When the ADMINS are in violation of the rules.......

[Danny Boy]

Sorry, I was just wondering if anyone saw if this long-winded thread was moved back to the Canon EOS digital cameras forum.

I hope somebody smiled about this. :lol:

Dan

[booggerg]

Everyone wants their powertrip.. so let them have it.. try to enjoy the forum as it is and not bitch too much. You just making youself madder...
Chills man Chills... 8)

[elbirth]

besides, it's the internet... why get bent all out of shape over something that technically really doesn't matter in "real life"?

[aam1234]

Everyone wants their powertrip

I know this is not the room to ask, but I hear that "powertrip" quite often. What does it mean.

Thanks

[DocFrankenstein]

Everyone wants their powertrip

I know this is not the room to ask, but I hear that "powertrip" quite often. What does it mean.

Thanks
I'm confused. Are you being ironic or serious?

[Belmondo]

It's a generally negative expression. When a person with some authority is felt to be throwing his weight around, he's said to be on a power trip. I'm not sure how that applies to this forum because I don't see that happening here, but maybe I've lost my objectivity.

Maybe I've gone mad with power.

[aam1234]

Thanks belmondo, I get it now. Not only that, but funny, we have almost the same expression here with almost the same words. What a small world.

Thanks again

[defordphoto]

It's a generally negative expression. When a person with some authority is felt to be throwing his weight around, he's said to be on a power trip. I'm not sure how that applies to this forum because I don't see that happening here, but maybe I've lost my objectivity.

Maybe I've gone mad with power.

If they even had half a clue what goes on behind the scenes here...

[Belmondo]

If they even had half a clue what goes on behind the scenes here...

Amen, Brother.

[Tom W]

All I want is one post before this thing is locked up tigher than a bull's ... er, tighter than a drum. :)

I'll bet there's some "behind the scenes" discussions that take place from time to time. Y'all are kahootz. :D

[defordphoto]

All I want is one post before this thing is locked up tigher than a bull's ... er, tighter than a drum. :)

I'll bet there's some "behind the scenes" discussions that take place from time to time. Y'all are kahootz. :D

We take this very seriously. We search, research and discuss privately before we lock, delete threads, ban users, set policies or change policies.

The main thing people need to remember is that this is a private forum. On a private forum you do not have freedom of speech. In fact, this forum is based in The Netherlands so us Americans who stand high-and-mighty on the free speech thing can stand in the back of the room.

So yes, we have a private forum where we discuss all the behind-the-scenes stuff. The four of us actually spend quite a bit of time there keeping things running as smoothly as possible.

The huge majority of members appreciate it. The ones that constantly fight the rules think we're Hitler'ish warmed over.

[Belmondo]

All I want is one post before this thing is locked up tigher than a bull's ... er, tighter than a drum. :)

I'll bet there's some "behind the scenes" discussions that take place from time to time. Y'all are kahootz. :D
Not only that, but we have a secret handshake, too.

[defordphoto]

All I want is one post before this thing is locked up tigher than a bull's ... er, tighter than a drum. :)

I'll bet there's some "behind the scenes" discussions that take place from time to time. Y'all are kahootz. :D
Not only that, but we have a secret handshake, too.

Shhhh! :)

[tofuboy]

What's this thread about again?

And how does that secret handshake work over the phone/cable lines? It must be a magic secret handshake ^^;;

[aam1234]

Since you guys meet and discuss things, I would like to ask you something.

To make it short, I've said some stupid things here. I feel very guilty about it, even though these incidents took place many months ago. And as far as I know, not many people were offended. So how's my record w/ you guys.

[Tom W]

All I want is one post before this thing is locked up tigher than a bull's ... er, tighter than a drum. :)

I'll bet there's some "behind the scenes" discussions that take place from time to time. Y'all are kahootz. :D

We take this very seriously. We search, research and discuss privately before we lock, delete threads, ban users, set policies or change policies.

The main thing people need to remember is that this is a private forum. On a private forum you do not have freedom of speech. In fact, this forum is based in The Netherlands so us Americans who stand high-and-mighty on the free speech thing can stand in the back of the room.

So yes, we have a private forum where we discuss all the behind-the-scenes stuff. The four of us actually spend quite a bit of time there keeping things running as smoothly as possible.

The huge majority of members appreciate it. The ones that constantly fight the rules think we're Hitler'ish warmed over.

Y'all are EVIL!!! Evil, I tell ya'. :)

j/k, of course...

