So I Got Banned from the DVD Aficionado Forum
02-21-05, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Master Shake 05
here is the predator topic. As you can see, they deleted both of my "extreme" comments and made it look like i retracted them:
http://www.film-talk.com/forums/inde...showtopic=5006
Also, for your viewing pleasure, the AVP thread which started the whole buzz:
http://www.film-talk.com/forums/inde...pic=4994&st=15
Enjoy!!!! EDIT: Yeh, i was in a bad mood that day but that fuckin guy was seriously getting on my nerves.
http://www.film-talk.com/forums/inde...showtopic=5006
Also, for your viewing pleasure, the AVP thread which started the whole buzz:
http://www.film-talk.com/forums/inde...pic=4994&st=15
Enjoy!!!! EDIT: Yeh, i was in a bad mood that day but that fuckin guy was seriously getting on my nerves.
DJ
02-21-05, 08:47 AM
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There has been alot of turmoil over there lately(and I think alot of it is unecesarrily been caused and brought to the forefront by the mods) but it seems to be calming down now. I still really enjoy the conversations over there and value the information others share so I'll stay for the time being.
02-21-05, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiGonJosh
Asking members to not swear or talk about "mature" content is entirely different from not allowing people to express their opinions on a public forum.
02-21-05, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sracer
But it's not a public forum. It is a private forum that the public has been allowed to participate in. The owners of the forum can restrict whatever speech they want to. Especially for those with "free" access. (pay/donated access will probably be restricted to the rules agreed to when they signed)
02-21-05, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiGonJosh
Oh, so any loon can own a message board and be his own little Hitler. Yay for that.
If you like to ruin threads, start your own message board and have at it.
DJ
02-21-05, 11:34 AM
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no, those were not my average posts there. The guy i got in an argument with had basically challenged my opinion in numerous other threads and, since he was in with the mods, didn't even get a slap on the wrists. When i finally got fed up they made a whole big case over it and banned me.
EDIT: By the way djtoell, i do kno the rules. Its just that over there, i witnessed numerous acounts of people who were "budd buddy" with the owners breaking them, and i decided what the hell. It wasn't fair wither way.
EDIT: By the way djtoell, i do kno the rules. Its just that over there, i witnessed numerous acounts of people who were "budd buddy" with the owners breaking them, and i decided what the hell. It wasn't fair wither way.
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02-21-05, 11:57 AM
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Seems like the mods are overly strict there, but those posts where rude/thread craps and I have to assume the deleted ones were worse. Still banning seems harsh.
At any rate, it's best to just avoid sites where the mods are like that,and if you post here avoid the rude tones. Post opinions thoughtfully, courteously and in the proper threads (i.e. don't crap on AvP in a thread discussing the extras on the DVD) and you'll be fine.
If you see members breaking rules, use the report post to the moderator link (little red trianle in bottom left corner) rather than arguing with them. The mods here enforce the rules fairly and don't play favorites.
At any rate, it's best to just avoid sites where the mods are like that,and if you post here avoid the rude tones. Post opinions thoughtfully, courteously and in the proper threads (i.e. don't crap on AvP in a thread discussing the extras on the DVD) and you'll be fine.
If you see members breaking rules, use the report post to the moderator link (little red trianle in bottom left corner) rather than arguing with them. The mods here enforce the rules fairly and don't play favorites.
02-21-05, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
Still banning seems harsh.
You can't call someone ignorant because they like a film that you do not. You can't just threadcrap when you feel like it...at least not there.
Dude, I don't visit that forum ever, but if these examples you posted are any indication of your average posts over there, I can understand why they would get fed up and eventually ban you.
Ed is a fuckin douchebag.
Sure, they own it, but you can't just create a message board and tell the people that they can't express opinions.
At any rate, I'm not to upset about it.
And BTW....I've donated $ more than twice, mainly for the dvd collection site itself. If I were to act like an asshole...I'd be banned in a heartbeat.
02-21-05, 02:34 PM
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Go for it =)
And, gut, i respect your opinions but if you would see how things were run there you'd have the same opinion. And i kno the bulk of your comments were directed at me, but thats ok. I was an ass during my last few days, but it was for a good reason.
And, gut, i respect your opinions but if you would see how things were run there you'd have the same opinion. And i kno the bulk of your comments were directed at me, but thats ok. I was an ass during my last few days, but it was for a good reason.
02-21-05, 02:37 PM
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There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of Movie message boards on the internet. Don't spend so much time whining about DVDAF/Film-Talk, I'm sure there are other forums starving for members like you.
02-21-05, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Shake 05
And, gut, i respect your opinions but if you would see how things were run there you'd have the same opinion.
I'm just saying that there are ways of talking to each other, in any forum, and some don't handle insulting comments very well, and I don't blame them.
02-21-05, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Shake 05
Originally Posted by QuiGonJosh
Sure, they own it, but you can't just create a message board and tell the people that they can't express opinions.
02-21-05, 03:52 PM
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What would be the point of the message board then? 
It's reasonable enforce how members express their opinions, but if you're just going to say you don't want people posting opinions period, why the fuck start a board in the first place?
It's reasonable enforce how members express their opinions, but if you're just going to say you don't want people posting opinions period, why the fuck start a board in the first place?
02-21-05, 03:56 PM
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So how would it work if you can't express an opinion?
Let's see...
Thread title: "Do you like Star Wars?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Are Amazon.com a trustworthy retailer?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Is it worth me buying this import for the DTS?"
No replies.
Thread title: "What do you like most about DVDAfficianado?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Will Twin Peaks Season 2 ever be released?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Your favourite DVDs"
No replies.
Thread title: "Is this DVD available to buy?"
1 reply.
Sounds great.
Let's see...
Thread title: "Do you like Star Wars?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Are Amazon.com a trustworthy retailer?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Is it worth me buying this import for the DTS?"
No replies.
Thread title: "What do you like most about DVDAfficianado?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Will Twin Peaks Season 2 ever be released?"
No replies.
Thread title: "Your favourite DVDs"
No replies.
Thread title: "Is this DVD available to buy?"
1 reply.
Sounds great.