What do you think of the CAP banning frenzy?

[GamTrak]

I don't understand this? I just stated that a thread should not be closed or archived. That's my opinion and I do not see how that would affect my 'conference going'. I can go to whatever conference I want and nobody can really stop me - can they?

You and Kaus must have missed my point so nevermind.

[TheCPA]

I think the thought was that a Mod should have caught it, and Xed it out.

I wasn't aware of it until I read about it here, but I'm not going to debate here either.
Just adding my thoughts as to the use of the word on forums.

[Dominique]

Went right over my head, but so no one feels offended, I went back and edited it.

[ck8795]

You and Kaus must have missed my point so nevermind.

lol didnt realize that a thanks must have meant I needed to be included in this convo..but alright. I think that word is terrible and really disrespectful but people do use it. I also find gambling sites which are targetted for porn offensive, but hey I am a women and think that way. I think this thread has gone on for way to long...should it be closed...absolutely not (that is the job of the prof lol) and I think I have the right to say that when alot of our opinions at pap were brushed under the rug and delted regardless whether we were right or wrong. Why have I not commented before except for a thanks...well simply because I choose to take it another route which is to not participate in that forum. I wont waste my time somewhere allowing someone else to make money off of me. Unless its absolutely neccessary I dont bother nor do I care. Im not sure about CAP because I dont visit that forum, maybe have twice in the last year.

GamTrak - its not going to change unless others change aswell. I doubt that people would be discluded from events, although if that was to happen I am sure other events will surface anyway that will allow affiliates to choose where they want to go.

I wont be replying again, I have my own opinions which I have kept away from posting here since i know alot of you are CAP members and I really dont care to argue about it nor offend. I figured since you said I missed your point because of a thank you I would chime in. I agree that this thread needs to die eventually but it shouldnt be closed or archived as kw said.

[Fergie]

To my ears, the "C" word is the most profane word regardless of what context it is used.

You all know I'm not a big fan of CAP, but as I see it, the appearance of the 'c' is just not that big a deal in this instance. Let me explain: I'm not saying that it is ever acceptable for anybody to use the 'c' word at any time. It isn't. However; in my humble opinion, this is a simple case of somebody on a forum using a very offensive word that subsequently went either unnoticed or ignored by moderators. So said word remained published for all to read, perhaps causing some readers to blush.

Should a moderator have stepped in immediately when the post in question was posted? Woulda been nice.

Did they? No.

Does this 'event' define CAP? No.
Why not? Because shit happens.

Dominique has edited the post, so lets all go have some christmas cheer!



P.S. I second KWBlue's motion that we don't 'archive' this thread.

[bonustreak]

Glad it was taken care of I find it offensive as well BUT I also know that in other parts of the world it is just a toss around word and not thought of, I am surprised it was not in the filter to be never allowed on the forum. Any hoot just wanted to say I don't think Simmo was suggesting this thread be put away or locked but more to why not just let it die on out it has run its course..

I hope everyone has a great holiday

[pgaming]

Went right over my head, but so no one feels offended, I went back and edited it.

My thanks Dominique, very hard to catch every offensive post. I think the V can auto delete or mask such words.

greek39

[mojo]

My thanks Dominique, very hard to catch every offensive post. I think the V can auto delete or mask such words.

greek39

Yes, good idea.

Thanks Joe for bringing up this important issue and thank you Dom for addressing it!

Happy Holidays and Many Blessings everyone.

[Fergie]

I just have to laugh, because this incident wouldn't have been plastered across the boards if so many of us weren't banned from CAP. It could have been quietly dealt with internally. Alas, what's a person to do when one can read threads but not post or pm?

cut off your nose to spite your face
to do something because you are angry, even if it will cause trouble for you. 'The next time he treats me like that, I'm just going to quit my job.' 'Isn't that a bit like cutting off your nose to spite your face?'