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Post by crazydima on Aug 30, 2007 10:10:59 GMT -5
Tovarischi,
Well the all powerful Mods over at the WWII forum decided I needed a time out and have wielded their immense electronic power and have kicked me out of their fantasy world until September11. How ironic. Thanks Martin!
The good news is that such censorship does not take place here on this forum. Avoid vulgar language, lewd comments and don't liable anyone and you are fine. It would also help to back up your posts with some documentation and or logic.
The same cannot be said of the other forums.
So if you need to get a hold of me it will have to be via the other forums or email.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Sincerely,
Dima
(the Alpha and the Omega)
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Post by Powercrazed on Aug 30, 2007 17:27:57 GMT -5
Get in the ditch with your sniveling. You want to break the rules, you deal with it. You were asked to stop many times. You thought it was better fight with the other members.
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Post by crazydima on Aug 30, 2007 19:33:14 GMT -5
Get in the ditch with your sniveling. You want to break the rules, you deal with it. You were asked to stop many times. You thought it was better fight with the other members. Tovarisch, Hmmmmmm........your username and words seem to indicate you have intimate knowledge of this topic and perhaps are a mod. Possibly even more than just a mod. This is good. Unlike the other forums this thread will not get locked or censored.(unless of course you curse or other such behavior) "get into the ditch?" LOL! I spend most of my time in the ditch. It is the price I pay for free thinking and standing up for my beliefs and nailing those who are in the wrong. It is that whole moral thing and I wouldn't expect some folks to understand. "Sniveling?" Hmmmmmm....not quite. An interesting choice of wording though. Almost like it was meant to be flame bait. Nice try. "want to break the rules?" Nope. Rules are what keep civilization from falling apart. However, it does help if there is a set of rules which make sense and are followed by all parties involved. It also helps if they are enforced in a consistent manner by folks who have a grasp of the subject matter. Or at least know their limitations and know when to say when. "thought it was better to fight with the other members?" You are sadly mistaken in your gratuitous assertion. I actually feel it is such a waste of time to have to deal with the sophomoric rants and often unintelligible babble of certain folks on the forums. However, I will not tolerate folks who tell lies about me or take shots at me and run off while the Mods stand by and do nothing. "you deal with it?" Oh I am. I am a big boy and can take my lumps unlike other folks who appear to have very thin skins. I have never threatened to sue the forums unlike another member who did and yet he still was allowed to remain a member after such a threat. I neither curse nor use lewd language nor lie to get my points across on the forums. I simply use logic as well as my adversaries' own words against them to prove their ignorance on a particular subject or to counter their lies. The truth will set you free. Sadly, not many folks are concerned about the truth anymore. They prefer to take the "feel good" road as opposed to addressing hard hitting issues such as research, safety, etc. You know, the things which can better the hobby. Time and time again I watch as folks post a statement or reply to a statement regarding a research topic without backing it up with some sort of sound reasoning or documentation. Then when they are called on it suddenly it becomes a crisis or the questioning of such lack of info is deemed as hostile and the all powerful mods step in(or are already in the fracas). They most often do nothing to sort out the issue with documentation or rational thinking but rather issue threats and begin censoring in an arbitrary manner. Perhaps you remember the infamous "sacred cow" statement? I know I do. LOL! You see there is a great lack of consistency by some of the Mods on that forum when it comes to dealing with hard issues. As a result it breeds problems. It is far easier for the Mods to wield their all powerful wand of electronic censorship than to address a topic or situation in a rational manner. The current ruckus regarding the SPR Tiger tank explosion is a classic example of this inability to handle a very important issue, SAFETY! As a quick side note this very same tank blew off its muzzle break at Harvard, IL last year and sent it down range. Was I there? Nope, but the photos and eyewitness accounts are posted on the internet. Plus I know one of the eyewitnesses personally. Perhaps you should sign up on this forum to identify yourself as opposed to remaining a guest. I use the same username throughout the various WWII forums so folks know who I am. I feel no need to hide behind an electronic maskirovka. Come in from the cold Tovarisch. However, I have a feeling you are not new to this forum. Sincerely, Dima (the alpha and the omega) |
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Post by blacst on Aug 31, 2007 8:36:12 GMT -5
Shall I have Powercrazed shot for insubordination on our forum?
