Posts by Laura Evans3

dustypuma5 said:I knew exactly what was going on the moment I saw the President message her about giving you a warning.

Look, there was no way for me to know that. I don't moderate this specific sub-forum, so I don't even have the authority to issue her a warning or a strike. So, just sit tight for now.

dustypuma5 said:Honestly, you’re just sitting there ruthlessly mocking people in the comments on the BR and Trash subforums.

I’m going to send this over to STARSu, since you seem to be doing the exact same thing to him. It feels a little hypocritical, honestly.

dustypuma5 said:The moderator, BR, actually went to the President to ask for proof—specifically asking him to show photos of your furniture just to prove that you’re actually taking the pictures yourself.

It’s because this isn't even the first time she's been posting photos that aren't actually hers. 😉

dustypuma5 said:It’s a lonely feeling when you realize you've become the local punching bag. You look around the forum and notice that every time you flag a post or report someone for being out of line, nobody even blinks. Your reports just vanish into a void. It feels like the mods have turned a blind eye to the constant mockery directed at you. Eventually, I hit my limit. When the insults and the ridicule got too loud to ignore, I finally snapped and bit back. I defended myself, thinking that was my right. But instead of anyone addressing the people who were tearing me down, I was the one who ended up getting banned. It’s hard to stay calm when you feel like the rules only apply when you're the one fighting back.

Go ahead and draft that. Once you're done, I’ll pull together a full list of every time I stepped in on her posts and every instance where others were banned.

dustypuma5 said:Please reach out to the admins and ask them to take a look at this situation. I really think they should step in and find ways to protect you from people acting like this.

Post this for everyone; you can find the link at the bottom of the forum page.
I'll send everyone a PM.

Look, you’re free to vote however you want, but don't go getting yourself banned. Just make sure you actually read the rules first.

She could have stood her ground right then on Saturday... without breaking a single rule.

dustypuma5 said:Don't post private messages here. It’s against the rules.

So, you're saying he can't even get a yellow card?

dustypuma5 said:It’s honestly pretty ridiculous how people just grab photos from other forums and repost them here like they own them.
The hypocrisy here is just staggering. Honestly, it makes me sick.

You’re going to be feeling nauseous all day if I have to go digging through the trash just to pull your posts out.

dustypuma5 said:It’s not even really about those pictures. The bigger issue is that the mods on various subforums are actually allowing people to mock Melpy using the absolute lowest form of insults imaginable.
There might not be any rules against it, but personally, I find the whole thing pretty repulsive.
It reminds me of those playground bullies back in grade school—you know the type. They find the kid who's a little more vulnerable than the rest, surround them, and just keep pushing them from one side to the other while shouting insults. It's a classic intimidation tactic.
Maybe I’m just being irrational and letting this get under my skin too much. Perhaps I’m the one who's falling behind while everyone else has already moved on to the next level.

I’m asking you again—why are you even posting in the trash thread? Are you actually trying to mock someone?

dustypuma5 said:And I won't be making any excuses.

Because you just don't have anything to work with...

Look, this isn't even about you. You didn't start this thread either. It feels like you're only jumping in to play defender for one person while simultaneously turning around and mocking someone else in the exact same way.

dustypuma5 said:I’ll say this one more time: nobody has my permission to post my photo on this forum, whether it's from Facebook or any other site, unless I have explicitly given them the green light.
If you send me the link to your photo, I’ll get it posted. I can add a caption like, "Here is dustypuma5," and then follow up by quoting the specific legal statute that clarifies things—especially regarding those sections where the moderators and the community guidelines operate a bit differently.

Look, if you send me a direct link to one of your photos, that’s strictly between us. I shouldn't be posting that anywhere. You shared that link with me privately, and using it publicly would basically be a breach of privacy. That’s the core issue here—there is a massive difference between private sharing and public disclosure.

melpy said:I sent you that photo...

First, you say: Send me a photo of that desk and bed. Also, write "melpy" in the shot so I can show everyone it’s actually you.

