# Ok, I'll do it (Twickster thread closing thread closed) **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [May 15, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963 "2012-05-15T03:49:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/21 "2012-05-15T13:00:52Z")
> [@NineToTheSky](#): > > It is interesting that this post (#206 in the ‘Why was the Twickster ATMB thread closed?’ thread) was edited by **TubaDiva**. > > \*No. You misunderstood. I WILL NOT fall on my sword, and my “dial it back a few” was meant to let this cocksucker know I can get primitive on his sorry ass. > > Now, let’s let this poor ass piece of shit call me out. > > I’m ready and as I said: Any time, any place, rot. > Last edited by TubaDiva; Today at 04:23 AM. \* Ha! No kidding. If that’s what Tuba left in, you gotta wonder what she took out. And she can’t say “no one reported it, so that’s why I didn’t notice” either. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/22 "2012-05-15T13:13:37Z")
I believe all Tuba removed was some personally identifying info (his full name), and IMO, she was correct to do so. I reported that he’d put it in (and I’m sure others did too). ---
**Author:** ![Snickers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Snickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snickers)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/23 "2012-05-15T13:16:34Z")
This is just nonsensical. We’re allowed to raise issues and hash out concerns with board moderation in only one place: ATMB. That’s entirely what these three threads have been about. Oh, except we can’t. Because according to **TubaDiva** , these threads aren’t appropriate for ATMB either, for some reason. “Bashing each other,” I guess. I’m not seeing it - I’m seeing concerned members raising issues about board moderation that, as per usual, are and will be ignored. Sure, people could be using different language. I posit that that’s been done before; we’ve tried to be polite, we’ve tried to raise issues constructively. And it’s been ignored. Now we’re frustrated. Is it any wonder we start yelling? In the end though, it won’t matter. Same old, same old. It’s too bad. ---
**Author:** ![srzss05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@srzss05](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/srzss05)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/24 "2012-05-15T13:20:32Z")
> [@WhyNot](#): > > Perhaps I’m wrong, but it didn’t sound like they knew. Maybe not wrong, but I’m pretty sure most know the situation but were playing “innocent”. Possibly one or two were genuinely confused, but that’s it. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/25 "2012-05-15T13:21:51Z")
> [@Fenris](#): > > I believe all Tuba removed was some personally identifying info (his full name), and IMO, she was correct to do so. I reported that he’d put it in (and I’m sure others did too). Ah, ok. Maybe it’s time to assign a mod specifically to Quasi. He’s at least as important as the “Game of Thrones”, no? ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/26 "2012-05-15T13:29:12Z")
> [@Snickers](#): > > Oh, except we can’t. Because according to **TubaDiva** , these threads aren’t appropriate for ATMB either, for some reason. “Bashing each other,” I guess. I’m not seeing it - I’m seeing concerned members raising issues about board moderation that, as per usual, are and will be ignored. What’s funny is that for all the heavy handed, ham-fisted moderation in ATMB, there’s never, _ever_ any moderation of the obvious threadshitting that goes on by the “Mods must never be critizised types” who enjoy shitting up ATMB threads so they’re closed. Per Twickster a few days ago > [@In MPSIMS, is it threadshitting to disagree with the OP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-mpsims-is-it-threadshitting-to-disagree-with-the-op/621608/3): > > Threadshitting is defined as coming into a thread and dismissing the topic itself, for instance by telling people they are morons to be discussing the topic. Thus it’s actually a very specific behavior. > > OP: I like kitties. > Threadshitting: Y’all need to get a life. Enough of these freaking kitty threads. People who like kitties are assholes. > Not threadshitting: I hate kitties and prefer ferrets. OP: Mod X was wrong to give this mod note and it really pissed me off. Threadshitting: Being a mod on this board has got to be one of the most thankless tasks on the planet. You should be grateful she (or any mod) deigns to spend the time wading through the shitstorm of delicate egos and adult tantrums they have to deal with. If you get a mod beat down (and I’ve had a few) take your whipping and move on, don’t stand there howling and complaining and smearing snot all over your shirt like a tard. It’s only a message board. It doesn’t clothe you or feed you, do your dishes or mow your lawn. If you hate the modding that much get another board. Not Threadshitting: I think Mod X was wrong for mod noting you as you should have been officially Warned. I’ve never once seen a mod asskisser warned for threadshitting. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/27 "2012-05-15T13:32:47Z")
I haven’t really been involved with these threads, but reading through them I have two main reactions: 1. We should be allowed to Pit moderators. It would let people blow off steam in an appropriate location without constantly dragging all this crap into ATMB. 2. **Quasi** should have been warned for his last few posts in the closed thread. I can’t imagine that anyone else on the boards could have made those posts and got away without a warning. I understand that he has special circumstances, but if we’re not supposed to have to put up with being called names and threatened by other posters, I think that should apply to all posters. IMO. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/28 "2012-05-15T13:45:31Z")
> [@NineToTheSky](#): > > It is interesting that this post (#206 in the ‘Why was the Twickster ATMB thread closed?’ thread) was edited by **TubaDiva**. > > \*No. You misunderstood. I WILL NOT fall on my sword, and my “dial it back a few” was meant to let this cocksucker know I can get primitive on his sorry ass. > > Now, let’s let this poor ass piece of shit call me out. > > I’m ready and as I said: Any time, any place, rot. > Last edited by TubaDiva; Today at 04:23 AM. \* Yes, I edited out his real life name. Which is routine here. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/29 "2012-05-15T13:56:10Z")
