Posts by brightpilot6

Why not just rename the main thread? ☕

Well, we finally received a response.

Bryan Adams6 said:Perhaps someone might actually address your complaints about posting questions in a section meant for moderator feedback rather than in the main discussion threads?
As a veteran forum user, wouldn't you know better than that, Charles Roberts33?

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What absolute arrogance, honestly—it’s almost as if they think they can just grab God by the beard and demand his attention 🙏🤦

ruggedjackal46 said:He suggested there might be a response, which essentially implies there might not be one either. 🙏

Schrödinger's moderation 🙏

Bryan Adams6 said:Perhaps someone might actually respond to your outcry, considering you chose to post this question in a thread dedicated to discussing Primer or Offside rather than using the space specifically reserved for moderator feedback?

Actually, you posted it quite appropriately in the thread meant for exactly that purpose, but clearly, you couldn't care less about "proper placement" if you haven't even bothered to check for new posts in ten days, 🙏🙏

Has an even more vital question occurred to you—why do you, Charles Roberts33, feel entitled to an explanation regarding why another forum member received a permanent ban? Are you his legal representative? Or perhaps some sort of self-appointed internal auditor for the forum?

Did it ever cross your mind that it might be because, after all these years, some of us actually still care about one another?

The forum has been steadily declining for years; there are hardly any new voices joining the conversation, and the moderation team tends to prune anyone who deviates from some unspoken set of rules. Honestly, you could count the quality contributors on one hand—the kind of people you can actually joke around with or have a meaningful discussion with. So, isn't it a bit of a miracle that we actually notice and care when one of those rare individuals suddenly stops posting?

Bryan Adams6 said:Moderation over at the Soccer boards has basically devolved into nothing but issuing warnings, deleting posts, and handing out bans, simply because certain individuals seem to think this is their own private club where they make all the rules.

I have to agree; that is a perfect description of how the moderation is being handled on this forum right now.

ruggedjackal46 said:I’d like to wish the moderators a very Happy New Year.

Well, I suppose I should follow suit—though by the time anyone actually stumbles upon this, we'll be well into 2024, and the sentiment might feel a little dated, wouldn't you agree?

It would be quite nice if someone actually bothered to provide an answer.

A permanent ban just for some fan banter? Come on, people, this is a Soccer forum; if you applied those rules consistently to everyone here, we’d be left with maybe three users still active, all of them probably appealing bans from an NBC drama special.

I’m signing this petition; Cinque’s long-standing body of work deserves a bit of grace and a second chance.

I’d also argue that here on Example and elsewhere, we pride ourselves on cultivating a certain homegrown, friendly-yet-snarky discourse—one where it’s much easier to slide into the mud than it would be from the polished, politically correct greenhouse of some corporate newsroom. It’s just how things are, isn't it? That raw, unfiltered spirit is just part of our DNA. ☕

Cinque, my friend, we’re standing right there with you.

steelharbor9 said:Great thread! And honestly, there's a solid foundation of young talent here too, so it's really not an either-or situation 👍

1990 (Kroos) - 1999 (Donnarumma) 2
1991 (De Bruyne) - 1998 (Mbappe) 1
1992 (Neymar) - 1997 (Dembele 🤦) 1
1993 (Kane) - 1996 (Rodri) 1
1994 (Sterling) - 1995 (Kimmich) 1

Gentlemen, perhaps it would be wise to actually study the rules of the game, because this whole situation reeks of the moderator breathing down everyone's necks. ☕

Just doing this for the sake of Byron's mental health.

1990 (Kroos) vs 1999 (Mount) 1
1991 (Kante) vs 1998 (Mbappe) 2
1992 (Neymar) vs 1997 (de Jong) 1
1993 (Oblak) vs 1994 (Bernardo) 1
1995 (Kimmich) vs 1996 (good lord... Rodri) 1

Adam King6 said:Are you kidding me?

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It all feels somewhat surreal to me, both in the moments leading up to the impact and in the immediate aftermath.

Steven Fox37 said:Exactly. This isn't the moment for endless debating or overthinking things; it's about taking action. We're talking about a move so unprecedented that no government in American history has ever pulled it off before. Honestly, we need to stop worrying about the "what ifs" and just go for it.
I've got a feeling that if you were running the show, we'd end up in such a mess that Joseph Clark37 would have to come back—but strictly on a business level.

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Something about this just feels incredibly staged.

Everything I can gather regarding the war in Ukraine comes directly from the writings of Kyle Campbell 😢

Kyle Campbell, don't let the mob rob you blind ☕

Pamela 🙏

bluebison47 said:🤣🤣

The TV wasn't even on back then, I guess... maybe I was just working in Microsoft Office on my laptop. 🙏

Excel or Word?

driftingranger9 said:The storm is brewing, and it looks like trouble is on the way

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199 ☕

Paul Martinez73 said:Auction Start: $33

Regarding the soccer subforum, I’ve got a proposal since Cuchito completely ignored my last request to push for Palcic, so hopefully this gets everyone else interested too...

I want to organize a charity Action. Soccer fans have always been the biggest donors and philanthropists anyway, and besides, it might be a fun way to bring some unity here instead of just constant Kavga. I also want to see if MLS players or Europa League players turn out to be better people.

The Prize:

Basically, I'm auctioning off a Biti Kutak t-shirt that I scored in a trade involving some heavy debate with Torcida Makarska

-"The more they break him, the more I love him"

It's an XL (jbte, I'm a pig). I'm also offering my own membership in NH—with proof, obviously—and I'll personally donate an amount of my choosing to the Hajduk Split children's foundation (the exact amount between me and Chukite stays secret)

All proceeds from the bidding will go toward a family in need in a rural area like Banovina (we can find a contact through any forum member who knows a family that lost everything) or toward Palcic at the local hospital, depending on what the winner chooses.

P.S. I'll match the highest bid myself to add even more to the pot. Let's see how far the Nogometas, Offsides, Vickas, Kutasi, Rijeka residents, Osijek residents, Varaždin residents, Premier League players, Serie A players, La Liga players, Leftardi, Ognjistarci, Neutrals, Jajare, Pickare, and everyone else are willing to go... don't make me boost you all.☕
"He who doesn't bid, damn his soul and bones"

If this violates any rules, just give me a permanent ban, jbte. We really need to unite; there's fighting in every single thread.🤷

I understand, VB16 ☕

I find myself placing my bets regardless of whether a win actually materializes.

92:48, naturally.

I picked up one LP directly, along with three others through various intermediaries ☕