# Why was Seven banned? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [July 28, 2009, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610 "2009-07-28T22:53:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/181 "2009-07-29T13:43:49Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > No, not everyone. **Seven** wanted to be banned. He/she got his/her wish. For once in my life, I don’t see a problem with a banning, and I tend to be a bit more critical of many mod actions than the average Doper. Indicated by starting a thread about the Snarkpit which may have been silly but was within the rules? Or by starting a thread to ask why that thread was closed? They felt he was thumbing his nose at the rules which reflects on their insecurity than on **Seven**. How does any of that indicate a desire to be banned? Why would **Seven** volunteer to organise the old threads into something readable if he was opposed to this board? Regards, The Name in the Upper Left Corner of the Post ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/182 "2009-07-29T13:44:18Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > **Seven** wanted to be banned. He/she got his/her wish. Cite to Seven’s ban request? ---
**Author:** ![starwarsfreek42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@starwarsfreek42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/starwarsfreek42)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/183 "2009-07-29T13:44:31Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > No, not everyone. **Seven** wanted to be banned. He/she got his/her wish. For once in my life, I don’t see a problem with a banning, and I tend to be a bit more critical of many mod actions than the average Doper. > > FWIW, and it ain’t worth much. > > Regards, > Shodan I sort of doubt \*\*Seven \*\*wanted to be banned, but the fact is that even if he \*did \*want to be banned, a suspension would have been more appropriate for the minor crimes he committed. Is quoting people against the rules? Is quoting people in sigs against the rules? **swf42** : against the rules. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/184 "2009-07-29T13:50:02Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > No, not everyone. **Seven** wanted to be banned. He/she got his/her wish. For once in my life, I don’t see a problem with a banning, and I tend to be a bit more critical of many mod actions than the average Doper. > > FWIW, and it ain’t worth much. > > Regards, > Shodan Ok, one lone agree-er… And he did not want to be banned. ---
**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:** [July 29, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/185 "2009-07-29T14:01:31Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > No, not everyone. **Seven** wanted to be banned. And here, ladies and gentlemen, Shodan displays the sort of logic, insight and perception that have made his reputation here at the Dope what it is today. In other words, cite? ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/186 "2009-07-29T14:14:56Z")
Well, to be fair, it’s based partly on his posts on another messageboard, to which I won’t link. And the mod and somebody upthread have linked to some of the other indications. If you want to play the cite-the-unciteable-or-I’ll-pitch-a-tantrum game, knock yourself out. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Promethea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Promethea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Promethea)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/187 "2009-07-29T14:18:39Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > Well, to be fair, it’s based partly on his posts on another messageboard, to which I won’t link. > > Regards, > Shodan Anyone spot any irony in this? ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/188 "2009-07-29T14:19:28Z")
Seven has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of the SDMB on giraffeboards but never expressed a desire to be banned. Regards, TheNameintheUpperLeftCornerofthePost ---
**Author:** ![wmfellows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c2a13f/32.png) [@wmfellows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wmfellows)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/189 "2009-07-29T14:21:06Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > No, not everyone. **Seven** wanted to be banned. He/she got his/her wish. For once in my life, I don’t see a problem with a banning, and I tend to be a bit more critical of many mod actions than the average Doper. > > FWIW, and it ain’t worth much. > > Regards, > Shodan Mmmmmmm. Unless my memory fails, this part “I tend to be a bit more critical of many mod actions” is only valid in terms of your constant whinging on about posters whose politics annoy you, and your perception of leftist slant in banning. I wonder what the chances are this fellow isn’t of your political slant. * * * Regardless, starwars has it right. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/190 "2009-07-29T14:26:32Z")
Personally, I’m not sorry to see him go. He was a dumb fuck, and he reminded me of Lib around the time of that stupid “different town” post. In so saying, quoting **TD** in his sig was _hilarious_. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/191 "2009-07-29T14:28:26Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > Well, to be fair, it’s based partly on his posts on another messageboard, to which I won’t link. And the mod and somebody upthread have linked to some of the other indications. > > If you want to play the cite-the-unciteable-or-I’ll-pitch-a-tantrum game, knock yourself out. > > Regards, > Shodan Okay. I’ll see your ‘I can’t quote because he said it on a different board.’ and raise you one ‘that is complete and utter tripe.’ In no thread on GB, Domebo or elsewhere has Seven expressed a desire to get himself banned. In addition, he has expressed a very firm opinion that he would not look well on others intentionally getting themselves banned on his behalf. However, as you are a member at GB, I will happily start a thread there and accept any proof you have to offer. There are no linking restrictions there so you won’t have any difficulty presenting whatever the hell post it is you’re referring to. ---
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/192 "2009-07-29T14:40:02Z")
> [@Promethea](#): > > …snip…“we just don’t give a shit what you all think” …snip… Ding ding ding!! There’s the correct answer! And **Shodan** , you’re just pissed because **seven** called you shitdan. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/193 "2009-07-29T14:43:10Z")
I believe this banning was unjustified, and should be reversed. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/194 "2009-07-29T14:46:51Z")
> [@Xploder](#): > > Ding ding ding!! There’s the correct answer! > > And **Shodan** , you’re just pissed because **seven** called you shitdan. No, that was **sailor**. But they had similar motives. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/195 "2009-07-29T14:48:46Z")
Shodan: Thread started. At your convenience, kindly provide the information requested or admit here that there is no such evidence. Or simply say nothing (as I believe you will). Either way, I wanted to give you the opportunity to prove you’re not really a dishonest trolling coward. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/196 "2009-07-29T14:50:03Z")
> [@HongKongFooey](#): > > Seven has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of the SDMB on giraffeboards but never expressed a desire to be banned. > > Regards, > TheNameintheUpperLeftCornerofthePost This is basically what I mean. I am not claiming he stated expressly that he wanted to be banned. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/197 "2009-07-29T14:50:29Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > No, that was **sailor**. But they had similar motives. > > Regards, > Shodan My mistake then. Regardless of who said it, it was funny as hell. And accurate too! ---
**Author:** ![AllWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AllWalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllWalker)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/198 "2009-07-29T14:55:49Z")
Moderators: There is a thread about Seven’s banning here. There is one in each of the splinter forums. There is one in the snarkpit. And from what I can gather, the closet thing to a “yes, good call, mods,” I could find was that Seven should have been suspended, maybe. That is a lot of people saying you are wrong. And I am one of them. The Teeming Millions & Friends all agree on this point. You have overreacted. I advice reversing the decision, apologising, then pretending it never happened. Not that that will work, but it is your best shot. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/199 "2009-07-29T14:57:49Z")
Apparently, gathering is not your strong suit. I think you’ll find that most of the Teeming Millions & Friends don’t really give a shit, incidentally. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610/200 "2009-07-29T15:09:55Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > This is basically what I mean. I am not claiming he stated expressly that he wanted to be banned. So you interpret expression of dissatisfaction as a desire to be banned. Interesting. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610.md?page=11)