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analogwalker5 said:...because honestly, no sane person would post on this forum in a language nobody here can even read.
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Changing my username and not hiding it
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Not quite—you guys were just looking at my screenshots and repeating what others said. 😉
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I’m with you there—it's an Exercise in futility. Honestly, just like everything else around here. It always felt like all the noise was just empty talk, right? 👋
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Look, since this all went down two years ago—I honestly don't know how I'm supposed to keep it all straight. Besides, you can't really blame me for the fact that you guys limited the search engine. 🤷
Changing my username and not hiding it
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How am I supposed to remember that? 😬 All I know is back when everyone was busy with trkeljanje. 🤷
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The search tool isn't pulling up anything that old. 🤷
But—if I'm remembering correctly—you were actually the one who issued the ban. Maybe my memory is failing me? It was a few years back, after all.
But—if I'm remembering correctly—you were actually the one who issued the ban. Maybe my memory is failing me? It was a few years back, after all.
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Now that we've laid out the ground rules, can we get down to business? So,
The Permaban applied to this account—which belonged to Brian Edwards78—was totally unjustified.
I'm kindly asking that you lift the ban for both him and reggie31, who got hit with a permanent ban just because of that first, unfair one.
Thanks!
The Permaban applied to this account—which belonged to Brian Edwards78—was totally unjustified.
I'm kindly asking that you lift the ban for both him and reggie31, who got hit with a permanent ban just because of that first, unfair one.
Thanks!
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How does the admin team actually decide if a ban was justified or not? Especially in those cases where an admin was the one who handed out the initial ban in the first place.
Do they even bother looking at the arguments or evidence provided during the appeal, or is it just a total wash?
Do they even bother looking at the arguments or evidence provided during the appeal, or is it just a total wash?
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rustydrifter10 said:It depends—probably not. The user was still posting even while they were under a ban. They could have just waited it out until they proved the ban was a mistake. Sometimes an amnesty isn't necessarily saying the ban was wrong, just that it's being forgiven—plus, there are plenty of gray areas to consider too.
But how is someone supposed to prove a ban was unfair if they can't even post because they're banned?
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rustydrifter10 said:If the admins decide the ban was a mistake, they'll lift it. Otherwise, it sticks.
So, let's say the admin team realizes the ban was totally unjustified and lifts it—but what about the first account that got banned? If the second account also caught a permaban just because they were posting while the first one was suspended, wouldn't that second ban be removed too? I mean, since that second ban is clearly tied to the first "wrongful" one, it’s only logical that both should be cleared, right?
rustydrifter10 said:I don't get why this isn't clicking for you. If one handle is banned and you start posting from another, one gets a permaban and the other gets maybe seven or ten days. Once those few days are up, you can go back to using that account—along with any others that aren't banned—as long as you follow the rules. But, if any of your accounts gets a permanent ban because they broke the rules so badly they had to kick them out for good, then you aren't allowed to post from *any* account at all. In that specific sentence you underlined, posting while under a ban is listed as an example of breaking the rules.
The way that underlined sentence was phrased was a bit fuzzy—it could definitely be read a couple of different ways. But hey, we've got it sorted now.
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You can't break the rules with your main account either, right? 😁
Even if the original ban was totally unfair?
Wait, just a second ago you said one would get a Permaban and the other an extension, but now you're saying there's no rule against posting while an account is suspended? That seems a little inconsistent to me—don't you think? 😕
rustydrifter10 said:If you tried using your main handle while this one is banned, you'd get a Permaban on one and a week-long extension on the other.
Even if the original ban was totally unfair?
rustydrifter10 said:There isn't actually a rule against it unless you're breaking stuff—like trying to post while you're under suspension or if one of the accounts has a partial restriction. For instance, Brian Edwards78 has a restriction on MK; that means he can't post there with any other handle.
Wait, just a second ago you said one would get a Permaban and the other an extension, but now you're saying there's no rule against posting while an account is suspended? That seems a little inconsistent to me—don't you think? 😕
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rustydrifter10 said:I honestly don't get why anyone would bother banning a user just because they stopped posting under one handle and started using a new one—it seems like such an exercise in futility, doesn't it?
I honestly don't have a clue—that's why I'm asking! 😁
rustydrifter10 said:So, what if you just decided to move on from Brian Edwards78—like, just drop him entirely—and started chatting with Mark instead? You could follow every single rule to a T, all while being totally upfront with the mods about the fact that you used to be Brian Edwards78. Seems doable, right?
So, what if I were to open an account? Brian Edwards78 Or something like that—all without me even tipping off a single moderator. Even so, plenty of people (including the mods themselves!) clearly realize I’m using a second account. If that's the case, would they actually count that other account as a clone?
rustydrifter10 said:As for part A—Brian Edwards78 would still be around, he’d just be sitting on the sidelines because that's the call you made, right?
