Partials

The old thread is locked—even if there’s still plenty left to say about it.

This part is sketchy

Megan Green72, the partial review isn't being denied because of one single post. It's based on total contribution to a specific sub-forum. Just letting you know it was just activated.
If the admins have anything to say, they'll speak up.

As far as I'm concerned, lock it.

None of this makes sense to me—Duba only became a moderator for that sub-forum recently, so there's no way she can accurately judge someone's overall contribution to the site.

It’s the last straw—this is why I triggered the partial review. The whole discussion was rigged so my input would be ignored while I'm the only one getting flagged—and that's after I even apologized to Formula 1 in a post! When I pointed out how illogical this all was, I just got told it didn't matter.

In that last warning, she cited a previous warning she gave me, but I already argued that the initial warning was totally unjustified. She couldn't provide any actual critique of my arguments.

The facts are simple: I've never insulted anyone, yet I've been hit with homophobic slurs from certain people, lies, and constant twisting of my words. Some users have even used sockpuppet accounts (strictly to mock me), but they get a pass—apparently, the rules don't apply equally to everyone. Then you've got people acting purely out of self-interest to mislead others just to sell cables. I won't waste words here; it's all easily provable. As for their "total contribution" and how they're still hanging around spreading misinformation, we'll see that play out in just a few examples.

Here's a prime example of how Olif acts like a clown and how the moderator just brushes it off with a little warning.

Olif isn't being a clown; we all know who this is about. There's been plenty of spamming, trolling, and provocation from various people across all threads.

Warning for Angelica

You're provoking too, so don't come crying later. Cut out the stupid comments moving forward.

Another warning for Olif:

Cut the crap—give it two hours and you'll be crying about how the trolls completely trashed this thread.

Here’s how John addresses us—and his pathetic excuse for why he thinks he can get away with it (spoiler: he shouldn't be allowed). He's been pulling this same crap for a while now, too.
I can't believe people still fall for this—seriously. You’re telling me you actually think that logic holds up? It doesn't. Not even close. Megan Green72 is completely out of touch if they think that's how the market works—it's just basic math, people. And don't even get me started on what Bradley Doyle36 is saying. Total nonsense. You're reaching so hard you're gonna pull a muscle at this point. The reality is simple—either you get it or you don't. Stop trying to overcomplicate things to make yourselves look smart when you're clearly just wrong. Period.

Another classic jerk move—they absolutely can't stand it when someone else gets treated with the same level of respect they demand for themselves.

Here’s how Olif cranks out his cables—basically watching him melt through his current stock just to pitch you guys on a fresh batch. And look, the fact that he swears by these speaker cables making a massive difference? It actually carries weight—he’s got a real reason behind it.

Look, I already told you—my old stock is melting away...

One guy’s got two electricians and the only speaker sitting in his corner—meanwhile, another dude’s been sitting on two electricians and the only interconnect for a while now.

They probably figured some shit out by now regarding how they're pumping them into the system...

If the first guy passes on that speaker, then Michael Ross43 can grab it—let him deal with the headache.
I'm putting a fresh banana plug on one side, and honestly, the other side has brand new forks anyway—plus that side works better with the speaker and gives it a much tighter grip.

I mean, if someone’s really feeling the itch, I could always throw together a new speaker setup—if that's even what we're doing here.

Look, if you want to keep things strictly by the book moving forward—just shoot me a DM.

There’s an endless amount of examples all over this forum—stuff aimed directly at me and my buddy Bradley Doyle36. I think those insults where Angelica called us losers and basically talked trash about our personal lives were scrubbed, but that doesn't change the fact that we were straight-up targeted with verbal attacks and insults.

I’m asking to have this partial ban lifted—it’s totally unjustified. It was based on some baseless warnings and this vague "overall contribution to the forum" nonsense. Since Joe has been moderating this sub for such a short time, there's no way he actually knows enough to back that up with real evidence—not that he could even show any proof without opening a massive can of worms regarding every other user on this board.

