April 12, 2005 at 2:29 pm
I don’t want to start any slanging match or protest here but just express a feeling since the original thread is closed.
I don’t know which incident led the moderators to this decision , therefore I will not make any comment on this ban and respect it.
However Sandy is one of the most valuable contributor on this forum and I want to express my warmest support.
I don’t think that Sandy had an as insulting behavior than the one I experienced on the GD and the authors of those insult are still around.
Anyway just a feeling, ( no hard feelings) and don’t get me wrong I just want to express my support to a good member.
By: Ren Frew - 13th April 2005 at 00:05
The complainants are very quiet on this thread – thankfully! I hope you were not the victim of a conspiracy by some rather bored and sad forum members.
Perhaps they’ve simply gone off to post elsewhere ? :confused:
Maybe the complainers should speak up, but as pointed out it’s up to the mods to deal with those complaints.
Personally I see this as a storm in a teacup, it’s only a potential two week ban not a life sentence?
Do you expect the mods to do nothing and throw the complaints out? Yes Sandy makes some very excellent contributions to this forum, but as he has been told by me and the new mods, he is often accused of arrogance and a disrespectful or should I say ‘dissing’ approach to other members opinions, particularly when the words Airbus and Boeing appear in the same sentence.
I respect and disagree with Sandy’s opinions in equal measure. Unfortunately the forum isn’t just about one or another member’s opinions, it’s supposed to be about everyone’s?
It’s an aviation discussion, the mod’s are there to deal with the situations when things get personal, catty and egotistical. They really shouldn’t have to deal with that kind of crap.
Unfortunately as I found out, the job can be nothing more than being a mediator between certain types who choose to conduct a personal war of words with each other… “Please can you have word with so and so, I don’t like him?” Or the same plea from the other protaganist embroiled in the same argument.
Don’t forget you voted for these guys to mod your forum, so at least have some respect for their actions. Perhaps instead of a two week ban, certain people could be made to mod the forum for two weeks and see how good a job they make of it ? 😮
Sandy is a big lad and he’ll come back if he wants to. 😎
By: Ren Frew - 13th April 2005 at 00:05
The complainants are very quiet on this thread – thankfully! I hope you were not the victim of a conspiracy by some rather bored and sad forum members.
Perhaps they’ve simply gone off to post elsewhere ? :confused:
Maybe the complainers should speak up, but as pointed out it’s up to the mods to deal with those complaints.
Personally I see this as a storm in a teacup, it’s only a potential two week ban not a life sentence?
Do you expect the mods to do nothing and throw the complaints out? Yes Sandy makes some very excellent contributions to this forum, but as he has been told by me and the new mods, he is often accused of arrogance and a disrespectful or should I say ‘dissing’ approach to other members opinions, particularly when the words Airbus and Boeing appear in the same sentence.
I respect and disagree with Sandy’s opinions in equal measure. Unfortunately the forum isn’t just about one or another member’s opinions, it’s supposed to be about everyone’s?
It’s an aviation discussion, the mod’s are there to deal with the situations when things get personal, catty and egotistical. They really shouldn’t have to deal with that kind of crap.
Unfortunately as I found out, the job can be nothing more than being a mediator between certain types who choose to conduct a personal war of words with each other… “Please can you have word with so and so, I don’t like him?” Or the same plea from the other protaganist embroiled in the same argument.
Don’t forget you voted for these guys to mod your forum, so at least have some respect for their actions. Perhaps instead of a two week ban, certain people could be made to mod the forum for two weeks and see how good a job they make of it ? 😮
Sandy is a big lad and he’ll come back if he wants to. 😎
By: Duesseldwarf - 12th April 2005 at 23:48
Sandy
If you see this, then know I feel for you. In my opinion, you’ve been treated badly and the majority of the relative posts here agree. Greekdude mentions several very valid points, especially the ones about the template thread and other members having a slightly thicker skin. I cannot believe people have been complaining in their droves about you – I understand that you may clash with other members opinions – and they with yours – but where exactly did these complaints come from when most people on here seem to be offering support? The complainants are very quiet on this thread – thankfully! I hope you were not the victim of a conspiracy by some rather bored and sad forum members.
