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I’m betting this is all about this specific thing!
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Ethan Barrett22 said:I’m putting my faith in the administration to handle this properly and fairly. They need to hold the specific people responsible for this mess accountable so we can actually get back to having a normal discussion on the topic.
Robert Fox78 said:Actually, it's the exact opposite—I answered that way because I wouldn't even attempt it since it’s clearly survivable, and frankly, I was worried about catching some kind of "contagious" smart-aleck virus from you guys😁..
So there’s nothing to be afraid of... and good grief, what did I ever do to you?🙏🤦
As for that other comment about "bootlicking" (?)—get real, I exclusively wear sneakers.🤷
Robert Fox78 said:Give me a break. How do you even have the nerve to keep asking me things? You and your version of the truth... It’s honestly disturbing how someone can spew this much malice and hatred toward a complete stranger just because you can't beat me "in the arena" due to your arguments being fundamentally flawed.
Just leave me alone and stop asking me anything. You were the one who said if I stopped posting in the name change thread, it would prove I'm a better person than you. You said it yourself, so I stopped. Just back off; I'm done debating you and I don't want to hear another word from you.🤦🙏
Ethan Barrett22 said:It seems like you aren't keeping up with that subforum because none of that actually matters when it comes to the truth.
Can you provide a link to anything that actually backs up what you're claiming?
If you bother to look at the threads Robert Fox78 posts in, you'll see he stays on topic, doesn't resort to insults, and avoids attacking anyone. He isn't the one picking fights; rather, other people are coming after him simply because they can't handle a different perspective or don't like his delivery. They dogpile him constantly, yet the guy hasn't broken a single rule. That’s exactly why he hasn't received a single warning.
Ethan Barrett22 said:If I flag something and see absolutely zero response from the mods, my logical takeaway is that no rules were actually broken. Isn't that how everyone else interprets it too? 🤷
stormyrider28 said:www.forum.hr/showpost.php?p=24146291&postcount=7
He had that in his signature months BEFORE? Give me a break—you mean three years ago? Get real... and I don't see anything in his current signature claiming he's a shill or that anyone on this forum is being paid off. How exactly did you jump to that conclusion?
And as for your claim that I called you a shill, you can take that straight to the bank. Why don't you provide a link showing where I ever said that? Look, neoneagle93, the issue here is that you're taking some random link that has nothing to do with you and using it to label yourself a mercenary—who knows for what purpose.
stormyrider28 said:Look, I already told you. You basically confirmed my point yourself—this user has had a signature for months that openly insults other members, and besides, I’ve noticed his signature is way too many lines long. That’s a direct violation of the signature rules, and you know it..
Where is this neoneagle93 person? I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm looking at his signature right now and I don't see any issue. It seems like what you said is true: people just go where they feel like going, and you're proving that right now by acting out. You're bothered by some random link that has nothing to do with anyone here, but you clearly saw yourself reflected in it, and that's why it's getting under your skin.
stormyrider28 said:Oh, please... saying things like that to other members isn't an insult, but the fact that someone put a link in their signature that has absolutely nothing to do with the community—now *that* is a massive deal, and it's clearly eating you alive. What kind of logic is that? And when you ask if Brenda Gonzalez12's signature is the biggest issue here—it's not. His insults were a much bigger problem, which you saw for yourself right here. Does that sit right with you?
stormyrider28 said:I don't get why you're coming at me all of a sudden. I already told you straight up that I agree—having some random guy in a signature mocking people is wrong. Plus, I noticed his signature actually breaks the rules because it takes up way too many lines. So, why the personal attack?
stormyrider28 said:Brenda Gonzalez12, once everyone realized that you and Linda Moore51 are the same person, you started claiming it's forbidden to accuse someone of being a clone, yet you do it constantly. I am no clone, and I'm happy to undergo any check you want. You're only attacking me because I pointed out where you're breaking the rules, and you're always picking fights with anyone who thinks differently. You'd be better off focusing on the actual topics instead of hunting people down in every single post.
Gregory Ramirez2 said:Don't you think there’s a fundamental flaw in how we pick moderators?
It feels like everyone is feeling the lack of oversight across the whole site, especially from those who are actually active, yet we haven't had a real alternative for months.
When a strategy fails in life, trying the exact same thing over and over is like trying to break down a brick wall by slamming your head against it...
So, maybe it’s finally time to change the approach.
Perhaps we could adopt a system used on other major US forums where the users themselves elect mods through a public vote—sort of like a democratic election.
First, users who are interested in moderating a specific section or sub-forum would step forward voluntarily, and then the community votes on the candidates.
That way, you get a dedicated workforce chosen directly by the people who actually use the site.
With the current setup, our moderation team is shrinking—not necessarily because people aren't visiting the site anymore (just look at the activity levels of bluemason3), but because they simply have zero incentive to stick around.
Under a new system, people would volunteer themselves, which guarantees they'll actually do the "job" for free for a set period because they were chosen by the community.
As for the quality of work from these democratically elected mods, you could implement a trial period for every newcomer to see if they can actually handle the role.
If they fail? New elections, new mods.
By just closing threads about the lack of mods or shrugging our shoulders, I don't think we're doing anything constructive to solve the actual problem.
The issue with the site search tool lasted over a year, and I think anyone would agree that was a much smaller headache than the current moderator shortage, since moderation is the backbone of any community.
stormyrider28 said:neoneagle93, I see you’ve noticed too that Brenda Gonzalez12 has been running a signature that violates the rules for months now. It includes insults and harassment toward other users, and besides, the signature is way too many lines long according to the guidelines.
I’m asking Nico to take a look and fix this.
stormyrider28 said:Brenda Gonzalez12, when I mentioned links, I was referring to your accusations against others—specifically Elizabeth Jackson. Ever since I’ve been following this alternative health scene, you’ve been attacking her non-stop and insulting her constantly, yet you’ve never provided a single link to any of her posts to prove she actually broke any rules. She is a prime example of a model forum user, just like Gregory Ramirez2; in my opinion, they’ve never been banned and likely never will be, which makes them the best examples of decent contributors. I’m certain people like them wouldn't hurt a soul and would make excellent moderators. Along with them, fadedgull42 is also a very intelligent and respectful user, and I think she’d be a great moderator choice. These are people who truly understand the world of alternative medicine and have proven themselves to be incredibly civil, making them perfect candidates. There are others too, like chilout23, though he mentioned somewhere that he isn't interested, and if Gregory Ramirez2 could at least access alternative treatments if nothing else... I know being a moderator isn't easy; I’d never want to do it myself because it takes so much time, and I simply don't have it.
Gregory Ramirez2 said:If we’re following any kind of logic, the mods should be active supporters of alternative views—decent people who actually act right, like Elizabeth Jackson (look, nobody is a saint, but at least she doesn't resort to insults or making a spectacle out of everything)