Where did my PM go? Seriously, if you're going to copy that one below, could you please just grab this one too?

Does it really matter that much to you if I tell them it was you?

melpy said:And then:

Excuse me? I’ve sent that over to the help desk several times now, and I haven't heard a single word back. Not even a ping.

I can tell you're bored, and honestly, it feels like you're just trying to stir the pot a little bit.

I’m definitely not bored here, and I have plenty of other things on my plate to keep me busy. Honestly, if you had just tightened up that little detail, I probably would've received the notification and reached out to you way before Saturday. This isn't exactly our first time going back and forth over comments and photos, either. We know how this works.

So, I’m posting this PMA... and we all know that’s technically against the rules. If someone ends up getting flagged for it, don't come looking at me like I'm the one to blame.

Donna Wood52 said:The main thing is that they didn't get banned. ☕

Because of that photo, this thread is being cut short by a page, and those involved have already been handed disciplinary write-ups.

Donna Wood52 said:I’m with you on that. I honestly don't get why they haven't been banned yet, considering they posted someone else's photo and basically doxxed them. 🤷

It was because of that PMA situation... I feel bad you didn't get a chance to reply on Saturday. Things just kind of dragged on until now.

The soap making would have wrapped up much sooner...

dustypuma5 said:Good grief. Maybe try learning some basic netiquette first, and then actually read the Forum rules...

We're slipping back into that tone again...

dustypuma5 said:So you're telling me I can just post a photo of Marchi in a trash thread without her permission?

Regardless of where that photo was originally posted...

If she posted it on her own blog and wrote "this is me," and you come here and link to that blog saying "this is her," that's perfectly fine...

dustypuma5 said:Am I mistaken, or does it say here:

"On this Forum, it is forbidden to:
publish the private information of other members"

And a photo of someone is absolutely private information...

If she made it public herself, then it isn't "private information" anymore.
That's why I'm saying we need to be careful with what we write.

dustypuma5 said:But the rules for the sub-forum you moderate state that posting others' photos is prohibited and carries a heavy point penalty...

True, but nobody actually *posted* her photo. They just linked to the post where she already uploaded it. There's a huge difference...

dustypuma5 said:No one is allowed to post my photos on this Forum, whether they were originally on another site, Facebook, or anywhere else...

Even a US court would uphold that in a ruling.

Could you please quote the specific law?

dustypuma5 said:Look, Sci...
Go ahead and tear me apart then. I have no intention of posting in your subforums anyway, so you might as well just bypass me entirely in your capacity as a forum member. Sound like a plan?

Maybe you should just calm down and leave me out of this. Honestly, you can't even claim that because you've already been weighing in on several topics where neither I nor my specific sub-forums were even mentioned. I haven't even chimed in yet.

My sense of duty here is exactly the same as it is in my real life: when I see two kids picking on a third, I can't just stand by. It seems like you're having a hard time grasping why that matters to me.

You’re constantly dragging STARS in that trash subforum... always linking back to his posts with those little emojis. 🤣 😂 🤦

placidcrane7 said:That isn't true. If you try to advertise other forums around here, you get a permanent ban. I've seen it happen with my own eyes—people who spam ads get kicked out immediately.

There’s a massive difference between actually sharing something useful and just dropping a link to some forum or a flashy landing page and telling everyone to go sign up. That isn't community building; that's just straight-up advertising.
Sharing a link to an internal page within the info section isn't advertising. It's just providing context.
It sounds like everyone thinks clicking that link is a guaranteed way to get a permanent pass, but that’s just not how it works. It isn't that simple.

I sent you a DM yesterday... did it not go through?

I could only find one photo... I'm not sure if there are others. If there are, please shoot me a PM.

Donna Wood52 said:They have a point, but that doesn't mean a ban should be anything more than a two-day suspension. 😉

Where exactly did you see me insulting someone's photo? Unless they decided to come at me first, I haven't said a single word against anyone.

No, you aren't going to get banned for that. Honestly, if you really don't want to deal with those kinds of comments, maybe just stop posting so many pictures.

