DJ Khaled's performance
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Let's take this step by step:
I definitely agree that this is actually directed at the mods and/or admins, and there was honestly no need to wait for me. It’s the weekend, after all—time to get out, breathe some fresh air, and hang out with my family and friends. To be perfectly honest, dealing with someone's grievances is pretty much at the very bottom of my priority list and interest level. However, since the administration politely asked me to weigh in, and I wasn't planning on chiming in regardless, I'll just lay out a few facts. I have zero desire to sit here lamenting, arguing, or—heaven forbid—getting into a back-and-forth spat:
- Yes, I was vulgar and crude in certain parts. I know I can be that way on the forum sometimes, and you might ask: what does that actually change? Honestly, nothing. As for my little dig about Vienna and the graffiti there, it was strictly within the context of the topic. I wasn't attacking anyone or trying to troll; it was just an illustration. It might qualify as indirect off-topic chatter, but there is a massive difference between that and trolling.
- In my opinion, all the posts that deserved them were sanctioned. You claim those two specific ones weren't, but if you look at the thread and all the warnings, they clearly were. There were others too, stemming from unconstructive arguments.
- Anyone who actually wants to grasp the essence and point of this discussion will understand that when I said "bravo unknown!", I was referring to the merit of the actual points made regarding the topic. It was about taking a stand and forming an opinion. It had nothing to do with that side comment about you and your "simple view." Generally speaking, people come to this forum to discuss the subject matter, not individual personalities and their egos, and my reactions reflect that. If you can't see or understand that—well, sorry, I feel for you.
- I stand by every single warning issued, including yours. I don't intend to rescind or revise them. As for the thread itself, I'll be reopening it for civilized discussion soon. And by "soon," I mean whenever I decide it's time—maybe today, maybe tomorrow, or whenever I feel like it. Since I'm currently acting as a mod in Washington, D.C., alongside my colleague Clouseau, I'm the one calling the shots on the timing and the approach, and I won't be asking you or anyone else on the forum for permission. If things go off the rails again, I can promise more warnings and other necessary sanctions.
If the mods and admins decide otherwise, then so be it. They'll handle the warnings and reopen the thread whenever THEY want to. They won't be asking anyone—not you, and certainly not me.
- Something was definitely achieved here: we abruptly shut down the level of communication characterized by ad hominem attacks, OT spam, and trolling, which is completely irrelevant to the topic. It seems the people who were sanctioned have accepted it with a clear head, because nobody has come forward with complaints on this thread or on the two other "Questions for Admin" threads on the site. Even the old-timers haven't voiced any concerns, and I won't even name them individually.
Okay, that might not mean anything, or it might mean everything.
- It is the moderator's job to warn participants and control the flow of discussion on this and all other forums. That's a role you haven't stepped into yet—though maybe one day you will, good luck!—and it's something I have done repeatedly. This is how it works, whether you like it or not.
So, that's it from me. We'll talk in the thread if you show up. You're welcome if you come with a clear head, but if not, then not. It doesn't matter to anyone.
Now, you can either accept what I've said or continue your ranting and nitpicking about my attitude, whether I'm being arrogant or not. I'm tossing the ball back into your court. Final amen. I have no intention of wasting more time on something that is as obvious as day and plain as sight to anyone who actually wants to understand.
+ Also, expect a reaction from the higher-up administration; I'm hoping they'll step in and share their thoughts with us...
p.s.
And no, the silence from the editorial office doesn't mean anything—it's neither an acceptance nor a rejection of your appeal. You'll see in due time. Silence is golden...
I definitely agree that this is actually directed at the mods and/or admins, and there was honestly no need to wait for me. It’s the weekend, after all—time to get out, breathe some fresh air, and hang out with my family and friends. To be perfectly honest, dealing with someone's grievances is pretty much at the very bottom of my priority list and interest level. However, since the administration politely asked me to weigh in, and I wasn't planning on chiming in regardless, I'll just lay out a few facts. I have zero desire to sit here lamenting, arguing, or—heaven forbid—getting into a back-and-forth spat:
- Yes, I was vulgar and crude in certain parts. I know I can be that way on the forum sometimes, and you might ask: what does that actually change? Honestly, nothing. As for my little dig about Vienna and the graffiti there, it was strictly within the context of the topic. I wasn't attacking anyone or trying to troll; it was just an illustration. It might qualify as indirect off-topic chatter, but there is a massive difference between that and trolling.
- In my opinion, all the posts that deserved them were sanctioned. You claim those two specific ones weren't, but if you look at the thread and all the warnings, they clearly were. There were others too, stemming from unconstructive arguments.
- Anyone who actually wants to grasp the essence and point of this discussion will understand that when I said "bravo unknown!", I was referring to the merit of the actual points made regarding the topic. It was about taking a stand and forming an opinion. It had nothing to do with that side comment about you and your "simple view." Generally speaking, people come to this forum to discuss the subject matter, not individual personalities and their egos, and my reactions reflect that. If you can't see or understand that—well, sorry, I feel for you.
- I stand by every single warning issued, including yours. I don't intend to rescind or revise them. As for the thread itself, I'll be reopening it for civilized discussion soon. And by "soon," I mean whenever I decide it's time—maybe today, maybe tomorrow, or whenever I feel like it. Since I'm currently acting as a mod in Washington, D.C., alongside my colleague Clouseau, I'm the one calling the shots on the timing and the approach, and I won't be asking you or anyone else on the forum for permission. If things go off the rails again, I can promise more warnings and other necessary sanctions.
If the mods and admins decide otherwise, then so be it. They'll handle the warnings and reopen the thread whenever THEY want to. They won't be asking anyone—not you, and certainly not me.
- Something was definitely achieved here: we abruptly shut down the level of communication characterized by ad hominem attacks, OT spam, and trolling, which is completely irrelevant to the topic. It seems the people who were sanctioned have accepted it with a clear head, because nobody has come forward with complaints on this thread or on the two other "Questions for Admin" threads on the site. Even the old-timers haven't voiced any concerns, and I won't even name them individually.
Okay, that might not mean anything, or it might mean everything.
- It is the moderator's job to warn participants and control the flow of discussion on this and all other forums. That's a role you haven't stepped into yet—though maybe one day you will, good luck!—and it's something I have done repeatedly. This is how it works, whether you like it or not.
So, that's it from me. We'll talk in the thread if you show up. You're welcome if you come with a clear head, but if not, then not. It doesn't matter to anyone.
Now, you can either accept what I've said or continue your ranting and nitpicking about my attitude, whether I'm being arrogant or not. I'm tossing the ball back into your court. Final amen. I have no intention of wasting more time on something that is as obvious as day and plain as sight to anyone who actually wants to understand.
+ Also, expect a reaction from the higher-up administration; I'm hoping they'll step in and share their thoughts with us...
p.s.
And no, the silence from the editorial office doesn't mean anything—it's neither an acceptance nor a rejection of your appeal. You'll see in due time. Silence is golden...