What is up with these weird cartoons?

This whole situation is completely unhinged; just write down all the stuff I used to get banned for being racist that suddenly isn't considered racism anymore, or list all the blatant trolling that’s now magically considered totally fine.

So I go ahead and report this blatant racism and trolling, and what do I get? A ban for spamming. Real classy.

Then you've got the moderator sliding into my DMs to threaten me and throw insults, which—shocker—absolutely nothing happens about.

On top of that, they’re nuking my threads about the FBI, and I can't even file an appeal for an unfair ban.

Your threads are getting deleted because you’re just posting question marks instead of actually saying something! Honestly, if you keep this up, you're going to be getting hit with a warning every single time—which is exactly what should have happened with these posts, too. If we're being real about how things are being handled here, I think even the current moderation is being way too lenient on you.

Good grief...
The post reported by 8 times isn't an instance of racism; rather, it is a direct observation regarding your habitual behavior.

John Doe said:Now go ahead and mention how half of the Belgian national team isn't actually Belgian.

To be clear, John Doe wasn't commenting on the racial identity of the Belgian players as an end in itself. He was pointing out that you have been repeatedly penalized for making such racist remarks—specifically claiming that Black players in the French national team cannot truly be French because of their skin color, or suggesting that Hamilton isn't a true Briton. That is precisely what John Doe noted. The fact that you feel personally targeted because someone remembers your track record does not constitute an offense.

As for the warning that led to your ban: you received it after you decided to participate in the sub-forum's driver guessing game by using the report button to express your opinion. After honestly spamming reports on John Doe's post, you chose to abuse the reporting tool for your own purposes, which is a blatant misuse of the system.

Furthermore, both the warning that pushed you toward a ban and the penalty you accrued while banned were minor 10-point custom infractions, which is actually less than what you deserved. Your issue is simply that you were hovering so close to the limit that any small slip sent you over the edge.

rustydrifter10 said:Look, your threads keep getting nuked because instead of actually writing something useful, you just drop a single question mark like some kind of troll. Just so we’re clear, if you keep this up, you’re gonna be racking up warnings left and right—honestly, you should have been slapped with them for these posts already too. If that’s the logic you’re playing by regarding this specific situation, then frankly, you’re being way too soft on yourself.

Look, I’ve got absolutely nothing against red cards, honestly—they’re necessary for keeping the game from turning into a total circus—it’s just that the people holding all the power around here clearly haven't a clue how to actually use them properly.

I already sent you a DM about this trolling nonsense, but you're just acting like you didn't hear me.

William Bennett53;47308922 said:

Oh man, oh man, oh man... seriously, what even is happening right now?
So, I’m looking at this post that actually got reported, and honestly, it’s just one of those things where you have to wonder what the hell people are thinking lately. It’s like, can we please just have one day where things don't spiral into some weird drama? Anyway, here's the post they flagged. Eight times. Eight whole damn times. Look, I’m not calling you a racist or anything—don't even go there—it’s just a direct observation of how you always act, which is honestly pretty predictable at this point.

So, look, let's get one thing straight here because I feel like people are totally missing the point—John Doe wasn't actually making any comments about the race of those Belgian players just for the sake of being provocative or whatever, you know?

So, like, do you actually even know what race is, or are we just throwing words around at this point?
Look, you gotta learn. It’s not just some suggestion, it’s like, the fundamental bedrock of actually functioning in this world without looking like a complete amateur, you know? You can't just stumble through life hoping things click into place by sheer luck—that's a one-way ticket to a massive headache and probably a very awkward conversation with your boss at some big firm like Goldman Sachs. You have to put in the work, soak up the knowledge, and actually absorb what's being thrown at you. If you don't, you're basically just spinning your wheels while everyone else is hitting their stride. Just take my word for it, seriously.

Look, I’m just gonna say it because someone has to: Americans and Canadians aren't races. It’s not even a thing. People love to throw labels around like they're playing some weird game of Pokémon, but let's get real here—it's just not how biology works.

So, this guy is out here claiming that you’ve been getting slapped with penalties over and over again just because of those racist remarks you make—as if that’s some kind of established fact or anything.

He wasn't just being annoying, he was straight-up baiting me, and honestly, if I had been the one to post that kind of crap, I’d be staring down a ban right about now.

