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Participants Henry Hernandez7Alex CookDaniel Ward87northernpilot2mellowraven22rustydrifter10Brian Edwards6Linda Wells9Charles Fox10
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#1 ·
Hey everyone, I’ve got an idea for those of us who find ourselves hanging out in the banned corner a bit more often than we’d like—maybe we could put some pressure on the admins to give us a chat feature while we're sitting in the FBI zone, just so we have a way to talk about whatever.

The thought actually hit me after spending three days straight just staring at the walls waiting for my ban to expire. Even guys in federal prison get to talk to one another, so why should we be left out, unless we're already out on parole?

What do you guys think of the idea?
Alex Cook Alex Cook Active Member
157 messages
joined May 2009
#2 ·
Permanent status.
Daniel Ward87 Daniel Ward87 Active Member
195 messages
joined May 2023
#3 ·
Henry Hernandez7 said:Hey everyone, I’ve got an idea for those of us who hang out in the ban corner a bit more often. We should probably lobby the admins to give us some kind of chat feature while we're sitting in the FBI section, just so we can actually talk about stuff.

I honestly came up with this because I was bored out of my mind waiting out a three-day suspension. Even guys in federal prison get to talk to one another; why shouldn't we be allowed to chat, unless we're already out on parole?

What do you all think?

Proposal denied.

The whole point of this forum is discussion. The whole point of a ban is to cut off communication because someone went off the rails. What's the point of a penalty if we just let people keep talking in the FBI section?
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#4 ·
Daniel Ward87 said:Proposal rejected.

The whole point of this forum is actually talking, isn't it? A ban is supposed to stop people from chatting when they're being irrelevant, but what’s the actual utility of a penalty if we just let the discussion run wild on the FBI thread?

Look, the idea is just to make the time pass a little faster, maybe have some human interaction without it blowing up the rest of the board. It's really not that deep.

What’s even the point of keeping inmates in a cell together if they aren't allowed to socialize at all?

Maybe give the proposal a second thought?
Daniel Ward87 Daniel Ward87 Active Member
195 messages
joined May 2023
#5 ·
Henry Hernandez7 said:The whole idea is just to make the time fly by a bit. It’d be nice to actually chat like real people—it's not like anything major would happen to the rest of the board.

What's even the point of inmates hanging out together in the yard?

Maybe give that proposal a second thought?

Serving a ban is basically just being put in time-out. A forum is built for talking, so if you’re banned, it means you’ve been cut off from everyone except the mods. It really just gives you a moment to sit back and wonder why you ended up in a spot where you aren't allowed to speak.

So, it’s a no-go. Deal with it.
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#6 ·
I’d really like to get the other mods and the admins in on this proposal. To be honest, one particular mod just isn't sitting right with me, and I don't exactly trust their take on this. Maybe we should pull a small council together and hash it out properly.
northernpilot2 northernpilot2 Active Member
201 messages
joined Oct 2013
#7 ·
Look, the forum admin already told you it’s a no-go, so that’s really that. I mean, there's no way a supermod is gonna try and push back against the admin, right? 🤷
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#8 ·
Alright, I’m not really sure what all their official titles are or how many admins they actually have running the show, but is rustydrifter10 an admin too?
mellowraven22 mellowraven22 Active Member
105 messages
joined Jan 2007
#9 ·
Henry Hernandez7 said:I'd really love to see the other mods and admins weigh in on this proposal. Just having one mod calling the shots doesn't feel right to me. We need some kind of leadership council or something.

Do you seriously think an admin would just shut something down out of nowhere without, like, a) checking with another admin first, or b) knowing how the rest of the management team actually feels about it?

Hell no, they wouldn't.
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#10 ·
I honestly figured that was just his own take on things rather than an official stance from the site.
What’s the harm in casting a vote?
Let the majority decide, right?
rustydrifter10 rustydrifter10 Regular
693 messages
joined Apr 2011
#11 ·
Henry Hernandez7 said:Is rustydrifter10 an admin too?

