Posts by Henry Edwards33

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This is actually getting pretty entertaining. You guys aren't seriously planning on stopping now, are you? 😬

I think we’ve officially graduated from sipping coffee to ordering the heavy stuff. 😂

Maybe I should just rename this whole thread to "The Virtual Dive Bar." 😁

Just one? Honestly, I could go for a few more rounds. Some things in life just require a little extra liquid courage to get through.

I've been digging through some accounting reports...
And I’ve finally come to this conclusion: 🙂
There’s really no point in stressing over the rules or worrying about the red tape. We have plenty of "cheerful" federal regulations, and even more "enthusiastic" bureaucrats out there to enforce them for us. 🙂 🙄

Mono, this isn't the classified ad section.
I'll just leave your post here anyway, just in case someone happens to jump on the deal you're offering. 😉

A video recording of the seminar works too. Feel free to cut out any of the boring parts ☕

No way, I have no idea how you managed to twist my words into 😕

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Alright, you want me to come over there and handle this personally?

Just be careful you don't run into any "unfortunate accidents."

This isn't some reverse psychology tactic; I'm just being honest about what I want right now 😉

Edit — by the way, why are you getting so worked up? 😛

I think you might have had a typo there. Are you trying to say "slap" is 🙂
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Honestly, I don’t even have the energy to deal with this nonsense anymore. 😂

After two months of waiting, Medicare finally mailed me back the paperwork they lost. They didn't even bother registering my small business; they just sent everything right back to me. When I asked them, "Hey, why wasn't the registration completed? Is there an issue?" the lady on the phone just goes, "Well, you told us to let you know once we found the files, so we just mailed them to your house so you wouldn't have to go through the hassle of coming down here..."
I couldn't help but burst out laughing. What are you even supposed to say to that?

Honestly, they shouldn't even be charging for this. It’s hardly actual work—it's not like you're out there digging a trench or anything. 🙄

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So, how do you actually calculate interest for someone who hasn't dealt with this stuff in years? 🙈
The guy runs a crew of about 500 workers—he’s cycling through people every single month—and he hasn't hit a single payment deadline since the beginning of time...
Anyway, I won't bore you with the details... I'm completely lost here. 😂

William Myers7 said:I'm sorry if I let you down... Just try walking a mile in my shoes for a second. You'll see that all of this actually matters to me...

Honestly, everything I've been reading feels like pure frustration, so I'm taking it as just that. I’d like to believe you didn't actually mean what you wrote... (not that I'm going to quote your whole rant about the mods) but that it was more an outburst of anger than your actual stance. Still, being realistic, that kind of talk ends up painting me as a moderator for Forums.com, which made me feel targeted too.
That said, I’d really love to see some constructive way to fix this because I truly miss those photos. Believe it or not, I used to check this thread at least once a day, and just like everyone else, it was my little escape.
The bans and warnings went to people who earned them. If anything, looking back at everything I've seen and read, the mods and admins haven't been particularly harsh or unfair. Users who post offensive images or comments know the rules; they knew exactly what the consequences were when they chose to go down that path. There’s a right place and a right way to vent your dissatisfaction, and that place is right here.

You probably have no idea how much work I've put in since becoming a mod. I've spent plenty of time merging and splitting threads just to keep things organized so users can find answers or join discussions quickly and easily.

I think I've said enough, and I don't want to keep picking at this.
As a regular reader, I just hope you guys reach some sort of agreement or truce. Ideally soon, so we can get back to laughing instead of all this drama.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm siding with Countess. She didn't do anything out of spite, yet she's expected to keep moderating a PDF section where she isn't exactly welcomed. I hope this whole thing is forgotten quickly, though as I've mentioned before, some of my hopes aren't exactly grounded in reality... But whatever... I hope. 😉

William Myers7 said:What exactly did I do to surprise you? Come on, enlighten me...

Given your level of discourse, I'd say it was pretty easy to predict 🤷

We're all having a good time discussing this topic, and then someone, without an ounce of shame, shuts it down just to start a new one to flex their muscles? No reason, no warning! If you had been keeping up with the old thread, you'd know there's usually a different way to handle closing one and opening another.

