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[RPGNet] MOD Curt and RPGPundit on televised discussion about freedom of speech

Started by Settembrini, April 09, 2006, 09:12:52 AM

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Zalmoxis

#15
April 12, 2006, 06:49:08 PM
I blame it all on Wrath of the Spaceport.

Settembrini

#16
April 12, 2006, 07:30:00 PM
QuotePlease stop sending us your rejects.
Touchè:bow:

or, for eyewassis:

"You got me there"

Seriously, I never posted bigtime on RPGNet. i´m just a concerned customer who spoke up too loudly about freedom of speech. Thus I stepped on several feet, unknowingly. I confess: the pundits praise brought me here.
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BOZ

#17
April 12, 2006, 09:57:49 PM
Quote from: ZalmoxisI blame it all on Wrath of the Spaceport.

damned Moogs!
don't quote me on that.  :)

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Lawbag

#18
April 13, 2006, 04:04:58 AM
Quote from: MaddmanDear RPGnet,

Please stop sending us your rejects.

Thanks,

The Boys and Girls at Nutkinland.

Perma-Banned for voicing an opinion?
Your thoughts would be better served at the aforementioned RPG.net forum, as would your crass ill-attempt at a letter
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Maddman

#19
April 13, 2006, 08:58:54 AM
Quote from: LawbagPerma-Banned for voicing an opinion?
Your thoughts would be better served at the aforementioned RPG.net forum, as would your crass ill-attempt at a letter

I'm sure your banning has to do with bravely voicing an opinion in the face of stern opposition, and has nothing to do with taking the internet to seriously and being a humorless prig.

:boohoo:
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Settembrini

#20
April 13, 2006, 09:09:31 AM
Quotewith taking the internet to seriously and being a humorless

Well the RPGNet Mods take it too seriously. They don´t understand/like humor.
See, I got banned for disrespecting Borgstroms c-class drivel. I don´t see no "high-road", or taking stuff seriously on my side with that.
And the two guys that got banned for an April´s Fool?
Or AnimalBrasky?
I don´t see any humour on the Mod side there. Maybe in your universe, they are the cuddliest, wisest and coolest. So be it.But they never showed humour in their rulings.
If there can\'t be a TPK against the will of the players it\'s not an RPG.- Pierce Inverarity

Bagpuss

#21
April 13, 2006, 09:18:32 AM
Thanks for the original link I'ld not seen that before.
 

Maddman

#22
April 13, 2006, 09:27:51 AM
Quote from: SettembriniWell the RPGNet Mods take it too seriously. They don´t understand/like humor.
See, I got banned for disrespecting Borgstroms c-class drivel. I don´t see no "high-road", or taking stuff seriously on my side with that.
And the two guys that got banned for an April´s Fool?
Or AnimalBrasky?
I don´t see any humour on the Mod side there. Maybe in your universe, they are the cuddliest, wisest and coolest. So be it.But they never showed humour in their rulings.

Oh, RPGnet's moderation is pretty much random and arbitrary.  Can't argue that.
I have a theory, it could be witches, some evil witches!
Which is ridiculous \'cause witches they were persecuted Wicca good and love the earth and women power and I'll be over here.
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The Watcher\'s Diaries - Web Site - Message Board

JamesV

#23
April 13, 2006, 10:14:55 AM
C'mon, if I want to read humorous axe grinding over RPGnet, I read the Pundit, which I do every day.
Here, I expect epic battles over the impact and value of Burning Wheel!

Let's go folks, time to develop an intractable opinion! I wanna see flashing blades and blood!
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Akrasia

#24
April 14, 2006, 09:30:51 AM
Quote from: MaddmanOh, RPGnet's moderation is pretty much random and arbitrary.  Can't argue that.

That's true, but I've never had any problems with it -- and I've expressed some relatively unpopular political views over there in Tangency.

Most of my conversations at RPGnet about games that I like -- WFRP, C&C, True20, Angel/Buffy, etc. -- have been very constructive and helpful.  The place also has its share of vehement d20 defenders, so I've never understood the claim that there is a general 'anti-d20 ethos' permeating the place.  (Though never: (a.) criticise Exalted; and (b.) compare the merits of JRRR Tolkien versus RE Howard.  The results are invariably ugly.  Ugh!)

I guess I've just been fortunate in missing all the heavy-handed censorship there?
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Maddman

#25
April 14, 2006, 10:37:45 AM
Quote from: AkrasiaThat's true, but I've never had any problems with it -- and I've expressed some relatively unpopular political views over there in Tangency.

Me neither.  I have a sneaking suspician that 'disrespecting Borgstrom's drivel' was seen as a personal attack on Rebecca, who is indeed a poster there.  And is forbidden.  Luckily, we have no such rule here.  :p
I have a theory, it could be witches, some evil witches!
Which is ridiculous \'cause witches they were persecuted Wicca good and love the earth and women power and I'll be over here.
-- Xander, Once More With Feeling
The Watcher\'s Diaries - Web Site - Message Board

Guest (Deleted)

#26
April 16, 2006, 03:10:56 PM
Do we have any rules?

Why, it does seem we do..

Quote from: The CharterSpeak your mind here, without fear! Our administrators and moderators (also known as "Nutkins") aren't in the business of censoring what other people have to say. They will let you have total freedom to be yourself, but people who are consistently looking to start trouble while contributing nothing to the community will suffer the consequences. If you personally don't like a thread, then don't read it.

Starting a thread expressly for the purpose of making a personal attack is really playing with the part I bolded. Of course, the Nutkins and I are looking for trends of bad behavior, not necessarily isolated instances.  When consequences come I promise you they will be unique and fun. Banning?  There are more fun things to do :heh:

Settembrini

#27
April 16, 2006, 03:26:12 PM
Hey, where is the PA in this thread?
Curt does believe in "strong state"  policies, so that  the mods censor for the greater good. I don´t see any disrespect in comparing a person to a Washington Post journalist.
Especially as the videoclip is not biased or a purposeful lampoonation (neologism?) of the said journalist.

I might despise this line of thinking, but that doesn´t change the original unchanged and unbiased nature of the vid.
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Gunhilda

#28
April 16, 2006, 04:53:31 PM
Ahem.

We have no intention of moderating much.  But if a Nutkin says you are engaging in a personal attack and to watch your step, IT IS TRUTH.  This is not a democracy.  You don't get to decide what is what.  Mind your manners or you may wake up in a whorehouse in Slovakia with no pants on and your cock painted green.
 
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