Posts by hollowmason64

Chloe Murphy3 said:So, what even is an "appeal against a levy"
?

My bad, I actually meant the actual levy order itself—you know, the paperwork you pick up at the local Post Office.😁

But does filing an appeal against a garnishment actually put things on hold?

Since you’re dealing with commercial real estate, you’re definitely going to need that certification from Boeing.

As for the delivery side of things—sure, you can do it, but it shouldn't be classified as a mobile retail unit. Honestly, you just need to decide if that vehicle is actually yours or if it belongs to your company. 🙄

Karen Bishop2 said:Because the loan holder refuses to sell the vehicle! Do I even have any legal standing as a co-signer to demand that the car be put up for auction? And what happens when the bank eventually seizes the car?

Well, if things were headed that way, I’d honestly just file a lawsuit against them. In the filing, I’d immediately ask for a lien on the car—basically a legal freeze so they can't sell it or transfer the title to anyone else without you knowing...
Once they get a notice from the court about the lawsuit and that request, they’ll realize they have two choices: either sit down and work out a deal with you, sell the car, and reimburse you for those attorney fees you racked up, or take it to trial, where it’s going to cost them a whole lot more in the long run.

Maybe check in with Brian Edwards6 or one of the mods to see if there's a way to file an official report; they should be able to give you some guidance on that.

Karen Bishop2 said:I am seeking some advice. Five years ago, I agreed to co-sign an auto loan. Up until two months ago, the primary borrower was staying on top of all payments perfectly. Now, they’ve informed me that I need to go to a local bank and set up a protected account because my paycheck of $867 is at risk. From what I’ve read, it seems impossible to establish that kind of protection before the funds actually hit my account. The total debt currently stands at 3 $0.00 (due to two missed payments). My question is: am I responsible for paying off the entire remaining balance of the loan right now, or just the overdue amount of $1000? Additionally, if the primary borrower finds employment in the meantime, does the situation revert to how it was? Does the primary borrower simply resume their regular payment obligations as they did before?

Sorry, I'm a little confused by one thing—why doesn't the person who actually took out the loan just sell the car to pay off whatever is left? Or better yet, why aren't you asking them to do that?
Do you realize that if they start garnishing your wages, the overall costs are going to end up being higher since they won't be able to cover the full monthly payment anymore?

John Clark6 said:Well, if you’re asking whether the debt collector sends you a heads-up—they don't—not if you miss the window to appeal. Once that happens, a copy of the garnishment order is sent directly to your employer's payroll department to be executed... so, I guess the only person who might actually give you a subtle hint that things are getting serious is your boss, letting you know they received the order and will be deducting it from your check...

But yeah... you still receive the actual writ of execution itself, which gives you the choice to either file an appeal or just settle the debt.😁

John Clark6 said:Lion, look... if you're complaining about a garnishment order, you really need to attach those payment receipts—and I mean, is your residency even properly registered? You can't just talk your way out of this one; you have to file a formal appeal. If you let the deadline slip by, you're just going to end up looking foolish later... with legal stuff like this, there's really no such thing as a casual conversation
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ps. @Amy Williams2, I honestly have no clue what kind of mail you received, so maybe could you clarify things a bit? I don't think anyone gets a heads-up saying their wages are about to be frozen, right? Did you actually receive an official garnishment order? It shouldn't be all that hard to tell the difference between that and just some random notice 🙂?

Wait, how can you think they wouldn't send a notification before freezing someone's wages? 😲

feralhawk30 said:Hey everyone. I could really use some expert advice here because every single branch of Chase tells me something different. Here’s the situation: I’ve had this old debt hanging over my head for ten years, and I had no idea it would balloon up to $8333. Yesterday, they wiped out my entire paycheck because I didn't set up a protected account in time. So yeah, my account is frozen. I asked the bank if I could just take out an unsecured personal loan for the full amount to settle everything at once and just pay them back in monthly installments. A woman at Chase told me that’s impossible because my account is blocked—she claims they can't deposit the cash into my account, nor can they hand it to me in person. Now, that part makes zero sense to me. Is it actually in their interest to keep milking me for interest instead of letting me clear it, or is this just incompetence? If Wells Fargo approved the loan, they could just automatically pull the funds from my account to settle the debt; I don't see where the bottleneck is. Do I have to open a protected account first so Chase can deposit the cash, which Wells Fargo then uses to pay off the balance, or how does this even work? Honestly, I'm losing my mind dealing with these tellers; I feel like I learn nothing useful. Every branch gives me a different story. I’m heading to a different branch tomorrow because clearly, the people at this one don't understand what I'm talking about. Thanks!

