Benjamin King2 said:It’s actually quite simple. Just put some rosemary or lavender on the table where you keep your sticks, and your cat won't even dare go near them. 🤣
Well, if that works, then fine by me. I finally tracked one down for about $45, so I’ll just list it as a business expense on my tax return and call it a day. And honestly, this cat is a menace—everything I've managed to grow in pots on my balcony has already been completely devoured.🙂
I usually just grab everything I need from Amazon because they have basically everything available.😁 And I mean *everything*. The problem is, my cat has this habit of stealing my USB sticks.😳 Basically, the second I look away for even a heartbeat, they're gone. I can guarantee I'll be hunting for lost ones for months. If she were to swipe a business document I've been slaving over for an entire year, I would absolutely lose my mind. I'm talking about maybe 20 different files, each around 500 KB. On top of that, I’m worried I might accidentally swap out the wrong drives since I own such a massive pile of them. I just ordered a Seagate Platinum MyDrive 500GB; is that enough capacity to handle the situation I described?
I am looking to purchase an external hard drive. It needs to be white.😁 My sole requirement is to store my work documents. I’ll be plugging it in a few times a week, transferring files, and then disconnecting it. These are mostly text-based files with very minimal graphics; we're talking an average file size of about 400-500 KB per document.
What are your thoughts on the following options? Thanks. I have pulled these specific models because they have the highest consumer ratings, but I believe it is always prudent to seek a second opinion before committing to a purchase.
1. Intenso Memory Case 1TB, 5400rpm, 8MB Cache, USB 3.0—$78
2. Intenso Memory Station 6002561 1TB, 5400rpm, 8MB Cache, USB—$74
3. Western Digital hard drive Basics 1TB—this is $65, but it comes in black.😳
4. Seagate expansion desktop 2TB—also under $85, but again, it's black.
5. Seagate expansion desktop 2TB
6. Seagate Platinum MyDrive 500GB—it has low capacity, but since I only need it for text files, it might suffice.🤷 It's $55 and it is white.
Regarding brands, there is also Verbatim, or the classic TrekStor style (which I am currently using, though it is completely full). Personally, I find the Western Digital designs quite unattractive.
rustydrifter10 said:Look, It really depends on how much leeway they give you when commenting on certain photos over there. I did a quick scan through a few pages just now, and I didn't see any massive debates breaking out over other images. So, yeah.
From what I recall, nothing has ever been censored, deleted, or sanctioned on that platform before, despite all sorts of comments being posted—and my take is no different from anyone else's (personally, if someone shuts you down from commenting on a photo, I consider that a sanction). It certainly isn't a "reward." No matter how they try to twist the argument that "replicas are redundant"—they were redundant. And that’s exactly what set this whole thing off. They ended up moderating something that didn't even require moderation in the first place, and frankly, it feels like a blatant provocation. I appreciate you putting in the effort here. Goodnight.
rustydrifter10 said:I honestly don't know how else to explain to you that that specific section was clumsily handled. 🤷 In my previous post, I pointed out that if he was writing as a regular user, that sentence is completely redundant, and if he was acting as a moderator, the whole thing should have been structured differently.
Look, he messed up. That’s what you’re calling "clumsily handled" in your polite, diplomatic way. 😉 That exact "clumsy part" is precisely what provoked my second post. If he was posting as a regular member, then the sanction I received is—to use your term—wrong (or "redundant"). But both you and him are insisting he was acting as a moderator. Fine. Even if we accept he was acting as a mod, banning me from commenting further on the photo is still—once again—redundant and incorrect.
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You won't be banned from replying as long as you stay within the rules, regardless of who you are responding to.
Look, not a single person here has stepped up to say they actually understand or support his actions on this matter. Is it really that hard to just admit he made a mistake?😕
Regardless, does this thread guarantee that I’ll be allowed to comment in the future without being hit with a "reply is redundant" excuse in a similar situation? And more importantly, how am I supposed to tell when he’s typing as a moderator versus just a regular guy on the forum? Could we get some sort of guideline, maybe a change in font color or something?
Alright, we’ve reached an agreement. There remains one nagging little issue, however: why exactly was my ability to reply revoked?
Not from your deleted post, no—but following that one? Absolutely.
Ali. He did it—he "moderated" me, if that’s what you want to call it—but let’s look at the timeline here. He blocked me from even posting a reply BEFORE my previous post even went up, didn't he?😉 Why on earth would anyone even ask that? It’s a question that borders on the absurd, given how obvious the answer should be to any rational person. I find myself constantly baffled by this level of fundamental confusion. Honestly, it’s exhausting.
