Posts by Megan Green72

Same here. Something’s definitely broken. Between the usual lag and how slow this site runs, now we’ve got this too.

There are always two sides to every story. It’s obvious people are getting worked up because posts get moved to the wrong sections (way too often, if you ask me). Someone brought up a specific case—a real, concrete example. The mod shot back, claiming they moved it perfectly fine, pointed to the thread list, and dropped some generic "advice." But once it was pointed out that the move was actually wrong, the mod pulls the "don't criticize my work" card—even though calling out mistakes is literally what users are here to do. Then, after being proven wrong, the mod finally moves the thread correctly (or just opens a new one)—which basically admits the "Ask Anything" thread was actually the right spot since there wasn't a better category. So, all that "follow the thread list" advice? Totally useless. To top it off, the mod starts calling us "lawyers"—another totally unnecessary jab—just because we're pointing out the lack of logic. They preach about mutual respect, then immediately trash it by saying there's no need to apologize—as if an apology isn't the literal definition of respect.

The moderator Duba is out here claiming that insulting third parties is totally fine—basically saying the rules against insults only apply to people you're actually arguing with, not random outsiders. He’s even going as far as to say that on the Fox News sub-thread, bashing political figures is perfectly acceptable and tolerated. Well, if that's how it works, then fine—just to give you a real-world example of the trash being spit around: calling some "bloated government hack" is apparently 100% valid now. Honestly? It’s just a damn accurate description of the guy.

The mod over at the Boeing Reddit is saying basically the same thing.
Look, let’s be real—it’s all just noise. People love to sit around on Reddit acting like they have some deep insight into how things work, but most of it is just pure delusion. You see these guys constantly pushing the same tired narratives, thinking they're being clever when they're really just shouting into the void. It’s honestly exhausting watching the same circular arguments play out day after day. Most of what you read isn't even worth the data it took to load the page. Just my two cents.

He didn't get a red card for hate speech because he didn't say anything hateful. Period. People seem way more chill when it comes to trash-talking politicians, political groups, or public figures—it’s like there’s a different set of rules for them. Don't go coming at people personally, and don't start any bullshit based on race, gender, or where someone’s from. Keep it civil.

Reddit rules—here they are. Still relevant. They're claiming the exact opposite.
Look, let's be real—this whole thing is a joke. You can talk about "strategy" all you want, but it’s just empty noise at this point. Everyone's acting like there's some grand plan in motion, but we all know it's just chaos disguised as order. Honestly? It's pathetic. Stop pretending otherwise.

What's off-limits on Reddit?
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3. Insulting people for any reason at all—just straight up being toxic—is garbage. Period. (racial, national, religious, age, gender...)

So, look—the general rules say that... Any kind of insult. And it’s huge. Real important. Anyone around? Not happening. No way.
Look, there’s a rule in the terms you agreed to when you signed up—no being a jerk to other users. So, cut it out. It doesn't cancel out. That rule above is exactly why it doesn't matter. Period.

It’s also pretty wild how this one rule only applies specifically to the Fox News subreddit:
Look, I’m telling you—it’s all just noise. Everyone on Reddit is losing their minds over this, acting like it’s some massive revelation when it’s really nothing new. People love to jump on the bandwagon and pretend they’re shocked by things that were obvious months ago. It’s honestly exhausting watching the same tired arguments play out every single day. Stop falling for the hype.

READ THIS: Rules of Conduct for the Fox News subreddit - 01/19/2016

The rules on this Fox News subreddit apply to using slurs against other users, too. Same goes for third parties.. Maliciously twisting people's names? Not gonna happen. Zero tolerance. It’s just as malicious—twisting people's usernames on this Reddit—just like everything else they do. Look, if we’re actually gonna have a decent conversation here, let's try not to get nasty when we're talking about public figures. Just keep it civil—it's better for everyone.. Posts like that aren't gonna fly here.And look, the mods also have the power to crack down on anyone posting total trash.

The moderator over at Fox News is doing exactly what you’d expect. The exact opposite. It’s a joke—especially when some political group or individual gets targeted that the mod himself actually supports. Then suddenly, anything goes. They’ve got the other mods backing them up too, and honestly? Probably even the admins.

So this whole "we won't tolerate posts like that" thing? It’s a total joke aimed at the users on Reddit—pure mockery. Because let's be real, those kinds of posts get passed all the time—especially if they happen to line up with whatever the moderators are feeling that day. Even the mods admit it themselves.

