Post by curbsideprophet on Dec 4, 2014 20:08:04 GMT -5
I would sooner have someone around with a name I know than be banned and come back as someone else. Sometimes it is obvious right away, but not always.
I'm shocked so many are offended by y4m 's groupthink comment. You don't have to have disdain for something to recognize its negative characteristics. And it's been a groupthink dynamic since....2007? Not completely, but to an extent. It can be fun, actually, when you're in the majority, and sometimes also fun as a dissenting voice. But it's real, and it's at its worst when an individual is singled out.
Most of Lys's posts that I've seen lately have been totally benign. Plus, at least back in the days when I was mod, there was a preference to not ban, and to avoid censoring except in clear violations (e.g., posting another's personal info, spam, etc.)
So, I don't see the poll, but I vote no. Also, I love you all.
I'm shocked so many are offended by y4m 's groupthink comment. You don't have to have disdain for something to recognize its negative characteristics. And it's been a groupthink dynamic since....2007? Not completely, but to an extent. It can be fun, actually, when you're in the majority, and sometimes also fun as a dissenting voice. But it's real, and it's at its worst when an individual is singled out.
Most of Lys's posts that I've seen lately have been totally benign. Plus, at least back in the days when I was mod, there was a preference to not ban, and to avoid censoring except in clear violations (e.g., posting another's personal info, spam, etc.)
So, I don't see the poll, but I vote no. Also, I love you all.
The comment implied the only reason she was being offered up for banning was her unpopular opinions. Which A- is untrue and B-fucking insulting.
y4m has never hid her disdain for this board. But to suggest anyone here only wants to ban lys b/c she's a conservative is complete bullshit. And FTR I don't think she should be banned despite the fact that she is a troll on this board. But I strongly object to y4m's characterization of the reason this happened.
As far as how to treat lys going forward, if you cannot/will not ignore/block her, I like Reeve's suggestion of making a joke out of her remarks b/c they ARE a joke. She is a punchline. Bring back pi. Try to one-up her. Whatever. She is not worth getting worked up over. She is not worth all these threads today.