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[Argent Stonecutter]

WHY DID THEY MAKE THAT NOT A THING???

Sim crashing bugs.

 

[Mona Eberhardt]

That's the origin of the term, yes. It bears little resemblance to the actual beliefs of those to whom it is now being applied.

The disgraced German "Pirate" Party (Piratenpartei Deutschland) uses this term to refer to basically all of the Left. Hardly surprising, given their recent adoration for the likes of Benjamin Netanyahu, Javier Milei, Jordan Peterson, and other far-right elements. Or their dismissal of concerns regarding the behaviour of Gerwald Claus-Brunner and the sexual harassments committed by Gilles Bordelais.

 

[Sid]

Quite special. I don't remember anyone else getting banned from VVO in its six year history. Cris banned a few people from SLU, VVO's previous incarnation, but that was ages ago.

I think someone else here, who will not be further named, has kicked someone out "accidentally" on these forums with the use of the spam fighting button some of us have. I think Cris never got around to recover that account.

 

[Spirits Rising]

Quite special. I don't remember anyone else getting banned from VVO in its six year history. Cris banned a few people from SLU, VVO's previous incarnation, but that was ages ago.

VVO is essentially SLU 2.0. The history carries over even if the list of banned users did not.

So yeah, not so special and yes people have been banned prior.

You may view it differently. I do not.

Carry on.

 

[GoblinCampFollower]

I think someone else here, who will not be further named, has kicked someone out "accidentally" on these forums with the use of the spam fighting button some of us have. I think Cris never got around to recover that account.

LOL, I remember. And I still believe what I said then, that if someone's posts look JUST LIKE spam, they are spam. It's like a duck test, lol.

 

[Essence Lumin]

VVO is essentially SLU 2.0. The history carries over even if the list of banned users did not.

So yeah, not so special and yes people have been banned prior.

You may view it differently. I do not.

Carry on.

Oh whatever. Are you going to argue about six year old ancient history? I presume SL forums has banned a lot more than two people in six years.

 

[Madi Perth]

LOL, I remember. And I still believe what I said then, that if someone's posts look JUST LIKE spam, they are spam. It's like a duck test, lol.

What duck?

 

[Cristiano]

VVO is essentially SLU 2.0. The history carries over even if the list of banned users did not.

So yeah, not so special and yes people have been banned prior.

You may view it differently. I do not.

Carry on.

I get to view it how it actually has been. Since 2018 I have banned 4 people here not counting spam. SLU had a larger amount, but still under 25 in its 15 year history. It is not something I do lightly. On SLU, I received death threats after banning someone, and other violent hate filled messages. VVO has been much calmer by comparison.

 

[Madi Perth]

On SLU, I received death threats after banning someone, and other violent hate filled messages. VVO has been much calmer by comparison.

This is just something I can't conceive of doing. I've been on the losing end of a few internet arguments, but I just can't conceive of any condition where I would wish harm on any one for it. I think the worse I've ever done is said "well fuck you too" and wandered off to do my own thing.

 

[Monica Dream]

If Cris is referring to who I think he is, mental illness played a strong part in that.

 

[Madi Perth]

If Cris is referring to who I think he is, mental illness played a strong part in that.

I admit this crazy shit like this is why I use a vpn now for everything. It's not the government I'm concerned about but every fucking internet crazy that I might piss off because I typed something in a forum somewhere.

People seem to think a vpn can hide you from the government. Hun, if the government is after you, then you got more problems than a vpn can help you with.

 

[Cristiano]

If Cris is referring to who I think he is, mental illness played a strong part in that.

It was not just one person.

 

[GoblinCampFollower]

What duck?

An old joke "If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, looks like a duck, it's a duck!"

So in my view, if someone's posts plugging their business look like spam, it's spam!

 

[Casey Pelous]

Yes, but why a duck? Why a no chicken?

 

[Free]

Yes, but why a duck? Why a no chicken?

Do chickens walk like ducks?

 

[Spirits Rising]

Oh whatever. Are you going to argue about six year old ancient history? I presume SL forums has banned a lot more than two people in six years.

There is no argument unless you wish there to be and frankly it will be one sided as I will not participate in it.

Do please try not to get up in arms over what amounts to an explanation of my viewpoint.

 

[Spirits Rising]

I get to view it how it actually has been. Since 2018 I have banned 4 people here not counting spam. SLU had a larger amount, but still under 25 in its 15 year history. It is not something I do lightly. On SLU, I received death threats after banning someone, and other violent hate filled messages. VVO has been much calmer by comparison.

Consistent with what I've observed in my time here and with the prior incarnation (SLU).

As relaxed as this place is ... It is not the 'Wild West' of some fora - this partly being why I have held my tongue with a few, including BJ (for as long as she was here).

 

[Cristiano]

Consistent with what I've observed in my time here and with the prior incarnation (SLU).

As relaxed as this place is ... It is not the 'Wild West' of some fora - this partly being why I have held my tongue with a few, including BJ (for as long as she was here).

It is true. I do have a few red lines. I also am less willing to give the benefit of the doubt than I used to. I try to only remove the most toxic elements. I rarely ever remove threads or posts either, though I have when needed. I might ordinarily having given BJ more of a chance, but attacking me is not something I will put up with. It is lightly moderated, but I am still the one running the site and will not be disrespected like that. It is not about differing views.

 

[Spirits Rising]

It is true. I do have a few red lines. I also am less willing to give the benefit of the doubt than I used to. I try to only remove the most toxic elements. I rarely ever remove threads or posts either, though I have when needed. I might ordinarily having given BJ more of a chance, but attacking me is not something I will put up with. It is lightly moderated, but I am still the one running the site and will not be disrespected like that. It is not about differing views.

Quite understandable.

 

[GoblinCampFollower]

...disrespected like that. It is not about differing views.

I'd honestly like to have some varying opinions on this site. It makes it a bit more interesting than us all just agreeing with each other on most things! I was disappointed when Billie totally refused to explain her views and insisted on just being a troll.