Merged: MIXUM has been suspended / Random Comments Thread

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  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    To be fair, I didn't see the whole context of the thread in which the comments were made, nor do I really want to; but while I see provocation in MIXUM's comments, I don't see malice. I don't see any intent to cause psychological pain to anyone, anymore than I see the same in HCP's avatar. I can see how someone would be offended by either. But I'm not one to request "offensive" material be removed, so I'm certainly not going to PM HCP to request he change it.

    All I'm saying is that I see more similarities between the two than differences.

    No, I don't think he was actually punching Lucas. I understand that it was HCP kidding around. But it was still intended to look like he was punching him, and doesn't feel appropriate to me 2 days after his death. Just my opinion, I guess, but I'm obviously not alone (although the company I'm keeping makes me wonder...)
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    By stating that he is punching Mr. Lucas in the face you are demonstrating your ignorance.

    No one with any facts would think that there was an actual altercation going on there.

    Sorry about that.

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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    You're not pretending to know what HCP is thinking when he post that picture are you? you don't even know what you're friends are thinking. :D
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    Let's face it, if anyone else said these things, they would not be suspended.

    Did Mixum bring it upon himself . . . personally I don't care.
     
    The_Lillard_King, Nov 2, 2010
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    This is one of the great threads of all time. 205 posts, and counting, debating the temporary suspension of an obvious and prolific troll. As trolls go, the man is clearly a legend around here. He is certain to be missed.

    Insert 'Denny is making a fortune' joke here. Are we sure Denny isn't Vince McMahon? :)
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    Alright, let's break it down to brass tax. DC's post above suggests that it was primarily the content of the posts that earned the suspension. Ed's post indicates that prior history was (likely) also a contributing factor. It's_GO_time gets at the pertinent question.

    If I had made the same pair of posts that MIXUM did, would I have been suspended?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Nov 2, 2010
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    I want to hear mixum's take on all this. :D
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    I wouldn't give too much credit for this. MIXUM always tries to be the first to post bad news for the Blazers.

    Go Blazers
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    You're volunteering to 'Triple H' his daughter, aren't you? :)
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    And of course he said it was "sad." I don't think Mixum's thesaurus has any positive words in it! :)
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    I'm with Shooter on some of HCP's posts just seeming uselessly dumb/vulgar, but I don't find HCP's avatar offensive at all. He takes funny, joking around photos of himself with Blazer personnel and shares a look at the team from a different angle, it should be obvious to any longtime forum reader that that is what that avatar is about, reliving a fun/joking around moment with Luke after his passing. It's like telling a funny story about someone at their wake/funeral, grieving doesn't have to be all dark and somber for everyone.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    I am ignorant in that way, too, of course.

    I've run some studies, though, and focus groups tell me how to think about what HCP's thinking :)

    Ed O.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    Fixed.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

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    Yeah, HCP's photo didn't at all bother me. Then again, neither did MIXUM's "offensive" posts.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    lol,

    so many of you seriously need to get a life.

    sorry had to say it.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    These sorts of things are case-by-case, of course, and in THIS case, Denny made the call (although I know that I, for one, support him).

    I will say that I believe previous posting history AND conversations (in threads and in PMs) go into every decision that is made regarding suspensions and bans. We really don't like to make this feel like a place where people will be punished for what they post (or put in their avatars, or fail to get me for my birthday) but if/when a decision has to be made to do that, posting history, conversations, and the level of extremity of the post or posts all are key considerations.

    Ed O.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    Let's just suspend/ban HCP too and be done with it. Then everyone's happy!
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    Fixed. I hear ya. :)
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    Someone's gotta do it. Better me than HCP! Although that would make a better story line.
     
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    Re: MIXUM has been suspended

    lol. This thread will still be going by the time MIXUM is back, effectively making his suspension irrelevant. His ego certainly isn't suffering as long as this thread's around.
     
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