Posts by Michael Lee4

Michael Lee4 said:I missed it, who got knocked out in the first round?

Oh, it's right there on the ticker if you actually look. 😬

Eliminated in Q1: 18th-Alguersuari 1.57071 19th-Timo Glock 1.59.728 20th-Jarno Trulli 1.59.852 21st-Heikki Kovalainen 2.00.313 22nd-Lucas di Grassi 2.00.587 23rd-Ayrton Senna 2.03.240 24th-Chandhok 2.04.904

Missed it—who dropped out after the first lap?

Jason Campbell70 said:Well, my massive expertise in following Mexican soap operas is really shining through here. 🥳 🙏

You realize that's not exactly something to brag about, right? ☕

The gaps in lap times are just massive... 🤔

Rise and shine...

btw... race starts at 1 PM tomorrow, right? Got a bit of a hangover, so I might just set my alarm inside a cooking pot 😳

On the stream?

stormybadger8 said:btw :
ESPN is showing the qualifying session live tomorrow 😉

It's on FOX too.

silversurfer45 said:Ferrari isn't even close to meeting those pre-season expectations... they're either putting on a massive act or they actually suck.😕

From what I saw, the mechanics and pit crew looked totally chill. Only Felipe Massa and his dad seemed stressed, but that was for an entirely different reason. 😬

Let's be real, nobody actually knows what's going to happen. There's a massive difference between a car that's heavy as a tanker at the start and one that's running light toward the end. In my opinion, the tires are going to be the real deciding factor. As for the start? Whoever survives carrying all that weight is the one who'll be doing the talking. 😁

Even though I don't really follow this stuff anymore, I’ll go out on a limb and predict that Jenson Button might pull a total disaster on Sunday

Jason Campbell70 said:This might actually be the most anticipated free practice session ever. 🙏

Honestly, I'm seriously considering setting an alarm for this first session. I work afternoons so I usually sleep in, but I might just suck it up and get up early for this. 🍿

mistybear87 said:It just comes with age. 😉

You can clearly see his head is turning into a cube. 🤣🤣

Did Mike's jaw stay crooked after that motorcycle crash?

In case anyone actually cares, ESPN is broadcasting the free practice sessions tomorrow morning.

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8:00 AM - 9:35 AM
Formula 1 1st Free Practice Live

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12:00 PM - 1:35 PM
Formula 1 2nd Free Practice Live Time

Jeremy Phillips94 said:Is there any actual chance Button takes a win this season? Asking for a friend at the sportsbook. 😬

Top four, for sure.

Just waiting for... waiting for someone to run out of gas

The British duo taking the podium ☕

Seriously, why even bother giving me a weather forecast 😢
if I still have to ask if it's going to rain?

I think that’s a bit of a stretch, but if he’s ready to retire, that was obvious a long time ago.

mellowhound said:I absolutely agree.

But look, if he’s claiming they're short-staffed—that they can't keep up, that they occasionally lack the motivation, or simply don't see everything—then why not just appoint another one, two, or even three members as moderators? It would provide much-needed backup. Ideally, someone with actual moderation experience who is genuinely willing to step up and help out.

Beyond that, there’s one thing: someone who actually deserves a reality check needs to tell certain people to stop talking nonsense—or just ban them outright. Going after everyone with a sledgehammer is ridiculous, especially when dealing with a new member who clearly doesn't have a clue about anything yet. 🙄 Regardless of whether they share the same opinion...
Look, I’ll admit, I wouldn't mind if it happened once or twice, but when it becomes a constant occurrence? That's starting to feel like a bit much.
And people will simply react. They'll either dive straight into an argument, start throwing intentional provocations, walk away entirely, or attempt to take some kind of action on the matter—pointing out mistakes along the way.
But honestly, regardless of what anyone does at the time, there's just no accountability...
It’s absurd to suggest an apology can be excused simply because someone has an "eccentric communication style."
By that logic, politicians could claim they have an "eccentric way of thinking" to justify robbing us blind...

In my view, that isn't a "style"...

