Posts by Richard Sanders7

rustydrifter10 said:None of that is going to happen.

Is there any chance at all?

Can I claim the Eliza Day handle? 😳 Just kidding, obviously. Would it be okay if I just took Richard Sanders7 instead? I noticed the username is available, though the owner hasn't logged on in over three years and only has about 20 posts total 😳. If that’s a no-go, could I go by ~jojo~? And if I can, any chance those tildes could show up in red? 😳

slypuma12, here’s just one more example of how biased you're being:

Alice said:Richard Sanders7 and Eliza aren't really fans of this kind of moderation because it keeps them from doing what they actually come here for... constant poking, sarcasm, mockery, and trolling. Once they lose that freedom, they feel like they've lost their room to move, and since their whole reason for being on this forum is basically stifled, now they want to start a revolution. Let them try; let's see who defends them then. Personally, I think most people prefer moderators who don't let the forum turn into a place where people vent their own frustrations by putting others down.

It's nothing but insults and trolling.

Alice said:Hey admin... For instance, Richard Sanders7 has insulted me so many times—often in such a subtle, nasty way—that he should have been banned a long time ago. Just because he hasn't targeted you doesn't change my view; I fully support any moderator action taken to finally put an end to guys like him. It honestly surprises me that this isn't clear to someone claiming to advocate for democracy. If your idea of democracy is just spitting on and insulting people, then you're definitely not moderator material—in fact, you're exactly the kind of person everyone should work together to keep away from that position.

Making accusations without any proof (which is just classic trolling). But sure, I guess it was "so subtle" that there's no evidence left behind.

You didn't issue a single ban or even a warning for those posts. But apparently, this counts as a warning, while this is considered trolling. 🙏

slypuma12 said:I really try my best to stay objective when I'm moderating. I know I can make mistakes, but I truly believe I made the right call with the warning I issued you.

If the supermods or admins don't have anything else to add, I think we can wrap this discussion up here. Could someone please lock the thread?

When I was reading through your post last night, yours was actually much longer than mine. That specific part you deleted just screams personal vendetta to me. We weren't giving you a hard time before you stepped into the mod role; this isn't an attack on your authority, it’s just a reaction to how things are being handled personally... 🙂

Just look at how much the atmosphere has shifted since you took over. Posts that used to be considered standard conversational tone back in the day are getting flagged now. I've had people reach out privately to show their support, mentioning they're actually hesitant to speak up publicly because they're afraid they might get "moderated" too.

slypuma12 said:Also, just to set the record straight, that user didn't get banned because of the specific post you mentioned—which he actually pointed out as controversial and started breaking down himself. He was actually banned because of this follow-up post. This happened right after a polite warning to stop trolling. Instead of listening, he decided to play the "grammar Nazi" over a post that was perfectly clear, consistent, and didn't even use any special characters.

Look, there’s no need to politely ask me not to troll, because I’m not trolling. You can issue warnings to everyone, but honestly, you’re the one trolling here. It doesn't make much sense to go around flagging someone for trolling when they've been on this forum for ten years and have only nine bans for trolling—one third of which were issued by you. It feels less like moderation and more like you're intentionally trying to provoke a negative reaction. It’s like asking someone to intentionally be a bad moderator.

Just look at the current state of the board. It’s totally empty; people are actually afraid to post because of these erratic decisions you're making.

But let's move past all that. The fact that a moderator feels they can unpunishedly call a female user a "petty soul with complexes" is just shameful. Honestly, Wacky, you should be embarrassed. Just step down. ☕

placidorca16 said:I’m with the moderator on this one. That Trumpian claim is just plain wrong and sexist. To suggest that after Trump's comment, "I can only offend patriarchal women", women haven't had much reason to be upset since the 1960s because "after the sexual revolution of the 60s, that kind of talk became part of the slang, and honestly, it's reality" is just making excuses for sexism and trying to pass it off as "normal." It goes even further with the statement: "The most viewed content on the internet is pornography... so why are we blowing things out of proportion over 'grab a pussy'?" So, according to him—and clearly everyone else who doesn't see an issue here—the fact that pornography dominates the web somehow proves that women agree with the objectification of their bodies and personalities?! I really don't get where some people get the idea that reducing women to sexual objects is an accepted or widely supported fact by women (especially those who fought for empowerment during the 1960s sexual revolution). But then again, I suppose I can understand the men who aren't affected by it and either don't see the problem or are simply playing dumb.

Excuse me, but women *are* sexual objects. That doesn't mean they aren't also other things, and nobody in the post actually implied otherwise.

This whole thread is nonsense. I've been on this forum for ten years now, and I haven't seen such a massive blunder ☕

I honestly think he could be reported for abuse through the site administrators. If they take it seriously, they might just contact his ISP and have them cut off his entire internet connection.

Just keep hitting that send button until it finally goes through.

This is straight-up censorship. It’s honestly pretty shameful!

Maria Fowler39 is definitely my favorite mod 🙂

Angela Campbell84 said:I was also wondering if it’s standard procedure for moderators to send private messages to members "advising" them to stay away from certain subforums, or if that's just how some of them choose to handle things?

I figured I'd drop this here... if it doesn't belong in this thread, I'll just start a new one.

Who actually gave someone that advice? 🍿

Speaking of Jack & Jill Davidson and Wacky, I honestly don't get how he managed to land a moderator spot. The guy used to be so much more aggressive; I distinctly remember him tossing out all sorts of insults at other members back in the day. Personally, I don't have anything against him, but him being a mod?! Seriously?!

It’s the same old issues, they just don't pop up all the time

That’s a way too long time to be waiting around. I’d honestly just head down to the local bank and ask them exactly where my money is.

You can always fall back on the "temporary accounting error" excuse

Megan Chase43 said:🤣

Don't stress too much about the washing machine; there might just be a power outage or a tripped breaker.☕

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It’s not an electrical issue; it keeps running water regardless. I went to check on the warranty paperwork today, and if that doesn't clear things up, I'll be calling a repair technician tomorrow. 🙂

Hey, where have you been hiding? I haven't seen you around the countdown threads or any of those similar discussions lately! ☕

Not you again with the clones 🙄

I treated myself to some lasagna today, and man, it was delicious 🙂 On the downside, my washing machine decided to quit on me 😢

Andrea, why do you write such long posts? 🙂

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I’m holding out hope that we’ll eventually land a head coach who actually knows what they're doing.