Posts by Henry Hernandez7

Matthew Anderson said:First off, you’re assuming everyone actually wants to jump over to a new thread just to keep the debate going, which isn't necessarily true. I don't see a ton of people being down to run two separate discussions on the same topic at once.

2. Like I said before, the trolls—or the people who think they aren't trolling while they totally are—are just gonna keep posting on the main thread anyway.

3. No thanks, I'm not crazy.

😁

1.& 2. We're talking about assumptions here.

3. Since when is that crazy!?

hollowtrucker77 said:Henry Hernandez7, why don't you just start your own forum?

This thing's big enough, honestly, especially considering how many people are hanging out here.

Matthew Anderson said:Basically, your sub is just a playground for you and your group of trolls to hang out in a space where we won't have to moderate half as much as we do here.

2. There’s also a bigger issue at play. You aren't even active on Reddit, yet some guy on a troll thread quotes an American subreddit post, and nobody responds—except for the specific crowd that calls that troll thread their home base.

3. Honestly, after all the drama you've stirred up, I don't see anyone actually backing you for a moderator role.

1. The whole point is just to reduce the amount of bans happening in the main threads.

2. Yeah, and there's nothing wrong with that. We aren't messing with the main subreddit, so everyone stays happy.

3. Look, we could figure that part out as we go; I don't think it's a dealbreaker. If you really want to be a mod for that sub, go for it.

rustydrifter10 said:If you're asking me, it feels more like we're just spinning our wheels in a debate, and honestly, we’ve already got a PDF that covers all that. 😬

It’s a debate, sure, but honestly? It’s more like a low-key troll fight, which is something we just don't really see around here.

Matthew Anderson said:If you posted "I replied to you at the link," it would get nuked as spam immediately.

Even if you don't wipe it, what happens if you decide to reply to someone on a new thread and they just... don't hit back?

I’ve got this nagging feeling that those troll PDFs are just going to end up attracting a bunch of residents who don't actually produce anything—they just sit around waiting for a fight so they can stir the pot.

So, how exactly would you go about moderating that?

Even rustydrifter10 said the same thing, and honestly, I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out how to tackle this mess.

It’s nobody's business but his, really. If he doesn't want to get involved, that's fine by me. No skin off my nose.

Not bad for us folks who like to get a little rowdy once in a while.

Honestly, I’d throw my hat in the ring for a moderator position on that PDF if Admin would be willing to mentor me. We really need to start cracking down on the actual vitriol—you know, the "you're an idiot" or "get lost" type of garbage—instead of just policing people for how they package their insults. That’s the whole point of the document, isn't it?

shadowpilot8 said:Look, debates have their own set of strict rules, but this? This feels more like a gentleman's brawl. 🙄

Spot on.

William Bennett53 said:rustydrifter10, shadowpilot8 actually has a point here—the suggestion isn't even about sanctioned boxing anymore, it's more like inviting a full-on street brawl. To put it bluntly, it’s like opening up a bar filled with crocodiles.

Matthew Anderson, you’re totally right. Anyone who isn't looking to get sucked into obvious trolling—if that even makes sense given how we just defined it—basically kills the whole concept. If we went that route, only actual trolls would show up because regular users wouldn't bother, or they'd just be too clueless to realize they're walking straight into a trap. It’s a lose-lose situation. Either the people hanging out there would actually get along because they've got beef with the rest of the world rather than each other, which means it wouldn't even be a troll thread, or you'd get those guys who start acting out in normal threads and then find themselves blocked by a moderator when they try to go on a rampage. It would all devolve into petty personal attacks within minutes, and we'd end up back at square one with sanctions, just like the guy who originally suggested the corner said in his first post.

I reckon this proposal needs a fair amount of polishing up...

True, this draft definitely needs some work; might be worth tossing in a few fresh ideas for that PDF too.

William Bennett53 said:it’s basically like those old movies where someone insults you at a diner and you challenge them to a showdown in the alleyway right outside. honestly, it solves a few problems:
1. inside the diner (our main thread), things stay chill because nobody's throwing punches; it stays a civilized little oasis.
2. the guys who actually have an itch for a fight can head out back to settle it, so everyone gets what they want.
3. if someone gets called out to the alley (meaning, off-topic) and decides to stay seated instead, they might take a tiny hit to their ego, but they don't get caught in the crossfire of the trolling.
everyone wins...
did I catch the drift of what you were getting at?

