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August 15th, 2019 at 8:34:16 AM permalink
Quote: bobbartop

Look back at the coffee and the bread thread. It was a "new" member, just happened to join yesterday, apparently so he could comment about coffee and bread, and that's all he posted. Don't you smell a rat? lol



No, I didn’t open that thread so I didn’t know who created it.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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August 15th, 2019 at 8:46:20 AM permalink
Quote: MDawg

Wiz, I believe you made the right decision, for this situation, given the players involved.



Thank you.
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August 15th, 2019 at 8:51:32 AM permalink
Quote: MaxPen

It's not like you don't have a second chance. What's stopping you from something like that? Makes a whole lot more sense than the mass of confusion that currently exists. As long as the appointed moderators are capable of being with limited bias that sounds like a formula for success.



I think it's too late now here. Everybody is used to the way things are already policed. Maybe I'll adopt those rules at DT, but I doubt anybody will notice the change.
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August 15th, 2019 at 9:10:53 AM permalink
Quote: bobbartop

I was under the impression that some wise guy joined the Forum today and posted those bread and coffee posts as a joke/prank.

Yeah, I thought so too but I chalked it up to a humorous part of a period of transition. After all, it was never about Trump the tempest was about the zillions of Trump posts.

So now we hit the re-set button and i'd like to say thank you to all the unsung heroes in this: The Moderators.
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August 15th, 2019 at 9:29:07 AM permalink
doesnt 2+2 work on a point system? If you do or say something stupid they give you points. If you have too many points then you are out for a little while. Cant come with with the correct word but it takes the guess work out of how long the suspension is. If the policy is 5 points is 3 days then you get 3 days. Once you hit 10 points it is 7 days, etc.
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August 15th, 2019 at 9:40:30 AM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff

So now we hit the re-set button and i'd like to say thank you to all the unsung heroes in this: The Moderators.



You're welcome. Nice to get a compliment for every 100 complaints.
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August 15th, 2019 at 10:30:28 AM permalink
Quote: Wizard

You're welcome. Nice to get a compliment for every 100 complaints.

One more compliment here.
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August 15th, 2019 at 10:31:50 AM permalink
Quote: UCivan

One more compliment here.


+1
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August 15th, 2019 at 10:40:03 AM permalink
A whole day with no AMS posts...WIz, it's working :-), just look at that content change in the recent thread line up!!
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August 15th, 2019 at 10:46:50 AM permalink
Quote: Paradigm

A whole day with no AMS posts...WIz, it's working :-), just look at that content change in the recent thread line up!!



For those who miss him, he is active at DT.
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August 15th, 2019 at 11:48:51 AM permalink
I am glad that you appeared to listen to some of our suggestions. Then op was banning all non vegas/gambling. Now it appears that just controversy is banned. I am happy for those improvements
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August 15th, 2019 at 11:56:31 AM permalink
Quote: GWAE

I am glad that you appeared to listen to some of our suggestions. Then op was banning all non vegas/gambling. Now it appears that just controversy is banned. I am happy for those improvements



I thought the ethics of AP was controversial. At least according to people like Paigowdan, and others.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:10:22 PM permalink
Quote: Paradigm

A whole day with no AMS posts...WIz, it's working :-), just look at that content change in the recent thread line up!!



Nothing interesting to talk about here. Not even any good new gambling threads. Sorry I don't care about what anyone here eats.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:19:19 PM permalink
Quote: ams288

Nothing interesting to talk about here. Not even any good new gambling threads. Sorry I don't care about what anyone here eats.



So you come into the forum today , and post, to let everyone know there’s nothing interesting to talk about.

A better approach would be to only post when you feel there is something interesting.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:20:05 PM permalink
Quote: michael99000

They should just take it to DT.

The best place for a discussion no one wants to read, is a forum that nobody else views.

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August 15th, 2019 at 12:23:03 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

I DONT WANNA GO TO DT!!! *STOMPS FEET



I may have to do some kind of game with prizes to promote interest.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:32:21 PM permalink
Quote: michael99000

So you come into the forum today , and post, to let everyone know there’s nothing interesting to talk about.

A better approach would be to only post when you feel there is something interesting.



I posted in response to someone saying I hadn’t posted. Had he not said that, it is likely I wouldn’t have posted today.

Had you not responded to that post, it is likely I wouldn’t have posted twice today.

It’s a vicious cycle.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:47:26 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

I may have to do some kind of game with prizes to promote interest.

Bribery will get you everywhere!! Open that wallet wide, its going to take a lot.

Can we have a Name That Sock contest?

Of course, you know it will be like an AP convention. Everyone will come over, fill up the forum, rape your promo, piss off your regulars and exit faster than they arrived, once its over.


I really dont want yet another forum to wast time on. I like a one place fits all. I really have no clue why you can't just make a rule. Some subjects might be too controversial so we reserve the right to delete or lock any and all threads we deem as such. Anyone caught trying to make multiple controversial threads will lose their new thread making privileges and be put on probation. If you don't know what's considered inappropriate please ask a moderator prior to your post.