Donna Wood52 said:Have you ever wondered why I’m the only one getting torn apart? And I don't just mean people calling my posts "stupid." It feels like whenever anyone else shares a photo, the comments are either silent or filled with nothing but praise. Look, I’m not asking for everyone to sing my praises or treat me like a celebrity, but if someone really doesn't like my style, there are better ways to handle it than being outright insulting. They know they won't get banned for it, either. That's what makes it so frustrating.

They called you out because you're posting photos that lack any real substance or direction. There isn't a rulebook for basic manners, though. Sorry, feraltrucker5.

Donna Wood52 said:Did she really win just because she called me stupid? Seriously? And what about all those other threads where I try to start a normal conversation only to get shut down immediately? That’s not just moderation; that feels like straight-up harassment.
I wanted to switch things up a bit and pivot toward some total trash content, but I also have a quick question for everyone:

You should probably have a chat with the moderators over at those specific sub-forums about this.

Donna Wood52 said:Since when did they start allowing people to post images from other forums here on the forum? 🤷

They’re laughing now... just make sure you watch your privacy next time.
A lot of people make the mistake of linking directly to Facebook photos. By doing that, they’re essentially handing over their identity on a silver platter. They end up risking their privacy and letting people figure out their real names. Honestly, it's just a careless error on their part.

Donna Wood52 said:I was just looking through the threads, and honestly, I don't see any sign that the people throwing insults actually got banned.
I’d bet anything they didn't even get an infraction.

I sent you another PM...
Please get back to me. Or just say here if you aren't going to reply... I just need to know how to proceed.

dustypuma5 said:I’ve been watching her get torn apart since Saturday...
You didn't say anything...
And now this whole thread has turned into a complete circus where Melpy is just a target for everyone to mock...

If she chooses to post a photo, she has to expect people commenting on her weight, her legs, or how she looks...
When Dolly called her stupid—though I have no idea how you can tell someone is stupid just from a picture—she got banned immediately. If you'd actually been following this since Saturday, you would've known Lindsy got banned too for making the exact same kind of comment that isn't even "visible" in a photo.

dustypuma5 said:What do my cartoons have to do with any of this? 😳Because:

They matter because I gave them to you... and you're using every single chance to throw them back in my face...😉

Look, if you're defending Melpy this hard while simultaneously copying posts that insult her, why didn't you copy the ones about "trasha"? Why didn't you call out mod Azriel for not deleting the post that links to another forum where her full photos are posted?

And an even better question...
What exactly do you mean by saying she "can't be helped" in this post?

dustypuma5 said:There's no point in Melpy replying via PM; this falls under your "official duties"...

It matters because you clearly haven't read the PM content... so just eat the cost and move on.

Donna Wood52 said:Thanks!

Are you going to get back to my DM or what?

dustypuma5 said:(And let's be real, the moderator can't spot anything beyond obvious spam—that's why they handle the subreddits)

Hold your horses before you start talking trash without knowing the full story. I actually sent her a DM this past Saturday, and I haven't heard a single word back yet. Until she replies, my hands are tied on this one.

And besides, how could you claim I haven't banned people who were being disrespectful toward her?

I know my previous bans still sting for you, but honestly, after you said you "don't give a damn about bans," there isn't much left for us to discuss.

Let's just wait for Melpy to clear things up via DM, and then we'll see.

What does it say under "view detailed report"?

William Green4 said:Of course I didn't, and that’s certainly not something I ever said...
I don't typically dive into topics I know nothing about. I'm not one to write just for the sake of it. If something genuinely catches my interest, I’ll ask. I prefer to skip the unsolicited advice and just get straight to the question.

Yeah... you just show up, derail the whole conversation, and start messing with people who actually know what they're talking about.

William Green4 said:What exactly is Homić’s main point here?
So, how exactly am I supposed to express myself now?
I get the feeling you're trying to push my buttons just to see if I'll snap, but that isn't going to happen.

By just the way you've been writing in this thread, you've completely lost it.