Furthermore, you can prevent conflicts and bad behavior without resorting to insults or offering others backhanded "compliments." You don't lose any authority or firmness by telling someone not to do this or that, then issuing a two-day ban, followed by a longer suspension or even a permanent one if they persist. In short, you don't sacrifice your authority or discipline by omitting the part where you call someone a moron, an idiot, or a complete jerk...

I'm checking in one last time because I am officially fed up with this crap.

Like I told you via PM (since you asked), but I'll say it here too.

If YOU guys didn't act stupid, nobody would even notice I was moderating.

And yeah, I'm no saint. I don't treat everyone exactly the same; sometimes it's accidental, sometimes I know exactly who I'm dealing with. Like I said in my PM, look at your own bans and look at what you actually wrote in the posts that got you flagged. Pure trolling. And you did it right after I warned everyone several times to stop. So what do I get? You, continuing to do it? Do I need to file a formal petition with you? Is it my vocabulary that's the problem? Again, I'm no saint, but sweep your own porch first.

Regarding what coppernomad28 mentioned about IRL life. Whether I'm the same person in person is totally irrelevant. Everything starts with how you behave here. If you act inappropriately in real life, you're going to get a reaction based on who you're dealing with. Basically, if you poke the bear, you're going to get bitten... Real life is pretty harsh about that, which is why most people vent their frustrations behind a keyboard and a screen.

You're telling me not to come to some random parrot site? Bad comparison. Go somewhere where you don't know anyone, do things you shouldn't, nag the person telling you to stop, and see what happens.

eod from my side. I've said everything I had to say in my last two posts... As far as moderators go, two extra are definitely overkill. Let the admins decide if we need those two who actually work or the two who don't. The only thing I can change is my approach—instead of trying to communicate with users about what not to do, I could just hit them over the head with it. I have a feeling you all wouldn't like that any better...

Decide if you want a serious forum or a playground for chat and nonsense... If it's the latter, I'm out.

Anthony Lopez5 said:Honestly—I don't really care who you are in RL, as long as you're yourself here where we all interact and eventually got to know one another. BUT THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE...

It’s honestly fascinating how some of you still think the issue is my moderation style rather than the actual stuff I have to moderate, even though most people on Reddit see right through it. You think the fact that I *have* to moderate is the problem. You always prioritize nonsense over anything concrete... In my opinion, that’s the only thing that needs to change. If things were different, nobody would even know I exist. Once you guys realize that, then this place will finally be what it's supposed to be.

Anthony Lopez5 said:We can go in circles all we want, but some facts don't change.

Finally, we actually agree on something... I mentioned a long time ago that we should grab a beer and eventually find common ground.

So, the facts are what they are. My honest hope is that time proves just how wrong you were. And no, I won't rub it in your face—I'm not that kind of guy.

Best,

Noah Davis2 said:Michael Lee4? It’s actually quite fascinating what you choose to identify with... your username and that avatar say more about your personality and how you carry yourself than you probably realize, and I know that because I’ve watched this kind of character in TV shows so many times thinking they weren't real, yet here you are, proving me wrong...
The guy from that show is absolutely loathsome to me...

Judging by the comments and the experiences shared by the decent folks on Reddit, it seems a lot of them have watched that same show and have dealt with this exact type of behavior right here on this forum...

But if this truly is who you are, then I can't help but wonder about whoever put you in a moderator position, allowing you to enforce your own will and project your own frustrations onto everyone else just so you don't have to be miserable all by yourself...
For everyone's sake, please just step away from this job, or this little "hobby" of yours where you torment and irritate others, because no matter how hard you try to prove you're right, you're really just sinking deeper, since every attempt at self-justification only leads to a few more dissatisfied posts from users that I find myself agreeing with...

So, to put it simply and clearly, with all due respect...
GET THE HELL AWAY FROM US!!!

Always a lady...🙂

Let's see how long this post actually stays up...😉

Forever... just like your first post about new models and my response to it, or that one on the Honda forum where you claimed you were only coming here to stir the pot.

Regarding the show, I only said the guy is a phenomenal actor just like the series itself... idiots are taking it personally.