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Posted: 6/12/2009 3:54:19 PM EDT

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

Still think you need to lose the mod complex you have.

Re enlist, or get over it.

Mods are chosen. You can't volunteer to be a mod. I have attempted to a couple of times, and staff has always said "Thanks but no thanks, if we need someone we'll let you know."

I would never want to be a mod in GD, Deej you and i would not survive the crap that goes on here.

Posted: 6/12/2009 3:58:44 PM EDT

[#2]

Tech forums are way, way easier than GD. The GD guys are saints (or masochists, depending on how you look at it).

Posted: 6/12/2009 3:59:27 PM EDT

[#3]

I can think of seven staff members who have been removed from the site. I have to admit I am disappointed in one of those people who I thought was a good guy. Mostly it's just embarrassing stories about people who could not accept not getting their own way and flipping out over relatively unimportant issues on a website; however it's an awfully nice summer Friday evening to spend it dwelling on those people.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:00:11 PM EDT

[#4]

Well how about some back stories. WTF did they do? I know all about Arock. Shit you can buy T-shirts that says Fuck Arock on them.

Bob

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:00:30 PM EDT

[#5]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

No, he wasn't a mod and he didn't take a "reformist" approach to the COC. He obeyed it as he saw fit and was ultimately banned because he was working on organizing a group buy on GSG-5s without authorization and, IIRC, with him as the primary dealer involved.

His entire saga took place before you were a member here. In fact, he was banned two days before you joined. How's that for a crazy coincidence?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:01:45 PM EDT

[#6]

I heard Striker is in a Canadian internment camp.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:03:31 PM EDT

[#7]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

Still think you need to lose the mod complex you have.

Re enlist, or get over it.

Mods are chosen. You can't volunteer to be a mod. I have attempted to a couple of times, and staff has always said "Thanks but no thanks, if we need someone we'll let you know."

I would never want to be a mod in GD, Deej you and i would not survive the crap that goes on here.

I actually mod at another site(which for reasons due to board wars I can't name here.) It's not that bad actually, it's actually pretty quiet, save for maybe one or two members that sometimes get out of line. Late this past year we had a few problem children but they got removed eventually.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:05:07 PM EDT

[#8]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

Still think you need to lose the mod complex you have.

Re enlist, or get over it.

Mods are chosen. You can't volunteer to be a mod. I have attempted to a couple of times, and staff has always said "Thanks but no thanks, if we need someone we'll let you know."

I would never want to be a mod in GD, Deej you and i would not survive the crap that goes on here.

I actually mod at another site(which for reasons due to board wars I can't name here.) It's not that bad actually, it's actually pretty quiet, save for maybe one or two members that sometimes get out of line. Late this past year we had a few problem children but they got removed eventually.

Good for you!

GD is a different animal than the other site I know you speak of.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:06:39 PM EDT

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Wasn't antiUSSA a mod or maybe even staff?

Yup, he bannated me once.

DonR

Anti-USSA

Arock

1GR

That's all I know of

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:07:08 PM EDT

[#10]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

No, he wasn't a mod and he didn't take a "reformist" approach to the COC. He obeyed it as he saw fit and was ultimately banned because he was working on organizing a group buy on GSG-5s without authorization and, IIRC, with him as the primary dealer involved.

His entire saga took place before you were a member here. In fact, he was banned two days before you joined. How's that for a crazy coincidence?

His perma-ban was for selling his account. The group-buy may have been the back-room rationale for making it permanent, but the account-selling was the offense that cost him his account.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:09:34 PM EDT

[#11]

This is top secret information that is kept on file at a military base that does not exist.

You are cautioned to never speak of this again as a matter of national security. You don't want to know what happened to the last guy.

There are a lot of holes in the desert.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:10:15 PM EDT

[#12]

Is Striker no longer here?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:10:41 PM EDT

[#13]

Wasn't garandman a mod at one point?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:11:34 PM EDT

[#14]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

Yeah he stole that idea of selling an account from another member also..His attempt to leave a mark on ar15.com was not even original.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:14:25 PM EDT

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Arock was site staff at the time of his banning, IIRC. He called TheRedGoat's employer and told them he had child porn on his work computer as a way of getting back at him over a stupid photoshop TRG had created from a picture of Arock.

FUCK AROCK !

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:15:08 PM EDT

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Is Striker no longer here?

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Posted: 6/12/2009 4:15:22 PM EDT

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1GUNRUNNER got in timeout for personally attacking CavVet and after a while he was demoted from Staff.

Snitch

J/K Deej

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:16:02 PM EDT

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Well how about some back stories. WTF did they do? I know all about Arock. Shit you can buy T-shirts that says Fuck Arock on them.

Bob

Mostly just stories about men acting like children when they didn't get their own way. But Tippie just flat out stole. Why dwell on it? I've travelled all over the place and got to shoot with a lot of guys who always treated myself and my wife life family, I don't care about the sad sacks anymore.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:17:03 PM EDT

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

Still think you need to lose the mod complex you have.

