The Dames 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2003 Mole, I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart for not banning tank abbott the moment that I read his comment and giving him a mere warning. Honestly, this has bothered me ever since it happened and although I was initially disgusted with the comment, I truly didn't "get it" until recently. Someone that I care very much about just lost someone as well and reminded me that if the situation were to be reversed and I was in your shoes, I would be revolted and appauled at the fact that he wasn't promptly banned. I am in deep fear of losing my mother, for she is the one person on this Earth who truly is selfless with all of the things that she does for me. I surprise myself sometimes with the amount of pride I have...and the lengths that I'll go to maintain it. Tank didn't deserve my word after that and I feel like I came across almost as offensive as he did. I made these new rules to try and improve the board and yet I completely botched this call and right now, I'm even questioning whether or not I'm fit to be the TSM Admin. I throw myself at your mercy. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 3, 2003 Dames- Just because you made one call that you've questioned does not make you unfit to be the TSM Admin. You've done a terrific job running this site since you took over and this board is head and shoulders above any other board I've been too. Don't beat yourself up over one bad call- You have a thankless job but I do think you do a wonderful job running this site and the board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ViciousFish Report post Posted June 3, 2003 If every Admin on every message board quit when they made a mistake there would be no Admins anywhere. You do a hell of a job. Like Bob said a thankless job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rising up out of the back seat-nuh 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2003 Dames- Just because you made one call that you've questioned does not make you unfit to be the TSM Admin. You've done a terrific job running this site since you took over and this board is head and shoulders above any other board I've been too. Don't beat yourself up over one bad call- You have a thankless job but I do think you do a wonderful job running this site and the board. Yeah, what he said. Ultimately, it was a judgement call. The thread Mole started showed that, while many people wanted him banned, there were some who thoght that it wasn't a banabble offence. The calls you've made recently with the new rules and the bannings show that you're doing a good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HungryJack Report post Posted June 3, 2003 You can't please everyone, all the time, but you DO please most everyone most of the time. One miscue shouldn't matter much. And honestly, I can't see why this whole Mole thing could not have been dealt with through PMs. Just my 2 cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Edwards Report post Posted June 3, 2003 It was one small mistake and you tried to stick by your word not to ban him yourself, plus you've been man enough to admit it since I'm sure Mole will happily accept this and we can all move on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Big Poppa Popick Report post Posted June 3, 2003 Hey Dames... Remember, if you quit...Then ID BE IN CHARGE! There's motivation for you to stay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted June 3, 2003 Thanks Dames but everybody makes mistakes, as I make plenty of them. Thanks for everything my good man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheGame2705 Report post Posted June 3, 2003 Dames you're the best board admin I've ever seen, honestly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Hmmm, did Dames post this just so he could get everyone to stroke his ego? I'm kidding. But don't cry over one mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cancer Marney Report post Posted June 4, 2003 ...like Mole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Dames, you are a great mod, and you run a terrific site. If half the mods of other boards were as hands on as you are then every board would be brilliant. You run a better site than all the other wrestling sites out there, as well as the one that I write for. We will all move on from this and forget tank even existed in a day or so, and Mole has forgiven you, so no need for anything else to be said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Dames, you are a fair, invaluable asset to TSM. I don't think you even made a mistake, per se, but more a misjudgement. Know what? You're human. You will screw up, you will misjudge, and sometimes, just SOMETIMES, you'll make a mistake. It happens, mang. I think we with a head on our shoulders still trust you and your judgement to do things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 See...now I know why this bothers Dames so much when it doesn't seem like anything that deserves a second thought. Last week he felt like he made a questionable move when he whacked Jubuki for his insensitive 9-11 comments. This was a subject that is very close to Dames' heart. This week he balked at whacking a poster who made an insensitive comment towards a subject very close to someone elses heart...probably because he still isn't sure he was right about banning Jubuki. Just remember one thing: They were both assholes and the board is a better place without them. The end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rendclaw 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Dames, I am finding out we are similar in approach to such things. You do a great job, and