Posts by rustydrifter10

Here you go. Your ban is set to expire on May 20, 2017.

Hey there! 👋

Rachel Jones8 said:Honestly, trying to track down every single thread I’ve posted in, hunting down all those mods, and getting everyone to sign off sounds like a total nightmare. It definitely wouldn't be a quick fix, so I'm pretty skeptical about even trying.
But hey, I can reach out to a few of them and get back to you in a bit. (I'd really appreciate it if we could just swap to one of these two instead)
Edit:
Looks like you're handling the travel stuff, right? What's your take?
Edit 2:
I'm guessing there'll definitely be someone who isn't on board, plus finding every single old post is going to be a huge hassle.
So, is a nickname change doable?

Well, the name Caipirinha is already taken, but Rachel Jones8, you're free to grab it if you want! Just do me a favor and sleep on it for a couple of days first—really think about it, and then just give me a shout if you still want to go through with the change.

Rachel Jones8 said:Alright, I might give it a shot.
Is it possible (either now or if I change my mind later) to switch up my username? Maybe one of these?
1. caipirinha (all lowercase) - the handle is taken, registered back in 2010, only 8 posts, last seen in 2013.
2. Rachel Jones8 (lowercase, just what I'm used to) - nobody is using it, and people already call me that anyway.

Look, you really need to decide what you actually want before reaching out, otherwise I'm just going to be changing your nickname only for you to ditch it in a couple of days.

Rachel Jones8 said:🤔
I've got a ton of posts dating all the way back to 2008. Honestly, how many mods would I even have to hunt down? I don't even know where to start since the search tool is totally broken.

Well, if you decide to go through with it, you could always just reach out to the moderators directly to be safe, or maybe try using a Google search instead.

Carol Barrett2 said:Thanks. If there's any way to just wipe my email from the account, that would be great.
And if we could ditch this Visionary S account too, I'd appreciate it.

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Anyway, I’ve got a bit of an off-topic question—I noticed under my signature right now, there's this "Idea" link pointing to some Nivogradnja company.

When I click the word "Idea," it redirects me somewhere else.
Is this some kind of virus on my end, or is it something else entirely?

Sorry for the random detour here.
I wasn't really sure where to ask about this—I haven't been nearly as active on here lately as I used to be, so... yeah.

I tried messing with my signature last night to delete it, and when I change it, the link disappears.
So, is this because my computer is infected, or is it happening because the accounts were just merged?

It doesn't bother me personally, I'm just worried it might be malware—especially since my email threw an error last night saying I couldn't access it through my BlueMail certificate or whatever.

I barely managed to get into my inbox using Outlook and some new certificate thing.

Sorry again for being a pain, and thanks a ton.

Don't worry, those are just ads that we don't have any control over. If you want to merge your accounts, just shoot me a private message! Let me know which email address you'd like to keep as your primary one and include the link to your other profile.

Rachel Jones8 said:I'm a little lost here.
Say I follow about 10 threads, and I've probably chimed in on a bunch of them already. If I start posting under a new handle, obviously I'll be hitting those same threads. It's not like I'm suddenly going to start stalking ten brand new topics; I just want to switch up my username and post under a different identity.

The thing is, you can't post using multiple accounts within the same discussion threads. If your goal is to completely walk away from this current profile—meaning you don't plan on using it anywhere else ever again—you could try reaching out to the moderators on the specific forums where you've been active. Maybe they'll give you the green light to transition over to a new account.

Carol Anderson11 said:Can we make a change for Carol Anderson11?

Sure thing, go right ahead!

I finally cleared out those old files, so I should be all set to jump back into the discussion on the history calm pdf now!

The technical side of things is currently sitting with me, but I’m out on a business trip right now and trying to handle everything via my phone is honestly such a massive pain. I should be back at my desk in a few hours, so I'll jump on the computer then and get that partial payment squared away. Sorry to keep you waiting!

