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On February 28 2011 02:20 Horrde wrote:
Holy Christ... this post encourages me to keep at my real life hobbies, day job, etc... lol. Your posts keep my reality in check, because I'm able to get glimpses of how bad things can get. I too, am now a fan, but probably not in the way the other's are.
That being said, looking forward to more work and keep on being productive! Good luck!
Although I'm sure you are just teasing, I would like to indicate that I have real-life hobbies as well and in case it's difficult to notice, one of them is writing :3
The OP was a parody/exaggeration of course <3
Thanks ;D! I write a fair bit usually about my life and although they take a tone of seriousness, I like to think that my writing has a sort of Wally Lambs-frankness to it!
Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this, I had a lot of fun writing it in about an hour!
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In all seriousness I'd encourage you to spend the massive amount of time you're giving to TL.net in a more self-centered and greedy manner.
Don't think about contributing, don't think about getting a nice pretty blue star next to your name, don't think about getting more posts than any other forum addict.
Don't even log on.
DON'T EVEN LET THE THOUGH CREEP UP IN YOUR MIND!
Don't even let the thought of a thought climb up your spinal cord.
And of course, take everything that I've just written completely literally, and don't try to find the underlying meaning that you post so much that I'm sure there's something better you could be doing with your time.
Posting a lot and getting attention is fine and fun, but when it starts biting chunks out of other, superior things you could be doing, then it becomes a problem. I am not the master of your life and don't know if that is the case -yet-. But I encourage you to not let an addiction take you down an unhealthy path.
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On February 28 2011 02:55 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On February 28 2011 02:36 Romantic wrote:Yeah, the rules really aren't "Easy". The rules boil down to, "We can ban you for whatever we want". Maybe it would be more correct to say the moderators are lenient considering a number of the rules give free reign to ban for any reason. That can easily be disagreed with. Oh, there is a report user\post button? So schoolyard rules apply here huh... I always thought the mods were just all knowing with my posts. Since schoolyard rules apply, remember that snitches get stitches muahahaha  Edit: smiley doesn't work. It is a devilish smiley. To say that they can ban you "for whatever they want" is outright poor terminology and poor understanding of the rules. They can ban you if you don't hold the values and objectives the site holds and that's fair grounds for punishment in my opinion. Additionally their bans are supported by other staff members, so even if they were bias, the silent acceptance of their fellow staff members further the idea that the right decision was made, despite any possible personal bias. Hope this helps.
You pretty much agreed with me when you said they can ban you for, "Not holding the values or objectives of the site."
Pretty much synonymous with, "for whatever they want" since they are the ones who determine the values and objectives.
Don't see what you disagree with. Hope this helps you realize you agree with me.
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I too, considered making a ridiculously long post after returning from my ban, but I had neither the writing skills, nor the wit to pull it off  .
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On February 28 2011 03:21 Romantic wrote:Show nested quote +On February 28 2011 02:55 Torte de Lini wrote:On February 28 2011 02:36 Romantic wrote:Yeah, the rules really aren't "Easy". The rules boil down to, "We can ban you for whatever we want". Maybe it would be more correct to say the moderators are lenient considering a number of the rules give free reign to ban for any reason. That can easily be disagreed with. Oh, there is a report user\post button? So schoolyard rules apply here huh... I always thought the mods were just all knowing with my posts. Since schoolyard rules apply, remember that snitches get stitches muahahaha Edit: smiley doesn't work. It is a devilish smiley. To say that they can ban you "for whatever they want" is outright poor terminology and poor understanding of the rules. They can ban you if you don't hold the values and objectives the site holds and that's fair grounds for punishment in my opinion. Additionally their bans are supported by other staff members, so even if they were bias, the silent acceptance of their fellow staff members further the idea that the right decision was made, despite any possible personal bias. Hope this helps. You pretty much agreed with me when you said they can ban you for, "Not holding the values or objectives of the site." Pretty much synonymous with, "for whatever they want" since they are the ones who determine the values and objectives. Don't see what you disagree with. Hope this helps you realize you agree with me.
I can't believe I'm going to type this out to you then ban you from this blog to ironically contradict myself as a "one last-laugh before the curtains fall" sort of thing.
Let's teach you the basis of simply societal logic: 1. In order for a society to fundamentally grow and cooperate with one another, a being must sacrifice some of his individual rights for a collaborative right or law.
This right or law is a binding agreement set and upheld by all members of that society. To put this into context: if the leaders, elected by the members of the society (or in this case, the staff members, despite not being elected are long-time veteran members who are outstanding citizens and typically those who most feel should be in charge [compared to less seasoned members]) establish a rule and everyone accepts this rule by abiding to it. That rule becomes a law and is not something the staff want, but rather what society feels should be in place to maintain order and civility.
