30-day partial payment release (02/01 - 03/01) - pdf Eurovision so I can comment on Dora

Larry Walker24 As stated by:
If I stop hoping, I might as well stop setting a new theme every single year. Once that last bit of hope finally dies, there's really nothing left to bother with.

Good luck, though I suspect Jeremy Johnson18 has already laid everything bare for you...

It seems we are discussing some minor supplement here. Small things often carry more weight than people care to admit, though I suspect most will overlook its significance entirely.

In truth, if one looks at the etymology of the Greek word *Elpis*, it is more accurately translated as an expectation of evil or a premonition of misfortune rather than mere hope.

One does not simply hope for a positive outcome; rather, one merely prays that evil stays at bay. 🙂 Balkija, do you remember? 😉

I cannot begin to fathom why they chose to disable her. It is a recurring pattern with these types of organizations; they would much rather silence an individual than possess the integrity to admit their own stance was fundamentally flawed.

ps I am formally submitting my recommendation that Jeremy Johnson18 be considered for a position on the moderation team.

Larry Walker24 said:back then, the PDF NYC didn't even exist yet 😉

Like I said, all that arrogance finally came back to bite them right in the ass. 😉

Jerry Robinson56 said:

Larry Walker24 As stated by:
If I stop hoping, I might as well stop setting a new theme every single year. Once that last bit of hope finally dies, there's really nothing left to bother with.

Good luck, though I suspect Jeremy Johnson18 has already laid everything bare for you...

It seems we are discussing some minor supplement here. Small things often carry more weight than people care to admit, though I suspect most will overlook its significance entirely.

In truth, if one looks at the etymology of the Greek word *Elpis*, it is more accurately translated as an expectation of evil or a premonition of misfortune rather than mere hope.

One does not simply hope for a positive outcome; rather, one merely prays that evil stays at bay. 🙂 Balkija, do you remember? 😉

I cannot begin to fathom why they chose to disable her. It is a recurring pattern with these types of organizations; they would much rather silence an individual than possess the integrity to admit their own stance was fundamentally flawed.

ps I am formally submitting my recommendation that Jeremy Johnson18 be considered for a position on the moderation team.

Why on earth are you picking on him again?
The concept of "hope" doesn't need a linguistic deep dive. In American English, hope has a specific definition that has absolutely nothing to do with ancient Greek philosophy. Honestly, it's just one person's misery feeding off another's.

Casey Bennett said:Like I said, all that arrogance finally came back to bite them right in the ass. 😉

I am anything but arrogant

When did I ever act stuck up?

Sending some much-needed support to my good buddy Larry Walker24 👍

A quick note to the forum admins: please, have a little heart

Jeremy Johnson18 said:Oh, please... drop the link first. ☕

You had plenty of chances to take a look yourself while you were still in the black, so don't go blaming me now; I have absolutely no intention of sending you a DM, and I certainly won't be accepting one from you either. 😛

bluecyclist64 said:Why on earth are you picking on him again?
The concept of "hope" doesn't need a linguistic deep dive. In American English, hope has a specific definition that has absolutely nothing to do with ancient Greek philosophy. Honestly, it's just one person's misery feeding off another's.

Hope is useless if you don't have any luck😁

The thing is, hope isn't just about today or tomorrow; it’s something you can actually lean on.

Larry Walker24 said:I am anything but arrogant

When did I ever act stuck up?

Perhaps you haven't done it publicly—I don't follow you, nor anyone else, to avoid any confusion 😬.
You seem to forget that moderators have access to material that regular users can't see, such as your reported posts and their associated comments.
Of course, we aren't allowed to disclose that here, which is a shame right now because I feel like the little bit of support you're getting from certain individuals would vanish instantly if they knew.

However, in this specific instance, I consider your persistent rule-breaking to be the definition of arrogance. I've already vented about this on this board, and frankly, I have no desire to scroll back through old threads to repeat myself.

Larry Walker24 said:Can I get my partial access extended for 30 days (02/01 - 03/01)? I need the pdf Eurovision so I can finally tear into Dora's performance.

Everything else on the Television PDF stays under partial access because, frankly, I don't give a damn about it.

