[Question] What does it take for someone to be actually banned here

[Papenbrook]

Originally Posted by Ninturtle

Hahaha. Harassment? Really? That's hilarious Kraken, pure gold. Apparently responding to users who insult you and asking for a reaction is harassment. Are you so sensitive that everything is harassment? Cause if that's the case it must suck having to live like that.

Cylon has done that SEVERAL times, however, all while insulting me. That is considered harassment.

Yes, I have been harassed various times in real life. It's mostly because of my gender, race, and sexual orientation. It really takes its toll on me.

[plastroncafe]

Don't let the bastages get you down, Papen.

[Ninturtle]

Originally Posted by Papenbrook

Cylon has done that SEVERAL times, however, all while insulting me. That is considered harassment.

Yes, I have been harassed various times in real life. It's mostly because of my gender, race, and sexual orientation. It really takes its toll on me.

ha·rass·ment
[həˈrasmənt, ˈherəsmənt]
NOUN
aggressive pressure or intimidation

Cylon isn't exactly aggressive

ag·gres·sive
[əˈɡresiv]
ADJECTIVE
ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression:
"he's very uncooperative and aggressive" · [more]
synonyms: hostile · belligerent · bellicose · antagonistic · truculent · [more]
pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so:
"an aggressive businessman"
synonyms: assertive · pushy · forceful · vigorous · energetic · [more]

Cylon is rude to you at best, but your threads often warrant rude responses.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I'm actually quite aggressive. I once beat a snowman to death using my flipflop. Yes, I wear flipflops even in winter.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I tell ya what, Papenbrook: make a poll asking if I'm an asshole. Use the options:

• Irredeemable universal asshole/douchebag
• Sometimes an asshat, but other times okay
• Fun guy some of the time, needs to learn better people skills
• Awesome BAMF
• A lower-ranking god in the mythology of the Technodrome

(or something more to your preference, but giving options for the whole spectrum)

I give you permission. Let's see what people think. I'm a big boy; I can take it. I freely admit, I've made a couple of mistakes. Ask Cure.

I challenge you to find anyone else on here who apologizes or admits they were wrong in saying something to somebody else. Enough people say I'm wrong, I'll change my ways and admit that you are not trolling all of us with your "Saint West" type threads.

[Ninturtle]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I'm actually quite aggressive. I once beat a snowman to death using my flipflop. Yes, I wear flipflops even in winter.

That's cold, what did the snow man even do?
And can I create the thread or do you Papen Kraken to do it.

[Leo656]

Originally Posted by Papenbrook

You want to know what I thought?

I thought that the majority of people weren't mature enough to take the subject matter seriously. As a result, the thread was derailed, ruining the topic.

Cylon, please stop harassing me. It's getting old.

Papenbrook, please stop posting entirely. It's getting old.

[Netkeeper]

This guy has caused so much chaos lately. I honestly think Brook's posts need to be put on modqueue or something. Not an outright banning, just put a filter on it.

[plastroncafe]

So much pearl-clutching, so little time.
All of it delicious.

[Leo656]

Given the fact that it's an election year I say we put it to a vote, then toss the joker overboard, since the result is a foregone conclusion.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Given the fact that it's an election year I say we put it to a vote, then toss the joker overboard, since the result is a foregone conclusion.

While I think having the ability to vote people off the island would quickly turn sour and wreak havoc, a double-edged sword if you will, there are times I'm tempted.

[Zak The Neutrino]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Given the fact that it's an election year I say we put it to a vote, then toss the joker overboard, since the result is a foregone conclusion.

Sorry Leo but we can't vote all the PD TMNT lovers out. Heh

[Leo656]

I think it would be best used selectively, in extreme circumstances. But ultimately quite helpful.

For example, George Carlin had a theory, that every person be allowed Three Legal Murders per year. This would both thin out the human herds as well as allow society a necessary outlet for its aggression. There were obvious restrictions, such as No Saving Up All Your Legal Murders, you have one year to use them and that's all, they don't roll over, so nothing like sitting out for five years, then going to work and "downsizing" the entire place. And the person you kill would have to have deserved it; like they'd have to be a scumbag with a name like "Tucker" or something, or constantly talk out loud during movies. The point is, that a lot of society's less-desired people would be "Selectively Downsized" and the ones remaining would be only the best, brightest, strongest, most motivated, and probably best-looking, since you figure nobody likes killing pretty people. What's left would be a society of nothing but A+ Winners.