JPMorgan Chase does have programs available for providing loans specifically intended to settle debts resulting from collections.

rustydrifter10 said:That's where we stand right now. It’s just temporary—mostly due to some technical hiccups and a few administrative things we need to iron out on our end.It’s about more than just handling the moderation side of things, too.

Look, whether your username happens to be sitting next to some PDF file or not, having admin privileges basically means you've got the green light to jump in whenever things get messy. If a situation starts spiraling and the mods currently on duty can't quite get a handle on the chaos, that's your cue to step in and clear things up. 🤷

Nicholas King said:Where exactly is this moderation issue hitting so hard? What's actually bothering you, specifically?

It’s not that I’m personally stressed about any of this, really. I'm just asking because there are a few different things on my mind, and that's just one of them.
Whenever things go sideways—or let’s be real, when everything just hits the fan—you always hear the same old excuse: "Oh, we didn't have enough moderators on duty." Honestly, what a joke. It's such a tired line. 🙄

I’m feeling a bit bummed out right now because one of the great mods from ZK just left. I’m assuming she decided to move on, since there wouldn't have been any real reason to kick her out.

rustydrifter10 said:Mostly they just serve their purpose, at least for those dealing with PDFs. We definitely need a supermoderator—we know that, and we’re working on it. Gastronomy doesn't have a supermod right now; bliss is handling Zodiac, though I'm mostly over there for other reasons. As for Religion, until certain changes currently being overseen by Stryker at the supermod level are implemented, mellowraven22 is helping out on Off to handle reports until we can find some backup for Dimi.

See, that’s where I start questioning things—this is a forum with thousands of active users, and are you seriously telling me it's that hard to find about 10 people in the short term to set them up? If they don't cut it within a month, just swap them out. 🤷

I mean, come on, this isn't a session of Congress; once you pick someone, you aren't stuck with them for four years, and if they turn out to be a dud, you won't be facing some state investigation for six months if you let them go. 😁
That's one of the things Seth and I have been grumbling about—that you guys move way too slow!
I really think you should aim for faster turnover. Maybe someone you thought would be great will fly away like a dove 🤣 after a few days, or maybe someone unexpected might actually surprise you. 🤷

Well, you guys went ahead and trashed my thread immediately... you could've at least given me a little bit of a hard time first 🙂
That was definitely intentional.. I know how you all operate 🙂

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm personally leaning toward not doing that...

..and there are several reasons for that. First off, being an admin is already a massive undertaking if you actually want to keep an eye on everything happening here and keep this whole community under control.
Not to mention how ridiculous it gets when someone tries to complain: for example, if Daniel Ward87 posts a warning in the Religion section and then someone comes running to complain... to whom? To Daniel Ward87 himself? 🤣
Honestly, it's just silly..
I used Caterpillar as an example because it always feels like I'm the one getting picked on by the women here... so you can look at this thread from a feminist perspective if you want.😳

And please don't tell me they should just go to one of the other two admins to file a complaint. Let’s be real—neither I nor anyone else on this forum is going to believe that one admin would just swoop in and overturn a decision made by another admin who thinks they were right to issue a warning.

At the end of the day, the reality is that our admins are already busy moderating the high-traffic threads, which require a huge amount of focus on their own. Claiming you can simultaneously maintain control over the entire forum while moderating intense individual threads without making a single mistake is, in my opinion, a massive overestimation of what any one person can handle.

So, I really think it would be a good idea for them to reconsider how they structure their schedules.😳

loneraven25 said:...honestly, looking at the big picture here, this entire discussion shouldn't even be happening because it’s targeting the personal life and actions of a moderator,
someone who just happens to volunteer his spare time on a forum, making things
simpler for everyone to communicate... ...now, if someone were to actually prove that he's browsing these forum pages during his official working hours, then sure, you might have some grounds for suspicion...
but as far as any other possible solutions go, I’m going to lean on his legal protections: The Code of Ethics for Federal Employees,

A federal employee is obligated, within the scope of their authority, to ensure the realization of rights and the respect of the integrity and dignity of citizens and other federal employees without discrimination or favoritism based on age, nationality, ethnic or social affiliation, linguistic or racial origin, political or religious beliefs or inclinations, disability, education, social status, gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis.

So, I really want to point out that you all seem to be on a bit of a witch hunt here, and by doing so, you're unacceptably interfering with his professional duties and his right to work...

A federal employee has the right to protection from harassment—that is, behavior intended to, or which actually represents, an affront to the dignity of the employee,
which creates fear or a hostile, humiliating, or offensive environment.

