It is certainly a relief that you reminded me to delete that particular post of yours as well. 🥳 Given that the quoted content has also been removed. And yes—you received a penalty because you overstepped the mark. Moving forward, this will be the standard practice every single time. It applies to every user, regardless of whether they decide to leave the platform entirely.
What a mess—I ended up leaving this post flagged by mistake while I was trying to delete something else entirely. Anyway, I've managed to get everything sorted out and restored it. 😍
casualharbor9 said:It is somewhat difficult for me to wrap my head around the fact that no one else seems to have noticed these posts—especially since my response to tomatix was swiftly erased, even though I was merely suggesting he consult modern medicine to identify his specific issues.
Furthermore, you characterize my response as offensive, yet in the quoted post, there is absolutely no attempt at logical argumentation before the individual begins labeling education system employees as mentally unstable (this, naturally, comes from a user who has consistently demonstrated the logic and academic level of an elementary school student repeating a grade, a pattern evident throughout his entire presence on this topic). It appears that any "praise" directed toward those who utilize scientific reasoning, logic, and verifiable facts—which is a particular specialty of user 52_9, despite his endless habit of derailing discussions—goes entirely unacknowledged by this group. However, the moment someone suggests that proponents of the alternative lifestyle are simply delusional, such comments are promptly deleted or result in a ban.
I certainly grasp that the Alternative subforum is meant to be somewhat... unique... but theoretically, hate speech should be prohibited for everyone. ...unless, of course, the visionary designers of this site decide to rename the "Alternative" section to the "Asylum for All Kinds of Madmen, Mentally Zakinuti, and Stubborn Ignoramuses Who Are Forbidden from Trying to Protusloviti Because Marketing Being the Only Thing That Matters is the Rule"—just so no one accidentally confuses themselves by attempting to explain something, correct an error, engage in a reasoned debate, or point out an injustice, such as antisemitism.
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Regarding that specific thread—it is settled.
As for the off-topic remarks and insults, everyone seems to perform them with such calculated precision that it would be futile for me to begin purging everything immediately. I would end up deleting half the PDF! 😲
Additionally, if a user chooses to write that "Judeo-Masons are responsible for the entire New World Order," I cannot possibly penalize that as antisemitism. Good heavens.
Have you submitted those posts for review yet? We aren't stationed here around the clock, and even when we do make an appearance, it’s nearly impossible to catch every single thread and update in real time. Since I haven't been able to stay fully up to date over the last few days, I am certain there is a backlog of content that has slipped under my radar. If we determine that anything stands in violation of our guidelines, we will certainly remove it and, if the situation warrants it, issue a strike. Ultimately, it all comes down to a matter of time, nothing more.
It certainly exists. It all comes down to how the various specializations are structured and, ultimately, the specific curriculum taught at medical school. For instance, nutrition science is actually part of the coursework at PBF. As for why they decided to include that particular subject there, I haven't the slightest clue. It clearly aligns with the preferences of the moderators, so I suppose it shall remain as it is. 🤷
I shall reopen this topic once I have finished tidying everything up. Until then, you can expect that nothing of any particular significance will change.
northernhawk29 said:I am wondering how one might go about contacting a member who sent me a private message, because whenever I attempt to hit reply, I get this error: has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.
If you are trying to send this message to multiple recipients, remove apić from the recipient list and send the message again
The user in question is
However, they haven't been active on the forum lately—their last post was actually two months ago—so if I just drop a comment in the thread where they originally wrote, I suspect it will simply go unnoticed.
Well, if you don't have any other way to reach them, then I'm afraid there isn't much you can do. It's a bit like trying to call someone whose phone line has been disconnected; without an alternative avenue, the connection simply cannot be made. 🤷
Alex Cook said:Even if you were to disable that feature entirely, we still have the internal forum search engine at our disposal. For those individuals who possess the technical savvy to navigate it effectively, of course. 😬
copperstag95 said:I believe that when you click on someone's profile, it doesn't allow people to see all of your previous posts. Is there no way to turn that feature off???
It appears that the system displays the most recent 300 posts. 😁 However, you are correct; there is simply no setting to disable that visibility.
copperstag95 said:Where in the settings can I adjust things so that other people aren't able to see all of my posts?
