banned posters

[avance2000]

i just read on the espn board that euro was banned. just out of curiosity, what happened? and while we are on the subject....why was oracle banned?
i just want to know because i like this board a lot and i would like to know exactly what i can't say on here.
i am serious about this by the way. i am not trying to be a smart-ass. i really don't know what happened with those guys and i would like to find out if possible.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by avance2000

i just read on the espn board that euro was banned. just out of curiosity, what happened? and while we are on the subject....why was oracle banned?
i just want to know because i like this board a lot and i would like to know exactly what i can't say on here.
i am serious about this by the way. i am not trying to be a smart-ass. i really don't know what happened with those guys and i would like to find out if possible.

Don't threaten other posters and I'm sure you'll be fine. Unfortunately for Steve, I say a lot of stuff on here that could probably go without being said . I'm still here.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Don't threaten other posters and I'm sure you'll be fine. Unfortunately for Steve, I say a lot of stuff on here that could probably go without being said . I'm still here.

yeah, why is that?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

yeah, why is that?

I've never threatened anyone.

So there.

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

i know recently cajun said mikes sister was getting married and he was busy with that but why does oracle no longer post here whatsoever???? i guess you can with yours truly working at the barn and traveling to run horses so much im outta the loop

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I've never threatened anyone.

So there.

For awhile after Invasor won the classic i was worried that I was going to be banned for excessive gloating.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

For awhile after Invasor won the classic i was worried that I was going to be banned for excessive gloating.

Don't start gloating again! You never know... you may get the boot! HAHA! J/K

[avance2000]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

For awhile after Invasor won the classic i was worried that I was going to be banned for excessive gloating.

i don't think you have anything to worry about in that department. if i didn't get banned for gloating after that race, you didn't have anything to worry about. my infamous "dear bernardini fans" thread became so contentious that one of the moderators starting calling me names (i believe i was referred to as a clown).
that was part of the reason i posted this thread. i wanted to know specifically what line those guys crossed.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by avance2000

i just read on the espn board that euro was banned. just out of curiosity, what happened? and while we are on the subject....why was oracle banned?
i just want to know because i like this board a lot and i would like to know exactly what i can't say on here.
i am serious about this by the way. i am not trying to be a smart-ass. i really don't know what happened with those guys and i would like to find out if possible.

There is a simple formula to keep from being banned.
1. Dont personally insult anyone. It is a horseracing forum, supposed to be fun.
2. Dont break the moderators chops. They do a thankless job and at this site do it well. Treat them as you would like to be treated.
3. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but dont use the forum to try to spread anti-social behavior

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

There is a simple formula to keep from being banned.
1. Dont personally insult anyone. It is a horseracing forum, supposed to be fun.
2. Dont break the moderators chops. They do a thankless job and at this site do it well. Treat them as you would like to be treated.
3. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but dont use the forum to try to spread anti-social behavior

To pony off those, regarding Euro's case, it was one of those where he squeeked and then wouldn't back up his reasoning, and played "mean looking things(can't spell the friggin animal)" and just kept on feeding the fire.


All in all, just don't start stupid ish, it is fine to bitch about a jockey, bitch about an opinion, but say your piece and move on to the next losing ticket......

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

There is a simple formula to keep from being banned.
1. Dont personally insult anyone. It is a horseracing forum, supposed to be fun.
2. Dont break the moderators chops. They do a thankless job and at this site do it well. Treat them as you would like to be treated.
3. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but dont use the forum to try to spread anti-social behavior

chuck about covers it...

I would add...
you can argue about ideas or opinions you can not insult other members.

you may not threaten another member ever.

if you have issues with certain posters or topics that are offensive to you it should be brought to the attention of a moderater...then it can be deleted or modified without spiraling downward into a fight.

if you develop intense dislike for a particular member I strongly suggest that you put that person on ignore.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by avance2000

i just read on the espn board that euro was banned. just out of curiosity, what happened? and while we are on the subject....why was oracle banned?
i just want to know because i like this board a lot and i would like to know exactly what i can't say on here.
i am serious about this by the way. i am not trying to be a smart-ass. i really don't know what happened with those guys and i would like to find out if possible.