Since I’ve been mentioned, I might as well jump in and clear the air. 😁

To look at a specific example, this all really kicked off with this post by Megan Green72. It was a comparison between Sony and Samsung—and given how much tension has existed in that corner of the forum for a while now, it sparked a massive debate over whether Sony actually justifies its premium price tag. Part of the reason things got so heated is because Megan Green72 wrote it (I’m fairly certain if anyone else had posted it, we wouldn't have seen such a fierce reaction), which led to some raised voices. Personally, though, I didn't see any heavy insults or trolling. Considering everything that has happened over the last two years and how the discussion eventually wrapped up (actually quite peacefully), it all seemed pretty normal to me. 🤷

Regarding partial blame and past mistakes, I believe that if Megan Green72 deserves it, then so do all of us who participated in those debates. You only need to look at this topic where the moderator introduced herself and how quickly that thread went south. There is no point in listing every single name or label we were tossed around with, but it must be admitted that we never held a grudge. It isn't my style to resort to crude language, but you can certainly insult someone in other ways, which I have done quite often in discussions when I felt an interlocutor deserved it. In fact, if we are being honest, I think Megan Green72 was the least insulting among us and focused the least on ad hominem attacks, but that is just my subjective assessment. 😁

Megan Green72's biggest "crime" is simply being as stubborn as a mule when she thinks she is right; she will never turn the other cheek. She won't tolerate being underestimated, whether it concerns age, expertise, or intelligence, and she won't stand for what she perceives as injustice. To be blunt, the forum would certainly have been much quieter over the last two years without her, but on the flip side, I think that section of the community has actually benefited. Longtime Hi-Fi enthusiasts are much more careful about what they write now, and there is far less misinformation circulating than there used to be. Ultimately, she was the first and only one brave enough to poke the hornet's nest that none of us—myself included—dared to touch, and she brought actual science into the conversation, which in my opinion is a good thing. To take on the entrenched old guard, you need guts, and Megan Green72 had them, unlike the rest of us. I am not saying she hasn't earned a few warnings or bans (she certainly has), but pinning all the blame on her as the sole culprit doesn't seem particularly fair. 🤷

As for me, I would always rather read one post from Megan Green72 than five others (with rare exceptions like Myth or Donkey 😉). In my view, a Hi-Fi/Video forum without her wouldn't be the same, and frankly, it wouldn't be any better either.

The issue isn't the debate itself, but rather the manner in which it's being conducted and this relentless insistence on forcing a single viewpoint onto everyone else.

It doesn't matter that everyone agreed that the new Sony is overpriced; they also have to admit it's overpriced relative to its actual value. That’s how Megan Green72 sees it, and she’ll happily drone on about it indefinitely.

Megan Green72 said:My entire argument rests on the fact that paying over $2,000 for a 55" OLED is too much. By doing so, you're practically admitting I'm right, since $1,200 tells a completely different story—even if you still found that high, it would be far more reasonable.
Now that we've cleared that up...

Megan Green72 said:I'm a fan of Sony and love their models, but I honestly think the A9 is way too expensive for what it offers, especially since it has one major flaw that, for me personally, is a dealbreaker (to borrow a phrase).

Megan Green72 said:No one disputed that. My point is that it doesn't provide enough value for that price; or, to say it plainly, the price-to-performance ratio is abysmal.
Or perhaps I should put it this way: it simply isn't good enough (and in some areas, it's actually worse) to justify such a massive price gap compared to the competition.

Megan Green72 said:Spending over $2,000 on a 55" model is extremely poor value because I don't believe it offers enough extra features to justify the cost.
Once again, the price-to-performance ratio is terrible.

If only it were the last time, we wouldn't be in this mess. But of course, it isn't...

Megan Green72 said:Can we finally wrap up this pointless debate and just admit that the A9 is overpriced? It’s exactly what I argued from the very beginning.

Megan Green72 said:It’s a bit of a mixed bag; while the color accuracy and shading are arguably superior in certain aspects, it falls significantly short in others—specifically regarding the lack of HDMI 2.1 support. There is simply no way to justify a price tag that steep..
I have already made my position on Sony perfectly clear in previous posts; one really only needs to go back and read them.

Megan Green72 said:I honestly can't tell what we're even arguing about anymore—are you all seriously trying to claim that this price tag is actually justified and that the value proposition is somehow decent?

