So, i have recently come out of hiding. Mainly, due to boredom. I have not posted terribly much. However, a friend of mine mentioned me today that I should be banned because he thinks that all of my posts since my re-emergence border on spam. However, he thinks that the reason I have [i]not[/i] been banned is because of my Mythic status.
Now, as I've not come to the forums for quite a long time(to me), I have no idea if this seems to be a plausible, prevalent phenomenon.
What do you think?
EDIT: argh! accursed character limit in the title bar!
[Edited on 04.01.2009 9:20 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] A Celtic Tiger I haven't seen a Mythic member blacklisted. Because they don't do anything to deserve that.[/quote] Batzer was just blacklisted the other day,and he was Mythic. Although there was something fishy to me about it,his post was way out of character.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lord Snakie [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Thanatos 117 I would hope not. We are all members, and I've always spoken out against the whole title system in itself. I would be happy if we all were just titled as members. There is no need for special treatment.[/quote]I agree with you wholeheartedly, but wishing doesn't make what you wish for true. Member titles are a gauge to the moderators on the trustworthiness of the member in question. I wish that they weren't there as much as you do, but wishing doesn't work, as I said before. They're here, and their side effects are going to remain as long as they do. (Remember, this is based on what I've gleaned from a few moderators; I could be wholly inaccurate, and most likely am for several particular moderators)[/quote] impurity thinks you stink. fisting yourself would probably be better than what you're doing now on this forum trying to talk.
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I haven't seen a Mythic member blacklisted. Because they don't do anything to deserve that.
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It comes down to this - is removing this person beneficial to the community? If someone posts amazing threads 90% of the time, then trolls 10% of the time, chances are I'll give them chances.... >_> Most mythic members are long time institutions in the community, they're important to withold the sense of community and they're part of the experience. So that has a bearing sometimes. But as soon as they cross the line, just like anyone else, they're gone. --------------------------- That's how it used to be, actually. Back when I recognised the mythics and being mythic wasn't a blue title bar but reputation and influence. Now I don't really know mythic from regular. The Ninja's of today are less involved with the actual community functioning; posting and contributing and whatnot. I feel much less weighted than I did in the past. Nuking threads in 2006 would lead to people blocking each other over MSN, ugly XBL encounters and destruction of friendships - but now I'm distant enough, unknown enough to not step on toes. So no. We were always pretty impartial, or tried our best to be (inb4 snide comment by elmicker or Shai), but it's easier nowadays. [Edited on 04.01.2009 9:38 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Thanatos 117 I would hope not. We are all members, and I've always spoken out against the whole title system in itself. I would be happy if we all were just titled as members. There is no need for special treatment.[/quote]I agree with you wholeheartedly, but wishing doesn't make what you wish for true. Member titles are a gauge to the moderators on the trustworthiness of the member in question. I wish that they weren't there as much as you do, but wishing doesn't work, as I said before. They're here, and their side effects are going to remain as long as they do. (Remember, this is based on what I've gleaned from a few moderators; I could be wholly inaccurate, and most likely am for several particular moderators)
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it's all about who you know lol
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I, personally, trust Mythic status members more; well, anybody that's higher than a Honorable member. I don't even trust myself. : ) But, your history on this forum is a good reason to trust someone. However, if a Mythic status member begins to troll forums, I am sure a mod would not stop at banning him. But, if you are a Mythic status member that does that, chances are you are trying to get banned just for fun, or derank your status. [Edited on 04.02.2009 9:00 PM PDT]
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I would hope not. We are all members, and I've always spoken out against the whole title system in itself. I would be happy if we all were just titled as members. There is no need for special treatment.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kilroy Are the moderators more tolerant of the misbehavior of highly ranked member [/quote] Yes.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lord Snakie Sometimes the elders of the forums seem to be given a bit more leeway by the moderators, this is true. This, however, doesn't mean that they won't be punished; it just means that the more minor infractions will sometimes be overlooked. Do something bad enough and you will [i]always[/i] be punished. (This, by the way, is based on a collective knowledge of what mods have said in the past... this is in no way proof-positive accurate.)[/quote] A perfect example of an idiot. Yourself. Do something not funny - get some fancy colors taken away. Love the new haircut btw. [Edited on 04.01.2009 9:26 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Exalted Mythic [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kilroy my Mythic status.[/quote] [url=http://i40.tinypic.com/jj6000.jpg][b]Sorry, brah[/b].[/url][/quote] You're a moron.
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I hope they are not more tolerant, no matter your status everyone should be treated equally. If anything long time users should be punished harder because they have been around long enough to know the rules.
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Sometimes the elders of the forums seem to be given a bit more leeway by the moderators, this is true. This, however, doesn't mean that they won't be punished; it just means that the more minor infractions will sometimes be overlooked. Do something bad enough and you will [i]always[/i] be punished. EDIT: These members aren't given more leeway simply because they're Mythics or whatnot, it's generally because they have gained themselves some respect and the moderators in question know that they're generally trustworthy, intelligent people. A blowout here and there, thus, is usually able to be overlooked. (This, by the way, is based on a collective knowledge of what mods have said in the past... this is in no way proof-positive accurate.) [Edited on 04.01.2009 9:28 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kilroy my Mythic status.[/quote] [url=http://i40.tinypic.com/jj6000.jpg][b]Sorry, brah[/b].[/url] [Edited on 04.01.2009 9:23 PM PDT]
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The higher ranks are setting an example for lower ranked Members.... i used to be Heroic, so i would know