Whenever I’m taking some time off out on the coast, I make it a point—actually, it's a ritual—to head out for my morning coffee completely solo. I'm talking that specific breed of person who basically radiates a "don't even think about bothering me until I've finished this cup" vibe. It's glorious! I just sit there, soaking it all in—watching the people passing by, the scenery, the ocean, the birds... it's pure Zen.
I haven't lifted a single finger regarding this matter—nor did I ever intend to. Why? It’s the exact same reason I already explained to rustydrifter10. There is absolutely no way in hell I’m going to moderate anything for someone who files a report and then spends the next hour badgering the admins because nothing has been "resolved" yet. And honestly, this seems to have become a regular little habit of yours over the last year or so. Look, lady, I have actual priorities in my life that take precedence over your reports, your constant bickering, and this ongoing friction you have with LongSinceDark.
Since you insist on constantly dragging Nico into everything, don't expect me to move a muscle. And please, just stop pinning everything on me!
If only I were actually getting paid for this $3.25 / your little report... well, catch me in my BMW X6... Vroom, vroom!
Gary Cox4 said:We’ve got three properties on the market right now. A plot of land, an apartment, and a house.
I’ve been grinding away at this for over six months—running ads, calling real estate agencies, you name it—but nothing's sticking.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Like, which listings get the most eyes? Which agencies actually deliver? What are the best sites to use?
Look, just owning property doesn't mean you've actually sold it—you need a massive amount of patience. Six months? Honestly, in this market, that isn't even a long stretch of time. If you're trying to move land, you absolutely have to have all your ducks in a row. You need to know exactly what zone it falls under—residential, commercial, industrial, or maybe agricultural—and if it’s zoned for building, you need those official county zoning reports to show exactly what can be constructed there, including things like setback requirements and lot coverage ratios. As for the house and the condo, everything hinges on the location, the description, the floor plans, and—most importantly—the price. And regardless of the type of property, high-quality, professional photography is worth its weight in gold. Once you've nailed all that down, hit the major listing sites and partner with one or two solid agencies—maybe one big national firm like RE/MAX or Zillow Premier Agent, and another local specialist who knows that specific neighborhood inside and out.
Real estate doesn't just sell itself; you can't just throw up a quick ad and hope for the best. Best, Harold Taylor6
There’s a massive difference between looking at raw data and just being a total snob about it. Look, I'll be the first to admit—the sample size here is way too small to be truly representative of the whole country—but hey, that’s the kind of data people throw around in debates all the time. Whether you decide to take these numbers at face value or toss them out the window? Well, that’s entirely up to you! At the end of the day, statistics are basically just a fancy way of manipulating numbers to fit a narrative anyway...
gentlegull93 said:I’m asking you to please unlock the thread "anti-Mexican sentiment" because this isn't even political discourse like Harold Taylor6 claims, nor does it violate any rules within the Democratic Party sub-forum. Look, I can't police everything every single user says; I actually tried asking them what they were even talking about since it was irrelevant and warned them to stay Ontopic, but there's only so much I can do... It feels like I'm being punished here instead of the people actually derailing the conversation. I read this move as just another attempt by the Democratic Party moderators to drive me—and all us old-school party loyalists—off this site entirely. They’re shutting down threads with baseless accusations, giving no warnings and no chance to defend myself, which just forces me to keep coming back here over and over again. It’s just more proof of how those in power crush the little guy... There’s zero freedom of speech within the Democratic Party if you happen to be an eyesore to someone in charge. Honestly, it's no wonder everyone with half a brain moved over to Offtopic to start their own discussions, leaving the Democratic Party section to these people who basically helped the mods lock my thread. Who knows, maybe that user deni__ is actually a clone of Deedy's, or maybe Bearded bastard Cukin and Harold Taylor6 are working together to sabotage me on purpose... There are just too many unanswered questions and suspicions.
Also, based on what I've dealt with before, I’m asking that you please let me explain my side before you make any moves or decide to shut down a discussion like this.
Look, even though I don't think that was the intention behind the thread, people managed to dump so much nonsense into it within just an hour or two that, unfortunately, it spiraled out of control. Once things go south that fast, there isn't a single moderator or admin out there who can reel it back in.