So, the mods who are supposed to be enforcing the rules on this Reddit—they just make them up as they go. Total joke. They interpret the sub rules however they feel like that day and completely ignore them when it suits them. When it comes to handing out bans or strikes, it’s purely subjective—it all depends on whether your worldview aligns with theirs or if they decide to come after you for it. They'll straight up slap a strike on a post just because someone stated a fact. Ridiculous. Calling someone out is pure nonsense if they don't share the moderator's specific bias. If a user happens to suck up to the mods, they can call everyone else's posts garbage and never face a single penalty. That same user could straight-up lie or insult anyone they want—as long as the target is someone the mods hate. There’s zero objectivity or fair play happening here. Period.

Look, I know what I'm saying is factual, but it won't move the needle for the admins or mods—they'll never admit they're wrong. Still, I think it needs to be said publicly. Even if nothing changes today, if enough people speak up about how much this sucks, maybe we'll see some actual reform in the Reddit moderation down the road.

Look, an apology would at least be a small step toward actually fixing this moderation mess.

Moderator Robert Martin23 moved the posts to a new thread—basically admitting he messed up—but then he had the nerve to go on about how we shouldn't clog things up with useless comments regarding mod decisions since he "doesn't have time for nonsense." He didn't even bother apologizing for misplacing the posts. Look, everyone messes up sometimes, it's human, but you should at least own it and say sorry.

Brian Gray5 said:Good grief. Their evolution finished the second they managed to land a woman; after that, they’re free to obsess over philosophy, TIPS, and watching sports with a beer in hand. It’s up to women to achieve that same level of fulfillment on their own terms (minus the sports and the beer, obviously). Honestly, I think some women have already cracked the code by ditching their biological programming and living life on their own terms—something one of our dear colleagues here pointed out earlier.
So, tell me again, where exactly is the sexism in that? 🤷

Love the sarcasm—almost misread you there. 😁 👍

Andrew Booth29 said:My apologies for the barking earlier; it was merely a rhetorical device—a parable, if you will—and I certainly didn't expect you to take it so literally.

In this specific post, you seem to be operating under the assumption that a woman's evolution—psychological, cultural, sociological, and so on—is already complete. That's a rather peculiar claim to make. Perhaps you're right, but the mere fact that something still possesses the capacity for progress isn't inherently a bad thing. In fact, you're suggesting that the human race as a whole has reached Nirvana, hit the finish line, and that progress is a dead end. Any textbook on philosophy or spirituality will give you endless examples of how humanity continues to strive for advancement.

Simone de Beauvoir posited that the institution of motherhood serves as a manifestation of patriarchal oppression against women. In the opening thesis of this thread, I see a repetition of that very sentiment. I'll quote the great S. de Beauvoir:

“No woman should be authorized to stay at home to bring up her children… because if there is such a choice, too many women will make that one. It is a way of forcing women in a certain direction.”

In my own loose translation: "Women shouldn't be allowed to just stay home and raise kids... because if that choice exists, far too many women will take it. It becomes a way of steering women in a specific direction."

The thread starter himself pits biological maternal instinct against the possibility of female evolution. He clarifies this in one post, responding to a question from a colleague:

It’s also worth noting that the aforementioned Simone de Beauvoir was quite active regarding abortion rights—a dimension that ties her directly to this thesis.

And our dear colleague here, Letec, had this to say:

So, she isn't just confirming the possibility of sexual evolution; she’s actually allowing for it in men too (though in another post, she bluntly claims men are just stupid). I should mention, she is an experienced and highly respected member of this forum, and she clearly understands exactly what is being discussed here.

As for our colleague bluecyclist64, I'm still waiting for his quote. However, I don't know how much you've kept up with past drama on this forum, but he might not be your best ally on this specific issue.

edit: I see now that bluecyclist64 has been banned, which explains the silence. I don't doubt he'll resurface eventually.

Nobody is claiming evolution is "done" for anyone—the whole argument is whether it's still ongoing for women while everyone just ignores what's happening with men.

Should women have to accept their innate biological obligations, or should abortion be an option—a privilege that allows women to evolve into higher beings through sexual agency?

What exactly do men need to do to "evolve into higher beings"? What rights are we supposed to hand them? Or are they already there?
This is just straight-up sexism wrapped up in pseudo-philosophy—honestly, watching people try to justify this stuff is pathetic.

Just read this. The real issue isn't how to paint—it’s how to patch the holes. OP was dead on when asking why the post was moved without any heads-up. The moderator's response? Total garbage. They clearly messed up by dumping this in the wrong thread.

