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One thing I hate about this message board is when people start flaming each other.

It seems to happen in waves - last year there was a massive spike (you know what I'm saying) and now it all seems to be happening again.

When message boards get interesting is when you have a bunch of civil, intellegent people with different opinions who are willing to engage in reasoned debate. Of course it's not possible for every thread to arrive at a consensus - in a democracy it is necessary to try to respect other people opinions, even if you don't happen to agree with them.

Here's a motto for you from Beatrice Hall in 1906:
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
 
Originally posted by Rower_CPU


I think the part about his post being edited by a moderator kind of goes against that assertion.:rolleyes:
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Aye, he cut out all the juicy parts :mad: I know it wasn't eye, or da duke, which leaves lemon. I have added cappy to my ignore list (as someone too moronic to be allowed to breed)... :D
 
Originally posted by Rower_CPU


I think the part about his post being edited by a moderator kind of goes against that assertion.:rolleyes:
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To me that just underlines the unprecendented protection you guys give Alphatech from anyone disagreeing with him.

I hope to God he's never made a moderator. That'll be the day I stop checking Macrumors for good. take note Arn, I doubt I'm in the minority
 
Originally posted by Dunepilot
To me that just underlines the unprecendented protection you guys give Alphatech from anyone disagreeing with him.

I hope to God he's never made a moderator. That'll be the day I stop checking Macrumors for good. take note Arn, I doubt I'm in the minority
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I've never defended Alpha's actions, and I don't expect other demi-Gods/high posters to defend mine. We are all adults and can take responsibility for what we say.

The only time a moderator will edit posts is if someone starts personally attacking someone. If that's what Cappy was doing then why are you defending him?
 
Originally posted by Dunepilot
To me that just underlines the unprecendented protection you guys give Alphatech from anyone disagreeing with him.

I hope to God he's never made a moderator. That'll be the day I stop checking Macrumors for good. take note Arn, I doubt I'm in the minority
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Alright there sparky... one, the edit was done NOT for my benefit. Two, no one gets along with everyone all the time, and no one has to. Disagree with me all you want, in most cases, I don't give the perverbial flying rat's rectal cavity. Just make sure you get your facts locked in before going against my info. IF you can PROVE your point, good, if not gtfo.

Finally, since the moderators need to behave more, I don't really want to become one. I have offered assistance to arn in OTHER ways, then becoming a moderator. Beside the fact, that there are enough moderators to provide good coverage.

The ONLY one of my posts to EVER be altered, has been that ONE.

If you can't handle a heated discussion, then you severely limit the threads you will be comfortable in (reading or posting into).

I guess you don't remember back when I was a newbie to this site. I have earned my rights, maybe you will eventually do the same.
 
I didn't see Cappy's original post

...before it was edited.

but whatever he wrote was probably not significantly more offensive than the garbage Alphatech writes.

Alphatech is allowed to write whatever he likes against people's generally sensible suggestions, but when he does so, he glories in the fact that he's 'flamed' someone.

Oh my, Alphatech, you really are intimidating. With your limited use of English and knowledge of motorbikes we should all bow down before you.

I think Cappy adopted a moderate, conciliatory attitude, something I've never seen Alpha do, even when he's blatantly wrong.
 
In fact

As I see it, Alphatech is no better than Spiky ever was.

Discuss....

Oh yeah - new computer naming - I hope Apple do it. It makes marketing sense; differentiation etc
 
Re: In fact

Originally posted by Dunepilot
As I see it, Alphatech is no better than Spiky ever was.

Discuss....

Oh yeah - new computer naming - I hope Apple do it. It makes marketing sense; differentiation etc
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If you attack someone's grammar/spelling you better back it up with perfection on your part.

It was "spikey" not "Spiky".

And you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to spikey or a new naming convention.
 
Dunepilot

If you don't like what I am putting up, then IGNORE it... :rolleyes:

As far as I know, people in here are free thinkers and not drones. IF they choose to side with me, then they obviously agree with at least part of what I am saying. Judging by the reactions that YOU are getting from other people, before I could get to read the posts, I'd say that they are against what you are putting up.

Go back, read the posts, MINE was altered (I am fairly certain that AmbitiousLemon removed some text from one of the posts, is has the moderator finger print on it).

I do give people ways to avoid counterposts, and it doesn't take a hell of a lot to avoid being slam-danced. A few simple words in the posts is all it takes... if you cannot figure them out, then that's your loss.

For the record, I have assisted more people then I have flamed, ever. I continue to offer up real tech assistance for people in need, and will continue to do so. I know of several regulars here that I have assited, and would hope that at least a few would chime in on this. If not, no biggie...
 
Lemon stuck the thread to keep an eye on it, I'll let him close it or unstick it if he wants.
 
I've reopened this thread to post some groundrules.

I apologize this thread has gone on as long as it has. I don't have time to read all the threads.

Over time, this problem keeps arising... flamewars, personal insults etc... Note, a previous user was banned from this site because of constantly inciting these personal attacks.

1) Personal attacks will NOT be tolerated. Constructive responses and criticisms are acceptable. In the future these posts will be deleted without warning. If you see a post like this, report it to the moderators.

2) Please try not to get off topic about the threads. If you have complaints about users/flamewars, email me and I will handle it as quickly as possible.

arn
 
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