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Title: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Minister Polarius on October 18, 2009, 02:45:08 AM
Colin got banned. Wut? Think about how much fewer lulz will be had now!

 >:( :'(
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Master KChief on October 18, 2009, 04:07:13 AM
wow, i havent heard of the ban hammer since...brian cooper. i wonder why he got banned?
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: CactusRob on October 18, 2009, 07:29:16 AM
I banned Colin.  I don't want it assumed that someone else banned him.  The reason I banned him was due to many complaints by many people over a long time.  We tried warnings and short term breaks.  These failed.  It's my fault for allowing it to go on as long as it did.  The sad thing is that a few bad apples on the boards have chased away good people who have become too frustrated.

Rob
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: adamfincher on October 18, 2009, 09:09:55 AM
Wow.. he finally got banned... i was wondering when it happened. sure he did say some funny things, but he was also an arguement machine.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: The Warrior on October 18, 2009, 09:43:22 AM
Colin got banned. Wut? Think about how much fewer lulz will be had now!

 >:( :'(
what if he made a new account and acted like someone else? lolz ( +1 )
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: New Raven BR on October 18, 2009, 09:46:37 AM
i never thought this day would come
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: BubbleBoy on October 18, 2009, 09:47:26 AM
I can't say that I am happy or sad really. I guess it'll be a relief not to have him arguing and insulting people all the time.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: The Warrior on October 18, 2009, 09:50:46 AM
i never thought this day would come
  :'(
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: JDS on October 18, 2009, 01:17:56 PM
Why ban Colin when New Jerusalem and Haman's Plot cause far more trouble.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Red Dragon Thorn on October 18, 2009, 01:19:30 PM
Why ban Colin when New Jerusalem and Haman's Plot cause far more trouble.
Nominated for post of the week. Good job mate.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on October 18, 2009, 02:00:13 PM
Maybe I"m missing something, but his account is still here....

http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=profile;u=934 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=profile;u=934)
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Master KChief on October 18, 2009, 03:08:00 PM
Why ban Colin when New Jerusalem and Haman's Plot cause far more trouble.

you win the internets.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: metalpsalm on October 18, 2009, 03:55:12 PM
Why ban Colin when New Jerusalem and Haman's Plot cause far more trouble.
These cards create interesting game play and discussions. Colin created long posts full of "look how educated I am".
Plus, I can't tear him in half.  Just sayin'.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Prof Underwood on October 18, 2009, 04:07:21 PM
I respect Rob's decision and believe that it was the best one for the forum as a whole.

On a personal note, I'll miss Colin and some of our discussions.  I just wish that we could have had them in person, and not in front of all the impressionable minds here.  I hope that Colin will learn from this experience and that someday we will spend eternity in Heaven together.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on October 18, 2009, 04:09:27 PM
I respect Schaef's decision and believe that it was the best one for the forum as a whole.

On a personal note, I'll miss Colin and some of our discussions.  I just wish that we could have had them in person, and not in front of all the impressionable minds here.  I hope that Colin will learn from this experience and that someday we will spend eternity in Heaven together.

Actually, Rob banned Colin, not Schaef.



I banned Colin.  I don't want it assumed that someone else banned him.  The reason I banned him was due to many complaints by many people over a long time.  We tried warnings and short term breaks.  These failed.  It's my fault for allowing it to go on as long as it did.  The sad thing is that a few bad apples on the boards have chased away good people who have become too frustrated.

Rob
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Prof Underwood on October 18, 2009, 04:12:36 PM
Actually, Rob banned Colin, not Schaef.
Thanks for the correction :)
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: xCaLeBx on October 18, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
Why ban Colin when New Jerusalem and Haman's Plot cause far more trouble.

you win the internets.
:'( we want him bach
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: The Warrior on October 18, 2009, 06:25:44 PM
Why ban Colin when New Jerusalem and Haman's Plot cause far more trouble.

you win the internets.
:'( we want him bach
:'( +1
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: YourMathTeacher on October 18, 2009, 06:26:52 PM
Rob already stated that Colin was given plenty of opportunities to make the changes necessary to remain "on board," but he chose not to do what was required.

You reap what you sow.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Rawrlolsauce! on October 18, 2009, 06:59:56 PM
I think we should ban all the administrators and moderators for one week just to see what it would be like.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Master KChief on October 18, 2009, 07:08:17 PM
so we couldnt post for one week. life goes on?
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on October 18, 2009, 10:17:52 PM
I think we should ban all the administrators and moderators for one week just to see what it would be like.

