Mike Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 The mods hear all the outcry. And Elder is in timeout until January 16th. With the next ban possibly permanent. I am not a fan of banning members unless it gets out of hand.The trolling / threads are starting to take away from the experience I want members to have here. @ELDER06, do better when you come back. Thanks for making your thoughts known, everyone. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTennant Posted January 2 Popular Post Share Posted January 2 Shit we got MF hired, Ghislaine convicted, and Elder suspended. Maybe we do have a collective voice. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndmike88 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Thank you Mike and if Elder returns please put him on a very short leash with permanent banishment the next step. Edited January 2 by ndmike88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrishForever Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 As much as I try to help everyone, something had to change,. I'm disappointed but I tried my best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 7 minutes ago, ndmike88 said: Thank you Mike and if Elder returns please put him on a very short leash with permanent banishment the next step. He will be. I'll be damned if these boards will be taken down from the inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golson5 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDIrishFan Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irish_Thunder Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Thank you, was starting to look for an alternate home board. Ignore function is cool, but not a cure all and should hardly be necessary considering the fine posters of this message board. Idc if ppl disagree or think we suck but taking over every thread with similar rhetoric is nauseating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndomer4 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I don’t view Elder as negatively as most here. I think having a differing opinion such as him can add to the discussion, however it rarely does due to his delivery. If you think he’s bad now, you should have seen him a few years ago when every post ended in name calling or some other derogatory comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDIrishFan Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 7 minutes ago, ndomer4 said: I don’t view Elder as negatively as most here. I think having a differing opinion such as him can add to the discussion, however it rarely does due to his delivery. If you think he’s bad now, you should have seen him a few years ago when every post ended in name calling or some other derogatory comment. He has some okay thoughts, it’s 100% his approach and the mind numbing repetition. He takes a stance, tells Why his stance is awesome with no proof, tells why everyone else’s stance is stupid with no proof, then repeats 1,000 times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnTostal Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 While I think it’s probably the right move, I’ll also admit that I agree with much of what he says. His presentation is not my personal style, and he’s rebuffed me too, but I don’t see why people get so worked up. It’s pretty easy to just not reply to his comments. It’s pretty easy to ignore him. I’ll never understand why people who don’t know each other feel they have to man-up, puff out their chests, and ‘win’ every discussion on an internet board. I like coming here because people who know a lot more than me post their thoughts and knowledge, making me think about things in ways I may not have. If I don’t like how it’s presented I find it easy to just move on. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizer For President Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Although I didn’t agree with many of his posts, I think it’s not a good move to ban Elder. You’re turning this place into an echo chamber just like the rest of social media…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrishForever Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, Kizer For President said: Although I didn’t agree with many of his posts, I think it’s not a good move to ban Elder. You’re turning this place into an echo chamber just like the rest of social media…. he'll get another chance in 2 weeks. I really hope he makes the most of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SDIrishFan Posted January 3 Popular Post Share Posted January 3 3 minutes ago, Kizer For President said: Although I didn’t agree with many of his posts, I think it’s not a good move to ban Elder. You’re turning this place into an echo chamber just like the rest of social media…. It has a lot to do with hijacking threads with the same thought over and over. That doesn’t bring value to the discussion. He’s also been warned numerous times. We’ll never make everyone happy, just trying to keep the discussion here enjoyable and informative. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali_domer Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 4 minutes ago, AnTostal said: While I think it’s probably the right move, I’ll also admit that I agree with much of what he says. His presentation is not my personal style, and he’s rebuffed me too, but I don’t see why people get so worked up. It’s pretty easy to just not reply to his comments. It’s pretty easy to ignore him. I’ll never understand why people who don’t know each other feel they have to man-up, puff out their chests, and ‘win’ every discussion on an internet board. I like coming here because people who know a lot more than me post their thoughts and knowledge, making me think about things in ways I may not have. If I don’t like how it’s presented I find it easy to just move on. I like thoughtful, well reasoned points. But being called an idiot and his barrage of crap is a board killer. You are okay with it, but one person can kill a board, I have seen it. The board can not be sacrificed for one person, especially when the majority are put off, annoyed or just to the point of not showing up. The board needs traffic,not trolls or fake anger. Last year I was warned for my mouth and if I hadn't stopped in the game chat I would have deserved a ban. