So...which P&N topic started all of this??

[Freejack2]

You can talk about death and taxes with many people but if you find out someone doesn't share similar political views with you, don't talk about it.

I had a coworker I was riding along with and I asked him what political bias he was, when he answered I suggested we would get along fine so long as we NEVER discussed politics.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Wow. First time I read through this thing. Going to do more reading before I really decide where I stand but so far it looks like I'll be a Shinerburke supporter.

Yeah... this seems pretty unfair.

Just remember there are two sides to every story.

Of course I don't expect the Mods to publically post their side of the story. Mods are human just like us (except for bots like Jokersmoker) and sometimes make errors.

I'd say he deserves a vacation but not permaban.

I dunno if it was a mistake. Obviously I can't speak for the mods, but looking at the picture on bbzzdd where member asked if right wing ideas were accepted in the forum. The mods response took me back a bit and shinerurke was a very vocal right winger..

Yeah I keep forgetting all this drama is over the P&N forum.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Wow. First time I read through this thing. Going to do more reading before I really decide where I stand but so far it looks like I'll be a Shinerburke supporter.

Yeah... this seems pretty unfair.

Just remember there are two sides to every story.

Of course I don't expect the Mods to publically post their side of the story. Mods are human just like us (except for bots like Jokersmoker) and sometimes make errors.

I'd say he deserves a vacation but not permaban.

There's a difference between the Mods not answering something, and the Mods deleting evidence in threads (and threads themselves) showing how they were biased and wrong in the calls they were making. And then on top of that, banning people calling them on it. Not exactly the way I would go about things unless I was trying to hide something.

 

[imported_Mike]

Since this one doesn't say anything about the mods, except for what they actually wrote. This was the photo I was referring to:

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[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Wow. First time I read through this thing. Going to do more reading before I really decide where I stand but so far it looks like I'll be a Shinerburke supporter.

Yeah... this seems pretty unfair.

Just remember there are two sides to every story.

Of course I don't expect the Mods to publically post their side of the story. Mods are human just like us (except for bots like Jokersmoker) and sometimes make errors.

I'd say he deserves a vacation but not permaban.

There's a difference between the Mods not answering something, and the Mods deleting evidence in threads (and threads themselves) showing how they were biased and wrong in the calls they were making. And then on top of that, banning people calling them on it. Not exactly the way I would go about things unless I was trying to hide something.

As you're aware there's more than one Mod, so maybe they had different opinions on how to handle the situation. Also I think it should be an issue handled privately with the Mods via PM or e-mail, not publically.

But I'm not aware of all the factual circumstances, so I won't make judgement.

I do miss Shinerburke though and hope he returns to AT forums one day.

 

[aplefka]

What? Mods are humans?

Show me your evidence!

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: aplefka
What? Mods are humans?

Show me your evidence!

I have videotapes of their 2000 Spring Party, Kinky AnandTech Moderator had a little too much to drink and made a move ...

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka
What? Mods are humans?

Show me your evidence!

I have videotapes of their 2000 Spring Party, Kinky AnandTech Moderator had a little too much to drink and made a move ...

Hahaha if it weren't for the sig limit, that would definitely go in it.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: RossMAN
What happened to Qosis or however you spell his name?

2 week ban for making 2 nef threads.

That's nuts. Have the mods looked at 99% of the threads?

Yeah, I was about to ask "Since when did that become a vacationable offense?"

Originally posted by: BigJ
Basically, shinerburke called the Mods for not banning a returned permabanned liberal yet instantly banning conservatives that have done this in the past and calls them on their bias. Shiner got a PM that they were looking into it, but nowhere in the PM did it warn him to not post this in Forum Issues or be banned. Shiner posts in Forum Issues, gets temp banned. Creates a new nick to voice complaint over it, gets permabanned. Mods now lock and delete any threads protesting and bringing to light the bias shown in banning shinerburker. They are also issuing temp bans to people who make an issue of this. They are also deleting threads and posts that contain evidence of their bias.

Say bye bye to this thread.

Thank you for explaining this, as I won't touch P&N with a ten-foot-pole and had no idea what had happened.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: RossMAN
What happened to Qosis or however you spell his name?

2 week ban for making 2 nef threads.

That's nuts. Have the mods looked at 99% of the threads?

Yeah, I was about to ask "Since when did that become a vacationable offense?"

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...2084&enterthread=y

At least your second useless nef thread today. We encourage you to become more involved in real life, and are offering you the following incentive, free of charge: Two weeks off.

AnandTech Moderator

 

[nageov3t]

edit: nm. he wasn't banned, just staying out of P&N

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Wow. First time I read through this thing. Going to do more reading before I really decide where I stand but so far it looks like I'll be a Shinerburke supporter.

Yeah... this seems pretty unfair.

Just remember there are two sides to every story.

Of course I don't expect the Mods to publically post their side of the story. Mods are human just like us (except for bots like Jokersmoker) and sometimes make errors.

I'd say he deserves a vacation but not permaban.

There's a difference between the Mods not answering something, and the Mods deleting evidence in threads (and threads themselves) showing how they were biased and wrong in the calls they were making. And then on top of that, banning people calling them on it. Not exactly the way I would go about things unless I was trying to hide something.

As you're aware there's more than one Mod, so maybe they had different opinions on how to handle the situation. Also I think it should be an issue handled privately with the Mods via PM or e-mail, not publically.

But I'm not aware of all the factual circumstances, so I won't make judgement.

I do miss Shinerburke though and hope he returns to AT forums one day.