"Everything in due time and no need for extra commentary on moderator decisions" isn't an actual explanation. It's just a brush-off.
Not everyone is buying your answer—and I don't see why you'd try to strip anyone of their right to speak their mind on a subforum specifically designed for that purpose.

Look, I think you do a decent job moderating, but my point stands—those moved posts are in the completely wrong threads. If someone asks how to patch holes instead of how to paint after the repair, then those posts were objectively moved to the wrong spot. Your reasoning doesn't hold up, and it’s definitely not okay to suggest that people should just be happy with whatever answer you give them.

Robert Martin23 said:Everything happens when it's supposed to—just stop whining about moderator calls.

Can someone explain this? This subforum exists specifically for this exact purpose.

It’s always the same story. A moderator has every right to defend their calls. But here’s the real issue—the admins and supermods always, and I mean *always*, back their mods blindly. They just drop some canned response like "the mod explained everything" or "the ban stands," blah blah blah. It’s statistically impossible for every single moderator to be right 100% of the time. If anyone can give me one actual example where an admin stepped in, admitted a mod messed up, and overturned an unfair ban or warning, please—I’ll wait. Because honestly, I haven't seen it happen once.

Look, I’m obviously not some saint—nobody on this sub is—but I’m calling you out for pinning things on me that just aren't true.

The fact is, you aren't sanctioning the insults I actually earned, and that's just reality.

It's also a fact that you don't even follow the forum rules when you moderate. You basically showed everyone exactly what kind of disgusting stuff you think is okay to say just because someone's a public figure and can't defend themselves.

It's pathetic—one moderator who doesn't get why being an asshole is inherently wrong or how no insult can ever be justified.

Honestly, go ahead and lock the thread. It's pretty obvious now what kind of moderator we're dealing with here.

Haha Quote: Dubai, there you go—that’s the bottom line. You clearly don't get it. I don't hate this Secretary any more than you do; I just actually have the capacity to separate her involvement in a wreck from her looks or her job title. It's called being a normal human being.

And look, I didn't force you to embarrass yourself with those examples above or air your political views and cheap shots at people. I just pointed out how you're making up your own rules on the fly—and that part is an undeniable fact.

It’s honestly pathetic seeing someone who can't even follow basic logic acting as a moderator.

Casey Bennett said:@Megan Green72, sure, I could say that every single politician in America is just a pack of idiots sharing the collective IQ of an amoeba, and that the only thing they actually need training for is how to be transported to Alcatraz.
And then there’s that woman—I can't even remember her name—who was running over kids while driving without a license; she's nothing but a bloated, entitled bureaucrat. If the cops on duty actually modeled their behavior after someone like her, nobody in this country would be driving faster than a turtle.

But if I were to write something like that about any member on this forum, I’d probably lose my account in a heartbeat.
Calling out a forum user for being shady isn't an insult. But if someone calls you an autistic moron? Well, that's when you get banned. It is what it is.

Stop with the spin and the constant digging through everything just to try and save your own skin.

Look at how toxic you are—talking about her running over kids like it’s some kind of hobby, instead of acknowledging the accident, and then using her weight as an insult. What you wrote above is straight-up pathetic.

Insulting anyone is against the general forum rules, but you just interpret those rules however you want to suit yourself.

You didn't even protect me from being insulted, even though I deserved it. You just do whatever you feel like.

And you're a moderator too. Honestly, it's embarrassing—you're hardly any better than the people you moderate.

At least now you're finally showing your true colors.

Casey Bennett said:The issue isn't the debate itself, but rather the manner in which it's being conducted and this relentless insistence on forcing a single viewpoint onto everyone else.

It doesn't matter that everyone agreed that the new Sony is overpriced; they also have to admit it's overpriced relative to its actual value. That’s how Megan Green72 sees it, and she’ll happily drone on about it indefinitely.

If only it were the last time, we wouldn't be in this mess. But of course, it isn't...

And one last thing to sweeten the deal:

And just like that, the pages keep turning, the pressure on everyone involved continues to mount, and naturally, the tempers start flaring and the shouting begins.

I asked you quite nicely to stop this behavior. This is such a blatant example of derailment that it belongs in an encyclopedia of internet culture—specifically a "Troll Edition," if one even exists. If it doesn't, someone needs to write it under the chapter titled, "How to completely ruin a forum thread while pretending to be the good guy."

I apologize if I missed any specific quotes along the way—truth be told, I know I did—but I’ve reached my limit and simply cannot deal with this anymore. In my view, what I've provided here was more than sufficient.