William Green4 said:You’re getting tangled up in something you don't quite understand again...
That dilemma has been baked into this thread since the very first post.
Whenever there’s a lull like this for a couple of months, the conversation eventually drifts back to those pink flip-flops. I’m using that as a bit of a metaphor to help make my point clearer...

Honestly, I think it would be best if we just closed this thread and never spoke about Hombox again. At this rate, the conversation is eventually going to devolve into something as trivial as discussing bikini waxing. I’m being blunt because it seems like that's the only way to get through to you.
If you're actually bothered by people wearing pink tube tops and acting like total frat boys, why even show up to this thread? Why bother asking for a definition of the fleet rate if that's the kind of crowd you can't stand?
The MEP mentioned back in that thread about the card system that they were going to look into making some changes. Well, nothing has actually happened. It seems like things are just staying exactly as they are. So, you really need to make a call—decide if you're still planning on coming or not.

William Green4 said:Since "rudeness" seems to be your middle name, I’ve decided to be completely unfair. I actually reached out to the MEP to complain about how you've been acting. He admitted to me in a PM that you were in the wrong—you should have issued a warning for that part too, but you didn't.
He stepped up and fixed the mistake, so we decided to part ways on good terms.
I don't think that's quite the case with you. It feels like you aren't actually ignoring the insults on purpose; rather, you just seem to find it charming whenever someone decides to chime in with unsolicited medical advice.
That kind of behavior warrants a permanent ban, period.
And you didn't give in, either...

You didn't actually send anyone a private message about this. You posted your complaint in the "appeals for warnings" thread, and those posts haven't even been removed yet. Even the MEP replied to you right there in that thread. So, why are you getting worked up all over again?
He completely agreed with the warning you received from me, and he didn't change a single thing... if you're still insisting otherwise, then please, show me the links to the posts in the Homebox thread that I supposedly flagged incorrectly. And as for who the MEP behind this is...

William Green4 said:Of course, you're just telling nothing but the absolute truth...
Fine, I'm lying. But now that you've discovered that signature, I have to wonder what your next move will be.

I'll take action once you explain how you managed to report a user who posted on the Homebox thread long after their old handle had gone inactive. It makes zero sense for you to throw me under the bus and then demand something from me...

William Green4 said:Just a plain old lie.......

You seem to pop up in the thread every single time some newbie says something stupid... never when someone sensible is actually making a point...

William Green4 said:I'm done sending you any PMs, because you just fake them so convincingly......

Another classic ad hominem attack. But I'm sure you'll dodge it just like you did in your last post, quoting everything except the actual point... no links, no specific posts, nothing at all.

William Green4 said:Because of the lack of explanation; you're prone, just like most mods, to using a tiny number of posts as an excuse to complain, or relying on those overused buzzwords...
Actually, I'm the one who decides where the line is drawn regarding old handles, because that's my right.

No, that isn't your right. 😉 Does it even make sense to discuss things involving an old handle while hiding behind a new one?

William Green4 said:And once again, you're trying to fit a lid on every single pot.
There are different modes for this PDF, including a super mode, and they dictate exactly what you can and cannot do.
Who exactly do you think you are, deciding what's allowed here and what isn't?

And who exactly are you to decide what I can or can't say here? For the record, I didn't tell her what she's allowed to post or what isn't. I simply explained that she doesn't need to stick strictly to one single topic like "how to report a moderator." I told her she’s more than welcome to start a new thread if her idea doesn't fit into the existing ones.
You’re busy criticizing my choice of bowls and lids, yet here you are, quoting my response to another woman on this forum just to tear it apart. 🙏

Olivia Moore51 said:🙏🤣What’s the actual standard here? Are we just supposed to tally up every time someone gets banned or something? Is there anyone actually in charge who handles these things?
It’s always the same story. 🤣

When I issued a ban, if someone filed a complaint, I made sure to step up and address it personally. Just because a few moderators fail to do their jobs doesn't mean everyone on the team is lacking. 🙂

Alex Barnes8 said:Why isn't there a specific thread titled "How to report a moderator?" included in that "Feedback and Suggestions" PDF?

