Jason Clark7 said:Look, we clearly need moderators—and frankly, we need these forums even more. They provide a massive upgrade to the experience in so many positive ways—but here’s the real issue: if we’re going to make this community work, the moderators need to be treated with a level of respect that actually reflects our collective effort to gather and grow here. Is it really too much to ask for that?
The fact that you guys are all struggling to track down erased posts actually supports my argument—which is why I’m pushing for a dedicated "Trash" (or "Deleted") thread. We need a central hub where we can actually drop links when we're filing an objection. Wouldn't that make things a hell of a lot easier?
So, this is what I’m getting on the Tekoa thread. Erased. Two introductory posts—which I was forced to write immediately afterward. Twenty-four hours of silence. Is that really what we're doing now? I’ll ask again—because frankly, I still don't get it. Why? Seriously, why? So, once again, it turns out they were supposedly "off." Honestly, I walked away from this forum for three or four months because of how Shady handles his bans and strikes—it was becoming impossible. When I come back after a long break, my custom is to drop in and say hello at Tekoa, which is perfectly normal behavior in the real world. Yet, here we are: my first interaction after a long absence results in being erased... And during this latest session regarding Shady’s blatant moderator misconduct, they keep demanding "proof"—even though that very proof keeps vanishing whenever a moderator decides to erase things.
I’m laying all of this out because I genuinely want this forum to be a decent place for us to hang out online—seriously, I don't have a single personal problem with anyone here.
Look, let’s just drop the whole thing about leaving the former moderator alone—as much as you disagree with him, that isn't what this is about (though, in this specific instance, his expertise is clearly lacking). I’m actually glad you decided to speak up here; as a moderator myself, I also have a vested interest in making sure certain things finally get cleared up.
You're the one who wrote those two deleted posts on the thread: "Tekoa—if I'm interpreting this correctly—is the meeting spot for the Muslim forum members."
Let’s stick to the facts:
The topic at hand—which you can find detailed within the attached PDF—is the fact that there aren't any religiously or nationally isolated enclaves to be found here. Is it really that hard to grasp? The data is right there.Every single person on this forum has full access—which means anyone can jump in and post whenever they feel like it.
Look, this is an American forum, and the official language here is English—though we obviously assume everyone can follow along with similar dialects.
So, how is it that you—and a good portion of the other Muslims here—constantly pepper your posts with these Arabic and Turkish loanwords? Even in those posts of yours that have been erased, the pattern is clear. To the vast majority of the rest of us on this forum, it’s just plain incomprehensible—and I’m not even talking about your religious greetings.
Your posts are becoming completely incomprehensible to anyone on this forum who hasn't already memorized everything mentioned above. Seriously—how is anyone supposed to follow this?
It seems to me—and I say this quite deliberately—that you’re intentionally shutting people out of the Tekoa. By using translations alongside specific terms, Shady has actually proven that it’s entirely possible to write in a way that remains accessible to anyone who might want to join the conversation at Tekoa. Why make things more difficult than they need to be?
I personally believe that basic etiquette—whether you're engaging in international diplomacy, religious discourse, or just everyday personal interactions—requires a certain level of decorum from everyone, including you Muslims. And before anyone tries to spin this as intolerance toward Muslims—please, don't even go there; I'm certainly not looking for any reciprocal hostility here.
If my interpretation turns out to be wrong—and if the administration actually steps in to correct me—then fine. I’ll bring your posts back into the light, and I’ll even issue you a public apology.
Since I can't provide a link to the post that was erased—that's just how it works—here it is transcribed instead:
My sincere greetings to Raji—and a special shout-out to the sectarians, especially those of you who only show up when it’s convenient!
Sure, they can say "hello" all they want—it’s all just a front to shake you down for cash.
Now, I want to pose a question to everyone living in areas where these Turkish or Arabic influences aren't part of the daily vocabulary—how exactly are you all interpreting this?
As far as I can tell, this is completely off-topic.