Regarding part B—since Brian Edwards78 is just his standard handle on the forum, there’s really no reason to ban Mark—I mean, having clones isn't against the rules, right?
The answer to part C—about not hiding those mods—is actually pretty huge if you're planning on sticking around these threads with your first username, especially since we have that rule against using multiple accounts on the same topic.
Hopefully this is specific enough!
What would happen if that other account racked up three strikes for trolling—which, honestly, isn't even a huge deal since most of the mods around here don't even know what trolling actually looks like—and then the user just logged back in under their main account?
To wrap up this round of questions—are there actually any rules against running two accounts at once? Like, say you’re posting on CNN with one account while jumping over to MK with another? Or even just switching it up—maybe Brian Edwards78 posts on even days, and then uses a second account on the odd ones?
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If I were looking for the technical breakdown, I’d probably just ask Aksmija—keep it strictly about the specs, you know? But honestly, I'm here because I want to hear what the Policy Makers have to say about this.
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sorry if I sound a bit blunt here—but you aren't saying anything I haven't heard before, and since you aren't part of the admin team, there’s not much to go on. I appreciate the effort, really, but please don't spam an important thread like this. Let's just take this over to CNN instead. 🙂
Changing my username and not hiding it
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Hey, quick question for the admin team.
So, I was checking out this post and one specific part really caught my eye:
Honestly, I couldn't care less who this Civilization person is or what their old or new handles might be. What I'm actually wondering about is: a) what happens to the old account once the new one goes live? b) how much "brand recognition" does a new handle need before you decide it isn't just a clone—and thus avoid a Permaban? and c) how much weight does that "not hiding" aspect actually carry when deciding whether to ban a new account?
I’d love some straight, clear answers here—since, let's face it, we aren't exactly briefed on the specifics of the moderation policy.
Thanks!
So, I was checking out this post and one specific part really caught my eye:
Meadow said:The guy just changed his handle—totally fine by me—and actually reached out to let us know.
He wasn't trying to hide anything or play games.
Honestly, I couldn't care less who this Civilization person is or what their old or new handles might be. What I'm actually wondering about is: a) what happens to the old account once the new one goes live? b) how much "brand recognition" does a new handle need before you decide it isn't just a clone—and thus avoid a Permaban? and c) how much weight does that "not hiding" aspect actually carry when deciding whether to ban a new account?
I’d love some straight, clear answers here—since, let's face it, we aren't exactly briefed on the specifics of the moderation policy.
Thanks!
What's the point of these mindless threads on ŽK and TV shows that just insult public figures?
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Alright then. I mean, Leah probably won't rat me out, right? 😁
What's the point of these mindless threads on ŽK and TV shows that just insult public figures?
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northerncyclist2 said:If you ask me, the only thing that should actually be punishable is a direct ad hominem attack on someone else—you know, even if it isn't necessarily an insult?
That sounds like a solid plan to me—honestly! I just don't get why you can't start by tracking down some mods or admins who actually have a clue what's going on?
Rachel Brooks63 said:Honestly, I actually know a few public figures hanging out here under their usual handles—just like everyone else—who end up getting insulted in one thread or another... isn't that wild? 🤷
Is one of them Bare? 😬
What's the point of these mindless threads on ŽK and TV shows that just insult public figures?
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Honestly, you’ve got people here who are actually members of the Ford association—so yeah, that ban was totally deserved. Though, I mean, there are definitely times when someone gets tossed out for "insulting users" even when they're just talking about total nobodies—not even actual forum members or public figures. So, you tell me. 😁
What's the point of these mindless threads on ŽK and TV shows that just insult public figures?
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northerncyclist2 said:And why should Mark Tolja be the only one stuck with being called a primitive jerk—why can't the rest of you guys handle it too? 🤷
It’s not even about filing reports—it’s about how you actually write. Who honestly cares if Mark Tolja and I get called every name in the book on this forum? Nobody. The admins couldn't care less whether Mark Tolja feels insulted—honestly, they probably didn't even read it—and it's certainly not like they give a damn if I take some comment personally or not.
The only real difference between Mark Tolja and me? Well—you can call him an idiot or a complete jerk without getting flagged, but if you try that with me, I’m basically untouchable—kind of like a protected species, like a Mediterranean bear. Honestly, you could probably tell me I support something totally heinous and I wouldn't even get sanctioned for it... but then again, isn't that just how "freedom of speech" works around here?
What's the point of these mindless threads on ŽK and TV shows that just insult public figures?
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Paul Ruiz86 said:Just a quick correction here—that isn't actually the *only* situation, even if it's the only one explicitly mentioned in the rulebook.
That’s a great catch! 😁