I can't even speak, otherwise I'd just end up getting my butt kicked. 😬

...but are you seriously trying to tell us he was chosen as a mod just so he could defend the dignity of the police on some random internet forum? 😕
What does any of this even have to do with how we talk on a message board? 🤣
And what’s next according to that logic? Handing out IP Corp addresses so they can send us fines at home for insulting a public official? 🤣

And yeah, sorry John, but you are deleting way too much—and honestly, questioning what should or shouldn't stay, even though Katherine has pointed out several times already that we try to avoid doing that as much as possible.

Lisa Hernandez3 said:You found a reason to react to that specific part, but there are plenty of other points in my posts here too. I'll say it again: if this thread needs a psychologist, we can easily bring one in—you really don't need to question anyone's motives for posting on a subforum, or go on about potential masochism and insist that you just don't understand a certain person. Someone will understand, if it ever comes to that. And I'm not really leaning into any "us" or "we" rhetoric here: everyone is speaking for themselves, and my last two posts were mostly directed at your own comments. Besides, if the discussion is about something, as you claim, then drifting, as you put it, isn't really appropriate in this context. Maybe scroll back through the thread a bit and see everything that’s been said regarding that aspect, and who all participated.

hollowtrucker77, I think we've finished our conversation. There isn't really a way for you to insult me more than you already did back when you were making a fool out of me, ignoring me, banning me, and blocking my access to the site, no matter how hard you try.

😢 Feeling a bit nostalgic today.

Lisa Hernandez3 said:😕 I was actually referring to this specific topic and the posts made by hollowmason64, rather than talking about LJES itself.

Are you seriously suggesting that I need to see a therapist? 🍿

Lisa Hernandez3 said:Alright, but what does the whole "if a psychologist is needed for this topic" part actually have to do with being in a relationship?

With that being the case... Literally. That’s how she put it—but honestly, she went a little too far with the insults, sticking her tongue out at everyone involved. At that point, trashing the whole group becomes a whole different issue altogether. 😁

Lisa Hernandez3 said:And how exactly can hollowmason64 contribute to this—or even the topic itself? (To be more specific, I’m referring to those two, well, minimal posts of hers where she "probes" Monica's psychology, if that's the right way to put it... though she's really just trolling. I suppose I could point out exactly which parts are problematic. But honestly, it doesn't feel fair, and I don't see much point in trying to explain myself or defend my position against that kind of hostility.)

hollowmason64 was actually pretty active on that thread—unlike you.
hollowmason64 follows LJES pretty regularly and almost always posts there—which is a bit different from how you handle things.
hollowmason64 always seems to have the luck of hitting on threads where our dear little Monica ends up getting "attacked, insulted, and belittled"—which is a pretty big contrast to how people treat you.

So, I figure I’ll let all of this build up enough context to make me worth listening to when I finally drop my take on which one... ☕

Lisa Hernandez3 said:You found a reason to react to that specific part, but there are plenty of other points in my posts here too. I'll say it again: if this thread needs a psychologist, we can easily bring one in—you really don't need to question anyone's motives for posting on a subforum, or go on about potential masochism and insist that you just don't understand a certain person. Someone will understand, if it ever comes to that. And I'm not really leaning into any "us" or "we" rhetoric here: everyone is speaking for themselves, and my last two posts were mostly directed at your own comments. Besides, if the discussion is about something, as you claim, then drifting, as you put it, isn't really appropriate in this context. Maybe scroll back through the thread a bit and see everything that’s been said regarding that aspect, and who all participated.

hollowtrucker77, I think we've finished our conversation. There isn't really a way for you to insult me more than you already did back when you were making a fool out of me, ignoring me, banning me, and blocking my access to the site, no matter how hard you try.

And who actually touched you, or mentioned... anything? 😕

Frank Williams7 said:It isn't even about "right vs. wrong" anymore. It’s about how people actually talk to each other in this thread and the ones next to it. Things went south when I stopped trying to play nice or just throw out some lighthearted jabs and instead started calling people out directly. Turns out, these forum users can't handle being challenged—not even a little bit. That’s on them, obviously, but it became my headache the second they started spewing absolute nonsense without any moderation stepping in to shut it down.

First you said you’d "keep quiet," and now suddenly you’re claiming that playing the victim isn't my style. Of course it isn't. I don't feel like one, so why would I act like one?