Megan Green72 said:Honestly, you just seem hell-bent on contradicting me at every single turn. What exactly does it mean when you disagree with my assessment that this A9 model is overpriced for what it actually delivers? Are you genuinely making a point, or are you just contrarian for the sake of having a conversation? 🙂

And one last thing to sweeten the deal:

Megan Green72 said:Whether one model is objectively superior is a matter of debate; frankly, it seems C9 holds its own and even outshines the competition in certain areas. I have maintained from my very first post that the price tag simply does not justify the value provided. Since I have made that position crystal clear and you continue to argue against me, it is obvious we aren't seeing eye to eye, so let’s just take the easier route here.
Do you honestly believe the price tag justifies what they actually delivered with the A9 model? Yes or no.
Not me.

And just like that, the pages keep turning, the pressure on everyone involved continues to mount, and naturally, the tempers start flaring and the shouting begins.

I asked you quite nicely to stop this behavior. This is such a blatant example of derailment that it belongs in an encyclopedia of internet culture—specifically a "Troll Edition," if one even exists. If it doesn't, someone needs to write it under the chapter titled, "How to completely ruin a forum thread while pretending to be the good guy."

I apologize if I missed any specific quotes along the way—truth be told, I know I did—but I’ve reached my limit and simply cannot deal with this anymore. In my view, what I've provided here was more than sufficient.

And that serves as yet another stellar example of your lackluster contributions to any discussion regarding AV technology.

I’m requesting a lock again.

edit: And no, digging up old posts from the archives isn't going to change the decision regarding the partial layoffs, because it has absolutely nothing to do with what's happening right now, nor does it excuse your aggressive, pit bull behavior.

The way this user has been relentlessly badgering everyone with that same old blind test—the one we've already discussed a hundred times over—is honestly exhausting. He just won't let it go.

He’s clearly the type of person who absolutely cannot handle being wrong. Any hint of disagreement triggers an incredibly immature reaction from him, and in his case, that pathological persistence isn't a strength; it's a massive flaw.

Quote: Dubai, was I just talking to myself here? Honestly, I felt like I was being repetitive—which, yeah, looking back at my posts, was pretty obvious—but I only did it because the thread was spiraling into total chaos. I was just trying to drag the focus back to my actual point, which everyone seemed hell-bent on arguing against. I don't think it’s some massive crime, but if it is, my bad. A heads-up would've been nice so I could watch it.

Look, I make a claim that this TV is way overpriced for what you actually get. Then suddenly, the debate goes off the rails—people start comparing it to cars, guessing which factory makes the panels, dropping links to old model reviews, learning all the pros and cons... we end up learning how the competition has actually overtaken this model in certain areas, which honestly makes the whole debate useful and educational in a weird way—stuff that probably wouldn't have even come up if we hadn't been bickering. Clearly, people (not everyone, obviously) disagreed with my opening take, and the discussion went sideways, more or less. There's nothing wrong with me reminding everyone of my original point when the conversation veers off into car comparisons—especially since I laid out my arguments just as calmly as anyone else, even if I dropped a few blunt comments here and there (and yeah, I'll admit to being blunt, but I didn't write "garbage"). And I haven't addressed the fact that I was called "unclean" which, by the way, went totally unpunished.

All this just so my buddy Formula 1 can conclude at the end that, yeah, the price is too high and asks what the big deal is. If it's that obvious, why even have the debate, right? Nobody was forced to jump in, so I don't think I did anything wrong by pointing out the core issue when it felt like the thread was drifting away from the basic premise.

As for the guy who kept spamming that I was "messing around" and blamed me for the situation in the audio section of the forum (which was pure off-topic provocation and totally uncalled for), I actually gave him a sincere apology in case there was a misunderstanding. I expressed my confusion and used a colorful metaphor about "writing sausages"—which isn't even that big of a deal, but apparently, Quote: Dubai felt the need to bold that as a problem while ignoring the time someone called me "unclean." The kicker? He actually agrees with my main point. I said it without any provocation—unlike our friend Formula 1 over there.

I'm asking again: please drop the partial ban. It feels completely unjustified, especially since the reason cited isn't even this specific thread, but my overall contribution to the forum—something Quote: Dubai can't really judge given how long they've been moderating this subforum. Besides, I've shown that if you applied these same standards to everyone, plenty of other users would be banned too, yet they aren't.

