New moderator Mr. Smith is on a power trip

Jessica Kelly4 said:You can see the threads are being moderated. When someone crosses the line into aggression, they get a warning. That’s how it should work here. But no, instead we get instant red cards and bans. God forbid you write something that doesn't fit perfectly inside Ego or Anderlon's heads—then the persecution starts. They could actually learn a thing or two from how Giod handles moderation.

So much of what was banned has turned out to be true that the entire moderation team involved in the COVID era should be blushing with shame. Some might even feel a bit of guilt, especially for blocking the spread of information regarding Ivermectin.

The issue isn't actually about the bans or the warnings. I'll be the first to admit it: I earned every single reward point and every single ban I've received on this damn Reddit. That part isn't up for debate. I have issues with self-control. If I can't control myself, then I'll just have to learn the hard way. I have no problem with that.

Jessica Kelly4 said:You can see the threads are being moderated. When someone crosses the line into aggression, they get a warning. That’s how it should work here. But no, instead we get instant red cards and bans. God forbid you write something that doesn't fit perfectly inside Ego or Anderlon's heads—then the persecution starts. They could actually learn a thing or two from how Giod handles moderation.

So much of what was banned has turned out to be true that the entire moderation team involved in the COVID era should be blushing with shame. Some might even feel a bit of guilt, especially for blocking the spread of information regarding Ivermectin.

The core issue here is the blatant double standard. We see this constant distinction between actual trolling and "trolling," between genuine insults and "insults"—it’s just one endless cycle. Ultimately, everything hinges on the identity of the author rather than the substance of their words. That is exactly what that PDF demonstrates. It's obvious.

Casey Bennett said:Amy Rogers6

Look, you’re more than welcome to join in, but please—keep it brief. I'm asking for new content only if possible. Thanks! 🙂

Here’s the short version:

The whole point of the complaint is that the owner is breaking one of the main Reddit rules—you aren't allowed to post on the same thread or sub using both your main account and a clone at the same time!!!!! If regular users do this, they get a permanent ban on the clone and a suspension on the main account. If they do it again? It's straight-up permanent, permanent...

I don't have the power to decide who moderates what, and I've got nothing against coppersailor28 moderating the COVID sub under their own handle—honestly, I think that's a great idea.

If the "new normal" means moderators can just do whatever they want and ignore the strictest rules on the site, then we should probably just update the rules so everyone knows what this "new normal" actually looks like.

There, kept it short.

Amanda Diaz said:And you didn't even grasp that? Don't worry, let me break it down for you.
Nobody "caught you off guard" with some clever question. You just claimed the whole topic was pointless because there weren't enough complaints, and then people pointed out you were clearly missing the point. That’s it.

Most of what you rambled about here was useless. And so was your wannabe sidekick's input.

The topic is... let me check the title... the tyranny of the new moderator bluelynx52>

And yet, we are all still sitting here, impatiently waiting for an explanation regarding this unprecedented reign of terror. 🥱

Casey Bennett said:Anything for the boss! We'll give him every last drop of our blood and every vaccine they can throw at us. And I love it, obviously—everyone knows that. 🕺
I'm just sitting here waiting for further instructions because I can't exactly conjure up new lines out of thin air on my own—hurry up, boss! It's absolute chaos and pure panic over here!

Wait, did I actually post this publicly? I honestly thought I was on that private, deep-level sub-forum where we receive our instructions and... It’s all just one big, manufactured narrative designed to keep us spinning in circles while they pull the strings behind the scenes. And there's one more thing they’ve gone out of their way to crucify us for! Ugh.

Just wait for it...

Who can actually make sense of Giod? As I’ve already pointed out, even when his irony and sarcasm are at their absolute worst or most nonsensical, they still manage to be utterly infuriating. 😁

Just checked—it's a complete wasteland, the whole crew is hanging out here. 😁

The haters might conclude they actually prefer attention over free speech.

