View Full Version : Lounge forum removal???
sd8683
02-15-2009, 05:48 PM
Would it be possible to have the lounge forum removed? I'd hate to see anyone else get run off the site for posting things that other people don't like. Just a thought.
Bluerauder
02-15-2009, 05:53 PM
Would it be possible to have the lounge forum removed? I'd hate to see anyone else get run off the site for posting things that other people don't like. Just a thought.
The lounge works just fine. Always has. No need to change a thing.
Rocknthehawk
02-15-2009, 06:14 PM
I agree Sean. It's sad to see someone run off...regardless of the recent behavior, AJ was pushed, poked, and prodded. It was never an issue until there was an uproar against him.
Ms. Denmark
02-15-2009, 07:16 PM
I agree Sean. It's sad to see someone run off...regardless of the recent behavior, AJ was pushed, poked, and prodded. It was never an issue until there was an uproar against him.AJ knew exactly what he was doing. Think about yourself. If your behavior begins to seriously annoy lots of other people and you are aware of it what do you do? Based on your obvious sensitivity to others, you would stop. Am I right? AJ simply didn't give a damn about how his behavior bothered people. He was insensitive. And worse enjoyed it. I've said that I don't support the personal attacks. But you can surely see the difference between members who actually contribute something useful and someone who used this forum to antagonize.
Rocknthehawk
02-15-2009, 07:27 PM
Did you know your mirrors fold?
Like i said, he was antagonized also. The mods simply allowed the multiple threads and bashing continue, until he was closed for his retaliation. I'm not saying he did no wrong, but how much can you expect him to take?
The behaviour of some senior, and contributing members, has seriously annoyed me, and many others. Does this mean i'm allowed to create multiple threads saying that? and then continually derail threads with banter about said topic?
SC Cheesehead
02-15-2009, 07:28 PM
AJ knew exactly what he was doing. Think about yourself. If your behavior begins to seriously annoy lots of other people and you are aware of it what do you do? Based on your obvious sensitivity to others, you would stop. Am I right? AJ simply didn't give a damn about how his behavior bothered people. He was insensitive. And worse enjoyed it. I've said that I don't support the personal attacks. But you can surely see the difference between members who actually contribute something useful and someone who used this forum to antagonize.
+1 Paula.
He thrived on instigagting.
He wasn't "run off", he got his own azz kicked off for being an annoying jerk.
Would it be possible to have the lounge forum removed? I'd hate to see anyone else get run off the site for posting things that other people don't like. Just a thought.I vote no!
If you don't like the posts in the lounge, STAY OUT!
I don't read every post in every forum, I have a life. I skim the titles, look at the authors, and decide if I want to read it. No problem. AJ was annoying, but I missed most of his postings. Not worth my time. But shutting down the lounge???? Why not cancel all meets/gatherings?? We talk about things besides our MM. We do things unrelated to our MM (breweries, distilleries, STL Arch, STL Zoo, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, playing LCR, or just hangin' round the pool, etc.)
Ken
sd8683
02-15-2009, 09:21 PM
I vote no!
If you don't like the posts in the lounge, STAY OUT!
I don't read every post in every forum, I have a life. I skim the titles, look at the authors, and decide if I want to read it. No problem. AJ was annoying, but I missed most of his postings. Not worth my time. But shutting down the lounge???? Why not cancel all meets/gatherings?? We talk about things besides our MM. We do things unrelated to our MM (breweries, distilleries, STL Arch, STL Zoo, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, playing LCR, or just hangin' round the pool, etc.)
Ken
Ken....... You just proved my point.... "if you don't like it don't read it" BINGO!! Exactly..... 99.99999% of AJ's were in the lounge where "supposedly" you are able to write Marauder unrelated topics! My point in this thread is if you post something in the "lounge" I don't understand why anyone should have an issue with it, whether its about jaguars, boats, aliens or coffee stains!!! Its in the freakin lounge! Sure I can see how aj could be annoying but just look the other way... In other words "ignore him" but that was impossible huh?
Ken....... You just proved my point.... "if you don't like it don't read it" BINGO!! Exactly..... 99.99999% of AJ's were in the lounge where "supposedly" you are able to write Marauder unrelated topics! My point in this thread is if you post something in the "lounge" I don't understand why anyone should have an issue with it, whether its about jaguars, boats, aliens or coffee stains!!! Its in the freakin lounge! Sure I can see how aj could be annoying but just look the other way... In other words "ignore him" but that was impossible huh?But, should the lounge be removed? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
Ken
sd8683
02-15-2009, 09:33 PM
But, should the lounge be removed? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
Ken
I agree..... It wasn't my point to have it closed.... I just don't think people should have anything to say about anything that's posted in the lounge.... As long as the post doesn't break any of mm.net's rules
freakstatus
02-15-2009, 09:54 PM
Did you know your mirrors fold?
Like i said, he was antagonized also. The mods simply allowed the multiple threads and bashing continue, until he was closed for his retaliation. I'm not saying he did no wrong, but how much can you expect him to take?
The behaviour of some senior, and contributing members, has seriously annoyed me, and many others. Does this mean i'm allowed to create multiple threads saying that? and then continually derail threads with banter about said topic?
+1 I'm afraid. I honestly didn't think he was a problem until he was provoked. Like a cornered rat. Oh well, whether he's here or not it makes no difference to me. The schoolyard bullies got their way.
Rocknthehawk
02-15-2009, 09:56 PM
I agree..... It wasn't my point to have it closed.... I just don't think people should have anything to say about anything that's posted in the lounge.... As long as the post doesn't break any of mm.net's rules
You tell me?
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oldekid
02-15-2009, 10:33 PM
You tell me?I didn't see anything about being "annoying" as a listed violation. :)
hot-rauder
02-15-2009, 11:27 PM
I saw a few violations on the list though from others. But as it says, mm.net mods and admin cannot do all the work alone. We are responsible for our own censorship. We are all grown ups, and are expected to act in a grown up/mature manner. That means no foul language or obsene images.
Would you guys lighten up with issues of being censored? Grow up. D double C 1 did what he wanted. Who cares. I was his friend, but feed the frenzy with another 15 page thread about him? I have some messages from Aren that I may or may not post. He was not run off..... Just told not to post, or it would be deleted.
Aaron, lay off the mods. Its not their job to control everyone. By closing Aren for awhile, hopefully the site will calm down. Easier solution than banning everyone who antagonized him. CAM would be to about 3 members if that happened. Lol
FordNut
02-15-2009, 11:59 PM
I say good riddance. He was an annoying prick and thrived on doing anything he could to screw up the forums. Whether it was starting nonsense threads, replying to good threads with stupid answers (intentionally), constantly having a one-upmanship reply, or just bringing back old dead threads to mess with those of us who click the "new posts" button. He was a troll and an instigator, we're all better off without him around here.
Blackened300a
02-16-2009, 05:46 AM
I say good riddance. He was an annoying prick and thrived on doing anything he could to screw up the forums. Whether it was starting nonsense threads, replying to good threads with stupid answers (intentionally), constantly having a one-upmanship reply, or just bringing back old dead threads to mess with those of us who click the "new posts" button. He was a troll and an instigator, we're all better off without him around here.
^^^+1^^^
Of course most of AJ's fan club is made up of non-maruader owner's. Why should they care about this site? I care and thats why Im glad he got what he deserved.
In case you didnt notice, he racked up over 4000 post's before anyone paid attention to him. Then he decided to start numerous stupid threads and post nothing comments in all threads. His cry for attention worked and started irritating people in the process.
I say good bye. If you loved him, then contact him and start your own forum with him as moderator, then you can bask in all his wisdom on a daily basis.
Til then this is still a car site. Leave the ufo sighting, and other usless crap for the people who actually care enough to research it.
O's Fan Rich
02-16-2009, 05:47 AM
Would it be possible to have the lounge forum removed? I'd hate to see anyone else get run off the site for posting things that other people don't like. Just a thought.
Sean, I suppose guns should be removed because a few people use them for wrong purposes too?
How about all batters should stand behind a protective screen since some pitchers want to throw at them?
Bluerauder
02-16-2009, 05:51 AM
aj knew exactly what he was doing. Think about yourself. If your behavior begins to seriously annoy lots of other people and you are aware of it what do you do? Based on your obvious sensitivity to others, you would stop. Am i right? Aj simply didn't give a damn about how his behavior bothered people. He was insensitive. And worse enjoyed it. I've said that i don't support the personal attacks. But you can surely see the difference between members who actually contribute something useful and someone who used this forum to antagonize.
^^^^+1^^^^
i say good riddance. He was an annoying prick and thrived on doing anything he could to screw up the forums. Whether it was starting nonsense threads, replying to good threads with stupid answers (intentionally), constantly having a one-upmanship reply, or just bringing back old dead threads to mess with those of us who click the "new posts" button. He was a troll and an instigator, we're all better off without him around here.
^^^^+2^^^^
rayjay
02-16-2009, 05:57 AM
Sean, I suppose guns should be removed because a few people use them for wrong purposes too?
