"Sock Puppet Accounts Locked" Topic

"I still want a John the OFM, 15mm figure to lead my Soviet Army !!!!!

Now THIS is an idea whose time has come…. or at least a visibly recognizable 28mm head and 15mm head suitable for converting figures so we can all have our own John the OFM personality figure in our favorite army or armies…"

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Sounds like an idea for a sculpting contest… ;-)

Someone here advocates a draconian enforcement of the rules and then violates those selfsame rules. Go figure!

Isn't this still a rule, or do we allow anyone to come on here with their personal dislikes and call anyone they don't like a troll?

He's dancing just shy of the rule…

He's dancing just shy of the rule…

How? By using the troll emoticon rather than the actual word?

His post at 11:06am is insufficient?

How? By using the troll emoticon rather than the actual word?

Yes!

It's the old "spirit of the law" vs. the "letter of the law argument". TMP clearly favors the latter.

Both sides in that have valid arguments. But, likewise, both are open to abuse.

The troll emoticon has traditionally been a humorous way to get away with it.

The "spirit of the law" would cite Weaton's Law.
I think that applies.

Do you (without resorting to Google), ?

Can I be a punk with a chip on his shoulder and an all round bad attitude too please? Is there a t shirt that we can wear?

Goonfighter only if you are in Law Enforcement in real life, cos only then can you understand the need for rules and why everyone must obey every single one or the world will end, or somesuch.

Real….life? Umm. Try that again?

The Lads at Frothers suggest on page 1904 or 1905 of "that thread" that Trench Raider has his very own sick puppet operating on this very page.
I am not convinced, mainly because I have no interest in background checks on wargaming sites.
However, they do claim some expertise in internet sleuthing.
I find the evidence on the level of a History Channel link between George Washington and UFOs. "Could it be that….."
Which is why I mention no names.

Interesting.

Btw. What is that show with the guy with the strange hairdo who says "Aliens?" I would like to check it out.

Reading TMP seems to have got more complex now we have to nip over to Frothers to find out what what is being discussed.

And in a private email, one of the Lads suggested a possible identity for one of Dear Editor in Chief's sock puppets. Naturally a Supporting Member.
Nothing but the best!
Would he? I would. It would …. amuse me to do so.
Does it matter?

…one of the Lads suggested a possible identity for one of Dear Editor in Chief's sock puppets…

Like most of their speculations, it is pure fantasy.

Hold on. I didn't say who it was!
Yet.

Me perhaps????? .

That would be too obvious. The flashing neon lights and all that.

that Trench Raider has his very own sick puppet operating on this very page.

You know, I read the same thing and checked out his FB. Seems pretty convincing to me.

Wow! Did not see a Scooby Doo ending on this thread….

I've been saying for some time now that TMP has a troll problem, and that this issue is being caused by just a handful of problem members. I still believe that and stand by that statement.

That being said, I have been going back and re-reading some of my posts from the last couple of days. I'm not liking what I'm seeing. I've gone a bit too far and have crossed over the line of acceptable behavior. Most people are harsher online than in person, and I try to limit the extent to which I alter my normal behavior when posting online. I've failed pretty badly here.

The result has been that I've angered and alienated a number of folks that I have no issue or quarrel with. I've negatively effected people aside from the actual targets of my venom. That sort of "collateral damage" is simply not acceptable to me. Likewise, my actions have disrupted the forum. That was never my intention as I'm not a troll. But I have come dangerously close to becoming what I am fighting. That is going to stop. Now.

It is little doubt that the name "Trench Raider" will continue to have a negative association for the folks I've angered. So to put that behind me, and to get a fresh start I'm retiring my "TrenchRaider" account.

I'll still be around, of course. I value TMP too much as a resource and source of entertainment to leave. So I'll be using what I call my "Professional Account" (ie the one using the name I write under) from here on out. But on that account I'm just going to stifle the trolls and let them be someone else's problem. I'm also going to make an effort to stay away from the "off topic" forums like TMP talk as that is were much of the bad behavior is concentrated.

So that's it. I apologize to those that I have angered or alienated. (except for OFM, of course. He deserves whatever he gets. ;-) )

I'll now perform the TMP equivalent of committing public suicide by stifling, Armintrout.
Bye.

Well said Trenchraider, I must say that I did not like your internet persona and it deffinatly brought out the worse side of me, but it took a big man to write your last entry and I will stand and applaud you for that. Good luck with your new endevour, best wishes, Dave.

Ave atque vale.

Do you do cappuccinos?

Wow – drama for nothing. Do some of these people own Tvs I could suggest some shows for them to watch.

I thought I'd post on TMP (after a gap of about 6 months again) due to this interesting development, for which I applaud The Editor for dealing with, not ignoring.

I'd actually be grateful if The Editor could refer back to my post of 13 May last year

TMP link

"Where does the rule of not attacking an individual stop, and raising concerns about commercial sharp practice start? Perhaps The Editor can give some indication on what his view would be on this."

In light of this thread, I wondered if The Editor, who didn't respond at the time, could now answer it. Consider if anything similar to this case happens in future, and someone posted a suspicion about it.

I'd like to know if it would be likely that they would be considered to be breaching the rules on harassment by raising a red flag on an individual, but who was posting in breach of the rules, as it appears in this case, or possibly attempting to manipulate Board listings, in his role as a sole trader/seller? Or is it forbidden to raise this sort of subject on TMP Talk, and that you'd prefer to be sent an email behind the scenes?

My post was of course in the midst of the big Tango01 debate, so fully understand that The Editor may not have seen it at the time.

Thanks

Andrew

Why don't you raise that as a separate topic? More people will see it that way.

Also, I'm not sure I understand what you mean…

So is that it Trenchraider is gone?

Yes. TrenchRaider is gone. The guy is still here though. Under his professional name. So, presumably he will be more low key.

Editor in Chief Bill

Thank you for your reply.

There are already enough hypothetical question threads posted on TMP Talk. If necessary in future, I will instead email you setting out my concerns, including a draft of the text to be posted, for a simple "Okay to proceed?" ruling on the potential of a "harassment" ban before posting.

Thanks

Andrew

Looks like I miss all the fun

By some margin.

It's an intriguing discussion, I can't seem to look away.

LOL awesome – reminds me movie fugitive… ;-D

Why didn't someone tell me thatwe have started another Muh ha haaa!!! thread

This goes to show that any publicity is good publicity. I now have another source for 15mm Early WWI figs. Khurasan! Thanks TMP!

Send me the money and I will buy them for you.

Lol. Looks like I missed a boatload of fun!

Dan

Now, WHY would you want to go and do that!?

Bit like Austin Powers coming out of suspended animation I guess?

Just as we were all playing so nicely…