Damn P&N. Brings out the worse in almost everybody. I really do hate how the mods delete things though. A lock is fine, but a lot of times someone does something and they go and delete the things so we don't know wtf happened. God complex? I'm suprised this thread lasted so long.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
I'm suprised this thread lasted so long.

It's late, and Mods need sleep too.

 

[Wanescotting]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Wow. First time I read through this thing. Going to do more reading before I really decide where I stand but so far it looks like I'll be a Shinerburke supporter.

Yeah... this seems pretty unfair.

Just remember there are two sides to every story.

Of course I don't expect the Mods to publically post their side of the story. Mods are human just like us (except for bots like Jokersmoker) and sometimes make errors.

I'd say he deserves a vacation but not permaban.

There's a difference between the Mods not answering something, and the Mods deleting evidence in threads (and threads themselves) showing how they were biased and wrong in the calls they were making. And then on top of that, banning people calling them on it. Not exactly the way I would go about things unless I was trying to hide something.

As you're aware there's more than one Mod, so maybe they had different opinions on how to handle the situation. Also I think it should be an issue handled privately with the Mods via PM or e-mail, not publically.

But I'm not aware of all the factual circumstances, so I won't make judgement.

I do miss Shinerburke though and hope he returns to AT forums one day.

Damn P&N. Brings out the worse in almost everybody. I really do hate how the mods delete things though. A lock is fine, but a lot of times someone does something and they go and delete the things so we don't know wtf happened. God complex? I'm suprised this thread lasted so long.

Don't worry, it WILL be deleted. I made a similar thread at 7 am this morning. I wasn't picking sides, just showing the drawings and signs. I agree with the mods deleting threads like these, as it can ONLY LEAD TO A FLAMEFEST.

I don't care who got banned, or for what, because it was not me.

 

[raildogg]

are all Bush supporters gonna get banned?

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: Wanescotting

I don't care who got banned, or for what, because I don't care.

As long as it isn't you.

The mods are gonna be pissed when they see those pics. I see blood.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: Wanescotting
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Don't worry, it WILL be deleted. I made a similar thread at 7 am this morning. I wasn't picking sides, just showing the drawings and signs. I agree with the mods deleting threads like these, as it can ONLY LEAD TO A FLAMEFEST.

I don't care who got banned, or for what, because it was not me.

Delete flamefests? Every other thread is a flame fest with sexist/racist remarks everywhere. And that thread about how weak people choose religion. Flames are everywhere, and people get pissed at each other all the time. I don't agree with Shiner, he's way too right wing for me but it wasn't right if what I am interpreting as happened happened.

 

[Wanescotting]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: Wanescotting
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Don't worry, it WILL be deleted. I made a similar thread at 7 am this morning. I wasn't picking sides, just showing the drawings and signs. I agree with the mods deleting threads like these, as it can ONLY LEAD TO A FLAMEFEST.

I don't care who got banned, or for what, because it was not me.

Delete flamefests? Every other thread is a flame fest with sexist/racist remarks everywhere. And that thread about how weak people choose religion. Flames are everywhere, and people get pissed at each other all the time. I don't agree with Shiner, he's way too right wing for me but it wasn't right if what I am interpreting as happened happened.

Yes, I know that, however, this seems a polarizing issue. Everyone will pick sides, and argue whether or not these people should have been banned. Nothing good can come of that.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Wanescotting

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: Wanescotting
...

Don't worry, it WILL be deleted. I made a similar thread at 7 am this morning. I wasn't picking sides, just showing the drawings and signs. I agree with the mods deleting threads like these, as it can ONLY LEAD TO A FLAMEFEST.

I don't care who got banned, or for what, because it was not me.

Delete flamefests? Every other thread is a flame fest with sexist/racist remarks everywhere. And that thread about how weak people choose religion. Flames are everywhere, and people get pissed at each other all the time. I don't agree with Shiner, he's way too right wing for me but it wasn't right if what I am interpreting as happened happened.

Yes, I know that, however, this seems a polarizing issue. Everyone will pick sides, and argue whether or not these people should have been banned. Nothing good can come of that.

Yea...down with change...

 

[Wanescotting]

Yea...down with change...

Look, if you have we have a problem with what happened, we could always flood the mods pm box..............

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Wanescotting

Yea...down with change...

Look, if you have we have a problem with what happened, we could always flood the mods pm box..............

Unless more people find out about what happened, nothing is going to change nor is anything going to get dnoe.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Originally posted by: Wanescotting

Yea...down with change...

Look, if you have we have a problem with what happened, we could always flood the mods pm box..............

As long as you drink the punch first...

 

[Siddhartha]

He\she needs to turn off their computer, go outside, and interact with real people.
I am not saying anyone should be banned but this person is taking this forum way too seriously.

 

[Wanescotting]

Unless more people find out about what happened, nothing is going to change nor is anything going to get dnoe.

True, but since these threads get deleted, "spreading the word" will be difficult. I know what you are thinking, "well, we should be able to make threads like this then, if the mods have nothing to hide".
I would agree with that, However, from the mods point of view, they cannot have everyone questioning their authority everytime they decide to ban someone, for whatever reason.

Are the mods sometimes unfair, do they play favorites, do they over step thier bounds? sure they do.
Life is unfair, oh well.

I am not trying to take anyones side in the matter. Just tellin' it like I see it.


I think we should have a stickied thread(in forum issues) for folks to argue about this.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Wanescotting

Yea...down with change...

Look, if you have we have a problem with what happened, we could always flood the mods pm box..............

You go first