I honestly can't control what certain users decide to type. I asked them what they were even talking about since it wasn't the topic at hand, and I warned them to stay on topic, but that's really where my influence ends. As it stands, I'm actually the one being penalized here instead of the people actually derailing the discussion.
So, please, don't point the finger at me—point it at the people actually writing those posts! It isn't fair to shift the blame onto the mods, in this case, myself, every time things go sideways. You're clearly just collateral damage here, though I'm not quite sure why you're framing yourself that way.
To me, that move felt like just another attempt by the Democratic Party moderators to push me—along with all the other veteran members—off the forum. They lock threads with baseless accusations, giving us zero right to defend ourselves or even get a warning. It's just another example of how the powers that be trample over the little guy. In the Democratic Party section, there's no such thing as a voice if you happen to be an eyesore to someone in charge. It's no wonder everyone with half a brain moved over to Offtopic to start their own discussions, leaving the Democratic Party space to be filled by these people who basically helped the mods shut me down. Who knows? Maybe user deni__ is actually a Deedy's clone, or maybe Bearded bastard Cukin and Harold Taylor6 are intentionally sabotaging me in some grand conspiracy. There's just too much ambiguity and suspicion for me.
You need to make up your mind, because you're giving me totally conflicting views here. Now, think about it carefully: is the fault lying with the massive wave of 49 posts that turned into political spam and mindless chatter, or is it part of some massive conspiracy to drive you (or whoever you represent) away from the Democratic Party? Me, starting the thread? Why on earth would I be an eyesore to you? And why do you think anyone is targeting me? Honestly, I have much more important things going on in my life than obsessing over conspiracies or trying to kick people out... Are you really that bored? Do you seriously think I'm just sitting here by my computer waiting for a chance to punish someone? If we actually had an agenda to kick people out—and trust me, I don't—we wouldn't be handing out 365 new chances to everyone.
I'd also ask that, based on past experiences, before you take any action or decide to lock this debate, you at least allow me to respond.
On days when the moderators have to go through and start deleting dozens upon dozens of posts—I mean, really clearing out the clutter—you have to realize just how much work goes into sending out all those individual notifications. When you consider that they’re scrubbing content that simply doesn't belong in the thread to begin with, you eventually arrive at the inevitable conclusion: nobody is actually going to want to take that on.
The mods have the power to delete a post and simply write—"a message was here, but it has been deleted"—right within the original author's thread, but honestly? I don't see why they would go through all that extra trouble! Especially since posts that get flagged often lead to a strike, and once that happens, the specific record of why the strike was issued usually gets wiped away—particularly during the appeals process.
This PPDF covers the topic of Lonely Heart—which really spans everything from friendships to romance—but let’s be honest, most people here are hyper-focused on finding love. Now, if you want to justify having an extra PPDF, you need a solid amount of content—we're talking more than one page, at least 20 distinct topics, and they all have to be relevant, with at least half being active. Since you aren't going to hit those numbers, that whole extra PPDF idea is just out of the question.
Alright, so here's the real kicker: why bother with all these different threads? You could basically boil down your list—"looking for a partner," "looking to meet someone for a potential relationship," "seeking someone for a possible connection," "searching for a serious long-term partner," etc.—into just two simple categories: meeting people for friendship and meeting people for romantic interests. That's it! Nothing else. If other users can't be bothered to actually read an Advertisement, well, that's on them—it's really just a matter of their own laziness. Why would we "clutter" the PPDF with a million different threads—which means even more stickies—and pile on a mountain of frankly useless work for the moderators, when the core functionality already exists?
It's pretty clear that people don't feel comfortable posting about friendships, or especially about setting up actual dates, in the general thread.
That's their issue! If anything needs to change, then specific behaviors should change, not the entire structure of the PPDF.
There is absolutely NO reason to split this up into so many different sections. At the end of the day, everything really just boils down to three basic things: - looking for love - looking for IRL friendship - looking for online friendship
Are we seriously expected to have 30 different sticky threads—and maybe even a whole new sub-forum?—just because one person wants to meet at a concert while someone else wants to go to a football game? Are people really not intellectually mature enough to scan through a few mixed posts? Give me a break! 🙂
By the way, it wasn't just an Internet Meme deciding to lock this on a whim; it was a unanimous decision made by all the moderators. So, if you're wondering about the direction this thread is taking, that should probably give you a hint.