Please, just apply the rules fairly and equally. If I'm getting singled out, then plenty of others (honestly, way more than me) deserve it too. Either the rules apply to everyone, or they shouldn't apply to anyone at all.

The most tragic part of all this is that you still seem perfectly fine with how you're acting.

No, it isn't mandatory for everyone to agree with your little theory that the competition has arrived and totally eclipsed this specific model. And no, they don't all have to share your opinion that the price tag is way too high—though, to be fair, in this instance, absolutely nobody has argued otherwise. But nobody. (I know, I'm using far too many negatives here, but whatever).

Look, people aren't obligated to side with you, and even when they do, they're still allowed to discuss things (or just type out endless nonsense).

Honestly, I feel like I should be holding your hand and slapping some sense into you, telling you "no, you can't act like that," after I've already issued countless warnings to everyone—and specifically to you—to stop this behavior.

Whoever needed to be penalized has been penalized; yes, the person who told you that you weren't being honest also had another post removed and sanctioned, and I am certainly not going to go around swinging an axe at people just because they lost their cool due to your constant provocations.

Furthermore, I won't punish people for past mistakes if they are behaving appropriately now. You’ve gone and triggered yet another wave of drama, and since your previous behavior has been under intense scrutiny, you have effectively earned this partial ban all by yourself. Nobody else is responsible for what's happening to you right now.

Casey Bennett said:The most tragic part of all this is that you still seem perfectly fine with how you're acting.

No, it isn't mandatory for everyone to agree with your little theory that the competition has arrived and totally eclipsed this specific model. And no, they don't all have to share your opinion that the price tag is way too high—though, to be fair, in this instance, absolutely nobody has argued otherwise. But nobody. (I know, I'm using far too many negatives here, but whatever).

Look, people aren't obligated to side with you, and even when they do, they're still allowed to discuss things (or just type out endless nonsense).

Honestly, I feel like I should be holding your hand and slapping some sense into you, telling you "no, you can't act like that," after I've already issued countless warnings to everyone—and specifically to you—to stop this behavior.

Whoever needed to be penalized has been penalized; yes, the person who told you that you weren't being honest also had another post removed and sanctioned, and I am certainly not going to go around swinging an axe at people just because they lost their cool due to your constant provocations.

Furthermore, I won't punish people for past mistakes if they are behaving appropriately now. You’ve gone and triggered yet another wave of drama, and since your previous behavior has been under intense scrutiny, you have effectively earned this partial ban all by yourself. Nobody else is responsible for what's happening to you right now.

Jeep, obviously—I’m actually using logic here and backing it up with links that either prove or debunk certain claims. I'm not just talking out of my ass. Called it. Is Sony buying better panels, or is LG just killing it with their own production? On purpose. Look, people are talking about panel quality just to pick a fight or defend Sony—it’s all just noise to me. Personally? I love Sony. Nothing I’ve ever posted was meant as an insult, and I haven't gone after anyone personally or trashed Sony at any point. Period.

Look, generally speaking, I handle my issues the right way—by filing formal complaints and feedback exactly where they belong. It’s not like those other people who just go straight to the threads to disrespect the mods and start pointing fingers at me, claiming I'm the one who killed the subforum when we all know who's actually at fault here. I didn't even bother reacting, but you gave them a much-needed reality check. Nice work.

Look, everyone doesn't have to agree with you that the competition caught up and actually blew this model out of the water. And no—not everyone has to share your take that it’s overpriced—even if, in this specific case, you're probably right. Nobody. He didn't say it wasn't overpriced—but... Nobody.Yeah, I know—way too many negatives. But whatever, life’s too short to care.

Look, they didn't actually say it was overpriced—they just claimed they’re using better panels, a faster processor, and that it's "premium" (as if LG isn't premium too) just to push back against what I said. It's all just a counter-argument—nothing more. And if some people already called it too expensive, what are they gonna do now?
Look, that’s exactly what a debate is—people disagreeing, talking trash, and throwing out arguments. If Hawker and whoever else want to claim they're better, fine—but I can sure as hell say they aren't, especially since I've got the actual test results to back me up after being open about my stance.