> [@MsWhatsit](#): > > 1. **Quasi** should have been warned for his last few posts in the closed thread. I can’t imagine that anyone else on the boards could have made those posts and got away without a warning. I understand that he has special circumstances, but if we’re not supposed to have to put up with being called names and threatened by other posters, I think that should apply to all posters. IMO. I really like Quasi, but I agree that he and Grantham should both be sternly warned for the attacks at the end of that last thread. He’s usually the first person here to say that he should be treated no differently than any other poster, so why do so? Nobody is saying that Quasi should be banned or anything, just given a warning. Grantham, however, has no excuse and has been warned in the past for attacking Quasi. After this last bout, I’m not sure he deserves to retain his posting privileges here. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/30 "2012-05-15T14:05:51Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > Yes, I edited out his real life name. Which is routine here. If you’re following along with the discussion, could you PLEASE participate? We’ve now spent 6 days asking you questions, and you haven’t answered a damn one of them. If you’re not allowed to do so, could you at least tell us that? “Sorry, Ed and the rest of the staff are discussing this matter, which is why moderation has not commented on this situation. Once we come to a satisfactory conclusion, we’ll clue everyone in.” If there’s not a discussion going on in the background, I can’t for the life of me figure out why you’re standing on the sideline, other than just sheer contempt for your voluntary job. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/31 "2012-05-15T14:07:33Z")
> [@Ionizer](#): > > WTF is going on there?? I do believe that Quasi does ‘have a solid’ here, so to speak. Lucky guy to be so special, I guess. Threatening behavior without repercussion? This will become kind of a legend, I bet. And not in any good way. > > Why no warning, or even Mod note?! Care to be specific, Tuba? Can you do that, please? Obviously, the coin came up tails. They never warn if it comes up tails. ---
**Author:** ![Myrnalene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@Myrnalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Myrnalene)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/32 "2012-05-15T14:14:16Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > Yes, I edited out his real life name. Which is routine here. So, y’all are reading the thread but don’t see fit to comment on any of the concerns raised in the _three_ threads about this? Once again, at least two rings of this three ring circus could have been avoided. _You_ could have stopped it, if you guys weren’t so entrenched in your mods vs the rest of the board mentality. The forum says it’s for “all questions, comments, and complaints about the SDMB”, will you just be changing it to the “you may as well be posting into a vacuum, cause lulz we don’t give a shit about you guys and we’ve stopped even pretending to care”? Or is that just supposed to be understood without having to say it? Why are you even still doing this job, seriously? Do you do _anything_ any more but roll your eyes in disgust at the unwashed masses and pray that they shut up? ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/33 "2012-05-15T14:15:59Z")
> [@Myrnalene](#): > > Why are you even still doing this job, seriously? Do you do _anything_ any more but roll your eyes in disgust at the unwashed masses and pray that they shut up? They must get really nice coffee mugs. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/34 "2012-05-15T14:25:12Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > Yes, I edited out his real life name. Which is routine here. If a mod edits another’s post it should by policy to use the box underneath with why it was edited. Should clear up any confusion. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/35 "2012-05-15T14:26:11Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > If you (not any you specifically, member of the Teeming Millions you), if you want to have personal fistfights with another member of the Teeming Millions, there is a forum to do that. > > That forum is not About This Message Board, where we hope people will behave – and even disagree – in a civil manner. > > The thread degenerated into people just bashing one another and was closed, that’s what we do when that happens. > > If you have a need to fight with someone else on this message board, take it to the Pit. OK - dumb but honestly meant question. Why not move the thread to the Pit rather than close it? That seems the normal course of action for threads that start outside ATMB. Is it because of the thread being begun about a moderator? ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/36 "2012-05-15T14:33:50Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > If a mod edits another’s post it should by policy to use the box underneath with why it was edited. Should clear up any confusion. What? And make more work for our noble mods? Don’t you people realize how hard they work, how little they’re paid, how under-appreciated their efforts are? You should get down on your hands and knees to do them homage, and maybe give them a blowjob or two, but instead you’re in here bitching about the times (very rare, I may add) they fuck up. Why don’t you start a few threads praising the mods for a change, instead of finding work for them to do? ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/37 "2012-05-15T14:48:54Z")
> [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](#): > > What? And make more work for our noble mods? Don’t you people realize how hard they work, how little they’re paid, how under-appreciated their efforts are? You should get down on your hands and knees to do them homage, and maybe give them a blowjob or two, but instead you’re in here bitching about the times (very rare, I may add) they fuck up. Why don’t you start a few threads praising the mods for a change, instead of finding work for them to do? I don’t do blow jobs. How about a handy? ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/38 "2012-05-15T15:12:54Z")
Okay, we’re sorting things out here. Grantham has been dealt with. He’s been banned. There’s evidence that Grantham is someone who has been stalking Quasi in real life. This goes back to when Quasi was working at the local hospital. They had an incident in the ER when Quasi was attempting to treat this guy’s wife and the man (who was impaired in some fashion, possibly drunk) physically attacked Quasi and other hospital staffers. They arrested the man and I believe Quasi wound up getting a restraining order against him as well. “Grantham” has been posting nasty comments to Quasi’s blog and making harassing phone calls to him at home as well. Our bad for not catching this sooner but we did not make the connection until just now. Will also talk to Quasi – he was goaded but he should have reported it and not blown up. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/39 "2012-05-15T15:14:38Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > I don’t do blow jobs. How about a handy? I’ve got $5. I don’t pay more than $5 for a handy. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963/40 "2012-05-15T15:14:42Z")
Well that’s one of the creepier things that have taken place on this board (I hope). Thanks for the update, Tuba. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-do-it-twickster-thread-closing-thread-closed/621963.md?page=3)