P.S. last time tried to log on to DT my password didnt match, I have no clue what email I used for that site. Any suggestions?
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:47:42 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

I may have to do some kind of game with prizes to promote interest.



Double points on Tuesdays
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:51:25 PM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff


and i'd like to say thank you to all the unsung heroes in this: The Moderators.




likewise
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:51:51 PM permalink
Request proof that anyone was forced to read a thread they didn’t want to read. Other than the title.
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August 15th, 2019 at 12:55:33 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

Of course, you know it will be like an AP convention. Everyone will come over, fill up the forum, rape your promo, piss off your regulars and exit faster than they arrived, once its over.



You're probably right. When did you cross over to the dark side?

Quote:

P.S. last time tried to log on to DT my password didnt match, I have no clue what email I used for that site. Any suggestions?



Click "reset your password."
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August 15th, 2019 at 1:15:48 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

P.S. last time tried to log on to DT my password didnt match, I have no clue what email I used for that site. Any suggestions?

Have you tried creating a sock account? I hear that works pretty well over there! ;P
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August 15th, 2019 at 8:55:21 PM permalink
Quote: GWAE

doesnt 2+2 work on a point system? If you do or say something stupid they give you points. If you have too many points then you are out for a little while. Cant come with with the correct word but it takes the guess work out of how long the suspension is. If the policy is 5 points is 3 days then you get 3 days. Once you hit 10 points it is 7 days, etc.



The forum I mod at is on a point system too. The vast majority of violations we give are political. People just love to slide in a political joke here and there, even though it's against the rules.
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August 15th, 2019 at 10:06:04 PM permalink
Do we have to ride the bus over to DT?
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August 22nd, 2019 at 3:34:58 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

After some discussion, site ownership and management have decided to make a new rule forbidding non-gambling and non-Vegas topics, especially those concerning politics, religion, and sexuality. This is not necessarily permanent. We will reevaluate after the dust has a chance to settle.



I totally understand and respect this rule change.

Funny, though, because our current US President has a background in casino gambling, and I was actually going to post something about his casinos on this site, but I'm happy to do it over at diversity tomorrow.
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August 23rd, 2019 at 7:39:02 AM permalink
Quote: reno

I totally understand and respect this rule change.

Funny, though, because our current US President has a background in casino gambling, and I was actually going to post something about his casinos on this site, but I'm happy to do it over at diversity tomorrow.



I am guessing that you could post specific information about Trump casinos without specifically mentioning the owner or any politics.

Something along the line of "Trump Taj Mahal used to offer a 3/2 blackjack game that paid a 2:1 bonus on suited blackjacks".
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August 26th, 2019 at 3:28:23 PM permalink
THANK GOD. I'm glad this forum is being cleaned up.
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August 31st, 2019 at 2:16:41 PM permalink
I haven't read all 33 pages of this thread so I don't know if this was already covered -- but are we still allowed to make prop bets regarding politics and elections? I have a few active ones with forum members but I can think of a few more I'd like to make.
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August 31st, 2019 at 2:28:30 PM permalink
Quote: TigerWu

I haven't read all 33 pages of this thread so I don't know if this was already covered -- but are we still allowed to make prop bets regarding politics and elections? I have a few active ones with forum members but I can think of a few more I'd like to make.



I think things have shifted more towards procuring day old bagels and donuts. Currently the hippest new trend is soliciting funds from other members without the need for wagering. Every step forward is progress and progress is essential.🤓
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August 31st, 2019 at 3:00:45 PM permalink
Quote: TigerWu

I haven't read all 33 pages of this thread so I don't know if this was already covered -- but are we still allowed to make prop bets regarding politics and elections? I have a few active ones with forum members but I can think of a few more I'd like to make.



I’ll go ahead and actually answer your question. My understanding is that sort of thing is permitted if in the context of betting or gambling without making any politically-charged arguments or talking about political opinions beyond the wager itself.
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August 31st, 2019 at 6:25:57 PM permalink
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September 1st, 2019 at 5:19:20 AM permalink
Quote: TigerWu

I haven't read all 33 pages of this thread so I don't know if this was already covered -- but are we still allowed to make prop bets regarding politics and elections? I have a few active ones with forum members but I can think of a few more I'd like to make.



Yes, you can. As long as you don't make it political.... Just the betting part is allowed.
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April 16th, 2020 at 2:04:50 PM permalink
Quote: MaxPen

I think things have shifted more towards procuring day old bagels and donuts. Currently the hippest new trend is soliciting funds from other members without the need for wagering. Every step forward is progress and progress is essential.🤓

I never seen this post until now. There's not much forward progress going on nowadays.
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April 16th, 2020 at 2:20:13 PM permalink
Quote: ams288

Dumb rule. Say goodbye to most of the traffic this forum gets.


Oh, you probably mean "Say goodbye to the Dumb's traffic!"
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April 16th, 2020 at 7:14:16 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

I never seen this post until now. There's not much forward progress going on nowadays.


I like it, I like it a lot. A comment from EB would be the icing on the cake.
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