And that serves as yet another stellar example of your lackluster contributions to any discussion regarding AV technology.

I’m requesting a lock again.

edit: And no, digging up old posts from the archives isn't going to change the decision regarding the partial layoffs, because it has absolutely nothing to do with what's happening right now, nor does it excuse your aggressive, pit bull behavior.

Skipped this one.

So when I point out that I’m being treated unfairly, you just brush it off—claiming my individual contribution doesn't matter as long as the overall group impact is there. But then, the second I lay out the receipts and show how everyone else contributes to this forum, suddenly it’s all about why things are happening the way they are now? Give me a break.

You still haven't handed out any sanctions for the insults—and yeah, sure, I was poking the bear, but that doesn't make the verbal abuse okay. Not that I'm surprised—your logic regarding what counts as an "insult" is a total mess. You actually claimed once that the rule against insults doesn't apply if you're targeting someone who isn't a member here. In theory, that means I could go off on your mother without getting banned, unless she’s lurking on the forums too. But now, apparently, even being a member doesn't protect you if you decide to provoke someone—at least according to your "flexible" interpretation of the rules.

I don't care what anyone says—this whole thing is a joke. Everyone's acting like this is some massive breakthrough, but honestly? It’s just hype. People love to jump on the bandwagon the second they hear a buzzword, even when there's zero substance behind it. Just typical. Most of the "experts" talking about this clearly haven't done their homework. They're just chasing clout. Total waste of time if you ask me.

Keep it civil. Insulting other members isn't allowed here—break the rules and you'll get sanctioned.
Insulting public politicians is fair game—up to a point—and you won't see them getting sanctioned for it. Besides, it’s honestly debatable whether calling some bloated bureaucrat a "useless hack" even counts as an insult. It’s more like a damn accurate description.

It’s hilarious watching the mods twist the rules whenever it suits them.

Yeah, I'm the bad guy here—fine. But you? You’re just a textbook case of someone trying to mask their pure hatred for a person by calling it "being a realist." It's pathetic.
And on top of that—the moderator!
It’s honestly pathetic—not even tragic, just sad—watching a moderator fail to grasp the absolute basics. There is zero excuse for being disrespectful, period. I don't care who you're aiming it at—insulting people is never justified. Case closed.
This is such a textbook example of trash moderation—it belongs in an encyclopedia dedicated entirely to "how not to run a forum." Seriously, if there isn't already a chapter on bad moderation, someone needs to write one.

So, now that Quote: Dubai has said their piece and I've made mine—the admins will inevitably side with the mods like they always do. Nothing's ever gonna change around here. Honestly, go ahead and lock the thread. I'm done. Thanks.

Casey Bennett said:The most tragic part of all this is that you still seem perfectly fine with how you're acting.

No, it isn't mandatory for everyone to agree with your little theory that the competition has arrived and totally eclipsed this specific model. And no, they don't all have to share your opinion that the price tag is way too high—though, to be fair, in this instance, absolutely nobody has argued otherwise. But nobody. (I know, I'm using far too many negatives here, but whatever).

Look, people aren't obligated to side with you, and even when they do, they're still allowed to discuss things (or just type out endless nonsense).

Honestly, I feel like I should be holding your hand and slapping some sense into you, telling you "no, you can't act like that," after I've already issued countless warnings to everyone—and specifically to you—to stop this behavior.

Whoever needed to be penalized has been penalized; yes, the person who told you that you weren't being honest also had another post removed and sanctioned, and I am certainly not going to go around swinging an axe at people just because they lost their cool due to your constant provocations.

Furthermore, I won't punish people for past mistakes if they are behaving appropriately now. You’ve gone and triggered yet another wave of drama, and since your previous behavior has been under intense scrutiny, you have effectively earned this partial ban all by yourself. Nobody else is responsible for what's happening to you right now.

Jeep, obviously—I’m actually using logic here and backing it up with links that either prove or debunk certain claims. I'm not just talking out of my ass. Called it. Is Sony buying better panels, or is LG just killing it with their own production? On purpose. Look, people are talking about panel quality just to pick a fight or defend Sony—it’s all just noise to me. Personally? I love Sony. Nothing I’ve ever posted was meant as an insult, and I haven't gone after anyone personally or trashed Sony at any point. Period.

Look, generally speaking, I handle my issues the right way—by filing formal complaints and feedback exactly where they belong. It’s not like those other people who just go straight to the threads to disrespect the mods and start pointing fingers at me, claiming I'm the one who killed the subforum when we all know who's actually at fault here. I didn't even bother reacting, but you gave them a much-needed reality check. Nice work.