Casey Bennett said:I would honestly give you that exact answer, but I know you all grasp irony and sarcasm like a toddler grasps a loaded gun, so I won't bother. I have to consider Giod's mental health; it’s not as if any of us need to make things even worse for him. 🐔

Look, this is the problem. That attitude—you’re slowly exposing yourself, being insidious and subtle in how you insult us (and occasionally quite openly), so what exactly do you expect from us?
Drop the middle school schemes. Just say what you think plainly. You are on your own turf anyway; you should feel right at home.

Amy Rogers6 said:come on driftingtinker, summarize it for her...😁

Sure, she can manage, provided she gets the script from Anderlon. Without him, she probably wouldn't even know how to find the restroom.😁

Casey Bennett said:The topic is... let me check the title... the tyranny of the new moderator bluelynx52>

And yet, we are all still sitting here, impatiently waiting for an explanation regarding this unprecedented reign of terror. 🥱

still waiting on a reply—if you're bothered by the complaint title, feel free to change it—

here's a suggestion: The Reddit owner is violating the site rules that regular users get slapped with massive, harsh penalties for!

waiting for an answer....☕

Casey Bennett said:The topic is... let me check the title... the tyranny of the new moderator bluelynx52>

And yet, we are all still sitting here, impatiently waiting for an explanation regarding this unprecedented reign of terror. 🥱

Look, you're finally starting to get it.

The topic is exactly what it looks like. If you had actually read it carefully, you would have realized that even if I don't agree with the opening post, a user—using my small platform—was complaining about procedures on a sub-forum where that moderator works. I couldn't tell if it was him specifically or one of his colleagues pulling the strings.

Just calm down and it'll make sense. There's no need to embarrass yourself by posting nonsense. And neither is your sidekick.

Amy Rogers6, I honestly don't know how else to say this to you without being gentle, especially considering the sentiment I currently hold toward you. I truly believe you aren't to blame for your situation, so just take things slow regarding your needs; I actually feel bad for the bluntness I likely showed you earlier.

Let me lay it out clearly so there's no more confusion:
The forum owner doesn't owe anyone an explanation about whether they have clones, which ones they are, or why they're using them—besides the fact that a massive amount of users here run heaps of clones without facing any repercussions whatsoever.
And as for whether that moderator is actually Anderlon? Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. I don't know, and frankly, I don't care. It shouldn't be anyone else's concern either.

Ethan Campbell81 said:Look, this is the problem. That attitude—you’re slowly exposing yourself, being insidious and subtle in how you insult us (and occasionally quite openly), so what exactly do you expect from us?
Drop the middle school schemes. Just say what you think plainly. You are on your own turf anyway; you should feel right at home.

I thought I made myself perfectly clear. What, do I need to draw you a picture? ☕

Ethan Campbell81 said:The issue isn't actually about the bans or the warnings. I'll be the first to admit it: I earned every single reward point and every single ban I've received on this damn Reddit. That part isn't up for debate. I have issues with self-control. If I can't control myself, then I'll just have to learn the hard way. I have no problem with that.

The core issue here is the blatant double standard. We see this constant distinction between actual trolling and "trolling," between genuine insults and "insults"—it’s just one endless cycle. Ultimately, everything hinges on the identity of the author rather than the substance of their words. That is exactly what that PDF demonstrates. It's obvious.

The real problem is that a massive amount of posts from the other side just vanish, leaving us to take their word for it that they actually received warnings.🤣

If they actually had any guts, they’d leave those posts up so we could see these legendary warnings the other side supposedly received. Yeah, right.😬

Anderlon, I know you’re reading this, so I’ll just say your tactics are pretty pathetic—specifically these trolling warnings. As the moderator explained to me, the duration of a warning is set by the forum rules (meaning you decided it), not based on whatever discretion a moderator might have.

So, the rule was introduced where you get a trolling warning for every little thing, costing 10 points and lasting for 6 MONTHS!!!! 🙏

A 10-point trolling warning that stays on your record for 6 MONTHS!!! 🤣

Meanwhile, an insult might cost a few dozen more points, but it carries a ridiculously short timeframe.

