Well, as the one who started this thread, I'm very pleased that the forum moderation/magazine cared enough to hear our concerns, and do something constructive about it. Thanks to those entities in particular.
I'll close by saying that I agree that name calling SHOULD be dealt with sternly and swiftly. But the prohibition needs to be evenly enforced . Not just when some members do it, but applied evenly to any and all who might have 'dirty hands'.
Convicted One wrote: I'll close by saying that I agree that name calling SHOULD be dealt with sternly and swiftly. But the prohibition needs to be evenly enforced . Not just when some members do it, but applied evenly to any and all who might have 'dirty hands'.
What should be done with someone who creates a phony ID similar to that of another member (using that person's avatar) to purposely confuse people? Huh?
Poppa_Zit wrote: Convicted One wrote: I'll close by saying that I agree that name calling SHOULD be dealt with sternly and swiftly. But the prohibition needs to be evenly enforced . Not just when some members do it, but applied evenly to any and all who might have 'dirty hands'.What should be done with someone who creates a phony ID similar to that of another member (using that person's avatar) to purposely confuse people? Huh?
Tasering?
Public flogging?
Tar and feathering?
Be forced to listen to one of Bush's speaches?
Made to do naked jumping-jacks in front of his abode at noon every Saturday for a month?
A specific, detailed charge should be leveled first.
Poppa_Zit wrote:What should be done with someone who creates a phony ID similar to that of another member (using that person's avatar) to purposely confuse people? Huh?
I guess that would depend upon the situational factors involved. For instance actions taken, any actual damages caused, etc. Why? Are you contemplating branching out into other channels of harrassment?
(The Buster Keaton pic is public domain, if that's what you are trying to stir the cauldron about this time)
zardoz wrote: Poppa_Zit wrote: Convicted One wrote: I'll close by saying that I agree that name calling SHOULD be dealt with sternly and swiftly. But the prohibition needs to be evenly enforced . Not just when some members do it, but applied evenly to any and all who might have 'dirty hands'.What should be done with someone who creates a phony ID similar to that of another member (using that person's avatar) to purposely confuse people? Huh? Tasering?Public flogging?Tar and feathering?Be forced to listen to one of Bush's speaches?Made to do naked jumping-jacks in front of his abode at noon every Saturday for a month?
"speeches"
Bucyrus wrote: Poppa_Zit wrote: Convicted One wrote: I'll close by saying that I agree that name calling SHOULD be dealt with sternly and swiftly. But the prohibition needs to be evenly enforced . Not just when some members do it, but applied evenly to any and all who might have 'dirty hands'.What should be done with someone who creates a phony ID similar to that of another member (using that person's avatar) to purposely confuse people? Huh? A specific, detailed charge should be leveled first.
OK, how about the guy who created this:
http://www.trains.com/trccs/user/Profile.aspx?UserID=334318
He or somebody has since removed the avatar I created using the CA&E logo.
Convicted One wrote: "speeches"
A natural mistake, considering how peachy I find his orations.
Convicted One wrote: Poppa_Zit wrote:What should be done with someone who creates a phony ID similar to that of another member (using that person's avatar) to purposely confuse people? Huh? I guess that would depend upon the situational factors involved. For instance actions taken, any actual damages caused, etc. Why? Are you contemplating branching out into other channels of harrassment?
The situational factors affecting anyone who would do such a thing probably include childishness, weenie-ism and being a loser. I just wonder who it could be.
Poppa_Zit wrote:The situational factors affecting anyone who would do such a thing probably include childishness, weenie-ism and being a loser.
Well, then I suggest you reconsider. Clever front though, I'll give you that.
Poppa_Zit wrote:OK, how about the guy who created this: http://www.trains.com/trccs/user/Profile.aspx?UserID=334318He or somebody has since removed the avatar I created using the CA&E logo.
My god!! THAT is hilarious!!
Convicted One wrote: Poppa_Zit wrote:OK, how about the guy who created this: http://www.trains.com/trccs/user/Profile.aspx?UserID=334318He or somebody has since removed the avatar I created using the CA&E logo. My god!! THAT is hilarious!!
Gee... how can you be surprised? I thought for sure you'd seen it before, probably the first person to do so because that feeble type of harrassment is your sig.
Poppa_Zit wrote:Gee... how can you be surprised? I thought for sure you'd seen it before, probably the first person to do so because that feeble type of harrassment is your sig.
well, your looming paranoia aside, let's get back to the original question as you posed it to me, shall WE???
Assuming that you yourself are not behind this for your own purposes, I can't see where the creator of that member ID has done anything in violation of the terms and conditions of this forum. In fact, they have not even made a single post yet, HOW did you even find this?
