Author Topic: Contacting the Moderator here (Read 17764 times)

MaterDominici · « **Reply #90 on:** February 02, 2015, 08:28:35 PM »

Quote from: Nadir

For the life of me, having searched pages 14 to the present, I can't find where 2Vermont said that.

Matthew almost always deletes negative departure posts, but her's did end with "bye".

Elizabeth · « **Reply #91 on:** February 02, 2015, 08:51:31 PM »

Quote from: Ladislaus

NOT A SINGLE ONE OF YOU called out "SJB"

you can't be serious

Jaynek · « **Reply #92 on:** February 03, 2015, 06:32:03 AM »

Quote from: Sbyvl

Quote from: Matthew
Quote from: Mabel

It wasn't just Myrna. Nado and Ambrose were both accused of being women. That went way too far, no one said anything! Speaking of which, what happened to Hobbledehoy, Lover of Truth (yes, I know he was a bit annoying but he is not a bad man), SJB, Michael93, sunbeam, Luker, Mithrandylan, Thomistic Philosopher and so on, even Charlemagne and TKGS have barely posted. Maybe they are all busy but look what they have in common...

Well, that's quite a barrage there.

Suffice to say you can't just rattle off one or two dozen names, and suggest that they left because of the cause you're defending. Anyone could do that! After all, people who don't post anymore aren't here to correct you, are they?

Hobbledehoy left for personal reasons. He was a huge fan of CathInfo and as far as I know, still is. I can't remember his exact reason for leaving, but he PM'd me and there's a good chance his reason wasn't for public consumption.

I was around when Ambrose was accused of being a woman, and I came down HARD on the offenders. So much for "no one said anything!"

Nado has been banned recently, so that's why he's not here anymore. As a sort of vindication for my "choosing" to ban him (over, say, Ladislaus) he had way more critics than fans. His rep score was 0. A person can skirt the rules, play games, etc. but when they tick everyone off, or play the troll, the rep score is the one thing that can't be "gamed" in such a case. That's what it's there for -- one more piece of data to help me moderate this forum.

Mithrandylan is active on AT LEAST one other forum, namely his own!

I have no idea about the other guys -- I try to have the attitude that a good SSPX priest would have (in the old days, I mean) to his congregation: they come, they go, and you can't control them. Who's to say what they can and can't do -- they are free. To try to control them would be A) futile and B) fascist/communist/bullying.

Sure I wish everyone good would stick around and be one big happy family (and everyone bad or annoying would go away), but unfortunately in this fallen world I don't get that option.

In other words: No, there will be no Utopia on the Internet either. Utopia is a hopeless goal on this earth IRL -- why should seeking an online Utopia be any less unrealistic?

Several of those members are now at forum named removed.

Different forums have their different styles and sometimes people just need some trial and error before they find one that suits them. I know that many people appreciate the freedom that comes with Matthew's minimalist moderation style and would not be as happy anywhere else.

It is not my personal preference which is one reason this is not the main forum where I participate. But I think it is a good thing for CI to be here for those who thrive on this approach.

Ladislaus · « **Reply #93 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:50:56 AM »

Quote from: Jaynek

I know that many people appreciate the freedom that comes with Matthew's minimalist moderation style and would not be as happy anywhere else.

I love interacting with people who have different points of view. It keeps me honest and I learn a lot this way. If I just hid in a shell away from others with different points of view, that's when the sectarian mentality sets in. CI does a great service in allowing interactions between various flavors of Traditional Catholics (and even some Novus Ordo types), something which never happens in the real world.

Jaynek · « **Reply #94 on:** February 03, 2015, 10:55:56 AM »

Quote from: Ladislaus

Quote from: Jaynek
I know that many people appreciate the freedom that comes with Matthew's minimalist moderation style and would not be as happy anywhere else.

I love interacting with people who have different points of view. It keeps me honest and I learn a lot this way. If I just hid in a shell away from others with different points of view, that's when the sectarian mentality sets in. CI does a great service in allowing interactions between various flavors of Traditional Catholics (and even some Novus Ordo types), something which never happens in the real world.

