Lunacy on the net, forums, company

[wodin]

martok, dropped or was dropped in it. Oh um. I open my mouth sometimes without thinking about the consequences and I'm being followed by someone who is waiting for me to slip up or say the wrong thing.[:D]

Fits in with the thread title though.

So it's on topic at least. I know someone is trying to get me banned here. Wont happen as I won let it. Very bitter for some odd reason. Oh not jarhead by the way. I like him, just not the right temperament in my opinion for a Mod which isn't a bad thing at all really. No it's some other member who has his own agenda and will use others to full fill it. So really they are being used. Shame.

I apologise to Jarhead never wanted to upset him, nor to be derogatroy as I said I forgot about a certain person ready to run off and tell him about this thread.

Sorry Jarhead. Love you really.

[Bison36]

What is the point of calling out people from another site here? Isn't this the sort of behavior that you were decrying in your initial post? Jarhead has done nothing to warrant this cross forum smear. He performs a rather thankless job of attempting to keep us wargaming rift raft in line, so that we may discuss and enjoy our shared hobby of wargaming. I don't know about the past dealing between you and Jarhead at the wargamer nor do I want too. However Jarhead is a good and caring man, if you haven't seen this side of him than you haven't tried to get to know him.

Anyway you are, as far as I'm concerned, welcome at grogheads. I'm just one of the rift raft that they let wander the halls too. I believe we had a nice discussion going about the AI of Conflict of Heroes. Isn't that a much better use of internet time than attempting to create unnecessary drama? The wargaming community is a small community and many of us frequent the same sites and forums to discuss games and life with those who share the love for the wargaming hobby.

Have a good day and happy gaming.

[SLAAKMAN]

What is the point of calling out people from another site here? Isn't this the sort of behavior that you were decrying in your initial post? Jarhead has done nothing to warrant this cross forum smear. He performs a rather thankless job of attempting to keep us wargaming rift raft in line, so that we may discuss and enjoy our shared hobby of wargaming. I don't know about the past dealing between you and Jarhead at the wargamer nor do I want too. However Jarhead is a good and caring man, if you haven't seen this side of him than you haven't tried to get to know him.

If that is true then why does he censor the accounts of those who oppose his dogma? No point to debate at wargamer. They dont debate, they smear, censor, delete & make threats.

[wodin]

Like some sort of forum superhero in enters Slaakman....

If you read my posts I really don't think what I said was a smear to be honest. I was called out to elaborate so I did by expressing my opinion that his temperament gets in the way, I've witnessed it many times when he doesn't agree with someones views. A mod should be impartial in my opinion and not get involved in arguing with members who disagree with his personal opinions on games or even politics unless it's someone attacking the forum they mod. In my opinion once you except the role of a mod your then representing the company\forum and your own opinions take a back seat. If you wish to have normal input where you don't want to be impartial and want to express your own opinions then don't take on a mod role. Again thats my opinion and why I think Jarhead isn't suited to the role. He gets to involved in flame wars and isn't impartial especially if someone has a different opinion to him, if they are being trolled for it then you have to step in and defend them even though you may not agree with their point of view, this where I feel jarheads own personnel opinions gets in the way of being a Mod, who again should be impartial to everything and make sure everyone is heard and isn't attacked trolled etc just because others don't agree with their view. I also stated he hardly posts any more at wargamer which is true.

I say again I like Jarhead, saying he isn't mod material doesn't mean he is a bad person. I think anyone with strong convictions who feel the need to voice them shouldn't take on a mod role.

I see this thread getting locked very soon.

[SLAAKMAN]

(The hypocrisy & favoritism at WG makes ones blood boil).

[Keunert]

^the lunacy on the net itself makes an appearance!

[SLAAKMAN]

Greetings Lord Keunert. I grant you clemency for voicing dissent at Whoregambler for committing treason by violating their oaths to defend the Constitution. You are most truly a Catcher in the Rye. You may go in peace. [:D]

[rodney727]

Wodin you trouble maker [:'(]. I enjoy the wargamer for game reviews and war articles.