The reason is that you can report a moderator anywhere on this entire subforum...
If you've been banned, there's a dedicated space for banned users. If you've been kicked out entirely, we have a thread for that. If you have something specific in mind, just start a new thread... 🙂

William Green4 said:You aren't really reading for comprehension...

It’s easy to say that when you always have to be right.😉

William Green4 said:For instance?

Take a closer look at the post above. If you read it more carefully, you'll notice I've already started discussing how my way of expressing myself on the Homić topic has changed over time—both back then and how I approach it now.

William Green4 said:It’s kind of a fool's errand to start gluing pieces together if you don't even understand what you're building, isn't it?

You should tell the moderator that they ought to close this thread just because you don't like the direction it's taking. That doesn't make it off-topic. Why didn't you weigh in on the "Rules" thread or just send a PM to the MEP?
You’ve handed me three warnings across both my accounts now. One was for nothing more than leaving a smiley face in a post—which seems completely on-topic to me. I mean, unless there are some secret technical specifications coded into emojis that are vital to the Homić discussion, I don't see the issue. Then there was the second one for... Pleasant. I had that conversation with Praetoriana and Mihac, and right after, I ended up having to delete over fifty of my own posts. Then there was that third warning explained above...
Can you explain to me how those three specific posts were tied to the HomeBox topic, especially since I was the one who actually started the thread?

William Green4 said:Look, it’s tough, but honestly, it was your mistake to take on the moderator role in the first place—and clearly, that hasn't been sorted out yet.

It’s a classic logical fallacy: attacking the person instead of their argument. Instead of actually addressing the points being made, someone just goes after the individual's character or traits to discredit them. It’s a lazy way to win a debate, and honestly, it doesn't hold any water once you look past the insults. I remember seeing this happen during a heated town hall meeting back in Chicago last year—someone started shouting about a speaker's background rather than answering their actual policy proposal. It was pretty disappointing to watch. If we want meaningful discussions, we have to stick to the facts. 🙂

William Green4 said:No worries, same to you and Desiree. She actually mentioned she can't be everywhere at once, so she suggested I just reach out to the PDF moderator directly.

And you thought I was the one to come to for this? 🤣🤣🤣
I went back through my saved private messages... and there's absolutely no sign of your PM.
Here’s another interesting thing to consider: the user whose signature you’re mourning (I’m assuming that’s just some bottom-feeder, right?) hasn't even been active on the homicide threads, nor have they touched an internet forum since late July. Meanwhile, that previous account you claim you sent a PM from was completely inactive after May. 😕 😕

William Green4 As requested by:
So what?

So, what part of this isn't clicking for you?

William Green4 said:Njubizam has one major flaw, and that’s the sheer arrogance and rudeness you encounter there.
You don't need to punish someone just because they're clueless. But if I approach them politely and ask for their take on how a firm operates, only to have them tell me to "get help" after I've tried explaining the mechanics of it—and you've basically given them the green light to be a jerk—then I really shouldn't be expected to play nice, right?

Oh... so it was you. I'm finished. The way he sees things... just the way only you can put it. I've finished my review.It seems like every time some total amateur shows up around here...

William Green4 said:So, did I actually file a complaint about the signature, or didn't I?☕

I can't say for sure, since I don't have your PM. Plus, if we’re talking about that specific signature and the user involved, we still need another month or two to clear things up. If I've got the wrong idea, just send me a PM letting me know which signature you're referring to.

William Green4 said:By the way, don't you think it would be a nice gesture to respect my decision regarding why that user was banned?

You’re the one who pulled that out from under the rug... not me.

William Green4 said:which is incredibly difficult for you, especially when I'm discussing things you don't quite grasp...

You never actually contribute to the discussion; you just troll and derail the thread with off-topic comments.☕

William Green4 said:this is peak rudeness, typical of you—it's a perfect reflection of your level of manners and education.
I assume you're waiting for me to snap back, but I won't. Your posts speak volumes about who you are...

