Cgipson banned? Huh?

[HughGuessWho97 12]

Sorry but what is your point? Do you want them to close this thread because they closed yours? It sounds like something you should use the PM feature for.

I guess I am just getting slow in my old age, but I don't get it either.

Thread gets locked = B1tching
Thread doesn't get locked = B1tching
Someone gets banned = B1tching
Someone doesn't get banned = B1tching

And on and on...

Maybe there is a moral to this story, but still trying to figure it out.

 

[JacaRanda]

Sorry but what is your point? Do you want them to close this thread because they closed yours? It sounds like something you should use the PM feature for.

I guess I am just getting slow in my old age, but I don't get it either.

Thread gets locked = B1tching
Thread doesn't get locked = B1tching
Someone gets banned = B1tching
Someone doesn't get banned = B1tching

And on and on...

Maybe there is a moral to this story, but still trying to figure it out.

Human nature (Mostly). LMAO

 

[IByte]

Oo make m* a god...er I mean mod!!. I have enough GB juice running through my house to make even Bill Gates nerd sploosh!!!



Can't we go back to beer, bacon and women? I was in a happy place

 

[DGMPhotography]

Rule?
It says "does not REQUIRE an explanation" it doesnt say that there definitely wouldnt be one.

Yeah, but then my thread was closed after that comment, so I figured it was a rule?

you keep bringing up your thread that got closed and im not really sure where you want to go with that.
I honestly cant say much on your thread because i was not a mod then and have no information as to why that decision was made.
Maybe the thread didn't stay as civil. maybe there was just a general feeling of "unrest" about it...I really dont know.
there ARE rules against "flounce" threads, yet not every one is closed. For the most part, threads are locked after some bit of discussion with the other mods, unless the thread just gets out of hand to fast. I have even seen threads locked, then UNLOCKED after mod discussion. it just depends on who is on, and the nature of the thread and its responses.
this isnt an exact science, and we dont have hard coded algorithms that tell us exactly which threads to lock, and which people to ban.
we have the forum rules, the FAQ's, our gut feelings, and of course, discussion with other mods.

sometimes we err on the side of caution and it looks like over-moderation. sometimes times we let things go that are technically against the rules, but it might be a delicate or important topic and the discussion is staying civil. we are only human. mostly.
if someone has an issue with something a moderator has done, the best thing to do is either PM that mod (or another mod) for clarification OR report the thread and make the issue known so ALL the moderators have a chance to see it and weigh in on the decision that was made.
If we DO make a mistake, or make a bad call, bringing it up long after the fact does nothing to help the situation.

there are probably a few people here that can attest to me having NO problem at all addressing issues and decisions honestly with them via PM, and keeping them informed on things that they feel are affecting them when they have asked me to. I honestly don't know what else to do, but i am certainly open to any suggestions that would benefit the forum as a whole.

Sorry, I didn't mean offense or anything, I was just curious why it may have happened. Trust me, I bear no resentment towards John, and am not planning planning revenge... yet.

It's just there wasn't really any discussion, it was just closed. Here's the thread for reference if anyone's interested.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/off-topic-chat/312019-bynx-gone.html

 

[pixmedic]

I remember Bynx. and his HDR "critique". he was very.....temperamental when it came to HDR. he was good at it though (if you liked his style)
and he did hand out a lot of processing suggestions and techniques to people wanting to get into HDR.
There was a lot of emotional threads involving Bynx then, and its possible there was some behind the scenes stuff going on too.
I would imagine that with the flames still stoked pretty high, your thread just seemed like more gasoline for it.
Other than that, John would have to weigh in on it himself.

 

[Juga]

Oo make m* a god...er I mean mod!!. I have enough GB juice running through my house to make even Bill Gates nerd sploosh!!!



Can't we go back to beer, bacon and women? I was in a happy place

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/off-topic-chat/344063-beer-bacon-women-men-ladies.html

Here we go!

 

[ronlane]

Yeah, but then my thread was closed after that comment, so I figured it was a rule?

you keep bringing up your thread that got closed and im not really sure where you want to go with that.
I honestly cant say much on your thread because i was not a mod then and have no information as to why that decision was made.
Maybe the thread didn't stay as civil. maybe there was just a general feeling of "unrest" about it...I really dont know.
there ARE rules against "flounce" threads, yet not every one is closed. For the most part, threads are locked after some bit of discussion with the other mods, unless the thread just gets out of hand to fast. I have even seen threads locked, then UNLOCKED after mod discussion. it just depends on who is on, and the nature of the thread and its responses.
this isnt an exact science, and we dont have hard coded algorithms that tell us exactly which threads to lock, and which people to ban.
we have the forum rules, the FAQ's, our gut feelings, and of course, discussion with other mods.

sometimes we err on the side of caution and it looks like over-moderation. sometimes times we let things go that are technically against the rules, but it might be a delicate or important topic and the discussion is staying civil. we are only human. mostly.
if someone has an issue with something a moderator has done, the best thing to do is either PM that mod (or another mod) for clarification OR report the thread and make the issue known so ALL the moderators have a chance to see it and weigh in on the decision that was made.
If we DO make a mistake, or make a bad call, bringing it up long after the fact does nothing to help the situation.

there are probably a few people here that can attest to me having NO problem at all addressing issues and decisions honestly with them via PM, and keeping them informed on things that they feel are affecting them when they have asked me to. I honestly don't know what else to do, but i am certainly open to any suggestions that would benefit the forum as a whole.