The thread was closed because it needed to be split into two new ones. Closing it was about organization, not some power trip. Honestly, I'd love for someone to explain what moderator power actually looks like, because I've yet to see any. All I see is how you guys jumped on Countess to show off what you can do.

How am I supposed to act? Just sit on the sidelines and stay quiet while they trample over everyone who was actually enjoying the discussion? Every single request we made was shot down, so... I can't exactly just sit here and take it.

Of course nobody is asking you to do that. This PDF exists specifically so people can share their thoughts. My issue isn't with the sentiment, it's just the way it's being handled.
I've been on this forum for years and I've never gone out of my way to insult anyone or call them stupid. Do you think I haven't had the chance? Sure, I have, but that's usually what people with a limited vocabulary resort to, and I've never put you in that category. In fact, whenever someone tried to talk trash about your photos, you always had a sharp, clever comeback. I actually respected that. So, go back and read the beginning of my post again and realize 😉

It looks like you’re having a hard time accepting the fact that the mods and admins reached an agreement. It was a pretty straightforward answer. Until they decide to change things up, this is just how it works.
So, let's drop the act about not getting an answer. You got one; you just don't like what it was.

And this idea that you land a moderator spot by sleeping your way to the top... is that some kind of joke? Or are you actually being serious right now?
The thought that someone had to go through the beds of the owner, 14 administrators, and finally silentsailor5 just to volunteer as a mod is... honestly, it's hysterical.🙄

Just because you think the new moderator hasn't contributed to the thread doesn't mean she hasn't been present; maybe she just hasn't posted yet. So what? I haven't always jumped in either. I check out the funny photos every single day and they’re great. Honestly, back when you, William Myers7, were hanging out in the General Offtopic section, I actually missed your presence here. 😁
So, I can say I know my way around the PDF jokes reasonably well. If people want to claim my appointment as a mod was some sudden bolt from the blue, they couldn't be more wrong. There’s a selection process for moderators designed to—more or less—satisfy the community, and that’s how it stays. Choosing a new mod is primarily the call of the owner of Forums.com, the admins, and the mods of that specific sub-forum.
That joke by silentsailor5 was fine once, but it became obnoxious because of how you all choose to interpret it. In fact, trying to catch someone on that joke feels a bit low-brow, especially for people who are supposed to actually understand humor.
You guys are going overboard with the insults directed at the new moderator, yet you turn around and demand answers. Do you really think that's fair or decent?
No one is attacking you, yet you’re systematically attacking everyone else—including me, as a mod. And now you’ve taken it upon yourself to compare me to... well, we’ve all read your posts.
A moderator is simply someone who manages the PDF section to the best of their ability. I can say this with total certainty: no moderator here intends to screw over the section they manage. If they did, believe me, they wouldn't last three days, because mod activity is strictly monitored and controlled.
Truthfully, I had hoped that you all would be able to express your opinions without resorting to insults and belittling others. I see now that I was mistaken. Ultimately, the final word rests with the mods of the PDF and the admins. If anyone isn't happy with that, they are free to take their business elsewhere. But looking at those images on the new thread just highlights your level of communication and basic understanding. It's honestly quite pathetic.
You’ve earned a certain status here through your posts, and I’m not surprised the community respects you. However, you’ve really disappointed me in this thread. I genuinely thought you were more mature than this, but clearly, I was wrong.

If you figure out a way to pull this off, let us know 🙂

I can already tell I’m not going to be able to stick to my word

Henry Edwards33 said:A few people from my crew over at REO Group were asking for proof of everything—official letters stating our filings were on time, confirmation that all debts were settled... honestly, what does it even matter? I couldn't care less.
TGIF!

I'll deal with those thoughts on Monday... actually, scratch that. I'm done thinking about this whole mess.😁

Oh, and $0.00...you really think I'm buying that? :roleyes:

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Jacob Foster11 said:It doesn't actually change anything. Choosing moderators isn't some democratic process where the community gets a say; it’s just a backroom deal between the current mod team, the admins, and the owner.

Kyle Anderson90 said:It’s pretty obvious to me that being a moderator isn't something decided by a popular vote.

I honestly think the author knows exactly what they're doing here. It feels like there might be some other motive behind setting up this poll, beyond just gathering data. 🤷

Man, people are something else. 😛