Posts by Anthony Jackson2

The fix is basically ready to go—we just need to iron out a few details and launch the whole thing. We're currently stuck on what we’ll actually tolerate and how to set everything up.

darkmarlin16 said:I'm volunteering for the moderator role.

Shutting down PDF football is still a more likely outcome than this. But thanks for the offer.👍

That’s probably the fix, but the issue is trolling isn't really fun when it's done in a thread meant for it—everything just cycles back. Plus, you can't really stop discussions from bleeding into one another... It's easy enough when people are nitpicking stuff like Franco or Messi's treatment, but once the trolling shifts toward actual current events, things get messy...

btw Patrick Wright2, watch out for those warnings

darkmarlin16 is young—he’ll learn ☕

I’d love to give you some specifics, but right now we’re just in the negotiation phase—which, as you all know, hasn't exactly gone smoothly in the past 😬

Let's keep the bickering to a minimum on this thread, please. We recognize the issue and we hear both sides—but finding a fix isn't easy, especially if we want everyone to walk away happy. Suggestions are always welcome, of course.

I'm all for it

Peter Thompson5 said:Seriously guys, just give it back already 🙂

Things are getting pretty ugly without it 😢

And I honestly don't get the people in the poll who voted saying they'd love to have it by Christmas 🤣

So, those are the optimists. 🤣

Against

Why bother getting worked up over these mindless posts?

Exactly. And once the forum is back online, all our problems will just vanish—everyone's suddenly best friends, showering each other with compliments and handing out roses and honey cakes like it's nothing.

oh wait...

Paul Ruiz86 said:You can pretty much do whatever you want without a boss—except maybe buy a new server.

Well, sure—we can handle some minor technical tweaks. But there's no way we can ensure this Reddit site actually gets a server capable of keeping things stable for the users. And don't even get me started on updated software. There's plenty more where that came from.

If the big bosses actually showed they cared about this forum as much as they care about that black ink on their balance sheets, I’d say it might not be such a bad idea. But honestly? Right now, I’d think anyone willing to drop a single dollar on something like that was an idiot.

The top three coaches in today's game—tactical geniuses, specifically Krunoslav Jurcic, better known as Mr. "Romb"

Adam Collins2 said:Call me whatever you want. There’s always going to be tension—rushed posts, insults, all that. The point is that some people get banned while others get a free pass during those massive pile-ons against anyone who doesn't think like that specific group of incompetent amateurs. And don't even get me started on the trolling. Every single thread about the Lakers gets trashed by a collective vomit session directed at Mamić. What’s the point of even starting a discussion about Lakers games when everything just devolves into trolling and banning anyone with a different opinion?
Pathetic.

And what are we supposed to do? Just sit there and shut up while people refuse to do more than sit quietly and comment on Mamić's personal life while he ruins everything they care about? Would you really just sit there clapping while someone violates something you actually love?

So you're siding with the guy who’s actually complaining about your posts... fine by me.

Basically, there was just a misunderstanding between us—I thought you were venting about what was left on the thread, not what got deleted. As far as that goes, we moderated the topic however we saw fit, though the admins above us can step in and fix things if they want.

crimsonpuma23 said:That PDF has basically become a dumping ground for people's personal grievances—all because they feel some perceived "injustice" is being done to them by others.
There’s no point in reporting posts since the underlying message is obvious:
"We have to let our own people vent their frustrations so our voice stays loud and clear, regardless of how many low-brow, primitive insults they throw around in the process."

Our job is to protect this community from insults, which is what we do. As for the bottom-feeders who are tearing this country and society apart, we aren't about to protect them.

So, we have these entries that went unpunished—the thread author:
http://www.reddit.com/showpost.php?p=4...&postcount=301

Since Mr. Jurcic isn't a member of this forum, he doesn't count as an insult to the users, so we have no grounds to penalize our fellow member.

http://www.reddit.com/showpost.php?p=4...&postcount=393

And then there will be arguments about how moderation is more lenient during games. 🙄

Just like the previous example—people get heated, and obviously, they say all sorts of things during a game. It's not pleasant to read, honestly, but it doesn't get penalized either.

This is how one moderator puts it:
http://www.reddit.com/showpost.php?p=4...&postcount=398

The colleague is just human, and given everything that came before, you can't really blame him.

Furthermore:
http://www.reddit.com/showpost.php?p=4...&postcount=448

Again... not our concern.

I reported this post, but nothing happens:

I'll say it again—it isn't our job to protect someone who isn't even a member here. I’m going to check in with the admins regarding this whole business of mentioning a former member.

Basically, there's more where that came from, and it's all pretty obvious. The mods will just ban anyone whose opinion clashes with their own, while letting their buddies get away with being "edgy."

So, if you actually value your sanity, I’d suggest staying far away from that PDF from now on. ☕

Look, anyone interested in that PDF knows emotions run high—especially after stuff like what happened yesterday. Nobody watches a Lakers game expecting a quiet night at the theater, and we aren't going to demand the forum stays that polite during game time either. Unfortunately, we can't please everyone.

You haven't reported a single post, nor have you actually shared one here.

Once you actually do one of those things, we can move forward.

I need some actual links—nothing on that page you sent seems to back any of this up.

I think you’ve misread him—it’s not trolling, just a reaction to the constant stream of nonsense being fed to us from 128 Main Street

You're boring.

Closing threads is actually one of the smarter moves this administration has made. You can't have a thread where everyone just strokes each other's egos while simultaneously trying to maintain order and solve actual problems—it just doesn't work.

The concept itself was solid; a simple Q&A format is perfect for these things. But instead, the admins let it devolve into a cycle of question-answer-commentary-answer-whining...

Why did they let it happen? I’d say the main reason is that big leader's idea to make the staff "super-user-friendly." Of course, the mods share the blame here—by being stingy with partial bans and perms, they basically let everything go to hell. But then again, if they hadn't, they wouldn't be "super-mega-friendly" in theory.

Would the forum benefit from a specific thread for small fixes? Sure, but it needs ultra-strict moderation and a status that signals once an admin answers, the matter is closed. A great example would be the "appeal cards" thread, which runs flawlessly. The real question is how such a topic fits into the current vision for the forum.

Come on—still haven't found anyone to go in on the Bundesliga or Serie A with me.

Don't be shy.🤷

Henry Lee84 said:Don't let this thread drag on, otherwise 🙂

It should be wrapped up by around 8 PM. Roughly.☕

And quit the spamming☕

Better to reach out about opening those beer kegs or the soda supplies instead.☕