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Originally Posted by Puffer  This procedural action may be cited in future as an application of the rule in Richie v. Carmelo! |
Look at it more as "hhplace vs spam"
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Originally Posted by Puffer But when I see a newcomer summarily banned there for what seemed merely to be a mistake on his part, I am concerned. |
This wasnt a mistake, he even said
"Sorry if this seems like it's an advertisement, I've read the rules and know where things of that nature belong."
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Originally Posted by Puffer I now see that the concern was misplaced but I'm sure you can see why I in turn was misled.
Let's leave it there, and hope that everyone now has a better understanding of what happened and why. |
Thanks, its very much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Arctic People, this is not a democracy. The owner of the board sets the rules and implements them as he sees fit.
We are always free to pack up and leave - and set up a competing service. |
Actually, this is a democracy, and "the team" implement the rules according to what pisses off members, what members complain about and what cause's members to leave or stay.
Like JMC said, years ago this place was riddled with spam, porn and other unpleasant material, and the only members left were either spambots, or members who had stopped posting long ago, many of which have actually returned and now happily use the website.
I always think of it like a door-to-door saleman turning up at your house while you have friends round. If the first thing the new guy wants to do is push his warez on you, its clear he has no interest in you, just your wallet.