Is this whole thing with the constant negations some kind of provocation or what? 🤔

Look, everyone doesn't have to agree with you—and even if they do, guess what? They can still argue—or just keep typing out endless walls of text.

You’re twisting my words on purpose now—I never said people shouldn't write about sausages. I just said I don't get why they're even bringing up sausages if the basic premise already aligns with what I'm saying. That's two totally different things, and honestly, it just shows you're ready to twist my statements the second you get backed into a corner by actual arguments.
Look, I’m not saying everyone has to agree with me—I already made that clear during the debate. Case closed.

I don't care what anyone says—it’s just not happening. People can talk all they want about how "advanced" things are getting, but let's be real: the tech isn't there yet. It's all hype and zero substance. Honestly, if you actually believe this stuff is ready for prime time, you're dreaming. It's just more overpriced junk designed to separate fools from their money. Period.

Of course they can—whoever said they couldn't?Look, what exactly am I arguing about? I said the price is overkill—you either agree or you don't. Just because it's slightly better in a few specific areas (not all of them, mind you) doesn't justify that massive price tag. Plus, it’s missing HDMI 2.1—which, if we're talking about the premium tier, is a total dealbreaker. That's it. Period.
Alright, since I kicked things off with that comment—tell me straight: do you actually think the price tag is worth what you're getting?

Look, the guy’s got every right to think the price is fair for what he's getting—fair enough. I'm just trying to drag this conversation back onto the rails because it's clearly gone off the deep end.

Look, I don't care if someone thinks the price tag is justified—feel free to list out your little reasons if you want—but that doesn't mean I have to agree with them. Especially when those "reasons" are just straight-up guesswork. I can explain exactly why your logic is flawed, and honestly, I think I’ve made that pretty damn clear already. This is just a normal debate.

Do I seriously have to hold everyone’s hand here—literally slap some sense into people—and babysit them like toddlers? Just saying "no, you can't do that" after I've already dropped countless warnings and reminders on everyone—and specifically on you—to stop this exact behavior? Seriously?

Which exact part am I repeating—is it because some people clearly didn't get what I was saying in the first place? This whole debate has devolved into nonsense that has absolutely nothing to do with my original point.
Take my hand here—I didn't think it was actually that big of a deal. Or better yet—just give me the breakdown.

Who actually deserved the ban? Them. Period. (And yeah, the guy who told you that you weren't clean also dropped another post that got nuked—so they’re both gone.) I’m not about to go around swinging an axe at people just because they lost their minds over you and your constant provocations.

People aren't gonna stop calling out the mods for double standards—it’s because the controversial posts were flagged. I asked you about them ages ago, and you only finally decided to react after I called you out on it multiple times. Just because you finally stepped up after unfairly hitting me with a partial ban doesn't mean you're off the hook for shitty moderation.

EDIT: From what I can see, none of the controversial posts are even getting flagged. If I’m seeing this right, the post is still sitting there untouched—no penalty. And then you’ve got Formula 1, who keeps telling me I’m just "messing around"—even though I always back my points up with actual arguments—and basically provoking me into being the bad guy on the audio boards. Still no punishment for him. PATHETIC.

Look, I wasn't being offensive—it’s just double standards at this point. I got poked with those same stupid car analogies, all that nonsense about panel types, and the constant, mindless chanting that Sony is somehow "premium" and better when actual tests prove the exact opposite. So yeah, I wasn't taking shots.
What part of this isn't clicking for you? I wasn't just arguing with myself—people were straight-up calling me out and hitting me with comments on my posts. That’s literally what this whole forum is for.
If I push their buttons, they can put me on ignore or report my "offensive" posts—whatever—but they don't get to talk trash. You basically just implied they were provoked, so now you think it’s okay for them to insult me? Please. I was pissed because Formula 1 keeps baiting people with their bullshit statements and throwing around fake accusations—so yeah, I told him off. I gave him that classic, "Sorry if I misunderstood your absolute garbage," line. Jeep gets a red card.
Double standards—total joke. Quote: Dubai.

