POLL: Should we post links to pirate recasters' eBay listings?

[Babelfish]

I did say I have seen these released on here but did not know by who, so if I don't know the originator, how the hell do I tell them? I would be interested to hear comments on that particular problem.

This may help Richie

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/for-those-new-to-the-hobby-how-to-spot-a-pirated-figure.68195/

Please try and remember guys that this thread is a vote, not a discussion. Thanks.

- Steve

 

[Rich Sculpts]

No

 

[Helm]

So far .............. Yes = 8, No = 23

Does that include posts that appear to have vanished from the thread ?
Steve

 

[Babelfish]

Does that include posts that appear to have vanished from the thread ?
Steve

Steve - no Yes/No posts have vanished from the thread, that I can assure you. But I have deleted a couple of rambling "essays" - just as I said I would in my own opening post.

But you know what - if I'm going to be accused of "sharp practice" by people just because they are unhappy with the way the vote is going, we may as well end this now. Because to be honest I've just about had enough of this.

Tommi asked me to help out as a mod, I accepted, and on Day One 1 I received a PM from another regular poster who wished me luck in the "job" but at the same time warned me (and I quote) "forget trying to justify any of your moderation decisions to any members because no one will appreciate the situation and will always see themselves as a victim, regardless of their own involvement".

Turns out he was bang on the money, so that's it - I've had enough. Post links to recasters for all I care. Back to lurking for me from now on.

Anyone else fancies a stab at being a mod - be my guest and good luck!

- Steve

 

[Helm]

It was a simple question no need to get pissy with me sunshine
Steve

 

[stu]

Steve dont stop moderating ...i liked your style..it reminded me of the good old days. Gordy always used to get involved and do what you have been doing.

Please dont stop ...just carry on saying it like you do...its so refreshing and may bring back the good old days. Look at all the interest you have generated....sad times if you go

Stu

 

[Blue Thunder]

Steve, please with all due respect, you are amputating some peoples arguments and leaving others. I don't know how to properly say this, but please be coherent and choose to do only one of these two:

1) Either you remove ALL statements leaving only Yes and No words.
2) You keep ALL arguments expressed by members without modifying them or erasing them at your will.

What you've done was cropping some and leaving others intact ... gee that's everything except democracy! Please accept the critic - that is not moderation, that is manipulation!


To end, dirty words don't help your cause either. Please read your statements again and realize that you don't need to use the "f verb" to better sustain an argument. Gee, what those previously quoted 6000 Planet Figure members will think of exercising moderation using slang! This is not a battlefield, man!


Now what? Shall I save my post and be ready to paste it someplace else? In the end those re-casters from Kevin's list are having a hack of a fun with all of this ...

 

[Babelfish]

BT - I am past caring mate. Post what you like where you like. I really am not in the slightest bit bothered. I wash my hands of it all.

- Steve

 

[Ray Stout]

Does that mean I've sent aPM to the wrong guy Steve. RAY

 

[Dan Morton]

NO.

However, I also very much like Mirofsoft's suggestion to identify the recaster.

All the best,
Dan

 

[Babelfish]

Steve dont stop moderating ...i liked your style..it reminded me of the good old days. Gordy always used to get involved and do what you have been doing.

Please dont stop ...just carry on saying it like you do...its so refreshing and may bring back the good old days. Look at all the interest you have generated....sad times if you go

Stu

Cheers Stu I really appreciate your support and kind words. But it's struck me today that it just ain't worth the hassle. You can't do right for doing wrong and you just end up pissing people off including your mates, when all you're trying to do is help and be constructive. It's been a shit day trying to juggle work and mend fences with Keith, so far without success.

But being accused of rigging the poll was the last straw. Nah ....... enough's enough my friend. But I gave it my best shot and I'm glad you liked what I was trying to do.

- Steve

 

[kagemusha]

Excuse me.....aren't 'moderators' supposed to lead by example....damn fine example all this throwing the toys out of the pram is

 

[Babelfish]

Like I said Ron, past caring. Why don't you give it a go?

- Steve

 

[stu]

Big loss...you were what this forum needed.

Pawel or tommi .....somebody needs to steer the ship.

Stu

 

[kagemusha]

Mate....it ain't worth it.....sleep on it.....your doing fine.....always remember....'you can't please all of the members all of the time'

 

[Helm]

Get over yourself I asked a question and you got all bent out of shape. If I thought you had rigged it I would have said so you are getting very close to calling me a liar here. I suggest you think very carefully before you do so, l don't have a problem with being a mod at all I have done it before.
Steve

 

[Babelfish]

Or what Steve .... you'll punch my lights out is that it? I didn't call you a liar or even close to it, so I suggest you get over yourself "sunshine". But your question was barbed and you know it was so don't come the innocent.

- Steve

 

[stu]

Steve i believe you have the power to lock this.

Stu

 

[Helm]

You know what, I will be at a lot of shows you can mouth off to me in person there. As a mod you make a fine door stop
Steve

 

[polyphemus]

Another imminent train wreck.
Geoff