Colbert. Honestly, I don't know what to make of him lately. He’s got that whole late-night routine down, sure, but sometimes it feels like he's just spinning his wheels. It's fine if you want that kind of predictable commentary, but I need something with more grit. Just my two cents. kaže:
You're kidding me, I assume... 😕

You basically sank the entire thread just to take a shot at a few of us regarding small and thin dicks. Real classy move. Let’s take this public (!!!) They post those photos of themselves, basically implying we're all ugly if we don't fall in line. It’s such a cheap tactic. Look, setting that aside for a second—I haven't even been part of this conversation for the last few pages or so. I was totally out of the loop.

You think this is how a decent person behaves when they're arguing on LIES? 🤷
I'm not even talking about that specific post. I mean the whole strategy of baiting people with a post just to trigger a reaction, and then showing up later to whine like a total PZK.
If you can't handle a little verbal ping-pong, go find some other sport where you can shine all by yourself while an audience claps for you.
Family and friends.
Someone.

First off, let's get one thing straight: this thread didn't sink. You can easily check the timestamps on my post versus the last one if you actually bother to look. So yeah, you're just making stuff up.

I suggested we all post photos—not because I wanted to prove everyone is ugly, but to show that we’re all just normal people. I wanted to cut through the constant mocking of anyone who isn't "blessed" in certain departments (if you can even call having a small and thin dick a blessing), but clearly, my attempt at demystifying things was a total bust.

Look, Pljesak—I am definitely not the one for you. Anyway, that bit at the end of your post? Total classic. That awkward moment when you overstepped way too far into someone's private business, right? 😉

Thanks for the suggestion, but there’s really no need for that Whereabout.

Wait, I’m not sure I follow—are you saying that it actually bothers you when people react poorly because you don't see eye to eye with them? Like, so what? 🤷
You know, the more you write, the less I feel like I actually get what you're trying to say. It’s getting a bit hard to follow your train of thought.

Don't even get me started on how people react when they don't agree with you. Honestly, back when I was spending time over at LJES, I got absolutely roasted just because of the age gap. They were coming at me left and right, but hey, I definitely gave them as good as they got. 🙂...but honestly, nobody went running to anyone to complain about it. 🤦

Frank Williams7 said:It isn't even about "right vs. wrong" anymore. It’s about how people actually talk to each other in this thread and the ones next to it. Things went south when I stopped trying to play nice or just throw out some lighthearted jabs and instead started calling people out directly. Turns out, these forum users can't handle being challenged—not even a little bit. That’s on them, obviously, but it became my headache the second they started spewing absolute nonsense without any moderation stepping in to shut it down.

First you said you’d "keep quiet," and now suddenly you’re claiming that playing the victim isn't my style. Of course it isn't. I don't feel like one, so why would I act like one?

Colbert. Honestly, I don't know what to make of him lately. He’s got that whole late-night routine down, sure, but sometimes it feels like he's just spinning his wheels. It's fine if you want that kind of predictable commentary, but I need something with more grit. Just my two cents. kaže:
You're kidding me, I assume... 😕

You basically sank the entire thread just to take a shot at a few of us regarding small and thin dicks. Real classy move. Let’s take this public (!!!) They post those photos of themselves, basically implying we're all ugly if we don't fall in line. It’s such a cheap tactic. Look, setting that aside for a second—I haven't even been part of this conversation for the last few pages or so. I was totally out of the loop.

You think this is how a decent person behaves when they're arguing on LIES? 🤷
I'm not even talking about that specific post. I mean the whole strategy of baiting people with a post just to trigger a reaction, and then showing up later to whine like a total PZK.
If you can't handle a little verbal ping-pong, go find some other sport where you can shine all by yourself while an audience claps for you.
Family and friends.
Someone.

First off, let's get one thing straight: this thread didn't sink. You can easily check the timestamps on my post versus the last one if you actually bother to look. So yeah, you're just making stuff up.

I suggested we all post photos—not because I wanted to prove everyone is ugly, but to show that we’re all just normal people. I wanted to cut through the constant mocking of anyone who isn't "blessed" in certain departments (if you can even call having a small and thin dick a blessing), but clearly, my attempt at demystifying things was a total bust.

Look, Pljesak—I am definitely not the one for you. Anyway, that bit at the end of your post? Total classic. That awkward moment when you overstepped way too far into someone's private business, right? 😉

Thanks for the suggestion, but there’s really no need for that Whereabout.

What a whiner!
Honestly, some people are just such spoiled brats, running to their moms or their preschool teachers to complain about everything. You're really acting like that, rustydrifter10? 😁Honestly, whoever you think it is—those guys are just plain trouble over there!
You jump right into the middle of a debate, lay out your takes, and then, once everyone starts getting fired up and picking a fight over your opinions, you just give them that little offended little nose scrunch.

