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Post by Systemcat on Jan 17, 2019 16:24:30 GMT -6
I believe in free speech and so this was not something I wanted to do but had to. Otherwise this place likely would be shut down. To all who posted in the deleted threads, I am sorry .
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Post by PolarStar on Jan 17, 2019 17:24:23 GMT -6
Boy, sorry to hear about this. It's kind of sad but it's preferable that you do as they say instead of loosing this forum. And if those are the threads then I'm sure Phasm and Butts would understand the situation.
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Post by Systemcat on Jan 17, 2019 17:33:04 GMT -6
It was only that section pointed out to me in the PM. So that's all I felt the need to comply with about deleting. I really hope whoever targeted this place doesn't do so with any other posts. You guys know I'm not big on adult content stuff but it did not feel deserving of it's fate. I wish I could have argued a case to let it stay.
I want everyone here to be able to fully express themselves and this happening feels like a violation in it's own right.
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Post by Systemcat on Jan 17, 2019 18:19:46 GMT -6
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Post by PolarStar on Jan 17, 2019 18:56:25 GMT -6
It was only that section pointed out to me in the PM. So that's all I felt the need to comply with about deleting. I really hope whoever targeted this place doesn't do so with any other posts. You guys know I'm not big on adult content stuff but it did not feel deserving of it's fate. I wish I could have argued a case to let it stay. I want everyone here to be able to fully express themselves and this happening feels like a violation in it's own right. Indeed, it felt kind of unfair from their part when it comes to people having their freedom to post whatever they like to share, even if some of the stuff may contain mature themes, but of course most of us have in mind and sense that there might be contents that shouldn't be shared and/or written so it's our duty to know if it is right or wrong to do it in the first place unless if there's a situation when after sharing something that we might find interesting might not be the most appropriated for others so it's normal it has to be removed so there won't be any trouble. Still, you did well giving them the message about this concern, let's just hope there won't be trouble after that. We already have a lot to deal with, especially you because of what you've been passing lately, that having another problem is just too much.
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Post by Systemcat on Jan 17, 2019 19:35:21 GMT -6
It was only that section pointed out to me in the PM. So that's all I felt the need to comply with about deleting. I really hope whoever targeted this place doesn't do so with any other posts. You guys know I'm not big on adult content stuff but it did not feel deserving of it's fate. I wish I could have argued a case to let it stay. I want everyone here to be able to fully express themselves and this happening feels like a violation in it's own right. Indeed, it felt kind of unfair from their part when it comes to people having their freedom to post whatever they like to share, even if some of the stuff may contain mature themes, but of course most of us have in mind and sense that there might be contents that shouldn't be shared and/or written so it's our duty to know if it is right or wrong to do it in the first place unless if there's a situation when after sharing something that we might find interesting might not be the most appropriated for others so it's normal it has to be removed so there won't be any trouble. Still, you did well giving them the message about this concern, let's just hope there won't be trouble after that. We already have a lot to deal with, especially you because of what you've been passing lately, that having another problem is just too much. The forum told me to email the higher ups about the matter. I simply told them what has been done so far and provided a link to the post in the Support forum. -Their reply and my reply: Thank you Polar ... I just want a relaxing night ... just a little break from %#&*! I was only planning on replying to posts here and have a nice social time since I am rarely having that anymore. In the background just work on my comic pages and watch Netflix. There is a snow storm outside.
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Post by gizmo2015 on Jan 18, 2019 17:29:39 GMT -6
That is understandable that you had to do that.
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Post by eyesofthephasm on Jan 19, 2019 8:12:10 GMT -6
I believe in free speech and so this was not something I wanted to do but had to. Otherwise this place likely would be shut down. To all who posted in the deleted threads, I am sorry . It sucks, but what can ya do! I guess I'm not too surprised really, nowadays people seem to be easily offended with just about 'everything' anymore. You just can't please everyone! Unfortunately, I most likely won't be putting up anymore fanfic or anymore rp's. It's to time consuming for me to sit through only for it to be taken down over sensitivity.
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Post by Systemcat on Jan 19, 2019 9:38:33 GMT -6
Phasm, I have no issue which what you, Polar, and GM do. You know I'm open to everyone expressing themselves. So never worry at least how the Admin. feels about posts 18+.
This just feels like someone decided to have a stick up their ass butt about this place and gave the report. I just wish I knew who did it and could really state to them this place doesn't violate policies.
I had a minor email exchange with some one who governs over forums in this hosting. Because things haven't gone further, no more warnings. I think whoever I was speaking with is satisfied for now. It took a lot of explaining on my part this place isn't vulgar which is what they thought it was.
Do you guys think I should change the names of the 18+ sections so misperception doesn't happen again? Non-related I tried to change the name of the Iron and Steel section and for some reason that isn't really showing up.
