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centerchannel68 · Mar 26, 2007, 06:05 PM

I vote we rename the lounge, since apparently calling someone gullible is now a personal attack.

Chuckit · 06:31 PM

Calling someone gullible is a personal attack. I mean, what are you attacking if not them? Any negative statement along the lines of "You are ____" is likely to be a personal attack.

residentEvil · Mar 26, 2007, 06:29 PM

there are few more names that would be more fitting too; but those would be cause for banning.

asshats.

subego · Mar 26, 2007, 06:46 PM

How about "In Before the Lock +1"?

Doofy · Mar 26, 2007, 06:49 PM

Have we ascertained that the "gullible" comment was the actual reason for the infraction yet?

centerchannel68 · Mar 26, 2007, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

there are few more names that would be more fitting too; but those would be cause for banning.

asshats.

It's a good thing you didn't say "YOU GUYS ARE asshats" becuase then that would be a personal attack, right?

imitchellg5 · Mar 26, 2007, 08:03 PM

In before the lock®.

Big Mac · Mar 26, 2007, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Calling someone gullible is a personal attack. I mean, what are you attacking if not them? Any negative statement along the lines of "You are ____" is likely to be a personal attack.

It may just be a statement of fact, Chuckit.

imitchellg5 · Mar 26, 2007, 08:05 PM

By the way, why is everyone now writing "Poll:" in front of Polls. Don't people realize the Poll tag is automatic? Noobs.

Chuckit · Mar 26, 2007, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Big Mac

It may just be a statement of fact, Chuckit.

It may be, but most of the time it's a personal attack whether or not it's also a statement of fact. It's a good guideline to go by.

In a nutshell: If your comment is about a person (i.e., personal), and it is harsh or negative in nature (i.e., an attack), you are at least very close to making a personal attack.

Gossamer · Mar 26, 2007, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

By the way, why is everyone now writing "Poll:" in front of Polls. Don't people realize the Poll tag is automatic? Noobs.

That was a personal attack, moron.

I actually just wanted to be in on this legendary thread.

Dork. · Mar 26, 2007, 08:14 PM

Why don't we rename the entire site? I think notfuzzywombat.com isn't taken yet....

residentEvil · Mar 26, 2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

It's a good thing you didn't say "YOU GUYS ARE asshats" becuase then that would be a personal attack, right?

i didn't think i needed too, because it's implied...

bunch of asshats.

i'm surprised said asshats haven't come in here saying i skirted the swearing filter. thankfully asshat isn't in there.

asshats.

imitchellg5 · Mar 26, 2007, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

That was a personal attack, moron.

I actually just wanted to be in on this legendary thread.

So what jerkface?

rickey939 · Mar 26, 2007, 08:49 PM

Proud of all of you.®

Lateralus · Mar 26, 2007, 09:11 PM

You know...

I get to see all of reported post notifications when somebody reports one of Ca$h's posts. So I also get to read the reason given for reporting it.

You guys try to nail down Ca$h for the most insignificant crap. Stuff you wouldn't bat an eye for if anybody else did it.

Crying wolf isn't going to do anybody any good. Give it up.

That said; You could do a better job of not being a lightning rod, Rob.

besson3c · Mar 26, 2007, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Why don't we rename the entire site? I think notfuzzywombat.com isn't taken yet....

I like the sound of that!

P.S. The chicken reminds me of Cash, and the happy face guy reminds me of one of the MacNN mods, represented by the smiley face.

P.P.S. I'm not sure who the net reminds me of... Maybe society?

brassplayersrock² · Mar 26, 2007, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

That said; You could do a better job of not being a lightning rod, Rob.

best.post.EVER!

Alex

besson3c · Mar 26, 2007, 10:03 PM

Here are some more of those, in case some extras might be useful to some:

Never hurts to have some spares.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Mar 26, 2007, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

best.post.EVER!

Alex

I Agree.

also, in before the lock

Kevin Moon · Mar 26, 2007, 10:21 PM

How is everyone today?

besson3c · Mar 26, 2007, 10:49 PM

I think the net either symbolizes the coming of the industrial revolution, or the advent of the free market economy.

Can't decide which...

Kevin Moon · Mar 26, 2007, 11:31 PM

Hey besson how have you been lately? Rob great poll choices.

centerchannel68 · Mar 26, 2007, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

You know...

I get to see all of reported post notifications when somebody reports one of Ca$h's posts. So I also get to read the reason given for reporting it.

You guys try to nail down Ca$h for the most insignificant crap. Stuff you wouldn't bat an eye for if anybody else did it.

Crying wolf isn't going to do anybody any good. Give it up.

That said; You could do a better job of not being a lightning rod, Rob.

