I'd just like to say....

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Wazzerphuk

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You don't want another Free Wij campaign, do you?

It seems you're taking away any user that contributes to the forum that gives this place the positive nature and character it has.

Free cage.
Free bodhi.

Not too bothered about exor :p

Free Wij.


In all seriousness, I can semi-understand Bodhi's banning - but not fully - he contributed a lot to the forums, and wasn't thick as pig shit as a lot of the users are. He would debate properly, converse properly and actually make intellectual input into discussions and threads, if you could take his cock out of the PS2 USB port. :D

Yes, he's been abusive - but largely they're "fun" abuse. If you're banning Bods on the way he's 'trolled' people in the past, you need to ban half the forums. I've done it, I've seen many many other people do it, and worse than Bodhi's. The reason why they get away with it? Because they're stupid, and do it with such lack of conviction that it's glanced over.... whereas with Bods people are more likely to listen because he comes across as pretty well adjusted with a good mind behind him - so the argumentative troll is said in such a way that it appears aggressive and hurtful, but you know in all reality there's a cheeky grin on the bearded geezas face behind that monitor.

I don't mean to ressurect the closed thread, but it was closed before I could even see the forums, and would like my input heard. Hell, you look at the conversations and verbal insults we threw at each other on the forums - they were pretty bad. And I'm still defending him? Why? Because he's one of the boards most interesting and unique members, removing Bods permanently would almost be as bad as when you threatened to take Wij away. And we get on pretty well, despite our raging arguments about how shit the PS2 is et al. People don't seem to be able to understand that some people put their opinions and debates forward aggressively, sticking with their own point of view, making sure it is heard and debating points against their own. There's nothing wrong with that: there's no malice, or intent to hurt. Fuck, I'm exactly the same in my way of debating. Ban me if you want.

Stop making the forums bland, uninteresting and dull. We all need a bit of entertainment, and currently the trend seems to be "lets clone a load of dull daoc sheep and make them prominent".

No thanks, let's stop randomly banning our regulars, eh please?

<waits to see how long this thread is removed/deleted>
 
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Maljonic

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didn't even know he got banned, where did this happen?
 
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GDW

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Im shocked, this has to be the most intelligent post Ive read from you Wazz;)


I agree that Bodhi should be allowed back, though definately not .cage who was consistantly racist and contributed little to the forum other than his own pent up agression. Exor was much the same and only posted extreme remarks.

I understand why the forum is like this now and its been discussed in detail before. However its not going to change and the only way to reurrect the past is for a mass migration to another forum, which is has as much chance happening as me getting a blowjob within the next five minutes
 
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Summo

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I have to agree with Wazz. If you take the spice out of a Mexican Quarter Pounder, you're just left with a Quarter Pounder. And who wants that?

Bring back Bods. We need the spice.
 
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Embattle

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I'm use to Bodhi saying things such as "Fuck off and die of Aids" and don't tend to raise an eyebrow but it would be totally unacceptable in real life or on many forums, this forum has changed and has now become unacceptable here. I agree with BFs last post on the topic he closed, I wouldn't be surprised if this one gets out of hand and also gets closed.
 
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Summo

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But he stopped all that 'die of...' stuff after the whole Bigfoot/Ted banning spree a couple of months ago.
 
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GDW

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No he started it again last Sunday night:(

Look in the thread below entitled "."
 
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Embattle

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That is a short term solution, the long term solution is to ban him.
 
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GDW

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True clowneh , but if you look carefully they left a trail
 
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old.Fweddy

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Where can i find a ballot form with the 'vote Wazz' box ticked?
 
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GDW

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Wazz.gif
 
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nath

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He looks so eerily like that fella out of Human Traffic..
 
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Jonny_Darko

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Crumbs. That actually looks frighteningly similar to me. I'm not quite so scummy looking ;), not quite so skinny and a bit more stunningly handsome of course, but there does seem to be a resemblence. Looks like me, at uni, during my insomniac period.

/me grabs rolling pin, tub of paracetamol and bottle of JD

Or not. Just asked my girlfriend and she said he doesn't look like me at all. Guess she knows best. But then she says I look like a weird hybrid between Nicholas Cage and Finn from Hollyoaks, and I know that's not right.
 
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Jonny_Darko

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Originally posted by Wazzerphuk
You don't want another Free Wij campaign, do you?