Pokebattles. I choose you, Magikarp! Splash!
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Rawrlolsauce! on October 18, 2009, 10:21:11 PM
I think we should ban all the administrators and moderators for one week just to see what it would be like.

Pokebattles. I choose you, Magikarp! Splash!
Teh admins wouldn't be able to stop me from haxing! My Afro-Poke will know self destruct!
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: New Raven BR on October 18, 2009, 11:05:31 PM
I think we should ban all the administrators and moderators for one week just to see what it would be like.

Pokebattles. I choose you, Mudkip!
i heard you like mudkips
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: TimMierz on October 18, 2009, 11:46:35 PM
I think we should ban all the administrators and moderators for one week just to see what it would be like.

Pokebattles. I choose you, Magikarp! Splash!

From what I remember, at least one moderator approved of such behavior.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: lightningninja on October 19, 2009, 12:07:51 AM
Hm... I'll miss his interesting posts... but like Rob said, he had his chance. But if he got banned ONLY for debating... I'm done for guys.  ;D
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: metalpsalm on October 19, 2009, 07:32:16 AM
Hm... I'll miss his interesting posts... but like Rob said, he had his chance. But if he got banned ONLY for debating... I'm done for guys.  ;D
Having strong opinions and debating them vigorously? We're all in trouble!
Actually, I find myself in a situation where I can't even talk about my two favorite thing, politics and religion, without making my life at work exceedingly unpleasent. I appreciate having a place to do that freely. God bless America  (and Rob) !
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: TheMarti on October 19, 2009, 08:56:22 AM
Hm... I'll miss his interesting posts... but like Rob said, he had his chance. But if he got banned ONLY for debating... I'm done for guys.  ;D
Having strong opinions and debating them vigorously? We're all in trouble!
Actually, I find myself in a situation where I can't even talk about my two favorite thing, politics and religion, without making my life at work exceedingly unpleasent. I appreciate having a place to do that freely. God bless America  (and Rob) !

Please continue to do so freely. Just be respectful over there...that's all I ask. :)

~Marti
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on October 19, 2009, 10:00:15 AM
I'll miss him. he added a bit of spice to the same old debates.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: YourMathTeacher on October 19, 2009, 03:42:37 PM
From what I remember, at least one moderator approved of such behavior.

I don't think any moderator in his/her right mind would approve of using Magikarp.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Master KChief on October 19, 2009, 03:58:31 PM
i approve of using magikarp. splash ftw.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: YourMathTeacher on October 19, 2009, 04:08:34 PM
i approve of using magikarp. splash ftw.

DUDE!!! You're  a moderator!! I didn't know that. Congratulations!  ;D
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on October 19, 2009, 04:31:58 PM
He is a mod in the Video Games area I believe.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Ben Wilk on October 19, 2009, 04:39:51 PM
I think we should ban all the administrators and moderators for one week just to see what it would be like.

Pokebattles. I choose you, Magikarp! Splash!
Teh admins wouldn't be able to stop me from haxing! My Afro-Poke will know self destruct!
I think that we all spend to much time on the boards. I think every buddy needs to be ban for a week.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: YourMathTeacher on October 19, 2009, 05:19:47 PM
He is a mod in the Video Games area I believe.

That's what I had just discovered. That was the first place I looked.  ;D
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: TimMierz on October 19, 2009, 06:27:33 PM
At least someone goes to the Video Games forum. Poor Prof Underwood...
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: YourMathTeacher on October 19, 2009, 06:40:27 PM
At least someone goes to the Video Games forum. Poor Prof Underwood...

But the Prof gets TWO responsibilities: Game Play Variations and Official Tournaments!  :o
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on October 19, 2009, 06:43:28 PM
At least someone goes to the Video Games forum. Poor Prof Underwood...

What about me? Most I've done with my powerzzzzzz of DOOM is sticky threads.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: RTSmaniac on October 19, 2009, 08:14:57 PM
 :(
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: TimMierz on October 19, 2009, 08:16:31 PM
You've got far more sticky threads in your forum than I've got in mine, one of them is "don't make these cards, people will make fun of you," and another I didn't sticky at all.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on October 19, 2009, 08:17:35 PM
Maybe I"m missing something, but his account is still here....

http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=profile;u=934 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=profile;u=934)