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemaniak Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Good on the mods for drawing a line in the sand. I mean, you banned Echo for less than this, and IMO he brought way more to this board than Elder. Better delivery too I hope he learns from this, though it’’s not his 1st time. If all he wants is a soapbox to spew his all knowing gospel, let him stand outside and see how many followers he can muster. worked for Jesus… this is a discussion board, not a podium. If Elder has an opinion i’m all for hearing it, but only if he is also open to debating it with facts and arguments, not insults or other any sort of abusive demeanour, as well as accepting other’s opinions. It should go both ways so all can profit from the exchanges. with that said, Echo, it’s a new year, come back we have an open spot lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali_domer Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 12 minutes ago, Kizer For President said: Although I didn’t agree with many of his posts, I think it’s not a good move to ban Elder. You’re turning this place into an echo chamber just like the rest of social media…. Don't worry, I am a contrairion just like him, just more respectful about not insulting people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrishForever Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Just now, cali_domer said: Don't worry, I am a contrairion just like him, just more respectful about not insulting people. and we thank you for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali_domer Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 11 minutes ago, zemaniak said: Good on the mods for drawing a line in the sand. I mean, you banned Echo for less than this, and IMO he brought way more to this board than Elder. Better delivery too I hope he learns from this, though it’’s not his 1st time. If all he wants is a soapbox to spew his all knowing gospel, let him stand outside and see how many followers he can muster. worked for Jesus… this is a discussion board, not a podium. If Elder has an opinion i’m all for hearing it, but only if he is also open to debating it with facts and arguments, not insults or other any sort of abusive demeanour, as well as accepting other’s opinions. It should go both ways so all can profit from the exchanges. with that said, Echo, it’s a new year, come back we have an open spot lol Echo is gone? I liked him alot, that is a bummer. Can he come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pregame Posted January 3 Popular Post Share Posted January 3 I've been here awhile and I've seen a few instances where a single poster or a small group of posters damn near kills the entire board for everyone whether its by just bombing every thread with the same stuff over and over and over again or by being a little shitwhistle that just has to disagree with everyone and also rub everyone the wrong way. There have been a few times over the years where I'm like "man, this place SUCKS right now" and we've lost some really good posters along the way. Luckily we have people like Faith and Big who bring awesome info for almost as long as I can remember to keep the board at a somewhat useful level. No one is looking for an echo chambe @Kizer For President, but I do think everyone wants to have a thread not turn into "Steve Angelli Sucks" or "Every single Irish fan, at least in my own head, totally wants to go 0-12 but its ok because they like Freeman/Rees." 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemaniak Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, cali_domer said: Echo is gone? I liked him alot, that is a bummer. Can he come back? Was. He’s officially back, but he’s decided to be on the sidelines more or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDhoosier Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I appreciate it Mike and the mods. There are plenty of disagreements and arguments between members of this board, but his was getting out of hand. I hope he comes back with more clarity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrishForever Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 9 minutes ago, Pregame said: I've been here awhile and I've seen a few instances where a single poster or a small group of posters damn near kills the entire board for everyone whether its by just bombing every thread with the same stuff over and over and over again or by being a little shitwhistle that just has to disagree with everyone and also rub everyone the wrong way. There have been a few times over the years where I'm like "man, this place SUCKS right now" and we've lost some really good posters along the way. Luckily we have people like Faith and Big who bring awesome info for almost as long as I can remember to keep the board at a somewhat useful level. No one is looking for an echo chambe @Kizer For President, but I do think everyone wants to have a thread not turn into "Steve Angelli Sucks" or "Every single Irish fan, at least in my own head, totally wants to go 0-12 but its ok because they like Freeman/Rees." We've been through every roller coaster. I'm confident that together each of us can make it smoother. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGoldenDomer Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Ok I think enough is enough. We don't need everyone piling on a fellow member like this. You guys got your wish. Now let's move on 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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