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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 12:57 AM

laconicsax (14,860 posts)

Rug has been blocked from this group.

Rug has been blocked from this group for the following reasons:

-He read the A&A group looking for ammo to use against us in Religion.
-He wasn't interested in contributing anything of substance to discussions in A&A, just asinine quips meant to inflame others.
-He didn't respect the safe haven nature of our group.
-He acted as a bully.

The hosts of this group would like to emphasize the fact that rug was not blocked because he's a theist or has beliefs that differ from the majority of the group members. While this group is intended as a place for non believers, theists are welcome to post, provided they do so in a manner that respects the safe haven nature of this group.

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30 replies	Author	Time	Post
Rug has been blocked from this group. (Original post)	laconicsax	Jan 2012	OP
tough group	Angry Dragon	Jan 2012	#1
not really	Deep13	Jan 2012	#2
Excellent. nt	mr blur	Jan 2012	#3
Does that mean a blocked person cannot even read the group at all or just not able to post here?	cleanhippie	Jan 2012	#4
As I understand it, it means that he can't post or subscribe. n/t	laconicsax	Jan 2012	#5
Probably the right decision, unfortunately	pokerfan	Jan 2012	#6
It probably won't have that effect.	laconicsax	Jan 2012	#8
To bad he can still lurk.	rexcat	Jan 2012	#9
Ah	pokerfan	Jan 2012	#10
Thank you, he is a bully.	Odin2005	Jan 2012	#7
Now, now. I'm sure he is just following his deeply held religious beliefs.	cleanhippie	Jan 2012	#12
Thank you	Warpy	Jan 2012	#11
I was the one who blocked brother rug	EvolveOrConvolve	Jan 2012	#13
I remember the time when I was a mod...	awoke_in_2003	Jan 2012	#19
Ooooo. Do keep us updated.	2ndAmForComputers	Apr 2012	#26
I have no quarrels with rug.	ZombieHorde	Jan 2012	#14
It really is a shame that anyone has to be blocked from A&A.	Curmudgeoness	Jan 2012	#15
It is a shame. n/t	laconicsax	Jan 2012	#16
Yes it is...	onager	Jan 2012	#17
I couldn't agree more.	Curmudgeoness	Jan 2012	#18
He wasn't interested in contributing anything of substance to discussions in A&A, just asinine quips	AlbertCat	Apr 2012	#25
+1 nt	mr blur	Apr 2012	#30
Kick to keep the Kick-Ass subject line at the top of the forum for a bit longer.	cleanhippie	Jan 2012	#20
Good...	SidDithers	Jan 2012	#21
It appears this thread needs another kick.	trotsky	Apr 2012	#22
And for someone else	Goblinmonger	Apr 2012	#23
That one needs to be shown the exit, methinks.	darkstar3	Apr 2012	#24
I got hidden!	AlbertCat	Apr 2012	#27
I thought about mocking your typo when I saw it...	laconicsax	Apr 2012	#28
A little mocking is good for everyone	AlbertCat	Apr 2012	#29

Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:21 AM

Angry Dragon (24,073 posts)

1. tough group

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:24 AM

Deep13 (37,197 posts)

2. not really

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 06:42 AM

mr blur (5,295 posts)

3. Excellent. nt

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 10:12 AM

cleanhippie (14,469 posts)

4. Does that mean a blocked person cannot even read the group at all or just not able to post here?

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 11:43 AM

laconicsax (14,860 posts)

5. As I understand it, it means that he can't post or subscribe. n/t

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 12:58 PM

pokerfan (25,387 posts)

6. Probably the right decision, unfortunately

Last edited Thu Jan 12, 2012, 12:58 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)

That guy isn't interested in honest discussion, only stirring the pot, so if this can reduce the "noise" level on the Religion group, then I support this decision.

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Response to pokerfan (Reply #6)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:22 PM

laconicsax (14,860 posts)

8. It probably won't have that effect.

As I understand it, blocking means that they can't subscribe or post here. If rug still wants to lurk here in search of ammo, he'll have to make a few extra clicks.

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Response to laconicsax (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 03:00 PM

rexcat (3,184 posts)

9. To bad he can still lurk.

My issue with theist posting here is they usually don't understand the safe haven paradigm. I am always a little leary of them when they post here. I suppose this is more of my issue than anything else.

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Response to laconicsax (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 03:07 PM

pokerfan (25,387 posts)

10. Ah

I thought block meant blocked.

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:19 PM

Odin2005 (48,255 posts)

7. Thank you, he is a bully.

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Response to Odin2005 (Reply #7)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 04:32 PM

cleanhippie (14,469 posts)

12. Now, now. I'm sure he is just following his deeply held religious beliefs.

It's not bullying when it's done in defense of your religious beliefs. Or something.

