Questions for the FG about the organization of the election

[mar]

Indeed, the author of the strongest Java engine has no place here
the genuine Dr Pierce on the other hand... his posts are pure gold, his presence here pure joy so I think he deserves a honored member badge at least

[mclane]

Shawn Xylophone ??
If he has an interest to post here , why is he using such an idiotic name ?!
Sorry guys. But this is contraproductive. I guess these fellows only want to destroy the community.

[AndrewGrant]

Shawn Xylophone ??
If he has an interest to post here , why is he using such an idiotic name ?!
Sorry guys. But this is contraproductive. I guess these fellows only want to destroy the community.

If you read the full thread (painful), you'll observe that the name change is most likely to draw out, and then point out, the hypocrisy exhibited from the moderation team, in their selective/targeted enforcement of such rules.

Its actually an act to fortify the community, by trying to have standards be followed.

[hgm]

Indeed, the author of the strongest Java engine has no place here
the genuine Dr Pierce on the other hand... his posts are pure gold, his presence here pure joy so I think he deserves a honored member badge at least

How does the forum benefit from the presence of the author of a strong engine when the latter never posts about his engine or to help other people, but only to make nasty remarks about others?

[hgm]

Shawn Xylophone ??
If he has an interest to post here , why is he using such an idiotic name ?!
Sorry guys. But this is contraproductive. I guess these fellows only want to destroy the community.

If you read the full thread (painful), you'll observe that the name change is most likely to draw out, and then point out, the hypocrisy exhibited from the moderation team, in their selective/targeted enforcement of such rules.

Its actually an act to fortify the community, by trying to have standards be followed.

Exactly. It is an example of not respecting and abiding by moderation decisions, and thus a charter violation. This guy is bent on making trouble, and the community would greatly benefit from kicking him off the forum. Or perhaps restricting his write access to the Kindergarten section only, which I think is possible in the new forum section. Then he can annoy others there.

[cpeters]

Indeed, the author of the strongest Java engine has no place here
the genuine Dr Pierce on the other hand... his posts are pure gold, his presence here pure joy so I think he deserves a honored member badge at least

How does the forum benefit from the presence of the author of a strong engine when the latter never posts about his engine or to help other people, but only to make nasty remarks about others?

This is certainly not true.

[AndrewGrant]

Shawn Xylophone ??
If he has an interest to post here , why is he using such an idiotic name ?!
Sorry guys. But this is contraproductive. I guess these fellows only want to destroy the community.

If you read the full thread (painful), you'll observe that the name change is most likely to draw out, and then point out, the hypocrisy exhibited from the moderation team, in their selective/targeted enforcement of such rules.

Its actually an act to fortify the community, by trying to have standards be followed.

Exactly. It is an example of not respecting and abiding by moderation decisions, and thus a charter violation. This guy is bent on making trouble, and the community would greatly benefit from kicking him off the forum. Or perhaps restricting his write access to the Kindergarten section only, which I think is possible in the new forum section. Then he can annoy others there.

You seem to have missed the mark there, HGM. It was a commentary about your inconsistent application of the rules concerning names. For example:

- Discrimination against Viren on the basis of his sir name, paired with caring about Mr. Xylophone.
- But at the same time, saying things along the lines of "only a criminal would use a fake name".
- But then ignoring the guy openly using a fake name and pretending to be a Stanford professor.
- But then also saying "The task of the moderators is to see to it that the forum can be properly used. Not enforcing the real-name policy"

I suppose I don't actually care what you do regarding the charter. But it would be nice if it was uniform across people you like and dislike.

[shawn]

Indeed, the author of the strongest Java engine has no place here
the genuine Dr Pierce on the other hand... his posts are pure gold, his presence here pure joy so I think he deserves a honored member badge at least

How does the forum benefit from the presence of the author of a strong engine when the latter never posts about his engine or to help other people, but only to make nasty remarks about others?

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I have helped more people than you ever did and will do, Harm Geert Muller.

[Graham Banks]

All of this arguing makes me feel nauseous.

Although there is fault on both sides, I prefer members to use their real names unless given permission otherwise.

Yes, one could argue that using a fake but sensible name can't be proven not to be true, but we should be able to rely on the commonsense and integrity of people.

[mar]

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I have helped more people than you ever did and will do, Harm Geert Muller.

ah so this is probably personal?
ok, just for the record - hgm has helped many people in the past (including myself) and is one of the brightest minds I met around here