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Post by bendanov on Aug 31, 2007 9:42:03 GMT -5
Hell maybe this will breathe some life into this boring board. You can't even get a hundred RKKA members to join. You really know tons about running a board.
I put power crazed there as you see me as such.
How many of the posts on this board are your whining dribble about percieved injustice to you? You superior mentality? Your babbling about nothing to do with the RKKA, Red Army or anything remotely related to the study of Soviet forces?
You get off more with screwing with people than doing anything to further RKKA reenacting.
You want to talk about a safety issue so you can PROVE your so superior to anyone else that may reenact. That you cannot admit.
I guess it is easier to find fault with others than examine and improve yourself.
Now I just gave you more to whine about. Lets see what ya got.
Martin
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Post by crazydima on Aug 31, 2007 10:47:41 GMT -5
Tovarisch Stephan,
Nyet! I am confident that Tovarisch Powercrazed will make a much better mine sweeper than a simple target for your pistol practice.
LOL!
Sincerely,
Dima
(the alpha and the omega)
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Post by crazydima on Aug 31, 2007 11:34:46 GMT -5
Tovarisch Martin,
So nice of you to drop in.
You appear to be a bit disturbed. Perhaps a little Stoli will help calm you down. I know it works for many others.
I knew you would be paying us a visit but that is probably due that supposed superiority you claim I have. LOL! Actually it is more of the fact that you are fairly predictable.
Tovarisch I am but a simple man of the steppe. I find that I only need to speak the truth in order to expose those who have less than honorable intentions with their forays into the electronic world of forums.
As usual you make lots of gratuitous assertions and assumptions based upon poor or incomplete information. For many folks such errors are due to failure to pay attention to details or just plain laziness.
There are many many re-enactors out there whom I consider to be far superior in their knowledge of their areas of interest than what piddly knowledge I possess. Many of them are quiet and unassuming folks who are quite humble. My hat goes off to those folks for they are the ones who make the hobby better. Not blowhards like you or control freaks like me.
The real problem is that you and others like you take yourselves way too seriously. You see, I still remember that this is just a hobby. A fantasy world. I also know my limitations when it comes to the various facets of life and re-enacting. Many others do not.
I know a little about a lot of things. I also know a lot about a few things. Those subjects which I am not well versed on I either do not comment on or I do research to learn more about it before commenting on it. Sadly many others, including you, do not.
As I have said before your forum does provide a valuable resource to the re-enacting community. Sadly though there is a lot of misinformation and or unsubstantiated information posted there which at times gives many re-enactors pause. It does provide for much entertainment around many campfires at the various re-enactments.
What is great about this whole exchange is that if this were on your forum it would have been locked down or censored. Fortunately though it is taking place here where we can get down to the core elements of what is making you feel so inferior.
I look do look forward to these exchanges since it give a lot of insight into what makes you tic.
It is good to have your input.
Keep up the good work.
P.S. If your intention was to get me fired up then it was an abysmal failure. Better luck next time.
Sincerely,
Dima
(Yes Virgina, the boogie man does exist)
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Post by bendanov on Aug 31, 2007 15:03:56 GMT -5
Yeah, I am dropping by. You were not thrown off forever like a piece of trash. Your going to be allowed to come back. Why would I not try to help you with that?
If you choose to continue your same ole, same ole , you might as well be done with the board.
Martin
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Post by crazydima on Aug 31, 2007 17:24:21 GMT -5
Tovarisch Martin,
Sorry old chap but it is the start of a 3 day weekend and I have more important matters that need my attention.
You see re-enacting is a just a hobby for me and I have a family and Friends outside of re-enacting.
Do not worry old fellow for I will be sure to give your post the attention it deserves the early part of next week.
In the mean time have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend.
Sincerely,
Dima
(one of "the Crazies")
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Post by bendanov on Sept 1, 2007 13:18:58 GMT -5
Don't bother. Your gonna act the same. It wouldn't matter what conversation we have.
Reenacting is a hobby to you. Screwing with people is a bigger and better hobby in your world, from what I see.
I like reenacting, not word chess. You want to talk RKKA, then we got something to talk about.
Martin
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Post by crazydima on Sept 4, 2007 21:37:42 GMT -5
Tovarisch Martin,
Well after a glorious 3 day holiday weekend on the farm I have returned. It was a blast spending time working on the old 1941 tractor so I could watch my twin daughters giggle with excitement as they drove it around. Far better than any re-enactment or forum. But then again I do have a real life.
