Gleb Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I just noticed that Willy was banned. I'm curious to why and when is he going to be able to come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Gleb, 1. How did you figure that out? 2. Is there a way we can find out who has been banned in the past? 3. Who decides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 look at his past posts...it says "banned" under his name. I think he was flaming the mods again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 So that's why his posts were showing up in the top part of the windows but not the bottom? I thought it was an issue with the forum software, so I wrote to the admin/mods, got no news but was able to read his posts again after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 yeah, it happened early yesterday morning, as to finding out. Instead of saying Skidder, Alpine Ace, or Hardboot wizard, etc. etc. It says banned... I've seen one other banned user (Randy S). I only saw this because I was reading through threads and noticed it on their names. As for finding past banned users, i don't think you can. I'm sure the moderators decide who gets banned, since they all have the "power" to do so. I'm not pointing any fingers, but I have a pretty damn good feeling about which of the moderators banned him purely by reading through threads and past messages posted. I think he was flaming the mods again :nono: correction (singular) only one mod... lol. that's pretty funny though. I've seen much worse from "stand up characters" here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Where do all the banned boys go? I'm pretty sure they're not on the Catek Forum. I'm guessing Randy is at Tahoecarvers.com. Are there other forums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Willy still hangs out on TGR PSR (I think banned) is on Freecarve.com I think CMC (also banned I think) is there occasionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I think PSR was/is a friend of CMC, and just quit coming here after CMC was banned. He just got tired of the garbage, and has a life. CMC was kinda funny, even when he was flaming me about my quiver. Randy S.? No clue as to why he disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Randy S got banned for some of his comments over the lawsuit. PSR just got annoyed at being flamed by newbie tossers, which is a shame as he's a great guy and hugely knowledgeable. Willy got banned? Damn, for a random dude he was pretty funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 There are posts on Tahoecarvers on why the Randy S username was banned. If you're curious, go search there. He did not do anything wrong, it was a lot more complicated than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Willy got banned? Damn, for a random dude he was pretty funny. Honestly, I only understood about 10% of his posts :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Having some one banned from BOL is not just based on the decision of one modorator. WW has been warned to many times, he was banned for 24 hours a few weeks ago and came back taunting again. There are some additional behind the scenes stuff that the public has not seen regarding his posts and behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Honestly, aside from the comment that got him banned (I know what he said and it was pretty funny - but I won't repeat or I'll probably be severely reprimanded myself) I think willy's posts, while random at times, were pretty darn funny. Snowboarding started as a bunch of disrespectful nonconformists. Willy lives up to that image to this day. I hope the mods realize this and let him back on...but who nows if he wants to come back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 It is unfortunate, because the forum software does not give us any options on the term "banned". To be honest, I wish we could get one called "Taking a Time Out" as it would be a better description in most cases, just as it would be on this one. WillyWhit is taking a little break, he is not banned forever at this point. We just felt the issues we where having with him (on and off-line) where becoming a bigger problem and we all need a break. Also, it is hard for me to tolerate someone going after one of the Mods. I know we have used this analogy a lot but it still works. Bomber Online Forums is a public place but it is privately owned. The same can be said for a local bar. You go there to have a good time, relax, and chat with the locals. But if you act up, start mouthing off to the employees or owner, there is a good chance you might be asked to settle down or even leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Kudos for checkin in Fin. And thanks for wisely seeing the big picture. Willy is just being Willy. He lives pretty far outside of the normal 9 to 5 envelope...and should be judged as such. He's a very passionate hardbooter though and unlike me loves to yammer on forever to strangers about how great carving is and BOL. He really should be on the payroll. It's much more colorful to have all kinds of characters on a message board. Ya know, most carving geeks are capable of deciding what is offensive themselves and then hit the "ignore all posts by this user" button. I personally don't think BOL needs tweeker(s) behind the scenes (with a chip on their shoulder and an ax to grind ) sniff testing posts and deleting with no explanation. It seems a bit gutless. Lighten up. Just stick to being spam janitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 thank you again, Fin, for giving us a place to waste our off-snow time I'm sure most of us have been asked to leave bars at one point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 thank you again, Fin, for giving us a place to waste our off-snow timeI'm sure most of us have been asked to leave bars at one point Noooooo.... not any of us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I never thought ww was detrimental to the forum but what do I know? others think way worse of ME, and Im not banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I read bomber at least as much for the 'characters' as for real info, but the bar analogy makes sense.I know nothing about this situation other than when I've seen willy's name on a post I've known it was going to be interesting and or funny.He doesn't know me nor do I know him, but I hope he'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 others think way worse of ME, and Im not banned. Yeah, no kidding! :D What? I never said it was me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 thank you again, Fin, for giving us a place to waste our off-snow timeI'm sure most of us have been asked to leave bars at one point No kidding, what else would I do at work? I think about 80% of my post time is at work. As for WW, don't know the guy, but he sure had some entertaining posts, especially with all the random youtube vids he'd post. Randy S - know nothing of him, other than that someone here posted a message that he frequents these forums occasionallly, but under a different name. D-Sub - i'm just waiting for post # 3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I think if D-Sub were ever banned, BOL would average about 50% less posts per day. but keep it up, because id feel like a big post whore if i didnt have you to compare myself to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Having some one banned from BOL is not just based on the decision of one modorator. WW has been warned to many times, he was banned for 24 hours a few weeks ago and came back taunting again. There are some additional behind the scenes stuff that the public has not seen regarding his posts and behavior. ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 go make nice! I really don't have much of a comment other than I hope whatever that post was somebody can email me and tell me about it, I hope it was funny WW just says what he is thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 just my .02 without the WW, D-sub et al:eplus2: this would be a slightly boring place. a little ribbing is necessary to keep things light. as long as its not a really rotten flame. leave it alone boys will be boys:eplus2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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