Spill Your Guts: What You Really Think About MB members

Key · 05-10-2012, 09:59 AM

You really don't get it, do you? It's not the avatar that's the issue, it's the fact that regardless of guidelines or rules, he can just do whatever the **** he wants and never seems to have to apologize or fix the problem. There's no reason all the other mods should have to follow a guideline, yet he doesn't have to. For some reason, people have just allowed him to be privileged around here, and quite frankly, it's annoying that people like you and some others around here seem that sucking his dick will put you on his good side.

anticipation · 05-10-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ki

You really don't get it, do you? It's not the avatar that's the issue, it's the fact that regardless of guidelines or rules, he can just do whatever the **** he wants and never seems to have to apologize or fix the problem. There's no reason all the other mods should have to follow a guideline, yet he doesn't have to. For some reason, people have just allowed him to be privileged around here, and quite frankly, it's annoying that people like you and some others around here seem that sucking his dick will put you on his good side.

Probably because without Urban this forum wouldn't resemble anything it currently does, and he's contributed more than you could in a lifetime. I don't give a **** if I'm on his good or bad side, he's earned the respect of those of us who remember what MB was like and what it has become.

Key · 05-10-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by anticipation

Probably because without Urban this forum wouldn't resemble anything it currently does, and he's contributed more than you could in a lifetime. I don't give a **** if I'm on his good or bad side, he's earned the respect of those of us who remember what MB was like and what it has become.

That doesn't excuse the fact that he's supposed to be setting an example for new members of the community. If he doesn't follow the rules around here, the new members notice that they can say whatever they want, but than they get in trouble for it. I don't see how that's very "structured" in terms of newcomers.

TheBig3 · 05-10-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ki

That doesn't excuse the fact that he's supposed to be setting an example for new members of the community. If he doesn't follow the rules around here, the new members notice that they can say whatever they want, but than they get in trouble for it. I don't see how that's very "structured" in terms of newcomers.

What do you propose he does instead?

anticipation · 05-10-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ki

That doesn't excuse the fact that he's supposed to be setting an example for new members of the community. If he doesn't follow the rules around here, the new members notice that they can say whatever they want, but than they get in trouble for it. I don't see how that's very "structured" in terms of newcomers.

I think the disconnect is that we are from a time when MB was pretty much a free-for-all in terms of discussion and language, and community ethics and standards were member-enforced as opposed to being uselessly posted and retributively maintained. I am a supporter of the notion that if you wish to become a respected member of a forum, you should learn the in's and out's of what is acceptable and what isn't from interactions with the community itself. When someone crossed the line, we let them know by taking them aside and warning them about their actions. No one set examples for me, or most older members here. We just learned about each other and dealt with our differences in witty, often times "insulting" or "offensive" ways, yet we still had discussions that were illuminating and fun.

FETCHER. · 05-10-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

You really don't get it, do you? It's not the avatar that's the issue, it's the fact that regardless of guidelines or rules, he can just do whatever the **** he wants and never seems to have to apologize or fix the problem. There's no reason all the other mods should have to follow a guideline, yet he doesn't have to. For some reason, people have just allowed him to be privileged around here, and quite frankly, it's annoying that people like you and some others around here seem that sucking his dick will put you on his good side.

It's annoying as hell people like you coming in here and crying like a little bitch over some pixels. Get a grip of your fucking life Milano.

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Originally Posted by tore

The ironic thing about posts like these is that they seem so bitter. You'll rip on Ki for "crying", yet he's actually being constructive in his criticism. You're the one who's only crying here. I think Urban can defend himself and doesn't need you to act butthurt towards any criticism of his actions.

Personally, I love Urban and think he's a great asset to a site and community which owes him a lot. Still, I agree with Ki that mods shouldn't troll newbs and, as I was the one to complain about Conan's avatar, of course I think Urban's avatar should be within the limits as well. I agree that there should be some flexibility regarding rules, but I feel mods should put forth a good example and when exercising his "right" to troll, he should do it towards people who know him rather than newbs.

This is generally speaking and completely disregarding context, though. I'll admit that if a newb was sufficiently douchy, I would care less about mods trolling him or her.

You know what Tore, you're right. I'm so devastated someone has complained about Urban, I literally JUST had time to post that gif. I've been so busy sucking his dick, you know?

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Originally Posted by Ki

That doesn't excuse the fact that he's supposed to be setting an example for new members of the community. If he doesn't follow the rules around here, the new members notice that they can say whatever they want, but than they get in trouble for it. I don't see how that's very "structured" in terms of newcomers.

He's on a musicforum!!! With an avatar a little too wide. He's hardly smoking crack infront young impressionable children. Jesus christ. You need to get your prioritys right man.

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Originally Posted by Sneer

Aren't you a brave one for standing up to the great, marauding force that is Urban.

I know the injustices of forum politics can wear down even the most stoic of posters, but seriously, suck it up. Get out more. Read a book. Go and live a little instead of bleating about a member's supposed flouting of the guidelines on a fucking music forum.

Amen sister.

Guybrush · 05-10-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FETCHER.

You know what Tore, you're right. I'm so devastated someone has complained about Urban, I literally JUST had time to post that gif. I've been so busy sucking his dick, you know?

And now you're butthurt and parading your dick sucking abilities.

Good job

FETCHER. · 05-10-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

And now you're butthurt and parading your dick sucking abilities.

Good job

I love your blatant sarcasm. It brings me great joy.

Sneer · 05-10-2012, 10:39 AM

Aren't you a brave one for standing up to the great, marauding force that is Urban.

I know the injustices of forum politics can wear down even the most stoic of posters, but seriously, suck it up. Get out more. Read a book. Go and live a little instead of bleating about a member's supposed flouting of the guidelines on a fucking music forum.

**Goofle** · 05-10-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sneer

Aren't you a brave one for standing up to the great, marauding force that is Urban.

I know the injustices of forum politics can wear down even the most stoic of posters, but seriously, suck it up. Get out more. Read a book. Go and live a little instead of bleating about a member's supposed flouting of the guidelines on a fucking music forum.

Agree with that, apart from the reading part.

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05-10-2012, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	You really don't get it, do you? It's not the avatar that's the issue, it's the fact that regardless of guidelines or rules, he can just do whatever the **** he wants and never seems to have to apologize or fix the problem. There's no reason all the other mods should have to follow a guideline, yet he doesn't have to. For some reason, people have just allowed him to be privileged around here, and quite frankly, it's annoying that people like you and some others around here seem that sucking his dick will put you on his good side.