I'm ready. Send over the text you need me to rework. I’m not about punishing people for stuff they did in the past—period. So they're acting fine now? Please. You’re the one who started this whole wave of provocations again—don't even try it. Everyone’s been watching how you play the game lately, and honestly, you’ve basically earned this backlash all by yourself. Nobody else is to blame for this mess but you.

Talk about irony—you claimed you were starting a partial ban for me based on my "total contribution" to this forum, rather than just this specific thread, yet all those accusations and warnings you threw at me lately? I already told you they weren't even accurate. And as for this whole argument breaking out—it wasn't intentional, by the way—I honestly think if we hadn't gone there, we wouldn't have uncovered half this useful info. It wasn't just about the price, either; I’ve put plenty of value back into this topic and the community at large.
And I didn't start anything—because if I did, my opening post would have to be sanctioned, and they'd have to explain why it was so "provocative" and "inaccurate."

Look, if you really need to lecture me about something as heated as repeating that the price-to-performance ratio sucks, go ahead—if it bothers you that much. But I already told you: this debate spiraled out of control like it always does, and people lost sight of the actual point everyone was pushing back against.

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Casey Bennett said:The most tragic part of all this is that you still seem perfectly fine with how you're acting.

No, it isn't mandatory for everyone to agree with your little theory that the competition has arrived and totally eclipsed this specific model. And no, they don't all have to share your opinion that the price tag is way too high—though, to be fair, in this instance, absolutely nobody has argued otherwise. But nobody. (I know, I'm using far too many negatives here, but whatever).

Look, people aren't obligated to side with you, and even when they do, they're still allowed to discuss things (or just type out endless nonsense).

Honestly, I feel like I should be holding your hand and slapping some sense into you, telling you "no, you can't act like that," after I've already issued countless warnings to everyone—and specifically to you—to stop this behavior.

Whoever needed to be penalized has been penalized; yes, the person who told you that you weren't being honest also had another post removed and sanctioned, and I am certainly not going to go around swinging an axe at people just because they lost their cool due to your constant provocations.

Furthermore, I won't punish people for past mistakes if they are behaving appropriately now. You’ve gone and triggered yet another wave of drama, and since your previous behavior has been under intense scrutiny, you have effectively earned this partial ban all by yourself. Nobody else is responsible for what's happening to you right now.

Despite your seemingly infallible sense of sophistication, I find myself compelled to point out that you are fundamentally incorrect regarding Megan Green72.
The individual is defending a personal stance... which is a direct violation of our community guidelines, and the rules remain quite explicit...

clear heart
lp

Casey Bennett said:The issue isn't the debate itself, but rather the manner in which it's being conducted and this relentless insistence on forcing a single viewpoint onto everyone else.

It doesn't matter that everyone agreed that the new Sony is overpriced; they also have to admit it's overpriced relative to its actual value. That’s how Megan Green72 sees it, and she’ll happily drone on about it indefinitely.

If only it were the last time, we wouldn't be in this mess. But of course, it isn't...

And one last thing to sweeten the deal:

And just like that, the pages keep turning, the pressure on everyone involved continues to mount, and naturally, the tempers start flaring and the shouting begins.

I asked you quite nicely to stop this behavior. This is such a blatant example of derailment that it belongs in an encyclopedia of internet culture—specifically a "Troll Edition," if one even exists. If it doesn't, someone needs to write it under the chapter titled, "How to completely ruin a forum thread while pretending to be the good guy."

I apologize if I missed any specific quotes along the way—truth be told, I know I did—but I’ve reached my limit and simply cannot deal with this anymore. In my view, what I've provided here was more than sufficient.

And that serves as yet another stellar example of your lackluster contributions to any discussion regarding AV technology.

I’m requesting a lock again.

edit: And no, digging up old posts from the archives isn't going to change the decision regarding the partial layoffs, because it has absolutely nothing to do with what's happening right now, nor does it excuse your aggressive, pit bull behavior.

Skipped this one.

So when I point out that I’m being treated unfairly, you just brush it off—claiming my individual contribution doesn't matter as long as the overall group impact is there. But then, the second I lay out the receipts and show how everyone else contributes to this forum, suddenly it’s all about why things are happening the way they are now? Give me a break.

