Architecht

You're right. (Wanders off to get some coffee)

"I sense a MAJOR upheaval in the near future with the "Coinees" (those smug SOBs) that will make the Christmas Day debacle seem like a spirited game of dominoes by comparison!!!!! " By all means, let's have a spirited day of "people who get banned never to return". We'll remember you fondly. Arch

There is no conspiracy. Go about your business. Now. (hand rests lightly on the "box-gun") Arch

I remember a few "feud" type threads, or hi-jacking of threads started by you. Should I ban you too? The bottom line is, for whatever their reasons are, people here feel the need to discuss this guy and his actions. Plenty of comments about him are started by other people. If they are going to be allowed to make the comments, then he is going to be allowed to respond, and/or make statements of his own. As long as the discussions remain factual and civil per the board guidelines, then there's nothing bannable about them. Although Meth is currently sitting in the penalty box because I had to remove a post from this thread that did *not* stick to the guidelines. Arch

Take it to private messages please. I think the usefulness of this thread to the community at large is about done - that is, if there ever was much... Thanks.

Do me a favor and make your points without the obscenity and personal insults. Children read this board, and people who just plain are offended by this style of "point making" read this board. There's a reason the obscenity filters are there - and it's not so you can side-step them with exclamation points. Please note the board rules - which you agreed to when you signed up, and which are posted at the top of this forum. Board Guidelines These boards are meant to be an open and positive environment for the discussion of issues. As such, we encourage a free exchange of ideas and comments; however, participation on these boards is meant to be a positive experience for everyone. This means that inappropriate negativity and "trolling" will be removed, and repeat offenders against this policy will be banned. This is not to censor what can and can't be expressed here. It is a policy designed to maintain a civil and productive environment. So go ahead and make your points, just do it within the boundaries of civility. Thanks. Arch

Wouldn't it be cool if Nicolas Cage stopped by the boards and made some comments? I'll give him a call and see if he will. Yah. Right. In the meantime, can we stifle the obscenities and name calling, please? Mud, you may feel provoked, but there's no need to up the ante. Procrustean, you don't really need to drip with condescension just because someone doesn't agree with you - even if you happen to think their reasoning for disagreeing is nuts. In short - don't feed the trolls. That applies to WHOEVER may be acting the troll at any given time. Except darth. He's ok to feed, mostly. I think. Maybe. Thanks, Arch Arguing is cool. But flame wars are counter-productive. Even if they're fun. (laugh)

Good idea, Chris. I'm going to stick this one to the top also. Arch