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**sa1177** · 03-27-2006, 02:39 PM

I just don't get this...I have been scolded, had posts closed, deleted, changed, edited etc...never have I taken it personally. Sure it pisses you off when you feel what you are trying to say isn't being heard but some form of organization and monitoring is definetly necessary. Have you all seen the mess that is O'live forums? Having posted in many other forums on this site I cay safely say I feel Hap and the other MODS here perform their duties no differently then anyone else. If anything our MODS here are more relaxed then many others.

It's_GO_Time · 03-27-2006, 02:40 PM

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Well then I would like to say that Hap and the other mods have made this board far more enjoyable for me. Yes, I disagree with some of things they do but without them this board would be zero fun. I would also like to point out that while I like Hap and his posts most of the time I am certainly not in any support group. I think you should lay off the mods because their job is a labor of love and they are doing the best that they can.

Hap send your check to................Sugar Land Tx.

For the record, i don't have an issue with any other mod.

Also, although I would be "hap"py, I think it would be a loss for the board if hap was not around. My only contention is I personally think it is a bad move by this board to have him a mod . . . he is too controversial and uses it more than all the other mods put together.

I'm suprised hap wants to be a mod. He certainly can stand on his own when it comes to debating a point (even when he is wrong

). With as much as he gets into it with other posters, why have the "mod" label to add to the controversy. Fight with words mano a mano and let that stand rather than pull the mod card.

tradetheo · 03-27-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mediocre man

I really wish you would stop using this word (nazi). Fun threads are being closed because you continue to use offensive words that have a horrible meaning for many people.

This is the 1st time I used this word. What words have I used that are offensive? I don't think nazi is that offensive btw, unless you are one of those people who chose to take offense to words to just try and be a drama queen. People like you need to lighten up. I'm not supporting nazi's or what they did. What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

**Dan** · 03-27-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tradetheo

This is the 1st time I used this word. What words have I used that are offensive? I don't think nazi is that offensive btw, unless you are one of those people who chose to take offense to words to just try and be a drama queen. People like you need to lighten up. I'm not supporting nazi's or what they did. What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

I believe MM is talking about how no one can be taken serious when they're referencing anyone as a (insert term) nazi.

it shows a gross lack of knowledge about history, or at least an inability to appreciate the significance of the word and the use of it in any form.

blue32 · 03-27-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tradetheo

This is the 1st time I used this word. What words have I used that are offensive? I don't think nazi is that offensive btw, unless you are one of those people who chose to take offense to words to just try and be a drama queen. People like you need to lighten up. I'm not supporting nazi's or what they did. What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

Yeah, i dont see a problem with using the word nazi. It's not like he was referencing the hollocaust or anything. He was using the word as an anology of the situation. even if it might have been a bad analogy.... (whose opinion matters?)

Na·zi Audio pronunciation of "nazi" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (näts, nt-)
n. pl. Na·zis

1. A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, founded in Germany in 1919 and brought to power in 1933 under Adolf Hitler.
2. often nazi An adherent or advocate of policies characteristic of Nazism; a fascist.

It's_GO_Time · 03-27-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tradetheo

This is the 1st time I used this word. What words have I used that are offensive? I don't think nazi is that offensive btw, unless you are one of those people who chose to take offense to words to just try and be a drama queen. People like you need to lighten up. I'm not supporting nazi's or what they did. What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

No soup for you!

**Dan** · 03-27-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blue32

Yeah, i dont see a problem with using the word nazi. It's not like he was referencing the hollocaust or anything. He was using the word as an anology of the situation. even if it might have been a bad analogy.... (whose opinion matters?)

Na·zi Audio pronunciation of "nazi" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (näts, nt-)
n. pl. Na·zis

1. A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, founded in Germany in 1919 and brought to power in 1933 under Adolf Hitler.
2. often nazi An adherent or advocate of policies characteristic of Nazism; a fascist.

by that same token, I repsent this:

One entry found for ******.
Main Entry: nig·ger
Pronunciation: 'ni-g&r
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of earlier neger, from Middle French negre, from Spanish or Portuguese negro, from negro black, from Latin niger
1 usually offensive, see usage paragraph below : a black person
2 usually offensive, see usage paragraph below : a member of any dark-skinned race
3 : a member of a socially disadvantaged class of persons <it's time for somebody to lead all of America's ******s... all the people who feel left out of the political process -- Ron Dellums>

**crandc** · 03-27-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tradetheo

This is the 1st time I used this word. What words have I used that are offensive? QUOTE]

Hot chick
Closet homosexual (as a pejorative, not a factual statement)
Nazi

QUOTE]I don't think nazi is that offensive btw, unless you are one of those people who chose to take offense to words to just try and be a drama queen. People like you need to lighten up

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Uh huh, how many family members did you lose to the Nazis? Please do not tell me it is not offensive or that I need to lighten up.

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What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people?

Well, first, this is not "a forum for people" in general, it is intended to be a forum for discussing the Portland Trail Blazers first and secondly other NBA/basketball related topics. As for a better word, I can think of a dozen. However, I don't think name calling adds to the forum.

mediocre man · 03-27-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tradetheo

This is the 1st time I used this word. What words have I used that are offensive? I don't think nazi is that offensive btw, unless you are one of those people who chose to take offense to words to just try and be a drama queen. People like you need to lighten up. I'm not supporting nazi's or what they did. What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

Actually it's the second in a very short time span. Another word, or phrase to use might be control freak. To think the word Nazi isn't offensive is absolutley the most insensitive thing I have heard in awhile. And then to compound that and call me a Drama Queen shows how ignorant you really are.

**sa1177** · 03-27-2006, 03:02 PM

What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

Dictator, tyrant, boss, emperor, king, ruler, control freak, puppert master...all quite useful and non-offensive.

blue32 · 03-27-2006, 03:03 PM

Hap you're comparing apples to oranges my friend, and if you cant see that then you are completely clueless.

Go read the dictionary terms that describe the word Nazi and then compare that to the word you brought up. You'll see some clear differences in there.

One describes the name of a Socialist party (noun) and its actions amongst people, the other is a complete beratement of a person. (adjective).

Wow, you guys need to lighten up and quit being so melodramatic. Grow up.

mediocre man · 03-27-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sa1177

What would be a better word for someone who tries to decide everything for everybody to talk about on a forum for people? Basically make decisions for everyone.

Dictator, tyrant, boss, emperor, king, ruler, control freak, puppert master...all quite useful and non-offensive.

Actually my uncle was a puppeteer so be careful. He had a rough life at one point he was swallowed by a whale. A truly horrifying story

**sa1177** · 03-27-2006, 03:05 PM

Ok I keep hearing that folks feel there is some kind of group of insiders here or "clique" which runs this forum etc...I certainly don't feel this is true. So for all of you that do feel this way I simply ask...who is this mystery group comprised of? You lay all the blame at Hap's feet yet keep referring to his mystery group of supporters and insiders....its like some silly conspiracy theory.

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