Sorry, I didn't mean offense or anything, I was just curious why it may have happened. Trust me, I bear no resentment towards John, and am not planning planning revenge... yet.

It's just there wasn't really any discussion, it was just closed. Here's the thread for reference if anyone's interested.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/off-topic-chat/312019-bynx-gone.html

Dude, let it go.

 

[IByte]

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/off-topic-chat/344063-beer-bacon-women-men-ladies.html

Here we go!

...motha!#&#'! $ jackpot!!!

 

[minicoop1985]

I love lamp.

 

[The_Traveler]

Just covering my bases here.

Damn, I was hoping to get to cover at least parts of your bases.

No worries Traveler, her bases are in good hands 8)

I was hoping that a couple of those good hands would be mine.

 

[tirediron]

Yeah, but then my thread was closed after that comment, so I figured it was a rule?

you keep bringing up your thread that got closed and im not really sure where you want to go with that.
I honestly cant say much on your thread because i was not a mod then and have no information as to why that decision was made.
Maybe the thread didn't stay as civil. maybe there was just a general feeling of "unrest" about it...I really dont know.
there ARE rules against "flounce" threads, yet not every one is closed. For the most part, threads are locked after some bit of discussion with the other mods, unless the thread just gets out of hand to fast. I have even seen threads locked, then UNLOCKED after mod discussion. it just depends on who is on, and the nature of the thread and its responses.
this isnt an exact science, and we dont have hard coded algorithms that tell us exactly which threads to lock, and which people to ban.
we have the forum rules, the FAQ's, our gut feelings, and of course, discussion with other mods.

sometimes we err on the side of caution and it looks like over-moderation. sometimes times we let things go that are technically against the rules, but it might be a delicate or important topic and the discussion is staying civil. we are only human. mostly.
if someone has an issue with something a moderator has done, the best thing to do is either PM that mod (or another mod) for clarification OR report the thread and make the issue known so ALL the moderators have a chance to see it and weigh in on the decision that was made.
If we DO make a mistake, or make a bad call, bringing it up long after the fact does nothing to help the situation.

there are probably a few people here that can attest to me having NO problem at all addressing issues and decisions honestly with them via PM, and keeping them informed on things that they feel are affecting them when they have asked me to. I honestly don't know what else to do, but i am certainly open to any suggestions that would benefit the forum as a whole.

Sorry, I didn't mean offense or anything, I was just curious why it may have happened. Trust me, I bear no resentment towards John, and am not planning planning revenge... yet.

It's just there wasn't really any discussion, it was just closed. Here's the thread for reference if anyone's interested.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/off-topic-chat/312019-bynx-gone.html

Different thread, different time, different circumstances. What happened with another thread is not relevant to this thread, and I don't see any need to discuss it in public.

 

[cbarnard7]

I never understand how these threads get to be so long...it's not a big deal, really. Back to the PHOTOS!

 

[usayit]

Mods... why even entertain such responses with attempts at explanation? All it does is open up yourselves for criticism from those that don't agrehave e. You know what? There will always be disagreement.

This is not a democracy. This is a privately run organization. Just like in the real work force, employer's can terminate without reason at any time. In this case close a thread and ban because of disruption. The rest of us only have the decision to stay or leeave.

 

[terri34 6]

Mods... why even entertain such responses with attempts at explanation? All it does is open up yourselves for criticism from those that don't agrehave e. You know what? There will always be disagreement.

This is not a democracy. This is a privately run organization. Just like in the real work force, employer's can terminate without reason at any time. In this case close a thread and ban because of disruption. The rest of us only have the decision to stay or leeave.

Someone (Lew?) made reference to the fact that we are also members here who like to chat and post pics and have fun...so it's not like we feel the need to defend ourselves, so if folks want to ask a question or vent a little, it's cool. You've been around long enough to know Chase ran it that way, too. I've been a mod since those days and learned a lot. That's why it is painful to see us get called gestapo and the Man or hear that we just enjoy cracking the whip arbitrarily. None of that is true.

So...unless it's special circumstances...it's okay, as long as no one beats up the member in question, or the mod team. I will defend both. We don't want to have an "us against them" mindset here, as much as it can be avoided! :heart:

 

[IByte]

Someone (Lew?) made reference to the fact that we are also members here who like to chat and post pics and have fun...so it's not like we feel the need to defend ourselves, so if folks want to ask a question or vent a little, it's cool. You've been around long enough to know Chase ran it that way, too. I've been a mod since those days and learned a lot. That's why it is painful to see us get called gestapo and the Man or hear that we just enjoy cracking the whip arbitrarily. None of that is true.

So...unless it's special circumstances...it's okay, as long as no one beats up the member in question, or the mod team. I will defend both. We don't want to have an "us against them" mindset here, as much as it can be avoided! :heart:

Weren't we talking hugs and not drugs?