Posts by bluecyclist64

Jonathan Wright2 said:You hit the nail on the head with this one..
You read a book, you compare facts, you dig deep, you analyze...
...but then questions like "what's your critique?" or "where's your counterargument?" basically go out the window;
"Which book did you read?"
"Are you even sure you read the right one?"
"Why'd you bother reading it?"
"Show me proof you actually read it!"
"Give me the exact source, word for word, comma for comma.."
"Why do you even have an opinion?"
"Why are you calling Tito by his last name!?"
"Why do you think differently than me?"
"Why do you have a personal opinion?!"
"Why are you comparing things?"
"Where are your sources for that comparison?!"
Just write exactly what you're told and don't dare think anything differently than how I think... yeah, basically that.

It's this kind of mindless conformity that absolutely kills a forum.

You can keep crying about it until the day after tomorrow if you like, but the bottom line remains unchanged: you’ve been caught in a lie more times than I can count.
Which is more lethal for a PDF titled *History - "The Follow-through"* (read: getting caught in a lie): simply lying, or outright falsifying the data?🙂

Rachel Richardson said:👍

The core issue really comes down to consistency and transparency.
Take the way Arthur Smith15 was targeted—that's a perfect example.
A user can violate the rules, insult you, and insult me, yet somehow it's deemed "not controversial"?

If the rules exist, they need to apply to everyone equally.

He didn't insult you at all. If you look closely, everything he wrote is backed up by the actual evidence found in your own posts. So, what exactly is the issue here? It’s the classic Dunning-Kruger effect in action, isn't it? It’s truly fascinating—and frankly, a bit exhausting—to watch how often people fall right into that trap. You see it everywhere, from local town hall meetings to high-level corporate boardrooms. There is this pervasive, unshakable confidence that stems purely from a lack of actual understanding. They don't know enough to realize just how much they're missing, so they march forward with absolute certainty, convinced they've mastered a subject they barely grasp. Personally, I’ve spent enough years navigating complex systems to know that true expertise usually comes with a healthy dose of doubt, not loud-mouthed arrogance.?
Such triviality is hardly fitting for someone contributing to this forum—especially one who speaks five or six languages and works hard enough to put food on the table for several children.🥳

lonetrucker4, do me, would you please just list out how many cards and total points I've racked up from you? Since I'm apparently so incredibly privileged...🤣
Let's see who actually managed to collect more.

Kyle Nelson2 said:I always figured the whole point of this forum was the debate itself, rather than just obsessing over hard facts.
🤔

Anyway, historical facts usually decide who actually won, right?

Honestly, facts are overrated, especially when you consider we’re essentially living in a Matrix.

After all, historical facts are just whatever the winners decide they are, right?

Brilliant observation!👍
It turns out fascists were only "bad" because they lost the war. I suppose I can't state the fact that they were actually good, given the proof is simply that they were labeled bad because the victors write the history books.
It’s a grim thought.

Jonathan Wright2 said:Look, there's nothing wrong with saying that a moderator is entitled to their own opinion. It’s just common sense, really.
You’ve gotta have a stance—otherwise, what's even the point of being on this forum? If you don't have an opinion, you're basically just taking up digital space. Your whole role here would be totally hollow if you weren't willing to actually stand for something.
Look, being a moderator? It’s honestly not as easy as people think—not even close. Everyone thinks they can just jump in and boss people around, but they have no clue how much of a headache it actually is.
Trying to balance out the content in this PDF is honestly such a massive headache—it’s an absolute beast when it comes to sheer volume. Just trying to get everything to sit right is proving to be a real challenge.

It happens more often than you’d think—lonetrucker4 just straight-up tries to strip people of their right to have an actual opinion around here.
For instance...
Look, when I write about Stalin, I’m sticking to his actual surname—Džgašvili.
So, this guy is actually asking me why I don't just call him Stalin... seriously? Like, give me a break. I mean, I get it—everyone wants a little bit of that "strongman" energy sometimes—but calling yourself a dictator from the mid-20th century isn't exactly the flex you think it is. It’s just weird. Honestly, if people started naming themselves after every notorious figure in history, we'd never get anything done on these forums. Just a thought.
Ready when you are. Just drop the text, and I'll get to work rewriting it from scratch.
Can I just point out that lonetrucker4 is actually using "Inter-net" instead of the actual word? Seriously, what is going on with that guy?
And why on earth is it written like that?! Seriously, what is even going on here?

Well, fine then... he gets it.

It’s honestly such a massive cliché that shouldn't even be up for debate—it's common sense, really—but apparently, ZO decided to go in the complete opposite direction.

Or, you know, just straight-up deleting posts.
Just putting out a different perspective here.
Instead of actually letting a real debate break out from all that, he just folds—falling right back into that sterile, sanitized bullshit.

