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Personal pettiness.

I left the mod team.... voluntarily. I quit. My goodbye message at the time was public for all to see. The reasons for that I have kept private - so far. Normally that would have allowed me to retain the NS avatar as well as being labelled as a "Retired Mod". I got to keep the avatar. I never got the label.


Clearly I had some personal issues with some members of the team, and they were not going to be worked out. I therefore abandoned being part of the moderating team in favour of returning to what brought me here in the first place - playing the game.

Isn't it odd how the NS avatar just got stripped from my posts on the night when I questioned a ruling by one of the other Mods who was one of the ones that I had clashes with? (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=385862)

I gave nearly two years of my life to this game. I think I did a pretty good job. the players here seemed to agree given that I was voted the most popular Mod, the Queen of General, and the President of General.


The fact that some person (or people) need to stoop to such pettiness to remove such tiny little perks that have been afforded for sevices that I gave of my free time , asking nothing in return.

P.S. There is nothing in this post that violates any NS rules. Any further actions that may follow will only reinforce my opinion of the low tactics in play here.

Edited. OpSec Violation pointed out by Reppy. I edited it out. - Stephanie.

Well, you know we luv ya here, Ms. Stephi! Mwaaaaaah! :fluffle:

Oh, I'm sure it's all one big coinky-dink honey...



Nobody on the Mod team would ever let their personal feelings get in the way of the impartial application of the rules would they?

Oh, I'm sure it's all one big coinky-dink honey...



Nobody on the Mod team would ever let their personal feelings get in the way of the impartial application of the rules would they?
Gee, ya got a mop? Someone might slip on that dripping sarcasm. :p

Some things are just better left unsaid

Steph, as you know more than not we don't see eye to eye. But you have always been a decent sort overall. Sorry to hear of the backroom issues and I'm sure it has had it's emotional impact. Politics is always full of petty feifdoms and bloated egos. You know your worth, not just here at NS but in RL too. Chin up there lady and remember it's not only cream that rises to the top.

:fluffle:

Good for you Steph.

You have been nearly de-programed...

Welcome back to the world of SPAM!!!!

PS the list...

*sigh*

In before the lock...

You have been nearly de-programed...

Welcome back to the world of SPAM!!!!

PS the list...

Hehe, I don't have access to the "list" any more!

Hehe, I don't have access to the "list" any more!

Yes, but you SAW it...

you could remember portions of it..

*sigh*

In before the lock...

*sigh*

In before the lock...


*sigh*

In before the lock...


*sigh*

In before the lock...


*sigh*

In before the lock...


*sigh*

In before the lock...

Ohhh!!

Are you trying to get it locked? Spam.. erm performance art.. whatever..lol

No. Kanab was in some kind of weird loop..

Ohhh!!

Don't you dare smear my good name by spam-quoting my post. *Kicks Word Games in the balls* :p

Don't you dare smear my good name by spam-quoting my post. *Kicks Word Games in the balls* :p


someone needs a lolipop..

No. Kanab was in some kind of weird loop..

Ah, I see. Well no biggy.. I did quit. I suppose the logo doesn't mean that much. It's just how it happened. I question a mod action and BOOM, it's gone. Any Game Moderator could of done it. All they had to do was go into my forum account. I could of done it when I was a Game Mod.. so I might never know who did it. But I have some good ideas...

Personal pettiness.

The fact that some person (or people) need to stoop to such pettiness to remove such tiny little perks that have been afforded for sevices that I gave of my free time , asking nothing in return.


I honestly hope that this can be resolved, as IMHO you should be giving a "Retired" moderator status.

I'd say more, but I don't think it will help the situation ... other than I will add that I did click on the link. That is *all* I will say. :(

Ah, I see. Well no biggy.. I did quit. I suppose the logo doesn't mean that much. It's just how it happened. I question a mod action and BOOM, it's gone. Any Game Moderator could of done it. All they had to do was go into my forum account. I could of done it when I was a Game Mod.. so I might never know who did it. But I have some good ideas...

Welcome back! I hope there was no lasting effects from the programming.

Any idea who deted me?

Welcome back! I hope there was no lasting effects from the programming.

Any idea who deted me?

You have to remember I don't have mod powers any more.. who were you? lol

You have to remember I don't have mod powers any more.. who were you? lol

Ur6

It's Myrth, isn't it?

Oh noes!! You said the M word!!! *runs and hides*

It's Myrth, isn't it?

