Quote: EvenBobHe'll never come back and I don't blame
him. I respect him for all the medical
stuff he's been thru. My son in law had
a kidney transplant 2 years ago and Alan
was very helpful with good advice. Shame
on some of you people..
Some couldn't leave it alone at "I don't believe this could have happened", they had to use their medical degrees to make diagnosis of mental issues. I guess it is fun for them to chase people away; internet bullying is so much fun...
Quote: 100xOddsaceofspades 1/8/15 ? Whenever AlanMendelson chooses to return.
AlanMendelson 1/8/15 ? Indefinite resignation (previously permanent)
Ace is semi-permabanned??
WTF happened?!
Good catch. Thanks.
Copy/paste error. The easy way to update the list is to copy an old entry and amend it; otherwise you type endless code in between. Fixed.
Quote: RSHe says he saw "18 yo's in a row" after his surgery/transplants and is offended because he was called names. Alan also says he's never coming back here (ban reason should be changed accordingly, to permanent, not indefinite).
He requested by Email that it be changed to indefinite.
Quote: WizardHe requested by Email that it be changed to indefinite.
So now it's open season?
Quote: WizardHe requested by Email that it be changed to indefinite.
He has since said he will never be returning to WOV....sounds permanent, not indefinite, to me.
Quote: RSHe has since said he will never be returning to WOV....sounds permanent, not indefinite, to me.
I've heard that one before... :)
ZCore13
Quote: GWAESo now it's open season?
I don't get it. Do some of us get our jollies by saying bad stuff about people who have left after saying stuff bad enough to make them leave?
Quote: IbeatyouracesAny of you that don't like it, go join gambling forums dot com and cry and complain with Larry and Freddy.
Nah, I'm entitled to my opinion here.
Quote: RonCNah, I'm entitled to my opinion here.
You aren't "entitled" to anything here or in real life.
Quote: GWAESo now it's open season?
Nope. He still has insult protection as his status is like being on an indefinite vacation. I had the choice to reject his request to switch his status from permanent ban to indefinite but was a nice guy and allowed it. Any complaints about that should be directed at me.
Quote: IbeatyouracesYou aren't "entitled" to anything here or in real life.
Ba dum tss.
Quote: IbeatyouracesYou aren't "entitled" to anything here or in real life.
Whatever. Perhaps I am not "entitled" to my opinion here but there is absolutely no reason on earth for you to attempt to correct me over such a minor thing as "entitled" or "allowed" to have an opinion here...as in current management "allows" me to post my opinion here as long as I don't violate any of the rules of the forum.
I am, however, "entitled" to have my opinion in the United States because I was given the right to freely express it.
Quote: RonCWhatever. Perhaps I am not "entitled" to my opinion here but there is absolutely no reason on earth for you to attempt to correct me over such a minor thing as "entitled" or "allowed" to have an opinion here...as in current management "allows" me to post my opinion here as long as I don't violate any of the rules of the forum.
I am, however, "entitled" to have my opinion in the United States because I was given the right to freely express it.
Yikes!
Well, had you used "allowed" instead of "entitled" then I'd agree with you. But this is private property so you aren't "entitled."
I do agree that the supposed insults and whatnot are not necessary.
Quote: RonCI don't get it. Do some of us get our jollies by saying bad stuff about people who have left after saying stuff bad enough to make them leave?
It was more of just a bad joke. I don't think I ever attack anyone. At least not on purpose.
Quote: WizardNope. He still has insult protection as his status is like being on an indefinite vacation. I had the choice to reject his request to switch his status from permanent ban to indefinite but was a nice guy and allowed it. Any complaints about that should be directed at me.
no complaints, just wanted to make it clear for those that care to hurl insults.
Quote: GWAEIt was more of just a bad joke. I don't think I ever attack anyone. At least not on purpose.
I get it...but there are some here that do tend to attack harder than they would if they were face to face with a person.
Within the internet, a land ruled by kittens, baby sloths and the occasional llama, trolling is frowned upon. The trolls are everywhere, much like dandelions. Yes, they choke out the grass that you'd like to see flourish, but they also can be pretty if you look at them the right way. My grandmother would literally cook the leaves at the base of these weeds and encouraged them to grow with water.
If you wish to start an argument, you simply express your opinion and wait. A naysayer will soon arrive. Thus has it been, thus shall it ever be. No forum administrator would wish to monitor each post so closely that they are doing nothing else but censoring. That would take all the fun out.
Agree to disagree. We all have our filters and see the world a little differently (or perhaps a lot differently in some cases).
(well they do hold the actual evidence (or not) to many thing in their surveillance clips. It is too bad they couldn't blur out faces and sell you a clip for a small sum if you supply the time date and place.)
Quote: ukaserexYears ago, there was an MMO game called City of Heroes. Like most games, it had a forum. I assure you, from what I've seen - nobody is guilty of anything other than quick-witted banter.
