Cgipson banned? Huh?

[Kolia]

I feel like I've missed something on not knowing who charlie is; being as his ban has warranted 115 responses & most cc threads do well to have 10 responses....

Just an observation

You didn't miss much.

Basically, the guy was knowledgeable but consistently acted in a way that would have had his face punched in, in any real live setting.

I can recognize the value of an individual's contribution. But nobody has enough knowledge to outweigh the collective knowledge of the rest of the forum so that's not really a loss.

yet this is tolerable?

I'm simply putting things in perspective for the members who haven't had the opportunity to experience the events that led to the current situation.

I don't see "calling it like it is" from behind a keyboard very impressive. I'll grant you that my previous post could fit in the category tho.

I honestly believe the man is a good guy. It is easy to loose perspective and be misunderstood online. We were beyond that in many instances with different users.

Users need to understand that bullying is not accepted. How many users posted half a dozen times and never came back ? Why do you think that is ? Did they get the answer to their "What DSLR to get ?" And never had any other questions ? I doubt that.

The suspension was not unwarranted.

I applaud the moderators' initiative of the last few weeks. The atmosphere has changed for the better.


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[DarkShadow]

Charlie has been very helpful pointing out mistakes in my photos and also commented when I got a good shot. He makes me laugh some times with funny comments nothing insulting to any one. All in all he has been fair to me. Heck if he is ever in CT I would go tequila drinking with him and I know he likes tequila.

 

[Steve5D]

I feel like I've missed something on not knowing who charlie is; being as his ban has warranted 115 responses & most cc threads do well to have 10 responses....

Just an observation

You didn't miss much.

Basically, the guy was knowledgeable but consistently acted in a way that would have had his face punched in, in any real live setting.

I can recognize the value of an individual's contribution. But nobody has enough knowledge to outweigh the collective knowledge of the rest of the forum so that's not really a loss.

yet this is tolerable?

Yet "what" is tolerable?

 

[HughGuessWho97 12]

Yet "what" is tolerable?

I took it that they were referring to the "had his face punched in" comment.

 

[Steve5D]

Yet "what" is tolerable?

I took it that they were referring to the "had his face punched in" comment.

Oh.

It is what it is.

Some people believe that decorum is unwarranted and unnecessary. Those people usually end up getting banned...

 

[MiFleur]

The experience I had with Charlie is a very good one, his comments have been pertinent and right to the point like with many others, I did not search or try to find the offensive posts.
I would not want to encourage negative comments, but IMO if you draw a line and for your good comments you have a +3 or +5 and then a -3 and -5 for negative comments , as long as you balance the positive and the negative you are doing fine, the abuse is when you have used all your credit. That way people that comment with "cool shot" statement remain at 0 and are never banned. I have also seen some offended people leaving the forum, and frankly I would not do anything to bring them back, I do not wish this forum to become a place for an ego trip, it is place to learn and share. The tone should be polite and I agree that sometimes the moderators have to keep members in check after all it is a public place.

 

[Kolia]

Yet "what" is tolerable?

I took it that they were referring to the "had his face punched in" comment.

Oh.

It is what it is.

Some people believe that decorum is unwarranted and unnecessary. Those people usually end up getting banned...

I agree.

Interestingly, "calling it like it is" isn't perceived the same way depending on who wrote the comment.

When quoting for reference tho, it is always better to quote a full sentence so that all can understand the actual meaning of the sentence. I apologies if anybody was offended by my earlier post. I suggest re-reading to understand there were no threats involved nor any direct attack to anybody in particular.




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[Kolia]

The experience I had with Charlie is a very good one, his comments have been pertinent and right to the point like with many others, I did not search or try to find the offensive posts.
I would not want to encourage negative comments, but IMO if you draw a line and for your good comments you have a +3 or +5 and then a -3 and -5 for negative comments , as long as you balance the positive and the negative you are doing fine, the abuse is when you have used all your credit. That way people that comment with "cool shot" statement remain at 0 and are never banned. I have also seen some offended people leaving the forum, and frankly I would not do anything to bring them back, I do not wish this forum to become a place for an ego trip, it is place to learn and share. The tone should be polite and I agree that sometimes the moderators have to keep members in check after all it is a public place.

Doesn't such a system allow for me to be nice to you and a total jerk to somebody else and avoid being moderated ?

I think that what a new user should understand from this topic is that moderators will allow some "robust" discussion amongst established (none new) members but will intervene if things get out of control.

Am I wrong ?


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[HughGuessWho97 12]

I agree. Interestingly, "calling it like it is" isn't perceived the same way depending on who wrote the comment. When quoting for reference tho, it is always better to quote a full sentence so that all can understand the actual meaning of the sentence. I apologies if anybody was offended by my earlier post. I suggest re-reading to understand there were no threats involved nor any direct attack to anybody in particular. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you were referring to my quote, I was neither offended or concerned about your comment. I was simply clarifying the follow up statement.

 

[terri34 6]

Guys, we're only going to let this thread live as long as it does not devolve into taking sides and getting one's hackles up, or re-living past hurts.

In fact it may be time to close this thing, since there has been ample time for anyone who cared to add a comment.

 

[astroNikon]

Guys, we're only going to let this thread live as long as it does not devolve into taking sides and getting one's hackles up, or re-living past hurts.

In fact it may be time to close this thing, since there has been ample time for anyone who cared to add a comment.

just thought it was mildly appropriate :lmao:

 

[HughGuessWho97 12]

Guys, we're only going to let this thread live as long as it does not devolve into taking sides and getting one's hackles up, or re-living past hurts. In fact it may be time to close this thing, since there has been ample time for anyone who cared to add a comment.

I'm surprised that it hasn't gotten nasty yet. But it is certainly a breeding ground for an outbreak.

 

[terri34 6]

Agreed. I'm closing it.

Thanks to all for your comments!