No, Myrth rules! He didn't do this. He is not even around.

It's Myrth, isn't it?


If I was to guess, that'd be the one..

Ur6

I'm thinking... I didn't delete you, but you could probably guess that. I suspect it would of been one of the mods who don't have a high opinion of us in General. Two names come to mind.. Hack.. or GMC.. but I can't swear by that. I just know they don't think much of us who actually want to live life instead of pretend it.. aka RP!

I was not even THAT bad.. I posted a flag on a dare.. Granted I might have deleted it in some inappropriate places..

Actually Steph, I do feel bed that people are being so petty. But look around here, there is somewhat of an excess of unreasoned anger and pettiness about things - from all sides. People should try and laugh more.

I was not even THAT bad.. I posted a flag on a dare.. Granted I might have deleted it in some inappropriate places..

I quit for a reason... ;)

I quit for a reason... ;)


I wanna send you a nickel, a nice shiney one.. :fluffle:

I'm thinking... I didn't delete you, but you could probably guess that. I suspect it would of been one of the mods who don't have a high opinion of us in General. Two names come to mind.. Hack.. or GMC.. but I can't swear by that. I just know they don't think much of us who actually want to live life instead of pretend it.. aka RP!

Well you really can't blame Hack for his abhorrence with the General Forum, he comes in here and finds a 30 page thread debating heatedly whether Bush's lizard ancestors tried to shoot at laser beam into the earth's core. Hell---- it would disgust anyone.

Actually Steph, I do feel bed that people are being so petty. But look around here, there is somewhat of an excess of unreasoned anger and pettiness about things - from all sides. People should try and laugh more.

Certainly can't argue with that.. but when I became a mod, it wasn't suppose to be that way between us.. (as in the mods) ... I should probably say no more on this subject. Or find myself deleted out of that same pettiness I spoke of earlier.

Well you really can't blame Hack for his abhorrence with the General Forum, he comes in here and finds a 30 page thread debating heatedly whether Bush's lizard ancestors tried to shoot at laser beam into the earth's core. Hell---- it would disgust anyone.

but word games were just plain FUN!

...pretend it.. aka RP!
Looking at the thread titles in general, I think a large part of this forum is pretend as well.

No, Myrth rules! He didn't do this. He is not even around.

I have to agree that this doesn't at all sound like Myrth. My impression is that Myrth wouldn't care at all about the icon or label. Besides, have you ever heard of Myrth toying with his prey? ;)

This post is not to be taken as an endorsement of the moderators. In fact, it is common knowledge that school children in Mikitivity are taught to mistrust and fear them all.

So...

WHile we're learning the inside secrets of the mods..

What do the mods REALLY think of me? :D

Well you really can't blame Hack for his abhorrence with the General Forum, he comes in here and finds a 30 page thread debating heatedly whether Bush's lizard ancestors tried to shoot at laser beam into the earth's core. Hell---- it would disgust anyone.

Haha, all vaild points. :)

But I've never really understood why people who simply RP looked down on us who actually wanted to debate real life, I mean should it of not been the other way around? Shouldn't us who live in the real world look down on the people who live in la la land? Well, not that any one should be looking down on any one.. but you get my point.

Looking at the thread titles in general, I think a large part of this forum is pretend as well.
Yes we might be crazy but its a good kinda crazy...I think? thats what the General forum WAS for...for people to go crazy...it was what gave it charm.

Certainly can't argue with that.. but when I became a mod, it wasn't suppose to be that way between us.. (as in the mods) ... I should probably say no more on this subject. Or find myself deleted out of that same pettiness I spoke of earlier.


*looks about* Better not say too much. Deting hurts, I know..

Damn overbearing mOds..

Y'know this thread reminds me of those Princess Diana interviews that supposedly tell all about the royal family. :D

Oh Steph, we need you in the MDSC...

Yes we might be crazy but its a good kinda crazy...I think? thats what the General forum WAS for...for people to go crazy...it was what gave it charm.

Charm. mOds could not keep up, could not fit in.. If I can't WIN I'll take my ball and go home..

So...

WHile we're learning the inside secrets of the mods..

What do the mods REALLY think of me? :D
Um ... that you're a lunatic goofball? :D

Charm. mOds could not keep up, could not fit in.. If I can't WIN I'll take my ball and go home..

