Posts by Drew Ross2

casualcanyon3 said:Hmm. In my estimation, permanent bans should be strictly reserved for those individuals who weaponize crude insults, peddle overt or thinly veiled hate speech, indulge in chauvinism, or spout misogyny and misandry; I’m talking about the types who systematically derail entire threads, ignite flame wars, and effectively poison any discussion they touch... all while doing so with a calculated persistence even after receiving multiple warnings and temporary suspensions. To me, a permanent ban represents the total "excommunication" of a user's digital identity, which is an incredibly heavy-handed move.

The tendency toward "compulsive post spamming" mentioned on Wikipedia (😁), while certainly disruptive to a thread's flow, is practically harmless when compared to the behaviors I just described, and frankly, a permanent ban feels far too draconian in this instance. Perhaps this serves as a sufficiently stern warning for them to watch their step, and if we are to avoid jumping straight to a lifetime ban, we ought to grant one final opportunity. Personally, I don't perceive this individual to be malicious or truly harmful, and it seems quite clear they are actually part of the community here.

If some random Redditor showed up now and started trashing every thread by spamming posts and chat, I doubt anyone would find it nearly as charming.
Since Wikipedia is a major figure here, it’s not quite that catastrophic.

I like Wikipedia as a user—far from it being an issue—but he knows perfectly well how many warnings he’s had, and how many times he's promised me he’d fix his act.
Countless times.
He stays on his best behavior for a few days, then slips back into the old ways and starts chatting again.
The partial ban was used as an educational tool because, clearly, nothing else worked—not the formal warnings, not the one-day bans, nor my own warnings that a partial ban was coming if he didn't improve.
At the end of the day, a partial ban on the US or Forest isn't the end of the world; Wikipedia's crew likes him, and from what I can see, they followed him over to the Off-Topic section, so he won't be left totally isolated. Plus, six months will fly by.
If he asks to have the ban lifted later, I’ll probably vote to give him one more chance.

You’ve pulled exactly two reds and one yellow from me over the last three months—so I don't think it's fair to claim you get flagged the second you show up.
Unless, of course, you've popped up on the L'Oréal boards three times in the last ninety days. If that's the case, maybe take a moment to actually read the subforum rules so you can avoid getting flagged in the future.
Those three marks you received were justified—and strictly according to the rules.

nimbleviper3 said:The current hottest topic—at least regarding enrollment quality. 👍

Did you actually read the whole thing?
Admit it—Jacob Brown11 gave you the recommendation. 😁

So, the plane is literally on fire—and they're busy unloading suitcases. 🙏

I’ve provided my assessment regarding your complaint—though I have no intention of getting bogged down in further arguments over the specifics.

Telling someone they’re acting infantile—basically like a middle schooler—isn't an insult. Here is how Aaron Jones87 reacted when I was appointed as a moderator:

I mentioned in the chat thread that this kind of behavior is—in my view—strictly thirteen-year-old territory.
I suppose someone utilizing that specific vocabulary shouldn't really take offense at being called infantile.

As for the whining and the constant complaining, I simply used a term common to everyone on OffTopic—it's standard lingo here and isn't intended as a personal attack. For instance:

I wasn't referring to any specific complaint or its contents.

Similarly, when I said the group had spiraled, I was talking about comments like these:

Not that my role as a moderator is causing people to whine—since, frankly, I don't moderate OffTopic at all.

Best,

rapidtrucker78 said:Did you get in line before him? 😬
Old geezer. ☕

I can't believe you still don't know. ☕

I am. 🤣
I took a quick, triumphant look back—just to see who was actually left standing in my wake. 🤣

And there you have it—you know me well enough to know I steer clear of that kind of nonsense. 😳

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:The way they raise kids over there—it’s a bit much. They’re constantly out in the elements, running around in the freezing cold or through a downpour, seemingly without a second thought. And instead of drilling them on how to share everything, they focus on teaching them that it's perfectly fine to say "no" and set boundaries. I guess it's one way to do it.
Did I miss anything, or is that the whole story?

