First, I am sure that those who are calling for BobH to simply be ignored would react totally different if it were they that were being slammed.
Second, when you read some of the below quotations, bear in mind that I have not spoken to him, replied to a post of his, or spoken about him with anyone since his last ban thread 3 months ago (until the need for his re-ban needed to be discussed based on his actions).
Third, you would have to know what happened 3 month ago to understand some of the more subtle remarks.
From a closed thread so no quotes available:
the problem I have with Dave is the bull-headed way in which he argues a point. There's no balance, no give just take, no acceptance of other perspectives. That's obviously my personal opinion, but look at the poll to ban me and see for yourself. Notice
how he argues, not what he's saying. notice how he inflames me and then complains that I have "anger management" issues. Of course I do ... with HIM! And Laasersbee, Mfo, and Tech Junkie (who likes to give me negative rep). Look at my rep and you'll see. Those three and Daguin are the ONLY people I have issues with here. And that's ONLY because THEY don't want me here.
It was said that a vote would not determine the new moderator. I hope one is chosen who doesn't hold such a grudge. Out of 10,000 members, why choose someone who is extremist? Go for quality, not quantity. Once they're in, they can do much damage before being removed.
From a closed thread:
I'm explaining the "tension" mentioned in post#1 above, and supporting the need for a moderator with a better sense of fairness than Dave because of the difficulty in unseating the new moderator if necessary.
Stop hounding me.
From a closed thread:
This is a poll of those who are active and enthusiastic enough (or with invested interest like me) to read the "Polls" section of this site. Most view "Other" and "General" and never see polls here. The vast majority. Without publicizing a poll like this, which affects everyone here (not just those with a vested interest), the poll is not representative of the view of the majority. This poll will not determine the new moderator(s), as was stated in the other thread. I hope the choice is someone better able to resolve conflict, with more than sweep-it-under-the-rug obstinacy and refusal to communicate.
From a closed thread:
I was wrong to include you in the "group" that wants to take this there. The others on the list consider themselves the "powerful few" here. I'm sorry, but 5,000 "me-too" posts doesn't confer authority in my mind.
From a closed thread:
So now Tech Junkie is loading me up with negative rep because he doesn't like what I say about him. What a freaking baby! THAT's the kind of moderator you people want here?!? And I can't leave any rep for him because I don't hand it out freely to others?
This forum is dominated by a handfull of childish weenies who post all the time. That's no indicator of maturity. It's no indicator of intelligence. All it is is an indication of people who spend too much time on the internet.
From a closed thread:
The names mentioned that I referred to are Photonaholic, Lasersbee, Daguin, Tech Junkie, and MFO. All five were the ones who tried unsuccessfully and unfairly to ban me. Photonaholic was the only one of the group who, although he started it, argued like a gentleman and not an arrogant teenager. He is also the only one of the group who was civil enough to not hound me with childish derailments and sour grapes comments, like Dave has continued to do.
Now that same group wants to hide away again in the "veterans" corner and do things in secret. Just like cockroaches.
Not way past, 3 months past initially and constantly since. From only 4 members. THEY can't let it go. I don't derail THEIR threads. Now one is being pushed by them for moderator. Of course I'm going to speak up. It's my duty.
Remember, I have not spoken to or about him for 3 months nor did I neg rep him. This doesn't even begin to know what knd of stuff probably went on in PM's.
If it was your name he was using in these posts, would you be willing to ignore it?
Peace,
dave