Precisely...the real problems on NS started occuring when personalities started to clash, the beauty of forums such as these is that you can say just about anything to anyone without threat of someone punching in the face. People started to hear things they didn't like, they began to realize that not everyone had the same opinions has them...but they wanted to hurt them...they wanted to see the people they did not agree with...punished...but they didn't have the means...so that lead to the creation of the....

I'm wearing a black V-neck sweater vest over a short sleeved white dress shirt and a striped necktie.

I'm wearing a black V-neck sweater vest over a short sleeved white dress shirt and a striped necktie.
precisely.

:eek: I'm wearing a black V-neck sweater vest over a short sleeved white dress shirt and a striped necktie.

:eek: turn around, slowly..

I'm wearing a black V-neck sweater vest over a short sleeved white dress shirt and a striped necktie.
And a white plastic pocket protector with the name of an engineering firm on the flap, right? OMG! It's "Revenge of the Nerds Redoux!" LOL! :D

Steph, be careful you don't get caught in an OPSEC violation..

Steph, be careful you don't get caught in an OPSEC violation..

Nope.. If I were to violate OpSec I would have the decency to do it off-site. ;)

Steph...as you are probably aware, yours and Zep's political leanings and opinions drive me nuts. I don't RP, but enjoy debate so I stick to general. I abandoned posting on this forum when I didn't agree with a mod ruling on a thread that offended my Catholic sensitivities. But, this deserves to be addressed. It is blatantly obvious that some of the current mods are taking personal revenge on you. How can we participate in this forum if we cannot trust that we will be guided with fair unbiased moderation?

Note to mods...Steph EARNED her avatar. If you ever hope to have any degree of credibility you need to reinstate it immediately. Then you need to review your decisions and make sure you are ruling based on the rules and not your personal opinions...like Steph did.

Good luck Steph. You have my support!

Steph...as you are probably aware, yours and Zep's political leanings and opinions drive me nuts. I don't RP, but enjoy debate so I stick to general. I abandoned posting on this forum when I didn't agree with a mod ruling on a thread that offended my Catholic sensitivities. But, this deserves to be addressed. It is blatantly obvious that some of the current mods are taking personal revenge on you. How can we participate in this forum if we cannot trust that we will be guided with fair unbiased moderation?

Note to mods...Steph EARNED her avatar. If you ever hope to have any degree of credibility you need to reinstate it immediately. Then you need to review your decisions and make sure you are ruling based on the rules and not your personal opinions...like Steph did.

Good luck Steph. You have my support!hear, hear...
*applaudes Zooke and Steph*

Steph--

How are some of the ways that UN Multi's are caught?

Welcome back to the dark side Steph join us in our mindless dribble and repeating debates

Zooke, if it's any consolation - your political leanings drive us nuts too! But without opposing opinions there wouldn't be much debate would there?


One other thing that should be said - at least Steph was a Moderator who took a real interest in the General Board and did her utmost not to let her personal politics cross over into her moderating decisions. Most of the others are RPers who feel that those of us who indulge in real debate are somehow lessor players than the RPers.


To them, debate on real-world issues that might actually affect our lives is pointless. Pretending to be imaginary critters swinging their privates at each other in pretend wars is where it's at!


Go figure.

Zooke, if it's any consolation - your political leanings drive us nuts too! But without opposing opinions there wouldn't be much debate would there?
One other thing that should be said - at least Steph was a Moderator who took a real interest in the General Board and did her utmost not to let her personal politics cross over into her moderating decisions. Most of the others are RPers who feel that those of us who indulge in real debate are somehow lessor players than the RPers.
To them, debate on real-world issues that might actually affect our lives is pointless. Pretending to be imaginary critters swinging their privates at each other in pretend wars is where it's at!
Go figure.

Glad to know I've had you all slamming a few doors, too! :D Aside from differences due to geographical locations and cultures, I figure age variance has something to do with it, too. Sometimes us old folks just have to make ourselves heard.

As for the whole RP thing, I'm at a loss to explain it. If you enjoy playing in pretend scenarios, that's great! I enjoy logic games and puzzles and debate and use these to unwind. But, to confuse the importance of "pretend" over "real" is a wonder to me. As my country is so large and varied, we Americans have a tendancy to be ignorant of the views and their basis of other countries'. Conversely, by explaining the basis of opinions leading to some of the actions of the US, hopefully people from other nations can better understand the American psyche. If we didn't trade our opinions we would never grow and develop as thinking beings.