Spot on.

Alex Cook said:Would I ever lie to you, darling?

I guess if you're a moderator, lying isn't really part of the job description.🙂

Anthony Jackson2 said:I'm with this guy

honestly, I think this might finally fix all the drama on this board. Plus, I bet even that one resident nuisance will dig it, so we won't have to deal with his constant headache anymore

And what's a "nuisance" exactly...?

rustydrifter10 said:Wouldn't that just end up being spam on the other original thread? The user would be risking a warning, and if that leads to a ban and someone here replies to them, they wouldn't even be able to see the response.

Honestly, looking at it now, we probably need to tweak how this works.

Alex Cook said:That’s a killer idea.

Just hoping this isn't all for show. 🙂

Matthew Anderson said:How is anyone supposed to tell if a post was moved over to a new PDF?

Just drop a link, I guess. If they want to steer the conversation that way. Or they don't have to bother at all if the author isn't feeling it—they can just vent their frustrations 'from the heart' instead.

Matthew Anderson said:So you're just gonna drop the link in the main thread?

Would that PDF cover trolling attempts from every single subforum, or are we just picking out a few select ones?

Could be from all of them, why not?

Anyway, feel free to throw out whatever suggestions you guys have.

Matthew Anderson said:If I’m following you correctly, you're saying if I play nice on one thread, I’m fine, but the second I decide to be a jerk, I’m supposed to just start a whole new topic on this troll forum to keep being a nuisance?

Pretty much, though there's a slight nuance—you aren't starting a brand new thread, you're just replying directly to a post with your own snarky take.

Dear administration,

I’ve been thinking we might need a new sub-forum where the vibe is a little more relaxed—somewhere we can lean into the trolling just a bit more than what’s currently allowed without everyone losing their minds.

Picture this: you’re having a heated debate about politics, and when someone decides to hit back with that specific brand of "polite" sarcasm we all know and love, they just drop it in the "troll thread."

Obviously, there’d still be some ground rules to keep things from getting totally out of hand, mostly so people don't get banned for straight-up personal attacks.

Honestly, I think having a dedicated space like this would actually lead to way fewer bans and moderation headaches in the long run.

Hopefully, you guys dig the idea and we can make something happen.

Best,

wanderingheron52 said:Don't you think you're overstepping a bit here?
And honestly, what does Sanders have to do with this lady's complaint on the forum anyway...

Because her complaint is totally baseless, and dragging Sanders into this whole thing is just unnecessary.

Can't believe I actually find myself rooting for the moderators... man, life really is full of surprises...

Walter Brooks5 said:Doesn't the title held by the cardinal in a city like Chicago represent way more than just some symbolic gesture for the 90% of Americans who identify as Catholic?

Do I even really need to spell this out for you?

So, are we just leaving the final call up to the admins?

Wait, you think I'm an admin? Not quite.

From what I can tell, people are calling Bozanic a Taliban, but honestly, he only ever stands up for Bozanica or himself. All those other accusations are just people lacking a sense of self, hiding behind the idea of "Bozanica."

Dammit, I’ve only got two hours left to pull off this tax dodge before the deadline hits.🙂

When this actually happens—assuming it ever does—are we looking at a midday thing, or is this more of a midnight situation?

Melissa Sanders33 said:Henry Hernandez7, you're the best, glad to have you back. Now just try to use a little common sense for once. 😍

Appreciate the support, really, but we can get into all that later when the timing's right. As for the common sense part... I think I still need to go out and buy some. 😍

Look, if things actually go down, I figured I’d drop a few lines here for my favorite group of people on this forum

-you guys were awesome to hang out with, even when I was being a total pain in the neck
-honestly, I never meant to be difficult just for the sake of being difficult
-huge shoutout to the best moderator on the entire site—Nice
-hopefully you can all forgive my "sins" (not trying to start a debate here, just saying)

I'm really hoping I won't get kicked off before we reach a final resolution... catch you later!