Right now, we aren't talking about solidarity—this is purely about action, debate, and how people react to things. Posts get flagged and removed for plenty of reasons, but one big one is simple: if someone’s posts have been flagged, they clearly aren't adding anything constructive to the conversation, right?
Nobody is getting banned just because Deedy felt like it, and nobody is getting a partial or permanent ban just because he had a whim. To trigger a ban, you need an actual accumulation of points—and for a partial or perm, you definitely need more than just Deedy's personal opinion... So... Goodnight.
Look, no single decision here is ever made in a vacuum. Every move Deedy makes is backed by the entire CIA moderation team—myself included!—so when it comes to those administrative calls or general forum direction, it’s really a collective effort. Honestly, picking on Deedy individually just doesn't make much sense; every step he takes is essentially one we've all taken together. That said, I suppose someone still had to be the one to actually click the buttons.
rustymason82 said:I honestly feel like we’re all just circling the drain here—not in a bad way, mind you!—but there's definitely a sense of déjà vu settling in. I was just thinking about how much things change, yet somehow stay exactly the same, which is a bit of a paradox, isn't it? Anyway, regarding what rustymason82 mentioned earlier—and I do agree with them, mostly—it feels like the whole conversation around tourism is shifting under our feet. It’s almost like watching a slow-motion replay where you know the outcome, but you’re still captivated by the movement. I was chatting with a friend the other day—she's a total Zagorje girl at heart, always talking about the countryside—and she was saying something similar about how people's expectations have totally evolved. It’s not just about visiting a place anymore; it’s about the *experience*, the vibe, the whole nine yards. And really, isn't that true for everything lately? We want depth! We want soul! But then again, maybe I'm just overthinking it. Perhaps I should stick to my coffee and leave the heavy lifting to the experts. Still, it’s fascinating to watch these patterns emerge, don't you think? It makes you wonder what we'll be discussing ten years from now when we look back on this very thread. Probably something equally complex, if not more so!
I know that reporting this post probably won't accomplish much—honestly, I'm not holding my breath! It feels like the moderators over on the tourism board never actually go after anyone like a Zagorje girl—they’ve basically built themselves this little perfect little society that suits them just fine, and they're more than happy to stay in control of it. I don't find myself popping into the tourism section very often—it’s a bit of a rare visit for me—but whenever I do decide to drop by, honestly, I just end up feeling a little nauseous from reading all these posts by certain Forum Users. It’s quite overwhelming! When are the moderators on the tourism board actually going to start doing their jobs? I know I’m probably going to catch some heat from the moderators for my post on this thread—and honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if I get penalized—but it feels like funny how certain people, like that Zagorje girl, seem to get a free pass? It’s just frustrating because her post is full of insults and political nonsense that has absolutely no business being discussed on a tourism forum!
You posted this on Saturday morning at exactly 9:02—I saw it! Then, by 9:12, you’re already throwing around these baseless assumptions—it only took you ten whole minutes! Just ten minutes! — honestly, sometimes that’s all it takes to change the whole vibe of a day, isn't it? Whether you're just getting settled or finally catching a breather, those tiny pockets of time really do add up! It’s already over! Honestly, with everything that’s gone down—and if you’re rarely even around the Tourism boards—why on earth do you think you’re in any position to claim she never gets penalized? It just doesn't add up. And besides, if the moderators don't happen to agree with your specific take, suddenly they "never do anything"? Give me a break! Well, listen, rustymason82—Happy Easter to you!
granitefalcon26 said:I read through that post, and honestly, I don't see any kind of insult here—none at all! A Forum User is entitled to share their opinion, just like you are. Everyone’s got a right to their own take, right? The moderators over in the tourism section are honestly some of the absolute best folks on this entire forum—really, they are! I’ve actually posted quite a few travelogues here on the boards! And honestly—I can say this with absolute certainty—Sandra Brown18 is easily one of the best moderators on this entire forum.