Look, everyone doesn't have to agree with you that the competition caught up and actually blew this model out of the water. And no—not everyone has to share your take that it’s overpriced—even if, in this specific case, you're probably right. Nobody. He didn't say it wasn't overpriced—but... Nobody.Yeah, I know—way too many negatives. But whatever, life’s too short to care.

Look, they didn't actually say it was overpriced—they just claimed they’re using better panels, a faster processor, and that it's "premium" (as if LG isn't premium too) just to push back against what I said. It's all just a counter-argument—nothing more. And if some people already called it too expensive, what are they gonna do now?
Look, that’s exactly what a debate is—people disagreeing, talking trash, and throwing out arguments. If Hawker and whoever else want to claim they're better, fine—but I can sure as hell say they aren't, especially since I've got the actual test results to back me up after being open about my stance.

Is this whole thing with the constant negations some kind of provocation or what? 🤔

Look, everyone doesn't have to agree with you—and even if they do, guess what? They can still argue—or just keep typing out endless walls of text.

You’re twisting my words on purpose now—I never said people shouldn't write about sausages. I just said I don't get why they're even bringing up sausages if the basic premise already aligns with what I'm saying. That's two totally different things, and honestly, it just shows you're ready to twist my statements the second you get backed into a corner by actual arguments.
Look, I’m not saying everyone has to agree with me—I already made that clear during the debate. Case closed.

I don't care what anyone says—it’s just not happening. People can talk all they want about how "advanced" things are getting, but let's be real: the tech isn't there yet. It's all hype and zero substance. Honestly, if you actually believe this stuff is ready for prime time, you're dreaming. It's just more overpriced junk designed to separate fools from their money. Period.

Of course they can—whoever said they couldn't?Look, what exactly am I arguing about? I said the price is overkill—you either agree or you don't. Just because it's slightly better in a few specific areas (not all of them, mind you) doesn't justify that massive price tag. Plus, it’s missing HDMI 2.1—which, if we're talking about the premium tier, is a total dealbreaker. That's it. Period.
Alright, since I kicked things off with that comment—tell me straight: do you actually think the price tag is worth what you're getting?

Look, the guy’s got every right to think the price is fair for what he's getting—fair enough. I'm just trying to drag this conversation back onto the rails because it's clearly gone off the deep end.

Look, I don't care if someone thinks the price tag is justified—feel free to list out your little reasons if you want—but that doesn't mean I have to agree with them. Especially when those "reasons" are just straight-up guesswork. I can explain exactly why your logic is flawed, and honestly, I think I’ve made that pretty damn clear already. This is just a normal debate.

Do I seriously have to hold everyone’s hand here—literally slap some sense into people—and babysit them like toddlers? Just saying "no, you can't do that" after I've already dropped countless warnings and reminders on everyone—and specifically on you—to stop this exact behavior? Seriously?

Which exact part am I repeating—is it because some people clearly didn't get what I was saying in the first place? This whole debate has devolved into nonsense that has absolutely nothing to do with my original point.
Take my hand here—I didn't think it was actually that big of a deal. Or better yet—just give me the breakdown.

Who actually deserved the ban? Them. Period. (And yeah, the guy who told you that you weren't clean also dropped another post that got nuked—so they’re both gone.) I’m not about to go around swinging an axe at people just because they lost their minds over you and your constant provocations.

People aren't gonna stop calling out the mods for double standards—it’s because the controversial posts were flagged. I asked you about them ages ago, and you only finally decided to react after I called you out on it multiple times. Just because you finally stepped up after unfairly hitting me with a partial ban doesn't mean you're off the hook for shitty moderation.

EDIT: From what I can see, none of the controversial posts are even getting flagged. If I’m seeing this right, the post is still sitting there untouched—no penalty. And then you’ve got Formula 1, who keeps telling me I’m just "messing around"—even though I always back my points up with actual arguments—and basically provoking me into being the bad guy on the audio boards. Still no punishment for him. PATHETIC.