History is only as alive as we make it—it lives and breathes based on how much we actually bother to keep it kicking.
If we end up killing it off under the weight of a moderator’s gavel—using their own personal ideology as the weapon—then we’re basically looking at the start of the Mortal Kombat PDF version of history.
We’re just heading right back into the same old loop—doing the exact same thing, thinking the exact same way... again.
So, what’s even the point of arguing if we’re all just saying the exact same thing?!

Here he goes again, like a broken record, always the same old story...

Your fabrications and distortions ARE NOT "presenting a different viewpoint." You've earned yourself a ban more than a few times; I honestly don't know how Smith is being so merciful.
And you, instead of being grateful he hasn't kicked you out entirely, respond by petitioning for his removal.
You’re quite a character.

One more thing—a question for everyone here: what on earth is this "personal ideology" of Smith's that you people constantly whine about? Is it Canadian? Communist? Anti-fascist? Environmentalist?
Come on, tough guys: does anyone actually have the guts to answer that?

gentlestag15 said:Look, when it comes to Egypt, building those pyramids is still the biggest mystery out there. It’s what captures everyone's imagination. Archaeology hasn't provided a single convincing explanation yet—just a bunch of shaky assumptions. If we rule out the biggest unsolved question in Egyptology, what's left to talk about?
How Nefertiti did her makeup or what she wore?

Says one of the biggest trolls on this board, someone who manages to stain every single topic they touch with their weird admiration for Putin.🙏

There you have it. This kind of approach to history is precisely why lonetrucker4 is so unpopular.
Everything is treated as a cover-up or a mystery, as if we won't uncover the truth until they finally open up the archives in Belgrade and Sidonia on Mars.🤣

Jack Cook7 said:For God's sake, people are actually getting yellow cards just for calling an Egyptologist a jerk.

Turn off the Internet, unplug the cables, let's go fishing. Forget people's intelligence, man. Just forget it.

The card might be yellow, sure, but you can't ignore the fact that the New World Order is pulling the strings behind it. This isn't something you should take lightly.

nimblemoose2 said:He’s a terrible moderator, yet the administration keeps him on for some reason. He’s completely soured my interest in history.

So, just because he made you lose interest in history, you're deciding he's a bad moderator?
From what I can see, most of you lack any actual substance behind these complaints—unless there are a few exceptions I haven't noticed.

That story from issue number 99 was truly exceptional. It’s one of those pieces well worth revisiting.👍

I certainly hope they at least mentioned that it was inspired by the original short story. The cold equation It was originally published in Sirius, issue number 80, by Tom Godwin.

graniteharbor502 said:What is even the point of Reddit if rustydrifter10 isn't around to see it!

And honestly, leaving without a signature is just weak.🎉

Jeffrey Adams said:Can't you just resist the urge to mock the victims of anti-fascist or communist terror on this platform?

Or are you suggesting that the mass graves from the era of totalitarianism are just some fabrication invented by "fascists"?

Of course, nobody says a word when people are being trashed on the other side of the aisle—or, as Joe Biden might put it, not against our people, but against yours.

Is this "us versus them" mentality actually the fundamental rule governing this forum and its moderators?

And why are you even chiming in? I didn't ask for your opinion.
I’ll wait for a response from someone else who enjoys spinning falsehoods.

Jeffrey Adams said:This rule only seems to apply when the post isn't reported by one of "your" people.

In 99.9% of cases, any post flagged by "them" gets sanctioned immediately.

I'm speaking from personal experience here. I am a victim of being ignored and dismissed; my threads are shut down without valid explanation or under flimsy excuses, all because of the constant harassment I endure from one of "your" moderators.

Coming to this forum has brought me right back to the days of the Soviet Union and its communist dictatorship.

Is there any safe haven for victims of forum-based totalitarianism, particularly those stemming from communist regimes?🤔

John Palmer9 said:Exactly... it's a shame that free speech is so restricted in the History section, making it impossible to have a calm, objective discussion about various historical events and phenomena, such as historical-atrocities-archive.com/2021/02/28/opera-singer-priest-executed-by-communist-regime or the cases of Italians in Cleveland who were murdered in 1945 simply because they wanted the city to remain part of Italy.

Don't be ridiculous—since when were those topics banned?

Linda King said:Jonathan Wright2 isn't some lost cause; he knows exactly what he’s trying to achieve by carving out this space on History. It’s far from innocent—it's just wrapped up in neat little cellophane packaging.

That’s most likely the case, though there is always a chance his gears aren't quite meshing properly.
In any event, here is a message that both he and the rest of the populists should be able to grasp:

Jonathan Wright2 said:Do you actually have any concrete evidence that this Initiative or Petition even exists?
If I were being honest, I’d actually vote in favor of your replacement. You clearly have a deep grasp of History and a genuine command over the subject matter; you’re well-versed in ways most people aren't. Honestly, you possess all the qualities of a solid moderator—you handle historical facts with precision and have a real talent for chronicling the passage of time.