In other words, it’s death by a thousand cuts. By accumulating points over a long period, you can easily weed out anyone you don't like. You can always go on a "cool-down" for several days because you’re never really going to be clear of them.
Trolling is probably the most stretched definition ever; everyone can squeeze whatever they want into it.
It's a brilliant way to settle scores with your opponents.🙏

These are pathetic, dictatorial methods. You certainly have the right to use them, but don't be a jerk and hide behind these nasty little tricks.

Just be honest about what you're doing behind the scenes in moderation, since you're already being called out today.😍

Amy Rogers6 said:still waiting on a reply—if you're bothered by the complaint title, feel free to change it—

here's a suggestion: The Reddit owner is violating the site rules that regular users get slapped with massive, harsh penalties for!

waiting for an answer....☕

How on earth can you be so sure the owner is actually that moderator?
And honestly, do you seriously, truly believe that a platform owner isn't allowed to do whatever they want on their own site? On a forum they actually own? Let me repeat that one more time for clarity: the owner of the forum on their own damn forum. For God's sake.
Not a single user has ever been penalized for having a clone account as long as they behave properly on both the original and the secondary profile.

silverpuma61 said:The real problem is that a massive amount of posts from the other side just vanish, leaving us to take their word for it that they actually received warnings.🤣

If they actually had any guts, they’d leave those posts up so we could see these legendary warnings the other side supposedly received. Yeah, right.😬

Anderlon, I know you’re reading this, so I’ll just say your tactics are pretty pathetic—specifically these trolling warnings. As the moderator explained to me, the duration of a warning is set by the forum rules (meaning you decided it), not based on whatever discretion a moderator might have.

So, the rule was introduced where you get a trolling warning for every little thing, costing 10 points and lasting for 6 MONTHS!!!! 🙏

A 10-point trolling warning that stays on your record for 6 MONTHS!!! 🤣

Meanwhile, an insult might cost a few dozen more points, but it carries a ridiculously short timeframe.

In other words, it’s death by a thousand cuts. By accumulating points over a long period, you can easily weed out anyone you don't like. You can always go on a "cool-down" for several days because you’re never really going to be clear of them.
Trolling is probably the most stretched definition ever; everyone can squeeze whatever they want into it.
It's a brilliant way to settle scores with your opponents.🙏

These are pathetic, dictatorial methods. You certainly have the right to use them, but don't be a jerk and hide behind these nasty little tricks.

Just be honest about what you're doing behind the scenes in moderation, since you're already being called out today.😍

That only applies to people who rack up multiple penalties; the duration automatically extends with every subsequent violation for the exact same reason. If you keep collecting them, you'll eventually find yourself looking at a one-year ban.
The moral of the story: just don't troll.

Casey Bennett said:That only applies to people who rack up multiple penalties; the duration automatically extends with every subsequent violation for the exact same reason. If you keep collecting them, you'll eventually find yourself looking at a one-year ban.
The moral of the story: just don't troll.

Yeah, I suppose it depends on me. 🤣

silverpuma61 said:The real problem is that a massive amount of posts from the other side just vanish, leaving us to take their word for it that they actually received warnings.🤣

If they actually had any guts, they’d leave those posts up so we could see these legendary warnings the other side supposedly received. Yeah, right.😬

Anderlon, I know you’re reading this, so I’ll just say your tactics are pretty pathetic—specifically these trolling warnings. As the moderator explained to me, the duration of a warning is set by the forum rules (meaning you decided it), not based on whatever discretion a moderator might have.

So, the rule was introduced where you get a trolling warning for every little thing, costing 10 points and lasting for 6 MONTHS!!!! 🙏

A 10-point trolling warning that stays on your record for 6 MONTHS!!! 🤣

Meanwhile, an insult might cost a few dozen more points, but it carries a ridiculously short timeframe.

In other words, it’s death by a thousand cuts. By accumulating points over a long period, you can easily weed out anyone you don't like. You can always go on a "cool-down" for several days because you’re never really going to be clear of them.
Trolling is probably the most stretched definition ever; everyone can squeeze whatever they want into it.
It's a brilliant way to settle scores with your opponents.🙏

These are pathetic, dictatorial methods. You certainly have the right to use them, but don't be a jerk and hide behind these nasty little tricks.