[rodney727]

ORIGINAL: wodin

Like some sort of forum superhero in enters Slaakman....

If you read my posts I really don't think what I said was a smear to be honest. I was called out to elaborate so I did by expressing my opinion that his temperament gets in the way, I've witnessed it many times when he doesn't agree with someones views. A mod should be impartial in my opinion and not get involved in arguing with members who disagree with his personal opinions on games or even politics unless it's someone attacking the forum they mod. In my opinion once you except the role of a mod your then representing the company\forum and your own opinions take a back seat. If you wish to have normal input where you don't want to be impartial and want to express your own opinions then don't take on a mod role. Again thats my opinion and why I think Jarhead isn't suited to the role. He gets to involved in flame wars and isn't impartial especially if someone has a different opinion to him, if they are being trolled for it then you have to step in and defend them even though you may not agree with their point of view, this where I feel jarheads own personnel opinions gets in the way of being a Mod, who again should be impartial to everything and make sure everyone is heard and isn't attacked trolled etc just because others don't agree with their view. I also stated he hardly posts any more at wargamer which is true.

I say again I like Jarhead, saying he isn't mod material doesn't mean he is a bad person. I think anyone with strong convictions who feel the need to voice them shouldn't take on a mod role.

I see this thread getting locked very soon.

Well said wodin. I have seen jarhead at his finest over there which is why I don't post anything. They should take lessons from Erik and others over here.

[Scott Parrino]

Here I thought this thread would be entertaining in finding odd quirks in sites and companies. The Something Awful forums charge $10 bucks to register on their forums and sometimes if someone makes a poor thread, a mod will come in with a "Mod Challenge" and challenge the OP to do something or be banned. How's that for some crazy?

[rodney727]

Scott,
Off topic I know but are you guys working on an iPad app in the market that takes you to the matrix site? It's a great way to get people to look at you that otherwise never would. Just a thought.

[wodin]

Thanks for the support rogo. Someone was out to make a big deal of this and brought it to jarheads attention. I know who it was, I don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to work it out. Infact funny enough when Jarhead was here reading it the only other member on this thread was said person. Jarhead was used and wound up by someone who had their own agenda and certainly wasn't looking out for Jarheads welfare. A shame really. I never meant to upset him as what I've said as I stated already isn't slanderous, I certainly wouldn't be bothered if someone thought I wasn't mod material. Though why anyone wants to take that role is beyond me anyway. Maybe it's a power thing or something or gives them a feeling of importance. It's not for me. I don't want to police a forum, certainly wouldn't want to ban someone, some people it's there main contact with others so I'd hate to be in a position to take it away from them unless they where committing a crime or made peoples lives unbearable. Fianlly a forum for me is a place to chew the fat and express myself when I want. If I was a mod then that would change and I'd be there to make sure the forum ran smoothly and everyone was OK and felt safe and comfortable and welcome.

[Scott Parrino]

ORIGINAL: wodin

Thanks for the support rogo. Someone was out to make a big deal of this and brought it to jarheads attention. I know who it was, I don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to work it out. Infact funny enough when Jarhead was here reading it the only other member on this thread was said person. Jarhead was used and wound up by someone who had their own agenda and certainly wasn't looking out for Jarheads welfare. A shame really. I never meant to upset him as what I've said as I stated already isn't slanderous, I certainly wouldn't be bothered if someone thought I wasn't mod material. Though why anyone wants to take that role is beyond me anyway. Maybe it's a power thing or something or gives them a feeling of importance. It's not for me. I don't want to police a forum, certainly wouldn't want to ban someone, some people it's there main contact with others so I'd hate to be in a position to take it away from them unless they where committing a crime or made peoples lives unbearable. Fianlly a forum for me is a place to chew the fat and express myself when I want. If I was a mod then that would change and I'd be there to make sure the forum ran smoothly and everyone was OK and felt safe and comfortable and welcome.