Is this what gets everyone worked up? If so, personally, I find traffic—and specifically certain drivers out there—to be absolutely infuriating.
It honestly irritates me—these driving instructors who drag their students straight out into the chaos of downtown Chicago streets before they’ve even mastered basic control or steady speed. They should be staying on the training lots until the fundamentals are actually second nature.
And that’s not even mentioning the morning rush—when I’m crawling along at 25 mph while everyone else is pushing 30 or 35. Just lovely. ☕️

Traffic is driving me up the wall—especially when you're stuck behind people who seemingly have no idea how to operate a vehicle. It’s exhausting. 🙂
What’s your take on those dancers? 😁

Jacob Brown11 said:Let's kick this thread back into gear—properly this time. :lu x:
I actually enjoy reading about how much you all suffer during PMS. :lux :

And there you have it—proof that women are supposedly the villains. 😁

rapidtrucker78 said:It’s the new wave of "expert" moms that gets under my skin—those people who act like they possess all the wisdom in the universe in every single daily post, detailing every tiny thing they’ve prepared for their kid's meals 😳 because apparently, they're the only ones who know any better. And then there's the rest—the ones who can't help but upload photos of every single bowl of puree or steamed carrot they offer their child. Then comes the lecturing... just an endless loop of it. 🙄

A total circus😁

rapidtrucker78 said:And honestly, it grates on me how suddenly everyone thinks they've mastered life and now we all need to take lessons from them on how to play or raise kids. I don't have anything against their methods, really, but man, the condescension is unreal. It's always "the Scandinavian way" of parenting or "the Scandinavian way" of playing. At this rate, we'll probably get a manual for the "Scandinavian way" of having sex for parents, too. 😳

What does "Scandinavian parenting" even look like? 😁

Hey rapidtrucker78 😁

People really get under my skin. 🙂
Yesterday, I was standing in line at a Target with a full cart—just trying to get through the day—when this old guy walks up, looks me dead in the eye, and just cuts right in front of me. No apology, nothing.
So, I say to him:
"Excuse me, but I'm in line too!"
And his response?
"Let's see... I only have three items."
Basically, 🙄 I told him that common courtesy involves actually asking first, then I just moved to a different line because I didn't feel like wasting my breath arguing with an uncultured idiot.
It seems like there's always talk about how kids these days lack discipline, but honestly, some seniors can be just as rude when it comes to basic etiquette.

Then, as I’m pulling out of the parking lot, this woman starts driving straight toward me—not even looking where she’s going, just staring off to the side.
For God's sake, watch where you're driving. I ended up honking the horn and practically waving her off.

And honestly, Chicago in the rain just irritates me. Everyone drives like they're caught in some kind of typhoon-tornado hybrid. 😵

Jacob Brown11 said:Drew Ross2, it’s pretty obvious you aren't playing the spoiled brat role on Reddit quite as much since you became a moderator over at the subreddit.

I missed this one. Thanks, I guess. 🤣

Larry Perez69 said:describe 👋

it goes like this:

First, I made myself some chamomile tea—the kind recommended by my doctor. It was scalding hot, though, so I ended up burning my tongue a bit; I suppose that served as a brief distraction from the stomach cramps.
Once I finished the tea, I loosened the waistband on my dress just to give myself some breathing room.
Then I waited... and waited... and eventually, the pain just subsided.
👋

It slipped past me 👋
The usual bullshit plans are back on the schedule 👋

What are you laughing at, you little monster? 😁

you cooked up a storm 😳
clearly she's been hitting the bourbon—she’ll probably end up ruining my weekend plans 🙂

My stomach is killing me 😢

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:What a deep, meaningful topic. 🤣

I’m actually looking forward to this Friday myself 😍

Same here 😍 😍

casualmarlin31 said:He’s convinced someone might have put a digital hex on him—can't even post. Apparently, there are virtual witches and sorcerers lurking around this forum. 😂 😂

The thing is, real witches exist too—not just the online variety. 😲

rapidtrucker78 said:but it’s still anyone's guess what drove him to such a pathetic, whining little display. just constant whimpering. ☕

It’s pretty interesting how he changed his mind about how important his request actually was—within two hours—and just wiped it out. (Or maybe the very people he’s criticizing just scrubbed it for him.)
Highly suspicious, I guess. ☕

I hope Joey is doing alright—and hasn't been virtually mugged by someone. 🐔

I think I know what prompted him, but I probably shouldn't say. 🐔

rapidtrucker78 said:— why don't you just ask the models what actually went down with JoJo? 🐔

I suppose I always forget that I actually have some agency here.🐔
😁

Chloe Cooper10 said:🐔

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Get it now? 🙄

Understood. I suppose I thought Joey had just deleted his own thread—but if it’s been over ninety minutes since it was posted, he couldn't have done it himself; he would've had to reach out to the mods for help.

🐔