Vajrahridaya Posted November 11, 2010 On 11/11/2010 at 4:12 AM, ralis said: The senseless banning of Raymond Walter for his "cheerleader" comment should be enough for anyone who values free speech to carefully question such actions! What did he say anyway? Lest thee be banned... or maybe that's my secret plan!!?? Muahahahaha!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) On 11/11/2010 at 4:14 AM, Vajrahridaya said: What did he say anyway? Lest thee be banned... or maybe that's my secret plan!!?? Muahahahaha!! He called someone on the forum a cheerleader for defending a certain point of view. There is a thread on tech support discussing this. http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/15260-raymond-wolters-temporary-suspension-from-posting/ Edited November 11, 2010 by ralis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted November 11, 2010 On 11/11/2010 at 4:12 AM, ralis said: Obviously, you failed to carefully read my previous posts. The senseless banning of Raymond Walter for his "cheerleader" comment should be enough for anyone who values free speech to carefully question such actions! Questioning always welcome. It may be of interest that, from my perspective, it was far from "senseless" and it had the desired effect. As did your suspension BTW. Plus the continued debate also serves a purpose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninpo-me-this-ninjutsu-me-that Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) On 11/11/2010 at 3:57 AM, ralis said: Great idea! How do we proceed? We'd only end up with numerous pictures of mods holding cute babies and shaking hands with minor religious groups. Edited November 11, 2010 by Ninpo-me-this-ninjutsu-me-that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) On 11/11/2010 at 4:56 AM, Mal said: Questioning always welcome. It may be of interest that, from my perspective, it was far from "senseless" and it had the desired effect. As did your suspension BTW. Plus the continued debate also serves a purpose Exactly, what effect did it accomplish? What was your perspective on the matter? In terms of questioning your motives for banning me, you never once answered my PM's. Do you view yourself as one with absolute authority here? Edited November 11, 2010 by ralis 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted November 11, 2010 It allowed me (/us / moderators) to shape the flow of conversations into a direction that, in my view, was more towards adding value to discussions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VCraigP Posted November 11, 2010 On 11/11/2010 at 1:03 AM, goldisheavy said: Get lost. Seriously. I am...already...lost any how are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted November 11, 2010 On 11/11/2010 at 5:24 AM, Mal said: It allowed me (/us / moderators) to shape the flow of conversations into a direction that, in my view, was more towards adding value to discussions. Value is a very subjective term in this context. In my opinion that judgment is limiting a free exchange of ideas. I would appreciate a precise definition of value in this context. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted November 11, 2010 On 11/11/2010 at 5:32 AM, ralis said: Value is a very subjective term in this context. In my opinion that judgment is limiting a free exchange of ideas. I would appreciate a precise definition of value in this context. A precise definition of value would crash the stock market. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted November 11, 2010 re: the edits On 11/11/2010 at 5:13 AM, ralis said: In terms of questioning your motives for banning me, you never once answered my PM's. Yes, I didn’t answer all of your questions. Although I'll point out that there were a LOT of PM's between all the moderators, yourself, SODE, and Varj. Sorry that I can't always help, but you also didn't respond to some of my PM's. On 11/11/2010 at 5:13 AM, ralis said: Do you view yourself as one with absolute authority here? No, that would be Sean On 11/11/2010 at 5:32 AM, ralis said: I would appreciate a precise definition of value in this context. Unfortunatly I can not supply you with one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) On 11/11/2010 at 5:49 AM, Mal said: Sorry, I’m trying to orders some hospital consumables at the moment, and someone else has a weird issue with his printer spool. But I believe it’s an important discussion (much more so than the “merit” of the reputation system) Perhaps I can try to help you in another thread? If and only if, forum members are provided with clear and precise answers from you. If you have read any of my posts in other threads, you will understand why I am insistent on clear communication. Edited November 11, 2010 by ralis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted November 11, 2010 I will answer to the best of my ability? How's that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted November 11, 2010 On 11/11/2010 at 6:05 AM, Mal said: I will answer to the best of my ability? How's that? I will begin another thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
