
a-yup.

I'm blaming it on the rain and just assuming the whole country is getting wet.
I got wet today, but that's a whole 'nother thread.

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Re:I NEVER GIVE UP!!

Post by Simon of the Playa » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:30 pm

i'm just gonna keep typing until this eight ball runs out.


go ahead, talk amongst yourselves, dont mind me.
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by ygmir » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:37 pm

tattoogoddess wrote:NEVRMIND I GIVE UP I CANT WIN THE BATTLE. IM JUST A PEE ON WITH NO VOICE HERE.

Dont give up!!
yer doin great!!

crap, don't let the ass hatery you may feel, or see, deter you.
Folks here are mostly damn good people.
Text, does not show emotion, sarcasm, giggling or smiles..........
Just take what you read, as the best way meant towards you, and it'll probably be right.

The Mods are new, but super cool, good folks.
Yup, every does things other disagree with.........BFD!!

it really is fun, and a nice crew here.......ya just gotta get used to folks.

Last years virgins are totally great (well, most anyway), and, now a big part of the scene....one might say, they very much drive what's been going on here lately.
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by MOOP_Czar » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:39 pm

GROUP HUG!!
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by Bob » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:52 pm

Jesus fuck, I thought we banned vanity threads.
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by ygmir » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:54 pm

Bob wrote:Jesus fuck, I thought we banned vanity threads.
they banned vanity's, as frivolous furniture, and all that..........
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by maryanimal » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:55 pm

Raining here today, tomorrow too.


*thanks for the sweet stealth comment fishy! *huggs* I learned how to integrate myself in here from a good friend of mine*
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by H.G.Crosby » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:59 pm

you have to give the girl credit for showing us her tits, twice.

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by Savannah » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:00 pm

BBadger wrote:I don't know if it's official policy for mods on this board, but stuff like quietly editing out only the offending portion of posts without outright terminating the post, and notifying and explaining the issue to people, speaks loudly of the discretion and even-handedness of the mods. Many would just axe the post altogether, and perhaps issue a temporary ban for the offense.
Thank you, BBadger. We're really trying. And consulting the more experienced mods when something is iffy.

Basically, if we're doing it right, it's barely noticeable (as it should be).

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by Simon of the Playa » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:05 pm

it was better when the mods used to fight publicly amongst themselves.


this is like watching pat boone in a furry suit doing marie osmond behind a sheet.

not much to hold your interest... :twisted:
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by H.G.Crosby » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:07 pm

yes...the promoter in me says 'fake rivalry' with slurs, threats and "legal" action...



now thats tasty, like Jersey Shore Season 4 episode 8.
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by Savannah » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:12 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:it was better when the mods used to fight publicly amongst themselves.


this is like watching pat boone in a furry suit doing marie osmond behind a sheet.

not much to hold your interest... :twisted:
Shambala would probably enjoy fighting me in Thunderdome, but only if I got the upper hand.

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by ygmir » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:14 pm

Savannah wrote:
Simon of the Playa wrote:it was better when the mods used to fight publicly amongst themselves.


this is like watching pat boone in a furry suit doing marie osmond behind a sheet.

not much to hold your interest... :twisted:
Shambala would probably enjoy fighting me in Thunderdome, but only if I got the upper hand.
you both gotta wear dresses, then.
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Post by Simon of the Playa » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:15 pm

i think we officially have an apres Meet n Greet event...
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by junglesmacks » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:15 pm

Savannah wrote:
Simon of the Playa wrote:it was better when the mods used to fight publicly amongst themselves.


this is like watching pat boone in a furry suit doing marie osmond behind a sheet.

not much to hold your interest... :twisted:
Shambala would probably enjoy fighting me in Thunderdome, but only if I got the upper hand.
Misa could take both of you at the same time.

I've seen the YouTube. *shudder*
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by H.G.Crosby » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:17 pm

i think the correct term is "Finger fucking the replay button"...
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by Sham » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:19 pm

Savannah wrote:Shambala would probably enjoy fighting me in Thunderdome, but only if I got the upper hand.
WHEN?

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by AntiM » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:24 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:it was better when the mods used to fight publicly amongst themselves.


this is like watching pat boone in a furry suit doing marie osmond behind a sheet.

not much to hold your interest... :twisted:
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by TinkerMom » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:49 pm

Aw, damn!! I go to work and I miss all of this!!!
Do I have to start all over again, cuz I didn't get credit for being a
a stealth virgin? :(
....the password is pineapple.........

Just throw it on the fire! It will kill it or cure it!!

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by Simon of the Playa » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:56 pm

you STILL have the hots for pat, dont you...


it's ok, we all did.
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by maryanimal » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:59 pm

You WERE a stealth virgin Tink. You were so stealth NO one heard or saw you at all! Not even any other of us stealth virgins.
Sometimes I'm confused by what I think is really obvious. But what I think is really obvious obviously isn't obvious.

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Post by TinkerMom » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:05 pm

maryanimal wrote:You WERE a stealth virgin Tink. You were so stealth NO one heard or saw you at all! Not even any other of us stealth virgins.
I got a hug from you MaryAnimal!! And FoxFur and Moonrise saw me and so did FigJam!! Haha! And one of my scars has playa dust permanently inside it, too!!
Next year was better!!
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Post by maryanimal » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:20 pm

Hey! did you know that since we were on E st., That makes it E-playa dust! LOLOL
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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by tattoogoddess » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:29 pm

after the email I got back from the said mod, I am still wondering if I should even be here. I really am not digging this vibe from this person and it is REALLY sucking the fun out of being here and giving me second thoughts about even going at this point.

"There is a huge difference between a referral link in a thread about a particular project and starting a thread for the purpose of promoting coupons, deals, and products. It's an understandable mistake for someone who's new, and may not be as familiar with the site or the ten principles.

I'm not picking on you. Like a half dozen or so people a week, I pull down any threads that cross the line on drugs/illegal activity. When threads break down into name calling (as you did), the poster gets a personal message and the personal attack bit gets yanked (and repeat offenders get an ePlaya timeout). When people post ads and links to deals, they get yanked - repeat offenders or accounts with no other activity on the site get banned. You may not see that happening to others because those aren't things that are broadcast publicly. The reason why you've had those things happen to you so recently is because of your behavior and your posts."

I want to state in public there was NO , I replete, NO promotion ANYWHERE in that thread. I don't get a damn cent or product for posting those coupons and free stuff I found by a simple google search. What is the diff between me "promoting" coupons and some one else promoting there fave EL wire site?
Like I said. costco tent sale... still up.
ELwire sale... still up
ect ect.
I did agree about the drug post. I am not arguing that.
Name calling. Again said he was acting like on not he WAS ONE.
Also to be said I dont know about this board or the 10 principles is pretty ignorant. For one to judge and say they know something about some one is NOT ok. Just a tid bit. My ex husband is a burner. I never went do to work conflicts. I had MANY friends in PDX who where burners and met one of my b/f's (also a burner) through this group. So for someone to say that... not really ok.

PS If my behavior is bad. I would like to see good behavior. Cause that must be you are a nun or a saint. Just sayin.

Im done for the night Im to pissed off at this point to even be here or on my computer.
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Post by Roberto Dobbisano » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:37 pm

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Re: NEVERMIND. I GIVE UP!!

Post by deutlich » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:44 pm

Are those PMs being quoted in a public forum? :|

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