If you come back, it’ll be good to read your posts and see your liveries again.
By: Duesseldwarf - 12th April 2005 at 23:48
Sandy
If you see this, then know I feel for you. In my opinion, you’ve been treated badly and the majority of the relative posts here agree. Greekdude mentions several very valid points, especially the ones about the template thread and other members having a slightly thicker skin. I cannot believe people have been complaining in their droves about you – I understand that you may clash with other members opinions – and they with yours – but where exactly did these complaints come from when most people on here seem to be offering support? The complainants are very quiet on this thread – thankfully! I hope you were not the victim of a conspiracy by some rather bored and sad forum members.
If you come back, it’ll be good to read your posts and see your liveries again.
By: LGKR - 12th April 2005 at 22:53
with him all of the way! although not particuarly a regualar poster i do visit daily, bmuseds input is in my opinion invaluable to the forum…
LGKR
By: LGKR - 12th April 2005 at 22:53
with him all of the way! although not particuarly a regualar poster i do visit daily, bmuseds input is in my opinion invaluable to the forum…
LGKR
By: Flex 35 - 12th April 2005 at 22:32
Well up there mate you said this.
Considering how much time and effort he has put into this forum?
Flex 35
By: Flex 35 - 12th April 2005 at 22:32
Well up there mate you said this.
Considering how much time and effort he has put into this forum?
Flex 35
By: greekdude1 - 12th April 2005 at 22:27
There is a world out there, maybe he will reflect on this as to not spend every hour in the forum.
Was the issue with Sandy ever, “he spends too much time in the forum?” I certainly hope not!
By: greekdude1 - 12th April 2005 at 22:27
There is a world out there, maybe he will reflect on this as to not spend every hour in the forum.
Was the issue with Sandy ever, “he spends too much time in the forum?” I certainly hope not!
By: Flex 35 - 12th April 2005 at 22:23
There is a world out there, maybe he will reflect on this as to not spend every hour in the forum. This is only a forum at the end of the day, much more to life! :p
Flex 35
By: Flex 35 - 12th April 2005 at 22:23
There is a world out there, maybe he will reflect on this as to not spend every hour in the forum. This is only a forum at the end of the day, much more to life! :p
Flex 35
By: concordesst - 12th April 2005 at 22:11
I agree with greekdudes first post on this page, i think sandy would be very p***ed of right now, and i dont think anyone would resent bmussed if he chose not to return, his time and effort should be rewarded, not sanctioned.
By: concordesst - 12th April 2005 at 22:11
I agree with greekdudes first post on this page, i think sandy would be very p***ed of right now, and i dont think anyone would resent bmussed if he chose not to return, his time and effort should be rewarded, not sanctioned.
By: TRIDENT MAN - 12th April 2005 at 20:11
Sandy for Prime Minister!! 😀
By: TRIDENT MAN - 12th April 2005 at 20:11
Sandy for Prime Minister!! 😀
By: EGFF - 12th April 2005 at 20:10
[QUOTE=Grey Area]Best left alone
Couldnt agree more, no point crying over spilt milk. The moderators have a responsibility to keep a forum fair and unbiased and if people have received warnings and if more warnings are received about them, they should accept whatever happends to them.
Good work Grey Area and keep up the good work
By: EGFF - 12th April 2005 at 20:10
[QUOTE=Grey Area]Best left alone
Couldnt agree more, no point crying over spilt milk. The moderators have a responsibility to keep a forum fair and unbiased and if people have received warnings and if more warnings are received about them, they should accept whatever happends to them.
Good work Grey Area and keep up the good work
By: greekdude1 - 12th April 2005 at 20:04
Best left alone, mate.
Mainly because one of those two is now a reformed and very well-respected member of the Forum under a different name. 🙂
Indeed. I was just going to post that and you beat me to it. It’s ancient history, and we don’t even need to go there.
By: greekdude1 - 12th April 2005 at 20:04
Best left alone, mate.
Mainly because one of those two is now a reformed and very well-respected member of the Forum under a different name. 🙂
Indeed. I was just going to post that and you beat me to it. It’s ancient history, and we don’t even need to go there.