You still haven't handed out any sanctions for the insults—and yeah, sure, I was poking the bear, but that doesn't make the verbal abuse okay. Not that I'm surprised—your logic regarding what counts as an "insult" is a total mess. You actually claimed once that the rule against insults doesn't apply if you're targeting someone who isn't a member here. In theory, that means I could go off on your mother without getting banned, unless she’s lurking on the forums too. But now, apparently, even being a member doesn't protect you if you decide to provoke someone—at least according to your "flexible" interpretation of the rules.

I don't care what anyone says—this whole thing is a joke. Everyone's acting like this is some massive breakthrough, but honestly? It’s just hype. People love to jump on the bandwagon the second they hear a buzzword, even when there's zero substance behind it. Just typical. Most of the "experts" talking about this clearly haven't done their homework. They're just chasing clout. Total waste of time if you ask me.

Keep it civil. Insulting other members isn't allowed here—break the rules and you'll get sanctioned.
Insulting public politicians is fair game—up to a point—and you won't see them getting sanctioned for it. Besides, it’s honestly debatable whether calling some bloated bureaucrat a "useless hack" even counts as an insult. It’s more like a damn accurate description.

It’s hilarious watching the mods twist the rules whenever it suits them.

Yeah, I'm the bad guy here—fine. But you? You’re just a textbook case of someone trying to mask their pure hatred for a person by calling it "being a realist." It's pathetic.
And on top of that—the moderator!
It’s honestly pathetic—not even tragic, just sad—watching a moderator fail to grasp the absolute basics. There is zero excuse for being disrespectful, period. I don't care who you're aiming it at—insulting people is never justified. Case closed.
This is such a textbook example of trash moderation—it belongs in an encyclopedia dedicated entirely to "how not to run a forum." Seriously, if there isn't already a chapter on bad moderation, someone needs to write one.

So, now that Quote: Dubai has said their piece and I've made mine—the admins will inevitably side with the mods like they always do. Nothing's ever gonna change around here. Honestly, go ahead and lock the thread. I'm done. Thanks.

Give it a rest, man. Getting into a shouting match with the moderator isn't going to fix anything. Honestly, it was high time someone showed you the exit door on the AV forums!

Jerry Robinson56 said:Review:

Despite your seemingly infallible sense of sophistication, I find myself compelled to point out that you are fundamentally incorrect regarding Megan Green72.
The individual is defending a personal stance... which is a direct violation of our community guidelines, and the rules remain quite explicit...

clear heart
lp

No, Jerry Robinson56. Defending a viewpoint isn't the issue here, nor is it against the forum guidelines to stand by what you believe.

The actual problem arises when someone starts aggressively imposing their opinion on everyone else and badgering anyone who dares to disagree. It happens constantly. Over and over again. "Why are you contradicting me if you actually agree with me?" Or, if you don't agree, they just insist that you *should* think exactly like they do. It’s an endless, exhausting cycle of the same repetitive nonsense.

Casey Bennett said:No, Jerry Robinson56. Defending a viewpoint isn't the issue here, nor is it against the forum guidelines to stand by what you believe.

The actual problem arises when someone starts aggressively imposing their opinion on everyone else and badgering anyone who dares to disagree. It happens constantly. Over and over again. "Why are you contradicting me if you actually agree with me?" Or, if you don't agree, they just insist that you *should* think exactly like they do. It’s an endless, exhausting cycle of the same repetitive nonsense.

I think we've both made our points clear, so let's just move the hell on. What's the big deal with the bolded part?
And for the record, I am NOT forcing my opinion on anyone, no matter how much it seems like I'm repeating myself. Honestly, that guy hawker does the exact same thing—he just keeps droning on about how "Sony is better and it's obvious to everyone," and he does it so aggressively without any actual facts that people have literally asked him if he's a total Sony fanboy. Not me, though—other people are asking him.

You've officially got me riled up, and honestly, that's all there is to it.

@Megan Green72, sure, I could say that every single politician in America is just a pack of idiots sharing the collective IQ of an amoeba, and that the only thing they actually need training for is how to be transported to Alcatraz.
And then there’s that woman—I can't even remember her name—who was running over kids while driving without a license; she's nothing but a bloated, entitled bureaucrat. If the cops on duty actually modeled their behavior after someone like her, nobody in this country would be driving faster than a turtle.