+1, leave the way it is. It works just fine most of the time. -and- Rich:
http://www.buckleshop.com/images/g2.jpg
Joe Walsh
02-16-2009, 06:26 AM
AJ knew exactly what he was doing. Think about yourself. If your behavior begins to seriously annoy lots of other people and you are aware of it what do you do? Based on your obvious sensitivity to others, you would stop. Am I right? AJ simply didn't give a damn about how his behavior bothered people. He was insensitive. And worse enjoyed it. I've said that I don't support the personal attacks. But you can surely see the difference between members who actually contribute something useful and someone who used this forum to antagonize.
^^ +1 ^^
I say good riddance. He was an annoying prick and thrived on doing anything he could to screw up the forums. Whether it was starting nonsense threads, replying to good threads with stupid answers (intentionally), constantly having a one-upmanship reply, or just bringing back old dead threads to mess with those of us who click the "new posts" button. He was a troll and an instigator, we're all better off without him around here.
^^^ +2 ^^^
Of course most of AJ's fan club is made up of non-maruader owner's. Why should they care about this site? I care and thats why Im glad he got what he deserved.
In case you didnt notice, he racked up over 4000 post's before anyone paid attention to him. Then he decided to start numerous stupid threads and post nothing comments in all threads. His cry for attention worked and started irritating people in the process.
I say good bye. If you loved him, then contact him and start your own forum with him as moderator, then you can bask in all his wisdom on a daily basis.
Til then this is still a car site. Leave the ufo sighting, and other usless crap for the people who actually care enough to research it.
^^^^ +3 ^^^^
I couldn't agree more with what has been said above!
And to all you hand wringing, "Awww poor Aren", "he was pushed and bullied" sympathizers:
You remind me of the typical blameless parent so prevalent in today's society:
Little Johnny bothers, provokes, disrupts and fights with every other kid in the sandbox...yet:
"Johnny does nothing wrong and has a right to play in the sandbox!!"
Guess what??? Johnny doesn't have a right to play in the sandbox, nor does he have to be tolerated!
He gets removed for 'special attention' until he can get along and play nice.
tjg442
02-16-2009, 06:33 AM
SOO, and YOUR POINT IS ? :shake:
Blackened300a
02-16-2009, 06:59 AM
SOO, and YOUR POINT IS ? :shake:
Point is, There are more people that are happy to see him gone then there are defending him. That fact alone proves he was a problem and the Mods did thier part and took care of the problem.
End of story.
You can send him a email and praise him if you'd like.
Spectragod
02-16-2009, 07:47 AM
I say good riddance. He was an annoying prick and thrived on doing anything he could to screw up the forums. Whether it was starting nonsense threads, replying to good threads with stupid answers (intentionally), constantly having a one-upmanship reply, or just bringing back old dead threads to mess with those of us who click the "new posts" button. He was a troll and an instigator, we're all better off without him around here.
I too, will have to agree, it gets old, when checking for new posts, several hundred old posts are brought back to life, by one person, for no other reason than to annoy the rest of the board.
Contributing is fine, but to say nothing only to bump your post count???? that should get you:banned:.
GordonB
02-16-2009, 08:16 AM
Brian (FordNut),
I just love your succinct and candid way for framing the issue! +1.
GordonB
tjg442
02-16-2009, 09:49 AM
point is, there are more people that are happy to see him gone then there are defending him. That fact alone proves he was a problem and the mods did thier part and took care of the problem.
End of story.
You can send him a email and praise him if you'd like.
no ! I'm refering to everyone, including myself who take time to post anything with regards to this wacko. Soo, for me, this is my last one on this subject. Welcome, either way everyone will see who is what !!
Master
02-16-2009, 10:01 AM
I'm not defending him, just the right to free speech. However, even free speech has limits when it offends or victimizes others. I think we should be careful about labelling one another based upon how we view the subject and point of debate. Its more of a question of what is and isn't acceptable as opposed to "he's my friend so I oppose the ban" and "I hate his incessant and inane posts so I don't like him".
In this case, I understood that Sean's initial comment was made with an ironic bent as opposed to a literal one.
Joe Walsh
02-16-2009, 10:09 AM
Because he was issued a 'vacation' and not banned permanently...we can all revisit this issue as soon as the troll returns.
I'm sure that this was not the last of his antics....:(
Meanwhile, I will enjoy his vacation, and this site returning to some form of normalcy.
Blackened300a
02-16-2009, 10:13 AM
Looks like the mods went the next step and completely wiped out his entire exsistence from the site.
:beer:
MM03MOK
02-16-2009, 10:16 AM
Looks like the mods went the next step and completely wiped out his entire exsistence from the site.
