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Partial payment on Zillow in Feedback & Suggestions · May 9, 2013

Austin Harris8 said:Wait, where on earth did I write that?

Look, I haven't gone back through all your old posts just to hunt down the specific ones where you make that claim, but I have definitely had reports sent my way regarding messages where you actually admit to it and start being insulting toward other women on this forum.

PDF of beautiful us - moderator LEGO and the San Francisco thread in Feedback & Suggestions · May 6, 2013

copperrider28 Asks:
I see this "Beautiful Us" thread—or rather, everything laid out in that PDF—as a giant, swirling mix of all sorts of different things that touch on life in a single city.

Look, a PDF can definitely be useful, and honestly, sometimes it’s exactly what you need, but there are certain topics where using one just feels totally wrong. 🙂

copperrider28 Asks:
Just like you all feel that letting the threads run wild has turned this place into total anarchy, we honestly believe that if we went too far with strict rules and heavy-handed moderation, we’d just end up with a dry, lifeless exchange of information where the soul of the conversation is completely lost.

Look, we really don't want some dry, lifeless PDF that lacks soul—you know, that special something that actually makes people want to come back to it. But honestly? I don't think what we have right now even touches the surface of its true potential, which is such a massive waste. It feels to me like this document could be something much bigger and more impactful if we just reached for it, you know? Instead, it’s all getting lost in a sea of unnecessary chatter.

PDF of beautiful us - moderator LEGO and the San Francisco thread in Feedback & Suggestions · May 5, 2013

Carol Hernandez94 said:I mean, honestly, shutting down the San Francisco thread feels like a huge mistake. If we don't keep that conversation going, I guarantee you it’s just going to fizzle out and disappear forever...

Honestly, you guys just don't get it—it’s like we're sitting in first class while you lot are stuck in the steerage!

Honestly, we’ve been posting on this thread for years now, just rambling away without any real structure or set of rules... it's basically just a bunch of random chatter. I mean, who was actually bothered by it? Did anyone even bother to report the chaos?

They’ve been getting this wrong for years now, honestly. Before this whole decision even went down, we actually reached out to the owner directly. He told us personally that the vision for the Beautiful Us forum isn't to be some endless mountain of random chat threads, but rather a dedicated space focused on specific topics about our cities. What the moderators are aiming to do is dial back the constant chatter and really lean into more substantive, concrete discussions within the group. Don't worry, though—casual conversation is still totally welcome, but anything that doesn't tie back to the cities themselves or the core themes of the community is going to be scaled way back to keep things focused.

copperrider28 Asks:
What on earth would a "Beautiful us" PDF even be good for?
If we actually started taking everything at face value and being super literal, we wouldn’t have anything left to talk about! I mean, think about it—if we're discussing the San Francisco mayoral race and candidates like Trump or whoever else is running, we'd have to shut down because that's "politics." If we bring up the Kansas City Chiefs or any other local teams, we'd be told that's "sports." Even talking about food becomes "gastronomy," and mentioning our beaches falls under "tourism." It just keeps going and going! And don't even get me started on humor... it would feel just like trying to tell a joke when someone's given you a strictly assigned topic. It totally kills the vibe.

You really don't need to be quite so rigid about it! 🙂 I honestly think the PDF can work quite beautifully while still touching on all these different topics. If the moderators decide that a particular conversation doesn't actually fit under the PDF guidelines and belongs somewhere else, I’m sure they'll just move the thread or step in to handle it somehow. For instance, you could have a dedicated "sports in San Francisco" thread where people can chat about everything from local teams and clubs to general athletic activities and anything else related to the sports scene in San Francisco.

PDF of beautiful us - moderator LEGO and the San Francisco thread in Feedback & Suggestions · May 4, 2013

briskfox65 said:And apparently, every single one of these posts is just "nothing but insults and heavy off-topic nonsense."

Look, nobody actually said the posts were crawling with insults, so there's really no need to go around implying that's what happened.

Carol Hernandez94 said:Before the LEGO era really took off, the lineup was honestly incredible, especially with... Dow Chemical Who was the true soul of Beautiful Us? Honestly, they used to let things slide that even LEGO wouldn't dream of permitting in their wildest nightmares...

Dow Chemical was such an incredible moderator for you guys, but does anyone here actually realize she’s a woman? 😁 That's actually pretty interesting. 😁

Carol Hernandez94 Asks:
Because, like I was saying before, our little community is so tight-knit that everyone pretty much knows everyone else!

Look, we can't just let the topics be hogged by a tiny handful of people; they really need to stay open to anyone who actually wants to jump in and participate. By constantly policing the chat like this, he’s making everything feel so exclusive and closed off, which honestly just makes it useless for the rest of the community. At the end of the day, a forum is supposed to be a medium for the masses, not just a private club for a few regulars.