Lisa Hernandez3 said:My suggestion was somewhat sarcastic, though I suppose not entirely. If we are going to read something that carries a psychological undertation—you know, things like "you're just complaining" or "are you a masochist?"—then I would much rather it actually be decent material for a discussion. The example I commented on just isn't that. It doesn't necessarily have to be academic, but I do expect some level of substance from what is written. I don't really get the sense that part of this conversation is aimed at actually resolving the issue, which I guess is why people keep dragging psychology into it. In fact, the core of the debate feels a bit flawed. Especially if you find yourself caught in a loop—or whatever the phrase is these days—then there should be a point where you finally just stop. I haven't read the entire thread, so I can't say for sure how much you personally contributed to or triggered the situation, but it seems certain that you have a point regarding certain aspects. I agree that, first and foremost, this is really about communication styles.

Even if you’re using political correctness as a framework for your arguments—and I realize some of what you're claiming might just be pure theorizing at this point—the core takeaway should still be obvious: I suppose, ultimately, you’re trying to achieve something positive. All of that shouldn't serve as an excuse for the constant mocking, which really shouldn't have anything to do with whether or not you're being a "PC whistleblower." And let's be honest, you aren't; after all, this subforum exists specifically for that purpose, and you’re simply doing exactly what you're permitted to do under the rules. Now, a different issue arises if your "politically correct" approach was actually off-topic in that specific thread—or if it drifted off-topic at some point—in which case, you probably should have edited your posts to steer them back on track. From what I've been able to observe, however, it felt like it went beyond merely proving a post was off-topic; it started looking more like you were trying to prove something about yourself. That part isn't okay.

I mean, I'm not entirely sure—but either way. 😬

Of course you didn't... but you clearly felt compelled to jump in and lecture us trolls about how we chat and derail topics, all while discussing something you admitted yourself you don't actually have a clue about. But hey, you showed up and gave us your two cents anyway—so, whatever. 👍

Frank Williams7 said:I was supposed to write "in the middle school courtyard." Seventh grade. 🤦

🤣

Nothing less than "monstrous," huh?

This has absolutely nothing to do with language translation. You guys really stepped up... Condescending. Just like on that other thread, I gave you guys my answer, took the hit, and moved on. But instead, you all just keep dragging this out, obsessing over some "monstrous trail" of nonsense. And of course, in the very next post, you’d probably find the energy to write another damn essay about it. Seriously, what actually drives you people to do this?

There’s this specific way people use the word "handicap"—treating it like some kind of inherent obstacle or a built-in disadvantage. It’s a shame, really, because that’s exactly how people view anyone who doesn't fit the mold: the overweight, the short, the too muscular, or the too skinny. They just see those traits as flaws that hold you back.

Yeah, it exists. Discriminatory language. It’s everywhere. Honestly, it’s exhausting. What do you even call people like that? "Handicap enthusiasts"? Except they aren't actually handicapped, and they certainly don't have any centimeters to speak of. Thanks.

You're just proving my point: if you flip that logic on its head, you're basically admitting that Mark actually has a legitimate reason. Just looking back at everyone's takes. Then there are the people whose profile pictures prove they aren't exactly "just average Joes." Aside from being a total headache for Mark, it’s just weird when someone uses their physical appearance as a way to validate the opinions they post on this forum.

Everyone on these forums seems to be "gifted" in their own special ways. It comes up all the time in threads like this one. Obviously, it’s not a universal rule, but you definitely see those weird patterns where the ugly guys are actually good-looking, or the weak ones turn out to be strong. That’s why I even brought it up. Besides, I only wrote that post because I was honestly pissed off at how pathetic the moderation has been over the last few months. If the mods actually did their jobs, these discussions wouldn't even exist. By the time I finally posted on page 16, a whole barrage of provocations and mockery had already gone down—only it wasn't directed at me, it was all aimed at von Teesa.

Another woman on this forum just went through the exact same treatment.

Then some guy gets banned on the exact same thread—just because he didn't parrot the OP's opinion. He was just pointing out 286 different ways that having a small and thin penis basically means you're lacking functionality.

And now we just wait for someone to take the bait. Honestly, it feels pretty much in line with how this place operates. 🤦

Finally. Even if you actually buy into that whole "average looks" theory you’re typing out right now (which, to me, looks like a massive izmicaus after you blurted out something stupid in a moment of weakness).

