Posts by Jose White18

restlessskipper52 said:I didn't realize how illiterate it sounded until I actually wrote it down.

On top of her points above not helping her case, this topic is closed. It's just a pretty unoriginal, mindless fabrication.

Olivia Murphy24 said:It’s common knowledge that Polly and Dlap are friends in real life.

Polly isn't the only moderator on the Foodie board. ☕

Isn't her win in that last "contest" a little bit suspicious? She basically broke one of the main rules—she didn't include a note saying "Reddit" in her photos.

That's a lie.

Yeah, right. If we wanted an excuse for why she gets away with everything, we could just ask "what's the point of the little icon"—half the people on the Foodie board use it because of her posts, but it doesn't matter anyway.

When was the last time you reported someone for being rude and actually got them sanctioned?
When did you even last report anything?

Why would that be grounds for a ban? Just because it insults you as a believer?
As an editor, the way you butcher the English language in your username is what offends me, so I’m not complaining. 🙂

Just put him on ignore and you won't have to deal with him anymore. 😉

Peter Doyle2 said:I agree! That basal measurement thread was probably going to hit 10k posts anyway if they hadn't locked it down. Let’s just start fresh—maybe we should clarify in the intro that any off-topic chatter will be sanctioned. It ought to work... and hopefully, the same goes for the twins over at Red Bull!

You don't actually mean we should put a warning about sanctions in the intro post of every single thread, do you?
That’s already covered in the general forum rules—chat isn't allowed unless it's explicitly permitted.

Another thing is that discipline on Red Bull had slipped a bit, so things became weirdly casual...

Larry Walker24 said:And who else would we be getting answers from?

🙂

Wouldn't it be better to handle your internal drama privately instead of airing it all out on a public forum?

🤷

Why don't you tell us what's on your mind... 🤦

feralpilot6 said:After we all got a look at that transparent moderator corner, here was my response:

waterlily says: Check this post

I have nothing to say, thanks Aaron Harris2, I just received written confirmation of your bias against me, and Frank too. If you have any shred of integrity left, you’ll step down from moderating the Foodies section because you clearly don't deserve it with these backroom games.

Was it even worth it? That's what I'm asking, because not one single person from your circle has received a single warning despite their posts being totally out of line. I knew that was the reason, but now I actually have proof.
Honestly, I wouldn't even be posting here if you hadn't called me out.
I'm glad everyone gets to see this. Including this hunt Aaron Harris2 is going on for "witches." We really didn't deserve that; we each got flagged, unlike your little clique with vz5 who didn't even get a slap on the wrist for their discrimination, elitism, and insults. I got flagged just for using the word "professional" alongside a smiley face.

It was obvious this was an error, and everything is hidden now, but someone definitely took a screenshot. Meanwhile, the mod in the chat is still blocking anyone from commenting on it, expecting us to just settle for this post. And what is this supposed to represent? An apology? Definitely not.

I just want to address this post, this attempt to pull the wool over our eyes which makes zero sense after what we just read.

What you're saying isn't true. It's clear as day that this is tied to how you approve and steer the "What is Gastronomy to you?" thread—that initial accusatory post which, as it turns out, you approved yourself. Otherwise, I wouldn't be getting worked up, but don't underestimate me, try to blackmail me, or insult me.

Aaron Harris2 says:

Total nonsense...

Send me and jadesailor14 a DM with an email address (if that's not weird), so we can coordinate something via group chat when needed... jadesailor14 and I both use Gmail. Just so you know.

I'm going to go approve it! disclaimer:

The first post or email will deal with Francesca and the rest of the situation in the Foodies section (me, waterlily, & Co.)...

It’s not just obvious; you've completely missed the mark here.

Honestly, I don't get why you're complaining about this topic at all, other than the fact that you aren't happy a moderator-led thread is visible. 🤷

Try making a coherent complaint. Tell me exactly what you're upset about and what you want changed so there's actually something sensible to respond to. I've read your post three times now and I still can't figure out what your actual problem is.

Look, it’s just ambermason16 and a few other idealists moderating for absolutely nothing.
Man, they clearly didn't read the fine print before signing on.

I mean, who in their right mind would do this without getting paid? 😁

What's going on now? 🤦 It's been a while...

So... you're still holding out on posting here until they roll out a reputation system, right?

😁

coppersailor8 said:Sure thing... we’re world champions at criticizing when things go south, but we’re just as quick to worship them when they’re winning.Who are you to point fingers after all the incredible moments these guys have given us?...who are we to complain after all the beers we've toasted to their success? Let's go, COWBOYS! Time to win tonight and secure that spot in the Olympics.😉

Who exactly is being accused?
Sorry, but I can't recall a single great moment brought to us by Kopljar.
Neither can I say the same for Goluža as a coach.
I remember our goalies clearly, but I haven't said a single bad word about them.
Are we not even allowed to talk about Gopac anymore? 😂
What's the actual problem here?

analogowl122 said:For instance, I never use the term "city slicker"—except maybe once as an obvious joke—because I know it can be taken as an insult.

