Originally Posted by skofarrell
Your questions have been answered Pete, you just aren't listening.
No, they most certainly have not been answered. Having asked the same questions on sevberal occasions, I can only surmise that you and the other moderators lack the intestinal fortitude to answer these questions honestly:
Sorry to take this "off-topic" and risk a suspension, but I really have no choice since neither you nor the other OMNI moderators bother to answer my questions sent via the "report a thread" function. A few questions:
Am I to understand that all off-topic OMNI posts will result in a suspension (or the heavy-handed threat of a suspension)? Your posts here surely indicate that to be the case. If so, somebody has a lot of work to do.
My post was not a personal attack. It was a comment on the continued use of sophomoric name-calling and the effect that has on a poster's credibility, perceived intelligence level and reputation (oops - can I say that here?). At any rate, why not use that handy-dandy PM function and ask me about it? ScottC edited my post only 4 minutes after it was made. Clearly, I was on-line at the time and could have responded (perhaps even editing my own post if the case were made) vitually instantaneously. And why no answer from the Mod who made the edit? In any event, as ozstamps has capably noted, it certainly appears that a Mod is looking to "pick a fight", stalking my posts and then selectively enforcing the "rules".
"Insulting another member is a "personal attack". " Please define "insulting". Does this new rule apply uniformly across all FT membership? I am very curious to know, as I asked the very same question the last time the issue came up and, sadly, I received no response. Lord knows that I am insulted by other FTers on a regular basis. And since you have threatened me with suspension for violating this new rule, I think it is only fair that you define the rule. That should not be too difficult - it is as "simple as that", right?
So, why the witch hunt?
How did I get on your list? And how do I get off?
Now honestly, how is your removed post living up to the standard of: "by all means, challenge the opinion or idea - not the person." and "You may challenge others' points of view and opinions, but do so respectfully and thoughtfully." ?
I was simply pointing out to the poster that the continued use of sophomoric pejoratives entirely discredits any substance (what little there is) of his posts. How is that a personal attack?