Look, I wasn't being offensive—it’s just double standards at this point. I got poked with those same stupid car analogies, all that nonsense about panel types, and the constant, mindless chanting that Sony is somehow "premium" and better when actual tests prove the exact opposite. So yeah, I wasn't taking shots.
What part of this isn't clicking for you? I wasn't just arguing with myself—people were straight-up calling me out and hitting me with comments on my posts. That’s literally what this whole forum is for.
If I push their buttons, they can put me on ignore or report my "offensive" posts—whatever—but they don't get to talk trash. You basically just implied they were provoked, so now you think it’s okay for them to insult me? Please. I was pissed because Formula 1 keeps baiting people with their bullshit statements and throwing around fake accusations—so yeah, I told him off. I gave him that classic, "Sorry if I misunderstood your absolute garbage," line. Jeep gets a red card.
Double standards—total joke. Quote: Dubai.

I'm ready. Send over the text you need me to rework. I’m not about punishing people for stuff they did in the past—period. So they're acting fine now? Please. You’re the one who started this whole wave of provocations again—don't even try it. Everyone’s been watching how you play the game lately, and honestly, you’ve basically earned this backlash all by yourself. Nobody else is to blame for this mess but you.

Talk about irony—you claimed you were starting a partial ban for me based on my "total contribution" to this forum, rather than just this specific thread, yet all those accusations and warnings you threw at me lately? I already told you they weren't even accurate. And as for this whole argument breaking out—it wasn't intentional, by the way—I honestly think if we hadn't gone there, we wouldn't have uncovered half this useful info. It wasn't just about the price, either; I’ve put plenty of value back into this topic and the community at large.
And I didn't start anything—because if I did, my opening post would have to be sanctioned, and they'd have to explain why it was so "provocative" and "inaccurate."

Look, if you really need to lecture me about something as heated as repeating that the price-to-performance ratio sucks, go ahead—if it bothers you that much. But I already told you: this debate spiraled out of control like it always does, and people lost sight of the actual point everyone was pushing back against.

Quote: Dubai, was I just talking to myself here? Honestly, I felt like I was being repetitive—which, yeah, looking back at my posts, was pretty obvious—but I only did it because the thread was spiraling into total chaos. I was just trying to drag the focus back to my actual point, which everyone seemed hell-bent on arguing against. I don't think it’s some massive crime, but if it is, my bad. A heads-up would've been nice so I could watch it.

Look, I make a claim that this TV is way overpriced for what you actually get. Then suddenly, the debate goes off the rails—people start comparing it to cars, guessing which factory makes the panels, dropping links to old model reviews, learning all the pros and cons... we end up learning how the competition has actually overtaken this model in certain areas, which honestly makes the whole debate useful and educational in a weird way—stuff that probably wouldn't have even come up if we hadn't been bickering. Clearly, people (not everyone, obviously) disagreed with my opening take, and the discussion went sideways, more or less. There's nothing wrong with me reminding everyone of my original point when the conversation veers off into car comparisons—especially since I laid out my arguments just as calmly as anyone else, even if I dropped a few blunt comments here and there (and yeah, I'll admit to being blunt, but I didn't write "garbage"). And I haven't addressed the fact that I was called "unclean" which, by the way, went totally unpunished.

All this just so my buddy Formula 1 can conclude at the end that, yeah, the price is too high and asks what the big deal is. If it's that obvious, why even have the debate, right? Nobody was forced to jump in, so I don't think I did anything wrong by pointing out the core issue when it felt like the thread was drifting away from the basic premise.

As for the guy who kept spamming that I was "messing around" and blamed me for the situation in the audio section of the forum (which was pure off-topic provocation and totally uncalled for), I actually gave him a sincere apology in case there was a misunderstanding. I expressed my confusion and used a colorful metaphor about "writing sausages"—which isn't even that big of a deal, but apparently, Quote: Dubai felt the need to bold that as a problem while ignoring the time someone called me "unclean." The kicker? He actually agrees with my main point. I said it without any provocation—unlike our friend Formula 1 over there.

I'm asking again: please drop the partial ban. It feels completely unjustified, especially since the reason cited isn't even this specific thread, but my overall contribution to the forum—something Quote: Dubai can't really judge given how long they've been moderating this subforum. Besides, I've shown that if you applied these same standards to everyone, plenty of other users would be banned too, yet they aren't.

Please, just apply the rules fairly and equally. If I'm getting singled out, then plenty of others (honestly, way more than me) deserve it too. Either the rules apply to everyone, or they shouldn't apply to anyone at all.

The old thread is locked—even if there’s still plenty left to say about it.

This part is sketchy

Megan Green72, the partial review isn't being denied because of one single post. It's based on total contribution to a specific sub-forum. Just letting you know it was just activated.
If the admins have anything to say, they'll speak up.

As far as I'm concerned, lock it.

None of this makes sense to me—Duba only became a moderator for that sub-forum recently, so there's no way she can accurately judge someone's overall contribution to the site.