:beer:
Not quite. I deleted all of his posts from yesterday so most of those old threads can slip away again.
nomad
02-16-2009, 10:16 AM
Because he was issued a 'vacation' and not banned permanently...we can all revisit this issue as soon as the troll returns.
I'm sure that this was not the last of his antics....:(
Meanwhile, I will enjoy his vacation, and this site returning to some form of normalcy.
WHAT????
AJ/DCC/whomever is gone????
But,but,but, I'll never see pics of his Marauder L!
Did Rich ever get the plans to him to make the all-wheel drive MM?????
Never got to find out about the coffee stains,helicopters circling, or who's been spying on him!!
The Chrysler K car, the VW Phaetom, the 178 foot boat, the towing capacity of the MM L/AWD, etc,etc,etc,etc,etc,etc,etc,.
I'm bummed.:shake:
Joe Walsh
02-16-2009, 10:19 AM
WHAT????
AJ/DCC/whomever is gone????
But,but,but, I'll never see pics of his Marauder L!
Did Rich ever get the plans to him to make the all-wheel drive MM?????
Never got to find out about the coffee stains,helicopters circling, or who's been spying on him!!
The Chrysler K car, the VW Phaetom, the 178 foot boat, the towing capacity of the MM L/AWD, etc,etc,etc,etc,etc,etc,etc,.
I'm bummed.:shake:
Rich can't be blamed...he forwarded the plans to Gordon (Haggis) and Gordon's dog ate them!
O's Fan Rich
02-16-2009, 10:21 AM
Rich can't be blamed...he forwarded the plans to Gordon (Haggis) and Gordon's dog ate them!
Yeah... Steve Babcock is really pissed off at me for letting Gordon borrow them...... it was the ONLY set of the plans....
Joe Walsh
02-16-2009, 10:23 AM
Yeah... Steve Babcock is really pissed off at me for letting Gordon borrow them...... it was the ONLY set of the plans....
Awwww shoot!....what a loss!.....:shake:
I guess that we are all stuck with RWD Marauders!......:alone:
Don't suppose that you saved the Marauder 'L' design plans???
O's Fan Rich
02-16-2009, 10:41 AM
Awwww shoot!....what a loss!.....:shake:
I guess that we are all stuck with RWD Marauders!......:alone:
Don't suppose that you saved the Marauder 'L' design plans???
NO.... I was not allowed to get those until I returned the AWD/4x4 file.... so, no go, Joe!
Yeah... Steve Babcock is really pissed off at me for letting Gordon borrow them...... it was the ONLY set of the plans....
Damn Rich you messed it up for all of us. :mad2:
hot-rauder
02-16-2009, 12:25 PM
Paul, his "fans" are mostly non marauder owners?
This site is for marauder enthusiasts and fans. I owned one. Mine was crap. I sold it because it was going to be a bad decision to keep it. Does this discredit me? Does this make me any less of a member?
We are not defending Aren. Simply seeing it from a non biased point of view. Lets end the banter on him. I dont agree that it is good ridance, but I do agree with him being vacationed., It was needed. Lets hope when/if he returns, we can all put this crap behind us and move on.
bigmerc2003
02-17-2009, 10:35 AM
I say good riddance. He was an annoying prick and thrived on doing anything he could to screw up the forums. Whether it was starting nonsense threads, replying to good threads with stupid answers (intentionally), constantly having a one-upmanship reply, or just bringing back old dead threads to mess with those of us who click the "new posts" button. He was a troll and an instigator, we're all better off without him around here.
Of course most of AJ's fan club is made up of non-maruader owner's. Why should they care about this site? I care and thats why Im glad he got what he deserved.
In case you didnt notice, he racked up over 4000 post's before anyone paid attention to him. Then he decided to start numerous stupid threads and post nothing comments in all threads. His cry for attention worked and started irritating people in the process.
I say good bye. If you loved him, then contact him and start your own forum with him as moderator, then you can bask in all his wisdom on a daily basis.
Til then this is still a car site. Leave the ufo sighting, and other usless crap for the people who actually care enough to research it.
I couldn't agree more with what has been said above!
And to all you hand wringing, "Awww poor Aren", "he was pushed and bullied" sympathizers:
You remind me of the typical blameless parent so prevalent in today's society:
Little Johnny bothers, provokes, disrupts and fights with every other kid in the sandbox...yet:
"Johnny does nothing wrong and has a right to play in the sandbox!!"
Guess what??? Johnny doesn't have a right to play in the sandbox, nor does he have to be tolerated!
He gets removed for 'special attention' until he can get along and play nice.
Three strikes he's out!
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