Robert Martin23 said:Dear "our" Emily Myers8, you forgot to ask the mods to actually do their jobs and read what other people have already posted on the heating threads that were directed at you.
So, basically, anyone else's input is automatically better or more correct than mine, and I'm just supposed to swallow that?
What’s even the point of these discussions if nobody ever points out a detail that actually breaks the rules? Most of the time, they just offer a different way of doing things.
It feels like some people just want a quick fix, but then they'll turn around and complain anyway because there’s another way to do it. It’s like they don't even want help; they just attack whatever I write without any actual arguments.
In this specific case (it was about underfloor heating and single-parameter control, and Zachary Bailey started the thread, not me), I agreed with what Zachary said was possible and offered my own suggestion. He didn't really push back, but then other members jump in claiming it won't work or isn't necessary, all without providing a shred of proof.
I even suggested they look at the "Seltron" controllers, but that’s never enough. They demand the exact type, model, wiring diagrams, and logic just so they can rudely snap, "That’s not needed, we can do it differently."
The Seltron ACC40 is designed for boiler loop regulation,
with dual-point sensing—which is the improved setup I'm advocating for. This could easily be applied to the regulation we were discussing, but the commenters causing these arguments either don't get it or are intentionally making things difficult just to be contrarian.
I’m not going to engage with that kind of attitude; that's where I draw the line. You can certainly point out when someone isn't following the Forum rule, but that's it.
To back up my technical points, I’ve shared writings from actual engineers who live this stuff, yet that still isn't enough for this specific group. Meanwhile, plenty of other folks have read those documents and actually learned something useful.
Moving these conversations elsewhere just hurts the forum. I'd much rather keep everything here, but it's hard when a few people keep making it impossible.
The topics I write about come from 45 years of hands-on experience. Maybe those subjects aren't as familiar to you, but I don't see any reason why you should stop anyone from posting as long as they follow the rules.
If someone suggests something that works, I'll say "sure" or "looks good." If it's wrong, I'll say it's wrong. I don't see why anyone should get upset over that.
The only ones getting angry and being combative are the ones who don't actually want to help others.
I need to understand your tone and how you interact with everyone if I'm going to try and help you stay on these threads without getting banned.
People who don't understand my explanations will just keep asking, so I try to simplify things. Then there's this other group that constantly attacks me simply because they are pushing a different solution. To me, that's just wrong.
You're like a snail trying to climb a fence post to get into the garden. Every time you reach the top, the guard pulls you back down to prevent damage, and you just start all over again. It's an endless cycle, right from day one.
You really need an actual example to back that up, and you should be sure about what you're claiming. Since you don't have one, this post just says more about you than anything else.
Look, I genuinely suggested you start your own thread—whatever kind you want—so you could have a discussion with other interested people on the board in whatever style works best for you.
I actually made that suggestion here:
And here was your response:
From your reply, I gathered that my suggestions weren't being taken seriously, so why would I bother suggesting anything else?
Just stay away from the heating threads. You ruin every debate, and you just can't stop talking until everyone's exhausted.
If you’ve got a reason, delete your post, share some data, or just join the conversation if you're confused. I provide proof for every single detail I bring up, and I expect the same from anyone challenging me.
Relying on hearsay isn't something I can accept. Personal connections playing a role here is something that should be avoided on a forum like this.
When I ask others questions because the math doesn't add up, they often stay silent. To me, that's proof they're either making things up or they can't justify their previous posts.
When you got your last ban, the condition was that you either leave these topics alone or stop acting the way you did that got you banned in the first place. But still...
If there were warnings issued that aren't what you're describing, that's a different issue. As for why I got banned, that's another story entirely. If it wasn't for the rude, dirty tactics used by a specific group to target me—people who publicly attacked me without any evidence—I wouldn't have had to deal with a ban.
If I had all those posts and the time to write them out, I could probably write a book. It's enough for me to see how many people just stop participating in threads where the same group gets to throw insults and punches without any consequences. That number is huge. Aside from me, nobody else deals with that unless they have their own reasons, which is their right.
I meant well, but man, you really overdid it.
Please, read back what you wrote; I think you should follow your own advice.
I won't comment on any threads until I get an answer
as to why I'm being denied the right to comment on threads backed by evidence . If I don't get a response within 24 hours, I'll keep posting. Use your authority for everything that isn't following the rules.