I’ve respected the partial rules for years now—never once have I tried to fake an account. My post count on the PDF is zero.

If anyone actually cares about the history of Eurovision, you can read it here:

You do realize February only has 28 days, right? 🕺

Whatever, you have my support.
That'll be about as useful to you as an 8K HDTV would be to a blind man... 😬

Casey Bennett said:Legal counsel has never actually helped anyone, unless it came directly from other moderators in a serious capacity rather than as some sort of joke.

This part in bold regarding one solitary thread makes absolutely no sense to me. 🤔
It is impossible to partition a specific topic unless that topic functions as its own sub-forum; perhaps things operated differently in the past, but I truly wouldn't know.

Write something I don't already know...
Go ask in the politics section... Cuka knows the answer, it's possible, and a very respected "sister" confirmed it herself. Before that thread's title was changed due to shifts in the political landscape, I wasn't even able to post exclusively within it...

It seems your standards are inconsistent, when they ought to be uniform... wouldn't you agree?
Thus, I wrote it out... in a somewhat casual manner... you clearly don't want to meet my more serious side. (To clarify, please do not misinterpret my intent) We are professionals here, are we not?
It isn't a matter of personality, but rather the sheer arrogance of certain "chosen ones" who simply cannot stomach being wrong. I am not judging them; after all, they are merely human beings too...

Grace Wood5 said:You do realize February only has 28 days, right? 🕺

Whatever, you have my support.
That'll be about as useful to you as an 8K HDTV would be to a blind man... 😬

Who cares...

You can tell this person works in the American education system, for heaven's sake...🤣

I mean, even back in my days under the old socialist regime, there were plenty of lunatics running around schools, but at least they didn't have the internet to broadcast just how unhinged they actually were...🕺

Casey Bennett said:Perhaps you haven't done it publicly—I don't follow you, nor anyone else, to avoid any confusion 😬.
You seem to forget that moderators have access to material that regular users can't see, such as your reported posts and their associated comments.
Of course, we aren't allowed to disclose that here, which is a shame right now because I feel like the little bit of support you're getting from certain individuals would vanish instantly if they knew.

However, in this specific instance, I consider your persistent rule-breaking to be the definition of arrogance. I've already vented about this on this board, and frankly, I have no desire to scroll back through old threads to repeat myself.

look, a forum is one thing, but real life is something else entirely

because in reality, I'm the complete opposite (too bad you weren't at any of the forum meetups) + I'm using a handle here, so my filter isn't nearly as strong 😉

whatever is written in the moderator logs doesn't phase me—most people here know me by my posts anyway, so I don't care what's in those files.

the only ones who matter are the people who know me both online and in person. that's what counts (and there are some, including a few mods and even some family). I could be Madonna for all they care, it wouldn't change anything.

🤣 Self-awareness is truly an invaluable asset. One would hope you didn't actually harbor any delusions regarding my inevitable misfortune, though clearly, your expectations were elsewhere.

To put it bluntly: seek more, and you shall receive far less.

In light of this, I am formally proposing to the Administration that they issue me a ban during the period when our esteemed Larry Walker24 is enjoying his freedom. That way, the sheep can count themselves, and the wolf remains satisfied.

I consider this to be a perfectly fair proposition.

Good deeds always find their way back to you twofold.

Jerry Robinson56 said:Write something I don't already know...
Go ask in the politics section... Cuka knows the answer, it's possible, and a very respected "sister" confirmed it herself. Before that thread's title was changed due to shifts in the political landscape, I wasn't even able to post exclusively within it...

It seems your standards are inconsistent, when they ought to be uniform... wouldn't you agree?
Thus, I wrote it out... in a somewhat casual manner... you clearly don't want to meet my more serious side. (To clarify, please do not misinterpret my intent) We are professionals here, are we not?
It isn't a matter of personality, but rather the sheer arrogance of certain "chosen ones" who simply cannot stomach being wrong. I am not judging them; after all, they are merely human beings too...

There shouldn't be any ambiguity here; posting on mobile, going off-topic, or diving into politics are three entirely different things, and politics carries the strictest rules on this forum for good reason.
Furthermore, we have to remember that moderators are actual human beings, not programmed machines following a rigid script; they naturally react differently depending on the individual—whether it's a regular user who slips up once in a blue moon or someone who is a habitual offender.
That is the blunt reality of it.

edit. You tacked that last paragraph onto your post after I had already finished, so I didn't quote or address it directly, even though my response covers the substance regardless of what else you might decide to add later.😁

bluecyclist64 said:Who cares...

You can tell this person works in the American education system, for heaven's sake...🤣

I mean, even back in my days under the old socialist regime, there were plenty of lunatics running around schools, but at least they didn't have the internet to broadcast just how unhinged they actually were...🕺

Give me a break, imagine if that was the headline here—"employee suspended for 29 days"🤣

Anyway, thanks to everyone for the support

Casey Bennett said:There shouldn't be any ambiguity here; posting on mobile, going off-topic, or diving into politics are three entirely different things, and politics carries the strictest rules on this forum for good reason.
Furthermore, we have to remember that moderators are actual human beings, not programmed machines following a rigid script; they naturally react differently depending on the individual—whether it's a regular user who slips up once in a blue moon or someone who is a habitual offender.
That is the blunt reality of it.

edit. You tacked that last paragraph onto your post after I had already finished, so I didn't quote or address it directly, even though my response covers the substance regardless of what else you might decide to add later.😁

You are acting quite sanctimonious... slipping in those subliminal messages. In my actual life, I have held far greater authority than you possess in this digital space, yet I never abused it. You are measuring things according to your own yardstick, as you stated. However, one must know how to measure properly... the yardstick remains the same; the issue lies solely in the breadth of the area being measured. That is where your stance begins to falter.
This indicates that you are self-aware. You realize exactly what you might be lacking...

It is entirely understandable that moderators must endure all manner of attacks, but I have almost never attacked anyone or used foul language myself—even when faced with much more vitriolic statements from my opponents. Please, do not bring up that little 🤦 icon; I find it unappealing. I have received completely nonsensical bans that could have been justified by a wide interpretation of the rules, while much harsher insults from others were deleted without any reaction, or even left standing within your own jurisdiction. I will not dwell on the absurdity of such statements or the perceived ignorance of the moderators; if you believe otherwise, the logs still exist, and I could momentarily prove any point of contention or contradiction.

Forgive the rambling, but it is part of my interpretation of the rules... specifically regarding that "gray area" mentioned previously.
In short, one should examine where the contradictions lie, even if you aren't strictly obligated to do so. Such minor adjustments lead to progress in the real world as well. And you intend to lecture Larry Walker24, do you? I suppose that is the goal of a forum, or at least it ought to be.

🤣 Aaaaaaaaajebemti, you don't even know it's not a leap year!!
I'm about ready to lose my mind and just go dark!! 🤣

Where exactly in this post did I target anyone, especially you? Just please don't tell me you're reading between the lines. Because what is written is exactly what is meant, right down to the punctuation.
Jerry Robinson56, you aren't exactly providing much of a serious conversation here. I can't stand it when people insist I meant something I didn't, particularly when they take my words and twist them into something entirely different despite there being absolutely no subtext to support it.

Over and out.

Grace Wood5 said:🤣 Aaaaaaaaajebemti, you don't even know it's not a leap year!!
I'm about ready to lose my mind and just go dark!! 🤣

😁 I suspect he's merely teasing since you've already cornered him, but he did specify March 1st... and if my calculations aren't failing me, that day effectively counts as the 29th—or am I mistaken? 🤔

Larry Walker24 said:look, a forum is one thing, but real life is something else entirely

because in reality, I'm the complete opposite (too bad you weren't at any of the forum meetups) + I'm using a handle here, so my filter isn't nearly as strong 😉

whatever is written in the moderator logs doesn't phase me—most people here know me by my posts anyway, so I don't care what's in those files.

the only ones who matter are the people who know me both online and in person. that's what counts (and there are some, including a few mods and even some family). I could be Madonna for all they care, it wouldn't change anything.

What does your comment even have to do with the person you just quoted? 🤣

You might as well just accept the consequences—which is that you aren't getting that PDF of the Eurovision results 😁