It is essentially a public forum, so everyone has access to your posts; there really isn't a functional reason to hide one user's contributions from others, much like how a library keeps its collection open to the entire community. Of course, that doesn't account for any content that might have been deleted by moderators.
Charles Doyle6 said:Is there a way for me to filter my feed so I'm only seeing the specific threads I actually engage with or read regularly?
Think of it like this: whenever you decide to contribute a comment to a thread, the system essentially treats it as a subscription, ensuring you stay looped into the conversation automatically. Furthermore, if you simply want to observe a discussion without participating, you can select the "subscribe to this thread" feature, which you'll find tucked away under the "topic tool" located at the top of the post container.
You can manage all those followed discussions by navigating to the "Options" section found on the blue navigation bar just beneath the Reddit logo.
mistyhound94 As specified by: Why do you hesitate to be firm? Why allow such a specific style of discourse to take root in the first place? 🤷 It is truly disheartening to witness how an individual can resort to personal insults without facing even a shred of accountability. They seem quite intent on derailing the conversation, steering a discussion that shouldn't even be elevated to a top-tier topic into completely irrelevant territory. One has to wonder: will we simply stand by and allow these various clones and trolls to dismantle our discussions and disrespect fellow participants with such impunity?
I allow it up to a certain point, much like the other moderators do. Why hasn't this been elevated to a Top Topic status? It’s already garnering significant attention, people are actively contributing, and the engagement levels are steadily climbing.
mistyhound94 As stated by: We really need to nip this behavior in the bud immediately if we want to prevent a recurrence, even if that means handing out bans like candy. Personally, I have no issue with being banned myself—if my actions warrant it, then I’ll take the penalty squarely on the chin—but I simply cannot wrap my head around why someone should be allowed to get away with outright insults without consequence. Please understand, I hold no personal grudge against you, but by letting this slide, you are essentially sending a signal to every clone and troll lurking in the shadows that verbal abuse is acceptable. From this point forward, such conduct must be met with strict discipline. It is truly a disgrace that this is tolerated at all; rather than allowing such incidents to occur, we ought to establish clear-cut rules from the very beginning, ensuring that every instance of insult, trolling, or off-topic derailment is met with decisive punishment.
Members of this forum frequently tend to dance along the edge of propriety, carefully wrapping their provocations in velvet gloves to maintain plausible deniability. Consequently, one must exercise a certain degree of discretion and poise when engaging here.
mistyhound94 As expressed by: To be perfectly honest, this no longer feels like a legitimate debate led by serious thinkers; rather, it has devolved into a distasteful attempt at trolling and poisoning a discussion that lacks any actual scientific foundation. It’s a situation where bad actors can simply toss out various pieces of quasi-evidence to mislead people, which is quite unfortunate. There is absolutely no proven evidence that Chemtrails exist, so continuing to argue about their existence is nothing more than an empty exercise. It serves no purpose other than to facilitate the endless stream of repetitive posts that Patrick Miller3 seems so fond of churning out. ☕
That is precisely why we call this the alternativa.
mistyhound94 said:So, it’s Christmas, the holidays are here, and most of us are gathered with our families, and quite predictably, the moderators are too. I certainly understand that during this season they have their own real-life responsibilities to attend to, but one particular matter weighs heavily on my mind. Why is it that when certain reports I submit regarding blatant trolling and outright insults from users like dirindaj surface, they seem to be ignored by the mods? It is more than apparent that this behavior has been ongoing for quite some time.
Why is the verbal abuse of other members being permitted, specifically using language such as, I quote:
In short, does none of this warrant even a single warning card? 🤷
The moderator Carol Lopez23 simply noted that the bickering had gone far enough and that any further continuation would result in a ban. My question remains: why were the posts written prior to that warning not sanctioned after I reported them? Is blatant disrespect actually permissible within the alternativa sub-forum? It seems to me that I have received warnings for much milder infractions, yet dirindaj—who appears to be a malicious clone given his registration date and post count—receives absolutely nothing. I am looking for answers, thank you.
You see the dilemma, my dear mistyhound94... It is a classic catch-22. If you are strict, you are accused of being a dictator who stifles free speech; if you are lenient, you are criticized for being ineffective. When the situation inevitably escalates, Carol Lopez23 will step in to wipe the slate clean and hand out warnings, and then a new thread will surely pop up on the PŽK board complaining about how the moderators are driving people away from the forum. 🙂
We shall wait and see how this unfolds. Ultimately, someone will have to swallow their pride.