I’m not an admin, but I definitely stand against banning people from chatting on the FBI forums. Like Daniel Ward87 pointed out, one of the whole points of a ban is to stop someone from posting and engaging in discussions with the rest of the community.

The whole prison comparison just doesn't hold water because the goal of prison is to remove someone from society, not to physically block them from communicating with other people—and that part actually happens. Besides, if we're really going to talk about prisons, they have solitary confinement too. 😁
northernpilot2 northernpilot2 Active Member
201 messages
joined Oct 2013
#12 ·
rustydrifter10 is an admin over in the red section, so you're basically gonna end up with the same result anyway 😁
And yeah, honestly, that’s probably not even the smartest move, I mean, why even encourage people to get themselves banned? It just doesn't make any sense if you think about it.
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#13 ·
northernpilot2 said:rustydrifter10 is an admin over on the red side, so it basically ends up being the same thing to you anyway. 😁
And honestly, pushing people toward getting banned isn't exactly a winning strategy either; there's no point in encouraging folks to get themselves kicked out when they're just trying to hang out.

I get that if you're one of those people who never actually finishes things on the "one" side, it doesn't matter much, but for those of us who find ourselves stuck in that loop a bit more often, having that would be incredibly motivating and feel like a real step toward moving past it.
Daniel Ward87 Daniel Ward87 Active Member
195 messages
joined May 2023
#14 ·
Henry Hernandez7 said:I honestly thought he was just sharing his own take rather than speaking for the whole site.
What's even the point of voting?
So, why doesn't the majority just make the call?

Just a heads up—whenever you see me posting in blue, that’s not my own take; it's just the official word from the admin team.
rustydrifter10 said:Comparing this to prison just doesn't cut it. Isn't the whole point of prison to distance people from society?It’s not just about cutting people off from talking to one another; it's actually how she finds fulfillment. Besides, they have solitary confinement too, if we're really talking about prison life. 😁

One of those... 😉Another thing we could aim for would be...
Henry Hernandez7 said:I know it doesn't matter much to those of you who never wrap things up on the "one" side, but for us folks who find ourselves there a bit more often...That would be such a massive boost for motivation and getting back on track..

Honestly, looking back at your track record, you've been sidelined more than a few times. I’m not sure if being put on ice like that actually helped you get your head in the game or stay motivated.

I don't see any point in dragging this out. The proposal is rejected. 🙂

Daniel Ward87
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#15 ·
Honestly, looking at your whole "body of work," you've been getting flagged more often than not, and I’m not sure if that’s actually doing anything helpful for your growth or motivation.

I don't see any point in dragging this out further. The proposal is REJECTED. 🙂

Uncle Sam

It would’ve been motivating and actually helped me grow if I was talking to someone on my level, but instead, I just end up soaking up three days' worth of pure frustration—and honestly, what’s the point of getting banned if you're just walking away even more worked up than when you started?
Henry Hernandez7 Henry Hernandez7 Active MemberOP
128 messages
joined Apr 2014
#16 ·
I’m standing with those banned users in their fight for free speech!
Brian Edwards6 Brian Edwards6 Active Member
112 messages
joined Nov 2015
#17 ·
I’m voting no on this one.👎

P.S.: As they say over here, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."🤔
Linda Wells9 Linda Wells9 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Feb 2012
#18 ·
Honestly, Brian Edwards6, maybe just sit this one out—they’re people too, after all.

Vote for 👍
Brian Edwards6 Brian Edwards6 Active Member
112 messages
joined Nov 2015
#19 ·
Why should I stay quiet? The people being banned—usually after multiple offenses—are the very ones who have been degrading the quality of these forums for ages. At the end of the day, does the perpetrator matter more than the victim?😕
Linda Wells9 Linda Wells9 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Feb 2012
#20 ·
The victim is also being targeted by bans due to biased and unfair moderation.

If someone actually messed up, they were punished for that specific reason—so what exactly is your problem with their little chat over at the corner? Hmm?

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