Not Happy

[Smoke2much]

I'm not happy here.  My posts are being edited or deleted without prior notice or warning.  I understand that there appears to be an issue between one of the members and one of the moderators but it is none of my business and I want no part of it.  
The posting of a contentious news item is a request for opinion.  If I am not allowed to express my opinion there is little point in inviting it, and no point in removing posts that actually support the point made by the origional poster.

Deleting of posts IMHO is an abuse of the role of the moderator.  My posts were in no way abusive and did not attack any member of the forum or national government.

Will

[Scottler]

Will, IM me your post, I'm curious what it was about now.  lol

[Scottler]

And no, there's no issue, btw.

[Smoke2much]

It was the one where I stated that I didn't give a rats ass about something that it now seems I am not allowed to mention.  I also stated:"It is wrong to expect that those who are injured in defense of their country get billed for it. "

I do not appreciate being censored.

Will

[Hagar]

Will & Scott. At the risk of sticking my big nose in where it's not wanted.

[Smoke2much]

Fair enough about the offensive language, I acknowledged in my response that I was out of order to use the word.

One of my posts was deleted, it disagreed with Scott who I felt was out of line with a comment that he made.  It has gone, I was censored and I am thus not happy.  

I have no problem with you comenting on this Hagar, none at all.

Will

[Scottler]

If that's the case, then three of my replies on the thread in question were eaten simultaneously.  Awfully big coincidence.

[Hagar]

On a lighter note, I was a mod on the old Ultraboard forum. I would never consider editing anyone's posts, not sure it would have been possible anyway.
However, I once deleted a complete topic by mistake. Imagine my horror. I sent a PM to the unfortunate member explaining what happened but he never replied & didn't return. This is the first time I've told anyone else about that incident. One reason I no longer do the job.

Things have changed a lot since those days although we did get the occasional troublemaker. I used to mail Pete & let him deal with it.

[Smoke2much]

I do not see myself as a troublemaker.  Even when offended I remain polite and explain what has offended me.  If I upset someone I have the decency to apologise in public, on the thread in question.

In the 9 months that I have been a member here I have been involved in a maximum of four or five disagreements, all of which have been either resolved amicably or the other party has been requested to leave because they have become abusive.

I censor myself, I don't appreciate others doing it for me.

[Scottler]

I'm often viewed as a troublemaker for stating my honest opinion, political correctness be damned.  It's truly not my intent, and I've stated this here on a number of occasions.

Will and I are perfect examples of how two people, from two different cultures, can disagree completely, yet remain respectful towards each other.

I mean, he's wrong more times in one day than most people will be in a lifetime, but he swallows that reality with honor and pride.  

[Wing Nut]

Will is correct;

[Smoke2much]

[quote]I mean, he's wrong more times in one day than most people will be in a lifetime, but he swallows that reality with honor and pride.

[Hagar]

Will. I have always considered you a polite & valued member of this forum. I'm not sure what's going on here but never considered you to be a troublemaker. Hope I didn't give that impression.

I find it's sometimes all too easy to misinterpret what people are saying. In the past I've taken strong offence at what turned out to be the most innocent of comments. I simply read them the wrong way. This still happens now on the odd occasion. I now try to read things through carefully several times or even sleep on it before replying.

[Smoke2much]

No mate, I just meant that if I was a trouble maker I would expect to be pulled up.  I'm not so I don't.  You have never managed to offend me yet, and if you did I'd probably ignore it 'cos you're too darn helpful to upset!

Will

[Hagar]

Thanks mate. Seems it's all resolved now anyway. I hope so, although it does help to vent your spleen sometimes.

PS. Scott. I'm not sure you're entirely convinced. You come across as a highly articulate person who enjoys intelligent discussion. This sometimes results in your provoking arguments by not letting something go. You must have the final word trying to get your point across. I might be completely wrong but that's how I see it. I recognise this as one of my own failings. We have much in common.