It’s the last straw—this is why I triggered the partial review. The whole discussion was rigged so my input would be ignored while I'm the only one getting flagged—and that's after I even apologized to Formula 1 in a post! When I pointed out how illogical this all was, I just got told it didn't matter.

In that last warning, she cited a previous warning she gave me, but I already argued that the initial warning was totally unjustified. She couldn't provide any actual critique of my arguments.

The facts are simple: I've never insulted anyone, yet I've been hit with homophobic slurs from certain people, lies, and constant twisting of my words. Some users have even used sockpuppet accounts (strictly to mock me), but they get a pass—apparently, the rules don't apply equally to everyone. Then you've got people acting purely out of self-interest to mislead others just to sell cables. I won't waste words here; it's all easily provable. As for their "total contribution" and how they're still hanging around spreading misinformation, we'll see that play out in just a few examples.

Here's a prime example of how Olif acts like a clown and how the moderator just brushes it off with a little warning.

Olif isn't being a clown; we all know who this is about. There's been plenty of spamming, trolling, and provocation from various people across all threads.

Warning for Angelica

You're provoking too, so don't come crying later. Cut out the stupid comments moving forward.

Another warning for Olif:

Cut the crap—give it two hours and you'll be crying about how the trolls completely trashed this thread.

Here’s how John addresses us—and his pathetic excuse for why he thinks he can get away with it (spoiler: he shouldn't be allowed). He's been pulling this same crap for a while now, too.
I can't believe people still fall for this—seriously. You’re telling me you actually think that logic holds up? It doesn't. Not even close. Megan Green72 is completely out of touch if they think that's how the market works—it's just basic math, people. And don't even get me started on what Bradley Doyle36 is saying. Total nonsense. You're reaching so hard you're gonna pull a muscle at this point. The reality is simple—either you get it or you don't. Stop trying to overcomplicate things to make yourselves look smart when you're clearly just wrong. Period.

Another classic jerk move—they absolutely can't stand it when someone else gets treated with the same level of respect they demand for themselves.

Here’s how Olif cranks out his cables—basically watching him melt through his current stock just to pitch you guys on a fresh batch. And look, the fact that he swears by these speaker cables making a massive difference? It actually carries weight—he’s got a real reason behind it.

Look, I already told you—my old stock is melting away...

One guy’s got two electricians and the only speaker sitting in his corner—meanwhile, another dude’s been sitting on two electricians and the only interconnect for a while now.

They probably figured some shit out by now regarding how they're pumping them into the system...

If the first guy passes on that speaker, then Michael Ross43 can grab it—let him deal with the headache.
I'm putting a fresh banana plug on one side, and honestly, the other side has brand new forks anyway—plus that side works better with the speaker and gives it a much tighter grip.

I mean, if someone’s really feeling the itch, I could always throw together a new speaker setup—if that's even what we're doing here.

Look, if you want to keep things strictly by the book moving forward—just shoot me a DM.

There’s an endless amount of examples all over this forum—stuff aimed directly at me and my buddy Bradley Doyle36. I think those insults where Angelica called us losers and basically talked trash about our personal lives were scrubbed, but that doesn't change the fact that we were straight-up targeted with verbal attacks and insults.

I’m asking to have this partial ban lifted—it’s totally unjustified. It was based on some baseless warnings and this vague "overall contribution to the forum" nonsense. Since Joe has been moderating this sub for such a short time, there's no way he actually knows enough to back that up with real evidence—not that he could even show any proof without opening a massive can of worms regarding every other user on this board.

Look, if you agree with my basic premise but you're still picking a fight with me, I don't get the end goal here. And honestly—the wall of text thing? It’s not helping. I don't get it, and I have every right to ask for some clarity. How else am I supposed to approach this? If my "biggest crime" is just being confused and telling someone they're acting like a total clown—after providing actual arguments for why—then yeah, I guess I'm the bad guy. But seriously, that is such a minor thing that a ban is insane, let alone a partial suspension. Just be real with yourself, with me, and with everyone else on this forum: you were just fishing for any tiny excuse to sanction me. You couldn't find anything legitimate, so you dug through a heated debate—where people have said way worse things to me than I ever said to you—just to justify your little power trip.

Look, regarding that post where I'm being accused of faking a quote—that’s total BS. It didn't happen. I was just speaking in generalities—started the post using "we" to keep things broad. Nothing more to it. You guys only started coming for me after I said what I said—cut the crap.Look, I already went over this—I mentioned a few different users, then laid out exactly what I said (how this whole thing kicked off) and how people reacted to me. I even dropped a direct link to the comment I’m quoting. It was never my intention to imply that the F1 driver said it—I was just explaining how the debate started in the first place. Period.