It’s a shame. It would be nice if you carried yourself here the way you do elsewhere... right now, you're just acting like a total mama's boy.😍

William Green4 said:In that case, the MEP should have been the one to issue the warning, not you, and I wouldn't have said a word...

So what, we're deciding who gets to hand out penalties now?😂 🤣 😂

William Green4 said:For what reason?
Have you ever actually realized when you were wrong?

Yes, I have. And my mistakes have been corrected. The threads are still there...😛

William Green4 said:I sent you a complaint regarding that signature, but instead of addressing it, you just handed me another warning for some vague nonsense.

Did you send me a PM?

William Green4 said:And I am certainly no carbon copy; that’s just another example of your crude way of speaking...
And of course, you’ll proudly claim you have what it takes to be a mod... as if.
The goal is to build a civilized forum, yet the mods talk like they're driving stagecoaches.

You actually have another username you've posted under, so this is clearly a clone.

William Green4 said:If I'm not mistaken, the thread title is "Do administrators ever actually respect objections."
And naturally, I have plenty to say about that.

So, what's your response to that? 🍿

William Green4 said:No chance...
There is no reason for me to intervene in a thread where fleet rates, firmer, and similar characters are mentioned under your protection, giving advice. But it suits you to act like anyone else on the thread is inferior to you, successfully driving them away...
Enjoy yourself...

Being a sycophant has never been penalized... and I don't intend to start now. If it bothers you when someone mentions a fleet rate, then politely correct them... which is something you can't seem to do.

edit: 🤣 Well, for goodness sake, it was you all along. You should have spoken up sooner; things would have made much more sense. 😘
I won't engage in a circular argument. My stance remains exactly as it was before.

👋

William Green4 said:It’s only natural that we won't be seeing much of each other. You've turned a few simple threads into such a chaotic mess that I honestly don't see any reason to hang around there.

Well, you still managed to make it out to that cornfield and haul in quite a harvest, didn't you? 😛

William Green4 said:The issue lies with that specific quote, "go treat oneself." You didn't penalize them for it right then, but you certainly did with those 35 points in a later response.

You don't even respond to people telling you to go treat yourself. Honestly, maybe you should start listening to everyone else's advice once in a while. 😉 It looks like you’re already responding to the warning from the MEP regarding what everyone is doing on this thread...

P.S. If you have any issues with the ticket, you know exactly where to take it up. 😁

William Green4 said:On top of that, I mentioned to you under my old handle that his signature really rubbed me the wrong way, since it was specifically targeting my previous username.
It’s pretty clear you aren't cut out for this. You can't tell who’s actually trolling and who's just provoking because you don't truly grasp the subject matter you're supposed to be moderating.

I'm not even sure what your old username was (kloncino). 🙄 😁 I’m not sure whose signature you’re referring to, and honestly, nobody has sent me anything to sign. Take a break and grab a coffee.

William Green4 said:Well, feel free to keep entertaining yourself in that madhouse. Honestly, you weren't exactly invited to lecture us on whether or not forum complaints are being taken seriously.
Since this PDF includes a subtitle like, "Your feedback, ideas, wishes, and comments. How to make the forum better and more civilized," I’ll offer my own suggestion for making things more civil: let's just get rid of the incompetent moderators.
And you definitely belong in that group.
Either stop trying to act like you're the boss of everyone on this forum and start following the moderation rules.
Thanks for understanding!

Did you actually get an invite to this thread? 😍

Take care, and maybe I'll see you around the local diner 😘

William Green4 said:Not exactly—they'll just stop showing up to your threads, and you'll end up moderating an empty room by yourself...

Honestly, I'm hoping I won't run into you again... 😬 and I think those 35 people were more than enough. 😛

wiredharbor22 said:Wait, did Mike send me a DM? 🤣 🙏

Initial impressions 😁

hiddenpuma75 said:....

Are you absolutely certain that Zelia changing their mind wasn't actually pressure coming down from the site admins? 😬