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January 27th, 2024 at 10:02:50 AM permalink
Quote: MDawg

Don't try to twist it, I stated that I gave you the opportunity to withdraw your claim and you called that a lie too.
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Now that is another lie.

My post was quite and fully that it was a lie that I wanted to participate in the challenge.

Furthermore you misquoted me above by only posting the first line of my quote.

Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:06:13 AM permalink
Evidence of incomplete and therefore misleading misquote.



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January 27th, 2024 at 10:07:31 AM permalink
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Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.
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So now you are insulting me implying that "all" lawyers are despicable.

But you defended yourself in this Coach's Challenge case (and lost), so you acted as a lawyer yourself here.
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:12:07 AM permalink
Quote: MDawg

Quote: darkoz


Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.
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So now you are insulting me implying that "all" lawyers are despicable.

But you defended yourself in this Coach's Challenge case (and lost), so you acted as a lawyer yourself here.
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Lol, everyone knows all lawyers are despicable.

That's an insult to lawyers.

I have dealt with enough to know (although there was one who I can say was a straight shooter on my billing)
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:12:30 AM permalink
Vince Lombardi used to talk about addition by subtraction. It seems like this forum is attempting subtraction by addition.
What else can be done to piss off longtime members?
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:15:17 AM permalink
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Vince Lombardi used to talk about addition by subtraction. It seems like this forum is attempting subtraction by addition.
What else can be done to piss off longtime members?
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Totally agree!

Forum rules ignored by mods, altered by mods to suit whims, challenges enforced (I certainly didn't sign up for coach challenges) that then get ruled on by mentioning things NOT mentioned in the challenge.

This forum has devolved into a show that hits the fan.
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:19:44 AM permalink
Well, I vote 100,000 to 1 BBB stays over Nathan, if the question is being asked. Voting no count as one, mine 100k.
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:20:07 AM permalink
If BBB wants to leave, if D.Oz wants to leave, no one is forcing them.

As to D.Oz,

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I recommend that you get past the fact that you lost and move on.
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:23:08 AM permalink
Quote: MDawg

If BBB wants to leave, if D.Oz wants to leave, they may leave, no one is forcing them.

As to D.Oz,

Quote: Wizard

I recommend that you get past the fact that you won and were incorrectly judged and move on.
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I fixed that for the wizard :)
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:24:09 AM permalink
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If BBB wants to leave, if D.Oz wants to leave, no one is forcing them.



Just to coach challenges
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:25:16 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz


Quote: Wizard

I recommend that you get past the fact that you won and were incorrectly judged and move on.
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I fixed that for the wizard :)
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So now you're just asking to be suspended.

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January 27th, 2024 at 10:26:39 AM permalink
Quote: MDawg

Quote: darkoz


Quote: Wizard

I recommend that you get past the fact that you won and were incorrectly judged and move on.
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I fixed that for the wizard :)
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So now you're just asking to be suspended.


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Don't have to ask.

The Wizard does what he wants
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:36:02 AM permalink
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January 27th, 2024 at 10:39:08 AM permalink
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Criswell is a fraud anyway
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January 27th, 2024 at 11:19:03 AM permalink
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Let's leave it up to BBB to decide if a one time exception should be made. She bore the brunt of her antics and the nukeable offense if I recall correctly.
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Yes, I did bear the brunt. Several very abusive posts, including calling me a c### (and many other things) for the first and only time in my life, and being treated very badly by Gordon and a couple others for enforcing rules I didn't make. That whole interaction was most of the reason I left, along withe caretaking my suffering and dying mom. (I'm guessing maybe Gordon as a newer admin might have a little better appreciation with how hard it is to be fair, kind, and honest...now.)

And now I find nathan has been reinstated. I haven't participated much since returning, but that is the straw that breaks my camel's back. She has no right to return, and there is zero reason to believe she won't just be the same problem she has been, including FIFTY or so socks since her nuking, which has lost us dozens of more deserving members for a single instance. What's the point of having admins or rules if it's not going to be equally run?

Best wishes to the rest of you. Play hard, play smart, and goodbye.
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Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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Holy WTF reinstate Nathan without talking with BBB???
Also, after Nathan created at least one sock.

Wiz, please post your thinking here here
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January 27th, 2024 at 12:54:03 PM permalink
Quote: darkoz

Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.