Glad to know I've had you all slamming a few doors, too! :D Aside from differences due to geographical locations and cultures, I figure age variance has something to do with it, too. Sometimes us old folks just have to make ourselves heard.

As for the whole RP thing, I'm at a loss to explain it. If you enjoy playing in pretend scenarios, that's great! I enjoy logic games and puzzles and debate and use these to unwind. But, to confuse the importance of "pretend" over "real" is a wonder to me. As my country is so large and varied, we Americans have a tendancy to be ignorant of the views and their basis of other countries'. Conversely, by explaining the basis of opinions leading to some of the actions of the US, hopefully people from other nations can better understand the American psyche. If we didn't trade our opinions we would never grow and develop as thinking beings.

Oh I'm not knocking the RPers. Hey - I ran out and bought the AD&D books when they first came out (damn.. I must be getting old!), and I still enjoy the occassional game of Risk. Games are fun and people's preferences for the game they choose to play are entirely up to them.

I mean.... it's not like they are playing something totally useless.... like golf!

It's the fact that they seem to feel that this is somehow more important than real-world discussions that I am at a loss to explain. If Max hadn't wanted real politics to be discussed, he wouldn't have had this board added to the list....

That's just not right. I hope this is rectified soon!!

Best,
Mark

And a white plastic pocket protector with the name of an engineering firm on the flap, right? OMG! It's "Revenge of the Nerds Redoux!" LOL! :D
No. THIS is what happens when you forget to do your laundry. Let tihs be a lesson to you all. I was going to wear the sweater, but nice clothes have to be dry cleaned. Not being able to drag my butt out of the house resulted in THIS! Do not do what I have done!
(maybe i should go to the cleaners and pick up the sweater-and pants-and jacket(s)-and coat :eek:

There's a marked lack of input from the mods in this thread. I can understand why, certainly; they can't get involved in something like this on a public forum.

I've never been your friend, Steph, and we've had... violent disagreements in the past. I can't say I was sorry to see you retire.

I'm going to tell you what I'd tell anyone else who was complaining of Mod bias: It's Max's site, and the mods carry out his will. If you have a complaint about the way a Mod handled something, please contact admin@nationstates.net.

Personally, I'd like to see this end. I don't think this thread is particularly productive, and it's a bit more dramatic than is really necessary. It'd be nice if people could learn to get on with their lives, you know?

There's a marked lack of input from the mods in this thread. I can understand why, certainly; they can't get involved in something like this on a public forum.

I've never been your friend, Steph, and we've had... violent disagreements in the past. I can't say I was sorry to see you retire.

I'm going to tell you what I'd tell anyone else who was complaining of Mod bias: It's Max's site, and the mods carry out his will. If you have a complaint about the way a Mod handled something, please contact admin@nationstates.net.

Personally, I'd like to see this end. I don't think this thread is particularly productive, and it's a bit more dramatic than is really necessary. It'd be nice if people could learn to get on with their lives, you know?

suck up..wannabe

There's a marked lack of input from the mods in this thread. I can understand why, certainly; they can't get involved in something like this on a public forum.

I've never been your friend, Steph, and we've had... violent disagreements in the past. I can't say I was sorry to see you retire.

I'm going to tell you what I'd tell anyone else who was complaining of Mod bias: It's Max's site, and the mods carry out his will. If you have a complaint about the way a Mod handled something, please contact admin@nationstates.net.

Personally, I'd like to see this end. I don't think this thread is particularly productive, and it's a bit more dramatic than is really necessary. It'd be nice if people could learn to get on with their lives, you know?

This is about much more than a disagreement among mods and ex-mods. This is a situation that has been obvious to the population on general, especially as it has revolved around an extemely popular ex-mod. The way this has been handled by NS's moderation staff has raised questions in a lot of peoples' minds as to the fairness of decisions handed out and the amount of personal feelings as opposed to game rules in these decisions.

Like you, I vehemently disagreed with most of Steph's views. But, I had to respect her fairness when moderating these forums.

No, this is not an issue that will have a great effect on the world. But, I believe it does have an effect on the core of NS.

There's a marked lack of input from the mods in this thread. I can understand why, certainly; they can't get involved in something like this on a public forum.

I've never been your friend, Steph, and we've had... violent disagreements in the past. I can't say I was sorry to see you retire.