Here’s that controversial post everyone's talking about—per F1's request.

Because I’m the one who wrote it—period. And you guys are too. They tried everything—literally every single thing they could think of.

Talk about some serious nerve. That was an incredibly rude thing to say.

It’s obvious from the jump that this isn't worth the hassle...

Pure trolling at this point—it’s literally exactly what I just said that started this whole mess. Now somehow I’m the bad guy because I'm trying to explain things to some guy who clearly doesn't get it? Please. It's obvious as hell—I even quoted the comment and dropped the link to prove it.

Look, you might get pissed at me, David Parker93, but this isn't even about logic anymore. I’m saying the price is insane—it's ridiculous—and then suddenly F1 jumps in and acts like it's "obvious" and exactly what I wanted? Are you kidding me? It’s like I spent days arguing with myself for nothing. Why am I being made to look like an idiot here? If it was so damn obvious, there wouldn't have been a debate in the first place, right?

Look, I’m not even expecting an actual argument from you on this part—and I sure as hell don't expect you to admit I'm being falsely accused of forcing anything on my colleague at F1. You're just gonna ignore it because admitting it would blow your whole narrative out of the water.

So, bottom line—I’m basically being told I can't even speak my mind here? Real classy. Idiots., Look, if I wasn't being straight with you—and if I was just making stuff up about why HDMI 2.1 is such a big deal—that would be a provocation. But that’s not what happened here.Yeah, exactly. I’m just sitting here minding my own business—so don't you dare come for me and blame me for the mess over on the audio forum. If I had posted something like that, I would’ve been slapped with a 100-point penalty immediately—no questions asked. No sanctions. Period.Look, I can’t even bring myself to write about people posting absolute garbage just to get a rise out of everyone—that's obvious trolling. But this? This is different. Accusing me of making a mess of the audio forum when we're literally debating the price of a single TV? And then claiming I'm "just messing around" three times in the same damn thread? That’s not trolling—that’s just straight-up nonsense. Honestly, it feels like the rules don't apply to me the same way they do to everyone else—like certain people just get a free pass to act out. Why is that?

Look, I’m not even gonna bother commenting on this whole "unsanctioned insults" nonsense—it’s just more noise that doesn't help anything. My actual points are being completely bypassed and ignored here. It’s like the only thing you care about is labeling me as a provocateur! As if—aside from that one joke about sausages and foam in a previous post, which was just a response to an even bigger provocation—I wasn't provoking anyone at all. But hey, I guess you need some excuse to justify the ban you already decided on.

Your comment about my reputation here is straight-up disrespectful—you weren't even around when I was racking up those points. And yeah, I got them for off-topic stuff and debates just like everyone else, but I’m not taking insults from people who think they're untouchable. You don't know the half of the direct, nasty crap I've had to deal with while these same users still roam free. What you're doing is just making excuses, and frankly, it's a pretty weak argument, no matter how much you try to dress it up.

Honestly, there’s zero reason for a partial appeal, and your reasoning for why it should happen isn't credible at all. I'm pretty sure your odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are higher than a moderator actually changing their mind based on the arguments presented—let alone actually addressing them point-by-point.

To the Admins:
If any of the admins are actually reading this, maybe just shut down this partial appeal request entirely. It’s completely unearned, and the logic being used isn't even close to being accurate or strong enough to matter.

Just to add to that—I straight up told the guy he was foaming at the mouth.

So what exactly are you still trying to lecture us about?

I see you've moved on to playing expert on video topics now.

Talking about this endlessly is just pure stupidity. It’d be great if you’d just shut it, rather than turning the video section of the AV forum into a total mess.

Stop lecturing people on nonsense...

"Picking fights"? Give me a break. I laid out my points, didn't use any ad hominems, and kept it real. Suggesting that *I'm* the reason the audio section is a wreck—now *that's* a provocation.

It's hilarious. I say a TV is overpriced for what it offers, a debate starts, people try to argue it's not, and then some guy "wins" by basically agreeing with me just to claim I'm rambling. So what—am I just arguing with myself while everyone else agrees with me? That's how this works?

And then you suggest I'm the one instigating? People have been coming at me since my very first post. I actually tried to end the loop a few times, but people just kept biting. Yep, it's all my fault—even though I'm the one taking the hits and the insults.