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  1. Rye83

    Rye83 with pastrami Admin Secured Account Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Army

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    I understand both sides of the off-topic issue. Unfortunately this is one of those things that no matter what is done someone isn't going to be completely satisfied (or perhaps even displeased). I think we should just all let this one go and move on, it really isn't that big of an issue.
     
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    Rye83, Apr 26, 2017
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  2. Show Pony

    Show Pony DI Forum Patron Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    I think the security certificate for this site needed to be renewed.
     
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    Show Pony, May 1, 2022
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  3. Rye83

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    "Fake news" is a crime in the Philippines. I don't care that it is commonly used to imply something else. Questioning, claiming or implying someone is posting "fake news" when it has not been posted with the intent of intentionally spreading misinformation will result in an immediate ban when I see it, temporary at first (with varying lengths depending on the severity and context the words were used in), permanent if it continues to happen. I wish the orange clown in the US had never used the words and emboldened other leaders to criminalize free speech but this is the world we live in now.

    There is a right way and a wrong way to say you think information is incorrect or wrong. Saying "fake news" in the Philippines means "this information was posted with the criminal intent of purposely spreading false information to confuse people or spread propaganda". If this is not what you meant to say then don't use the words "fake news".

    With that being said I know that Mikal didn't use it in the legal context and was questioning if the information was accurate and current. The ban shouldn't be the standard full month for a temporary ban. I will lift it but everyone should please keep in mind the above two paragraphs. I don't really enjoy being a broken record and when I see those two words continuously being used it gets a bit irritating.
     
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    Rye83, May 9, 2020
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  4. DavyL200

    DavyL200 DI Forum Luminary ★ Global Mod ★ ★ Moderator ★ Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    Hopefully its been sorted to only once a day now. It was pointed out no one is interested in that nonsence on the forum.
     
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    DavyL200, Apr 22, 2019
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  5. Notmyrealname

    Notmyrealname DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    I don't particularly notice that ... I see the site as full of very nice people who help each other. I have learned so much from it. The cases where I feel a comment is unpleasant is in the very very very small minority.
     
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    Notmyrealname, Jun 18, 2017
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  6. Rye83

    Rye83 with pastrami Admin Secured Account Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Army

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    The job is sounding pretty solid at this point and I think, based off of a half drunken decision, I'll dedicate a year (possibly a bit more) to making money...if you are going to be sitting around doing nothing being bored you might as well be making money while doing it, right? :wink:
     
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    Rye83, Oct 16, 2016
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  7. Notmyrealname

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    I don't own this site nor moderate the Forum, so this is probably not my business. However I have a sense of fairness (not really a good thing to have in this senseless world) and note that in a thread (which I cannot find now) Mikal used the word 'false' in relation to the IMMEDIATE introduction of a new quarantine pass system by Gov. Delgamo. For that he appears to have been banned.

    Depending on how the word 'false' is used or the interpretation of the context in which it was used, he may have 'broken the rules' but in fact the information he commented on was 'inaccurate' at that time. The EO was NOT introduced with "immediate effect" on 5th May.

    This was NOT in any way the fault of the original poster as he supplied that information in good faith (if it was @DavyL200 then his expertise is to inform members of legislation before most of us have a clue). It seems someone in the Governor's office jumped the gun.

    Mikal has made some excellent contributions in his postings and is no way an ON type (you will remember him!).

    Perhaps his ban could be reconsidered if the moderators wish to do so. Or I could volunteer to take his place in the best spirit of 'Spartacus' (hmmm .... although I recall that didn't work out too well).
     
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    Notmyrealname, May 9, 2020
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  8. PatO

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    Too much politics and religion, God haters and Trump haters. The old forum used to have rules preventing extremism. Just my less than humble opinion.
     
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    PatO, Jun 18, 2017
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  9. Rye83

    Rye83 with pastrami Admin Secured Account Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Army

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    Sorry that I didn't give you a warning. Had to move to new forum software. The old crap was constantly bugging out on me making it impossible to manage. Not to mention all the problems you guys were having with just the simple stuff (and it wasn't user error, it was crappy programming on VB's part).

    This software is called XenForo. Much nicer and easier to use. I haven't heard any complaints from people who use it. Only praise from other forum owners running this. I will be adding some mods and adjusting the style colors later on (maybe, I kind of like the black and blue).

    Again, I apologize for the abrupt change and putting you through all the troubles the last forum software caused.

    Take a look around and see what's different. Looks much easier to use and has some nice features.

    Remember that you need to do a password reset to log in.
     
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    Rye83, Oct 19, 2014
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