Thanks so much for providing those lovely rhymes and that wonderful summary! 🙂 In my defense—and I really mean this—NN is clearly more popular, mostly because I’m out here handing out cards like candy! 😁 🤣
Look, a moderator is just another member of this community participating in all these discussions—but you have to understand that just because you flag a post doesn't mean there’s actually going to be a penalty. It’s not like an automatic trigger; there has to be actual evidence that a rule was broken, which I assume goes without saying! And honestly, why would you expect a direct response every single time? If we moderators spent our entire day replying to every individual report—whether they actually made sense or had any substance behind them or not—well, we wouldn't actually be able to *moderate* anything, would we?!
Now, I don't mean to offend anyone here—honestly, I really don't—but I truly feel like Rachel Jones8 sometimes struggles to see things from everyone else's perspective. It’s almost as if she isn't quite on the same wavelength as some of the other posts in the thread. The magician, on the flip side, has occasionally picked up a bit of a snarky way of speaking just because some of our other users aren't always the sharpest tools in the shed!
I honestly don't think they were even on the same page. From what I can tell, Rachel Jones8 didn't even react to that specific comment. Since this US tourism forum is such a social community, we try pretty hard to stay within the bounds of good taste—we really do aim to moderate everything accordingly.
I decided not to delete this post because I felt people should at least have the decency to respond to the questions being asked. Even though—admittedly—it does technically break the rules, I figured I didn't need to go full hammer with a ban and a deletion right away. I thought it was more about keeping the spirit of the discussion alive. So, yeah. That’s where I’m coming from.
Your post is staying up, but you're getting a warning because people are circling back to talk about prices for the 15th time now. We just can't tolerate that kind of repetitive loop. Look, if people want to ask for free accommodations, they can—nobody is going to complain about them asking. But we aren't doing the constant price commentary.
It seems like you aren't quite familiar with the rules—clearly. Look, I have absolutely no intention of going back and retroactively deleting posts, whether they were written way back in 2011 or even just a few days ago. I mean, if we're talking about stuff from two or three days ago, sure, maybe—but look at the sheer volume of things you've pulled! You’ve been digging up posts from the very first page dating all the way back to 2011 that don't even fit the topic.
The very first post was written ages ago in 2011, though it was edited Last edited by nasmijanonebo: 05/19/2014 at 4:55 PM. , and back then, the rules were actually different. Why on earth would you assume the rules have stayed exactly the same since the very beginning?!
Good grief, are you REALLY—and I mean TRULY—this bored with your life?
I’ve already given you all the answers via direct message , and now you’re coming at me AGAIN with this exact same topic? Honestly! I even suggested you head over to the "Feedback and Tourism Critiques" thread—you know, the one where you can lay out your grievances so other people can actually chime in and weigh in too. But no, instead we get this? p.s. Just a heads-up, posting private messages here is against the rules.
Look, here’s the thing. You wrote quite a massive amount there, but honestly—the whole situation is actually very simple and straightforward. One part of your question was already covered by NN, and I’ve given you my take on the rest.
So, basically, this forum has various threads dedicated to all sorts of different subjects. We try our best to stick to specific guidelines and rules for certain topics. Part of those rules is that we stay focused on the subject at hand—we shouldn't wander off into other areas. If a conversation drifts too far from the main point, it really ought to be moved over to the appropriate thread or topic instead.
I think you might have slightly missed the mark regarding both the subject matter and the nature of the inquiry itself. "Off-topic" exists as a catch-all space for just about anything, but even then, we try to avoid rehashing things that are already clearly laid out in the PDF. In either case, the core purpose of your long explanation sort of missed the actual point of the thread 😁 . Maybe it shouldn't have been deleted entirely, but moving it was definitely the right call. It’s one of those "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situations—if it gets deleted, people complain; if it stays, it’s messy. If it makes things easier for you, I can go ahead and delete link1 and link2 myself. Personally, I believe that even moderators aren't always right or perfect—not that we try to be difficult!—but we really do just do the best we can. I'm honestly not sure what else I can say to clarify this for you.
Just wanted to jump in here—if anyone’s looking to drop some suggestions, there’s actually a dedicated thread for that over at: . It probably shouldn't be hanging out in the off-topic section anyway, right?