Quote: darkoz

everyone knows all lawyers are despicable.[



Hey, we're not ALL despicable.

Some of us are only heinous, and a few only mildly reprehensible.

We're an odd bunch: "Lawyers do it in their briefs."
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January 27th, 2024 at 1:19:32 PM permalink
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Quote: unJon

Quote: beachbumbabs

Quote: rsactuary

Let's leave it up to BBB to decide if a one time exception should be made. She bore the brunt of her antics and the nukeable offense if I recall correctly.
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Yes, I did bear the brunt. Several very abusive posts, including calling me a c### (and many other things) for the first and only time in my life, and being treated very badly by Gordon and a couple others for enforcing rules I didn't make. That whole interaction was most of the reason I left, along withe caretaking my suffering and dying mom. (I'm guessing maybe Gordon as a newer admin might have a little better appreciation with how hard it is to be fair, kind, and honest...now.)

And now I find nathan has been reinstated. I haven't participated much since returning, but that is the straw that breaks my camel's back. She has no right to return, and there is zero reason to believe she won't just be the same problem she has been, including FIFTY or so socks since her nuking, which has lost us dozens of more deserving members for a single instance. What's the point of having admins or rules if it's not going to be equally run?

Best wishes to the rest of you. Play hard, play smart, and goodbye.
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Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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Holy WTF reinstate Nathan without talking with BBB???
Also, after Nathan created at least one sock.

Wiz, please post your thinking here here
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Yes that is the implication.

Quote: beachbumbabs


And now I find nathan has been reinstated.
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("now I find") certainly implies that she knew nothing about this, and came to find out.

Quote: beachbumbabs

I haven't participated much since returning, but that is the straw that breaks my camel's back. She has no right to return
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Quote: beachbumbabs

What's the point of having admins or rules if it's not going to be equally run?
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The implication is clear that BBB was not consulted in advance and was or is against Nathan's return.

Is this actually what happened?

I do know that it is common and public knowledge that Wizard rarely reverses his mods, and has consulted with his mods on forum wide matters.
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January 27th, 2024 at 1:24:59 PM permalink
Quote: MDawg

Quote: 100xOdds

Quote: unJon

Quote: beachbumbabs

Quote: rsactuary

Let's leave it up to BBB to decide if a one time exception should be made. She bore the brunt of her antics and the nukeable offense if I recall correctly.
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Yes, I did bear the brunt. Several very abusive posts, including calling me a c### (and many other things) for the first and only time in my life, and being treated very badly by Gordon and a couple others for enforcing rules I didn't make. That whole interaction was most of the reason I left, along withe caretaking my suffering and dying mom. (I'm guessing maybe Gordon as a newer admin might have a little better appreciation with how hard it is to be fair, kind, and honest...now.)

And now I find nathan has been reinstated. I haven't participated much since returning, but that is the straw that breaks my camel's back. She has no right to return, and there is zero reason to believe she won't just be the same problem she has been, including FIFTY or so socks since her nuking, which has lost us dozens of more deserving members for a single instance. What's the point of having admins or rules if it's not going to be equally run?

Best wishes to the rest of you. Play hard, play smart, and goodbye.
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Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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Holy WTF reinstate Nathan without talking with BBB???
Also, after Nathan created at least one sock.

Wiz, please post your thinking here here
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Yes that is the implication.

Quote: beachbumbabs


And now I find nathan has been reinstated.
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("now I find") certainly implies that she knew nothing about this, and came to find out.

Quote: beachbumbabs

I haven't participated much since returning, but that is the straw that breaks my camel's back. She has no right to return
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Quote: beachbumbabs

What's the point of having admins or rules if it's not going to be equally run?
link to original post


The implication is clear that BBB was not consulted in advance and was or is against Nathan's return.

Is this actually what happened?

I do know that it is common and public knowledge that Wizard rarely reverses his mods, and has consulted with his mods on forum wide matters.
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To the best of my knowledge, Babs' report is accurate.
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January 27th, 2024 at 1:29:45 PM permalink
So then, it comes down to this:

Did the Wiz throw BBB under the bus in his zeal to reinstate Nathan?

Did her forum inactivity imply that her input was not necessary before he made his very questionable decision?

