Feedback regarding the thread closure on the recreation subforum

briskjackal5 said:Drop the passive-aggressive attitude and actually read this entire thread to get up to speed before you weigh in.

-Steve

I rarely comment without doing my homework first. 😉
Aggression? 🤔

Chloe Cooper10 said:I don't usually jump in to comment until I've actually done my homework first. 😉

For sure

-Steve

briskjackal5 said:Quoted text.
Meaning, the actual post text. It isn't quoted because it sits right above mine. 😁

Looking at every single post on this subject here, not one of them contains anything remotely similar to what has already been linked twice in this thread. Am I wrong?

In all the posts from previous discussions, nothing comes close, except perhaps for something mentioned by Jason Richardson5.

That one outlier doesn't change a thing in this context, nor does it affect any of the arguments presented here regarding what actually matters.
You're just diluting the conversation for no reason.

Besides, Jack Ward82—who is part of that "group" you're referring to and has since been banned for that exact post (and for similar stuff before that)—actually said it was misplaced and unnecessary.

So, first off, stop spreading falsehoods, and second, stop trying to make this about yourself. 😁

I couldn't care less if you posted something somewhere, or if the vast majority of the cultural crew there did too; the point is, you've singled out someone who didn't deserve it (though shouldn't everyone feel the same?), and now you're dragging it out pointlessly. You aren't the center of this discussion.

-Steve

Fine, I'm not the center of the discussion. But I'm pointing out how everyone is ganging up on one person. And you said it yourself, when I shared the link to my culinary win 🙂, right after I had been labeled some kind of MK nonsense, even though my photos aren't any more vulgar than those women's photos from Rekra, even if I didn't present myself that way ☕
. And I was characterized that way by your "regular" members, the ones for whom no formal complaint threads were even started 🙂. I could have been the first to start one ☕
. And now even the moderator Daniel Gomez10 is being called out over photos on MK being considered vulgar.

What's the point of presenting myself any certain way when you all clearly have an opinion of me? An obviously negative one 🤷. And a biased one at that.

Just put "Newcomers Prohibited" in the thread title and be done with it.

Maria Johnson said:I'm not the subject here, true. I'm just pointing out how everyone seems to be ganging up on one person.

Oh, give me a break. 😁You're totally spinning this.

You aren't giving an example; you're just showing how "someone characterized you" one way or another. There's a huge difference there, I guess.

And honestly, who even cares?
If you care, well, this isn't exactly the right forum to vent about how you want everyone to like you.

but you said it yourself,

Whatever I might have said, I think I said it right, and I'm telling you again—don't turn the conversation back onto yourself.
And please, don't come complaining to me about what someone else thinks of you. 😁

Just be an adult, stay strong, and be confident in who you are!

-Steve

briskjackal5 said:Give me a break. 😁You're not actually making a point; you're just showing how someone "characterized" you one way or another. There’s a massive difference.

You aren't providing an argument; you're just demonstrating how you've been labeled by others.

But honestly, who cares?
If you do, this isn't the place to vent about how you want everyone to like you.

Whatever I said, I said it clearly, and I'll say it again: stop turning the conversation back onto yourself.
And don't come complaining to me about what someone else thinks of you. 😁

Just be an adult—be a strong, self-assured woman!

-Steve

No.

This entire thread is a perfect example of how this group persistently and subtly shuts out new members and denies them a fair shot.🙂They tried to pigeonhole me specifically, just like they did with dustypilot11, but once they realized I wasn't part of the MK crowd, they had to scramble for a different angle.

I was simply pointing out how you all play the game, much like the user Miaan does.🙂I’m genuinely shocked that you feel comfortable talking to a moderator this way; of course, I'm grouping you in with them, since you've clearly banded together.