Let’s just move past my other post. It was completely irrelevant anyway, and frankly, it doesn't matter that it was deleted. There's no point in wasting our breath discussing it. I’m posting this because I am absolutely incensed. I was explicitly banned from replying to a thread despite staying perfectly on topic and maintaining a completely civil tone throughout my entire contribution. It is utterly ridiculous. If I hadn’t gone ahead and published that other post, people would probably be sitting here right now trying to argue that I didn't even bother to count the numbers. But let me be clear: the fact that my previous post was deleted only proves my point. It shows exactly what happened.
So, I left a comment on a photo. Just a simple observation, really. And what was my reward? An immediate ban from posting any further comments. This all happened before I even had a chance to get my second post up.😉 Why on earth would anyone even ask that? It’s such a reductive, lazy question. You can't just toss out a single word and expect a meaningful dialogue to follow. It lacks context, it lacks nuance, and frankly, it's a waste of everyone's time. If you have a specific grievance or a point to make, then have the decency to articulate it properly instead of throwing out these vague, empty inquiries.
Listen, let me be crystal clear on this: you aren't going to be banned from replying just because you chose to engage with someone, provided you stay within the community guidelines. It doesn't matter who you're responding to—as long as you follow the rules, you have every right to speak up.
And that’s exactly how it went down. It happened just like I said it would. Why? Because people rarely learn from the same mistakes twice.
How am I supposed to know if he was posting in his capacity as a moderator?😕 Was there even any actual necessity for him to communicate as a moderator? Just because I commented on a photo? I don't get it. That’s literally what this thread is about.
And yeah, some mod gave you a warning after your post.
Why? Why on earth would a moderator forbid me from replying to a comment on a photo?😕 The post you deleted right here clearly demonstrates how that moderator interacts with others. Compared to that, my comment was absolutely nothing.
But you can comment on the photo; your post where you do that is still relevant to the topic.
No, I can't. To be more precise, I was forbidden from following up on my comment. Why?
Let’s just look at this hypothetically: if he were acting in an official moderator capacity, what possible reason could he have for sanctioning my opinion?
That isn't forbidden. As forum members, you are all equals and you have the right to comment on his posts. When acting as a moderator, they need to be more precise, and that shouldn't be debated within specific threads.
But he was responding as a regular user. There was simply no need for moderation here.😉
Or are you suggesting my first post required moderation?
If it didn't, then why was my reply banned?
it entered the realm of the personal and leaned a bit too much into criticizing the moderation
I wasn't criticizing the moderation; in fact, nobody else on this thread thinks for a second that moderation was even necessary here.
What happens moving forward? If I comment on a photo in the future in a way that a moderator personally dislikes—but isn't offensive—what's going to happen? Will my reply be banned again? Which exact rule am I breaking?
I’m siding with rowdyseal51 on this one. I actually tried to leave a comment on rustydrifter10's photo earlier, but for some reason, it just wouldn't go through. Neither the user nor the moderator. So, I have to ask: why on earth is commenting on a photo actually prohibited? It seems like a completely nonsensical rule to me. Which specific rule is being violated there? Even being a moderator doesn't excuse that kind of behavior—in fact, doing it in such an ugly, unprofessional way only makes it worse. I am strictly forbidden from challenging his self-appointed authority on this forum. Why on earth would anyone even ask that? It’s a question that lacks any semblance of context, and frankly, it's a bit exhausting to encounter such a vague inquiry without a shred of substance to back it up. If we are going to have a meaningful discussion here, we need more than just a single word floating in the void. Give me something to work with. It seems everyone who has weighed in on this thread is of one mind.
