# Why was I suspended? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [July 26, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287 "2009-07-26T03:07:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/41 "2009-07-26T16:19:40Z")
> [@Hal\_Briston](#): > > Can we just cut to the banning already? What’s your hurry? You never heard of foreplay? ---
**Author:** ![sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/42 "2009-07-26T16:25:01Z")
> [@SkipMagic](#): > > You earned both, all by your lonesome. The insult was mangling another user’s name into “shitdan”; the suspension was a result of telling us to take our warnings and stuff them. You don’t want to play by the rules here, fine, you don’t have to post. But as long as you do post here, you will confine your insults to the Pit or you will end up without any posting privileges at all. And I reject that. It is clear for anyone with two brain cells, from the context and from my clarification, that it was not meant as an insult and that it was not an insult. The thread was not in any way about that poster and it was totally a side issue so it would not make any sense for it to be intended as an insult. Nobody took issue with that until you had to come in and piss on a technicality. My cat could moderate better than that. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/43 "2009-07-26T16:36:51Z")
You can reject it all you’d like, but frankly, the only person who’s swallowing your story is you. Your cat, however, is welcome to fill out an application. We promise not to hold his roommate against him. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/44 "2009-07-26T16:41:28Z")
**sailor** : For years there has been a rule that it is not acceptable to alter a poster’s name. I don’t know if the rule is written down (I could check the rules, but I don’t feel like it), but it exists. Changing names used to be common, but then we were notified that it would no longer be tolerated. Now, I haven’t read the thread in question. You may have not intended to insult. But you did. That in itself isn’t a big issue. You get a warning, and you don’t do it again. But then you told the Mod to ‘stuff it’. This is not the correct response to a Mod Warning. If you disagree, then go offline to discuss it. I think you and I have disagreed on some things. I think we have agreed on others. I’m not one who wants to see you gone. But your current course of action will have that result. Try to understand the Mod’s point of view. (They’ve pointed out the name-changing offense, and your rather abrasive response to the warning.) You don’t have to agree with it, but you should understand it. And then let it go. The only outcome if you persist in your course will be that you will be banned. This may be what you want. Now. But you might change your mind later. ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/45 "2009-07-26T16:49:52Z")
> [@Hal\_Briston](#): > > Can we just cut to the banning already? +1 Some people just never learn. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/46 "2009-07-26T17:57:04Z")
> [@sailor](#): > > I do not remember ever interacting with you. Why do you feel the need to attack me here? Are you trying to score asskissing points? What attack? As you say, we’ve never interacted. Personally I don’t care if you are banned or not. > [@](#): > > With your history of meltdowns and mental instability on this board … Okay, NOW I care. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/47 "2009-07-26T18:00:29Z")
> [@sailor](#): > > With your history of meltdowns and mental instability on this board it seems you would be better served by STFU because, while a few might be glad to see me go, I have no doubt more people would be glad to see you go. You may be surprised to learn that you’re not allowed to insult other posters in ATMB. Don’t do this again. ---
**Author:** ![Sapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/48 "2009-07-26T18:03:37Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > …I trust you’ll be apologizing to **TubaDiva** … Comedy Lawrencium ---
**Author:** ![Sapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/49 "2009-07-26T18:07:47Z")
sailor. C’mon. I like you, man. This is the oldest trick in their book. Don’t fall for it. They get you on nothing and wait for you to fight it knowing that you will make some real offense at it. Then they get for that one and the old bull is forgotten. Stop now. Plus, telling TPTB to stuff it (twice) is a sure way to get suspended/banned. You knew that. Grab that cat and a laser pointer and step away from the computer. Don’t worry, playing with him is not the same as child abuse, no matter what some people say. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/50 "2009-07-26T18:20:02Z")
'Bye, **sailor**. Regards, Shitdan ---
**Author:** ![sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/51 "2009-07-26T18:55:13Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > You may be surprised to learn that you’re not allowed to insult other posters in ATMB. Don’t do this again. It has been a long time since I was surprised by anything around here so I am not surprised to see posters can come in asking for my banning and I am not allowed to remind one of his colorful posting history. ---
**Author:** ![sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/52 "2009-07-26T19:03:17Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > **sailor** : For years there has been a rule that it is not acceptable to alter a poster’s name. I don’t know if the rule is written down (I could check the rules, but I don’t feel like it), but it exists. Changing names used to be common, but then we were notified that it would no longer be tolerated. > > Now, I haven’t read the thread in question. You may have not intended to insult. But you did. That in itself isn’t a big issue. You get a warning, and you don’t do it again. But then you told the Mod to ‘stuff it’. This is not the correct response to a Mod Warning. If you disagree, then go offline to discuss it. > > I think you and I have disagreed on some things. I think we have agreed on others. I’m not one who wants to see you gone. But your current course of action will have that result. > > Try to understand the Mod’s point of view. (They’ve pointed out the name-changing offense, and your rather abrasive response to the warning.) You don’t have to agree with it, but you should understand it. > > And then let it go. The only outcome if you persist in your course will be that you will be banned. This may be what you want. Now. But you might change your mind later. **Johnny L.A.** and \*\*Sapo \*\*, thank you for your kind and reasonable words. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/53 "2009-07-26T19:05:03Z")
> [@sailor](#): > > It has been a long time since I was surprised by anything around here so I am not surprised to see posters can come in asking for my banning and I am not allowed to remind one of his colorful posting history. Fair point. **Peter Morris** , you can stop this tangent also. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/54 "2009-07-26T19:56:52Z")
I didn’t ask for his banning. As for tangents, everything I said was in direct response to points raised by the OP. ---
**Author:** ![PuddingCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b4bc9f/32.png) [@PuddingCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PuddingCat)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/55 "2009-07-26T20:08:56Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > 'Bye, **sailor**. > > Regards, > Shitdan And this is legit? ---
**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:** [July 26, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/56 "2009-07-26T20:11:16Z")
Oh, Shodan’s just quoting that back to sailor. It’s one of the nice things sailor said that led to his suspension. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/57 "2009-07-26T20:55:20Z")
Oh, that’s alright then. So long as goading is no longer considered ‘trolling.’ Or in Shodan’s words: “I forgot. It’s always different when someone else does it.” ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/58 "2009-07-26T21:14:04Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > 'Bye, **sailor**. > > Regards, > Shitdan Actually, I don’t think this is appropriate. This isn’t the Pit, and I don’t see how goading contributes anything to the thread. If you want to add something worthwhile to the thread, please do so; otherwise, let’s leave out the taunts and the pushes for **sailor** (or any user–doesn’t matter who it is) to cross the line. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveroptic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiveroptic/32/8257_2.png) [@Fiveroptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveroptic)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/59 "2009-07-26T21:16:11Z")
Might wanna send a memo to your co-admin, then. ---
**Author:** ![Sapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287/60 "2009-07-26T21:19:13Z")
> [@trmatthe](#): > > And this is legit? I guess you can always insult yourself. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-suspended/504287.md?page=4)