*good topics for a poll*
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January 27th, 2024 at 2:03:40 PM permalink
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Quote: darkoz

Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.



Quote: darkoz

everyone knows all lawyers are despicable.[



Hey, we're not ALL despicable.

Some of us are only heinous, and a few only mildly reprehensible.

We're an odd bunch: "Lawyers do it in their briefs."
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I know.

It's the way they "tell the truth"

My own attorney one day showed up for court and requested the judge give her an extension because she had a technical issue with her computer. It would not turn on.

Afterwards I asked her about having her laptop fixed and she said there was nothing wrong with it. She had left it at home.

She said it wouldn't turn on because she left it at home so technically she hadn't lied under oath.

Those types of "true lies" are what makes lawyers appear despicable.

Like all professions I am sure the members all have different degrees of egregiousness
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January 27th, 2024 at 3:37:28 PM permalink
I periodically butt heads with DarkOz. But for this ‘gambling related forum’, he is certainly one of the most valuable posters.

BBB has been gone a while, but has CLEARLY mentioned the family issues that kept her away. She had just started returning and posting and then the worst rule breaker, by far, in WoV history was reinstated. The rule breaker who mislead another member in a real physical meetup. Who defamed BBB when she was a more active moderator. Who lied REPEATEDLY about all her various sock puppets…

If we allow Nathan, who has a prolonged history of making up stories under literally dozens of socks, to come add nothing but junk here, while losing DO and BBB, it’s just sad.

I mean, she’s been back a second and posted the BS about betting $50 a spin on slots. As usual, when no one believed her because it was patently ridiculous, she weakly tried to backtrack.

Rant over.
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January 27th, 2024 at 4:19:55 PM permalink
The demise of D.Oz has nothing to do with BBB or Nathan. He's getting suspended because he called my post a lie,

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Quote: Ace2

Most of it is probably a lie
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Personal insult. Three-day suspension.

To clarify the rules, you may say you don't believe anything stated, but you can't call it a lie (or probably a lie). It's even worse to call the poster a liar.

If you don't believe a claim is try, explain why. Just dropping an L-bomb is not allowed.
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implied that I was "despicable,"

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Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.
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and misquoted the Wizard.

Quote: darkoz



Quote: Wizard

I recommend that you get past the fact that you won and were incorrectly judged and move on.
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Quote: darkoz


I fixed that for the wizard :)
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You missed all that?

And it all stems from that it still sticks in his craw that he lost the Coach's Challenge and seems incapable of moving on.



Let's just see if he even keeps to his word and leaves the forum permanently after he is suspended. That's what all this stems from he still apparently holds a resentment against me and Wizard.


As far as BBB, if Wizard never consulted with her before reinstating Nathan, then she might have a legitimate beef. If that's not the way it happened, then what?
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January 27th, 2024 at 4:21:45 PM permalink
I did show up to the Casino when I was supposed to meet WON, it was just that I decided to give him a "cute surprise," to see me as a WOMAN and not a man. He did see me, but because he was expecting a MAN, he bailed. I the same day apologized for trying to give a "Cute surprise," and not even PMing WOV that I was a WOMAN and not a MAN. This led to a 2 year war between WON and I, one that FINALLY ended when WON met me in 2019. I REALLY shouldn't have tried to make that "cute surprise,", which I once again acknowledged I shouldn't have pulled the very same day.
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January 27th, 2024 at 4:27:06 PM permalink
WON has been nuked, apparently bilked more than a few people from these forums, and keeps trying to come back to this and other forums under sock puppet guise. He was apparently trying to set me up too, and clearly wanted more than just verifying my baccarat play when he was the initial backer of the MDawg Challenge (which became, the DarkOz Challenge - Thanks! for the $2000.)
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January 27th, 2024 at 6:03:20 PM permalink
Quote: MrV

So then, it comes down to this:

Did the Wiz throw BBB under the bus in his zeal to reinstate Nathan?

Did her forum inactivity imply that her input was not necessary before he made his very questionable decision?

*good topics for a poll*
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It's Wizard's benevolent dictatorship. Consultation with others is never really necessary.

