Lbm Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 To be honest, this is why I can't get too upset about it. You seem like a decent chap and if you've met him and think he's OK then that's probably good enough for me... I'm a little shocked that this has actually turned into a thread. The dark forces are at work... Yeah, I've met Carl a couple of times, nice guy in real life. But, moderating a forum means having to read pretty much every post and the endless ones yesterday and in the previous week from him were just too much! Anyway, he's off my ignore list now. Fair comment- although I don't think the 114 posts will be a regular feature (besides him getting banned or ignored), as he's looking for extra hours at work- so he's had a bit of time on his hands recently. I think this was a blip on the radar- if you will My only real fear is Michael locking Carl & I in the dungeon together - no offence to Carl, but that would be scary. Then again maybe I'm already there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhicks22 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 So when you choose to ignore someone, do they still see your posts or is it a two-way thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 So when you choose to ignore someone, do they still see your posts or is it a two-way thing? They still see your posts. And you just see their name on the screen where their post would be... which is annoying because they aren't as blocked as I'd like. You can click a link to view the post in question if you are curious. Block someone and have a look, you can always unblock them again. Click and OK on this one: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/profile.php?do=addlist&userlist=ignore&u=13255 Have a look around and then unblock here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/profile.php?do=removelist&userlist=ignore&u=13255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Do you know when someone has put you on their ignore list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yeah, I'm surprised he raises so much ire. He seems pretty inoffensive to me. A gentle soul, gregarious and barmy. It's the aggressive, threatening SOBs that I really can't stand. I don't find 'ignore' very useful, because I can't resist peeking at the hidden post to see if the offender has lived down to my expectations, which inevitably he/she has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I must admit that I hardly post now. This forum used to be my life for a good 12 months or so but it became tiresome with some of the idiots that joined, pi$$ed everyone off and then got banned or left!! In my prime I managed an average of 21 posts a day but I am now down to 16 ish even though I have hardly posted in the last 6 months. One saturday I managed 70 odd posts but I was on here all day from 9am till about midnight!! I toohave noticed a difference in the number of posts by Carl S and the rambling drivel that goes with them, but to be honest I find him a bit harmless and in some ways I feel sorry for him as the elevator obviously doesn't go anywhere near the top floor..... 115 posts takes some doing though!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yeah, I'm surprised he raises so much ire. He seems pretty inoffensive to me. A gentle soul, gregarious and barmy. It's the aggressive, threatening SOBs that I really can't stand. I don't find 'ignore' very useful, because I can't resist peeking at the hidden post to see if the offender has lived down to my expectations, which inevitably he/she has. It's not offensive per se, I mean offensive has to be kept an eye on - like firearm and pitbull owning cheapskates who threaten violence at the drop of a hat - that type, should they ever rock up here heaven forbid, should never go on an ignore list. With Carl, it's just... well... noise. Like an annoying squeak in the car or someone else's child wailing. You always wish you could blot those out and it's wholly non-detrimental if you do so hey, why not take the opportunity? -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think he is harmless. Doesnt bother me at all,in fact at times the stuff he comes out with is that bonkers it can be quite entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think he is harmless. Doesnt bother me at all,in fact at times the stuff he comes out with is that bonkers it can be quite entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Now I've taken a deep breath I would just like to say this. I've heard before that Carl is a nice chap in real life, and I'm sure no doubt he is, but his internet persona is Kilo Bravo. I have to admit, that I even lol from some of his posts, but of late it's just been too much. I can't remember the last time I had a rant like that, and whilst I won't remove my post, but I did go into overdrive rant mode. Apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 We all do sometimes I thought that was a little out of character for you Doug.. you're the calm one remember?