Yeah, I said it in a moment of stupidity.
Then I reported the insults.
But nothing happened. No moderation response, even though they move lightning fast whenever someone directs an insult toward them.

So here I am. Explaining myself fifteen different ways in this thread to people who clearly don't want to get it.

You keep insisting you're hard to rattle, that you're tough, strong, and all that—so why don't you actually show some of that supposed backbone? Instead of jumping into fights like a coward and then immediately calling in the cavalry, the police, the UN Peacekeeping Forces, the blue phone, and the society for protecting forum members from insult?

I am not repeating it constantly.

This is a thread specifically about complaints and questions regarding how the mods handle things. My original post was meant for rustydrifter10. Unfortunately, she couldn't reply immediately, so things just spiraled from there.

Since you’re so hell-bent on mocking me by snidely labeling me some kind of "forum legend" (while—note well, insulting—insinuating that I personally declared myself to be some kind of forum legend and that I write from that position), let me tell you this:

I didn't say it snidely, and I wasn't trying to insult any of you. If I did, I'm sorry.

By the way, I feel pretty insulted by the way you guys are handling the discussion in this specific thread, too.

🤣

Frank Williams7 said:Well, you do it all the time anyway. It’s practically your routine.

Lately, I’ve been hanging around LJES pretty much every day, which gives me a front-row seat to your endless crusade for justice. It's wild. Honestly, people there are just straight-up rude to you—they insult you, they talk down to you... it's constant. In almost every thread where you actually show up and contribute, you eventually end up having to call out how poorly everyone is treating you.

It’s always the same group of people. Honestly, maybe the problem really is me. Maybe I should just crawl into some obscure, remote corner of a message board and stay far away from them. But that's just not how I roll.

Look, I’m still lost from that whole discussion in the men's corner, so I’m gonna ask you again—why on earth would you head to a place when you already know you aren't feeling up to it? 🤷

I’m diving into some threads just to see what kind of trouble I can stir up, regardless of which subforum they're in.

I know for a fact that some people on this forum are suffering from straight-up paranoia. Every other day, I end up stumbling onto these rants about "privileged" users.🙏But seriously—do you actually think people have anything at all? Exactly. Against you? Seriously? 🙄

Alright, Doc, since you're the undisputed expert on these wild forum games that have absolutely no boundaries—which specific individuals are we talking about here?

Look, if you're clearly not feeling the vibe of how people talk over there, I don't get why you haven't just hunted down a PDF that actually suits your style better. Why deal with the headache? 🤷

I already gave you an answer to that question.

See, there it is—on one hand, you’re complaining about how people talk to you, but on the other, you’re doing the exact same thing by throwing those little snarky jabs between the lines. 🤣
The difference is, unlike you, I don't have a hard time realizing this is just a forum, a bit of digital entertainment. I can either dish it right back or just ignore it... it's really not that deep. 🤷

Frank Williams7 said:Well, you do it all the time anyway. It’s practically your routine.

Lately, I’ve been hanging around LJES pretty much every day, which gives me a front-row seat to your endless crusade for justice. It's wild. Honestly, people there are just straight-up rude to you—they insult you, they talk down to you... it's constant. In almost every thread where you actually show up and contribute, you eventually end up having to call out how poorly everyone is treating you.

It’s always the same group of people. Honestly, maybe the problem really is me. Maybe I should just crawl into some obscure, remote corner of a message board and stay far away from them. But that's just not how I roll.

Look, I’m still lost from that whole discussion in the men's corner, so I’m gonna ask you again—why on earth would you head to a place when you already know you aren't feeling up to it? 🤷

I’m diving into some threads just to see what kind of trouble I can stir up, regardless of which subforum they're in.

I know for a fact that some people on this forum are suffering from straight-up paranoia. Every other day, I end up stumbling onto these rants about "privileged" users.🙏But seriously—do you actually think people have anything at all? Exactly. Against you? Seriously? 🙄

Alright, Doc, since you're the undisputed expert on these wild forum games that have absolutely no boundaries—which specific individuals are we talking about here?

Look, if you're clearly not feeling the vibe of how people talk over there, I don't get why you haven't just hunted down a PDF that actually suits your style better. Why deal with the headache? 🤷

I already gave you an answer to that question.

I don't see why you're playing the victim here, especially since that's clearly not who you are. And honestly, who said you had to move anywhere? If this kind of joking really bothers you that much, I was just suggesting you maybe look into a more "serious" way of communicating via PDF or just adapt to the vibe that usually rules on LJES. 🤷
At the end of the day, you admitted it's you versus a few others, so it might be worth considering if you're overreacting a bit. It's unlikely everyone else is wrong and you're the only one holding the truth.

