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Post by Roberto on May 30, 2023 7:51:52 GMT
Initially I did not care much. If they wanted their own board to talk about boring politics then fine. It seemed those posters didn't seem to participate on the other sections anyway. So good riddance.
But out of curiosity I went there to check it out and found out that it wasn't just a politics board, but also had many other individual boards for Film, TV etc as well... Why? Most of those posters seemed to stick only to the Politics board here on IMDb v2, so why would they need their own film boards etc? Is the reason they never participated here because they didn't want to associate with non-politics people? Pretty anti social behavior. But the thing that baffles me the most, was that I saw some of our OWN posters moonlighting over there. I can not make any sense of this at all. Why post on a forum filled with people who think they are too good to post on ours? Especially considering how quiet it has been here lately. Why split your postings across two dead forums instead of helping to keep this one active? Where is the logic?
Explain yourselves.
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Post by ck100 on May 30, 2023 8:15:57 GMT
IMDB 2.1 is like a backup site for me in case 2.3 ever unexpectedly goes down like 2.2. Plus, not everyone from 2.2 was able to get on 2.3 for whatever reason. Being on 2.1 allows me to stay in touch with 2.2 members I've known who haven't been able to get on 2.3.
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Post by Feologild Oakes on May 30, 2023 8:21:56 GMT
I don`t need to explain myself and i don`t owe you an explanation.
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Post by JHA Durant on May 30, 2023 10:41:12 GMT
It's there as a backup, and honestly, I thought this place was gone for good. Until this board, I didn't even think it was possible for Proboards to reverse a deletion!
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Post by marianne48 on May 30, 2023 16:57:45 GMT
I can 'splain. It's a different place to go once in a while. The more the merrier.
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Post by divtal on May 30, 2023 19:26:10 GMT
I posted, a couple of weeks ago, that I miss the Politics board. It could get quite contentious, but one has the option to leave a bothersome thread. I did look at IMDb1, but thought it a bit redundant to have TWO sites to visit, for the purpose of making up for the loss of ONE board. So, I never did register, there. I did see some names on the IMDb1 board, that I miss from before-the-break messaging, here. It still makes little sense, as to why Admin has designated the Politics board, here, to be "closed," as opposed to eliminating it - as has been done with other boards. ? I would like to see it reinstated. But, I'm not going to let it define the course of my life. Anyway, I'm going to stay-put.
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Post by Prime etc. on May 30, 2023 19:56:16 GMT
I prefer this site without the politics board. It stays concentrated on movie stuff with only a few political digressions (including from yours truly). The people on the other site only care about politics. I rarely saw them posting about movies.
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Post by Roberto on May 31, 2023 6:50:04 GMT
IMDB 2.1 is like a backup site for me in case 2.3 ever unexpectedly goes down like 2.2. Plus, not everyone from 2.2 was able to get on 2.3 for whatever reason. Being on 2.1 allows me to stay in touch with 2.2 members I've known who haven't been able to get on 2.3. Oh I was unaware we still had some people unaccounted for. Who is unable to access 2.3? Is it just their account they can't access or the site altogether? Are they not able to make a new account?
I don`t need to explain myself and i don`t owe you an explanation. Classic you. Not sure what I expected.
It's there as a backup, and honestly, I thought this place was gone for good. Until this board, I didn't even think it was possible for Proboards to reverse a deletion! A backup could be nice I guess, but I don't see the need for it unless an emergency (like v2 goes down or is deleted). At least that's what I thought before finding out there apparently are people unable to get back here.
Deletion you say? So is that what happened? I assumed it was just someone forgetting to pay the bills!
I can 'splain. It's a different place to go once in a while. The more the merrier. The more people the merrier, I agree. The more boards howeber, the more spread out everyone is, and the less merry the people become.
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Post by Roberto on May 31, 2023 6:57:21 GMT
I posted, a couple of weeks ago, that I miss the Politics board. It could get quite contentious, but one has the option to leave a bothersome thread. I did look at IMDb1, but thought it a bit redundant to have TWO sites to visit, for the purpose of making up for the loss of ONE board. So, I never did register, there. I rarely ever ventured there. In fact I kind of forgot about it, and got a big surprise earlier in the year (before they moved) when I stumbled upon the Politics section again, and saw how active it was, and how it was filled with unrecognizable people. It felt like some bizzaro alternate universe board. But yes I don't understand it either. They had their area and could do their own thing, and even though they didn't deal with us much, I believe it helped being all on the same board. (the bigger the numbers here, the more "well known" the board is, and the more chance we can get new people finding it) I didn't stay for too long so I must not have noticed any familiar names. I should go back and see if I recognize anyone. No idea. Glad to hear it. 👍 Same.
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Post by Roberto on May 31, 2023 7:01:30 GMT
I prefer this site without the politics board. It stays concentrated on movie stuff with only a few political digressions (including from yours truly). The people on the other site only care about politics. I rarely saw them posting about movies. True. Which is what puzzles me. Why would they need movie boards if they never used our ones?
Theory: Maybe they did want to talk about movies, but not with us, only with other political people.
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Jun 2, 2023 22:09:41 GMT
I usually click on the homepage to see the list of the other boards and how many are viewing each one. Even though it has been shut down the politics board is usually in the top 3 boards in regard to people viewing. Right now, film general is top with politics and sports tied for second. I guess it is still popular.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2023 0:02:40 GMT
I usually click on the homepage to see the list of the other boards and how many are viewing each one. Even though it has been shut down the politics board is usually in the top 3 boards in regard to people viewing. Right now, film general is top with politics and sports tied for second. I guess it is still popular. Are you still banned on V1?