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 03:22 PM

Warpy (69,069 posts)

11. Thank you

Other theists have come here over the years and have been able to discuss things rationally and respectfully.

I'm afraid he wasn't one of them.

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 07:33 PM

EvolveOrConvolve (5,600 posts)

13. I was the one who blocked brother rug

I'm glad to see that there are others who agree with me that he was unlikely to provide anything constructive if allowed to post here.

In the interest of transparency: rug is hanging out in the Hosts forum trying to bully his way through the three A&A hosts (with DU3, I'm allowed to post that fact - one of the things I like about DU3). Needless to say, his poor behavior has only confirmed my decision to block him.

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Response to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #13)

Sat Jan 14, 2012, 03:09 PM

awoke_in_2003 (18,470 posts)

19. I remember the time when I was a mod...

habitual bullies were tombstoned. Yeah, it might have taken a while to get it done, but eventually it was.

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Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:51 PM

2ndAmForComputers (3,307 posts)

26. Ooooo. Do keep us updated.

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 08:16 PM

ZombieHorde (23,829 posts)

14. I have no quarrels with rug.

But if posters didn't feel safe with his presence, then I guess it is for the best.

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 09:26 PM

Curmudgeoness (10,475 posts)

15. It really is a shame that anyone has to be blocked from A&A.

But it can't feel like a safe haven when there are attacks and confrontations.

Since rug can still read what is posted here, the block will apparently not stop the problems, but at least it will all happen in Religion, where it is pretty much expected.

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 09:30 PM

laconicsax (14,860 posts)

16. It is a shame. n/t

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Response to Curmudgeoness (Reply #15)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 09:46 PM

onager (7,349 posts)

17. Yes it is...

But I also agree with the blockage. Mostly because of this:

He wasn't interested in contributing anything of substance to discussions in A&A, just asinine quips meant to inflame others.

Also, I see quite enough of his posts in the Religion forum. I'd hate to see this group carpet-bombed with articles about the general wonderfulness of religious belief.

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 09:59 PM

Curmudgeoness (10,475 posts)

18. I couldn't agree more.

I do not come here to hear the virtues of religious belief. And I don't think anyone else does either.

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Wed Apr 25, 2012, 05:27 PM

AlbertCat (10,448 posts)

25. He wasn't interested in contributing anything of substance to discussions in A&A, just asinine quips

And, y'know.... that's all he does in the "Religion" forum too.

He really is an obnoxious bore. (unlike ME!

)

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Fri Apr 27, 2012, 07:46 AM

mr blur (5,295 posts)

30. +1 nt

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Sun Jan 15, 2012, 06:10 PM

cleanhippie (14,469 posts)

20. Kick to keep the Kick-Ass subject line at the top of the forum for a bit longer.

Last edited Sun Jan 15, 2012, 06:11 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)

Just to make sure everyone knows whats going on here.

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Sun Jan 15, 2012, 10:29 PM

SidDithers (26,979 posts)

21. Good...

Sid

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Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:48 AM

trotsky (32,965 posts)

22. It appears this thread needs another kick.

Since someone is still lurking and it will bother the crap out of him.

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Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:52 AM

Goblinmonger (16,360 posts)

23. And for someone else

who doesn't seem to understand the purpose of this group, either.

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Wed Apr 25, 2012, 01:02 PM

darkstar3 (8,763 posts)

24. That one needs to be shown the exit, methinks.

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Response to laconicsax (Original post)

Thu Apr 26, 2012, 01:34 AM

AlbertCat (10,448 posts)

27. I got hidden!

Last edited Thu Apr 26, 2012, 01:35 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)

My 1st post deemed unsuitable for consumption!

Someone called "rug" an ass in the Religion forum and he responded with something that ended with "Be careful how you answer".... which I thought proved that assessment to be true so I expressed it.

But here's the funny thing. My post had a typo. I added an "r" to "you". 2 or 3 (I forget) of the jury enjoyed belittling me for not knowing the difference between "your" and "you're". But if they read one word over they would see the verb "are" clearly printed. So, see, it's obviously a typo. Unless they think I should have typed "You're really are an......"

Anyway.... my 1st hidden post! I'm so excited!

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Response to AlbertCat (Reply #27)

Thu Apr 26, 2012, 01:46 AM

laconicsax (14,860 posts)

28. I thought about mocking your typo when I saw it...

I decided against it because frankly, such a discussion is too high brow for that subthread.

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Response to laconicsax (Reply #28)

Thu Apr 26, 2012, 02:16 AM

AlbertCat (10,448 posts)

29. A little mocking is good for everyone

Frankly, since I type with 2 fingers and can't spell anything correctly the 1st time (thank the fathers for spell check!), I'm surprised I don't make more typos.

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