Re enlist, or get over it.

Mods are chosen. You can't volunteer to be a mod. I have attempted to a couple of times, and staff has always said "Thanks but no thanks, if we need someone we'll let you know."

I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:18:39 PM EDT

[#20]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

Still think you need to lose the mod complex you have.

Re enlist, or get over it.

Mods are chosen. You can't volunteer to be a mod. I have attempted to a couple of times, and staff has always said "Thanks but no thanks, if we need someone we'll let you know."

I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

You sound bitter.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:19:22 PM EDT

[#21]

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I heard Striker is in a Canadian internment camp.

Isn't Canada an internment camp itself?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:19:57 PM EDT

[#22]

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I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

I don't know what happened that soured you, so I guess I can't say I'm sorry; I do regret that this site as become something that upsets you, you worked hard as a GD moderator and seem like a stand up guy for whatever that's worth when you've never met someone in person.

Oh and I was passed over when someone offered me up as a GD moderator once.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:22:33 PM EDT

[#23]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

Still think you need to lose the mod complex you have.

Re enlist, or get over it.

Mods are chosen. You can't volunteer to be a mod. I have attempted to a couple of times, and staff has always said "Thanks but no thanks, if we need someone we'll let you know."

I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

Thanks!

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:26:10 PM EDT

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I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

I don't know what happened that soured you, so I guess I can't say I'm sorry; I do regret that this site as become something that upsets you, you worked hard as a GD moderator and seem like a stand up guy for whatever that's worth when you've never met someone in person.

Oh and I was passed over when someone offered me up as a GD moderator once.

I was never offered a mod position in GD, and would laugh my ass off if someone did.

This guy has issues, I thought you guys screened folks before handing out things like this?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:26:59 PM EDT

[#25]

Often becoming a moderator takes the fun out of the site. I felt terrible when someone who I respect here agreed to be a moderator after I twisted his arm and really did not enjoy it. I have been reluctant to offer some people moderator positions, not because they would not do a good job, or because they would not want to do it, but because I thought that in the end it would be a source of heartache, well at least it would be a pain in the ass.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:29:31 PM EDT

[#26]

1gunrunner and m4aimingatu is all I can remember.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:31:08 PM EDT

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I could tell y'all but then I'd have to kill y'all ............................

but I am not saying nuthin'.

I knew you'd get it...............

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:33:01 PM EDT

[#28]

Wow, I never knew Arock was a mod here. I thought he was just a regular member.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:34:05 PM EDT

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I could tell y'all but then I'd have to kill y'all ............................

but I am not saying nuthin'.

I knew you'd get it...............

I know what happened. But I don't think I'd want to get on your bad side so I'll just leave this here.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:34:20 PM EDT

[#30]

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Often becoming a moderator takes the fun out of the site. I felt terrible when someone who I respect here agreed to be a moderator after I twisted his arm and really did not enjoy it. I have been reluctant to offer some people moderator positions, not because they would not do a good job, or because they would not want to do it, but because I thought that in the end it would be a source of heartache, well at least it would be a pain in the ass.

the less seriously I take internet forums, the more enjoyable I find them to be.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:35:10 PM EDT

[#31]

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Wow, I never knew Arock was a mod site staff here. I thought he was just a regular member.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:37:34 PM EDT

[#32]

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Often becoming a moderator takes the fun out of the site. I felt terrible when someone who I respect here agreed to be a moderator after I twisted his arm and really did not enjoy it. I have been reluctant to offer some people moderator positions, not because they would not do a good job, or because they would not want to do it, but because I thought that in the end it would be a source of heartache, well at least it would be a pain in the ass.

+1

I'm a mod elsewhere, but the only reason I agreed was an old buddy asked me to and only on the stipulation I could continue interacting with my friends as normal.

Moderating isn't a powertrip, it's having to restrain yourself to an extra few degrees in what you do/say, and making enemies of manchildren who can't handle moderation, no matter how kindly you try to go about it.

I would hate to be a mod here unless it was a subforum like Movie & Home Theater or War Gaming or something. You could not pay me to moderate GD. You guys have got my respect for doing it for free. This crowd's a lot larger and the nuts loopier than the gang I usually deal with over at the other forum.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:37:36 PM EDT

[#33]

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I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

I don't know what happened that soured you, so I guess I can't say I'm sorry; I do regret that this site as become something that upsets you, you worked hard as a GD moderator and seem like a stand up guy for whatever that's worth when you've never met someone in person.

Oh and I was passed over when someone offered me up as a GD moderator once.

TC6969 has been on my ass about dupe posts.

I acknowledge a dupe and ask for a lock when it happens (rarely).

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:41:08 PM EDT

[#34]

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I heard Striker is in a Canadian internment camp.

Oh thank God they finally built those. When the next Ice Age hits we are going need a place to execute house the refugees.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:44:10 PM EDT

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There have been more than one.

I count 4 I think

AR

DR

US......

The other castle guy.

Sound about right?