What a spineless, pathological liar you are!

Even if the "Guns of Brixton" have finally gone silent, thank goodness there are still a few folks on Reddit who can't stand the mindless nonsense coming from the masses. Pay attention to this:

Jonathan Wright2 lonetrucker4 said:Dear colleague,

Allow me to introduce the underlying reason why this communication was ever established in the first place.

On October 5, 2020, I decided to launch an internal survey among the members of the PDF group. I wanted to get a real sense of the current climate—a situation that had become an immense burden for many participants. To be blunt, the atmosphere had become suffocating due to Oštrić's sanctions, blatant censorship, and the systematic suppression of open debate and free thought.

We conducted a survey among 115 members of the PDF History group.

Based on a sample size of 115 respondents.
105 replies;
_______________________

76—against lonetrucker4
15 – Neutral or Undecided
6 – Irrelevant / Uninterested
8 - regarding lonetrucker4

Seventy-six members have turned against lonetrucker4. I’m feeling pretty bitter about how lonetrucker4 handles the moderation here. To be blunt, his approach is nothing short of systematic censorship. He has this habit of suspending anyone who dares to hold a different opinion and banning any participant who challenges his specific worldview or core ideas. It feels like he’s trying to force a single, curated version of history—specifically that outdated propaganda from the Yugoslavia era—as the only acceptable narrative. There is simply no room for personal perspectives, unique stances, or independent theses. Instead of fostering discussion, he moderates through restriction. He stifles the community and enforces a rigid conformity that breeds widespread resentment. By crushing any spark of dissent, he’s killing the enthusiasm of the users and destroying any chance for a truly free, open debate. Ultimately, he’s undermining the very purpose of having a forum in the first place.

Fifteen neutral or undecided members. They aren't actually part of this debate regarding World War II, nor are they specifically embroiled in the ongoing dispute with lonetrucker4. However, they clearly recognize that he is merely pushing his own personal ideology and abusing his authority as a moderator.

Six irrelevant or uninterested members. He mentioned that he’s aware of some of the ways lonetrucker4 tends to intervene, but frankly, not enough to actually align himself with the Initiative. He seems intent on staying on the sidelines, mostly because he wants to avoid getting dragged into the various topics where lonetrucker4 insists on imposing his own personal set of rules. It's been noted, however, that there are clear signs of an exclusionary attitude at play here.

Eight people standing up for lonetrucker4. He’s leaning heavily on the old "law and order" defense, claiming he stepped in to restore discipline because there hadn't been an active moderator around for ages. He’s essentially positioning himself as the lone sentry standing guard over the community, acting as if he’s the only one willing to do the heavy lifting. It’s a classic move—portraying himself as the indispensable stabilizer while simultaneously forcing his own worldview on everyone else under the guise of maintaining decorum.

Everyone surveyed was incredibly candid about the situation. There is a clear, widespread consensus that Oštrić is aggressively pushing his own worldview, essentially attempting to force a single, narrow ideology on everyone else through sheer intellectual intimidation.
Once the survey wraps up, we have a concrete set of action plans ready to roll out.
Here are my suggestions;

There’s a public poll running over on Reddit.
2. Note to the administration
3. Individualized, coordinated pressure.
4.boycott
5. ?!

There is a growing consensus among the community that the History subreddit should be run without any moderators at all.
It might be about time we breathed some actual life back into this forum. We need more freedom for genuine debate, along with a steady influx of both long-time regulars and fresh faces to keep things moving.
No filters. No holding back.
Moderation oversight should be strictly limited to penalizing outright insults, personal attacks, or any similar instances of indecent conduct. That’s really all it should be for.

You’ve officially checked the box in the poll as a member who is... For lonetrucker4.

Good evening.
Jonathan Wright2

I still have additional data on hand—for instance, the full list of survey respondents—but I don't see any reason to make that public just yet.

Ugh.

Linda King said:Take my name off that list you’re passing around. I never signed up for any Initiative; it looks like you took my participation on the topic far too loosely.

Please, if you actually have that list, just post it. Or send it to me directly.
I guess I’m clearly neither depressed enough nor a fascist, otherwise those anti-fascist martyrs would have sent it my way already.

Jamie Williams6 said:Alright, Nick,

It’s clear that whatever is written in red in your signature is still eating away at you. Even after a full month, you haven't been able to formulate a decent response. Honestly, feel free to move this political discussion to a separate thread. I have absolutely no interest in debating anyone who feels entitled to belittle others or resorts to sexist insults to make a point. I'm opting out.

