Would someone please explain why the Syria thread was locked?
A completely civil and existential discussion on WWII, not to mention - dare I say - potentially educational stuff in there for some, and it's shut down? WTF?
If this is supposed to be a meta-lesson in fascism and censorship, epic fail, mods.
MU82 isn't allowed to start non basketball threads. Tugg too... but he's not a problem anymore.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=55616.msg992351#msg992351
Not sure either.
However, we have a track record of showing why we can't have nice things.
It may seem arbitrary, but sticking to that simple rule has kept the superbar nearly enjoyable the past few months. And yes, it took me over a day to notice MU82 started a thread here.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 13, 2018, 06:10:03 AM
It may seem arbitrary, but sticking to that simple rule has kept the superbar nearly enjoyable the past few months. And yes, it took me over a day to notice MU82 started a thread here.
Zero tolerance rules are dumb. MU82 has toned down his stuff considerably while Tugg never could.
Quote from: #bansultan on April 13, 2018, 06:59:52 AM
Zero tolerance rules are dumb. MU82 has toned down his stuff considerably while Tugg never could.
Perhaps. But we simply restarted it and I'm sure Rocky is fine about it. A fine offseason topic no doubt. We should try to do this more.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 13, 2018, 05:55:18 AM
MU82 isn't allowed to start non basketball threads. Tugg too... but he's not a problem anymore.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=55616.msg992351#msg992351
Ah, I was wondering about Heisy's unusual silence. What finally got him voted off the island?
Quote from: #bansultan on April 13, 2018, 06:59:52 AM
Zero tolerance rules are dumb.
I tend to agree, but they
are easily enforced. And when we're talking about this free board with volunteer mods, I've got no problem with them erring on the side of easily enforced. Besides, it would seem that this dumb, arbitrary rule also happens to have been effective.
And I say that with no disrespect for MU82 at all; I like the guy.
Quote from: #bansultan on April 13, 2018, 06:59:52 AM
Zero tolerance rules are dumb. MU82 has toned down his stuff considerably while Tugg never could.
Sorry, but we needed to apply it to our anti-ornament friend. May need to expand. #Obey
Free board, volunteer moderators. They are entitled to simplify their lives.
Okey dokey.
Whatever floats the mods' boats.
Quote from: #bansultan on April 13, 2018, 06:59:52 AM
Zero tolerance rules are dumb. MU82 has toned down his stuff considerably...
Mea culpa; I take it all back... on second reflection, this was not an epic fail after all. In fact, it's a great lesson about not being able to escape the discrimination and arbitrary punishment of an autocratic regime simply by renouncing your ways.
And the cherry on top of 82 being born into a Jewish family but now being an atheist, I mean, just, wow [head explosion hand and sound effects]... I'm honestly disappointed in myself that I didn't pick up on it earlier.
Well done, mods. Well done, indeed.
Quote from: MU82 on April 13, 2018, 08:47:21 AM
Okey dokey.
Whatever floats the mods' boats.
I think they prayed on it then acted.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 13, 2018, 06:10:03 AM
It may seem arbitrary, but sticking to that simple rule has kept the superbar nearly enjoyable the past few months. And yes, it took me over a day to notice MU82 started a thread here.
Yeah butt, Nads doesn't believe in natural castastrophies and dat kinda chit anyhow, hey?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 13, 2018, 09:48:31 AM
I think they prayed on it then acted.
Tots and Prayers
They ate tots then prayed on how they were going to make 82 uncomfortable without resorting to ornaments :o ;)
I am a true menace.
Maybe my trip to Mexico will solve all of Scoop's problems.
Quote from: MU82 on April 13, 2018, 10:27:17 AM
I am a true menace.
Maybe my trip to Mexico will solve all of Scoop's problems.
Godspeed!
Quote from: MU82 on April 13, 2018, 10:27:17 AM
I am a true menace.
Maybe my trip to Mexico will solve all of Scoop's problems.
Only if Scoopers build a wall while you are there ::)
Superbar drama is my favorite tv show. Please do more.
Quote from: #UnleashNers on April 13, 2018, 12:56:38 PM
Superbar drama is my favorite tv show. Please do more.
#PeakTV
Quote from: Jockey on April 13, 2018, 10:51:23 AM
Only if Scoopers build a wall while you are there ::)
Only if Mexico pays for it. ;)
Quote from: Benny B on April 13, 2018, 09:30:36 AM
Mea culpa; I take it all back...
No problem Benny, and thanks! It's rare that people accurately recognized us for being even worse than they were assuming!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 13, 2018, 05:55:18 AM
MU82 isn't allowed to start non basketball threads. Tugg too... but he's not a problem anymore.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=55616.msg992351#msg992351
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=56197.0
??
Thread relates to basketball. We have long leashes. Everyone gets a lot of chances until they don't, and then they get even more until they don't.
Light touch. Totally inconsistent. That's how we roll. Viva Scoop, Arbys.
Let's give MU82 a break in this one. People have been/will be pardoned for far worse
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 13, 2018, 07:42:27 PM
Let's give MU82 a break in this one. People have been/will be pardoned for far worse
I agree.
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 13, 2018, 07:42:27 PM
Let's give MU82 a break in this one. People have been/will be pardoned for far worse
Only God can judge MU82....oops, never mind.
God and I are cool. Just had a few beers with Her!
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on April 13, 2018, 06:19:47 PM
Thread relates to basketball. We have long leashes. Everyone gets a lot of chances until they don't, and then they get even more until they don't.
Light touch. Totally inconsistent. That's how we roll. Viva Scoop, Arbys.
All great organizations run in this manner. I am confident that your inconsistent sometimes arbitrary decisions keep this board moving forward.
Quote from: jesmu84 on April 13, 2018, 06:12:21 PM
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=56197.0
??
I don't think your spidey senses are correct on that one.
Quote from: warriorchick on April 13, 2018, 08:27:44 PM
Only God can judge MU82....oops, never mind.
If we TP'ed 82's tree, would he not believe in toilet hygiene too?
#deepthoughtsbytuggie
Quote from: #bansultan on April 13, 2018, 06:59:52 AM
Zero tolerance rules are dumb. MU82 has toned down his stuff considerably while Tugg never could.
Rules be rules
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 13, 2018, 10:55:45 PM
I don't think your spidey senses are correct on that one.
Surprising