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Am I really that bitchy?

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Every once in a while it is time for a healthy bit of introspection. A few of my erstwhile friends on this board have suggested that I've been too mean, nasty...bitchy....kind of like a pissed-off Rainbow person. So I thought I'd explore that concept. I think that maybe they're right. I guess my general irritation peaked when I was banned from the board and my warning lights were up to 75% for my role in the unsuccessful Censorship Rebellion (although the warning bars were a weird sort of badge of honor). It was a major defeat, now with the moderation police firmly entrenched and a rainbow person as a SoapBox moderator (even though she's actually a pretty cool person). Of course, I'm less annoyed now that I have posting privileges again, but they are pre-screened by a moderator. That isn't a huge problem from a content issue, since even my most evil of posts are usually edgy and barbed, but not unapprovable. Still, it's the timing thing. With the board, I used to feel a certain rhythm such that posts were almost like conversations. When posts are delayed for approval, that is lost. So when do the wounds heal? Well, they heal when the punishment stops. When does the punishment stop? When the "crimes" stop? It's a malicious cycle. I feel a bit like Trotsky, hiding out in Mexico, waiting for Stalin to find me. (that was a joke). I should feel some remorse, but except for a few uncalled for things I said to Myr, I have none. I talk about the "moderation police", yet most of the moderators are very cool people; it's the institution that rankles.Is there a point anytime in our future? (loosely paraphrased from "A Few Good Men"). My epiphany is that I still feel strongly about free un-moderated speech in the SoapBox, and it still irritates me to be supervised, but in reality, the blogs have created a new, better environment, at least from my point of view. An oft-learned lesson: adversity and defeat often yield new opportunities.Conclusion (collective sighs of relief): I feel that this forum and it's freedom of communication is worth fighting for. I feel that the blogs filled a void left by recent changes in the forum. I'll try to be less bitchy.

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Julian Alexander

Julian Alexander 16

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I try my best Mark to approve your post when i have the time. With school and all i only have time in the early morning and evening to approve them but i'll try my best.

 

For those who dont know i have become the "Parol Officer" for Mark in a way. Hmm evil :devil: laugh thing sounds so nice here. That kind of makes me more to that image people keep getting of me in chat. Hehe

 

Oh well must go now.

 

Jules

Masked Monkey

Masked Monkey 32

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Mark, what a clever way to get Jules as an Apprentice.

 

I'd love to see the personal messages you send Jules that don't get 'approved' :P

 

:king: Snow Dog

 

Edit: P.S. Don't be too hard on yourself, I'd prefer the privilege

robbie1042

robbie1042 8

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Conclusion (collective sighs of relief): I feel that this forum and it's freedom of communication is worth fighting for. I feel that the blogs filled a void left by recent changes in the forum. I'll try to be less bitchy.

 

Personally, I don't see any changes in the forums. I think that your looking at this all wrong. You talk like there is this "Thought Police Patrol" out there looking to clamp down on free speech. Well I can tell you that it just doesn't ring true.

 

The forums have always had posting guidelines. These guidelines have in the past been enforced leniently. That policy still holds true. So you say,

Mark Arbour

Mark Arbour 100,552

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I try my best Mark to approve your post when i have the time. With school and all i only have time in the early morning and evening to approve them but i'll try my best.

 

For those who dont know i have become the "Parol Officer" for Mark in a way. Hmm evil  :devil: laugh thing sounds so nice here. That kind of makes me more to that image people keep getting of me in chat.  Hehe

 

Oh well must go now.

 

Jules

 

Jules,

 

I think you're doing a great job. I'm sorry if you thought I was ragging on you. I know that you go as fast as you can, and it's really fast, but even someone as quick as you is still not instantaneous. Next time you're writing a post, write it and save it for a while. You'll see what I'm saying. In any event, under no circumstances do I want you to feel bad.

 

C'est la vie. It's no big deal. It's more comfortable here. I'll just avoid the forums.

 

When I'm bad, are you going to spank me?

:devil:

Mark Arbour

Mark Arbour 100,552

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Conclusion (collective sighs of relief): I feel that this forum and it's freedom of communication is worth fighting for. I feel that the blogs filled a void left by recent changes in the forum. I'll try to be less bitchy.

 

Personally, I don't see any changes in the forums. I think that your looking at this all wrong. You talk like there is this "Thought Police Patrol" out there looking to clamp down on free speech. Well I can tell you that it just doesn't ring true.

 

The forums have always had posting guidelines. These guidelines have in the past been enforced leniently. That policy still holds true. So you say,

Conner

Conner 548

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Mark,

 

I found your blog very confusing. That said, I have to admit that when I engage in healthy introspection, I often feel confused. But that

Masked Monkey

Masked Monkey 32

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LMAO.

 

Thanks for the insight.  I've got some thoughts on culture, but I'll save them for my next blog entry.  I haven't seen any heavy handed moderating.  It's not like we see Trabants running around with Moderators in them, waiting to haul subversive GA members into prison.  At the same time, it does make it clear that Lubyanka is there.  Nyet?

you're cute when you use historical references :wub:

 

:king: Snow Dog

 

(ok even I think that was a bit gross)

Mark Arbour

Mark Arbour 100,552

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Mark,

 

I found your blog very confusing.  That said, I have to admit that when I engage in healthy introspection, I often feel confused.  But that

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