This is an extremely fair board. If you have to ask what you have to do, you have nothing to worry about. The mods here have legit reasons for what they do. And they aren't looking to boot people either. Some ask for it.

[packerbacker7964]

Starting to look like ESPN over here alittle. Hey if you can't get into with your friends and family whose left to argue with you? I would like to know if one Mod can ban someone or is it a Vote of three? Maybe it should be a board vote like congress to get the boot for good?

[MLC]

I'm a frequent reader here (and infrequent poster). This board is nothing like ESPN. The old board had no controls whatsoever and the new board is so uninformative. The moderators here do a terrific (and sometimes thankless) job. A person should be able to post an opinion without getting "attacked" for having one.

As they would say on Mike and the Mad Dog - "First Time, Long Time". Never posted because I do not have much to offer compared to the knowledge out here on a regular basis. However, this thread got me thinking and wanting to share. This board is incredible compared to the old ESPN board I read for 18 months or so, dating back to the "Experiment in Group Dynamics" from the college kids. Your moderators have a very steady hand, and a lot of tolerance. I do miss O-80 as even when he is wrong, you get something out of the logic that got him there, and thatis helpful when I look at the next batch of races.

Kasept, thanks from a long time admirer for the board, and to the rest of you for the insoght and laughs.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by djw

As they would say on Mike and the Mad Dog - "First Time, Long Time". Never posted because I do not have much to offer compared to the knowledge out here on a regular basis. However, this thread got me thinking and wanting to share. This board is incredible compared to the old ESPN board I read for 18 months or so, dating back to the "Experiment in Group Dynamics" from the college kids. Your moderators have a very steady hand, and a lot of tolerance. I do miss O-80 as even when he is wrong, you get something out of the logic that got him there, and thatis helpful when I look at the next batch of races.

Kasept, thanks from a long time admirer for the board, and to the rest of you for the insoght and laughs.

Neither do I, kiddo. I'm glad you decided to post!

Originally Posted by turdbucket67

to be completely honest, i LOVED the old espn message board... it was fantastic(besides some of the trools)... you could state some of your opinions without them being taken away..... i do like this board as well. the only problem is that they have taken quite a few of my posts away(and they weren't even bad).. i made a thread about where oracle was a few days ago, and next thing i know it was taken away in a matter of hours

Was it in the wrong subforum?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by merasmag

lol, it doesn't matter!!! i liked the other question about who decides what, but i will put my faith in the moderators now rather than the majority...as long as a-team isn't one of em GO BEARS!!!

if you put up a thread that belongs in another room, it's moved. multiple threads on the same subject are combined.
as for posts being removed, they probably shouldn't have been up to start with.
ateam does just fine.


as for those who cry freedom of speech--you can say what you want, post what you want...you just might not be posting here if you don't follow the rules which apply to everyone. but you can find somewhere else to exercise your free speech rights if it's necessary!!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by turdbucket67

to be completely honest, i LOVED the old espn message board... it was fantastic(besides some of the trools)... you could state some of your opinions without them being taken away..... i do like this board as well. the only problem is that they have taken quite a few of my posts away(and they weren't even bad).. i made a thread about where oracle was a few days ago, and next thing i know it was taken away in a matter of hours

espn was good for a long time-i started posting there around war emblems derby. but it went south pretty quick a few months ago. i had started posting at t'bred times, and it disappeared due to a few rotten apples, just like espn.

i like it here-so glad steve put it together, and that he has a lot of patience!!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

espn was good for a long time-i started posting there around war emblems derby. but it went south pretty quick a few months ago. i had started posting at t'bred times, and it disappeared due to a few rotten apples, just like espn.

i like it here-so glad steve put it together, and that he has a lot of patience!!

I posted at ESPN for almost 10 years, second longest continual poster to Chris (SCC)...the board always had troll issues and a few flamers who enjoyed personal attacks but was enjoyable because of the cross-section of horse folks who posted there...almost all the worthwhile posters moved here and Steve and those that assist him have done a wonderful job maintaining all the good aspects of the old board while eliminating the problems! Well done!!