Alright, so...

Since I've been blocked from replying right where the actual debate started, I figured I’d just drop what I had left to say here. Maybe some fruit-loving heads will find a spare second to read it.

Look, I never hid the fact that I was against this, you know? If we can't actually discuss things or disagree anymore without every different opinion being treated like straight-up rebellion, then honestly, I wouldn't even be surprised if you guys hit me with something harsher than just a tiny little ban from the moderator section.

I won't get into the specifics because I don't want to drag innocent people into it, but it's pretty obvious to you all that I see exactly what you're aiming for and how I feel about it.

Anyway, I'll just wish you guys the best, maybe while listening to "being in the thick of it." 👋

you saw how they just shut me down... 🙄 🙂 🙂

Yeah, easiest way is just with a boot 🙄

Well, I guess it’s official then—we're actually going to be paying for tickets.
I really have to say, I'm feeling pretty grateful that at least a few of the moderators finally decided to weigh in on this one.

velvetgull9, you deserve exactly that after all those uprisings over there. Just give me that... you know how it goes 🙄

silentsailor5 said:velvetgull9, you deserve exactly that after all those uprisings over there. Just give me that... you know how it goes 🙄

Look, maybe she overreacted a bit with that last post on the moderator board, but banning her entirely? That seems like a massive overkill.

Look, it isn't just about the last instance. They are constantly pushing back against everything, especially on that particular thread. Once a decision has been made, then that should be the end of it, period. What they did was completely out of line!

And honestly, some things are just too much...

It feels like a bit of an overreaction, honestly, but getting kicked off the moderator team like this is just plain shameful—especially when you consider she’s been one of our veteran admins for years and has poured so much unpaid effort into keeping this forum running 👎

As for all these changes coming down the pipeline... I guess we'll all just have to roll with the punches, though if I'm being real, I actually think it might work out pretty well for us. 🤷

silentsailor5 said:Look, it isn't just about the last instance. They are constantly pushing back against everything, especially on that particular thread. Once a decision has been made, then that should be the end of it, period. What they did was completely out of line!

And honestly, some things are just too much...

Ah, so that's what we're calling it. An "agreement."
Thanks for the education, really. I appreciate the insight.☕

Yawn, what a total snooze fest. This might actually be one of the worst April Fools' pranks in history. 🙂

who poured so much unpaid effort into this forum

Look, let’s be real. She certainly had certain advantages that aren't really worth debating right now. But even so, if she were a moderator today, she would possess those specific privileges that come with the role—you know exactly which ones I mean.

Oh, so that's what we're calling it now. A "deal."
Thanks for the lesson.

And you find that problematic? Would you still be willing to work for nothing?

Taylor Gonzalez79 said:Yawn, what a total snooze fest. This might actually be one of the worst April Fools' pranks in history. 🙂

🙂 Seriously, who even thought this was a good idea? Someone needs to step up and quit this forum immediately—the absolute lack of a sense of humor here is chronic. ☕

This whole joke about "paying up" would actually be funny if you guys weren't about to pull an even bigger stunt by handing out bans left and right.

Honestly, this April Fools' prank is pretty lame considering how things are going right now.

And let’s be real—what you’ve turned PZK into is basically just a way to discriminate against anyone who isn't a genius. It’s rare for someone to even know how to file a coherent appeal, and it's just as rare for any of the moderators to actually recognize one when they see it.

The bottom line? This forum is just going downhill... and it’s happening because the management lacks basic intelligence, tolerance, and a sense of humor.

Kenneth Peterson5 said:This whole joke about "paying up" would actually be funny if you guys weren't about to pull an even bigger stunt by handing out bans left and right.

Honestly, this April Fools' prank is pretty lame considering how things are going right now.

And let’s be real—what you’ve turned PZK into is basically just a way to discriminate against anyone who isn't a genius. It’s rare for someone to even know how to file a coherent appeal, and it's just as rare for any of the moderators to actually recognize one when they see it.

The bottom line? This forum is just going downhill... and it’s happening because the management lacks basic intelligence, tolerance, and a sense of humor.

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I get banned for a joke everyone finds funny, yet this garbage gets a pass. Bravo, you should start handing out bans for shitty humor instead. 👍Just watch how they end up banning themselves. 😕

silentsailor5 said:

who poured so much unpaid effort into this forum

Look, let’s be real. She certainly had certain advantages that aren't really worth debating right now. But even so, if she were a moderator today, she would possess those specific privileges that come with the role—you know exactly which ones I mean.

Oh, so that's what we're calling it now. A "deal."
Thanks for the lesson.

And you find that problematic? Would you still be willing to work for nothing?

You're acting like you're some wide-eyed rookie moderator.🙄☕

silentsailor5 said:

who poured so much unpaid effort into this forum

Look, let’s be real. She certainly had certain advantages that aren't really worth debating right now. But even so, if she were a moderator today, she would possess those specific privileges that come with the role—you know exactly which ones I mean.

Oh, so that's what we're calling it now. A "deal."
Thanks for the lesson.

And you find that problematic? Would you still be willing to work for nothing?

-Are the moderators who barely show up once a year actually going to get paid for their (lack of) work? -Maybe you'll all be on a salary soon... 🤷

-Just kidding... Not!!!

silentsailor5 said:velvetgull9, you deserve exactly that after all those uprisings over there. Just give me that... you know how it goes 🙄

Such wonderful camaraderie, truly terrifying🙄 your turn will come 😳

Devil in the Snow said:I second that

I have always had a certain admiration for people who actually bother to sign their posts—and twice over at that🤣

silentsailor5 said:

who poured so much unpaid effort into this forum

Look, let’s be real. She certainly had certain advantages that aren't really worth debating right now. But even so, if she were a moderator today, she would possess those specific privileges that come with the role—you know exactly which ones I mean.

Oh, so that's what we're calling it now. A "deal."
Thanks for the lesson.

And you find that problematic? Would you still be willing to work for nothing?

Well, I’d still be working for nothing.
I have no idea which set of rules you're referencing here.🤷

I I suppose I’ll just keep working for nothing regardless.

At least you'll be granted some sort of privilege.

silentsailor5 said:

I I suppose I’ll just keep working for nothing regardless.

At least you'll be granted some sort of privilege.

Welp, I think I'm losing consciousness. :faints: