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This thread is for discussing recent bans. Don't discuss other topics here. Take it to website feedback if you disagree with a ban or want to raise an issue. Keep it civil.NOTE: For those of you who want to find the actual ABL thread where the bans are posted. Please look in here: https://tl.net/forum/closed-threads/ |
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On August 24 2012 01:11 jdseemoreglass wrote:
Ah, that link makes it clear. We have to ban people who express opinions we don't agree with, because if we don't then more women will get raped.
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not because you tend to express some strange views in the general forum but basically, yes. Also all those bans were for expressing the kind of disgusting stance on rape that would make you not want to hang out with them if you knew them in real life. If a guy came round to your house and said some appalling shit you'd tell him to get out, this is our house, I showed them the door.
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this rape thread is killing me. i cant read it can you please ban everyone who posted in it including me to prevent me from exploding on the ignorance that is casually being spat around.
That thread is seriously more sexist and misogynistic than.... everything
Not the OP just the people complaining about how hard they have it as a man and how women have it so easy.
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On August 24 2012 01:04 Shady Sands wrote:Sorry for shitting up this thread with the discussion on it. I actually thought I was in the What is Rape thread rather than the ABL thread.
You must have been confused when you started getting intelligent replies. 
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Blazinghand
United States25557 Posts
On August 24 2012 01:21 ComaDose wrote:
this rape thread is killing me. i cant read it can you please ban everyone who posted in it including me to prevent me from exploding on the ignorance that is casually being spat around.
That thread is seriously more sexist and misogynistic than.... everything
Not the OP just the people complaining about how hard they have it as a man and how women have it so easy.
I personally wouldn't mind if the thread was closed. On the other hand, perhaps some of the posters on the side of the angels will help people in that thread and show them the errors of their ways. Perhaps that's why it's still open-- how else will people learn?
It does generate bans though.
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Thanks Kwark, you make this site a better place.
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On August 24 2012 01:25 Blazinghand wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 01:21 ComaDose wrote:
this rape thread is killing me. i cant read it can you please ban everyone who posted in it including me to prevent me from exploding on the ignorance that is casually being spat around.
That thread is seriously more sexist and misogynistic than.... everything
Not the OP just the people complaining about how hard they have it as a man and how women have it so easy. I personally wouldn't mind if the thread was closed. On the other hand, perhaps some of the posters on the side of the angels will help people in that thread and show them the errors of their ways. Perhaps that's why it's still open-- how else will people learn? It does generate bans though.
I think it's still open because KwarK is, despite what people say about him, the eternal optimist. Either that, or an intellectual masochist. I'm not entirely sure which.
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On August 24 2012 01:32 JingleHell wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 01:25 Blazinghand wrote:On August 24 2012 01:21 ComaDose wrote:
this rape thread is killing me. i cant read it can you please ban everyone who posted in it including me to prevent me from exploding on the ignorance that is casually being spat around.
That thread is seriously more sexist and misogynistic than.... everything
Not the OP just the people complaining about how hard they have it as a man and how women have it so easy. I personally wouldn't mind if the thread was closed. On the other hand, perhaps some of the posters on the side of the angels will help people in that thread and show them the errors of their ways. Perhaps that's why it's still open-- how else will people learn? It does generate bans though. I think it's still open because KwarK is, despite what people say about him, the eternal optimist. Either that, or an intellectual masochist. I'm not entirely sure which.
I vote eternal optimist, believing in humanity even when it has failed him again and again. Also to be honest I think that thread is just going to keep going down hill, but who knows, maybe kwark's faith will be rewarded.
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On August 24 2012 01:32 JingleHell wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 01:25 Blazinghand wrote:On August 24 2012 01:21 ComaDose wrote:
this rape thread is killing me. i cant read it can you please ban everyone who posted in it including me to prevent me from exploding on the ignorance that is casually being spat around.
That thread is seriously more sexist and misogynistic than.... everything
Not the OP just the people complaining about how hard they have it as a man and how women have it so easy. I personally wouldn't mind if the thread was closed. On the other hand, perhaps some of the posters on the side of the angels will help people in that thread and show them the errors of their ways. Perhaps that's why it's still open-- how else will people learn? It does generate bans though. I think it's still open because KwarK is, despite what people say about him, the eternal optimist. Either that, or an intellectual masochist. I'm not entirely sure which.
Or a moderating sadist?
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On August 24 2012 02:05 Shady Sands wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 01:32 JingleHell wrote:On August 24 2012 01:25 Blazinghand wrote:On August 24 2012 01:21 ComaDose wrote:
this rape thread is killing me. i cant read it can you please ban everyone who posted in it including me to prevent me from exploding on the ignorance that is casually being spat around.