ETA I forgot about Steve but he wasnt banned just relieved of duty (Thanks Deej)
ETA again I forgot about Tippie (Thanks TBS)

GrinNBarrett

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:44:48 PM EDT

[#36]

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I actually put you in for that job one time Deej.

I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

I don't know what happened that soured you, so I guess I can't say I'm sorry; I do regret that this site as become something that upsets you, you worked hard as a GD moderator and seem like a stand up guy for whatever that's worth when you've never met someone in person.

Oh and I was passed over when someone offered me up as a GD moderator once.

TC6969 has been on my ass about dupe posts.

I acknowledge a dupe and ask for a lock when it happens (rarely).

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Moderating isn't a powertrip, it's having to restrain yourself to an extra few degrees in what you do/say, and making enemies of manchildren who can't handle moderation, no matter how kindly you try to go about it.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:51:03 PM EDT

[#37]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

I miss watching SteyrAug perversely sliding through life. One of my small pleasures.....gone.
5sub

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:54:26 PM EDT

[#38]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

I miss watching SteyrAug perversely sliding through life. One of my small pleasures.....gone.

5sub

Now that you mention it, it was fun watching him tiptoe up to the edge, stick a foot over and then jailhouse lawyer his way out of it.

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:55:10 PM EDT

[#39]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

No, he wasn't a mod and he didn't take a "reformist" approach to the COC. He obeyed it as he saw fit and was ultimately banned because he was working on organizing a group buy on GSG-5s without authorization and, IIRC, with him as the primary dealer involved.

His entire saga took place before you were a member here. In fact, he was banned two days before you joined. How's that for a crazy coincidence?

................was ultimately banned because he was working on organizing a group buy on GSG-5s without authorization and, IIRC, with him as the primary dealer involved.

PuhLeeese........you sell SteyrAug short. SA was working on his 74th unauthorized group buy with himself as primary dealer.
5sub

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:56:49 PM EDT

[#40]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

I miss watching SteyrAug perversely sliding through life. One of my small pleasures.....gone.
5sub

Now that you mention it, it was fun watching him tiptoe up to the edge, stick a foot over and then jailhouse lawyer his way out of it.

You seem to not be in good graces with site staff here, I wonder why that is.?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:56:56 PM EDT

[#41]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

I don't remember Steyr being a GD mod.

He was one of the top 5 trolls ever. He was just very, very good at it.

I miss watching SteyrAug perversely sliding through life. One of my small pleasures.....gone.
5sub

Now that you mention it, it was fun watching him tiptoe up to the edge, stick a foot over and then jailhouse lawyer his way out of it.

A 'master' working at his craft !!
5sub

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:58:03 PM EDT

[#42]

SteyrAug always reminded me of a guy standing in court saying

"Yes I stabbed him! And yes he almost died! but my wife uses that knife to cut the crusts off of PB&J sammiches for my 4 year old daughter! How can you POSSIBLY charge me with assault with a DEADLY weapon?"

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:58:23 PM EDT

[#43]

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I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

But, politics are part of the fun, right?

Posted: 6/12/2009 4:59:22 PM EDT

[#44]

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I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

But, politics are part of the fun, right?

He is bitter for whatever drama he wants to keep reappearing here.

Posted: 6/12/2009 5:01:43 PM EDT

[#45]

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I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

But, politics are part of the fun, right?

He is bitter for whatever drama he wants to keep reappearing here.

If I recall correctly there Manchild aren't you like 25 years old?

Posted: 6/12/2009 5:01:45 PM EDT

[#46]

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SteyrAUG was a mod, no?

He took a "reformist" approach to the interpretation of the CoC, and was eventually permabanned for atempting to sell his account on the EE.

i don't know why but i always get a chuckle when i hear that.

Posted: 6/12/2009 5:03:12 PM EDT

[#47]

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I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

But, politics are part of the fun, right?

He is bitter for whatever drama he wants to keep reappearing here.

If I recall correctly there Manchild aren't you like 25 years old?

Add 20 years to that and you might be right.

Posted: 6/12/2009 5:03:33 PM EDT

[#48]

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I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

But, politics are part of the fun, right?

He is bitter for whatever drama he wants to keep reappearing here.

WTF ???
5sub

Posted: 6/12/2009 5:05:48 PM EDT

[#49]

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Seriously.. I think they should cycle mods in-n-out through this board cuase some of them have power/god issues. Maybe give a mod 1 year then bring in someone else and so on. This keeps everyone in check so they dont get use to all that power...

"all that power"

Being a mod means having to obey a stricter COC than everyone else, and every decision you make is subject to review by staff. It's not as glamorous as I make it look.

Posted: 6/12/2009 5:05:58 PM EDT

[#50]

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I still think you would do a great job but its no longer about the job and hasn't been for a while. Its just politics

But, politics are part of the fun, right?

He is bitter for whatever drama he wants to keep reappearing here.

If I recall correctly there Manchild aren't you like 25 years old?

Personal attack!

I'd be a horrible staff (at least in GD). If someone broke the rules, but it made me laugh, I wouldn't lock them.

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