Alright, 400 views and still absolutely zero response from administration. Unbelievable.😕
What exactly is the point of this moderator? I’m putting this out there because I believe in directness: I am officially offering my professional services to anyone looking for high-level assistance. If you’re tired of dealing with amateur hour and need someone who actually understands the nuances of getting things done right the first time, look no further. My approach is meticulous, thorough, and—frankly—far more reliable than the half-baked solutions most people settle for these days. Reach out if you want real results. It happens all the time. He keeps posting these massive, oversized photos constantly—including one just today. Once he actually sits down and reads this thread, he might finally realize he needs to scale things back and adjust his settings. 😁He’s just scrubbing any comments that don't fit his specific narrative. It’s the same old story: if he can't handle a bit of criticism, he simply hits the delete button to protect his ego. Why on earth does anyone believe they have the right to unilaterally silence an opinion that doesn't align with their own? It’s absolutely infuriating. I remember back when I was working for a firm in Chicago, there was this one manager who thought he could just shut down any conversation that challenged his "vision." He treated dissent like it was some kind of personal insult rather than what it actually is: valuable feedback. It’s pure arrogance, plain and simple. When people start acting like they hold a monopoly on the truth, they aren't leading—they're just bullying. We should be able to disagree without someone immediately trying to pull the plug on the entire discussion. Now, I’m going to step away from the serious business for a moment to tackle something completely trivial. This is purely for kicks.
Thanks, Amanda Hughes37.😉 The thing is, this same moderator constantly "mocks" some of my photos over on the Americana subforum. So what? Big deal.
Honestly, I don't think you have the temperament for a moderator role because of your massive ego. Your specific style has already driven away people from what used to be a peaceful little corner of this site (sending my best to saurus) You’re constantly deleting posts for completely harmless stuff, like simple off-topic banter, yet you're actually the biggest thread-jacker on the entire subforum. You jump into almost every single discussion.🤷 I know I’m not alone here; multiple users have messaged him directly about it. When I recently pointed out that he was posting oversized images—which violates his own rules—he deleted my comment before I could even finish my coffee. And right before that, he nuked one of my photos for being too large, which I get; I made a mistake there. But. 🤣 Within the exact same thirty-minute window, you posted several oversized photos yourself, and suddenly that wasn't an issue?!
So, we have this ridiculous thread, this absolute joke of a topic, right? It’s all about "Ugly Interiors," where everyone just goes around mocking and tearing things apart.
I decided to offer my two cents on a photo posted by one of the moderators. I was being polite about it. I figured I'd get a response, whatever that may be. Then, out of nowhere, I'm banned from commenting on it. 😕
Which specific forum rule did I actually break? Because if the standard was that people could start banning anyone who leaves a negative comment on their photos, I’d be out of a job already. 😳
And honestly, this isn't even the first time. We’ve had massive threads about this before—like the one Cilla started—and I'm certain it won't be the last. This moderator is clearly deleting posts simply because they personally dislike them, not because any actual rules were violated.
If a supermod or an admin could weigh in here, I’d appreciate it. silversailor doesn't need to bother responding—for very obvious reasons.
silversailor said:Once again, you're overreacting and just cherry-picking whatever fits your narrative to achieve—what? A shot at becoming a new moderator? 🤷
Oh, please 🤣
Regarding the topic at hand: you were off-topic across two different threads with multiple posts, and at least three (maybe four) 😉 users warned you about it. Instead of listening, you just deleted them and kept making fun of the very posts you erased. When I finally decided to step into this thread, I asked why you had ignored a perfectly straightforward technical question twice. All I got in return were insults. I didn't get an actual answer. Nobody here is "dramatizing," including you, with your delusions that someone is actually gunning for your spot or, heaven forbid, keeping a little notebook full of intel on you.🤣
Even right now, you're being off-topic—dropping tags, chatting aimlessly, and spamming emojis because you lack any real arguments. It’s a perfect demonstration of exactly how you communicate.
Nico:
There is a specific standard of communication required on PMove, and those rules apply to everyone equally.
How many people do you actually see here communicating in a rude manner?
In my book, there’s absolutely no excuse for acting out or making a massive scene over something so trivial.
Personally, I don't believe there is any justification for insults. Especially when you're attacking someone who didn't even insult you in the first place. And as for you, acting as a moderator, you've been disrespectful from the very first post in this thread to the last. I have a question for the admins: why is this kind of communication being tolerated?
Is it just easier to throw a bunch of labels at a user rather than actually answering a simple, mundane question? Let me be clear: menstruation is a perfectly normal, natural part of life for women. It isn't some sensitive 🙄 or taboo subject, but again, it has NOTHING to do with what we are discussing here. At the end of the day, I didn't ask if you had to go to the bathroom before typing out your posts here—I couldn't care less, nor would it ever cross my mind. Do you see why?
Is there an actual, legitimate reason why you’re choosing to take cheap shots instead of just answering a dead-simple question?