So, I’ve been sitting here thinking about this absolute nonsense being peddled lately, and honestly, my head is spinning. You’ve got these people out there making these ridiculous claims that Black players on the French national team aren't actually French just because of their skin color, and then they have the audacity to turn around and say Lewis Hamilton isn't a "real" driver either. Like, seriously? It’s the same tired, nonsensical logic wrapped up in a different package. They're basically trying to gatekeep identity based on nothing but pure prejudice, acting like you can just decide someone doesn't belong to their own country or sport just because they don't fit some outdated, narrow image. It's honestly exhausting watching people try to strip away someone's legitimacy like that; it’s just straight-up delusional nonsense if you ask me. Briton.

Look, let's get one thing straight right out of the gate: being a Briton isn't some kind of definitive nationality, and honestly, neither is being Yugoslav or Canadian-Herzegovinian—or whatever other label people feel like throwing around these days to make things complicated. 😁)

And honestly, John Doe hit the nail right on the head with that one.

Nah. Not happening.

So, you’re actually sitting there acting like it’s some kind of massive crime that someone actually remembers how you behaved? Like, wow, someone call the ACLU, because apparently, having a memory isn't a violation of your rights or whatever. Honestly, it's hilarious that you're so offended by the mere fact that people aren't just hitting a reset button on your nonsense every single time you act out. It's not an offense to hold you accountable, man; it's just life.

I honestly don't even know how to respond to this one. I'm just staring at it like, what am I even supposed to say?

Man, you got slapped with that ban for a reason, especially after you spent all that time straight-up spamming reports on everyone else's posts like some kind of obsessed hall monitor. So, John Doe has officially decided to jump into the subforum's driver guessing game, but get this—he’s doing it by using the report button to broadcast his "opinions." Yeah, you heard me right. It's a total, blatant abuse of the reporting system, and honestly, it's just ridiculous.

So basically, if I call out trolling, suddenly it’s "spam."

But when you guys flood a thread—and yeah, you included yourself in that mess—then it’s totally fine. Fascinating logic right there.☕

Furthermore, those warnings that got you banned and the ones you already racked up were just little custom 10-point penalties, which honestly isn't even much compared to what you should've actually gotten. Your whole issue is that you were hovering right on the edge, and you just finally tipped over.

Look, I don't have anything against handing out warnings, but let's be real—distribute them to everyone, not just me. Because there are way more people here spamming than there are of me.

William Bennett53 said:Man, he just took a massive hit to the ego so now he's acting tough... he'll pull himself together once he wakes up from this tantrum. 🙏

And what is even this?
Spam, trolling, insults?

Just another insult dressed up as some "friendly banter."

John Doe said:Lucky for you, you're the only one having issues here... and boy, you've got plenty of 'em. 🤣 🤣

I shall attempt to adopt your brevity in hopes of fostering a better understanding between us: there is a fundamental distinction between committing a racist outburst and simply noting that an individual is known for such outbursts.

As for your hour-long contemplations regarding race and nationality, I would suggest you stick to subjects where you possess at least a modicum of actual knowledge.

I seem to have missed this...

darkmarlin16 said:

William Bennett53 said:He took a bottle to the head, so he's just being obnoxious... things will settle down once he's slept it off. 🙏

And what exactly is this?
Is this spam, trolling, or just outright insults?

It was merely a review of the Western story posted in this subforum, specifically regarding this part:

swifttiger75 said:TBF he swung toward darkmarlin16, but he didn't land the blow, since John Doe smashed a whiskey bottle over his head.

I would suggest you read the whole thing because it is quite engaging, though I realize reading "someone else's fiction" isn't exactly your idea of entertainment... 🤷

William Bennett53 said:Look, regarding your little hour-long deep dive into race and nationality, I’d highly suggest you just stick to the stuff you actually have a clue about.

It’s pretty damn obvious you don't have the slightest inkling of what you're talking about

and it's just as obvious that you're trying to pivot the whole argument onto something else entirely

yeah, it's all super transparent.

First, you lead with this argument that even though you were penalized for racism, no one has been disciplined after eight separate reports just for pointing out your history of racist behavior.

Then, completely out of left field and without any logical connection, you lecture me on the definition of race—claiming I need to learn what races actually are since, apparently, Canadians and Americans don't count—and then pivot to nationalities, suggesting I'm confused because Britons and Yugoslavs aren't included in that either. Not that anyone in the actual reported post was even discussing any of that nonsense to begin with.

To top it all off, you play the victim by claiming that I am the one deviating from the topic.