Within the internet, a land ruled by kittens, baby sloths and the occasional llama, trolling is frowned upon. The trolls are everywhere, much like dandelions. Yes, they choke out the grass that you'd like to see flourish, but they also can be pretty if you look at them the right way. My grandmother would literally cook the leaves at the base of these weeds and encouraged them to grow with water.
If you wish to start an argument, you simply express your opinion and wait. A naysayer will soon arrive. Thus has it been, thus shall it ever be. No forum administrator would wish to monitor each post so closely that they are doing nothing else but censoring. That would take all the fun out.
Agree to disagree. We all have our filters and see the world a little differently (or perhaps a lot differently in some cases).
I don't think anyone wants a censor.
I agree to disagree with a few folks.
I just believe some people want to push it too far and bring in nastiness (like trying to play doctor).
I see 1BB 's last visit to the forums was today ( from his profile ).
I would like to say 'Happy New Year 1BB', and best wishes to all that have found themselves banned.
That is quite a list, comprised of all sorts, often duplicate sorts.
I truly wish the best for you and your's, whether it be your one name here, or all your many names here.
Best wishes. 2F
Quote: RonCI don't think anyone wants a censor.
I agree to disagree with a few folks.
I just believe some people want to push it too far and bring in nastiness (like trying to play doctor).
I say, let them. True, we don't need nastiness - but we have to realize that some people, despite their best intentions simply lack the knowledge to convey information in a way that shows the intonation and pitch of the printed message. Others are emotionally immature and just don't have the requisite skill sets to manage an appropriate response. Further, if you'll notice my signature - the same skill that gives that ability - if it's lacking, they will lack the awareness that it's lacking, and stumble forth. They are, well, ignorant of their ignorance, so they cannot address their shortcoming. They simply don't see it.
It's much like playing peek-a-boo with a baby. If they can't see your face, despite the fact your very face is inches from them, but covered with a towel - you're simply not there.
Quote: RonCI just believe some people want to push it too far and bring in nastiness (like trying to play doctor).
Let's not beat around the bush.
I mentioned the possible medical etiology (no, I am not a doctor) in the hope that I was correct.
I was, quite frankly, grasping at straws in an attempt to construct some sort of plausible explanation for his fixed belief that he actually saw eighteen yo's rolled in succession.
"Confusion" brought on by a possible medical issue might explain it.
Otherwise, what are the possibilities?
I see only three:
A) It never happened, and he knows it (prevarication);
B) He believes it happened, as part of some form of delusion or affected belief process;
C) He actually saw it as described, i.e., it really did happen.
I am not a mathematician, and defer to those here who are: they did the calculations, which show it is, in the real world, so very unlikely to roll eighteen yo's in a row as to be deemed impossible.
It was Alan who previously mentioned his renal issues: I was just trying to throw him a lifeline, not embarrass the guy.
He and I have argued for over a decade on a couple of boards in regard to a variety of subjects, always keeping it reasonably civil, and it is my intent when he returns to continue to engage him in a reasonably civil manner.
Heck, I'd suggest to my own mom (if she was still alive) that she couldn't be right on this, that it must be some other reason.
Even if I had to eventually suggest that she was temporarily delusional.
I'd make a concession if we were dealing with little kids who might believe in Santa. But there shouldn't be little kids here.
Or bring some proof and make us all eat crow. More power to you if you can do that.
Quote: MrVLet's not beat around the bush.
I mentioned the possible medical etiology (no, I am not a doctor) in the hope that I was correct.
I was, quite frankly, grasping at straws in an attempt to construct some sort of plausible explanation for his fixed belief that he actually saw eighteen yo's rolled in succession.
"Confusion" brought on by a possible medical issue might explain it.
Otherwise, what are the possibilities?
I see only three:
A) It never happened, and he knows it (prevarication);
B) He believes it happened, as part of some form of delusion or affected belief process;
C) He actually saw it as described, i.e., it really did happen.
I am not a mathematician, and defer to those here who are: they did the calculations, which show it is, in the real world, so very unlikely to roll eighteen yo's in a row as to be deemed impossible.
It was Alan who previously mentioned his renal issues: I was just trying to throw him a lifeline, not embarrass the guy.
He and I have argued for over a decade on a couple of boards in regard to a variety of subjects, always keeping it reasonably civil, and it is my intent when he returns to continue to engage him in a reasonably civil manner.
FWIW, the reason I didn't ban you over this is that I took (from the beginning) what you said as an honest (though apparently misguided) attempt to "throw him a lifeline". He chose to be insulted; I think he could better have laughed your remote diagnoses off as ridiculous (given that you aren't his - or any - type of doctor) in the poll and in the other mentions. The part I haven't understood from you was that you continued several posts in that vein after he'd made it clear both here and over there he WAS insulted. Sometimes it's better to just stop talking. Which I'm going to do as well about this, now.
