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Post by johno on Mar 27, 2007 4:31:57 GMT -5
These most recently deleted posts over there are making my head pop. I deleted my post that was in the midst of it because it no longer made any sense, and kinda' made me look dumb if you hadn't been following along before. GRRR!
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Post by lavandulagirl on Mar 27, 2007 6:22:45 GMT -5
See, that's the thing. You and I were just agreeing with Mischka, who had a really sound point, if you followed the link he provided. I think Jere edited that stuff. He took out the one where Z was just laughing, too. But I don't get removing Mischka's post. Maybe editing it where he said Zman needed to at least get the info right if he was going to plagarize, since it could be considered inflammatory, I guess, but the whole freakin' post? Stupid.
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Post by lavandulagirl on Mar 27, 2007 7:48:26 GMT -5
I went and removed mine as well, since it too made no sense. I had referenced Mischka's post, for pete's sake. It asks for a reason for the deletion, and I put something to the effect that the post was now erroneous due to inconsistent editing of the thread. I'm sure they don't read that stuff, but it made me feel just a bit better.
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Mar 27, 2007 7:53:18 GMT -5
I went over last night for a very quick look. Mostly to check on whether Johno needed me to mail stamps for CFF's seeds or not? I saw enough in the few minutes that I was there to know that I don't want to go back.
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Post by kimikat on Mar 27, 2007 8:07:31 GMT -5
I emailed the webmaster the other day, because I was pissed that I was banned after posting once, and only once. Not that I had the intentions of going back. But I told him it was quite ass-ish of Jere to edit my post in defense of myself for what Z-man had been saying about me. He, Andrew, said and I quote, "I banned you, not Jere. Out of assumption that Alan would use your account. I did not see the post where you defended yourself. But if you guarantee me that you and you alone will be the only person that uses the account I'll be happy to unban you." I emailed him back and told him that he could unban me if he likes, but there are other ways around a ban than using another's account (as I've moderated a forum of 20,000+ members for a little over two years and have seen it happen). Either way, I told him I would not be back. And that furthermore, he was a sorry excuse for a webmaster, as it is generally helpful to READ the boards that you are in charge of that way you know whose the root of the problem in the first place, and when another person (a moderator, etc) is full of shit and unjustly making other people look like the bad guys.
Then I was very unlady like and told him, and Jere etc to go to hell. And gave him a nasty comment from Alan (as he was reading the email as I typed it). This whole situation has left a really bad taste in my mouth, Baker Creek won't be getting any more of our business, any company that posts on their packets (substandard germination -x extra seeds) and finds it acceptable isn't really worthy of our money anyhow. And the Idig forums are going to be quite empty soon...I was also sure to tell Andrew that I really ought to thank him because since Alan and I were unjustly banned our forums have doubled in size in the last two days.
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Post by jason on Mar 27, 2007 9:40:21 GMT -5
I came over from idig too. Some of the things happening have really been a shame, but I guess that happens with internet forums sometimes. I didn't get to know many of you too well but was always glad for your posts. I'm not sure if I am done over there, but this forum looks pretty nice!
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Post by kimikat on Mar 27, 2007 10:22:19 GMT -5
I came over from idig too. Some of the things happening have really been a shame, but I guess that happens with internet forums sometimes. I didn't get to know many of you too well but was always glad for your posts. I'm not sure if I am done over there, but this forum looks pretty nice! Thanks Greengrass...And welcome. We hope to see you around here alot!
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Post by jaliranchr on Mar 27, 2007 10:44:38 GMT -5
Alan, I've been watching from lurkdom, and it just stinks. I'm sorry. You are a great guy and that board is poorer for losing you.
jali
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Post by Alan on Mar 27, 2007 13:15:58 GMT -5
Thanks Jali, I really, greatly appreciate your kind words and we are glad to have you here. -Alan
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Post by redbrick on Mar 27, 2007 19:21:04 GMT -5
Well, maybe I'm being foolish, but I'm not ready to abandon ship just yet. Then again, I never really did get involved in the political threads much. I know better than to jump into the deep end of the pool when I can't swim (that's just in reference to me, no one else, mind). Obviously, I have no problem social butterflying my way around the forums, but it'll sure be sad without a lot of your "faces" over at idig.
Blue, will you still be going to Stonysoil's this summer? I was really looking forward to meeting you in person.
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Post by houseodessey on Mar 27, 2007 19:40:12 GMT -5
I don't think that you're foolish, Andy. I'm not staying away from any place that I may get good info/advice or meet good people. I'm just walking around with my eyes wide open now. I hope that more people will visit both forums, if they care to and are allowed to do so.
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Post by lavandulagirl on Mar 27, 2007 19:40:17 GMT -5
Andy - I'll still be over at idig. I'll bet Blue will lurk from time to time, too. It's just nice to have another place to visit, when certain people are so dumb. You know how cyclical it is, I think you mentioned it yourself. People will be totally stupid for awhile, then things will get better, then one of 'em mouths off again... It's not even just in the political forums. The one Johno and I were talking about here was in the heirloom section! I'm glad you're both there and here...
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Post by johno on Mar 27, 2007 20:44:22 GMT -5
I'll still be there, too...
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Post by Alan on Mar 27, 2007 21:19:27 GMT -5
I just want to make the statement that you guys are always welcome here even if you do post at Idig or anywhere else for that matter, and if ever there are any good links you want to post to there then feel free, i'm not like gardenweb and I don't get jelous so don't be afraid to talk about Idig here, afterall if it weren't for Idig most of you wouldn't be here -Alan
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Post by houseodessey on Apr 2, 2007 21:32:23 GMT -5
HEH. I am thinking that Z and the snakehandler both have me on ignore. This could be fun.
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