I'm going to tell you what I'd tell anyone else who was complaining of Mod bias: It's Max's site, and the mods carry out his will. If you have a complaint about the way a Mod handled something, please contact admin@nationstates.net.

Personally, I'd like to see this end. I don't think this thread is particularly productive, and it's a bit more dramatic than is really necessary. It'd be nice if people could learn to get on with their lives, you know?


Errrr.... you're telling Steph how the Mods work?


Well, I'm sure she'll be thankful that you cleared that up for her.... your dedication to public service here is admirable! How is it that you were never deleted if you were in such violent disagreement with Steph? You can't possibly complain that she worked with bias if that is the case, and yet you are happy that she retired. All because you disagreed with her politics.


Your political diferences aside - thank you for being the poster-child example of why Steph was respected. Because people like yourself that disliked her and/or her politics were allowed the exact same latitude to post their opinions as those that agreed with her.

You obeyed the rules so you got to stay. People who broke them you got punished - regardless of politics. That was steph's job as a mod as opposed to her input as a player. And according to you - she did it correctly.

Errrr.... you're telling Steph how the Mods work?
Well, I'm sure she'll be thankful that you cleared that up for her.... your dedication to public service here is admirable!

tsk...tsk...stay above it.

Errrr.... you're telling Steph how the Mods work?


Well, I'm sure she'll be thankful that you cleared that up for her.... your dedication to public service here is admirable!

She of all people should know how it works, then, shouldn't she? And that public confrontations with the mods historically lead nowhere. I shouldn't have to remind her what the proper procedure is, but she shouldn't have dragged this out into a public setting. Once again, all I'm doing is pointing out what others should already realize, but don't seem to.

She of all people should know how it works, then, shouldn't she? And that public confrontations with the mods historically lead nowhere. I shouldn't have to remind her what the proper procedure is, but she shouldn't have dragged this out into a public setting. Once again, all I'm doing is pointing out what others should already realize, but don't seem to.

Ream for mOd Ream for mOd
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Ream for mOd

She of all people should know how it works, then, shouldn't she? And that public confrontations with the mods historically lead nowhere. I shouldn't have to remind her what the proper procedure is, but she shouldn't have dragged this out into a public setting. Once again, all I'm doing is pointing out what others should already realize, but don't seem to.


Has it occured to you that Steph's position is a little diferent than other players?


Sometimes making things public make it harder for the knife to get driven home.... people are less prone to commit crimes in front of witnesses.

And sometimes people need to be shamed into doing what was right. Steph was a good Mod who left her job of her own free will. She deserves the tag-line and the avatar that has been given to every single other Mod who has left the team. Having that taken away for asking a valid question was petty and personal.

If she were a poor or unfair Mod, with the relationship between you two that you describe she would have deleted you out of the sort of spite that she is being shown. But she didn't did she?

Some members of her old team are letting their personal feelings colour their actions towards her. Frankly - I think that on reflection you might discover that you are doing the same.

And sometimes people need to be shamed into doing what was right. Steph was a good Mod who left her job of her own free will. She deserves the tag-line and the avatar that has been given to every single other Mod who has left the team. Having that taken away for asking a valid question was petty and personal.


And the proper way to go about changing that is to contact admin@nationstates.net, instead of posting to the forums.

And the proper way to go about changing that is to contact admin@nationstates.net, instead of posting to the forums.


The proper way to address getting screwed it to privately message the person who is screwing you and hope that they have a sudden change of heart?


Get real.

I always liked her as a mOd, now she is even cooler.. Her former status might tie her hands a bit when posting.. too bad she could have been quite a spammer.. btw Zep, where does the Zep come from? Zeppo perhaps?

I always liked her as a mOd, now she is even cooler.. Her former status might tie her hands a bit when posting.. too bad she could have been quite a spammer.. btw Zep, where does the Zep come from? Zeppo perhaps?


Zeppo Marx has been an online alter-ego of mine since '83.

The proper way to address getting screwed it to privately message the person who is screwing you and hope that they have a sudden change of heart?


Get real.

The proper way to address this situation is to contact the ADMIN of the site, at admin@nationstates.net, who, last time I looked, outrank the mods. The system exists for a reason, and I really don't see any difference between this and any other time someone has accused the mods of unfair rulings and actions. If you want something done, send an email to admin@nationstates.net, and the admin will review the mod behavior in question.

Zeppo Marx has been an online alter-ego of mine since '83.