Just be honest about what you're doing behind the scenes in moderation, since you're already being called out today.😍

😍

Casey Bennett said:How on earth can you be so sure the owner is actually that moderator?
And honestly, do you seriously, truly believe that a platform owner isn't allowed to do whatever they want on their own site? On a forum they actually own? Let me repeat that one more time for clarity: the owner of the forum on their own damn forum. For God's sake.
Not a single user has ever been penalized for having a clone account as long as they behave properly on both the original and the secondary profile.

On the exact same thread? 🤣 🙏

At this point, the administration's race against the fan is basically a dead heat. 😍

Casey Bennett said:I thought I made myself perfectly clear. What, do I need to draw you a picture? ☕

Fine. Why don't you just draw it out for me? Clearly, you lack the ability to express yourself directly with words—you can't even decide if you're going to be helpful or just useless (which is quite ironic, given your "modest" persona).

Casey Bennett said:That only applies to people who rack up multiple penalties; the duration automatically extends with every subsequent violation for the exact same reason. If you keep collecting them, you'll eventually find yourself looking at a one-year ban.
The moral of the story: just don't troll.

I think you actually ended up trolling the whole thread yourself, so maybe you shouldn't be the last person trying to lecture anyone. Personally, I don't have anything against trolling, it’s just the hypocrites that really get under my skin. Especially when I see a moderator doing it, feeling all safe because they're protected from warnings and sanctions.

Also, I’d really love it if, amidst this sea of nonsense, Anderlon could actually address what I was asking on page 4.

Casey Bennett said:Amy Rogers6, I honestly don't know how else to say this to you without being gentle, especially considering the sentiment I currently hold toward you. I truly believe you aren't to blame for your situation, so just take things slow regarding your needs; I actually feel bad for the bluntness I likely showed you earlier.

Let me lay it out clearly so there's no more confusion:
The forum owner doesn't owe anyone an explanation about whether they have clones, which ones they are, or why they're using them—besides the fact that a massive amount of users here run heaps of clones without facing any repercussions whatsoever.
And as for whether that moderator is actually Anderlon? Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. I don't know, and frankly, I don't care. It shouldn't be anyone else's concern either.

Regarding the bold part—thanks for the reply, truly—even if it was pretty blunt. Message received: the owner can do whatever they want, break every single rule in the book, run clones, throw insults, read private messages... the picture is crystal clear.

It’s just as obvious that moderators can basically do whatever they please, as long as they have the owner's blessing. Actually, maybe they don't even need permission for trolling, insulting people, or using alts; maybe they only need the green light for the big stuff, like snooping through DMs or leaking personal info.

There’s just one tiny issue—when users joined this site, they were presented with the rules. Everything allowed and forbidden was laid out clearly. They agreed to those terms when they signed up, even if they didn't bother reading them. But nowhere in those rules does it mention what you just told me. That means users had no way of knowing this, nor were they notified that the rules had changed. Essentially, they've been played.

Thanks again for the answer—I got exactly what I was looking for. As far as I'm concerned, you can close this thread now.

Later,
Amy Rogers6...☕

Bradley White73 said:I think you actually ended up trolling the whole thread yourself, so maybe you shouldn't be the last person trying to lecture anyone. Personally, I don't have anything against trolling, it’s just the hypocrites that really get under my skin. Especially when I see a moderator doing it, feeling all safe because they're protected from warnings and sanctions.

Also, I’d really love it if, amidst this sea of nonsense, Anderlon could actually address what I was asking on page 4.

Just start your own thread; why have you waded into this space where we're actually having fun? 🍿

It’s actually a shame. This used to be a top-tier platform with brilliant users and great discussions. Even with all the crap, I still felt some connection to this community. Now we’re just getting burned by Nero in Rome for no reason—just because he's feeling moody and wants to read his own poetry while watching the city burn. It sucks. I consider myself a decent enough writer, and I really missed being able to post, but not like this. It’s good there’s an alternative now; hopefully, it puts a dent in this rot.