I'm not involved with this and I don't know what exactly has happened but firstly, I very much doubt threats will have any sway, so don't bother.

Also, if these guys are so intelligent then maybe they can add hilarious spice and life to the forums without resorting to being so abusive?
 
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Scooba Da Bass

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Originally posted by Wazzerphuk
Stuff

I agree with all of the above.

(This is a personal attack on you JD, watch yourself!)
 
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Jonny_Darko

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Re: Re: I'd just like to say....

Originally posted by Scooba Da Bass
I agree with all of the above.

(This is a personal attack on you JD, watch yourself!)

Ironically enough, because of your sarcastic jibe in the brackets, it probably could be considered as such! :p
 
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mank!

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Originally posted by Wazzerphuk
free bods/cage/exor/et al

Well said Wazz. There's not a word you've said there I disagree with, bodhi contributed just as much as any of the other regulars and personally I found him fucking hilarious most of the time.

Although I imagine he won't give a shit about being unbanned :)
 
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cjravey

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In an ideal world, there would be less ignorance; more eloquence. Less homophobia, sexism, unhelpfulness and sneering negativity. In an ideal world, that is, I wouldn't want flouncy homogenous rubbish - but if you disagree, or a post seems daft to you, just say so. Politely.

I don't buy this 'he's being abusive with a smile', 'it's just his way' nonsense. As for 'he's being aggressive and hurtful, but he means well...' What? No way, sucker. You're not sticking up for the kid who throws rocks at other kids any more. I've seen the sort of personalities online that should have stayed in the primary school playground, and there are bigger communities that don't have to resort to any of the above, so why should we?

Manners count, whether you're behind a keyboard or not. If that's naieve, then fine. But online gaming won't ever extend to the mainstream when there's so many little boys trolling the boards.

Forums are like comedy; there's Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses etc., and there's Brass Eye and South Park; and yes we need a South Park - but is an online gaming service that wants to be mainstream and revitalise the scene the place for that?

Quite frankly I don't take any excuse, if someone's rude, I'll walk away. If I worked in a shop I'd do the same, and if it's online I'll just think 'hmm, I'll not go there again.'
 
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old.Reverend Flatus

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Did something happen? I've been asleep.
 
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cjravey

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Originally posted by old.Reverend Flatus
Did something happen? I've been asleep.

Hush now. There there, back to sleep....;)
 
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GDW

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Rev, in a nutshell we aren't allowed to verbally abuse one another or else we get banned. Some people were warned and continued doing it, then got banned, end of message
 
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TedTheDog

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I banned Bodhi for being deeply and personally abusive to an individual here.
He was totally obnoxious and there was no intended humour in it at all. I fully appreciate that humour can involve name calling and abuse, but it wasnt humour. He didnt like someone and said so in a way that cant be permitted here.
Theres no excuse for it, its as simple as that. There HAS to be a line somewhere, and where ever it is, he was miles over it.

exor on the other hand, was just persistantly obnoxious and childish and frankly, I got sick and tired of it.

Yes, I think Bodhi overall has contributed to these forums. He often goes a little too far and perhaps a stronger line should be taken in the future to ensure that people understand what is and what isnt acceptable. But that has to be weighed up against the idea that we know people like the relative freedom they get on here.
However, the abuse he dished out in a single sentence was unpardonable on any scale and he put me in a position where I had little option available to me.

Whether or not he is unbanned is not down to me as I am no longer this forums nanny. I am currently working my notice and will leave on the 13th of June as I've been made an offer I simply couldnt refuse somewhere else. It feels a bit odd leaving all this behind, but a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.
Or something.

Anyway, overall its been huge fun. I've had a great time reading these forums over the years and I'm very proud that you feel its something worth fighting for. I hope to still be around, but as a participant rather than a moderator.

And now, back to the beer....
 
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Summo

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I heard a rumour tonight about this Ted. Good luck out there, fella. We'll miss you. :(
 
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ECA

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Firstly gl ted.

Secondly.

Bodhi - do i need to bother typing anything about this?
 
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old.Reverend Flatus

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Er, well I never really liked Bodhi's abuse but I'm fairly easy going so I ignored it.

Ted leaving? Well I don't know what to say except good luck chap and mmmmm beer.
 
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