Yes, I know of a small forum that started up in September and is still struggling to get a reasonable amount of traffic. They banned a controversial poster who could have promoted a lot of much needed discussion on their forum. I question if they made the right decision.

Sbyvl · « **Reply #95 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:25:25 PM »

Quote from: Jaynek

Quote from: Ladislaus
Quote from: Jaynek
I know that many people appreciate the freedom that comes with Matthew's minimalist moderation style and would not be as happy anywhere else.

I love interacting with people who have different points of view. It keeps me honest and I learn a lot this way. If I just hid in a shell away from others with different points of view, that's when the sectarian mentality sets in. CI does a great service in allowing interactions between various flavors of Traditional Catholics (and even some Novus Ordo types), something which never happens in the real world.

Yes, I know of a small forum that started up in September and is still struggling to get a reasonable amount of traffic. They banned a controversial poster who could have promoted a lot of much needed discussion on their forum. I question if they made the right decision.

I don't. You completely earned your ban, and the calumnies against myself and others are still online at SD.

Jaynek · « **Reply #96 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:14:16 PM »

Quote from: Sbyvl

I don't. You completely earned your ban, and the calumnies against myself and others are still online at SD.

I have never said anything nearly as bad as what gets said about me on your forum on a regular basis. You even autocorrect my name to Voldemort.

Besides, you have no credibility. You are an admitted liar.

http://www.vdiplomacy.com/forum.php?threadID=49127

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@gopher: I lied when I first came here in hopes of getting attention. I had actually forgotten about that thread. That must be the source of the confusion. sbyvl36 (123 D)
New 14 Nov 2013

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I guess it has to be pointed out that you are now claiming to be a middle aged Catholic who goes onto internet game sites and claims to be a pubescent boy while chatting with others. gopher27 (327 D) New 14 Nov 2013

Some people may complain about Matthew not keeping enough control over name-calling and attacks on his forum, but at least he does not participate in and encourage it. He sets a good example for his forum members, whether or not they choose to follow it.

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **Reply #97 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:32:11 PM »

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You even autocorrect my name to Voldemort.

!!
Is this a Catholic forum? (Pardon my ignorance)
If so, and your statement is true, the autocorrect is bad enough, as an uncharitable / vindictive act of a moderator, but a reference to satanic laced pop culture?

Sbyvl, I see you are new to the forum. I pray your contributions are Catholic in nature.

JezusDeKoning · « **Reply #98 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:34:48 PM »

It's mostly just a quarrel from another forum that should've been avoided. Give it no mind.

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **Reply #99 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:35:15 PM »

Quote from: Elizabeth

Quote from: Ladislaus

NOT A SINGLE ONE OF YOU called out "SJB"
you can't be serious

I presumed he was referring to those in this thread who were calling him out.

(I did not downthumb you, btw)

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **Reply #100 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:36:58 PM »

Quote from: JezusDeKoning

It's mostly just a quarrel from another forum that should've been avoided. Give it no mind.

Got it. Thank you! Will do.

Matto · « **Reply #101 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:47:14 PM »

I wouldn't compare any of us Cathinfo posters to Christ, and I also wouldn't compare any Cathinfo posters to Barrabas. I don't think it is fair either way.

BTNYC · « **Reply #102 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:51:05 PM »

Quote from: MyrnaM

Quote from: Matthew
Nado has been banned recently, so that's why he's not here anymore. As a sort of vindication for my "choosing" to ban him (over, say, Ladislaus) he had way more critics than fans. His rep score was 0. A person can skirt the rules, play games, etc. but when they tick everyone off, or play the troll, the rep score is the one thing that can't be "gamed" in such a case. That's what it's there for -- one more piece of data to help me moderate this forum.

That is like picking Barrabas over Christ ...
I'm outta here.

It would seem hyperbole fornicated with blasphemy and gave birth to a damnable bastard - the above post.

Goodbye, Myrna.

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **Reply #103 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:53:58 PM »

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That is like picking Barrabas over Christ ...
I'm outta here.

That's cult of personality - not an objective measure, and a drastically extreme analogy which indicates you are very upset.

edit: BTNYC's reply is harsh, but a better description.

Cantarella · « **Reply #104 on:** February 03, 2015, 02:55:37 PM »

:tv-disturbed: