Stormtrooper1990 wrote: Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:34 am
rufusluciusivan wrote: Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:10 am
I think I know the reason.
On Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:31 pm, a comment was made (by tirepanted) on Sims Shorts E2.
tirepanted3 wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:31 pm
Glad to see you writing more (and incorporating real-world detail as well).
Is there more to the story? Shame we don't even see the real belly dancers...
On Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:37 pm, 6 minutes later, you updated Chapter 40 with a one-link post.
As a moderator, esercitto sconfitto specifically instructed that, to avoid any further misunderstanding, all new links should be added by editing one single post, not by creating new replies. Something to which you agreed.
esercito sconfitto wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:11 am
By virtue of the powers accorded me in order to ensure friendship and brotherhood among all the members of this honorable board,
Stormy ,
as of now you will EDIT previously created posts to add new links to pictures , don't create new replies
The case is dismissed
God bless you all
Stormtrooper1990 wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:16 am
Hi ES
That works for me. I had already worked a compromise with rufus, which I fully intend to honour. Which is post links to my pictures in a single reply like I would an epilogue.
Again I wish to apologise for any offence that this may have caused. It was unintentional.
In general, I appreciate the efforts you're making to post grouped links, but I noticed you're still not abiding by the letter of the agreement - since these new links are still uploaded with several new replies - not a single reply like you would an epilogue. Call me a rule lawyer or lawful neutral, but I think rules exist for a reason.
PS, I confess I would have preferred to make my return on an other topic. However, since the issue was posted on a public post, I figured out I had to step in and clear the misunderstanding. Moderator is a tough job - especially on this Board. Because of that, esercitto sconfitto is at the same time a fellow fan AND an arbiter and judge (therefore, with a higher hierarchical status). I know by experience escercito sconfitto hates conflict, but at the same time as a moderator he gave an explicit instruction (= all new links must be added to one single post that's edited bit by bit). And a moderator's job is to make sure his instructions are being followed. I don't think the intent was to be disrespectful to you or Arc's colossal work. And it certainly wasn't to favor one writer to the detriment of an other.
Hi Rufus
I wasn't suggesting anything like favouritism or anything of the sort. The issue I have is that this was done without my consent, this is an issue about trust. And I don't think ES' intent was disrespectful but this was how I felt at the time. I'am not seeking conflict over this as I think enough time has been wasted holding me to account. Not when I have many stories I want to post to the board.
I'am sure that you understand that having a system when you post behind the scenes material, which was why I posted them in separate replies to stop them getting mixed up. One stack for outfits, the other for locations . So when I saw ES had edited my post and lumped a shot of the Brooklyn Bridge in with the outfit collection, I saw red.
While I do respect that ES does have a difficult job as moderator and I respect that, I know what it means to avoid conflict this does make a disturbing precedent. I may accept ES' apology but in the future there could be others who aren't as understanding as I am.
I agree this kind of topic is best discussed in PM beforehand - and I now better see the logic behind the two separate replies.
However, I still stand by my opinion: esercitto sconfitto was right to step in, since this logic does not abide by the instructions given - which were "one single reply for all links". Following this instruction is in my opinion the best way to avoid any misunderstanding.
And there's still the issue of this single link (the one uploaded on Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:37 pm) showing an outfit, but not added by editing the "outfit post" of Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:13 pm. I think it would be best to never have this sort of situation happen again, to avoid any misunderstanding.
Maybe ES' method was clumsy, but the intent was justified. The rules were broken. Can one
publicly ask a moderator to apologize because he's enforcing rules that were agreed on by all sides? It's his job to edit a post without the consent of its author the rules are broken. I won't pretend I hold absolute truth, but personally I think not. I'm not quite sure this topic needed to be brought to the general attention so quickly and bluntly. Now that it is, I wish to help settle it, but I can't help but think this didn't need to be for everyone to read.
I don't have much experience with other forums, but from the little I know, I can say that, as a moderator, ES is kind. There are moderators who are quick to delete and ban at the first misstep, and won't take any complaint to heart. Not saying ES is perfect as a moderator, or that dialogue isn't the best solution, but I had to step in his defense. Plus, ES has the handicap of not being an English native speaker - a pain which I share, and which makes getting my ideas across both a pain and a huge time consumer. Writing, editing, and sending messages dealing with serious topics takes a lot of time.
(And PS, I notice just now replies were uploaded while I was writing, but only after this post was uploaded, so this message was written without knowledge of the content of these two previous replies.)