The values and objectives are not set by the staff, they're simply the ones that maintain it and since there have been little disagreement about these rules (and if there are, we have the website feedback sub-forum), it's implied and fair to assume that these rules aren't objected by the mass population.
So in reality, you poor sap, they aren't banning everyone "for whatever reason", but rather banning people who don't contribute to the site and only bring down its enjoyment for everyone else.
Remember, a happy custom is a quiet one, but will always return. An unhappy one will always return, but never in a kind manner.
As for your last line which was a clear intent to be antagonizing: I hope this helps you understand the basics of 3rd-grade social science. If it doesn't, I'll be blunt and glad to tell you that I don't give a shit and if you truly feel the way you do, go to the website feedback sub-forum or p.m a mod.
I give my 99.9% guarantee that the mods won't ban you for inquiring and if you don't believe me; well... I've already done it before in the past:
Original Message From Nyovne: You didn't even create that thread weeks ago, anyways I moved it when I made that post. Thanks for your dilligence and it really is no problem at all so no worries hehe.
Original Message From micronesia: Keep in mind it isn't always easy to tell exactly why people were warned/banned. If you see someone was banned in the automated ban list and look at the post they were banned for, you might think "hm that post honestly didn't seem too bad" but you aren't seeing their post history, private mod discussion, etc. If you are putting effort into your posts and trying not to be an asshole then 99% of the time you aren't in danger of getting into any real trouble. Just because someone's thread was closed or they received one blanket warning doesn't mean we are getting ready to permanently ban them or anything. We are always very forgiving of people with positive attitudes who want to contribute. Show nested quote +Original Message From Torte de Lini:
Every morning I wake up and take a gander at the "latest ban" topics to see under what circumstances someone could be banned. Don't worry, this isn't a private message to question your authority and decisions, but rather I'm adhering to your expertise to distinguish good posts and bad posts to inquire if the quality of my posts are acceptable.
Although I would know if my posts become unacceptable by a formal warning made by you or other prestigious staff members, I would just generally like to avoid any sort of bad rep. on my sheet.
Please let me know if you have noticed anything potentially low or bad in my posts.
If this is an inconvenience, I apologize :3
Thanks,
Torte de Weenie/Lini
Two perfect examples where I felt either out of place or entirely right (more or less) and [un]surprisingly, both staff members were pleasant, nice and understanding :3
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On February 28 2011 02:56 Torte de Lini wrote:
Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this, I had a lot of fun writing it in about an hour!
Took you one hour to write the lengthy blog post and the rest of your second banned day to make 3 drawings of staff members? Thank God you like writing!
All jokes aside, just wanna say I enjoy your writing style and your sense of humor (plus the awesome pictures in The Frustrating Days of a TL Mod). I'm sure you are just a super fast writer and the other users were just worrying for nothing.
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On February 28 2011 03:38 IofDBholder wrote:Show nested quote +On February 28 2011 02:56 Torte de Lini wrote:
Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this, I had a lot of fun writing it in about an hour! Took you one hour to write the lengthy blog post and the rest of your second banned day to make 3 drawings of staff members? Thank God you like writing! All jokes aside, just wanna say I enjoy your writing style and your sense of humor (plus the awesome pictures in The Frustrating Days of a TL Mod). I'm sure you are just a super fast writer and the other users were just worrying for nothing.
Yeah, it takes me a bit because I'm either entranced by a song, a movie (Spirited Away) or thinking of the right wording to fully envelop what I want to construe and the tone :3
Maybe I'm just a bit too picky, but that's my understanding of it all~
Big, big thanks! I love it when people make a generally positive or critical comment about my writing. Makes me feel really good and that my writing isn't beyond the personal inadequacy of "decent"
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P.S: The missing word is "ban"
For some reason, I seem to omit a lot of important words.
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Dear Sir,
I am concerned by some of the content in this blog. I am afraid that my good name is being egregiously slandered. The locations that have sparked my concern are paragraph two and photograph two. I request a retract of your false and appalling statements about my character or I will be forced to challenge you to a duel. You would do well to acquiesce to my demands; need I remind you that I won our first confrontation.
Furthermore I am most dissapointed that we were unable to move past our differences and build a true amity. I was quite enjoying your company via PM and I had been hoping to continue our bourgeoning camaraderie over IRC. Alas you have shunned my proffered palm of peace and have responded with the closed fist of war. I am saddened by this and feel more than a little betrayed.
I reiterate my demands; remove the slanderous material or face my wrath.
Your sworn enemy,
Meapak_Ziphh.