The whole concept behind this PDF shouldn't just be a massive pile of random chat threads broken down by individual cities; that’s not what I'm going for at all. Instead, we really ought to focus on broader themes that encompass various cities. The emphasis should be on... Cities.I really think that when we're talking about big cities like San Francisco, we could actually have enough material to break things down into much more organized, specific threads. It would make everything so much easier to navigate if we had dedicated spots for different topics, you know? For instance, we could have one section just for figuring out which neighborhood is actually the best place to live, another for the must-see landmarks and tourist attractions, or even a space for all the latest news and local happenings. I'd also love to see threads focused on the best spots for nightlife, hanging out with friends, or finding that perfect place to grab dinner. Personally, though, I find the idea of a nostalgia thread absolutely fascinating—there’s just something so special about looking back at how things used to be. 🙂

Look, I really feel like we need to rethink how we handle our discussion threads. Topics shouldn't just be some big, messy grab bag of random thoughts shoved together with endless daily small talk; that’s not what they're actually meant for, and honestly, if we keep going like this, they aren't going to hold their shape or stay relevant for much longer.

Carol Hernandez94 said:Then why don't you guys just open up a dedicated San Francisco chat corner? Seriously, let’s keep this main thread open even if we aren't talking about it like we used to...
I’m really going to stay out of any discussions regarding that red color... just let me be!

Feel free to start your own discussion thread over in the Offtopic PDF section, which is exactly what it's there for. 🙂 Just make sure you give their rules a quick read before you go ahead and open a new topic.

Talking about Borderline Personality Disorder on Psychocouch in Feedback & Suggestions · May 4, 2013

Lay's actually gave a really thorough and detailed response to all your questions, laying out exactly why the thread had to be closed while also walking us through the current plans for getting things back on track and opening up a brand-new topic soon. The mod team is going to huddle up to hammer out the specifics of how we'll move forward, so you can expect to see those changes reflected in the Psychology PDF.

Locking this one.

Issues on the Gastronomy ( Lego subforum in Feedback & Suggestions · May 3, 2013

Larry Walker24, I’ve honestly lost count of how many times we’ve gone in circles on this exact same topic, and I can't tell you how many times I've had to explain why those warnings and bans are happening in the first place. Anything I could possibly write to you here would just be me repeating myself, circling back to things I've already said and things the other moderators have already laid out for you. Since Nathan Turner3 has already laid it all out so clearly, I don't really have anything left to add—I'm standing right there with him on this one.

Video Game PDF Collection - show.hr in Feedback & Suggestions · May 3, 2013

We’re currently working on a fix right now, so we expect to have those PDFs up and running again in just a few hours.

Can't access the "Jokes" PDF since yesterday in Feedback & Suggestions · May 2, 2013

I know this question has already popped up in a few different threads around here, but honestly, we’re all just sitting around hoping things get sorted out sooner rather than later. :/

Video Game PDF Collection - show.hr in Feedback & Suggestions · May 1, 2013

I’ve already reached out to the technical admin, the Forum maintenance crew, and even the owner directly, but I’m still just sitting here waiting on some actual, concrete information. I am so incredibly sorry for all the trouble this is causing everyone. 😢

Question for the admins in Feedback & Suggestions · May 1, 2013

Regarding the ban on Sascha—it’s strictly between him and the admin team. Just a reminder that starting threads specifically to call out or target other members isn't allowed here.

Video Game PDF Collection - show.hr in Feedback & Suggestions · May 1, 2013

frozenviper13 said:I can't get this video game PDF to open!

Give it another shot now.

Please just ban me permanently. in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 30, 2013

Dennis Adams said:Oh, thanks so much for the tip! I'm definitely going to give that a shot.

And that’s pretty much a wrap on this one. 🙂

Nica, I need help - Apophis is at it again in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 30, 2013

Sam Wright21 said:Look, my first instinct was to just request a permanent ban from every single board he moderates, but once I actually thought about it, I realized how futile and pointless that would be.

Besides, you remember that whole mess over on the Linguistics thread, don't you? After hollowtrucker77 made those vulgar outbursts that clearly warranted a permanent ban—which were flagged twice, mind you—he showed up just to lecture all of us in bright red text, specifically targeting Sam Wright21. Then, he went ahead and slapped me with a warning card over some nonsense involving Felix, even though I hadn't insulted him and he certainly wasn't directed any animosity toward me.

The point is, being persecuted by this individual seems to be a recurring theme for me, but since I haven't caused any trouble over on the Lies boards, I see absolutely no reason why you wouldn't lift my permanent ban. 🤷

If we're still talking about dustyranger64, he only moderates two sub-forums, not half the entire site.

Sam Wright21 said:Look, my first instinct was to just request a permanent ban from every single board he moderates, but once I actually thought about it, I realized how futile and pointless that would be.

Besides, you remember that whole mess over on the Linguistics thread, don't you? After hollowtrucker77 made those vulgar outbursts that clearly warranted a permanent ban—which were flagged twice, mind you—he showed up just to lecture all of us in bright red text, specifically targeting Sam Wright21. Then, he went ahead and slapped me with a warning card over some nonsense involving Felix, even though I hadn't insulted him and he certainly wasn't directed any animosity toward me.

The point is, being persecuted by this individual seems to be a recurring theme for me, but since I haven't caused any trouble over on the Lies boards, I see absolutely no reason why you wouldn't lift my permanent ban. 🤷

Please, if you actually have a complaint regarding how a specific thread is being moderated, just send us the link.