Yes, I understand some of what goes on behind the scenes, and I also understand that the forum owner decides what speech is acceptable. This is Pekka's house - Pekka makes the rules. And that's the way it should be. I hope that others understand this as well.

As I've explained on another favorite forum of mine, everone has the right to speak freely, but they don't have the right to do it at someone else's expense.

Don't misunderstand me - I appreciate it. That's what makes this one of the best forums on the 'net.

[defordphoto]

Since you guys meet and discuss things, I would like to ask you something.

To make it short, I've said some stupid things here. I feel very guilty about it, even though these incidents took place many months ago. And as far as I know, not many people were offended. So how's my record w/ you guys.

If you haven't heard from us, then no worries. We would never divulge that info anyway. ;)

[Tom W]

All I want is one post before this thing is locked up tigher than a bull's ... er, tighter than a drum. :)

I'll bet there's some "behind the scenes" discussions that take place from time to time. Y'all are kahootz. :D
Not only that, but we have a secret handshake, too.

Shhhh! :) Delete one of those posts above please.

Too late!!

I heard about this "handshake" before. I'm going to get a picture of it some day and I will post it all over the world!!!

[defordphoto]

Don't misunderstand me - I appreciate it. That's what makes this one of the best forums on the 'net.

No misunderstanding at all Tom. I know, you know. :)

[Tom W]

Since you guys meet and discuss things, I would like to ask you something.

To make it short, I've said some stupid things here. I feel very guilty about it, even though these incidents took place many months ago. And as far as I know, not many people were offended. So how's my record w/ you guys.

Nobody has said as many stupid things here as I have. And, I don' t do it in short sentances - I do it in multi-page screeds. I've been known to be involved in a locked thread or two (which explains the earlier humor).

[defordphoto]

Since you guys meet and discuss things, I would like to ask you something.

To make it short, I've said some stupid things here. I feel very guilty about it, even though these incidents took place many months ago. And as far as I know, not many people were offended. So how's my record w/ you guys.

Nobody has said as many stupid things here as I have. And, I don' t do it in short sentances - I do it in multi-page screeds. I've been known to be involved in a locked thread or two (which explains the earlier humor).

Myself, Belmondo and CDS have (also) BTDT here.

[aam1234]

Don't misunderstand me - I appreciate it. That's what makes this one of the best forums on the 'net.

So true. Before coming here I was hanging (mostly reading) in DPR. For me at least, it's a jungle out there in DPR. Don't get me wrong, there are some great people there. But here it's different. Very friendly.

[Scottes]

Myself, Belmondo and CDS have (also) BTDT here.

I feel left out. I don't ever think I've caused a locked thread....

....must....try....harder....


Oooh, I know! How about that time [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] and then that guy, um, what's his name, oh! [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] went off and started talking about [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] and that just started [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] until we all [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] and then the thread [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] last month?

:-)

[defordphoto]

Myself, Belmondo and CDS have (also) BTDT here.

I feel left out. I don't ever think I've caused a locked thread....

....must....try....harder....


Oooh, I know! How about that time [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] and then that guy, um, what's his name, oh! [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] went off and started talking about [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] and that just started [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] until we all [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] and then the thread [*** Text Deleted by Moderator *** ] last month?

:-)

There ya go. Now you're getting the hang of it... ;)

[Tom W]

Don't misunderstand me - I appreciate it. That's what makes this one of the best forums on the 'net.

So true. Before coming here I was hanging (mostly reading) in DPR. For me at least, it's a jungle out there in DPR. Don't get me wrong, there are some great people there. But here it's different. Very friendly.

I still go over there when I want a good fight. You're right, there are some good people in that forum (some of which also post here). But there's some idiots and if I feel ornery, I go there and challenge them. Sure beats boxing as a release. :)

[aam1234]

I still go over there when I want a good fight. You're right, there are some good people in that forum (some of which also post here). But there's some idiots and if I feel ornery, I go there and challenge them. Sure beats boxing as a release.

Ha ha, you have some anger issues man :lol:

[Tom W]

I still go over there when I want a good fight. You're right, there are some good people in that forum (some of which also post here). But there's some idiots and if I feel ornery, I go there and challenge them. Sure beats boxing as a release.

Ha ha, you have some anger issues man :lol:

To the contrary - I feel very good after I exit that giant internet pillow fight called DPR. All agression is gone! :)

OK, Phil does provide some useful information in his reviews as well, so its not a totally lost cause.

[aam1234]

You want variety (just like this forum).