Frank Williams7 said:Well, you do it all the time anyway. It’s practically your routine.

Lately, I’ve been hanging around LJES pretty much every day, which gives me a front-row seat to your endless crusade for justice. It's wild. Honestly, people there are just straight-up rude to you—they insult you, they talk down to you... it's constant. In almost every thread where you actually show up and contribute, you eventually end up having to call out how poorly everyone is treating you.

It’s always the same group of people. Honestly, maybe the problem really is me. Maybe I should just crawl into some obscure, remote corner of a message board and stay far away from them. But that's just not how I roll.

Look, I’m still lost from that whole discussion in the men's corner, so I’m gonna ask you again—why on earth would you head to a place when you already know you aren't feeling up to it? 🤷

I’m diving into some threads just to see what kind of trouble I can stir up, regardless of which subforum they're in.

I know for a fact that some people on this forum are suffering from straight-up paranoia. Every other day, I end up stumbling onto these rants about "privileged" users.🙏But seriously—do you actually think people have anything at all? Exactly. Against you? Seriously? 🙄

Alright, Doc, since you're the undisputed expert on these wild forum games that have absolutely no boundaries—which specific individuals are we talking about here?

Look, if you're clearly not feeling the vibe of how people talk over there, I don't get why you haven't just hunted down a PDF that actually suits your style better. Why deal with the headache? 🤷

I already gave you an answer to that question.

I think you were just mentioning a discussion you were involved in recently regarding "privileged" people, so you should probably know.
Personally, I'm totally over all this talk about privilege. 🙄

Frank Williams7 said:....

I don't really track which posts I've made here or anything, honestly—I'm only around once in a blue moon Godly enough to participate 😁
...though I honestly can't see why anyone would care about my total post count on here anyway. 🤷

That being said, lately I’ve been popping onto LJES pretty regularly, and watching you there, it seems like you're constantly hunting for some kind of justice. People are just rude to you, they insult you, or they talk down to you... it feels like almost every thread you're active in, you eventually end up dealing with some kind of backlash because of how people are treating you.
From my perspective, I have to ask—why do you keep going back to a place where you clearly don't feel welcome? 🤷

Look, I know there are folks on this forum who suffer from a bit of paranoia, and I stumble upon those rants about privileged people all the time 🙏, but—do you truly believe that people actually have something really against you personally? 🙄
It’s obvious the way people communicate there doesn't sit right with you, so I just don't get why you don't just find a PDF version of the content that might suit your style better? 🤷

rustydrifter10 said:I'm with you on that. Just give me a little bit of time to comb through the last few pages and sort the posts out. But either way, I still feel like trying to keep both threads looking the way they did at the very beginning is going to be a bit awkward. :/

The LJES isn't going to be "stifled," I just sincerely hope that the constant insults and unnecessary provocations aren't going to be tolerated anymore. There's nothing wrong with a good joke.

As for the new mod, the current moderation team will make the call. It’s super important that they pick someone they actually click with and someone they can work alongside smoothly. Once they make their choice, the admins—and ultimately Anderlon himself—will step in to approve (or not) the decision.

rustydrifter10 said:Basically, this is the most controversial part of the whole thing, and honestly, there's plenty of it scattered throughout the PDF. I don't think the LJES community needs to tighten its grip too much here; given the nature of the topics we dive into, a little bit of casual chatting, some off-topic banter, and even a bit of lighthearted teasing should be perfectly fine—I really don't see a reason to overhaul that specific section. What I am talking about is that unpleasant side of things where people start hurling insults, engaging in nasty trolling, or just being plain old provocative... That’s the stuff that shouldn't be allowed, if you ask me. At the very least, those kinds of posts should just be deleted.

If the kind of politics you’re talking about actually starts taking over LJES, the whole place is going to completely fall apart. Nicholas King used the perfect word for it—and honestly, let me tell you, it was a struggle not to just nod along while reading that. 😢)
I tried going down this road about two years ago, and honestly, it was a total wash. I spent months scrolling through threads, hunting for anything remotely interesting or fun to read, let alone something actually worth replying to. It just wasn't happening.

At the end of the day, the only one coming in here whining and crying is Frank Williams7. Honestly, if the entire moderation team is going to start policing everything based on one person's constant complaining, then screw that. I'm not interested in following a policy like that. 🤷

Frank Williams7 said:You're talking from a moderator's perspective here. I don't follow every single thread on LJES, so I'll take your word for it.