I think I'll stop participating here. If the admins want my input, they know where to find me.
In truth, I suspect the only purpose of this senseless thread is for darkmarlin16 to tell me how much he dislikes me. Message received; let's move on.

rustydrifter10, you still alive over there or what?

darkmarlin16 said:rustydrifter10, you even still alive over there?

William Bennett53 laid it out perfectly for you, and honestly, looking at the PDF boards he moderates, you basically handed him the evidence himself. I don't have anything else to say to that.

You’re just poking the bear, trolling, and ignoring everything people tell you—it feels like you're just getting worse as time goes on. Your permanent ban was lifted because everyone thought you’d finally grown up and stopped causing drama on the forums, but here you are, already racking up partial bans on every single board you touch, except for Formula 1. All I can tell you is this: since it's pretty obvious you aren't following the rules required to stay unbanned anymore, the second the mods over at Formula 1 (or any other board) decide they've had enough of your attitude and call for a partial ban, you won't just be getting a warning—you'll be facing a full permanent ban again.

Seriously, there is zero point in collecting partial bans like you're trying to catch them all in Pokémon across every board you visit; that kind of user isn't what we want here. So, take a moment and really think about what you actually want and what's better for you: either calm down, lay low, get your act together, and start respecting the rules, or keep going at this pace and say a final goodbye to this community for good.

darkmarlin16 said:rustydrifter10, you still around?

Look, I don't have anything against you personally, but a lot of your posts feel a bit provocative. It’s not that you’re being outright rude by calling people idiots or fools—you aren't doing that—but many of your comments seem designed just to stir the pot a little.
I don't have an issue with you, but since we're all on this small forum together, even those minor provocations can cause unnecessary friction.

rustydrifter10 said:William Bennett53 laid it out for you perfectly, and honestly, you got exactly what was coming to you on the PDF he mods. I’ve got nothing else to say.

You’re just out here poking the bear, trolling everyone, and ignoring every single word people tell you—it’s like you get worse as the clock ticks. You lost your premium status because people actually thought you’d grown up and stopped causing drama on this site, but look at you, already trying to grab clout on every single thread you touch, except for Formula 1. All I can tell you is that since it’s blindingly obvious you haven't followed the rules for keeping that premium access for a long time now, the second the mods over at Formula 1 (or any other section) demand a partial ban for you—and let me tell you, I highly doubt they’ll put up with this nonsense forever—you aren't getting some light slap on the wrist; you're getting the whole hammer dropped on you.

Seriously, there is zero point in hoarding partial bans like they're Pokémon across every single sub-forum you hang out in; we don't need that kind of user profile here. So why don't you take a second to think about what you actually want and what's more profitable for you: just chill out, lay low, get your head in the game, and start following the rules, or keep acting like this and say goodbye to this community for good.

What did he "lay out"? He didn't explain why he isn't handing out bans to the actual trolls and provocateurs.

And why hasn't he been punished for those insults and threats sent via PM?

And where, if I may ask, am I supposedly provoking or trolling? Do I really have to go digging through specific trolls' posts to prove how ridiculous this is?

darkmarlin16 said:What exactly did he explain? He didn't explain why he isn't handing out warnings to everyone else who's clearly trolling and trying to stir the pot.

Look, darkmarlin16, if they actually handed you a warning for every single one of your posts that deserved it, you’d barely have time to breathe before you were hit with another ban. You really shouldn't be complaining here because, honestly, the mods are being pretty lenient with you; if I were you, I’d take my advice and stop poking the bear. Other people get warned too, and when you compare their offenses to yours, they’re actually getting hit way harder than you are.

And please, don't start bringing up other people's trolling comments from different threads—for every one of those you point out, I can find at least one of yours, and I'm really not in the mood to play that game right now. Consider this your fair warning, and I suggest you take what's written here seriously.

I’ve got absolutely nothing to say about this.

Literally none of the stuff I actually asked for was answered.

darkmarlin16 said:I honestly have nothing more to say about this.

Nothing they said actually answered any of my questions.

Look, I get it—you aren't getting the answers you were hoping for, and it feels like you'd much rather just hear one specific side of the story. But the mods have to look at the big picture here; their job is to look out for the entire community, not just individual users. If you're truly at a loss for words and have nothing else to add, then there isn't much left for us to discuss. I really just hope you take a moment to sit with what’s been said here and give it some thought.