That thread is seriously more sexist and misogynistic than.... everything
Not the OP just the people complaining about how hard they have it as a man and how women have it so easy. I personally wouldn't mind if the thread was closed. On the other hand, perhaps some of the posters on the side of the angels will help people in that thread and show them the errors of their ways. Perhaps that's why it's still open-- how else will people learn? It does generate bans though. I think it's still open because KwarK is, despite what people say about him, the eternal optimist. Either that, or an intellectual masochist. I'm not entirely sure which. Or a moderating sadist?
So many good names for Metal Bands in here..... :D
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On August 24 2012 00:16 KwarK wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 00:11 Otolia wrote:On August 23 2012 23:28 Fluffboll wrote:On August 23 2012 23:23 Otolia wrote:Once again, KwarK attitude in banning makes me very uncomfortable. I'm in favor of banning people for their stupid idea but you have to be very respectful while doing so but KwarK seems to channel his anger (justified or not) through his moderation.  What the fuck? Have you read what those people wrote? Of course he is angry, any normal person would be... it disgusts me that you think KwarK is in the wrong with being mad at those pests called "humans". "Every human is human and I think you should be ban for thinking some are less human than others." Would that sentence work as your ban reason ? Because that's what you said, and I fervent paragon of egality cannot accept that. See how I mixed my feelings into decision ? When someone is expressing a disgust towards someone else, I have trouble imagining him having a clear head and being able to go pass these feelings and act justly. So yes I am questioning myself about the reason why KwarK keeps moderating threads were his feelings are getting the best of him because this isn't the first time (last time I noticed was a debate about gender which he moderated quite harshly). I am probably more interested and more informed regarding rape culture etc than any other moderator. It's not a topic that most of our demographic have much awareness of. I moderate those topics for the same reason that the guys who play SC on a high level moderate the strategy forums, because I know my shit. In this case, knowing my shit means knowing the outcomes of the mentality perpetuated by the people I moderated today, it means understanding just how many rapists there are out there, how many women they rape, how few every get prosecuted or even reported. With that in mind my approach to these topics is entirely rational.
I support your moderation in that thread 100%.
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On August 23 2012 23:40 bonifaceviii wrote:
I made the mistake of actually looking at the rape thread. I will not make that mistake in the future.
I can't believe i actually convinced myself to hit post on that post, wont be making that mistake in the future. Been so long since i had a warning for something too
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where do you find the strength kwark... everyone in that thread is just so damn interested in talking about how oppressed their penis is.
THANK YOU for doing what i wish i had the level headedness to do.
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Wow, that thread was pretty bad. Just posting here to support KwarK though!
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Every time I see a thread like that one, I know there will be a lot of people being stupid, and a lot of Kwark bans.
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On August 24 2012 00:16 KwarK wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 00:11 Otolia wrote:On August 23 2012 23:28 Fluffboll wrote:On August 23 2012 23:23 Otolia wrote:Once again, KwarK attitude in banning makes me very uncomfortable. I'm in favor of banning people for their stupid idea but you have to be very respectful while doing so but KwarK seems to channel his anger (justified or not) through his moderation. What the fuck? Have you read what those people wrote? Of course he is angry, any normal person would be... it disgusts me that you think KwarK is in the wrong with being mad at those pests called "humans". "Every human is human and I think you should be ban for thinking some are less human than others." Would that sentence work as your ban reason ? Because that's what you said, and I fervent paragon of egality cannot accept that. See how I mixed my feelings into decision ? When someone is expressing a disgust towards someone else, I have trouble imagining him having a clear head and being able to go pass these feelings and act justly. So yes I am questioning myself about the reason why KwarK keeps moderating threads were his feelings are getting the best of him because this isn't the first time (last time I noticed was a debate about gender which he moderated quite harshly). I am probably more interested and more informed regarding rape culture etc than any other moderator. It's not a topic that most of our demographic have much awareness of. I moderate those topics for the same reason that the guys who play SC on a high level moderate the strategy forums, because I know my shit. In this case, knowing my shit means knowing the outcomes of the mentality perpetuated by the people I moderated today, it means understanding just how many rapists there are out there, how many women they rape, how few every get prosecuted or even reported. With that in mind my approach to these topics is entirely rational.
Like I said, we already had that discussion. This isn't me disagreeing with the bans you delivered but with the way you did it :
Reason: Your stance of "as a man I am physically programmed to fuck as many women as possible and an unfortunately that means I may inadvertently rape a few but that's just how it is" makes me physically uncomfortable. I dislike that I share a website with you. I dislike that I share a gender with you. Please rethink your life.