Cool..

And the proper way to go about changing that is to contact admin@nationstates.net, instead of posting to the forums.
I think I hear your mother calling you. She probably wants you to go play in traffic, like the rest of us would like to see you do. :headbang:

I think I hear your mother calling you. She probably wants you to go play in traffic, like the rest of us would like to see you do. :headbang:


run with scissors..

The proper way to address this situation is to contact the ADMIN of the site, at admin@nationstates.net, who, last time I looked, outrank the mods. The system exists for a reason, and I really don't see any difference between this and any other time someone has accused the mods of unfair rulings and actions. If you want something done, send an email to admin@nationstates.net, and the admin will review the mod behavior in question.
But how do you know the Admins will act fair?(should of course though) Also do they regularly check things? Few people might know what happened to Steph also if she didn't do this thread (I was oblivious till I saw thread lol)

She of all people should know how it works, then, shouldn't she? And that public confrontations with the mods historically lead nowhere. I shouldn't have to remind her what the proper procedure is, but she shouldn't have dragged this out into a public setting. Once again, all I'm doing is pointing out what others should already realize, but don't seem to.
stating the obvious just to state it isnt hardly intelligent



and just because i see no point in this thread being 5 pages long

i want some damn skittles, or blue berry candy canes, give me all your candy or die foo's!

I agree on Raem with this one. This thread is incredibly petty, and not to mention whiny. Life isn't fair, so get used to it.

I disagree on Raem with this one. This thread is incredibly pretty.


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you did'nt read the quote..

you did'nt read the quote..

Actually, I did.

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DO NOT SPAM THAT WILL GET THIS THREAD, AND ITS MESSAGE LOCKED

DO NOT SPAM THAT WILL GET THIS THREAD, AND ITS MESSAGE LOCKED

Actually, that was rather the message I was trying to convey. See how I quoted his post, which consisted only of a smiley?

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DO NOT SPAM THAT WILL GET THIS THREAD, AND ITS MESSAGE LOCKED
What message? I was discussing clothes.

What message? I was discussing clothes.

I thought you were modeling them..

I thought you were modeling them..
Why would I model such nerdy clothes? I was laughing at myself.
By the way, what are YOU wearing?

the first post. is the message.

And the proper way to go about changing that is to contact admin@nationstates.net, instead of posting to the forums.

Salsasecondus, a mod, is the admin for the site. everything we do, goes through him.

Take cover Steph. We're going in..

You know, vacations are supposed to be just that. I certainly wasn't expecting to have NS blow up in my face (in five different ways no less, we're still dealing with the telegram spammer).

Let me say this formally for all to here:
What we did when we removed Steph's powers after she retired differed in no significant ways from what we did for any other retired moderator.

No ex-mod has been permitted to keep the avatar, if they still have it, it means that I missed them. In Steph's case, I forgot to include it in my email to Jolt.

I requested that Jolt give her the title of "Ex-moderator" they didn't do so. I have since sent a second email requesting that (which is the same request that I did for all of the other ex-mods because currently none of them have that to the best of my knowledge). Yes, some of the ex-mods still have their moderator tag. Those accounts are also deactivated because the nations are dead, so it isn't nearly as much of a concern that they are marked as an ex mod. Steph is still active, so the title is more of a concern.

Finally, none of these actions taken are due to any political bias. I can say this because those actions that I did not perform personally I have reviewed.

As always, conspiracies may be fun, but the simpler answers are usually correct. I am very happy that Stephistan was on the moderation team and it was a pleasure working with her.

It's been nice knowing you

You know, vacations are supposed to be just that. I certainly wasn't expecting to have NS blow up in my face (in five different ways no less, we're still dealing with the telegram spammer).

Let me say this formally for all to here:
What we did when we removed Steph's powers after she retired differed in no significant ways from what we did for any other retired moderator.

No ex-mod has been permitted to keep the avatar, if they still have it, it means that I missed them. In Steph's case, I forgot to include it in my email to Jolt.

I requested that Jolt give her the title of "Ex-moderator" they didn't do so. I have since sent a second email requesting that (which is the same request that I did for all of the other ex-mods because currently none of them have that to the best of my knowledge). Yes, some of the ex-mods still have their moderator tag. Those accounts are also deactivated because the nations are dead, so it isn't nearly as much of a concern that they are marked as an ex mod. Steph is still active, so the title is more of a concern.