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Post by eyesofthephasm on Jan 19, 2019 19:12:35 GMT -6
Phasm, I have no issue which what you, Polar, and GM do. You know I'm open to everyone expressing themselves. So never worry at least how the Admin. feels about posts 18+. This just feels like someone decided to have a stick up their ass butt about this place and gave the report. I just wish I knew who did it and could really state to them this place doesn't violate policies. I had a minor email exchange with some one who governs over forums in this hosting. Because things haven't gone further, no more warnings. I think whoever I was speaking with is satisfied for now. It took a lot of explaining on my part this place isn't vulgar which is what they thought it was. Do you guys think I should change the names of the 18+ sections so misperception doesn't happen again? Non-related I tried to change the name of the Iron and Steel section and for some reason that isn't really showing up. I know it's not you Cat, and you did what you felt you had to. So I understand. And I agree, I don't think this came from any members from within the group itself. Just somebody in passing, or some other assclown that just wanted to start shit and make other people lives miserable, cause they have no damn life of their own! I understand somethings may not be their 'cup of tea' so to speak, but nobody is making them do anything they don't want to do. That's why there are categories for things! Nobody is making them view those folders in the first place! As for me and Polar's rps, I'd say they were PG-13 at most. Just cursing and maybe some mildly suggestive themes, would occur. But that was only every once in awhile. Anyway, it's okay! I understand! Really, I'd rather see you take it down, then have this forum disappear. As for the name change you can try it, but it's not going to stop anybody from wanting to view it anyway! But I understand your reasoning for wanting too. And lastly as for your name change regarding 'Iron and Steel', maybe it's just taking time for it to change. I know on fanfiction.net, it took forever for my avatar to change, when I went to change it! Like a few days or so!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 19:19:45 GMT -6
Honestly I wouldn't since they already complained about it, they might check again. unless it was a bot that discovered it.
I'm just wondering if freeforums changed their policy when it came to adding "adult material"? I know Tumblr did and they flagged some of my posts which has nothing to do with it.
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Post by Systemcat on Jan 19, 2019 19:59:47 GMT -6
Phasm, I have no issue which what you, Polar, and GM do. You know I'm open to everyone expressing themselves. So never worry at least how the Admin. feels about posts 18+. This just feels like someone decided to have a stick up their ass butt about this place and gave the report. I just wish I knew who did it and could really state to them this place doesn't violate policies. I had a minor email exchange with some one who governs over forums in this hosting. Because things haven't gone further, no more warnings. I think whoever I was speaking with is satisfied for now. It took a lot of explaining on my part this place isn't vulgar which is what they thought it was. Do you guys think I should change the names of the 18+ sections so misperception doesn't happen again? Non-related I tried to change the name of the Iron and Steel section and for some reason that isn't really showing up. I know it's not you Cat, and you did what you felt you had to. So I understand. And I agree, I don't think this came from any members from within the group itself. Just somebody in passing, or some other assclown that just wanted to start shit and make other people lives miserable, cause they have no damn life of their own! I understand somethings may not be their 'cup of tea' so to speak, but nobody is making them do anything they don't want to do. That's why there are categories for things! Nobody is making them view those folders in the first place! As for me and Polar's rps, I'd say they were PG-13 at most. Just cursing and maybe some mildly suggestive themes, would occur. But that was only every once in awhile. Your statement says my thoughts exactly how I view the media rating on what you guys did. In fact I gave similar wording to the same effect in one of the exchanged emails. It seems to be some form of forum glitch. The change currently only appears if you're inside that board. Nothing in the Admin. panel shows a way to fix that. Honestly I wouldn't since they already complained about it, they might check again. unless it was a bot that discovered it.
I'm just wondering if freeforums changed their policy when it came to adding "adult material"? I know Tumblr did and they flagged some of my posts which has nothing to do with it.
If they did, it was a long time ago. They rarely send me notification PMs. I heard about Tumblr's change a while ago in that tech news I follow. Your work looks completely innocent. I'm shocked they'd flag it. Sounds like a bot error. Speaking of Tumblr, where is your account? I tried to locate it to view it and couldn't find it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 20:45:57 GMT -6
That is pretty strange that they pointed the threads out of the blue, I guess this site is cracking down on it too since "adult material" (or "NSFW") is getting strict on other websites... sad because I was enjoying the RPGs from polorstar and eyesofthephasm. but it is what it is. I mainly post random stuff on it, but I also post a lot of IG screenshots, my collections, my works and stuff I find everywhere online.
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Post by gizmo2015 on Jan 19, 2019 23:54:56 GMT -6
if you think you need to then yes do that.
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Post by Butts McGinski on Jan 20, 2019 13:33:55 GMT -6
This is sad, but completely understandable on your part. You have to do what you need to do to protect the board, after all. I have no issues at all with the deletion of the content. I'm just sorry this has happened, it's super stressful. I recently had to go through the backup of my Tumblr due to their new (And naff) policy changes, otherwise I'd have lost everything.
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