Well I can definitely say that it wasn't me that told Jarhead. You do know people browse forums and read threads on their own, right?

[wodin]

Scott, it wasn't you mate. The person knows who it is. Never ever had a problem with you at all. Two names where at the top of this thread reading it earlier today one was Jarhead the other confirmed my suspicions.

[Scott Parrino]

ORIGINAL: rogo727

Scott,
Off topic I know but are you guys working on an iPad app in the market that takes you to the matrix site? It's a great way to get people to look at you that otherwise never would. Just a thought.

I can't comment about this because it's not my field, but are you talking about an app where you can purchase Matrix/Slitherine games in the same fashion that is done online through our stores?

[rodney727]

Well sort of. You download the app then it takes you to the matrix/slitherine site and it tells you what's games are coming up and what games you have for sale. It's a great way to get young kids to start playing wargames. If you hook them at the age of 13,14,15, you just might get a new wargamer for life. Although your not target,Kmart ,shopko or Walgreens they all have apps which are free that tells them what there products are. Example ESPN app. You touch the app and boom you have all the latest news in the sports world, except the news of course would be replaced by wargames.

[geofflambert]

Unfortunately I am left with a bad taste in my mouth after my own postings. [;)]

[wodin]

All those who I trusted and I consider mates knew I was under a different name at Wargamer. After giving them enough hints here looks like they finally realised. It was a proof in point that really I'm sound as all those who have an issue with me got on fine with us under a different name. So obviously I can't be the demon they like to paint me out to be or the lunatic, I expect lots of people use different names because they want to be anonymous on the net if the need arises. Also I just for some reason really liked the Wargamer and still wanted to be part of it. Infact I've contributed more recently than those who have just set out to ban me as they are to busy somehwere else.Like I said I told the select few awhile ago.

I could if I wanted to use tor browser and register again in a moth or so and so on and so on as you can't ban an IP or anything else. However I have decided enough is enough. I made it obvious the last couple of days just to show that I had no issues for 6 months on there. None at all. So I'm hardly a trouble maker or troll.

What makes me laugh is that I've always gone by alias, never myself. No one knows me, they know a made up character called Wodin or what ever.

Seriously I really don't care what anyone thinks. They don't know me at all. I'm actually well like din real life and make a very loyal caring friend who would go out of his way no matter what.

I know I've given them ammo to throw around that I'm mental and this that and the other, but really not bothered. When the type of person they keep on there and think are good mates actually stalk someone and try and get them convicted for piracy with no evidenence just because I had two accounts and they make out I'm mad.

Every few months my IP changes or I can use Tor again if ever I wanted to get back on in the future, though I'd not give any clues at next time, however the place is going way to quite, Grogheads have taken away most of the old crew, so I haven't seen the sort of loyalty I showed by wanting to post and be active even after a ban. So if they really don't want me there so be it. Let them treat the members who have abandoned the place and don't seem to bothered about it either well , and ban those who actually want to contribute in a positive way, which I was doing for 6 months.

If Slaakman can deal with it all so can I.

Just want to say that Dominic Costa was my Great Great Uncle who died in the great war and won the MM. It's also my middle names and I'm proud of it. Also if you search this forum you will see me mention him not long ago and a few years back I actually mention his name. So no I wasn't using some totally made up name. I was using my own name and my great great uncles name.


LINK TO HIS MEMORIAL PAGE RIP

[Staggerwing]

Dude...
Registering under two or more names without letting the public know is duplicitous. It also hints at a personality schism. It's better to say upfront when registering a second account that it is for a specific reason such as reviewing games or participating in an RPG or such. Don't be creepy.[:-]

[SLAAKMAN]

Staggerwing

No comment on jarheads arbitrary censorship Staggerwing?;

If that is true then why does he censor the accounts of those who oppose his dogma? No point to debate at wargamer. They dont debate, they smear, censor, delete & make threats.