Let me be crystal clear: I am not insulting you, and I have zero interest in being insulted by you. Bringing up my menstrual cycle has absolutely nothing to do with this discussion, and frankly, it reeks of blatant sexism. It’s just a pathetic attempt at provocation.
Update: I’ll send you a quick request via DM regarding something within the mod's core authority—just a direct message, no images, no drama. Nothing for anyone else to see. Then, when I bring up that same question publicly on the thread a few days later, you just completely ignore my entire post.🤣 When I actually ask you to answer a question, you act like you have no idea what I'm even talking about.🤦> And then, once I repeat it, all I get from you are these sarcastic "compliments" and insults. I don't recall ever belittling you or being disrespectful in our communications, so frankly, I have no desire to be spoken to that way either. Thanks.
silversailor said:As usual, you're just being dramatic. Give me a headline and I'll change it. The End. Acting like you're the sole moderator on this entire site. If I hadn't checked in, you could have just sent me another DM.
First off, that bolded part? That is absolutely no way to conduct a conversation. Secondly, I don't recall us having any "excessive communication" that would justify me "acting the same as always." Those are just cheap shots used to discredit someone you're arguing with. So, zero points for your communication style.
I did come up with a headline. And I sent you a direct message. To which you didn't respond at all.🤷 Even though you were plenty busy being snarky about several other topics at the same time. So, I asked you right here why you hadn't replied. Is that the reason?😕 And my response was simply that I was being dramatic. That isn't an answer to my question, nor is it how—for no legitimate reason—a moderator should be addressing a forum member.
Why on earth would I send the exact same message multiple times, only to then be accused of spamming or being a nuisance? Did you receive it? Yes, you did. So where exactly is the problem?😕
I recently sent a quick, polite DM to the same moderator asking if they could expand the title of one of my threads. I figured expanding "Small spaces" to something like "Small spaces/Attic" would work—honestly, I didn't care how it was phrased.
The whole thing stems from a previous consensus reached on a thread where this exact same mod was involved (we agreed that the "Attic" section should stay strictly for advice, while photos of attics should go under "Small spaces"). And I haven't received a single response to that message? Why is that? The title hasn't been updated either, but I guess that’s to be expected when you're being met with total silence.
** Fine, let's just forget about the DM, but are we also going to ignore the question here in this thread?🤷 Expanding a thread title isn't exactly a matter of life or death for me. But it is a little strange not to get even a simple acknowledgment of the request.
Could you actually answer my question for once? It’s not just about you ignoring my PMs—though, seriously, why are you doing that?—it’s the fact that you’re dodging me here too.😕
I went through a similar ordeal (minus the cardboard part) on another thread. I did the polite thing and warned the moderator that the conversation had drifted off-topic, especially given how many off-topic posts were piling up. Then, out of nowhere, it was declared off-topic 😁, my post was deleted, and I ended up getting a warning myself. It makes zero sense—how is a moderator supposed to keep a discussion going in a specific direction if they’re busy deleting the very users they're supposed to be talking to? And apparently, we aren't even allowed to talk back to them.
A few days before that, I posted a standard question on a different thread—just asking about the difference between a copy and a replica—but because the discussion didn't follow the specific path the moderator wanted privately, it was wiped without a word. This happened on a thread where most people spend their time, and more often than not, it's actually moderated by this same individual.
Recently, I sent this same moderator a brief, polite PM asking if they could expand the title of one of my threads. I thought changing it to something like "Small space/Attic" would work fine (honestly, I didn't care which way they did it).
My suggestion was based on a previous consensus reached on a thread where this exact moderator was involved: the agreement was to keep the "Attic" thread for advice and move all the photos over to "Small space." But did I get a single response to that message? Not a peep. Why wouldn't I? The title hasn't been updated either, but I guess that's what you get when your messages are ignored.
In my opinion, jumping from thread to thread just to chat and then silencing any user who points out that you aren't sticking to the topic is just terrible moderation. Look, I'm not calling for the moderator to be fired; I'm just calling for actual, quality moderation.
driftingbear29 said: White 🤔 I don't know. It looks fine on my laptop 😁 .. this is how it looks. I'll have to see what happens once I get back to my desktop ..it probably won't be any different 😬 ..honestly, I don't really care about the aesthetics one way or the other xD
It looks the exact same way for me, except for the fact that is definitely not okay. My screen completely shrunk, and this happened right after I treated myself to a bigger monitor.😁 It's infuriating. I'm just hoping it's a temporary glitch.