Well let's see. Where to begin? Hmmmmm, I guess I will reply to your posts point by point.
"Yeah, I am dropping by. You were not thrown off forever like a piece of trash. Your going to be allowed to come back. Why would I not try to help you with that?"
Well I never said that you kicked me off forever. A careful read of my initial post shows that I reference the date of September 11 as the proposed reinstatement of my account as per your forums message system. As always I appreciate any and all sincere attempts to help me since I can always use help.
"If you choose to continue your same ole, same ole , you might as well be done with the board."
Oh not to worry Tovarisch. I have learned my lesson with regards to how the game is played on your forum. I have come to realize the limitations of your forum and I have come to accept the short comings of your forum. Thus I apply the approach of "the right tool for the right job." So I will be sure not to waste my time or yours by attempting to post useful and correct information on your forum. I will be sticking to event postings, AARs etc. This should lower your stress level a little and help you sleep at night.
"Don't bother. Your gonna act the same. It wouldn't matter what conversation we have."
Well for once you may be fairly close with your statement. However, it is not in the way you probably intended. You see I am quite versatile and flexible and can adapt when needed. However, if you keep playing the same old broken record then there is no real need to me to come back with new material. If you haven't noticed you have some recurrent themes in your posts and PMs.
"Reenacting is a hobby to you."
Yes, re-enacting is a hobby to me and it is very near and dear to my heart. It has been my mistress for many years and has given me and my family much happiness. I also remember that there is a real world out there which also demands attention. Perhaps a little less bravado and a Little more humility would help all of us.
"Screwing with people is a bigger and better hobby in your world, from what I see."
"Screwing with people....." Hmmmmm.....again an interesting choice of words. Sadly you are incorrect with your assessment. No surprise really since you have shown a propensity towards such incorrect assessments. Perhaps a trip to to eye doctor may help. LOL!
Actually, what you call "screwing" is what I call holding people accountable for their words and actions. You see I get tired of having to deal with the various "know-it-alls" out there who go out of their way to stomp on others views or ideas rather than take part in serious dialog on research or re-enacting matters. There is nothing worse than folks who do not have a clue about what they are talking about who then try to control the conversation of others or talk down to others who are trying to learn or express their ideas. Plenty of blow hards out there who demand that their opinions or views be held as the gospel yet do not back it up with documentation or sound logic. Then you have the folks who resort to attacks or censorship when they realize they have been caught in their own lies or misinformation. An age old tactic practiced by many on the forums throughout the WWW. The learning never stops and the sooner folks realize that little fact the hobby will be much better off.
If I may I might take a moment to make an assessment about you. It seems like you have some sort of complex where you think everyone is out to get you or something like that. Plus you repeatedly attempt to down play your communication abilities as though you have some sort of inferiority complex. I can assure I am not out to get you. I have better things to do with my time. Plus you seem to be articulate enough to carry on pretty decent conversations. Don't sell yourself short. Look at the great forum you have kept going.
"I like reenacting, not word chess. You want to talk RKKA, then we got something to talk about."
Wow! We have something in common. I like re-enacting too. LOL!
As for "Word chess" .......You shouldn't be ashamed of your poor grasp of the English language. I am blessed that I had parents who impressed upon me the importance of a good education and a good grasp of the English language. It has served me very well over the years. I have played very little chess in the course of my life but I do enjoy studying tactics throughout military history.
Now Martin, we have tried to talk RKKA in the past and I seem to remember that you didn't handle that very well. So I will stick to that "fool me once....fool me twice" axiom. Perhaps some other topics would be better suited for you and I to discuss but I am not holding my breath.
Once again this has been quite refreshing and I hope it has been as beneficial to you as it has to me. I look forward to more chats like this one.
Just remember that if this were on your forum such a discussion would have never taken place.
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Dima
(one of "the Crazies" and proud of it.)
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Post by Konstantin on Sept 7, 2007 15:47:51 GMT -5
You can't even get a hundred RKKA members to join. You really know tons about running a board. And I am power crazed and dangerous when in charge. Just ask any third world country. Careful where you tread here. I don't mind heated debate as long as the facts are correct. -dave |
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