...And repeat murderers, granted, but you can't make an omelette without cracking a few eggs.

Anyway, I've always been a huge fan of the idea, and see great potential for a smaller-scale execution of it in a more intimate setting such as this one, since this place is such a Grand Social Experiment and all. Once per year, the masses of the Technodrome should be allowed to gather and vote for the removal of One undesirable or controversial figure. The accused will be allowed to make one final plea in their defense, before the masses vote for Stay or Leave. Upon being voted out, that person will then be banished for a period of one to three years, depending on the severity of their crimes and the desires of the voting public. This would be in addition to the regular disciplinary banning of jackasses and general ne'er-do-wells, of course. Simply once per year, there would be an additional minor bloodletting, to let everyone know that no one is safe, so behave yourself.

And, of course, in the spirit of all new social programs presented and initiated by the Ruling Class, I'm obviously exempt from the entire thing on account of It's My F*cking Idea (So There).

[plastroncafe]

You say all this like this place doesn't already self-select its inhabitants.

[Leo656]

I think an occasional culling would do everyone a world of good.

[MikeandRaph87]

Putting the penalty box to more use would be helpful. It may have helped a few hard times around here like the red mask war or the bicker war of '04. There is a switch so use it if it is felt merited. Leniency can only go so far.

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by Leo656

I think it would be best used selectively, in extreme circumstances. But ultimately quite helpful.

For example, George Carlin had a theory, that every person be allowed Three Legal Murders per year. This would both thin out the human herds as well as allow society a necessary outlet for its aggression. There were obvious restrictions, such as No Saving Up All Your Legal Murders, you have one year to use them and that's all, they don't roll over, so nothing like sitting out for five years, then going to work and "downsizing" the entire place. And the person you kill would have to have deserved it; like they'd have to be a scumbag with a name like "Tucker" or something, or constantly talk out loud during movies. The point is, that a lot of society's less-desired people would be "Selectively Downsized" and the ones remaining would be only the best, brightest, strongest, most motivated, and probably best-looking, since you figure nobody likes killing pretty people. What's left would be a society of nothing but A+ Winners.

...And repeat murderers, granted, but you can't make an omelette without cracking a few eggs.

Anyway, I've always been a huge fan of the idea, and see great potential for a smaller-scale execution of it in a more intimate setting such as this one, since this place is such a Grand Social Experiment and all. Once per year, the masses of the Technodrome should be allowed to gather and vote for the removal of One undesirable or controversial figure. The accused will be allowed to make one final plea in their defense, before the masses vote for Stay or Leave. Upon being voted out, that person will then be banished for a period of one to three years, depending on the severity of their crimes and the desires of the voting public. This would be in addition to the regular disciplinary banning of jackasses and general ne'er-do-wells, of course. Simply once per year, there would be an additional minor bloodletting, to let everyone know that no one is safe, so behave yourself.

And, of course, in the spirit of all new social programs presented and initiated by the Ruling Class, I'm obviously exempt from the entire thing on account of It's My F*cking Idea (So There).

First of all... holy sh*t that George Carlin was one insane motherf**ker!!!

Secondly, how about instead of a voting system we do a sort of Hunger Games style arena in the virtual world? I know it wouldn't be easy to set up, but considering most of us here have played our fair share of games, it'd be a fun way to kick people out.

[plastroncafe]

Until you get kicked out.
Let's face it, every single person in this thread would be butthurt and whiny when their number came up.

If being here didn't really matter to anyone, they wouldn't be here at all. And the people who talk about how much being here doesn't matter to them...are the ones who'd cry the loudest if they suddenly weren't allowed to play in the reindeer games.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Equal rights for all... special privileges for me.

'Tis the good old American way!

EDIT: Oh, and the ongoing tragedy ballad of He Who Shall Not Be Named should be a clear indication that bans won't work. The names change, but the people will stay the same.

[plastroncafe]

Some people are just more equal than others...