Time for a semi-general pardon (unbanning banned members)? (Page 3/11)
RCR MAY 20, 09:36 PM
Having been around for a few years, a lot of people have come and gone. Some are missed.

I'd say as long as they're not on the "no f'n way" list, un-ban them all.

Let bygones be bygones and hold everyone to the same standard. If they "dont belong" they will e banned again.

my 2 cents

Bob
darkhorizon MAY 21, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by fieroguru:

From my perspective, the list of people banned that I would like to see back (because they were a great contributor to the forum) is about 1/10th the length of the list of good people that left on their own accord. If the intention is to drive more traffic and activity, I would suggest reaching out to the high posters and contributors from both groups.




I'll come back start posting again since I can't give you crap on facebook like I do to the rest of the regulars from here.
fieroguru MAY 21, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by darkhorizon:
I'll come back start posting again since I can't give you crap on facebook like I do to the rest of the regulars from here.



Good to see you posting again, even if it is with a non-3800 fiero!
jscott1 MAY 21, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by sourmash:

The O/T forum is prob the main reason for people being gone, generally because a few problem posters can't take someone having a diff opinion or dropping truth bombs.
Best thing would be to close that forum.





Cliff I know the T/OT probably drives half your traffic and therefore half your ad revenue, but it really gives PFF a bad reputation. The few times I've looked in there the most vile anti-social things are being discussed and makes me not want to be a part of this forum.

That being said if there is a member that petitions for reinstatement it should be considered. But I would imagine the vast majority have moved on and have no interest in posting again.

[This message has been edited by jscott1 (edited 05-21-2020).]

darkhorizon MAY 21, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by fieroguru:


Good to see you posting again, even if it is with a non-3800 fiero!



Since I've bought this thing I've mentioned your name nearly every time I've talked about fieros to anyone, lol.

FYI LS4 is the long term goal of the new fiero.
longjonsilver MAY 21, 03:41 PM
i think that banning should be only for a certain time on first offence. Second offence longer. Third offence permanent.

jmho

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wftb MAY 21, 06:30 PM
Thing is I never go on off topic and haven't for about 8 years now. So my impression of people is from their posting on Tech chat the mall and the construction zone. Having an off topic section has cost us a lot of people that got PO'd and left on their own accord. People like Blooseberry who can never be replaced.

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IMSA GT MAY 21, 08:44 PM
Nothing needs to change. The forum is fine just like it is. You run your mouth, you pay the price......simple. It's called life.

The contributing members who were worth a damn to the Fiero world all left on their own accord. They weren't banned. People like Madcurl, Troyboy, Infinite Will, and Bloozberry all left because they chose not to deal with the dickheads on here who DON'T get banned.

I don't know of any member who was banned that had such great knowledge of the Fiero that we need them back.
Patrick MAY 21, 10:00 PM

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Originally posted by wftb:

Having an off topic section has cost us a lot of people that got PO'd and left on their own accord. People like Blooseberry who can never be replaced.



Sorry, but you've got this particular example completely wrong. Here's my response to what you've posted taken from a five year old thread.


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Originally posted by Patrick:

I don't believe that was the problem exactly. I believe Blooz had difficulty accepting the ugliness often exhibited in O/T showing up in the tech threads as well. I'm sure he would've preferred O/T to be a more pleasant environment (as do I), but considering he spent no time in O/T, I suspect it was the extracurricular nonsense in certain tech threads that turned him off.

I'm very disappointed he's left, and I may not even agree that it was the all round best move, but for him it was the correct choice... and I understand and respect his decision.





On the other hand, I agree with the following sentiments 100%!


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Originally posted by IMSA GT:

The contributing members who were worth a damn to the Fiero world all left on their own accord. They weren't banned. People like Madcurl, Troyboy, Infinite Will, and Bloozberry all left because they chose not to deal with the dickheads on here who DON'T get banned.

I don't know of any member who was banned that had such great knowledge of the Fiero that we need them back.
fierofrenzy MAY 22, 06:49 AM
" Forgive us our trespassers, as we forgive those who trespass against us.... remember that one ?