Calling someone a "purger" is probably only offensive when one guy from Dalmoš says it to another. 🙄

placidfalcon4 said:I honestly think they aren't calling Blanka a high jumper or an athlete—they're calling her something else entirely. Athlete of the year. This feels like the absolute peak of her athletic career. What else does her coach even need to do to be named Coach of the Year by some US sports commission that probably runs as poorly as every other government agency in this country?

What kind of options are we actually going to have if everyone keeps using that athlete of the year as their only excuse?
What are we all supposed to be rewriting now, following some kind of Ceaușescu directive?

They went with Blanka, while everyone else picked someone else entirely. The New York Post uses one set of criteria, HOO follows another, SN has their own rules, and Sports Illustrated does things a fourth way. Honestly, who actually cares about just one more award?

Olivia Mendoza35 said:It's just weird that this only came to light around April or May of 2010. I've actually been registered since 2008.

No worries, we can backdate it to 2008. 😁 Heck, we could probably go back to 2000 if we wanted. It’s not an issue.

:forum programming, not TV or print...:

Olivia Mendoza35 said:I wasn't talking about banning moderators from specific discussions. My point is that it just doesn't feel fair when the same moderator involved in an argument is the one handing out penalty points. I think we should change the rule so that penalties are issued by a different moderator—someone who hasn't been part of the conflict with that user. Since there are multiple moderators on this forum, we should just have a neutral colleague step in to handle it.

Both of us took part in that discussion. What happens now?
Should we have reached out to some of the folks from the neighboring forums to help with the card distribution? Or maybe just hit up the admin directly?

hollowtrucker77 said:I didn't quite catch what you meant regarding the PM part. Could you clarify that for me?

It’s pretty obvious now that she got flagged for trolling. She just won't admit it directly; instead, she says, "I received a private message notifying me about my trolling." 🤦

Olivia Mendoza35 said:The "congratulations" via pm I received from a mod after being part of a discussion thread was just trolling.
...
Trolling is when you write provocative posts specifically to trigger an emotional reaction. It involves derailing topics, baiting people into pointless arguments, and things like that.

Since you went through all that trouble to pull out a definition for trolling, why don't you explain how it actually applies to this forum? 🤷 😁

If you don't like a message, just ignore it, report it (click ), and move on.

Olivia Mendoza35 said:Also, because of how they act, I suggest we implement a visible code of conduct for moderators acting as users. This would cover their right to participate in discussions while simultaneously creating conflict among other participants.

Ban moderators from participating in discussions? That's not happening.

Therefore, I believe the administration should make their rules clear. Also, users who end up in a conflict with a moderator shouldn't be allowed to issue negative ratings against that user.

You earned a penalty for trolling a long time ago. And honestly, because mods are hesitant to sanction discussions they are actually part of, the warning was only issued once you clearly crossed the line.

analogowl122 said:Mateša says that results from tournaments and smaller meets don't really count. It's all about those medals at the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the European Championships.
When it comes to HOO, Nadal is a nobody. He didn't accomplish anything in 2010.
Do you realize how absurd Mateša and the HOO actually are right now?
And that initial reaction from Vlašić was... Completely justified..

Well, that first reaction was certainly something. Completely unjustified. Everyone already knows what counts toward the HOO selection and what doesn't. There are a thousand different ways to pick a winner using a thousand different criteria. I don't see the point in all this complaining; based on the established rules, you just didn't come out on top. Period.

I could understand people complaining if Sports Illustrated let everyone vote for whoever they wanted, only to have Vlašić go around whining that her achievements aren't being properly recognized or valued.

The HOO looks at all the data points—his results versus yours—and based on our specific criteria, his stats carry more weight right now. Just keep grinding through training and we'll see where things stand a year from now. Thanks for the heads up.

Terry Fisher2 said:We can talk once Nikola Vlašić wins the Ballon d'Or. ☕

😂 Best comment on this topic. Feel free to lock the thread. 🙏

It’s honestly sad. We’re wasting time arguing because of two grumpy old men. This debate will eventually just boil down to how we value Ivičin and Blankin's achievements, endless comparisons between different sports, and all that other noise. HOO uses clear criteria for their selections. They don't change the rules right before the vote just to favor someone. Based on those actual standards, Gips is better at the breaststroke. It’s a shame. But hey, we're back to the vanity of those grumpy old guys. 🙄

Alex Cook said:Check that quote again.😁

What are we even talking about with Vlašić? He's nothing special. It's all just cheap plaster creating fake Terminators, and he's one of them.

Look, I think you get what I'm trying to say. 🙂 Both of them have pretty massive egos, but Vlašić is really in a league of his own when it comes to that.

Thank God Lino finally walked away from that coaching circus. The guy is nothing but an egoist with a massive inferiority complex.