Thanks for exposing the truth lateralus. I appreciate it. That said, I'm not going to turn into a cream puff 'doesn't offend anybody' politically correct moron just because people report me. I feel that I have NOT been calling people names, or attacking them, and ranting about how dumb people are. I've gotten better. If some losers feel like they must keep reporting me just to make up for their penile inadequacy problems, so be it.

besson3c · Mar 27, 2007, 12:01 AM

Rob,

Why is it important to you that we give you another chance and realize that you have gotten better? If it is important to you that people stop reporting you, maybe a long period of time where you are nice and polite to people will do the trick?

MacNN doesn't owe you anything. You mistreat people, people will react - you are a big boy, you should know this. Do you expect some sort of shielded protection? What makes you think that this board (or any other) owes you this? This is not a public service, you have no constitutional right to post here. There are a seemingly infinite number of other boards on the internet, shop around...

besson3c · Mar 27, 2007, 12:08 AM

Rob, I say a lot of sarcastic things to people here when I feel they have said something stupid. This is my way of challenging them to refine their position, or to simply stop saying dumb things. If I'm saying something dumb, it is fair to expect that people challenge me, and they do. I don't feel that we should dumb down our conversations in here as to be nice to people who say dumb things, I think they should just stop saying dumb things and arise to where the bar is set.

However, I try very hard not to actually say something insulting about that person - only what they have said. With the exception of special cases like Railroader and Kevin, I don't think I've made a lot of enemies here... If I'm wrong, I would still bet that I've done better than you, simply because I rarely attack somebody's character when they say something dumb. We do share the same dislike of hearing stupid things, so we have something in common.

The internet might be a good way for you to practice conjuring up a little restraint.

centerchannel68 · Mar 27, 2007, 12:18 AM

I'm offended.

PS: MacNN doesn't owe you anything either, but you do owe me something: You've said the same crap 50,000 times to me. I've told you where to put it. It's annoying. You've been reported for trolling. Good luck.

OreoCookie · Mar 27, 2007, 06:05 AM

Lateralus pretty much nails it. Some people, it seems, initially wanted to provoke Rob by pushing his buttons and then complaining to us (via report abuse or pm) how bad he is. Rob doesn't have to `prove' anything to any of you members. He has received a few infractions for his behavior as did some other members who were baiting him.

subego · Mar 27, 2007, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by OreoCookie

Rob doesn't have to `prove' anything to any of you members.

I think this is a good thing, but the somewhat... ah, inconsistent way things have been carried out in the past WRT him not being banned until acting-up (and then getting immediately hatcheted for "ban-evasion") has confused the issue as to whether he is officially a member in good standing.

This may have been cleared up somewhere else, but I'll be honest that the fact he was officially welcomed back into the fold was news to me.

BlueSky · Mar 27, 2007, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

I'm offended.

PS: MacNN doesn't owe you anything either, but you do owe me something: You've said the same crap 50,000 times to me. I've told you where to put it. It's annoying. You've been reported for trolling. Good luck.

Aren't you doing the same thing you're complaining about with this thread?

Anyway, I vote the Lounge be called Captain Wilbur's Palace of Potato Chips & Earthly Delights. Or if that's too long, just Asshat for short. (Is that word making a comeback? I love that word.)

Dakar² · Mar 27, 2007, 11:41 AM

MacNN BarcaLounge

subego · Mar 27, 2007, 12:13 PM

I swear, I thought you meant it like Barack O'Lounge.

This right here is his Porkgate.

residentEvil · Mar 27, 2007, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by BlueSky

Aren't you doing the same thing you're complaining about with this thread?

Anyway, I vote the Lounge be called Captain Wilbur's Palace of Potato Chips & Earthly Delights. Or if that's too long, just Asshat for short. (Is that word making a comeback? I love that word.)

asshat never left; it is in my daily rotation.

centerchannel68 · Mar 27, 2007, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

asshat never left; it is in my daily rotation.

Ditto. I am trying to bring back 'rad' though.

residentEvil · Mar 27, 2007, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Ditto. I am trying to bring back 'rad' though.

wasn't big on that. now the joey lawrence "woah!". i still pull that out from time to time.

Peter · Mar 27, 2007, 02:51 PM

dugg.

besson3c · Mar 27, 2007, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin Moon

How is everyone today?

Not bad, you?

seanc · Mar 27, 2007, 05:10 PM

I vote:

Mud Slinging Room
The Asylum (insane asylum)
The Escapees Hideout (for all of you nut jobs who escaped from the previous name)

brassplayersrock² · Mar 27, 2007, 05:45 PM

The Zoo

Alex

imitchellg5 · Mar 28, 2007, 01:39 PM

How about: Rob vs SUVs

Gossamer · Mar 28, 2007, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

How about: Rob vs SUVs

Rob vs. Everyone else

Dakar² · Mar 28, 2007, 02:09 PM

Alien vs Predator vs Rob

OreoCookie · Mar 28, 2007, 02:18 PM

I think this thread has gone on long enough, if all you do is throw insults at each other …