while its big of you to feel that you have to apologize to Mole, don't beat yourself up too much. I mean, its bad enough you look like you could be my younger brother and all but damn... Marney, you've made your point. Let the kid be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted June 4, 2003 See...now I know why this bothers Dames so much when it doesn't seem like anything that deserves a second thought. Last week he felt like he made a questionable move when he whacked Jubuki for his insensitive 9-11 comments. This was a subject that is very close to Dames' heart. This week he balked at whacking a poster who made an insensitive comment towards a subject very close to someone elses heart...probably because he still isn't sure he was right about banning Jubuki. Just remember one thing: They were both assholes and the board is a better place without them. The end. Amen to that. What did Jubuki exactly say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 He wished we had all died in the WTC because our opinions were different then his. ...only it sounded even more conceited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 4, 2003 See...now I know why this bothers Dames so much when it doesn't seem like anything that deserves a second thought. Last week he felt like he made a questionable move when he whacked Jubuki for his insensitive 9-11 comments. This was a subject that is very close to Dames' heart. This week he balked at whacking a poster who made an insensitive comment towards a subject very close to someone elses heart...probably because he still isn't sure he was right about banning Jubuki. Just remember one thing: They were both assholes and the board is a better place without them. The end. Amen to that. What did Jubuki exactly say? He wanted us all to be in the towers or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted June 4, 2003 DAMN! That's just cruel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rendclaw 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Hence why he got banned, though our beloved Dames had a touch of personal crisis over it. Tom and Bryan helped him through that, and now hes "unfuckwithable". thank God for quick edits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrRant Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Oh sweet ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cancer Marney Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Marney, you've made your point. Let the kid be. Yeah, I know. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted June 4, 2003 It's straight Cancer, no hard feelings. No reason for me to start another feud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Decadent Slacker Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Well, as an oberserver, it's good to see this is done & tank is apparently gone. If he isn't, we won't be around long. Knowing the strange unity of people on this board, we'll get all "Lord of the Flies" on his ass at a later date As for the 9-11 comments, i never read them, so i'm not in a position to judge the person who said them. I understand that the event was traumatic & it still deeply affects people, especially from that part of the country. My point is, yes what was said was wrong, but in my opinion it should also point out that, for the record, other people (myself included) thrive on reaction. Some people do it for just the reaction people will give, & you do it in a joking manner as opposed to Jabuki's malicious comments. I, as do others, find it's best to use humor to either get through or help yourself in some perverse way. Anyway, i'm rambling so i'll just quit by saying that stupid jokes & references are one thing, but intent to offend is another, & i just don't want those getting mixed up. Again, tank is a little bitch. May he be raped by Glenn Jacobs upon his demise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Yes, tank is a bitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest My Eyebrow is on fire Report post Posted June 4, 2003 ::wipes tears from eyes:: Oh wait, it's just a fucking message board. ::leaves subject forever:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Memphis Report post Posted June 4, 2003 A message board is no different from any other form of technological communication and it is not an environment that justifies people such as tank making childish and obviously tasteless comments such as the one he made to Mole, which I believe is not the first time. I'm pretty sure you're at least 1% human, Eyebrow, so show some maturity and compassion where due. If you're not into that, than fine, don't post anything. M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oldschoolwrestling Report post Posted June 4, 2003 Dames, I think this can all be rectified by you stepping down, for the day, and making Mole the board admin. Give him full privileges and see who isn't banned when you come back the following day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted June 4, 2003 A message board is no different from any other form of technological communication and it is not an environment that justifies people such as tank making childish and obviously tasteless comments such as the one he made to Mole, which I believe is not the first time. Thanks Memphis, I knew you had some compassion for me. Dames, I think this can all be rectified by you stepping down, for the day, and making Mole the board admin. Give him full privileges and see who isn't banned when you come back the following day. Too much pressure! I'd like to be a mod though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 4, 2003 ohhhh no. This is NOT TheSmartMole.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
