time out for Feldspar please!!
Mar 15, 2004 | 8:50 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by civicmon:
PS, I hardly think that the OMNI mods are incompetent.. on what basis do you say that, Goldlust?
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PS, I hardly think that the OMNI mods are incompetent.. on what basis do you say that, Goldlust?
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Mar 15, 2004 | 8:51 am
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*sigh* 
Mar 15, 2004 | 8:53 am
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So you made an *honest* mistake twice, in the matter of a few days?
By the way, this is just the tip of the iceburg. You've done a lot more mischief than that, and you know it.
Goldlust Goldlust, I've never met an individual quite like yourself before. And I hope to never do so again anytime soon.
Good day to you.
By the way, this is just the tip of the iceburg. You've done a lot more mischief than that, and you know it.
Goldlust Goldlust, I've never met an individual quite like yourself before. And I hope to never do so again anytime soon.
Good day to you.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Goldlust:
Oh, I get it - the "history of crime" you are citing is in fact ONE incident. If you read the posts it is clear I made a honest mistake back then.
Do not lie!</font>
Oh, I get it - the "history of crime" you are citing is in fact ONE incident. If you read the posts it is clear I made a honest mistake back then.
Do not lie!</font>
Mar 15, 2004 | 9:42 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by UALOneKPlus:
So you made an *honest* mistake twice, in the matter of a few days?
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So you made an *honest* mistake twice, in the matter of a few days?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by UALOneKPlus:
By the way, this is just the tip of the iceburg. You've done a lot more mischief than that, and you know it.
Goldlust Goldlust, I've never met an individual quite like yourself before. And I hope to never do so again anytime soon.
Good day to you.
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By the way, this is just the tip of the iceburg. You've done a lot more mischief than that, and you know it.
Goldlust Goldlust, I've never met an individual quite like yourself before. And I hope to never do so again anytime soon.
Good day to you.
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Mar 15, 2004 | 9:49 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Goldlust:
Wow, you are not only rude but mean too. How sad, did your father hit you when you were a child?
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Wow, you are not only rude but mean too. How sad, did your father hit you when you were a child?
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Mar 15, 2004 | 11:49 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JonNYC: (Any bolding below courtesy ozstamps)
Um..
I know my limitations-- like Dirty Harry said a man has to-- and I know that if I played in Omni, it would be a matter of time before I was fighting with folks, especially after seeing the posts that prompted this thread. FT is too important to me to get involved, get mad, get even-- get banned. Many here have far more self-control than I do-- some have far less, and some are unable to see in themselves if they can "handle" Omni or not.
This was the first time I have looked at Omni in several months and while I certainly can't claim to be "unbiased" or "nonpartisan" I will respectfully say this: Omni is right back to the same septic, fetid condition it was in right before Randy was forced to close it down for a bit. Everybody obviously walked on egg-shells for a bit and then gradually went right back to the kind of doody that we see there today.
I think Omni is a complete and total waste of Randy's resources and time. I know most members don't agree, and I completely respect that, but I think that FlyerTalk would be better off without Omni-- or with a no politics Omni-- or with a separate "politics cage match" forum-- where insults, trolling and flames are not only allowed but encouraged. The current Omni can't work, IMHO.
I also feel that the bad feelings and animosities and grudges that start in Omni infect the rest of FT. I say, get rid of it. </font>
Um..
I know my limitations-- like Dirty Harry said a man has to-- and I know that if I played in Omni, it would be a matter of time before I was fighting with folks, especially after seeing the posts that prompted this thread. FT is too important to me to get involved, get mad, get even-- get banned. Many here have far more self-control than I do-- some have far less, and some are unable to see in themselves if they can "handle" Omni or not.
This was the first time I have looked at Omni in several months and while I certainly can't claim to be "unbiased" or "nonpartisan" I will respectfully say this: Omni is right back to the same septic, fetid condition it was in right before Randy was forced to close it down for a bit. Everybody obviously walked on egg-shells for a bit and then gradually went right back to the kind of doody that we see there today.
I think Omni is a complete and total waste of Randy's resources and time. I know most members don't agree, and I completely respect that, but I think that FlyerTalk would be better off without Omni-- or with a no politics Omni-- or with a separate "politics cage match" forum-- where insults, trolling and flames are not only allowed but encouraged. The current Omni can't work, IMHO.
I also feel that the bad feelings and animosities and grudges that start in Omni infect the rest of FT. I say, get rid of it. </font>
OMNI is a complete antithesis of what FT is all about. It has NOTHING WHATEVER to do with miles and points. It has lately ALL to do with with upsetting the Moderators there. Which seems VERY easy to do. On clearly VERY shakey grounds.
"Oh dear .. we disagree with your point of view. You are banned forever". Hmmmmmmmm. Pathetic. This is not Moderation - it is Star Chamber or McArthyism.
I agree with Jon NYC. Close it down Randy. (Again.)