Bold move—another failed attempt at belittling me (again!), though I suppose I learned that tactic from members of certain other threads.😁

dustypilot11 said:Because I happened—and I really mean, by pure accident—to reply to a circular post.
When I asked our moderator Tvuk to point out where that rule was located, everyone just lost their minds.
I’m telling you again, I replied to the post purely by accident

🤣

I actually have an idea to settle this whole mess once and for all: why doesn't our wonderful moderator Daniel Gomez10 just post a photo of herself in that thread instead of dustypilot11? Maybe one in her workout gear 😍. I honestly just thought of this completely by chance ☕

Maria Johnson said:I was just giving an example of how you play

By the way, you actually provided a perfect example of your own playing style right here in this thread (or maybe it was that messy chat we were all in)—the way you talk and that relentless, stubborn nitpicking about things that have absolutely no business being discussed in this specific topic.

nimblecrane6 said:In another thread, you actually gave an example of how you interact (or used to interact) on that controversial chat—specifically regarding your conversational style and how you tend to insist on topics that really don't belong in this specific discussion.

By definition, there isn't a single topic that doesn't have a place within this company.☕

Richard Sanders7 Asks:
By definition, there isn't a single topic in existence that doesn't have a place right here in this thread. ☕

Look, in theory, maybe, but let's be real—discussions about moderation shouldn't be happening anywhere except in the specific area set aside for that. Even in our main thread, we can't just go around breaking the rules; usually, anything that isn't a major violation just gets handled with some lighter moderation. At the end of the day, the moderators have to stay within reasonable bounds, but they absolutely have the right to shut down certain topics if they have a valid reason to do so.

Maria Johnson said:nah.

I honestly think this whole thread is just a perfect example of how this group constantly, and kind of sneakily, shuts out new people and refuses to give them a fair shot.🙂

Look,
Everyone you’re calling a "group" right now? To me, they’re all just new members. And if you think about it, every single one of them was once a newcomer too, back when they were first joining in. 😁

But hey, it's totally your call to do whatever you want, so why even bother pushing yourself into this if it doesn't feel right?

Maybe just find a different group that actually fits you better.

I was just pointing out how things work around here—Miaan does it too.🙂

You aren't.

Both of you are talking about comments on those MK photos, which—if you look at the Chive thread—are being described as saying something completely different about Jason Richardson5, or Dct saying they're nesmijesni, and so on.
And we're only talking about the last couple of days (or maybe both happened today?). You don't even have to dig that deep to see it.

And then you still come to me to complain about it.

I guess you guys just don't really have a clue what you're talking about. 😁

-Steve

Maria Johnson said:That's just a super clumsy attempt at a dig (again!), though I guess I picked up that habit from some people in other threads😁

It was honestly just a little joke passing by. Seriously, just chill out

For someone who basically strips down and posts it all over the web, you sure are acting unusually uptight! 😁

-Steve

Maria Johnson said:No.

This thread is basically a perfect example of how this group works behind the scenes to shut out newcomers and deny them a fair shot.🙂 They actually tried to pigeonhole me, just like they did with dustypilot11, but once they realized I wasn't part of the MK crowd, they had to scramble for a different angle.

I was just pointing out how you all play the game; Miaan does the same thing too.🙂 I’m honestly pretty surprised you’d even dare talk to a moderator like that. I guess I'll just lump you in with the rest of the group then, since you're clearly all on the same side.

So, it's a coordinated criminal conspiracy, then?🙂

Three things:

1) I think your perception that everyone has rejected you is a bit skewed—I'm fairly certain about my own experience, at least. Sure, there might have been people who weren't your biggest fans, but that feels pretty normal to me.
2) Who likes whom, who's close to whom, or what anyone thinks of anyone else isn't really the point of this thread, and it definitely shouldn't be something we moderate.
3) This whole idea of a hyper-homogeneous, coordinated clique working together to drive away new members just doesn't make sense to me. If you actually gathered all the old-timers in one room, you'd get a chaotic mess of conflicting viewpoints, almost like watching subatomic particles collide. The truth is, over time, we've either learned to discuss those differences more calmly, or we just don't push it if we know we won't agree. We'd rather spend our time chatting about things that actually make us happy. Our vibe is more about keeping things fresh and cutting out the bitterness, which is what most people here value.

Arash really nailed that one, I think

And hey, we've even got that Asian chic token too

-Steve

Andrew Wells58 said:So, we're looking at a full-blown criminal conspiracy here. 🙂

Not in the slightest.

I can't exactly say you were being fair or acting with any sense of integrity.