It’s quite a spectacle, really. You have everything from that one woman who acts like she’s some kind of high-powered executive out of Cleveland—sending people on errands at 3 PM and calling them idiots or morons just because they aren't moving fast enough—to that guy, bluecyclist64, who spends his entire day labeling everyone a fascist and behaving like some outdated, stubborn relic from a bygone era.

People like you don't exactly make it easy for the rest of us to want to engage. Honestly, decent society doesn't have much room for that kind of attitude.

I notice that nobody seems to be calling you out on this, so I figured I’d at least offer a word of caution: it isn't particularly noble to spread falsehoods.
What kind of infantile slander is this, claiming that I label everyone a fascist? Honestly, if I were to call my friends, like Kiss or Katherine, fascists, I might as well just slit my own throat and jump into a canyon. Actually, forget the canyon—I’d probably just crawl into a hole and die of pure, unadulterated shame.🙈
It isn’t polite to insult the drivers, even those bringing up the rear.🙂
I realize it might be difficult to focus on your monitor and keyboard through all those tears, but do me a favor and be a gentleman: tell me exactly when I ever called you a fascist. Can we do that?😒

Jonathan Wright2 said:lonetrucker4 is a brilliant contributor here. He truly possesses a fantastic body of work, ranging from deep knowledge to a genuine passion for learning.
However, he struggles when it comes to his role as a moderator. He has leaned far too heavily on his own personal standards.
At the end of the day, he could simply remain silent, but this constant persecution of the forum's user base just makes no sense..
Who is left to debate when there's nobody else around?

Persecuting the masses...🤣

If you're looking for "masses," go hang out in the chat rooms or those threads about Turkish soap operas, pop music, and horoscopes. That's where the crowds live.

In sub-forums like History, Social Science, Natural Science, and the like, we don't need crowds. We need two types of people: those who actually know something, and those who genuinely want to learn. Of course, those roles often overlap.

Honestly, just head over to Alternative if you want to spend your time making up resistance movements to your heart's content. Dragging things out in the History section just exhausts both you and everyone else.

Jeffrey Adams said:Anderlon is playing the innocent bystander, acting as if all this chaos surrounding lonetrucker4 doesn't concern him. He seems to think he can just wait it out, hoping the passions will cool down so he can return to business as usual. But to put it bluntly, Oštrić has made a mess of things in several ways: he acts on whims, insults others, discriminates, and tries to force his specific ideological and political worldview down our throats. In short, he’s behaving like a dictator who thinks he's untouchable—as if he exists above the rules and we are all merely his subjects.
The truth is, the responsibility also lies with Erik in his capacity as director, and with the administrators who fail to respond to complaints, contenting themselves with moderator explanations that simply don't hold water.
I understand them; it isn't easy for them to maintain a united front, but when it comes to documented, heavy-handed insults, something has to be done. Not everyone is going to behave like boldbadger1, bowing their head and submitting to a dictatorship.

We drove the invaders out over three centuries ago, yet we still haven't fully shed their customs, even while we swear by democracy and tolerance. The whole point of being tolerant isn't to tolerate someone who agrees with you; it's to show tolerance toward those who think differently.

Aupička, Erik jumped into this fray headfirst—nobody else did, not even the director himself!😲
And who is that, if it isn't a mystery? And who is persecuting you on religious grounds, if it isn't a mystery?😒

Jonathan Wright2 said:If lonetrucker4 is acting against the interests of the forum, why would the owner, Anderlon, tolerate it?

Likely because it isn't in the forum's interest to let you try to pass off your fabrications as facts.
And then, to top it off, you try to justify your own insolence by invoking 1945-style censorship.

This is becoming surreal...😵

Every once in a while, some self-proclaimed "right-leaning" victim wanders onto this subreddit and starts spouting absolute nonsense about human rights. It’s an exhausting cycle. I find myself constantly having to explain the same basic principle: spreading disinformation, engaging in defamation, or trying to downplay heinous crimes is not a protected human right.
And don't even get me started on those people who try to apply consumer protection laws to these situations; it’s honestly laughable.
Jeffrey Adams, when you finally open up those coffee shops of yours, I suggest you walk into a Starbucks, sit down, and demand they serve you water all day long. Or maybe pick a specific craft beer—but make sure it's on the house.
Let me know how that works out for you.

wiredotter14 said:If you find yourself in need of a card slightly lower on the spectrum, let me know. $500 There really is nothing quite like the little Pascal architecture. 😉

And what exactly is that, if you don't mind me asking?🤔

I’ll admit the poster is a masterpiece, but I still don't quite have the nerve to actually sit down and watch it...🕺

Charles Ramos4 said:Come back, ševa, everything is forgiven 🙂

And that’s exactly my point. Ševa is just as much of an insecure, talentless jerk, but this hack is honestly about as exciting as a bout of food poisoning.☕