# Tell us why you will be banned under the new rules **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 24, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253 "2009-02-24T19:22:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/101 "2009-02-24T23:23:42Z")
> [@Bryan\_Ekers](#): > > I really think Jesus himself would have trouble forming an insult that was within reasonable civility _and_ had the entertainment value of the Pit that we formerly knew and loved but which has now been overshadowed by a sentiment of “if you don’t like it, get the fuck out.” I shall be very disappointed, for your sake, if “Shut the fuck up, you fucking troll,” is no longer acceptable. Just in case - y’know - he ever comes back. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/102 "2009-02-24T23:30:40Z")
For the record, that phrase is one of my own prouder coinages, and I think it should be officially grandfathered in, abusiveness be fucked. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/103 "2009-02-24T23:36:21Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > For the record, that phrase is one of my own prouder coinages, and I think it should be officially grandfathered in, abusiveness be fucked. Oops. You know what, **Cervaise** , that’s the second time I’ve improperly attributed a phrase of yours. I should, perhaps, be more careful next time. It would, of course, help if you would either a) stop coining phrases, or b) change your name to something possible for me to remember, such as **DingDong Witherspoon Bumblebee**. Up to you. Seriously, my apologies. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/104 "2009-02-24T23:39:53Z")
Heh. No sweat. Just peeing on one of my landmarks a little. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/105 "2009-02-24T23:44:00Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > Heh. No sweat. Just peeing on one of my landmarks a little. 😉 I’m sure that’s what you were aiming at, but what you hit was my neck. Now I suppose you’ll tell me it was raining. ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/106 "2009-02-24T23:59:57Z")
> [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](#): > > Please note Ed’s comments here: [Pit rules have been revised - About This Message Board - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=508033) > … > > I also note that there’s been very little comment about the other changes. I haven’t read those, either ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/107 "2009-02-25T00:04:41Z")
> [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](#): > > Do you really think that you are unable to insult other posters within bounds of reasonable civility? The absolute, utter stupidity of this new policy cannot possibly be summed up any better than in this amazing comment. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/108 "2009-02-25T00:04:44Z")
Ooooo. I want to abuse the Quote tags now. ---
**Author:** ![CannyDan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cannydan/32/548_2.png) [@CannyDan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CannyDan)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/109 "2009-02-25T00:13:12Z")
Ed, I too read for entertainment but rarely join the fray in the Pit. I see this rule (#2) as virtually certain to arbitrarily stifle participation, and thus reduce my entertainment. Sucks. We should be able to flame each other, insult each other, even abuse each other-- in this one special forum. After all, we are merely anonymous clusters of electrons. Anybody who can’t take some abuse from another anonymous pulse on the intarwebs really needs to stay home and hide behind the couch. Or at least restrict themselves to boards discussing kittens and unicorns. I have no problem restricting discussions of Admin and Mod activities to ATMB, and requiring civility. No real need to Pit a discussion of some policy decision. However, it is possible for a Mod to Mod like a dick. Posters should be able to toast such. It really doesn’t happen all that often, and when it is done without justification, other posters swiftly support the mod. That should be enough for those mods with reasonably good judgement and skin of normal thickness. But to ensure complete protection, I would further suggest that Mods be given “mod names”-- effectively socks, used only for Mod duties. They could then retain their own persona for their normal posting. This would insulate Mods from crossover issues. It would completely remove the feeling or the claim that “you only say that because I complained about your Mod action in that other thread…”. It would prevent misunderstandings and hard feelings on both sides when inevitable disagreements over mod decisions occur. And it would let the posters (including hidden Mods) continue with their flamingly entertaining ways. Please? _(I’ve already got a pony.)_ ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/110 "2009-02-25T00:20:14Z")
I will be banned when, unable to tell a certain poster to fuck off, or fuck themselves, I go on and on about how I want them to fuck me I think I’ll title it “forget Out Of Body, I want to experience you in mine!” ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/111 "2009-02-25T00:21:08Z")
> [@CannyDan](#): > > But to ensure complete protection, I would further suggest that Mods be given “mod names”-- effectively socks, used only for Mod duties. They could then retain their own persona for their normal posting. This would insulate Mods from crossover issues. It would completely remove the feeling or the claim that “you only say that because I complained about your Mod action in that other thread…”. It would prevent misunderstandings and hard feelings on both sides when inevitable disagreements over mod decisions occur. > > And it would let the posters (including hidden Mods) continue with their flamingly entertaining ways. > > Please? > > _(I’ve already got a pony.)_ [This post by Czarcasm to kanicbird supports your “mod sock” idea, I think.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10861670&postcount=101) ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/112 "2009-02-25T00:23:57Z")
Why doesn’t Ed post more often? ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/113 "2009-02-25T00:28:45Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > Why doesn’t Ed post more often? 'Cause he’s a fuzzy kittycat. Personally, I liked him better when he was pretending we didn’t exist. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/114 "2009-02-25T00:30:06Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > 'Cause he’s a fuzzy kittycat. > > Personally, I liked him better when he was pretending we didn’t exist. Which is funny, because I still get that same feeling, except when he feels it’s time to play Zeus and rain bolts down upon our heads because he feels we need it, and because he can. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/115 "2009-02-25T00:32:31Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > Which is funny, because I still get that same feeling, except when he feels it’s time to play Zeus and rain bolts down upon our heads because he feels we need it, and because he can. It used to be that he pretended the whole board didn’t exist. We’d go YEARS at a time without hearing word one from Ed. Then CL bought the Reader and Ed wrote a book and now he’s here every freakin’ day and realizing that all of his stepkids here resent him and he can’t stand it because we’re challenging his authoriteh! ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253/116 "2009-02-25T00:48:06Z")
I’ll get banned because about the tenth time someone dies of boredom while reading one of my posts, TPTB will accuse me of wishing death on others just by posting. In fact, I’m not sure why I haven’t been banned already. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-will-be-banned-under-the-new-rules/487253.md?page=5)