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Mar 15, 2004 | 11:52 am
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Glen, we'll have to agree to disagree over Omni.
Those who play along nice in Omni have a great time.
Those who seek trouble will find it real fast. This weekend was proof of that. The system works.
If Omni were to go away, I would probably hardly visit FlyerTalk again. I'm sure many would agree with me on this.
Those who play along nice in Omni have a great time.
Those who seek trouble will find it real fast. This weekend was proof of that. The system works.
If Omni were to go away, I would probably hardly visit FlyerTalk again. I'm sure many would agree with me on this.
Mar 15, 2004 | 11:57 am
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Nobody has EVER been banned from Omni forever for disagreeing with us. Besides that, we can't even ban anyone forever, Only Randy can do that as you are well aware.
Mar 15, 2004 | 12:00 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
"Oh dear .. we disagree with your point of view. You are banned forever". Hmmmmmmmm. Pathetic. This is not Moderation - it is Star Chamber or McArthyism. </font>
"Oh dear .. we disagree with your point of view. You are banned forever". Hmmmmmmmm. Pathetic. This is not Moderation - it is Star Chamber or McArthyism. </font>
I'm very sorry to disappoint, but there's no star chamber or other agenda. Just doing as we are asked: upholding the TOS and keeping the few trouble makers under control.
Mar 15, 2004 | 12:43 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
It has lately ALL to do with with upsetting the Moderators there. Which seems VERY easy to do. On clearly VERY shakey grounds.
"Oh dear .. we disagree with your point of view. You are banned forever". Hmmmmmmmm. Pathetic. This is not Moderation - it is Star Chamber or McArthyism.
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It has lately ALL to do with with upsetting the Moderators there. Which seems VERY easy to do. On clearly VERY shakey grounds.
"Oh dear .. we disagree with your point of view. You are banned forever". Hmmmmmmmm. Pathetic. This is not Moderation - it is Star Chamber or McArthyism.
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You really hid the nail on the head right with that post ozstamps!I agree with you - the moderators in OMNI suck big time!. They also seem to feed Randy selected items of email...
It has now been made clear to me that I was suspended for "disturbing the peace" and "complaining about the moderators to Randy".
Now they only need to make UALOneKPlus part of the moderator team.
What an axis of evil that would be. 
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Mar 15, 2004 | 12:48 pm
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Hehe, this discussion goes from the absurd to the ABSURD.
Mar 15, 2004 | 12:49 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by UALOneKPlus:
Well, not too hard, but just hard enough when I misbehaved. That's why I try to behave in Omni and elsewhere. </font>
Well, not too hard, but just hard enough when I misbehaved. That's why I try to behave in Omni and elsewhere. </font>
That same principal goes for OMNI.
Mar 15, 2004 | 12:50 pm
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hehehe. Yes, I'd be very very ebil.
You think the moderators are evil now? I'd crush any rebellions with conviction. You'd not like living in my kingdom.
If I were you, I'd be very grateful for the Omni moderators you have now. I'd make them look absolutely benign in comparison.
You think the moderators are evil now? I'd crush any rebellions with conviction. You'd not like living in my kingdom.
If I were you, I'd be very grateful for the Omni moderators you have now. I'd make them look absolutely benign in comparison.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Goldlust:
...Now they only need to make UALOneKPlus part of the moderator team. What an axis of evil that would be.
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...Now they only need to make UALOneKPlus part of the moderator team.
What an axis of evil that would be. ...</font>
Mar 15, 2004 | 12:50 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Goldlust:
You really hid the nail on the head right with that post ozstamps!
I agree with you - the moderators in OMNI suck big time!. They also seem to feed Randy selected items of email...
It has now been made clear to me that I was suspended for "disturbing the peace" and "complaining about the moderators to Randy".
Now they only need to make UALOneKPlus part of the moderator team. What an axis of evil that would be.
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You really hid the nail on the head right with that post ozstamps!I agree with you - the moderators in OMNI suck big time!. They also seem to feed Randy selected items of email...
It has now been made clear to me that I was suspended for "disturbing the peace" and "complaining about the moderators to Randy".
Now they only need to make UALOneKPlus part of the moderator team.
What an axis of evil that would be. [This message has been edited by Goldlust (edited Mar 15, 2004).]</font>
Mar 15, 2004 | 12:51 pm
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Goldlust, let me give you fair warning. You will NOT win against me. I will outlast you, outsmart you, and outcast you.
Here's a tip - give it up while you can. You are just making yourself look bad.
I feel really bad for you.
Here's a tip - give it up while you can. You are just making yourself look bad.
I feel really bad for you.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Goldlust:
If I lived in Nazi Germany I would do my best to overthrow the regime. Thus, I would NOT behave.
That same principal goes for OMNI.</font>
If I lived in Nazi Germany I would do my best to overthrow the regime. Thus, I would NOT behave.
That same principal goes for OMNI.</font>