I don't believe anyone was deliberately "thrown under the bus". Such would seem to imply malicious intent, which I have seen no indications of.
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January 27th, 2024 at 6:13:11 PM permalink
Quote: MDawg

The demise of D.Oz has nothing to do with BBB or Nathan. He's getting suspended because he called my post a lie,

Quote: Wizard

Quote: Ace2

Most of it is probably a lie
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Personal insult. Three-day suspension.

To clarify the rules, you may say you don't believe anything stated, but you can't call it a lie (or probably a lie). It's even worse to call the poster a liar.

If you don't believe a claim is try, explain why. Just dropping an L-bomb is not allowed.
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implied that I was "despicable,"

Quote: darkoz


Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.
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and misquoted the Wizard.

Quote: darkoz



Quote: Wizard

I recommend that you get past the fact that you won and were incorrectly judged and move on.
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Quote: darkoz


I fixed that for the wizard :)
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You missed all that?

And it all stems from that it still sticks in his craw that he lost the Coach's Challenge and seems incapable of moving on.



Let's just see if he even keeps to his word and leaves the forum permanently after he is suspended. That's what all this stems from he still apparently holds a resentment against me and Wizard.


As far as BBB, if Wizard never consulted with her before reinstating Nathan, then she might have a legitimate beef. If that's not the way it happened, then what?
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I can call it a lie because it directly concerned me. Your statement that I insisted on the challenge is so false there is nothing left but to call it what it is. A complete fabrication. There is enough documentary evidence to prove that
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January 27th, 2024 at 6:15:03 PM permalink
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Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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I did. I told her I was considering letting Karen back and requested her thoughts on it. She said I could do what I want.
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January 27th, 2024 at 6:22:34 PM permalink
Quote: Dieter

Quote: MrV

So then, it comes down to this:

Did the Wiz throw BBB under the bus in his zeal to reinstate Nathan?

Did her forum inactivity imply that her input was not necessary before he made his very questionable decision?

*good topics for a poll*
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It's Wizard's benevolent dictatorship. Consultation with others is never really necessary.

I don't believe anyone was deliberately "thrown under the bus". Such would seem to imply malicious intent, which I have seen no indications of.
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Agree here. No way Mike was thinking about BBB when he reinstated the queen of socks. He just has a soft spot in his heart for her.

My feelings on whether Nathan should be allowed back are clear. That being said, it IS the Wiz’s house, and I’ll interact with her when she posts something interesting.
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January 27th, 2024 at 6:26:15 PM permalink
I actually have enjoyed interacting with Nathan on "that other forum" and personally have no animus toward her.

As a retired lawyer my concern was about "the rules."

She's back, a fait accompli: so be it.
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January 27th, 2024 at 6:41:06 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Quote: unJon

Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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I did. I told her I was considering letting Karen back and requested her thoughts on it. She said I could do what I want.
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Quote: MDawg

As far as BBB, if Wizard never consulted with her before reinstating Nathan, then she might have a legitimate beef. If that's not the way it happened, then what?
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Doesn't this mean then that BBB deliberately misled the forum as to what transpired? What is to be gained by implying that you were never consulted and were against it all along, when in fact you were consulted in advance, and were noncommittal.


Quote: MDawg

Quote: 100xOdds

Quote: unJon


Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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Holy WTF reinstate Nathan without talking with BBB???
Also, after Nathan created at least one sock.

Wiz, please post your thinking here here
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Yes that is the implication.

Quote: beachbumbabs


And now I find nathan has been reinstated.
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("now I find") certainly implies that she knew nothing about this, and came to find out.

Quote: beachbumbabs

I haven't participated much since returning, but that is the straw that breaks my camel's back. She has no right to return
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Quote: beachbumbabs

What's the point of having admins or rules if it's not going to be equally run?
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The implication is clear that BBB was not consulted in advance and was or is against Nathan's return.

Is this actually what happened?
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January 27th, 2024 at 7:16:23 PM permalink
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Doesn't this mean then that BBB deliberately misled the forum as to what transpired? What is to be gained by implying that you were never consulted and were against it all along, when in fact you were consulted in advance, and were noncommittal.



You would have to ask BBB those questions. We seem to both want to go on our separate ways. I wish her well and thank her for her years of service.
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January 28th, 2024 at 1:09:29 AM permalink
And now I see BillRyan is suspended. Not in the suspension list, so I'm guessing that it was Wizard taking exception to this... Not so much for the mildest of expletives, but for questioning Mike's authority.

Am I right?

https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/info/rules/36338-discussion-iii-about-the-suspension-list/49/#post916290
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January 28th, 2024 at 2:27:05 AM permalink
Quote: OnceDear

And now I see BillRyan is suspended. Not in the suspension list, so I'm guessing that it was Wizard taking exception to this... Not so much for the mildest of expletives, but for questioning Mike's authority.

Am I right?

https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/info/rules/36338-discussion-iii-about-the-suspension-list/49/#post916290
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Possibly but more likely it was personal insult to MDawg. A quite direct one. Made yesterday.

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January 28th, 2024 at 3:29:58 AM permalink
Did he get an answer?
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January 28th, 2024 at 4:24:23 AM permalink
Anyone remember the newsgroups where "flame" wars went on endlessly with quotes within quotes going on near endlessly? Not a lot has changed, except the appearance.

I'm not complaining, Just observing.

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January 28th, 2024 at 4:45:05 AM permalink
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Like all despicable lawyers you are the one who twists everything.
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Personal insult. Three days. You are also officially warned that the repeated complaints about the "coach's challenge" suspension are trolling. Get past it.
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January 28th, 2024 at 4:46:56 AM permalink
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Any particular reason you are being such a dick?
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Three days.
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January 28th, 2024 at 6:36:45 AM permalink
Quote: rxwine

Anyone remember the newsgroups where "flame" wars went on endlessly with quotes within quotes going on near endlessly? Not a lot has changed, except the appearance.

I'm not complaining, Just observing.

Carry on.

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Sure do. So much of what we have now came out of Usenet yet few even know what it was.
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January 28th, 2024 at 6:39:36 AM permalink
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Any particular reason you are being such a dick?
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Three days.
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What on earth got into half this place this morning?
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January 28th, 2024 at 7:38:30 AM permalink
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Quote: Wizard

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Any particular reason you are being such a dick?
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Three days.
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What on earth got into half this place this morning?
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Well said. There is a certain life skill: knowing when to keep quiet (or "shut up.") Not everyone has learned this skill. Sometimes waters run deep and I decided pretty quickly that the best way I could honor this good-bye message from BBB would be with my respectful silence.
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January 28th, 2024 at 8:18:33 AM permalink
If she had posted something closer to the truth - that she was consulted in advance, and was noncommittal (deferred to the Wizard) - would have obviated most of this drama.

What would have happened to anyone else who had posted something like that, that did not quite ring true to what transpired?
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January 29th, 2024 at 7:58:44 AM permalink
Wow, it's been a bloodbath here the last few days with all the suspensions.
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January 29th, 2024 at 8:31:04 AM permalink
Quote: MDawg

If she had posted something closer to the truth - that she was consulted in advance, and was noncommittal (deferred to the Wizard) - would have obviated most of this drama.

What would have happened to anyone else who had posted something like that, that did not quite ring true to what transpired?
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January 29th, 2024 at 8:52:50 AM permalink
Quote: AZDuffman

Quote: MDawg

If she had posted something closer to the truth - that she was consulted in advance, and was noncommittal (deferred to the Wizard) - would have obviated most of this drama.

What would have happened to anyone else who had posted something like that, that did not quite ring true to what transpired?
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It’s only drama to those making this their life. It’s a forum. People come people go.
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I really don't understand the apparent implication that someone who has already announced they are leaving (BBB) should be banned. BBB is the one who is making this, 'Drama'? She said she was leaving and she left.

Also, given that she has roughly twenty posts in the last three years, I think that there's no question that BBB has not been making this forum her life.
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January 29th, 2024 at 9:32:02 AM permalink
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Quote: AZDuffman

Quote: MDawg

If she had posted something closer to the truth - that she was consulted in advance, and was noncommittal (deferred to the Wizard) - would have obviated most of this drama.

What would have happened to anyone else who had posted something like that, that did not quite ring true to what transpired?
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It’s only drama to those making this their life. It’s a forum. People come people go.
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I really don't understand the apparent implication that someone who has already announced they are leaving (BBB) should be banned. BBB is the one who is making this, 'Drama'? She said she was leaving and she left.