Look, I’ve been around this forum for ten years now—a true old-timer.😳I’ve been spending way too much time posting across far too many threads lately, and honestly, I can say with complete certainty that this particular space isn't comfortable. There’s this constant, underhanded sarcasm running through everything here—it’s a type of snark so pervasive and insidious that I can barely find the words to describe it. I’ve learned the hard way how to deal with toxic communication, but the tension in here is palpable. It’s like an elephant in the room that you could practically cut with a knife.🤷

And it isn't just directed at the new members, either.🙂

Maria Johnson said:not even close.

I mean, I can't say you weren't being fair and decent, I guess.

But look, as a total veteran of this forum (we're talking 10 years😳), I've been posting in way too many threads for too long to not notice... and I'm telling you, the vibe in your group just isn't comfortable. There’s this constant, sneaky kind of mocking going on—it's hard to even put into words—but honestly, I learned the hard way how bad communication can get. The tension in there? Man, you could cut it with a knife. It's like a massive elephant in the room.🤷

And it's not just happening to the new people, either.🙂

That's just a bummer.

-Steve

Steve, please stop trying to tear others down just to make your own points look better. I don't know what you're actually trying to achieve here, but you aren't making a valid argument... thanks.🙂

Honey, I think it’d be best if you stuck to stuff that actually makes sense to talk about here—basically keeping things on-topic, like the moderation of this thread.
Regarding all that stress you're feeling over whether people accept certain things or those MK photos, maybe just start your own new thread? Everything there has already been covered here, probably way more than enough times. Let's try not to derail the topic.
Also, maybe consider the possibility that you might be the one in the wrong here, since you're kind of picking fights for no reason. You could have easily just made a totally normal post in the thread earlier if something like what Jason Richardson5 was thinking was bothering you so much.

Thanks! 😁

-Steve

briskjackal5 said:Honey, try sticking to what actually makes sense to discuss and keeping this on-topic, which would be moderating the thread.
If you want to vent about likes or MK photos, just start your own thread; we've already covered that here more than enough times. Don't derail the topic.
Also, maybe consider the possibility that you're the one in the wrong, because you're being defensive for no reason. You could have just made a perfectly normal post in the thread earlier so you wouldn't be so bothered by stuff like Jason Richardson5's October thinking.

Thanks. 😁

-Steve

But isn't that exactly why we're talking about images and unwritten rules in this thread in the first place?😁

And I'm sure Daniel Gomez10 will do a great job moderating from now on—actually, I bet she'll be better at handing out warnings than playing favorites just to get the attention of some "renowned" thread members, right?🙂

Good night.

Petty jabs were never really my style; I've always preferred much more direct communication, so I'll probably just keep skipping the Rekra thread. But I felt like I had to weigh in because it seemed like things weren't being handled fairly.👍

Maria Johnson said:Well, I mean, that’s exactly why this whole thing happened, right? It’s like... the whole situation with the unwritten rules just kind of boiled over right here in this thread, don't you think?😁

Nah.

Go check out this thread. This one right here. It explains exactly how everything went down. 😁
Straight to the point!

I guess I’ve just never really been the type to get into petty little jabs or constant back-and-forth trolling. It’s just not my vibe, you know? Maybe I'm just wired differently, but I’d much rather keep things positive!

Wait, what? Seriously?

So, what's with this sneaky little way of phrasing things? Like, using that whole "certain big-name users on the forum would surely notice" line to make it sound like this is some massive, recurring issue. It’s such a weird tactic! I mean, we literally just talked about this right here, didn't we? We agreed it was a total outlier—like, maybe one single post out of fifty. The other 49 posts were completely different! Plus, everyone else on the forum was actually calling out that one specific person for doing exactly that. So, I guess it feels a bit dishonest to act like it's a widespread trend when it was really just one person being difficult, right? 😁

Steve

briskjackal5 said:And we've got that Asian chic token too

What is she even doing here? 🤔 (given her presence in the thread, which is apparently being held against Daniel Gomez10(?!))

From my experience, Steve is always wrong. 😁

It’s actually quite interesting to follow his "reasoned" arguments, since they always seem to head in the wrong direction.

That's just my subjective opinion, of course. 😁