To receive opinion and judgement from my fellow posters is one thing, but to be officially told that I should be ashamed of myself is quite another. I can’t let this go unanswered.
I responded to a decision of someone out there in cyberspace. I find the choice of a screen name that undoubtedly brings to mind September 11, 2001, to the vast majority of this board unacceptable. I remind you that the SDMB reserves the right to declare screen names unacceptable for whatever reason. My position on this matter may not be in agreement with others, and I accept that, but pitting people and other posters for their views and actions is the very essence of the pit. As far as I’m concerned, I’m completely in line with the general guidelines of the pit.
How do you know that him is a him? Assumptions about gender have often been proven wrong here. In any case how much do we know of anyone who we pit here? Furthermore, I take issue with your characterization of aggressive hostility. Saluting someone with a hearty fuck you is so common to almost become meaningless.
So are we to to accept the fact that our views on another poster’s action/actions require moderation?
Given the partiality that you have displayed here, this warning can only suggest that you’re gunning for me.
And while we are on you and partiality, mind explaining why you backed EJsGirl when she attacked Mehitabel in ATMB? There are specific rules on attacking people in that thread aren’t there?
Let me be clear. I’m not pitting you for your views. I’m pitting you for irresponsible mod behavior.
Well, I thought her behaviour was spot on, and that your thread was an obnoxious piece of shit.
You’re really trying to stir the pot here, aren’t you?
BTW - unless you’ve suddenly morphed into a member of the boards administration, your opinion about other peoples user names is worth dick all, even if you are a paying member.
Seconded. If you just let it drop now, and never bring up the subject for a while, and cool off a bit, this’ll blow over and will likely be mostly forgotten. If you keep posting, it’ll probably blow up rather then over.
Oh shut the fuck up. USAMA hasn’t made a single post yet, and you’re already tarring him by association. There’s an expression for that: judging a book by its cover. At least wait until USAMA makes a post or hundred before bringing him to the Pit.
Would you feel the same way about a poster named McVeigh? Or BinLaden? Knowing that there are many, many people with those family names who do not participate in terrorist acts?
Don’t let those naysayers discourage, you, Grienspace, fight the power! Escalate your resistance, maintain your position. Go, Grienspace, fly now, go, go, go, go!
I did not for one second think 9/11 or Osama bin Laden when I saw “USAMA” on the front page. Maybe I’m in the minority or maybe I’m just not looking for conspiracies at every turn.
By the way, are you aware that you have the same name as a certain German Renaissance painter, some of whose work could be considered highly offensive by those with delicate sensibilities? You ought to change your nick right away. I hear “Jughead” is up for grabs.
I’m guess the Lifetime Achievement in Asshattery Award. It will the first time it will be given for a 24 hour posting period, but it’s certainly well earned.