Because the decision regarding this Eurovision Song Contest was made that way—it’s final. I’m telling you, seriously, stop trying to drag your own little theories and personal agendas into someone else's business.
Nicholas Barnes74 said:Honestly, I’d probably give them a shout-out too if I ran into them Wait, can two people use the same handle?I don't really get why that's happening
Look, maybe some people just don't want to dive into sensitive topics using the exact same profile they're already "famous" for. There are all sorts of reasons for it, and honestly, it shouldn't matter much as long as nobody is using the option to be shady or manipulate things. 🙂
Emily Myers8 said:I got an email sent to my registration address from an admin saying they found my account info. They were actually checking in on me after the earthquake, which was a nice gesture, but it makes me wonder—how exactly can an admin access the data I gave the forum? I can send over the admin's details and the email address they used to message me via DM if you want, or I can post them here if requested.
Hey, there's no need to prove anything! The administration can see the email address associated with any account logged into the forum. Honestly, we're currently working with the tech team to figure out a way to restrict that access or even wipe it entirely, but that really comes down to the vBulletin core settings rather than our own control. For now, all we can do is make a conscious choice not to look, since we don't have the option to hide it from ourselves.
Look, let’s be real: there is absolutely no such thing as guaranteed privacy on the internet. As the site administration, we don't go around sharing the private details you've tucked away in your profile—stuff like your email address stays hidden from the public unless we're served with an actual warrant from the police or a court order. But you've got to stay sharp, because someone can still piece together who you are just by reading what you post, even when you think you're being super vague. And honestly? Just because some random person claims they've figured out your identity doesn't mean they actually have.
Hey there! You were hit with that ban on December 3rd, 2019, which means you've still got about 60 days left to go. Honestly, I wouldn't have any trouble lifting it for you right this second, but I just wanted to drop in and remind you of what was said:
Andrew Gomez6 said:I’d actually prefer if you just banned me for two years. And if I try to ask for an early release before then, please, just ignore me.
rustydrifter10 said:Alright then. I'm keeping this thread as Exhibit A! :D
:D :D
I'm definitely leaning toward believing the version of you we see today—people really do change quite a bit in two years! :D
Before I even dive into looking at this, it’s worth keeping in mind that someone almost never gets a partial ban just because of one single post; usually, it’s the result of a longer, more sustained streak of being unhelpful or just plain toxic on the forum.
** Manchild, if you ever think you're going to show up here and mention your partial bans—even just a syllable—or honestly, if you even bother showing your face on this thread again, I am handing your partial status right back over to the FEC immediately.
I don't think the moderator went overboard with those warnings; honestly, it’s totally consistent with how she handles everything else, including the way things are run over at the Chicken Coop. Plus, I actually don't see anything wrong with splitting up the threads—if anything, I think it's a good move whenever it makes sense to keep the discussions organized.
Samuel Turner2 said:Ego just shut down yet another thread in the Pandemic section (specifically asking why the federal government is pushing vaccinations so hard). At least he was being honest about it. The reason given for closing it:
I don't feel like moderating yet another conspiracy theory thread
Isn't it just ridiculous to phrase it like that? 🤦 If you aren't feeling up to it, then let someone else handle the moderation. 😵 Honestly, if you can't stay neutral, maybe you should step down from moderating the pandemic section altogether, because it's pretty clear your personal biases are getting in the way of staying objective. Seriously, what a joke!!
It’s not a disgrace, but he really should have worded it better—something like, "I'd prefer not to moderate another thread centered on conspiracy theories," and he would have been completely justified. Please, I'm asking you all, just don't start these kinds of threads in the Coronavirus subforum.
Look, I’m all for keeping things respectful, but let’s be real—the moderator didn't actually insult anyone here. Sure, they weren't exactly being polite, and honestly, it would be nice if they exercised a bit more restraint with comments like that, but it doesn't cross the line into harassment. Plus, from what I gathered, this whole thing started over in the chat room, and we all know that people tend to speak their minds a little more freely there. If we're going to let certain types of comments slide for some people, we can't just start playing favorites and selectively defending others.
As for moving posts over to the chat: I totally get why that might have felt a bit disruptive to whatever conversation was already happening there. But you have to keep in mind that chat threads are actually designed for this kind of thing. They're the perfect spot to move discussions that don't quite fit into the main forums—topics that aren't "heavy" enough to warrant their own dedicated thread, yet the moderators feel are interesting enough to keep going in a more casual setting. Chat rooms are basically fast-paced environments where people type a lot without getting too bogged down in deep dives, so a little "off-topic" noise—and I use quotes there because the chat itself is essentially one big off-topic zone—isn't really a huge deal.
Since this was the opening post, and he definitely wasn't the only one doing it, it feels like we're just spreading dangerous conspiracy theories here. We really try to cultivate common sense, stick to the facts, and use actual scientific methods on this forum, all while doing our absolute best to look out for the safety and well-being of everyone reading.