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Welcome back, Torte! I'm glad to see you held it together (somewhat) over your trip to disneyland.  Hilarious blog, much <3 to you ^^
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On February 28 2011 04:06 Meapak_Ziphh wrote:
Dear Sir,
I am concerned by some of the content in this blog. I am afraid that my good name is being egregiously slandered. The locations that have sparked my concern are paragraph two and photograph two. I request a retract of your false and appalling statements about my character or I will be forced to challenge you to a duel. You would do well to acquiesce to my demands; need I remind you that I won our first confrontation.
Furthermore I am most dissapointed that we were unable to move past our differences and build a true amity. I was quite enjoying your company via PM and I had been hoping to continue our burgeoning camaraderie over IRC. Alas you have shunned my proffered palm of peace and have responded with the closed fist of war. I am saddened by this and feel more than a little betrayed.
I reiterate my demands; remove the slanderous material or face my wrath.
Your sworn enemy,
Meapak_Ziphh.
Dear sir,
We at the Torte de Lini factory of thoughts are deeply appreciative and thankful for your response. At the moment, our conscience departement is currently unavailable for comment. Due to this problematic situation, we have provided a diversified list of responses that we find will be suited to your liking. Please select one of the following:
[1] no u
[2] Go to Hell!
[3] What good name?
[4] You have a name?
[5] no u multiplied by infinity
Many thanks and yours truly,
Oscar Meyer, The Weenie Mobile
On February 28 2011 04:10 elmizzt wrote:Welcome back, Torte! I'm glad to see you held it together (somewhat) over your trip to disneyland. Hilarious blog, much <3 to you ^^
Thanks!
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United States7481 Posts
if you think you're scarred by it...
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On February 28 2011 00:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
We do? I try and post everywhere where I have something relevant to say. Otherwise I just shut up and keep my head low ):
No you don't and thats your problem. You post everywhere, even if you have nothing to say.
That doesnt mean those are bad posts( at least in my opinion they're not), but it cetrainly means that if you post this much your chance of getting mod attention rises of course. You remind me so much of Charliemurphy.
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Oh, torte, how I love your blog posts....
I was wondering how you spent your days banned, and as gonna ask, only to find that you already answered it! haha
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I remember i was banned by the Beta Key Roulette and i was desperate for a key and there was this thread where "first to post email gets key"
and i saw the thread open at 0 views -_-;
Was so angry that day
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I got banned once, but only for a couple of hours until some moderator unbanned me again. Still, those hours were horrible.
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It was a pretty amusing post and fairly entertaining.
But i gave you a 1/5 anyways.
just because I don't know who you are O.o.
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It is the saddest thing to see that you're banned on TL (for me at least), we have good mods though. And nice to meet you Torte de Lini, you talk a lot but I don't see that as a bad thing... just yet...
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On February 28 2011 05:02 Kleinmuuhg wrote:Show nested quote +On February 28 2011 00:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
We do? I try and post everywhere where I have something relevant to say. Otherwise I just shut up and keep my head low ): No you don't and thats your problem. You post everywhere, even if you have nothing to say. That doesnt mean those are bad posts( at least in my opinion they're not), but it cetrainly means that if you post this much your chance of getting mod attention rises of course. You remind me so much of Charliemurphy.
If you find a place where I don't post any form of relevancy, feel free to tell me privately and I'll try and fix that.
Yes I enjoy posting and I enjoy the attention the content of the posts get, but nothing more. The numbers, positive or negative attention of the staff or any other further consequences do not play an importance as grand as my pure enjoyment of exchanging ideas, views and socialization :3
Thanks a bunch for your views by the way.
On February 28 2011 05:03 SgtSquiglz wrote:
Oh, torte, how I love your blog posts....
I was wondering how you spent your days banned, and as gonna ask, only to find that you already answered it! haha
On February 28 2011 05:26 Comeh wrote:
It was a pretty amusing post and fairly entertaining.
But i gave you a 1/5 anyways.
just because I don't know who you are O.o.
Big thanks :3 though, I think you should rate blogs based on content rather than the person~
On February 28 2011 05:08 Kenpachi wrote:I remember i was banned by the Beta Key Roulette and i was desperate for a key and there was this thread where "first to post email gets key" and i saw the thread open at 0 views -_-; Was so angry that day
BRO, WHEN I SAW THAT BLOG POST ABOUT JAZZ, I BEGGED TO BE UNBANNED QQ
I know the feeling ;D Just not to the extent as you I suppose!
On February 28 2011 05:25 Holgerius wrote:I got banned once, but only for a couple of hours until some moderator unbanned me again. Still, those hours were horrible.
No joke :B
On February 28 2011 05:32 Terrakin wrote:
It is the saddest thing to see that you're banned on TL for me, we have good mods though. And nice to meet you Torte de Lini, you talk a lot but I don't see that as a bad thing... just yet...
Thanks for the encouragement and I hope we get to talk more :3
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wait you've posted 1700 times in 2 months?! do you even play starcraft?
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