Topic of the day: Is there actually a pilot on board?

That’s how it goes. Ashley Vaughn79, is this legit? Did he technically nail the execution? Now we can just sit here and gossip about it forever, right? I'm honestly bored of that repetitive song countdown, and it feels like it's been raining since the dawn of time.☕

You did a great job considering the limitations you were working with. 👍

You might need to include a link indicating where that topic of the day starts, since you couldn't separate it.
Everything is already linked on the first page of the topic of the day.

Dammit. I’m just not feeling this right now. I'm gonna be brief. Today's topic of the day is basically how people claim they want help, but they don't actually need anything when it comes to moderation, so let's just chat about it casually—though I'm sure someone will inevitably catch an attitude over some moderator suggestion.
Have you decided if Toxic should get a shot? ☕

Daniel Kelly57 said:Dammit. I’m just not feeling this right now. I'm gonna be brief. Today's topic of the day is basically how people claim they want help, but they don't actually need anything when it comes to moderation, so let's just chat about it casually—though I'm sure someone will inevitably catch an attitude over some moderator suggestion.
Have you decided if Toxic should get a shot? ☕

Something for Toxic.

The guy has really grown up over the years. He’s finally become the perfect fit for a solid sidekick alongside latica.☕

Daniel Kelly57 for moderator,
A hero, not a criminal.
We're all Daniel Kelly57... :cheer::cuga:

I've never heard of that user before. They seem to be a true legend around here.

Sarah Miller4 Asks:
Daniel Kelly57 for moderator.
A hero, not a criminal.
We’re all Daniel Kelly57. Cheers! 🍻

As far as I'm concerned, I don't care. But honestly? I’m pretty sure they aren't going to get any support from upper management. I have a bad feeling about this. It seems like those at the top just don't have much love lost for us folks who only hold a partial stake.

Matthew Castillo5 said:Something for Toxic.

And I was just about to bring you an incredible gift. 🙂

I simply haven't the leisure to compose a lengthy treatise, so I shall merely relay the fact that even an AI has managed to outshine those absolute losers who spend their lives clawing for power.

Following my inquiry, here is the (c/p) response from GPT.

What is your take on individuals who obsessively scramble for positions of superiority over others, solely to facilitate their elimination, silence them, or stifle their voices?

AI GPT states:
I believe such behavior is both inappropriate and counterproductive. An individual who aggressively pursues dominance over others to eliminate or silence them clearly lacks respect for people and fails to value their perspectives or contributions. This type of conduct frequently results in the erosion of interpersonal relationships, diminished productivity, and a toxic work environment.

Rather than desperately grasping for status, individuals ought to invest their energy into fostering positive, constructive relationships and collaborating to achieve shared objectives. Remaining open to diverse ideas and viewpoints can lead to more effective, creative problem-solving and, ultimately, superior outcomes.

Or, if you ask my rather more cynical opinion, they are essentially just wannabe Jandrokovići—though at least he has the authority to issue reprimands and hand out punishments in real life. These people are even more pathetic than he is, considering his associates are just carbon copies of him. Truly miserable njonja VL.

Look, it’s common knowledge. You don't need to be some AI genius to realize the kind of clout a moderator carries. Honestly, I’d pay through the nose just to have that position. Mods basically have legendary status and massive influence in any community.🕺

Sarah Miller4 said:Daniel Kelly57 for moderator,
A hero, not a criminal.
We're all Daniel Kelly57... :cheer::cuga:

+1

That would make for an incredible mod. 🙂

Noah Fowler3 said:And I was just about to bring you an incredible gift. 🙂

The offer is still on the table. Who knows? Maybe I'll change my mind.

It’s all just bribes and corruption. ☕

Noah Fowler3 said:It’s all just bribes and corruption. ☕

I'm kidding. I'm not easily bought.

I’d ban every single troll! They’ve spread everywhere like weeds. I jump on the chat and it’s just the same old crowd from the forums thirty years ago. Honestly, we should just merge the whole site into one massive chat room so everyone can finally hang out together. ☕

Man, boss Andy just landed in the States!🙂

The third of the fifteen forum commandments states:

(On this forum, it is strictly prohibited to) insult anyone on any basis (race, nationality, religion, age, gender, etc.)

In what universe is this next low-IQ gem anything other than a blatant manifestation of racism???

TNT1980 said:I've never understood what a white girl sees in those Black women from the Middle East... it's gross

TNT1980 said:...why on earth would you go looking for Black women when there are plenty of normal white guys right here...

TNT1980 said:A white man goes with a white woman
A Black man goes with a Black woman..

TNT1980 said:If I say I don't find Black people attractive, am I suddenly a racist... such drama queens...

The author of these gems is still alive and well on the forum, while almost everyone's reaction seems to be just Hihihihahah, watch out now.

What’s the catch here? It’s because the author is apparently cognitively incapable of grasping that saying "I'm not a racist, but...", and especially "it's just my opinion" isn't some kind of wild card that lets you spew total garbage? Is it because the author is actively trying—making a fool of himself just to entertain the interlocutor and —presumably most importantly—paying for everything? Or is it because he didn't touch a single Mexican or Jew, so in his mind, it can't be that bad—so why make a fuss over these crazy Black people, come on, let's not nitpick...?

Frankly, I couldn't care less about the author or his specific user status on this forum—but, as much as I don't give a damn about the whole situation, I honestly believe that allowing this kind of trash to linger on the forum is a personal disgrace to anyone who saw it and should have removed this filth immediately, instead choosing to just wave it away and walk on by.

Hihihihahah.

Did he sign up?