In contrast, you have ventured down your trademark path of namecalling and demeaning invective, yet AGAIN ...I might add. Which behavior clearly IS prohibited by these forums ToS. Therefore I believe it is YOU that needs to be reeled in.
There, you have my answer now
Just out of an abundance of caution, perhaps you should look into the possibility that your identity might be hacked too? Better close out those online bank accounts, change your password at eBay, and secure all new credit card numbers... etc
"better safe than sorry"
Convicted One wrote: Poppa_Zit wrote:Gee... how can you be surprised? I thought for sure you'd seen it before, probably the first person to do so because that feeble type of harrassment is your sig. well, your looming paranoia aside, let's get back to the original question as you posed it to me, shall WE??? Assuming that you yourself are not behind this for your own purposes, I can't see where the creator of that member ID has done anything in violation of the terms and conditions of this forum. In fact, they have not even made a single post yet, HOW did you even find this?In contrast, you have ventured down your trademark path of namecalling and demeaning invective, yet AGAIN ...I might add. Which behavior clearly IS prohibited by these forums ToS. Therefore I believe it is YOU that needs to be reeled in.There, you have my answer now Just out of an abundance of caution, perhaps you should look into the possibility that your identity might be hacked too? Better close out those online bank accounts, change your password at eBay, and secure all new credit card numbers... etc "better safe than sorry"
Not name-calling. Truth, the American Way.
That will be the day, when you decide who needs to be "reeled in".
Feeling guilty? After all, I've never been convicted.
I missed the lock thread, but having said that, Phillips is the main reason I let my subscription to Trains expire.
I got tired of his using his spot in Trains for expressing his political views, usually with an obvious flimsy attempt to somehow tie them into trains; I didn't subscribe to Trains to hear his or anyone elses. And like someone else said earlier, he is always negative and whining.
....Diversification of readers...and fans, I suppose that's what TRAINS has, as I just did some reading in my new January issue last evening and Don's column is one of them I read.
Quentin
Modelcar wrote: ....Diversification of readers...and fans, I suppose that's what TRAINS has, as I just did some reading in my new January issue last evening and Don's column is one of them I read.
I read it as well. I thought it very interesting that given all the people complaining about his "whining" that he actually wrote a fairly upbeat piece. I know there have been times I didn't agree with him, and that he could come off as "whiny," but his monthly article is one I never miss.
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
.....Now we're cookin', some of us are on a possitive run.
Poppa_Zit wrote:[ Not name-calling. Truth, the American Way.That will be the day, when you decide who needs to be "reeled in". Feeling guilty? After all, I've never been convicted.
I suspect that your convictions are every bit as strong as mine, your's are just......YOURS. lol.
Hey, you asked, I answered. If my answer is not what you were looking for, then I'm sorry you'll have to be disappointed.
But, I'll also offer that I'm not sure what your motives are here, it appears that you are trying to provoke yet another confrontation...and I'm not in the mood to play along. I'll rise to the higher ground, and be done with it. Thanks for the chuckle.
Mookie wrote:I don't know squat about what all the argument is about, but like Modelcar, I do read Don Phillips column and enjoy them - mainly because I can understand them! Then I can make my own choices.
You are still here. Good.
Too many old timers "mature" posters seem to be disappearing. Perhaps I should visit the Diner more often.
Thank you for that, Dale!
I have taken up lurking as a new hobby while watching trains! Waiting for a new generation of posters that don't have a clue who I am, I guess!
Mookie wrote: Thank you for that, Dale! I have taken up lurking as a new hobby while watching trains! Waiting for a new generation of posters that don't have a clue who I am, I guess!
Who's Mookie?
gabe wrote: Mookie wrote: Thank you for that, Dale! I have taken up lurking as a new hobby while watching trains! Waiting for a new generation of posters that don't have a clue who I am, I guess! Who's Mookie?
Convicted One wrote: But, I'll also offer that I'm not sure what your motives are here, it appears that you are trying to provoke yet another confrontation...and I'm not in the mood to play along. I'll rise to the higher ground, and be done with it.
But, I'll also offer that I'm not sure what your motives are here, it appears that you are trying to provoke yet another confrontation...and I'm not in the mood to play along. I'll rise to the higher ground, and be done with it.
Yep. The only way you can go is up.
No, I think the person should be made to sit down with Bush's predecessor for an evening of soda, pizza, (*************censored*************), and then that same cigar as an 'after dinner snack'.
Poppa_Zit wrote: Convicted One wrote: But, I'll also offer that I'm not sure what your motives are here, it appears that you are trying to provoke yet another confrontation...and I'm not in the mood to play along. I'll rise to the higher ground, and be done with it.Yep. The only way you can go is up.
The grade school caliber of your reply aside, all I can offer is that you do appear fairly content down there on the bottom rung all by yourself, so the decision to head in the opposite direction really wasn't all that difficult.
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