Also, given that she has roughly twenty posts in the last three years, I think that there's no question that BBB has not been making this forum her life.
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Did anyone say she should be banned? Clearly she either officially or de facto resigned her commission. But she is not in red
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January 29th, 2024 at 10:44:58 AM permalink
Quote: AZDuffman

Quote: Mission146

Quote: AZDuffman

Quote: MDawg

If she had posted something closer to the truth - that she was consulted in advance, and was noncommittal (deferred to the Wizard) - would have obviated most of this drama.

What would have happened to anyone else who had posted something like that, that did not quite ring true to what transpired?
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It’s only drama to those making this their life. It’s a forum. People come people go.
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I really don't understand the apparent implication that someone who has already announced they are leaving (BBB) should be banned. BBB is the one who is making this, 'Drama'? She said she was leaving and she left.

Also, given that she has roughly twenty posts in the last three years, I think that there's no question that BBB has not been making this forum her life.
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Did anyone say she should be banned? Clearly she either officially or de facto resigned her commission. But she is not in red
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You seem to have trouble with the word, ‘Implied.’ I was responding to both of your posts; asking what would have happened (quoted above) to ‘anyone else’ who posted ‘something like that, that did not ring true to what transpired’ implies, at least to my interpretation, that BBB should be banned as it implies someone else would be.

Anyway, I don’t see any compelling reason to ban someone who has already announced her departure.

I also don’t know why anyone should pile on BBB; it sounds to me as though she had a tough few years. As Wizard himself basically said, he kind of missed BBB’s cue on that one; anytime a woman says, “Do what you want,” it should be interpreted as, “Absolutely DO NOT do the thing you’re suggesting you’re about to do.”
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January 29th, 2024 at 12:44:24 PM permalink
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Ugh this sucks. I guess I had assumed the Wizard had discussed it with you.
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I did. I told her I was considering letting Karen back and requested her thoughts on it. She said I could do what I want.
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I was of mixed thoughts about whether to respond to this, but heard it had been posted. I'm not willing to leave on an untruth. Mike did not communicate with me in any way he was going to, or considering going to, or any permutation of nathan returning as a subject of anything.

The best I can figure is he might be referencing something now out of context and out of memory from 6-7 years ago, among the couple hundred hours of work adminning her accounts.

I don't think it's a rule violation to say a PM didn't happen, as opposed to quoting one. Mike will have to look to himself as to why he would put a boot in my backside and say this.

If we HAD discussed it in private, I would never have posted my opinion on the matter, because once an admin decision is made, the admins should present a united front. But Mike might also have not done the reinstatement if he knew what I thought. Idk. I'm no longer green, and have heard nothing from him, so I guess we're done here.
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January 29th, 2024 at 2:35:55 PM permalink
Damn. BBB. That's a revelation. It seems that at best Mike has misunderstood a chain of communication between you. At worst he has fabricated one and commented on it.
I find either option incredible, but I can't see the option that's in between.

I invite Mike to elaborate as a courtesy to you. Please authorise him to reveal whatever private comms are salient.

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January 29th, 2024 at 2:58:07 PM permalink
Quote: Mission146

As Wizard himself basically said, he kind of missed BBB’s cue on that one; anytime a woman says, “Do what you want,” it should be interpreted as, “Absolutely DO NOT do the thing you’re suggesting you’re about to do.”
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Nah come on, they're not married. She works for him! If she wanted to voice unequivocally what she wanted to say when asked about how she felt about Nathan reinstatement, she could have.

The existence of a “Do what you want” PM from BBB to Wizard regarding Nathan reinstatement would settle this matter.
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January 29th, 2024 at 2:58:59 PM permalink
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I invite Mike to elaborate as a courtesy to you. Please authorise him to reveal whatever private comms are salient.
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That is fair. I checked 125 pages of old messages in my private message in box as well as other methods of communication I have with BBB. Unfortunately for me, I did not find the message in question. My best explanation is that I deleted it.

However, I have been accused of false quoting, which I take seriously. That said, without any evidence to back up my claim, I would like to add the qualifier "as I recall" to my claim. I believe this happened very confidently, but I also know that people can remember things incorrectly, especially that happened over a year ago.

If BBB wishes to press charges for false quoting, despite my rewording, I will serve time for the statement. I also apologize for making a claim, which I still maintain, that I can't back up.
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