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Post by naughtyfox on Oct 28, 2016 14:28:33 GMT
Now you have made me again think of 'sueb' and 'lobotomy', and that 'tree monkey' also rhymes with lobotomy!
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Post by naughtyfox on Oct 28, 2016 14:34:50 GMT
LM has flounced but she could have de-modded herself if she meant it. edited - Fang knows why
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Post by JohnV on Oct 28, 2016 14:35:37 GMT
it is quite easy to prove if he wanted to by doing this. Now I know why you weren't interested in my offered avatar !!! Brilliant !!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 14:40:36 GMT
I wouldn't waste energy worrying about the place. Let it go.
If you're not one of the select friends of Mr Fincher, Blue String Pud, the Monkey et al, or the current Mod's it's pointless.
I understand the prurient interest but some of the closed mind brigade over there are truly infuriating.
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Post by Bad-Bitch on Oct 28, 2016 14:50:33 GMT
oh sorry i thought he said he could log in. It looks like he can actually but can't see anything when he does. which proves my point that he can see his profile
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 15:00:29 GMT
It looks like he can actually but can't see anything when he does. which proves my point that he can see his profile Not by what he has written he can't. As I read it he can only see a page that says 'you don't have permission etc etc' when he tries to log in. He obviously can still see the message notification in the banner at the top of the page. I had the same when I once 'borrowed' Jan's account when I was on suspension. Jan's account was banned and she got a similar message when she tried to log in. There was also a message sat waiting for her as indicated by the notification icon but of course she couldn't read it. Presumably it was a message telling the account was barred.
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Post by Bad-Bitch on Oct 28, 2016 15:01:37 GMT
Sorry as I said earlier I believe what the site is telling me, I do not know what happened post the post you linked to. Having used similar software the norm is the ban button gives options of time or permanent and removes the facilities from the user in the same way either for a timed period or for ever, which requires a manual intervention to restore. Believe what you like, you are extraordinary! But your second bit is correct, I've had the facility to use the site removed for the time being - 2 weeks. Is there an easy way to upload images to this site without going via a hosting site? If there is I'll post a screenshot of what I get when I attempt to do anything, which includes the time when "normal service will be resumed". I'm now pretty sure you are indeed graham. it is quite easy to prove if he wanted to by doing this. click the REPLY button not the quick reply, at the top it says add attachments click that and add files - choose which file - then click insert - done.
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Post by Saltysplash on Oct 28, 2016 15:03:39 GMT
If things carry on will we see Phylis the humpar lumpar woman being made a mod to help drive the final nails into the coffin , can't wait
Worse things could happen!
The problem at the moment is that Dan and his inner circle are all gathered together trying to work out what minor concessions they can offer to make all this go away, whilst they continue on unperturbed.
It is taking an age, because they are apparently trying to get it ever so right, such that it never need change again, whilst ensuring they remain in charge, oh yes.
What they need to do is start again with the rules, from a blank page, and get to an 80/20 point with them very quickly, and go with that, then refine the rules after the event.
None of them seem to have those skills, so they need to appoint a maverick to do it.
That maverick could well be Phylis,or perhaps Carlt.
I don't agree with the opinions of either much, but I would trust them to come up with a good first set of rules quickly.
This ^ At the very least a Mod Cull. The trouble is this wont go down well with the Old Guard who are happy to follow Dan to the grave no matter what. Having said that I wont be going back whatever they decide. My time is done
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Post by Bad-Bitch on Oct 28, 2016 15:06:04 GMT
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Post by chas61 on Oct 28, 2016 15:41:04 GMT
"What they need to do is start again with the rules" (mayalld) I think we all know what is obvious. Cassy, Wriggly and Baggy to have their moderator status taken away from them and be put back in the 'ordinary members' basket. GoodGurl and LadyMuck to be re-instated. Daniel should ask "I need some new mods, anyone interested?" and accept offers from Carlt and MtB and similar sensible, flexible but firm types. As far as 'troublemakers' are concerned - me and my 'Racism' (my opinions match the comments of The Daily Mail when it comes to things such as the age of the newly brought in 'children' of Calais) has burnt itself out - I know when to stop banging my head against the wall. Religion never really saw enthusiasm as all boaters prefer Tescos to Church on a Sunday. There are indeed 'troublemakers' who like to goad others into conversations with a view to 'winning' - in my opinion they are losing because they should be out boating and/or doing something more interesting, but perhaps they are confined to home, so good luck to them and their bickerings. I looked at Canalworld's Virtual Pub an hour ago and the cellar is empty. I have tried to show Dan in a good light, and still do not think he is a bad guy (although will somebody throw a dictionary at the lazy cunt - can't he even just ask someone to check his diabolical spelling? - even I would do it for free), but I think he is stubborn and will not bend to the will of his audience. I admire him for his standing to his sails at full mast, but his ship is going off and leaving all the valuable cargo behind. All the interesting characters of the canals have jumped ship (like the rats you are, haha!) and have ended up here. Thunderboat is now the forum for the livelier and more colourful characters of the Cut.