Everything is fine here until the last two sentences. Taken separately those are fine but combine with the rest, it just looks like you are imposing yours views unto him. I can't accept that because I think everyone is entitled to its opinion (and that's an opinion about how to live one's life - despicable and anti-social but still an opinion) but it's not a huge issue , whereas your lack of diplomacy makes me very uncomfortable.
You probably knows why a guy like him would post that, so why are you antagonizing him like this ? I don't mind him being kicked out of the website but I mind when you can't take 2 mins to try to explain to him why his opinion isn't acceptable socially. Without that the most likely consequence of the ban will be him being comforted in the idea that he rules over the world and per extension women. Which is not what you want !
Social work takes much more than just harsh social punishment. And TL despite having a good moderating corpse lacks the educating part, and maybe you feel it isn't TL moderators role to do that but I can't help but think that a small effort could sometimes makes things better.
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Why is this discussion happening here?
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Hyrule19180 Posts
in the end it doesn't really matter since commandment #1 exists
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Otolia, I'm not sure that a ban note (or some sort of discussion leading up to or post-ban) is an environment where most people are receptive to learning anyway.
Also, I can't think of a ban reason that more reflects TL Commandment #1.
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On August 24 2012 04:39 Otolia wrote:Show nested quote +On August 24 2012 00:16 KwarK wrote:On August 24 2012 00:11 Otolia wrote:On August 23 2012 23:28 Fluffboll wrote:On August 23 2012 23:23 Otolia wrote:Once again, KwarK attitude in banning makes me very uncomfortable. I'm in favor of banning people for their stupid idea but you have to be very respectful while doing so but KwarK seems to channel his anger (justified or not) through his moderation. What the fuck? Have you read what those people wrote? Of course he is angry, any normal person would be... it disgusts me that you think KwarK is in the wrong with being mad at those pests called "humans". "Every human is human and I think you should be ban for thinking some are less human than others." Would that sentence work as your ban reason ? Because that's what you said, and I fervent paragon of egality cannot accept that. See how I mixed my feelings into decision ? When someone is expressing a disgust towards someone else, I have trouble imagining him having a clear head and being able to go pass these feelings and act justly. So yes I am questioning myself about the reason why KwarK keeps moderating threads were his feelings are getting the best of him because this isn't the first time (last time I noticed was a debate about gender which he moderated quite harshly). I am probably more interested and more informed regarding rape culture etc than any other moderator. It's not a topic that most of our demographic have much awareness of. I moderate those topics for the same reason that the guys who play SC on a high level moderate the strategy forums, because I know my shit. In this case, knowing my shit means knowing the outcomes of the mentality perpetuated by the people I moderated today, it means understanding just how many rapists there are out there, how many women they rape, how few every get prosecuted or even reported. With that in mind my approach to these topics is entirely rational. Like I said, we already had that discussion. This isn't me disagreeing with the bans you delivered but with the way you did it : Show nested quote +Reason: Your stance of "as a man I am physically programmed to fuck as many women as possible and an unfortunately that means I may inadvertently rape a few but that's just how it is" makes me physically uncomfortable. I dislike that I share a website with you. I dislike that I share a gender with you. Please rethink your life. Everything is fine here until the last two sentences. Taken separately those are fine but combine with the rest, it just looks like you are imposing yours views unto him. I can't accept that because I think everyone is entitled to its opinion (and that's an opinion about how to live one's life - despicable and anti-social but still an opinion) but it's not a huge issue , whereas your lack of diplomacy makes me very uncomfortable. You probably knows why a guy like him would post that, so why are you antagonizing him like this ? I don't mind him being kicked out of the website but I mind when you can't take 2 mins to try to explain to him why his opinion isn't acceptable socially. Without that the most likely consequence of the ban will be him being comforted in the idea that he rules over the world and per extension women. Which is not what you want ! Social work takes much more than just harsh social punishment. And TL despite having a good moderating corpse lacks the educating part, and maybe you feel it isn't TL moderators role to do that but I can't help but think that a small effort could sometimes makes things better.
If someone can't figure out for themselves as to why saying certain things isn't socially acceptable I think it's a waste of time trying to explain it to them either, just ban and move on, now seriously if you want to continue this discussion, website feedback.
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On August 24 2012 04:44 tofucake wrote:
in the end it doesn't really matter since commandment #1 exists
Very true, that one does tend to be forgotten by some people on tl. Also nice icon tofu.
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