The night of the long knives.
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I will say that I'm surprised by this, but now can someone tell me why the ban was lifted a few days early?
Nothing is done without reason.
Nothing is done without reason.
And when was the last time the mods shared their reasoning for doing anything with anyone of us?
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Well there has been little "burps" where they have, you never know, this seems like it might be a good thing and whats so good about showing the reasoning behind something good?
<Conspiracy theory goes here>
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One day early. Thats a good thing no? I think thats nice. What you dont want them back?
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It is a good thing, thats why I want to know why they went early. Seems like an easy question.
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Why the question? Something nice was done why not leave it at that.
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because there is always a motive and I'm curious to know what that motive was.
Again if this is such a good thing it would be a very quick and easy answer.
(and no I'm not saying the Mods are avoiding the question it is late at night)
This is how good novels get started; the hook, the question why and then the intrigue unfolds.
Imagine a group of people to all intense and purposes anonymous to one and other that subscribe to an online cookery forum where they exchange ideas on recipes. The site is hosted by a Master chef who employs several sous chefs to help out with the admin. This think tank suddenly become aware that all is not well among the subscribers. A nucleus, including some longer serving and established cooks, are attempting to sabotage the efforts of other subscribers in getting their recipes across. They appear to be taking offence over some advocating the use of sweeteners instead of sugar, or low fat spreads instead of full fat butter and it’s not appreciated! Consequently, all manor of criticism is being levelled, ranging from mild rebuff to downright abuse and insults.
Hands go up in horror around the world; the boundaries of cultural differences being swept aside as words emblazon upon screens, ‘You asshole,’ And all because someone use of Lo-sodium instead of salt. Other criticisms are more mundane, some even amusing, but nonetheless a pattern is immuring; the nucleus are ganging up!
It’s not particularly apparent to the casual subscriber, but the Master chef and the sous’ are better informed. Along with the forum is a facility known as Pastry Making. It’s a way of individually communicating with other members so your recipes don’t have to be displayed to all and sundry. Though the nucleus use this extensively, they don’t appreciate their recipes to each other have to go through the Master chef’s oven over which he has full control. He can look through the glass door any time he wishes to se what’s rising inside, albeit reluctantly. Consequently, it’s noticed the nucleus have organised! Like packs of wolves roaming the wilds of North America or sharks swimming around some far-flung coral reef, they’re patrolling all the categories (Hordeovers, starters, mains, etc., ); between them seeking out contributions from all those on their hit lists.
Emergency talks are held between master and sous; they want cooks to carry on swapping recipes, but don’t want the nucleus dominating? Their solution is simple. They issue a list proclaiming, ‘The following will spend the next week washing up!’….
The unaffected subscribers are bemused by this, not appreciating what some put on washing up have done? Their following recipes express concern; they begin to question the motives of the master and his sous and panic is beginning to set in. Back in the kitchen it’s getting awful hot and the master decides to relent in hope of restoring calm, but this only leads to further confusion?
To be continued…..
Of course, I’m not for one minute suggesting anything fishy has been cooked up here, this is just purely the figment of my imagination based on personal observation and having once worked in IT setting up individual home directories for corporate use and knowing what’s possible. Why, it could even be said I’ve posted in the wrong sub section?
Imagine a group of people to all intense and purposes anonymous to one and other that subscribe to an online cookery forum where they exchange ideas on recipes. The site is hosted by a Master chef who employs several sous chefs to help out with the admin. This think tank suddenly become aware that all is not well among the subscribers. A nucleus, including some longer serving and established cooks, are attempting to sabotage the efforts of other subscribers in getting their recipes across. They appear to be taking offence over some advocating the use of sweeteners instead of sugar, or low fat spreads instead of full fat butter and it’s not appreciated! Consequently, all manor of criticism is being levelled, ranging from mild rebuff to downright abuse and insults.
Hands go up in horror around the world; the boundaries of cultural differences being swept aside as words emblazon upon screens, ‘You asshole,’ And all because someone use of Lo-sodium instead of salt. Other criticisms are more mundane, some even amusing, but nonetheless a pattern is immuring; the nucleus are ganging up!
It’s not particularly apparent to the casual subscriber, but the Master chef and the sous’ are better informed. Along with the forum is a facility known as Pastry Making. It’s a way of individually communicating with other members so your recipes don’t have to be displayed to all and sundry. Though the nucleus use this extensively, they don’t appreciate their recipes to each other have to go through the Master chef’s oven over which he has full control. He can look through the glass door any time he wishes to se what’s rising inside, albeit reluctantly. Consequently, it’s noticed the nucleus have organised! Like packs of wolves roaming the wilds of North America or sharks swimming around some far-flung coral reef, they’re patrolling all the categories (Hordeovers, starters, mains, etc., ); between them seeking out contributions from all those on their hit lists.
Emergency talks are held between master and sous; they want cooks to carry on swapping recipes, but don’t want the nucleus dominating? Their solution is simple. They issue a list proclaiming, ‘The following will spend the next week washing up!’….
The unaffected subscribers are bemused by this, not appreciating what some put on washing up have done? Their following recipes express concern; they begin to question the motives of the master and his sous and panic is beginning to set in. Back in the kitchen it’s getting awful hot and the master decides to relent in hope of restoring calm, but this only leads to further confusion?
To be continued…..
Of course, I’m not for one minute suggesting anything fishy has been cooked up here, this is just purely the figment of my imagination based on personal observation and having once worked in IT setting up individual home directories for corporate use and knowing what’s possible. Why, it could even be said I’ve posted in the wrong sub section?
Big deal were back early! So I'm still looking for the "supposed notice"
they keep claiming they sent out to everyone.
What!
You didn't get one either?
Oh The nerve! I'm shocked,shocked I say!
It must be that "supposed glitch" with the system here at lpsg. Thats what
was claimed last time Lex was banned. I haven't heard nor seen a notice of any kind from the staff. I did hear about threads claiming we were notified.
I never recieved any kind of warning, notice,pm, NOTHING stating I was being banned. Nada.Which is part of the rules,I hear.
cigarbabe:saevil:
they keep claiming they sent out to everyone.
What!
You didn't get one either?
Oh The nerve! I'm shocked,shocked I say!
It must be that "supposed glitch" with the system here at lpsg. Thats what
was claimed last time Lex was banned. I haven't heard nor seen a notice of any kind from the staff. I did hear about threads claiming we were notified.
I never recieved any kind of warning, notice,pm, NOTHING stating I was being banned. Nada.Which is part of the rules,I hear.
cigarbabe:saevil:
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I am to blame for the lack of notification. The mods thought that those who were suspended were being notified, but because of the way the system works, they were not. I am committed to fixing this, and apologize for the inconvinience. To be 100% honest, I don't know much about the recent suspensions, only that they were intended to be a timeout for those involved in some heated mud slinging to cool off and to return with a clear mind. The lack of notice and the use of the term "banned" vs. "suspended" was not in line with the intent as I understand it.
I'm glad that you all are back, and hope that the heated issues are water under the bridge.
Best regards,
Rob
I'm glad that you all are back, and hope that the heated issues are water under the bridge.
Best regards,
Rob
Glad to see you Bbucko!
I don't believe I'll be staying though.
That's no way to treat a paying member,or non paying IMO.
cigarbabe:saevil:
I don't believe I'll be staying though.
That's no way to treat a paying member,or non paying IMO.
cigarbabe:saevil:
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