I've been removed from the forum suggestions board for "abuse"

jct us101 · 06-27-2011, 10:53 AM

I guess that means that my opinions are only valid unless the moderators don't like to have anyone tell them when they've gone too far.

I expect to be banned after this thread, of course, as it is most likely whiny and the moderation of this forum will not tolerate something of this nature, as we have seen recently.

Oh well.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-27-2011, 11:01 AM

Interesting. I'm curious to know what specific "abuse(s)" you are accused of.

Chris

jct us101 · 06-27-2011, 11:02 AM

This is what the PM said.

Quote:

Originally posted by Moderation Team:
Insulting site administration is not in your best interest if you want continued access.
Insulting Adam and challenging his ethics will get you a vacation really fast.

shooz · 06-27-2011, 11:11 AM

Just take it to the P&R thread........

magkelly · 06-27-2011, 11:14 AM

The moderators are not here for you to take shots at. They have a tough job and honestly you're only making it harder. I honestly don't know what started all this, why you feel so put out, but they do have a right to tell you to stop. So stop, or leave. Your call, but it would be a shame to see you go. You've been here for quite a while. Clearly you liked something about this forum or you wouldn't still be here, right?

jct us101 · 06-27-2011, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

The moderators are not here for you to take shots at. They have a tough job and honestly you're only making it harder. I honestly don't know what started all this, why you feel so put out, but they do have a right to tell you to stop. So stop, or leave. Your call, but it would be a shame to see you go. You've been here for quite a while. Clearly you liked something about this forum or you wouldn't still be here, right?

That's a cop-out. The moderators are getting away with things that they shouldn't be able to and the excuse of their job being "hard" isn't a good one. If it's too hard or stressful for them, then they can quit. It's a volunteer job, and I know a lot of people who would love to do it and do a great job at it if these guys don't want to anymore.

Adam · 06-27-2011, 11:20 AM

Wait a minute- since when can moderators ban users from an entire forum? Only I can do that!!

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)

PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

normhead · 06-27-2011, 11:27 AM

I was thrown off a board once, when I challenged the one of the moderators because what he was advocating was illegal. Short of something like that, I'm not sure I can think of an issue worth getting tossed for. People say I shouldn't post on some canoe boards because I'm technically an outfitter and guide... My comment is "so what.. because I'm competent enough and qualified enough to charge for my services..that makes my opinion suspect?"... people need to get real. Just because people run a website doesn't mean they have to agree with everything you think. If this website was totally paid for by some business and they ran adds on every page.. it would still be a great website. Or as Henny Youngman put it "My mother in law can live with us as long as she wants... why not? it's her house."

Nass · 06-27-2011, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

The moderators are getting away with things that they shouldn't be able to

*cough* as I am a moderator, I'm included in this claim. Would you be so kind as to explain please exactly what I am getting away with that I shouldn't be able to?

Parallax · 06-27-2011, 11:47 AM

Let's set the record straight. His claim that he was tossed form the suggestions board is false. The stats show that he has lost access to one individual thread.
We have a policy about not publicly discussing negative actions taken by moderators against forum members, but since he made this public he apparently wanted it known.

shooz · 06-27-2011, 11:53 AM

What are you guys getting away with now?
Secretly being Canikons?
Hiding millions of $$$$ in shell corporations in the Caimans?

Can I get in on it?

Parallax · 06-27-2011, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by shooz

Can I get in on it?

Only if you know the secret handshake.

Babbs · 06-27-2011, 12:01 PM

Kick him off the forum ADAM. After 3500 Comments and only having a rep of 32 means to me that he is all smoke.

shooz · 06-27-2011, 12:03 PM

I think that takes a special keyboard.
Been shakin' the crap out of mine and no luck.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-27-2011, 12:08 PM

I reread that thread and see no insult to the mods or Adam in any of jct_us101's posts.
Unless criticism and insult are synonymous here...