Finally, none of these actions taken are due to any political bias. I can say this because those actions that I did not perform personally I have reviewed.

As always, conspiracies may be fun, but the simpler answers are usually correct. I am very happy that Stephistan was on the moderation team and it was a pleasure working with her.

*hands you some tacos* Go out there and bring some offenders to justice! Go get em, tiger! :D

*hands you some tacos* Go out there and bring some offenders to justice! Go get em, tiger! :D

* flips through some papers* Hey you are on the list!

* flips through some papers* Hey you are on the list!

I'm not surprised. I've been bouncing across the 'too far' line and back again for over a year now. :)

I'm not surprised. I've been bouncing across the 'too far' line and back again for over a year now. :)

*holds out his hand*

you and me both, brother

*holds out his hand*

you and me both, brotherAm I on that thing?

and what happened to your Word Assoc... DISCUSSION thread.

*holds out his hand*

you and me both, brother

*high five*

Did you know that since I've been here, I have only had four threads locked that I can remember? But I bet a lot of them were discussed. ;) I have one right now called, "The World According to Shit" which I'm willing to wager sits right about ON the line. :D

But on the other hand, I think the mods know what I am and what I'm doing here. I'm supposed to find the line. And straddle it.

Am I on that thing?

and what happened to your Word Assoc... DISCUSSION thread.

It got locked and all the new posts were deleted..

* flips through * Yes you are.. about the middle.. you should be ok for a bit

*high five*

Did you know that since I've been here, I have only had four threads locked that I can remember? But I bet a lot of them were discussed. ;) I have one right now called, "The World According to Shit" which I'm willing to wager sits right about ON the line. :D

But on the other hand, I think the mods know what I am and what I'm doing here. I'm supposed to find the line. And straddle it.hey WG... you grab one end, I'll grab the other and Lunatic can 'Skip' the line.

hey WG... you grab one end, I'll grab the other and Lunatic can 'Skip' the line.

How about we give him an atomic wedgie with the line..

How about we give him an atomic wedgie with the line..

Hey that's a good idea! You two grab the line and...

*bolts*

:confused: I thought someone used to straddling the line wouldn't mind an Atomic Wedgie :confused:

:confused: I thought someone used to straddling the line wouldn't mind an Atomic Wedgie :confused:

*from a safe distance* It wouldn't be my first, but I prefer it when others get em. I'm crazy, not stupid. :p

*from a safe distance* It wouldn't be my first, but I prefer it when others get em. I'm crazy, not stupid. :p

Me, I'm just over the line so as not to straddle it.. Also I'm trying to move the line a bit..

I requested that Jolt give her the title of "Ex-moderator" they didn't do so. I have since sent a second email requesting that.

Thank you. That is all I was really asking for. I do believe I did in fact earn it.


Thank you to every one for their support, means a lot.. *Smile*.

Peace,
Stephanie.

Thank you. That is all I was really asking for. I do believe I did in fact earn it.


Thank you to every one for their support, means a lot.. *Smile*.

Peace,
Stephanie.

the list..

the list..

Hehehe, you're priceless :)

Hehehe, you're priceless :)

that's why they hate me..

that's why they hate me..

Hey, but for every thing else there is Mastercard! ;)

Hey, but for every thing else there is Mastercard! ;)



Just for my information.. Did I succeed in moving the line a little bit?

I have a serious question.

why do the mods allow the bashing and trolling threads to go on but silence the fun ones (like word games) and call them spam?

I Mean all the parodys of the Walmart Cat slaughter is still viable and the ones that offend, like those that praise the Tsumani Deaths don't get locked as fast as the Word Games?

I have a serious question.

why do the mods allow the bashing and trolling threads to go on but silence the fun ones (like word games) and call them spam?

I Mean all the parodys of the Walmart Cat slaughter is still viable and the ones that offend, like those that praise the Tsumani Deaths don't get locked as fast as the Word Games?


In the words of a mOd

word games are spam

My take on that is I am SPAM!!

In the words of a mOd

word games are spam

My take on that is I am SPAM!!But are you good with mustard? ;)

In the words of a mOd

word games are spam

My take on that is I am SPAM!!
my turn...
Ewwwww... got an image of WG on a bed of Rice wrapped up in Nori

http://home.earthlink.net/~jfujita/musubi.gif

I like Spam... :p

but I hate all the trolling out there. :(

I like to have a few laughs