Looking for the answer to this

Well Armor never answered this where it was originally asked (maybe he didn't see it)... so I'll ask here. It's always fun to see how many answers a thread here generates from "non - mods" before the mods finally chime in....


QUOTE=Paulwantsya;1055300998]Today, 10:15 AM #49 armortib
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Really??? What type? We need examples if you are going to make up new rules.... And why is it reserved for elsewhere.

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So I'll just continue to do my fucking around in here....

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Good question. Without an example, especially considering the undocumented nature of the stated destination, the directive very much has the feel of a "because I said so."
Sorry I missed your first question and thanks for reposting it here.

Before I answer your question, please let me post a couple things from the guidelines.

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#3 - Disrespect to others, IN GENERAL, will be considered an item of low tolerance, especially when posting in our coed forums. Follow the Golden Rule and treat others as you wish to be treated yourself. This applies to fellow members as well as staff. We do not require that you have respect for us, but we do require that you treat us respectfully in the public forums. If you feel the need to vent, gripe, or blow off some steam regarding a staff member's action or decision, we ask that you keep it private. Email, RTM, or the PM system would be the appropriate avenue to take in such cases. In cases where you would like to request additional clarity about a staff decision, you are free to pursue an answer in either a public forum or private means of communication. If handled publicly, post your inquiry in a respectful manner.

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Now with these guidelines in mind, let us take a look at post #1

Since DD closed (errr..... clesed) his own thread....
Let me start a new one.
This is the non respect thread... post what ya want....
Just don't fail to show some disrespect... or ya might get warned..... Originally Posted by Paulwantsya
From my point of view, it looks like you are asking or encouraging people to violate the guidelines stated above (unintentionally I'm sure) and if they were not disrespecting someone it would be off-topic. Unfortunately, as clever as that was, any post in the public forums (especially in co-ed areas) must conform with the guidelines. For example, you are not allowed to speculate on member's health issues even if you were to start a thread called "<insert members name> suffers from rectal itch - Discuss". Anyone doing so would be subject to warnings, points or even a ban. So, I decided that it would be in everyone's best interest to close the thread and let those who enjoy a no-filter, no rules thread know that the Spider Hole is the only area (it being a private invite only posting area) where that could happen here on ECCIE.

I do hope that answers your question and I apologize for any confusion it may have caused you. As always, I will strive to be better.


I'm afraid of spiders, holes AND dearhunter.
So I'll just continue to do my fucking around in here....

. Originally Posted by Paulwantsya
On that we agree.
Sorry I missed your first question and thanks for reposting it here.

Now with these guidelines in mind, let us take a look at post #1



From my point of view, it looks like you are asking or encouraging people to violate the guidelines stated above (unintentionally I'm sure) and if they were not disrespecting someone it would be off-topic. Unfortunately, as clever as that was, any post in the public forums (especially in co-ed areas) must conform with the guidelines. For example, you are not allowed to speculate on member's health issues even if you were to start a thread called "<insert members name> suffers from rectal itch - Discuss". Anyone doing so would be subject to warnings, points or even a ban. So, I decided that it would be in everyone's best interest to close the thread and let those who enjoy a no-filter, no rules thread know that the Spider Hole is the only area (it being a private invite only posting area) where that could happen here on ECCIE.

I do hope that answers your question and I apologize for any confusion it may have caused you. As always, I will strive to be better.
. Originally Posted by armortib
So it went 48 posts without anyone getting warned or pointed.......
And you thought it was a good idea to just close it???
Sounds like everyone who posted in that thread was "clever" enough to avoid points and warnings....
So... I need to ask... is it too much heavy lifting to sort through "clever"?

Or is JC correct in stating it's a "Because I said so" clesure?

It gives me an idea though for when the current respect thread gets clesed and I need to start the next one....

Edit add: Errrr... let me know if I got this wrong....
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Good question. Without an example, especially considering the undocumented nature of the stated destination, the directive very much has the feel of a "because I said so." Originally Posted by JohnnyCap
How many parents have tried that one? Or teachers? Gee I wonder how that worked out for them?
How many parents have tried that one? Or teachers? Gee I wonder how that worked out for them? Originally Posted by pyramider
Bet it won't be long until Dooche shows up to offer nothing of value.....
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  • Doove
  • 05-13-2014, 05:21 AM
Bet it won't be long until Dooche shows up to offer nothing of value..... Originally Posted by Paulwantsya
Your threads don't need me for that, Mr. Rockstar.
Your threads don't need me for that, Mr. Rockstar. Originally Posted by Dooche
Thanks for always being so predictable....
Sorry I missed your first question and thanks for reposting it here.

. Originally Posted by armortib
Do I need to start a new thread to get an answer for the questions below?
I don't mind if that's how things work now.....

So it went 48 posts without anyone getting warned or pointed.......
And you thought it was a good idea to just close it???
Sounds like everyone who posted in that thread was "clever" enough to avoid points and warnings....
So... I need to ask... is it too much heavy lifting to sort through "clever"?

Or is JC correct in stating it's a "Because I said so" clesure?

It gives me an idea though for when the current respect thread gets clesed and I need to start the next one....

Edit add: Errrr... let me know if I got this wrong.... Originally Posted by Paulwantsya
Seems we should get answers when new rulez appear....
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  • Doove
  • 05-16-2014, 05:13 AM
Talk about predictable...
predictable. Originally Posted by Doove
Talk about predictable... Originally Posted by Doove
Yup... Mods ignoring this section is as predictable as it gets....
Glad we agree.
As soon as I saw the post, I sent a PM to the other mods and waited for their input before taking action. This takes time as we all have different schedules. As this was a group effort, I don't think it falls into a " because I say so" category.

As for us mods ignoring this section....it is more like we put this thread on a lower priority. Speaking only for myself, this has been a crazy travel week for work and I have had only limited time evey day to log in and do anything but reviews, rtm's, PM's and dealing with a couple fires (issues concerning outing and such). Which, sadly hasn't given me the time to respond to your request or getting laid. Now that I have took care of the former, I am on my way for the later.
. As this was a group effort, I don't think it falls into a " because I say so" category. Originally Posted by armortib
Okay.... so it is not a "Because I said so".....
Because it's a "Because WE said so"....
Well that certainly is creative modtarding......

Should I check back next week for another non answer answer?
I wouldn't.