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I actually quite like his posts. Maybe mine are just as inane and boring noise these days ?? I like a bit of banter to take my day away. I do agree that putting drivel in tech and supra related threads is a bit w*nk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sted Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Normally i just flick over the posts and just ignore them, but I've joined the cause and used the ignore list for the first time. 114 post per day! does he not have anything else to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I have met Carl a couple of times at ACE meets, a nice guy who really cares about his car and getting the best out of it, his posting style does not really reflect the face to face persona, it has to be said (and I remember getting annoyed by some of his posts just after he joined) that they can be very 'random' I have managed to develop a knack of skim reading past the drivel after being a member on here for a little while and also which members posts make me stop and read in full and those whos posts I tend to wizz past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I do quite enjoy some of Carls post TBH. However I dont tend to read all of them and I can appreciate that the mods do and, therefore, it/he can be a bit tiresome. But remember he has a beautiful soul;) Edit: As above I do sort of skim read most of his stuff. Possibly the reason I dont feel the same way towards his posting style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhicks22 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 They still see your posts. And you just see their name on the screen where their post would be... which is annoying because they aren't as blocked as I'd like. You can click a link to view the post in question if you are curious. Block someone and have a look, you can always unblock them again. Thanks for that. I see what you mean about still seeing the stub of their post - that is quite annoying. Can't say that anyone in particular gets to me enough to add them though and I'm way too curious to not read posts if I know they're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I don't know Carl but as far as I am concerned surely the same result could have been achieved without publically insulting and embarrasing him. Perhaps people tried andFair enough but otherwise it just makes the moaners worse than him. Micheal and jake should know better IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Micheal and jake should know better IMO We know better, we just don't care. The guy shows our forum no respect - in fact he's ruining it for a lot of us. Something needed to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Argh, the dreaded Care Bear Stare! Apologies for not living in Care-A-Lot with you but my Caring Meter is showing a low reading at the moment. Nobody is forcing anyone to do anything drastic and nobody is insisting that anyone stop being themselves, no matter how annoying some people find it, I see this more as a public information thread for those that are interested. For those that aren't... carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Click and OK on this one: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/profile.php?do=addlist&userlist=ignore&u=13255 Have a look around and then unblock here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/profile.php?do=removelist&userlist=ignore&u=13255 I think I see what you did there sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Argh, the dreaded Care Bear Stare! If i had a cuppa, id have spat it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Yeah it's you. This is a community of likeminded enthusiasts who enjoy the odd heated debate, a bit of banter, a laugh or two, and a bit of a get together from time to time. But YOU , yes YOU are upsetting the dynamic of this forum. Is that your intention? Does it make you feel good? Do you enjoy annoying people. Do you think you're funny with the irrelevant drivel you post? Constantly. It's people like you that was one of the reasons why I gave up helping the club out and boy did I give up alot of my time helping here. You popped up on the mods radar early on, and I was all for banning you. Wish I did. The Joke is tired now Carl. Post wit. Perhaps you get a kick out of seeing how people react to you. If you do, then you don't deserve to be a part of this club. Very rarely have I encountered people here that annoy the living shit out of me, but you are one and that takes alot of doing because I'm a pretty objective kind of person. Let it all out Doug, I sense you're holding something back. What a way with words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Argh, the dreaded Care Bear Stare! Apologies for not living in Care-A-Lot with you but my Caring Meter is showing a low reading at the moment. Its nothing to do with careing, just sick of kettles calling pots black. If people posted threads about you everytime you annoyed someone then this wouldnt be a car forum. nobody is insisting that anyone stop being themselves, Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STFU! Did you miss this or did I just read it wrong? We know better, we just don't care. Very sad. Something needed to be said. Why not by PM as opposed to a thread like this one or speak to a mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sorry for the slow reply, had to find a bigger box of tissues to keep my eyes from flooding the house. People generally tell me if they aren't happy with something honest I've said, they also have the ability to report posts if they are really upset and they can add me to their ignore list if they like. Is that OK with you? Do I need to explain things further? Did you miss this or did I just read it wrong? Seemed like a polite enough request to me. From what I've read it seems like my point is spot on, the character being played out on here isn't the person being themselves, it's a persona they seem to have created to annoy and irritate (or perhaps they believe it's to amuse?). Still this current incarnation is a little bit better than some of the older ones I guess. I think the rest of your interrogation is aimed at Jake so I'll leave him to answer those bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 *ignores 14578* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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