Rachel Jones8 said:Is it actually okay to just start a new profile with a different handle?
I've been thinking about it, but I wasn't sure if that was against the rules—you know, like I shouldn't be "cloning" myself.
So, am I allowed to open a new account with a different nickname?

Look, you're totally fine to have more than one profile, but there are some ground rules: you can't jump between them to post in the same threads, you can't write in a way that purposely confuses other users, you definitely can't use a second account to bypass a ban on your first one, and you can't abuse the option in any shady way whatsoever.

I can't actually delete profiles, but what I can do is merge these two accounts for you. That way, it’ll be just like you changed your username, and all your posts will end up sitting together in one single place.

Jack Wilson6 said:Can we get a change in Jack Wilson6?

It sure can.

The option has been turned off.

Jeffrey Chase442 said:Whatever works best for you guys, thanks 🙂

I think this is probably our best bet. 🙂

Jeffrey Chase442 said:can you please do it for jeffrey chase442 but keep everything in lowercase...

Well, I can't do just all lowercase, but I can definitely stick to standard sentence case where only the first letter is capitalized!

Harold King6 said:rustydrifter10, should I just tag Harold King6 here, or hit him up in the DMs? How does this work?
Or if you guys have a better way to do it, let me know. 🙂

Sure thing, here we go.

Partial bans are actually permanent; they don't have an expiration date and they won't just expire on their own. Six months is more of a suggested waiting period before you even think about asking to have one lifted, but honestly, there’s absolutely no guarantee the administration will actually grant that request. It’s ultimately up to the moderators, the supermod, and the admin to make that call.

Daniel Kelly57, look, we aren't here to debate someone else's sanctions—we wouldn't even get into a discussion with you about another user's partial ban if it were the other way around. What people really need to understand is that these decisions aren't made over one or two minor slip-ups; they only happen after every single other option to try and calm a user down on the forum has been completely exhausted.

Maria Fowler39 said:Actually, you’re totally right—I completely missed that. There was just so much ground to cover in that text that I somehow glossed right over it, but honestly, it's not like it was some huge blunder on my part. Thanks so much for looking out for me and pointing it out!

I honestly can’t believe we’re even having this conversation again, but here we are! I was just sitting here thinking about everything that’s been going on lately, and it really feels like the whole vibe of the country is shifting under our feet. You know how it is—one day everything seems relatively stable, and the next, it feels like the entire foundation is shaking. It’s exhausting, isn't it? I mean, I don't want to be that person who complains all the time, but sometimes you just have to say it out loud. It feels like we're constantly navigating this massive wave of change, and half the time, nobody seems to have a compass. I was actually reading some stuff earlier about how things used to be, and man, it makes you realize how much ground we've covered. It’s not just about the politics or the big headlines, either; it’s the little things, the way people interact, the sense of community that feels like it's slipping away in certain places. It’s like we’re all living in these separate bubbles, staring at our screens, while the actual world is spinning wildly outside. Does anyone else feel that weight? Like, a heavy sort of restlessness that you just can't shake off no matter how much coffee you drink? Anyway, I'm rambling now, I know. I just wanted to get those thoughts out there because they've been rattling around my brain all morning. I’d love to hear what you guys think, though. Are you feeling this shift too, or am I just overthinking the whole situation? Let's talk about it! kaže:
Maria Fowler39, are you seriously the moderator for this beautiful community of ours? Did the report button on that triangle just completely slip under your radar too?

Not at all. See, that's exactly what you call a conscientious moderator. 🙂

Don't you worry one bit, Maria Fowler39, we’ll make sure this report gets right into the hands of the folks in charge—we really appreciate you bringing this to our attention! 😁

Zachary Smith44 said:So, following that logic... can I please, for the love of god, just be Zachary Smith44?

Sure thing. Just reach out to rustydrifter10 and make it official.

There you go. 🙂

quietfox384 said:From what I can tell, quietfox384 is more than happy to 😬

Well, you certainly caught that. 😁