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Hello everyone, it's Raichase.

Now, I'm well aware some of you don't like me. Thats fine, everyone has a right to like or dislike those who they choose. I've fought with some people in the past, but learned that it's better to ignore them (as I now have learned, it's easier on myself, the person I'm arguing with, and the rest of the community), and that if they reciprocate, it will be all the easier for everyone.

Well.

I don't normally like to see "flame wars" brought out into the open forum, but I believe, if you've got something to say, say it loud enough for everyone to hear. If you're afriad of public reaction, then don't go sending abusive private messages, it's cowardly, and uncalled for.

So, imagine my suprise, when I was sitting on the bus home, checking my e-mail, and saw a new PM.

I opened it, and was surprised to read the following from Gibbloco.

gibboloco wrote:more typical verbal crap from you - I've still got me sheep shears from my stint in NSW - would like to shear a twot like you - now pass this to your 'mod mates' cobber.

As you can understand, I was less than impressed.

As I don't have anything to say to anyone that I wouldn't say in public, I will post a public reply to this abusive PM.

Dear Gibbloco,

I'm sorry you feel that way about my postings, although there are better ways to resolve your problem. I'd suggest contacting my boss, orudge if you want to complain about me, or something I have done.

However, I too have been involved in heated arguments, and known the temptation to say something rude.

So, in my new spirit of ignoring people that want to make my life difficult, I'm just going to move on now. You're the angry one, you have yourself to answer to for that. I'd rather stay smiling, as everyone who knows me IRL knows me for that.

So, I say "no worries mate".

Although...

The SROTU Himself wrote:An exception to the three strike rule applies when users contact administrators or moderators personally (via any method) and post insulting, indecent or vulgar material. Such users may be subject to an immediate permanent ban.

Sorry champ, thanks for playing anyway.

Kind Regards,
Raichase

Raichase, you have my complete support in this matter.

I like you Raichase! Although I do somewhat question you choice to drag this out in public before any private discussion with those involved, it was definitely your choice to make, given that you were the one being insulted.

Thankyou Whitehand.

Snorbuckle wrote:I like you Raichase! Although I do somewhat question you choice to drag this out in public before any private discussion with those involved, it was definitely your choice to make, given that you were the one being insulted.

I'm liked .

I only brought it out into public, because I don't have anything to say that must be said in private. If I have something to say, I can say it to everyone, not sneaky little daggers while smiling and being nice in public.

Also, it serves as a good example of why people shouldn't send abusive messages to forum staff, or indeed anyone, because they will be dealt with exactly as if the attack was made in the public forum.

Thankyou both for your replies.

Snorbuckle wrote:I like you Raichase! Although I do somewhat question you choice to drag this out in public before any private discussion with those involved, it was definitely your choice to make, given that you were the one being insulted.

I am quite a fan of the 'name and shame' technique. Not only does it offer the same amount of punishment as it would have when dealt with privately, but it also deters people, who, as a general rule, don't like to be made an example of in the community.

Dear gibboloco

- wtf imm not scaerd of u

- my shears r bigger than urs

- besides u shouldnt be takin daddys shears cause he would b vry angry with u if u did

- liek very angry

- ps: i hav attatched a picture of my HUGE SHEARS BECUZ THEY R LIKE BETTER THEN URS LOL

- pps; ur a fgt lulz

That's a bloody big goose.

I have no idea what happened 2 posts back, but it made a nice start to my day.

You have my support in this, Raichase

You're a good guy I am afraid I cannot say the same about you, Gibboloco

For a moment I thought you were leaving....

I am on your site mate go go pewpewpwon them (yes I am a WoW player -kek)

FOR THE HORDE or not?

I don't consider there being "sides" here, this is simply an example that abusive private messages will be, as Whitehand put it, "named and shamed".

gibbo lol pis of no1 lieks u lol u fgt stp insltg uor modratr stf lol u hav dun nufin fer tihs forum exep b a fgt lusor lol u hav liek conributd nuffing 2 dis comunite.


Ehehm, sorry, I couldn't keep doing that without having to then stab my own eyes out.

f*** off gibboloco. You're a twonk.

PS: I did it for the lulz.

PPS: And great justice

FOR THE HORDE or not?

For The Horde! I'm in your base stealing your flag.

Daan Timmer wrote:For a moment I thought you were leaving....

I am on your site mate go go pewpewpwon them (yes I am a WoW player -kek)

I can agree with all of that being a WoW player also adding the fact that i thought he was leaving

So, is he banned now?

Please tell me he is.

Raichase wrote:Hello everyone, it's Raichase.

Now, I'm well aware some of you don't like me. Thats fine, everyone has a right to like or dislike those who they choose. I've fought with some people in the past, but learned that it's better to ignore them (as I now have learned, it's easier on myself, the person I'm arguing with, and the rest of the community), and that if they reciprocate, it will be all the easier for everyone.

Raichase wrote:I don't normally like to see "flame wars" brought out into the open forum, but I believe, if you've got something to say, say it loud enough for everyone to hear. If you're afriad of public reaction, then don't go sending abusive private messages, it's cowardly, and uncalled for.

gibboloco wrote:more typical verbal crap from you - I've still got me sheep shears from my stint in NSW - would like to shear a twot like you - now pass this to your 'mod mates' cobber.

Raichase wrote:

The SROTU Himself wrote:An exception to the three strike rule applies when users contact administrators or moderators personally (via any method) and post insulting, indecent or vulgar material. Such users may be subject to an immediate permanent ban.

Sorry champ, thanks for playing anyway.

Oh, and just for the fun of it:

I get the impression he has been banned...correct?

Hi Raichase

I am writing to support you.
You have exposed this person for what he is, by revealing his PM to you. It ammounts to abuse and harrassment of a Moderator.

Something needs to be done about gibboloco. Some are asking is he suspended already.

This abuse of other members has got to stop. Its become so tiresome and i long for the return of good manners and respect for one and other. Cannot we get rid of this rabble.

Long live the Moderizzle