Chris

06-27-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I've been removed from the forum suggestions board for "abuse" I guess that means that my opinions are only valid unless the moderators don't like to have anyone tell them when they've gone too far. I expect to be banned after this thread, of course, as it is most likely whiny and the moderation of this forum will not tolerate something of this nature, as we have seen recently. Oh well.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Suggestion Abuse of the term "NIB" (New In Box)	A Modest Mouse	Site Suggestions and Help	2	01-01-2011 07:31 PM
News PentaxForums.com in the run for vBulletin "Board of the Month"	Adam	Site Suggestions and Help	4	10-08-2010 11:59 AM
The Pentax 645D persented at the "Forum de la HD" in Paris, France	ghelary	Pentax News and Rumors	5	06-02-2010 04:51 PM
News Category Prefixes added to "Post Your Photos" Forum!	Adam	Site Suggestions and Help	10	11-13-2009 12:50 PM
My IBM X61's monitor seems to "over smoothen" .... any suggestions?	m8o	Digital Processing, Software, and Printing	5	10-14-2009 08:03 AM

06-27-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Interesting. I'm curious to know what specific "abuse(s)" you are accused of. Chris

06-27-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	This is what the PM said. Quote: Originally posted by Moderation Team: Insulting site administration is not in your best interest if you want continued access. Insulting Adam and challenging his ethics will get you a vacation really fast.

06-27-2011, 11:11 AM	#4
shooz Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,491	Just take it to the P&R thread........

06-27-2011, 11:14 AM	#5
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	The moderators are not here for you to take shots at. They have a tough job and honestly you're only making it harder. I honestly don't know what started all this, why you feel so put out, but they do have a right to tell you to stop. So stop, or leave. Your call, but it would be a shame to see you go. You've been here for quite a while. Clearly you liked something about this forum or you wouldn't still be here, right?

06-27-2011, 11:18 AM	#6
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	Originally posted by magkelly The moderators are not here for you to take shots at. They have a tough job and honestly you're only making it harder. I honestly don't know what started all this, why you feel so put out, but they do have a right to tell you to stop. So stop, or leave. Your call, but it would be a shame to see you go. You've been here for quite a while. Clearly you liked something about this forum or you wouldn't still be here, right? That's a cop-out. The moderators are getting away with things that they shouldn't be able to and the excuse of their job being "hard" isn't a good one. If it's too hard or stressful for them, then they can quit. It's a volunteer job, and I know a lot of people who would love to do it and do a great job at it if these guys don't want to anymore.

06-27-2011, 11:20 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Wait a minute- since when can moderators ban users from an entire forum? Only I can do that!! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-27-2011, 11:27 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I was thrown off a board once, when I challenged the one of the moderators because what he was advocating was illegal. Short of something like that, I'm not sure I can think of an issue worth getting tossed for. People say I shouldn't post on some canoe boards because I'm technically an outfitter and guide... My comment is "so what.. because I'm competent enough and qualified enough to charge for my services..that makes my opinion suspect?"... people need to get real. Just because people run a website doesn't mean they have to agree with everything you think. If this website was totally paid for by some business and they ran adds on every page.. it would still be a great website. Or as Henny Youngman put it "My mother in law can live with us as long as she wants... why not? it's her house."

06-27-2011, 11:37 AM	#9
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Originally posted by jct us101 The moderators are getting away with things that they shouldn't be able to cough as I am a moderator, I'm included in this claim. Would you be so kind as to explain please exactly what I am getting away with that I shouldn't be able to?

06-27-2011, 11:47 AM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Let's set the record straight. His claim that he was tossed form the suggestions board is false. The stats show that he has lost access to one individual thread. We have a policy about not publicly discussing negative actions taken by moderators against forum members, but since he made this public he apparently wanted it known.

06-27-2011, 11:53 AM	#11
shooz Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,491	What are you guys getting away with now? Secretly being Canikons? Hiding millions of $$$$ in shell corporations in the Caimans? Can I get in on it?

06-27-2011, 12:00 PM	#12
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by shooz Can I get in on it? Only if you know the secret handshake.

06-27-2011, 12:01 PM	#13
Babbs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 47	Kick him off the forum ADAM. After 3500 Comments and only having a rep of 32 means to me that he is all smoke.

06-27-2011, 12:03 PM	#14
shooz Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,491	I think that takes a special keyboard. Been shakin' the crap out of mine and no luck.

06-27-2011, 12:08 PM	#15
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I reread that thread and see no insult to the mods or Adam in any of jct_us101's posts. Unless criticism and insult are synonymous here... Chris