Ace wrote:
In all honesty, folks, I really can't complain about DV. There's been an incident or two on DV in the past between a certain individual and I, and in all fairness, I kept the smack talk rolling longer than needed. It wasn't actually intended to be taken seriously, but after a few drinks, that's how I show 'em my love and appreciation! Or how I used to anyhow...
Times there have changed, and certain behaviour, even done in jest, is no longer tolerated. The site is slowly evolving, and I've found that if I actually make an attempt to become a 'contributing' member of the forum, I'm not arbitrarily banned. I couldn't care less about any of my previous handles. Actually, it's probably a good thing that they're 'dead'...
They are trying to clean things up a bit, and I actually have to stick up for the Moderators at this point... It must be difficult even for them to decide what's allowed, and what's not. They just follow orders from up top, I'd imagine, and the Mods over there have actually been helpful in the past, so I can't smack talk them down too much...
I guess what I'm getting at is, I liked to push the limit there at times, as many did, but in the past you could get away with it... Not so much anymore. The only problem is, people weren't really given 'notice' as to what is actually 'acceptable' and what is not... but it seems that the 'rules' vary so much these days, it's best to err on the side of caution....
your apologetic and submissive tone is very good. i think you're beginning to get it.
for your reward, we'll let you keep the ace nickname and your can continue using your current proxy.
but you have yet to pass our final test yet...
so i wouldn't hold my breath yet about joining the 'leet if i were you.
it's a very, very difficult test- many have tried, but less than a handful have made through. it's not for the faint of heart in other words... so don't say you weren't forewarned.