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Jun 3, 2023 0:38:09 GMT
I usually click on the homepage to see the list of the other boards and how many are viewing each one. Even though it has been shut down the politics board is usually in the top 3 boards in regard to people viewing. Right now, film general is top with politics and sports tied for second. I guess it is still popular. Are you still banned on V1? Yeah. Been close to two years now so I'm guessing the ban is permanent.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2023 0:44:47 GMT
Are you still banned on V1? Yeah. Been close to two years now so I'm guessing the ban is permanent. FM must be a big fan of racial hypocrisy to permaban you for pointing it out.
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Jun 3, 2023 1:02:10 GMT
Yeah. Been close to two years now so I'm guessing the ban is permanent. FM must be a big fan of racial hypocrisy to permaban you for pointing it out. That's the odd thing about my ban. When he commented on a post or thread I made he was always in agreement. I didn't break any rules or act like an a-hole. I was posting one night and went back the next day and I was history. My belief is he got worried that my presence on his board could have his board terminated. I think he got it in to his head or someone else put the idea in his head that I could be seen as a stormfront white supremacist. Therefore, his board could be seen as harboring white supremacy. I think some YouTube accounts were deleted because of that. He said a couple of things which leads me to that belief. His board so he can do what he likes I suppose. unfair but that's how it is.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2023 1:26:59 GMT
FM must be a big fan of racial hypocrisy to permaban you for pointing it out. That's the odd thing about my ban. When he commented on a post or thread I made he was always in agreement. I didn't break any rules or act like an a-hole. I was posting one night and went back the next day and I was history. My belief is he got worried that my presence on his board could have his board terminated. I think he got it in to his head or someone else put the idea in his head that I could be seen as a stormfront white supremacist. Therefore, his board could be seen as harboring white supremacy. I think some YouTube accounts were deleted because of that. He said a couple of things which leads me to that belief. His board so he can do what he likes I suppose. unfair but that's how it is. You've never been a threat to this forum, so I'm not sure how he would figure you're a threat to his. It's gotta be something else.
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Post by enigma72 on Jun 3, 2023 1:44:00 GMT
Robertothere are posters who have known each other over 15 years. They are trying to keep in touch, I'm sure. some consider each other friends. Others, interestingly enough, love to fight/argue with each other. There are feuds that go back years! Don't worry. This place is strong. I am not registered there, but read it to see what my long time posters are up to. Surprisingly, there is very little change. It is rather like a soap opera: Miss a month and you pick up right where you left off
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Jun 3, 2023 1:52:23 GMT
That's the odd thing about my ban. When he commented on a post or thread I made he was always in agreement. I didn't break any rules or act like an a-hole. I was posting one night and went back the next day and I was history. My belief is he got worried that my presence on his board could have his board terminated. I think he got it in to his head or someone else put the idea in his head that I could be seen as a stormfront white supremacist. Therefore, his board could be seen as harboring white supremacy. I think some YouTube accounts were deleted because of that. He said a couple of things which leads me to that belief. His board so he can do what he likes I suppose. unfair but that's how it is. You've never been a threat to this forum, so I'm not sure how he would figure you're a threat to his. It's gotta be something else. He got a bit weird all of a sudden about race threads and posts. This was after me being a regular there for three years or more without any problem. He instigated a ban on race threads for about 6 or so weeks. He started to ask me about why I post about race issues so much to which I replied I average over the last year I make two threads a week which isn't all that much. He hit back with it's all I ever talk about to which I replied that I have a genuine interest as race is injected into every aspect of life these days. Another poster asked why it bothers FM so much to which he replied he isn't going to lose his board for anyone. Like I say it's a theory I have but I'd be intrigued to know why he did ban me permanently sort of straight from the horse's mouth. He's had folks over there who say things and act way worse than I ever have.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2023 5:54:10 GMT
You've never been a threat to this forum, so I'm not sure how he would figure you're a threat to his. It's gotta be something else. He got a bit weird all of a sudden about race threads and posts. This was after me being a regular there for three years or more without any problem. He instigated a ban on race threads for about 6 or so weeks. He started to ask me about why I post about race issues so much to which I replied I average over the last year I make two threads a week which isn't all that much. He hit back with it's all I ever talk about to which I replied that I have a genuine interest as race is injected into every aspect of life these days. Another poster asked why it bothers FM so much to which he replied he isn't going to lose his board for anyone. Like I say it's a theory I have but I'd be intrigued to know why he did ban me permanently sort of straight from the horse's mouth. He's had folks over there who say things and act way worse than I ever have. I'm sorry I relocated your friends to a place you can't go, but considering that the inmates are running that asylum, are they really your friends? You had one member ask FM to lift your ban, he said no, and that was that. Where's the outrage? Where are 132's "he's a race baiter but he's our race baiter" thread? Where are the attacks on V1's admin for the perceived inconsistency? I don't see any of that over there regarding your ban. Maybe I'm blinded by the hypocrisy.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2023 5:56:31 GMT
Robertothere are posters who have known each other over 15 years. They are trying to keep in touch, I'm sure. some consider each other friends. Others, interestingly enough, love to fight/argue with each other. There are feuds that go back years! Don't worry. This place is strong. I am not registered there, but read it to see what my long time posters are up to. Surprisingly, there is very little change. It is rather like a soap opera: Miss a month and you pick up right where you left off This post seems relevant: imdb2.freeforums.net/post/4965705/thread
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