In Defense of Jolly

Karen W. · « **Reply #20 on:** 18/05/2007 17:47:07 »

That is not something we can talk about. Sorry Tony!

another_someone · « **Reply #21 on:** 18/05/2007 18:19:26 »

As Karen has said, as moderators, we cannot talk about discussions we had in private over the matter; but I can assure you all that we did have substantial discussions before we took the action we did.

We took the action we did because that was the least worst of the actions that the moderators as a whole felt we could take, but we did not take the action lightly.

Could we have done something better - I cannot say. No doubt there are always things that one can speculate about; but at the end of the day, we had to take a decision from amongst all the various options and opinions expressed, and that we did to the best of our imperfect human abilities.

Ben6789 · « **Reply #22 on:** 21/05/2007 13:20:39 »

..................................................i...suppose i can accept that another_someone....

tony6789 · « **Reply #23 on:** 21/05/2007 16:26:34 »

well all i have to say is that i hope jolly (if he likes this site) will register under a diffrent name and get a new email address cause im still on his side hate me for idc

Ben6789 · « **Reply #24 on:** 21/05/2007 16:27:51 »

I'm pretty sure they'll block his IP.

Nobody's Confidant · « **Reply #25 on:** 21/05/2007 16:42:57 »

I read this and from what I can gather "jolly" was kinda Jeckel and Hyde before he was banned.

jolly · « **Reply #26 on:** 22/05/2007 12:32:03 »

Quote from: Rdn00b on 21/05/2007 16:42:57

I read this and from what I can gather "jolly" was kinda Jeckel and Hyde before he was banned.

I dont agree! I jeckel all the time and never hyde!

The reason for the ban was that I posted a quote that the person referenced didnt say! and therefore misrepresented a fellow member!

But that really is rubbish as it would have been impossible for him to have posted in response to my statement- was therefore a joke- hardly could have been taken seriously, unless your stupid.

Therefore to protect the stupid people, from themselves.... they banned me!

Ben6789 · « **Reply #27 on:** 22/05/2007 12:56:15 »

Well, jolly, it's always good to have you back! [8D]

hahahaha..a joker like always. [

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tony6789 · « **Reply #28 on:** 22/05/2007 16:25:13 »

Hey Jolly nice to see u bak again!!! uve been missed if u cant tell

tony6789 · « **Reply #29 on:** 22/05/2007 16:26:26 »

did this topic in fact help the decison to let u bak on?

Nobody's Confidant · « **Reply #30 on:** 22/05/2007 16:26:59 »

He seems nice.

another_someone · « **Reply #31 on:** 22/05/2007 17:20:28 »

Quote from: tony6789 on 22/05/2007 16:26:26

did this topic in fact help the decison to let u bak on?

The answer to that is NO - the original ban was only for a week, and that week was up. It was never a permanent ban.

tony6789 · « **Reply #32 on:** 22/05/2007 17:56:17 »

oh! well no1 told me that

jolly · « **Reply #33 on:** 22/05/2007 22:16:14 »

No it was for one week! They did say in one e-mail that they wanted or some wanted a full ban; but agreed that- `the stupid people should only be saved from themselves, for a week!!!!!`

Seany · « **Reply #34 on:** 22/05/2007 22:30:17 »

Quote from: jolly on 22/05/2007 12:32:03

Quote from: Rdn00b on 21/05/2007 16:42:57
I read this and from what I can gather "jolly" was kinda Jeckel and Hyde before he was banned.

I dont agree! I jeckel all the time and never hyde!

The reason for the ban was that I posted a quote that the person referenced didnt say! and therefore misrepresented a fellow member!

But that really is rubbish as it would have been impossible for him to have posted in response to my statement- was therefore a joke- hardly could have been taken seriously, unless your stupid.

Therefore to protect the stupid people, from themselves.... they banned me!

Well, from my persective, I can't tell if what you speak are jokes or actual serious statements. Try make it more obvious.

jolly · « **Reply #35 on:** 22/05/2007 23:42:01 »

seany what are you asking me to do? dumb down by the sounds of it! If you dont get something maybe your not ready to, I will not add an extra paragraph to my jokes, so even mr bean understands me!

another_someone · « **Reply #36 on:** 23/05/2007 02:16:36 »

Quote from: jolly on 22/05/2007 23:42:01

seany what are you asking me to do? dumb down by the sounds of it! If you dont get something maybe your not ready to, I will not add an extra paragraph to my jokes, so even mr bean understands me!

Jolly,

I have known people like you before, people who can be lovely in person, and they do have a good sense of humour, but when they are talking face to face with someone, you can tell by their body language how to read what they are saying. The trouble is when you are limited to a text medium, you lose the benefits of body language and vocal intonation, and this can lead to horrible misunderstandings, and people thinking you are being nasty when that is not what you intend to be. Worse than that, they think you are being nasty, and respond negatively to you, and then you feel you are being unfairly attacked and behave defensively in consequence.

It is not about dumbing down, it is about being more careful about the language you use lest it be misunderstood in the absence of any non-verbal cues. People are not mind readers, and it is unfair to expect them to be.

Ben6789 · « **Reply #37 on:** 23/05/2007 13:09:10 »

I can read minds! I'm an alien.

tony6789 · « **Reply #38 on:** 23/05/2007 14:48:03 »

hey hey hey jolly calm down jeez ur not the smartest one here man calm down look u even have ur own topic calm down

science_guy · « **Reply #39 on:** 23/05/2007 15:44:42 »

Quote from: Ben6789 on 23/05/2007 13:09:10

I can read minds! I'm an alien.

that kind of text and smilies are a great way to convey jokes.

ya poop face! [

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