What do you mean by bias? If we were truly as subjective as you claim, half this forum wouldn't even exist, nor would much of the high-quality discussion found in this thread. Our goal isn't to drive people away; rather, it is to foster a civil and constructive dialogue. If grown adults find themselves unable to grasp that distinction, then I am truly at a loss for words. 🤷
It wasn't just your posts that were removed, nor was it every single mention of astrology that got wiped out. And yes—that constant "friendly banter" and mutual mocking is precisely why those posts had to be deleted.
I am well aware of the situation involving Plečko. I could easily go on about how many people ended up looking like absolute fools in that particular saga. ☕ But, as I have already stated, ultimately, it comes down to a matter of the law.
urbanwalker72 said:When you assert that "no one is privileged," you are essentially insulting the intelligence of any objective reader following this discussion.
Furthermore, you maintain the assertion that discussing astrology within a thread dedicated to the topic of "what is pseudoscience?" constitutes an off-topic diversion.
Furthermore, the moderator is... She brought the debate regarding astrology to a definitive close, firmly asserting her position that astrology is not what is pseudoscience, and she even issued a warning that any future mentions of astrology within this specific thread would be subject to immediate removal.
What should an objective reader take away from all of this? 🤷
Practicing astrology isn't actually against the law, provided that one avoids offering specific advice regarding legal matters or medical health; if they cross those lines, they fall squarely under the jurisdiction of the criminal law on quackery. It is quite a common occurrence to see people stepping into that territory, particularly when it comes to prescribing health-related guidance, which can be quite problematic.
There are certainly circumstances far more egregious than a mere disregard for the law. To illustrate, one might consider how even during his presidency in the USA, Ronald Reagan was known to seek counsel from an astrologer when faced with making significant decisions.
I must respectfully disagree; engaging in such off-topic discussions would be quite a departure from our intended course of conversation. Just a single word? It seems we have barely scratched the surface of this conversation, much like a light drizzle attempting to soak through parched Texas soil. I find myself waiting with great anticipation to see how this dialogue unfolds. If we were to engage in a spirited debate regarding astrology—and I mean a truly biting, witty exchange where everyone takes a little jab at one another—it might actually be entertaining. Of course, not everyone would have the stomach for it, but I suspect those who have consistently maintained that specific, provocative tone would be most eager to participate. Then again, looking at why certain posts keep getting deleted, it seems some people are far more interested in being inflammatory than in actually holding a conversation! 🙂
If the government decides to let astrologists run the show, then so be it; however, if someone chooses to fall for their empty promises and ends up being misled, that individual bears the full weight of their own responsibility.
The subject at hand isn't strictly "astrology," even if that is the sole focus of the current debate. Consequently, our options are quite simple: we can either split this thread into separate sections or simply begin incorporating other topics into the conversation. To reiterate my previous point—any posts that failed to contribute meaningfully to the discussion were removed, and frankly, the identity of the author is entirely irrelevant. Every inadequate post is purged regardless of who penned it; no one enjoys special privileges here.
As far as I am concerned, astrology is not illegal (nor should it ever be 🤷), and I personally view it as nothing more than harmless entertainment. I haven't checked this thread since yesterday, so I am quite out of the loop regarding the recent back-and-forth.
urbanwalker72 said:In your estimation, why would my deleted posts have warranted removal?
Did you actually find instances of me harassing a fellow user within those deleted messages? If so, I invite you to quote them directly so we can all examine the context together.
Furthermore, there is certainly a presence of biased moderators here. While I cannot speak to whether there is an opposing faction, I possess clear evidence of moderators who zealously defend specific agendas on this platform. Naturally, I am unable to share the contents of private messages, as doing so would violate our community standards. And I make it a point, thank God, to always abide by the rules. 🙂
My issue lies here: my contributions are being scrubbed without any objective reasoning or transparent criteria.
It is because they are off-topic.
As I previously mentioned—moderator judgments seem to be subject only to those positioned "above" them.
And yes, there are biased individuals, though they aren't the ones managing the specific PDF thread we are discussing. 😉