Quite an elaborate post. Did I read this incorrectly or did you say, in print, that some posters (members here in good standing) should be dismissed because they do not live up to your, just your, level of expectations? Is that what I read? If that is true, it is a bit of a stretch. Of course you have the option of stating your opinions here, whether anyone agrees with you or not. When doing so, you might get some feedback that is unexpected.Quote: ukaserexI say, let them. True, we don't need nastiness - but we have to realize that some people, despite their best intentions simply lack the knowledge to convey information in a way that shows the intonation and pitch of the printed message. Others are emotionally immature and just don't have the requisite skill sets to manage an appropriate response. Further, if you'll notice my signature - the same skill that gives that ability - if it's lacking, they will lack the awareness that it's lacking, and stumble forth. They are, well, ignorant of their ignorance, so they cannot address their shortcoming. They simply don't see it.
It's much like playing peek-a-boo with a baby. If they can't see your face, despite the fact your very face is inches from them, but covered with a towel - you're simply not there.
Maybe everyone is just busy cleaning
out the casinos. The 'player' members
anyway. Or everyone is mostly playing
within the Forum rules? Heaven forbid!
Hi 1BB, your profile said you're here.
I hope you are well, happy, and smiling.
The Feathered One
Quote: WizardNow that I think about it, things have been pretty civil around here lately. Thanks to the vast majority of you for your good behavior.
Civil is boring.
Let's make fun of your kung fu wizard avatar with deadly iron fan in 1 hand and coffee cup in the other :)
Quote: 100xOddsCivil is boring.
Let's make fun of your kung fu wizard avatar with deadly iron fan in 1 hand and coffee cup in the other :)
LOL
Quote: chickenmanexcellent
Where has buzz been?
Quote: beachbumbabsIf you ask me, it is. I'm thrilled there's been no reason to keep this thread active.
Becareful there. Like being at the tables the moment you think the fun never ends and the winning never stops then.... BOOM!
Like in July to September in here. Very nice and peaceful. Absolutely euphoric. Calm like Hindu cows. Then next thing you know the Flood comes in for the infestation come October.
As always, ABR (Always Be Ready).
Quote: 100xOddsCivil is boring.
Let's make fun of your kung fu wizard avatar with deadly iron fan in 1 hand and coffee cup in the other :)
Actually, in one hand he holds a fanned deck of cards, in the other a calculator.
ZCore13
The domain in your signature isn't accessible ( http://www.domainswithvisitors.com ). I wasted a good 30 seconds waiting for it to load. That clearly merits a suspension.Quote: Zcore13I think most suspensions come from Bac system wackos and dice influence dreamer threads. With most of those people gone, it's quiet.
I finally figured that out when I saw a larger version on the WoO site. But, yeah, at first, i thought Avatar Wiz was wearing a giant ruby ring on his right hand and had a cocktail glass in the left! I realize now the "ruby" is actually the pip form the ace in the fanned deck.Quote: MrVActually, in one hand he holds a fanned deck of cards, in the other a calculator.
It would be great to be able to zoom in on the avatars here. Maybe show a larger version on the member's profile page?
Quote: teliotThe domain in your signature isn't accessible ( http://www.domainswithvisitors.com ). I wasted a good 30 seconds waiting for it to load. That clearly merits a suspension.
You actually clicked on it. LOL.
So how are you going to get your 30 seconds back?
Quote: Zcore13I think most suspensions come from Bac system wackos and dice influence dreamer threads. With most of those people gone, it's quiet.
ZCore13
Speaking of Bac System wackos, do any of you folks know about Bryan and his triggers? Ha ha.
By not responding to your post. (oops).Quote: DMSCRYou actually clicked on it. LOL.
So how are you going to get your 30 seconds back?
Gee, I wonder why?Quote: WizardNow that I think about it, things have been pretty civil around here lately.
Quote: Joeman
It would be great to be able to zoom in on the avatars here. Maybe show a larger version on the member's profile page?
That's a great idea!
Quote: teliotBy not responding to your post. (oops).
Now add another 10 seconds to the mix.
If this keeps up you are gonna have to start charging interest.
Quote: MrVActually, in one hand he holds a fanned deck of cards, in the other a calculator.
what part of making fun of the Wiz's avatar do you not understand? :)
besides, in the scrunched up little avatar icon, it really looks like a coffee cup to me
Quote: 100xOddswhat part of making fun of the Wiz's avatar do you not understand? :)
besides, in the scrunched up little avatar icon, it really looks like a coffee cup to me
I thought he was holding a calculator and pointing at people making fun of them for not knowing the maths.
It is more like a subtle way of making fun of folks who are not in the know.
I see the world thru a very different lens.
And yes, thru that lens, in the mirror, I'm naked and I'm beautiful....
My mirror is for rent, not for sale..;-)