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Post by chas61 on Oct 28, 2016 15:41:59 GMT
Don't think we should knock him for spelling
Dyslexic I think ??
Although your your probably correct with the rest
Chas
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Post by PaulG2 on Oct 28, 2016 16:26:57 GMT
Don't think we should knock him for spelling
Dyslexic I think ??Although your your probably correct with the rest Chas That's no excuse, even if he is dyslexic. Take a look at some of the posts by Kris (with one 'S') of this parish. Kris is dyslexic and it affects his writing, but he is coherent regardless. Some of Dan's writing looks a lot like mine sometimes when I initially type a post. I'm composing and writing at the same time and a lot of words get left out of the sentences, or thoughts aren't expressed properly. I then go back and proofread my posts to make corrections and add the missing words and such. Dan seems to skip that last step and just posts whatever he has written the first time without bothering to proofread his work. This is basic writing composition that I used to teach to sixth graders.
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Post by Telemachus on Oct 28, 2016 18:54:49 GMT
It looks like he can actually but can't see anything when he does. which proves my point that he can see his profile Blimey this seems a bit pedantic but anyway here goes: Before I was banned (well I am a drama queen after all!) I was logged in permanently, by means of a browser cookie. So now when I go to any page on CWDF I simply get the "sorry, you don't have permission for that" message because the cookie is indicating logged in status. So I can't log out. So I can't view anything on the forum. Of course I can start a "private" browser session that means I'm not logged in. I can thus view all posts / parts of the forum that are accessible to the general public / guests. But if I try to log in with that browser I get the return of the "sorry, you don't have permission to do that". So I can view everything a guest can view, I can't access anything to do with my profile (except viewing as a guest), PMs etc. It does however seem that attempts to access the site whilst logged in, updates the last activity status time. Clear?
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Post by bodger on Oct 28, 2016 19:03:48 GMT
Don't think we should knock him for spelling
Dyslexic I think ??Although your your probably correct with the rest Chas That's no excuse, even if he is dyslexic. Take a look at some of the posts by Kris (with on 'S') of this parish. Kris is dyslexic and it affects his writing, but he is coherent regardless. Some of Dan's writing looks a lot like mine sometimes when I initially type a post. I'm composing and writing at the same time and a lot of words get left out of the sentences, or thoughts aren't expressed properly. I then go back and proofread my posts to make corrections and add the missing words and such. Dan seems to skip that last step and just posts whatever he has written the first time without bothering to proofread his work. This is basic writing composition that I used to teach to sixth graders. I told Dan that when he first joined the forum. His posts are slightly better than they were in the beginning, but I wouldn't have employed him if his work was going to be in the public domain or part of a customer interface. I learnt at a very early stage of my career that faultless grammar and spelling were pre-requisites for a competent engineer. As an engineer in the commercial field he would be required to produce convincing reports and coherent and accurate technical arguments and calculations. How he ever managed as a design engineer for JCB I will never know.
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Post by tonyqj on Oct 28, 2016 19:40:44 GMT
That's no excuse, even if he is dyslexic. Take a look at some of the posts by Kris (with on 'S') of this parish. Kris is dyslexic and it affects his writing, but he is coherent regardless. Some of Dan's writing looks a lot like mine sometimes when I initially type a post. I'm composing and writing at the same time and a lot of words get left out of the sentences, or thoughts aren't expressed properly. I then go back and proofread my posts to make corrections and add the missing words and such. Dan seems to skip that last step and just posts whatever he has written the first time without bothering to proofread his work. This is basic writing composition that I used to teach to sixth graders. I told Dan that when he first joined the forum. His posts are slightly better than they were in the beginning, but I wouldn't have employed him if his work was going to be in the public domain or part of a customer interface. I learnt at a very early stage of my career that faultless grammar and spelling were pre-requisites for a competent engineer. As an engineer in the commercial field he would be required to produce convincing reports and coherent and accurate technical arguments and calculations. How he ever managed as a design engineer for JCB I will never know. You've just caused something to click in what passes for my mind. I have never worked for or had dealings with JCB but I have been told by several folk who have had dealings with them that the working atmosphere is horrible. No real acknowledgement of initiative and everyone scared of their immediate superior. If that's where Dan has learned how to deal with people it could explain a lot about how he manages CW.
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