I just hope the toxic crap gets scrubbed (not that I'm a huge fan of banning people, but a girl can dream), regardless of which direction the conversation goes.

It’s just much easier to spot "The Weakest Link" when things get crude, rather than spotting the old-timers (what a ridiculous word). Specifically, I'm thinking about that guy "Devil in the Snow"—based on how you describe LJES, he was the perfect example: totally unhinged and constantly spamming, which is why he got banned. He annoyed the hell out of me too with his trolling, but honestly, he wasn't even the worst kid on the playground—so that's saying something.

Charles Davis88, honey, I was actually thinking of Nicholas King, but sure, I'll lump you in with that group too. 😁

I'll zapamticati the advice from Henry Edwards33, the "King" of LJES, along with the responsibility of maintaining a reputation that comes with the title. I can only imagine. 🤣

Sorry, I have to ask you—do you have any masochistic tendencies? 🤷
You’re constantly complaining about how people on LJES are insulting you or that they aren't treating you with the level of respect you think you deserve. Honestly, I’m just a bit confused—why on earth would you keep hanging out there if it makes you feel that bad? If a place makes you miserable, why stay? 😕

Look, I’ll set aside my own thoughts on whether your whining and constant complaining are actually justified for a second. This forum has dozens of different PDF threads where you could dive into much more specific discussions—topics that are moderated in a way that's a bit more "old school," which I'm guessing would suit your taste much better. Honestly, I really don't get why you haven't just moved over to one of those instead? 🤷

rustydrifter10 said:I’ve gone through most of this thread now, and... wow. Just, uh. Wow. 🤦

Honestly, looking back at the thread, I feel like way too many posts escaped being banned, even though if you ask me, they really should have been nuked. It was just a complete free-for-all—people were throwing insults around, trolling left and right, and hitting each other with those annoying ad hominem attacks... it was just everything, all at once. Personally, I’m of the mind that if a post doesn't have a damn good reason to stay up, it should be wiped from the board. If we actually enforced that, half of those toxic posts and the messy reactions they triggered probably wouldn't have even happened in the first place.

Personally, I don't think I’d be the right fit for a moderator role on LJES. I truly feel that the PDF deserves a much "softer" touch when it comes to moderation, but even looking at it from a leadership perspective, I think things have gone a bit too far in some places lately. Now, don't get me wrong—TetaU2 and Sophia Thomas7 are excellent mods, but we were actually just discussing how we should approach the PDF with a bit less zero-tolerance toward insults and aggressive trolling. I really hope to see that shift happen soon! That being said, my vision isn't about handing out bans for every little thing or turning the place into a sterile zone where jokes, casual off-topic chat, or even a heated debate are completely forbidden.

Just like a few of the others have been pushing the envelope lately, you’ve definitely crossed some lines in your own posts too. This whole thread is just loaded with double entendres, and honestly, you've been right in the thick of it. :/

I really appreciate all the good intentions being thrown around here, I truly do, but I feel like we’re starting to lose the plot between these two different threads. Anderlon originally kicked this one off with the specific goal of addressing a few key questions, but it’s morphed into something else entirely. It’s turned into this massive catch-all space where any member of the administration feels like they should jump in whenever they want or feel necessary. Because people are bouncing back and forth between topics so much, it’s getting harder to tell what actually belongs here, and we're definitely losing that sense of continuity in the discussions.

The core concept behind having separate threads—one strictly for questions and another for general discussion—is actually pretty solid. For a while there, both served their purposes perfectly and kept things moving along smoothly. But honestly, as time goes on, trying to maintain that specific structure has become a real headache, and let's be real, it’s getting pretty inefficient too. I haven't quite decided on my next move yet, but I'm definitely looking at shaking things up and making some changes soon.

Honestly, I really hope they don't... what's even the point?
After all this time, LJES is finally back to being a place where you can just mess around and have fun, so why go and "soften" it all over again?
Frank Williams7 is complaining? Give me a break... Frank Williams7 is always whining, always getting picked on by someone, yet she keeps coming back for more. 🙄

And if you throw someone like a la that pigeon—or whatever her name was, one of those people with one of the shortest moderator stints in history—into the new lineup, well, then 🙂

The group is basically a "lightweight" subreddit; the whole point is just to have a chill atmosphere and some good-natured banter without any toxic vibes. If someone rolls in trying to play judge and jury or starts acting out of pure spite, the mods are obviously going to step in
--it's just preventative maintenance.
Honestly, I’m on board with that, because I still vividly remember how much chaos certain visitors used to stir up on this sub not too long ago.🙄