But if I were to write something like that about any member on this forum, I’d probably lose my account in a heartbeat.
Calling out a forum user for being shady isn't an insult. But if someone calls you an autistic moron? Well, that's when you get banned. It is what it is.

Stop with the spin and the constant digging through everything just to try and save your own skin.

restlesscobra733 said:I think we've both made our points clear, so let's just move the hell on. What's the big deal with the bolded part?
And for the record, I am NOT forcing my opinion on anyone, no matter how much it seems like I'm repeating myself. Honestly, that guy hawker does the exact same thing—he just keeps droning on about how "Sony is better and it's obvious to everyone," and he does it so aggressively without any actual facts that people have literally asked him if he's a total Sony fanboy. Not me, though—other people are asking him.

You've officially got me riled up, and honestly, that's all there is to it.

Oh, Megan Green72, please. 🤦

Casey Bennett said:@Megan Green72, sure, I could say that every single politician in America is just a pack of idiots sharing the collective IQ of an amoeba, and that the only thing they actually need training for is how to be transported to Alcatraz.
And then there’s that woman—I can't even remember her name—who was running over kids while driving without a license; she's nothing but a bloated, entitled bureaucrat. If the cops on duty actually modeled their behavior after someone like her, nobody in this country would be driving faster than a turtle.

But if I were to write something like that about any member on this forum, I’d probably lose my account in a heartbeat.
Calling out a forum user for being shady isn't an insult. But if someone calls you an autistic moron? Well, that's when you get banned. It is what it is.

Stop with the spin and the constant digging through everything just to try and save your own skin.

Look at how toxic you are—talking about her running over kids like it’s some kind of hobby, instead of acknowledging the accident, and then using her weight as an insult. What you wrote above is straight-up pathetic.

Insulting anyone is against the general forum rules, but you just interpret those rules however you want to suit yourself.

You didn't even protect me from being insulted, even though I deserved it. You just do whatever you feel like.

And you're a moderator too. Honestly, it's embarrassing—you're hardly any better than the people you moderate.

At least now you're finally showing your true colors.

It looks like you aren't quite as much of a saint as you like to claim you are...

It is an absolute disgrace what she and people like her are doing to this country and to those citizens who haven't yet fled for their lives.

Since I don't involve myself in politics, I see no reason to throw insults at our politicians. If I actually participated, I’m certain I would be even more vitriolic than this outrage—which, for the record, wasn't even my own commentary. (Though I will gladly take full credit for the bit about the lazy cops 😁).
Still, I understand why people feel the need to speak out like that, just as the moderators on the political forums do.

And as for that explanation regarding the warnings—something I had completely forgotten about—you're clearly trying to use it now just to patronize me. It won't work. It isn't my responsibility, nor is it my job, to draw out a concept that you either refuse to accept or are simply incapable of grasping.
Furthermore, it certainly isn't your job to lecture the moderators on how to enforce the rules.

Haha Quote: Dubai, there you go—that’s the bottom line. You clearly don't get it. I don't hate this Secretary any more than you do; I just actually have the capacity to separate her involvement in a wreck from her looks or her job title. It's called being a normal human being.

And look, I didn't force you to embarrass yourself with those examples above or air your political views and cheap shots at people. I just pointed out how you're making up your own rules on the fly—and that part is an undeniable fact.

It’s honestly pathetic seeing someone who can't even follow basic logic acting as a moderator.

Seriously, I’m asking for a lock on this thread so we don't have to endure any more of this pathetic struggling and these desperate attempts to shift blame onto everyone except themselves.

Look, I’m obviously not some saint—nobody on this sub is—but I’m calling you out for pinning things on me that just aren't true.

The fact is, you aren't sanctioning the insults I actually earned, and that's just reality.

It's also a fact that you don't even follow the forum rules when you moderate. You basically showed everyone exactly what kind of disgusting stuff you think is okay to say just because someone's a public figure and can't defend themselves.

It's pathetic—one moderator who doesn't get why being an asshole is inherently wrong or how no insult can ever be justified.

Honestly, go ahead and lock the thread. It's pretty obvious now what kind of moderator we're dealing with here.