How is he banned?
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on October 19, 2009, 08:31:02 PM
ban =/= deleted account. I think is probably (A) that account is locked, and (B) that IP address is blocked.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Ben Wilk on October 19, 2009, 08:42:07 PM
ban =/= deleted account. I think is probably (A) that account is locked, and (B) that IP address is blocked.
Or both
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on October 19, 2009, 08:48:34 PM
I put an "and" between them for a reason. ;)
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Master KChief on October 19, 2009, 09:22:11 PM
hes probably just blocked from posting.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Minister Polarius on October 19, 2009, 10:00:23 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Prof Underwood on October 20, 2009, 11:28:37 AM
Poor Prof Underwood...
But the Prof gets TWO responsibilities: Game Play Variations and Official Tournaments!  :o
Yeah, trying to keep the flaming out of my two parts of the forum is an all encompassing task.  You ought to see all the tense arguments that get started about whether to play type 12R or Juggernaut.  Oops I forgot...
nobody looks at gameplay variations.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: New Raven BR on October 20, 2009, 01:30:41 PM
WHO LOOKS AT CARD PLAY VARIATIONS?!!?!?!!!  :laugh: :rollin::rollin:
sorry rr i couldn't help myself  ;)
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on October 20, 2009, 03:56:06 PM
Poor Prof Underwood...
But the Prof gets TWO responsibilities: Game Play Variations and Official Tournaments!  :o
Yeah, trying to keep the flaming out of my two parts of the forum is an all encompassing task.  You ought to see all the tense arguments that get started about whether to play type 12R or Juggernaut.  Oops I forgot...
nobody looks at gameplay variations.
hahahaha, and that post is from early may, but it's still on the first page. only the twelfth topic on there. and still awesome as ever. I think I'm gonna play Under the Bed this Saturday...
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: The Warrior on October 20, 2009, 05:54:32 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
Cool! :D
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on October 20, 2009, 09:59:38 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on October 20, 2009, 10:02:01 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.

or we could just stop complaining and respect the decision of Rob.  If you want to keep arguing/debating with him, be friends with him on Facebook.  I'm sure he would still chat there.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Ironica on October 20, 2009, 10:28:56 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.

or we could just stop complaining and respect the decision of Rob.  If you want to keep arguing/debating with him, be friends with him on Facebook.  I'm sure he would still chat there.

+1
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: metalpsalm on October 21, 2009, 05:48:05 AM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.

or we could just stop complaining and respect the decision of Rob.  If you want to keep arguing/debating with him, be friends with him on Facebook.  I'm sure he would still chat there.
Tru dat.
Mr Rob isn't some power hungry maniac. If he banned some one, I'm sure he didn't want to, but felt he had to.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on October 21, 2009, 10:11:25 AM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.

or we could just stop complaining and respect the decision of Rob.  If you want to keep arguing/debating with him, be friends with him on Facebook.  I'm sure he would still chat there.
I'm not complaining. I just think it's sad that he's gone. I say give him another chance.
also, most of the time I'm not in the debate, I just enjoy reading them.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Arch Angel on October 21, 2009, 10:32:16 AM
I say give him another chance.
I would agree with this except that Colin's been given multiple chances multiple times, as has already been stated in this thread. Sometimes people don't want to (or care to) change.
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: Ben Wilk on October 21, 2009, 12:54:24 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.

or we could just stop complaining and respect the decision of Rob.  If you want to keep arguing/debating with him, be friends with him on Facebook.  I'm sure he would still chat there.
I'm not complaining. I just think it's sad that he's gone. I say give him another chance.
also, most of the time I'm not in the debate, I just enjoy reading them.
Lol same here. Except i have not been on the board long enough to know who he is.LOL
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: The Warrior on October 21, 2009, 05:22:04 PM
His IP isn't blocked. He can read your letters of support, so keep posting! Viva la vida!
we could start a petition for his unblockage.

or we could just stop complaining and respect the decision of Rob.  If you want to keep arguing/debating with him, be friends with him on Facebook.  I'm sure he would still chat there.
I'm not complaining. I just think it's sad that he's gone. I say give him another chance.
also, most of the time I'm not in the debate, I just enjoy reading them.
+1
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: JSB23 on October 21, 2009, 05:34:57 PM
Hm... I'll miss his interesting posts... but like Rob said, he had his chance. But if he got banned ONLY for debating... I'm done for guys.  ;D
Having strong opinions and debating them vigorously? We're all in trouble!
Actually, I find myself in a situation where I can't even talk about my two favorite thing, politics and religion, without making my life at work exceedingly unpleasent. I appreciate having a place to do that freely. God bless America  (and Rob) !
Unless your a liberal then you get 10 year olds calling your ideas satanic
Title: Re: Ban Hammer!?
Post by: The Schaef on October 21, 2009, 06:13:16 PM
enough
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