Sam Wright21 said:Look, my first instinct was to just request a permanent ban from every single board he moderates, but once I actually thought about it, I realized how futile and pointless that would be.

Besides, you remember that whole mess over on the Linguistics thread, don't you? After hollowtrucker77 made those vulgar outbursts that clearly warranted a permanent ban—which were flagged twice, mind you—he showed up just to lecture all of us in bright red text, specifically targeting Sam Wright21. Then, he went ahead and slapped me with a warning card over some nonsense involving Felix, even though I hadn't insulted him and he certainly wasn't directed any animosity toward me.

The point is, being persecuted by this individual seems to be a recurring theme for me, but since I haven't caused any trouble over on the Lies boards, I see absolutely no reason why you wouldn't lift my permanent ban. 🤷

The decision to lift partial bans rests entirely with the moderators of that specific sub-forum.

Quick question! in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 30, 2013

Hey there, please make sure you give the rules a quick read before you decide to start a new thread or open up a discussion:

rustydrifter10 said:How to properly start a thread:

• Make sure your titles are clear enough so we know exactly who you're complaining about and what the issue is actually regarding.

Quick question! in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 30, 2013

Nathan Price3 said:Is it actually okay to use one profile for one PDF and then just set up a totally different profile for a different PDF? I think I read somewhere that you can pull that off.

It’s technically allowed, but just a heads-up—if you’ve been banned on one account, you aren't going to get away with jumping over to a second one to keep posting.

Nathan Price3 said:And honestly, I'm looking to see if this thread can just be deleted or locked entirely since the whole thing is built on nothing but fake news.

Just hit that little report triangle; at the end of the day, it's up to the moderators to make the final call. 🙂

Nica, I need help - Apophis is at it again in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 30, 2013

Sam Wright21, you really should probably take a quick look at the community guidelines before jumping into a thread like this. You can't just come in here swinging a bunch of accusations around without providing any actual proof; honestly, it feels pretty insulting, and frankly, it’s just classic trolling and a total violation of the rules.

Also, just so we're clear, the rules state that partial bans requested by users follow the exact same protocol as those handed out by the moderators themselves. If you're hoping to get that ban from Lies removed, you'll have to wait for the actual moderators to make that call.

Partials at MK in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 29, 2013

As far as I know, I actually sent you all the details over in a private message.

What's the worst ban a forum member can get? in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 26, 2013

ironcobra13 said:Well, I certainly hope that's the case, too.

I’m just lost here. Has anyone ever actually been handed a Cardboard for being offensive when they weren't even being rude?

What's the worst ban a forum member can get? in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 26, 2013

ironcobra13 said:Yeah, but the real issue is that what counts as an insult on one subreddit is considered perfectly normal discussion on another.
And that’s really the crux of the matter.
That’s why I used the analogy of lights being turned on and off.

Because I honestly don't know how else to put this.

Let me try again.
On one subreddit,
you tell someone, "Look, this isn't black or white,"
and they just respond with, "Okay, so what? Let's move on."
But on another subreddit,
someone snaps back with, "Who are you to tell me what's black or white?"
and then reports my post for being insulting.

I hope you guys understand where I'm coming from.
I have zero intention of personally insulting anyone, especially not the mods.
I just wanted to get what's on my mind out there.
I guess I'm just feeling a little bit :confused in the head right now.

Otherwise, I've noticed that, for instance, people on the cooking subreddits seem way more tolerant
than they are over on the celebrity gossip subs, for example.
Maybe it's because the cooking groups have more men involved,
whereas the gossip threads are mostly argumentative women?
I haven't the slightest clue.
But that's just the impression I've been getting.

Saying "this is black, not white" isn't an insult on any subreddit, regardless of who feels personally attacked and decides to report the post. Moderators don't just throw out Cardboard because someone filed a complaint.

What's the worst ban a forum member can get? in Feedback & Suggestions · Apr 26, 2013

ironcobra13 said:Yeah, I have to admit, things feel a bit confusing here sometimes
It seems like certain topics are totally fine on some subreddits
but they’re strictly off-limits on others
So, when I’m jumping between different subreddits
I honestly get a little mixed up in my head
And I’ll end up dropping a post in one section, completely forgetting that I’m not actually on the other one
which leads to me mixing up all the rules
And then there's the situation where I'm just trying to participate
only to have a mod hit me with a massive Cardboard penalty of about forty-five points
all within a two-month span

It kind of reminds me of those road trips I used to take
back when I was driving through the Midwest
like when you're heading from Ohio toward Tennessee
crossing through Indiana and Kentucky
where every single state seems to have its own weird set of driving laws
In one place you might need your headlights on during the day, and in another, you shouldn't
And heaven forbid you forget which rule applies where
because you'll get slapped with a fine that costs, I don't know, a couple hundred bucks
That’s pretty much how I feel whenever I'm navigating this site
switching back and forth between different subreddits

Man, if he’s hitting someone with a 45-point Cardboard penalty after only two months, that would be the "instant ban" territory. Since we have strict rules against that kind of behavior across this entire Reddit, it's pretty hard to believe he was actually the one causing all the trouble like you're claiming in your post.