Post by: Rush on September 15, 2021, 05:01:38 PM
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/taliban-co-founder-mullah-baradar-fled-to-kandahar-after-brawl-with-khalil-haqqani-says-report-311563
Post by: Lucifer on September 15, 2021, 05:05:51 PM
And who knows with the loopy MC over there.
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 15, 2021, 09:27:50 PM
Post by: Jim Logajan on September 15, 2021, 09:40:16 PM
Well technically all political subjects, especially those not aviation related, are prohibited in PoA. Agreed about the decreasing quality of moderation by the MC there.
Cool, another U of M physics alumni!
Welcome to Pilot Spin!
It gets rather ugly here at times, but that just adds to the forum’s charm. ;)
Post by: Little Joe on September 16, 2021, 03:54:24 AM
Well technically all political subjects, especially those not aviation related, are prohibited in PoA. Agreed about the decreasing quality of moderation by the MC there.Welcome to PS Peter.
Post by: EppyGA - White Christian Domestic Terrorist on September 16, 2021, 04:21:47 AM
Post by: Little Joe on September 16, 2021, 07:52:08 AM
Well technically all political subjects, especially those not aviation related, are prohibited in PoA. Agreed about the decreasing quality of moderation by the MC there.FYI, Peter was recently "ejected" from POA.
That should earn him a few points here, although honestly, I'm not sure what his political persuasion is.
Post by: President-Elect Bob Noel on September 16, 2021, 09:55:43 AM
FYI, Peter was recently "ejected" from POA.
That should earn him a few points here, although honestly, I'm not sure what his political persuasion is.
Interesting.
Well, not interesting, but it does illustrate the problems with POA MC members.
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 10:07:08 AM
Cool, another U of M physics alumni!Thanks Jim. What year did you graduate? I graduated with a BS Physics from the then IT in 1987.
Welcome to Pilot Spin!
It gets rather ugly here at times, but that just adds to the forum’s charm. ;)
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 10:08:56 AM
FYI, Peter was recently "ejected" from POA.They are rather upset with me for using the full name of one of the members over there. I have asked the MC for clarification but was apparently given more points and a one week ban for asking!
That should earn him a few points here, although honestly, I'm not sure what his political persuasion is.
Post by: Lucifer on September 16, 2021, 10:39:21 AM
They are rather upset with me for using the full name of one of the members over there. I have asked the MC for clarification but was apparently given more points and a on week ban for asking!
Welcome Peter, we look forward to your participation. And sorry for the childish behavior of the PoA MC.
We have an aviation forum here as well, so please feel free to post anywhere in the forum, and we zero moderation.
Post by: Number7 on September 16, 2021, 10:52:05 AM
They are rather upset with me for using the full name of one of the members over there. I have asked the MC for clarification but was apparently given more points and a one week ban for asking!
The pussy mods over at POA are avowed assholes, allowing only opinions they approve of.
Fuck 'em and the horse they rode on.
Welcome where your opinions are yours and not subject to approval from assholes.
Post by: Username on September 16, 2021, 11:11:13 AM
Post by: Rush on September 16, 2021, 12:34:30 PM
They are rather upset with me for using the full name of one of the members over there. I have asked the MC for clarification but was apparently given more points and a one week ban for asking!
Ah, I was wondering what on earth you did, I don’t recall you being a particularly out of control poster.
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 12:38:48 PM
I try and avoid all name calling and frankly have a simple policy of just blocking all people who start to do so. I have found that they almost never respond to even a gentle reminder that this is a logical fallacy and not really a good idea when you aren't speaking in person to people.
I hope people will find that I may at times have unpopular opinions, but I try and present them in a civil manner, even if logically the points are fairly crisp.
Post by: nddons on September 16, 2021, 12:48:51 PM
Thanks, I try to keep my posting on public forums respectful and objective.Well I’ll be the first to call you RACIST!!!!
I try and avoid all name calling and frankly have a simple policy of just blocking all people who start to do so. I have found that they almost never respond to even a gentle reminder that this is a logical fallacy and not really a good idea when you aren't speaking in person to people.
I hope people will find that I may at times have unpopular opinions, but I try and present them in a civil manner, even if logically the points are fairly crisp.
There, we got that out of the way. lol
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 12:51:42 PM
Well I’ll be the first to call you RACIST!!!!
There, we got that out of the way. lol
It might end up going that way, but I appreciate the irony ;)
Post by: Little Joe on September 16, 2021, 01:06:49 PM
Thanks, I try to keep my posting on public forums respectful and objective.If you happen to post something that does not sit well with some others here, expect to be told so in a not-so-civil manner, and since there is no moderation, you will probably be called names like "pathetic" "pussy" "communist" etc. Just let it roll off. The most interesting conversations happen when someone disagrees with the majority.
I try and avoid all name calling and frankly have a simple policy of just blocking all people who start to do so. I have found that they almost never respond to even a gentle reminder that this is a logical fallacy and not really a good idea when you aren't speaking in person to people.
I hope people will find that I may at times have unpopular opinions, but I try and present them in a civil manner, even if logically the points are fairly crisp.
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 01:12:49 PM
I agree completely that the most interesting discussions occur when people disagree with the majority. I just think that discussion can be conducted in a civil manner and that really that is the only way that people of differing opinions can meaningfully try and understand one another.
Post by: Lucifer on September 16, 2021, 01:15:43 PM
They are rather upset with me for using the full name of one of the members over there. I have asked the MC for clarification but was apparently given more points and a one week ban for asking!
Don't question the rulers!!!!
How fuckin' lame. Seems they have embraced cancel culture.
Post by: Username on September 16, 2021, 01:18:24 PM
The most interesting conversations happen when someone disagrees with the majority.No they don't!
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 01:32:16 PM
Don't question the rulers!!!!We’ll see what their response is in a week. I always hope for people to be rational and probably persist in that sort of belief to a fault.
How fuckin' lame. Seems they have embraced cancel culture.
Post by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 16, 2021, 01:38:54 PM
I always hope for people to be rational and probably persist in that sort of belief to a fault.
#MeToo. It is the greatest curse of my existence, for I routinely am disappointed.
Welcome, Peter.
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 16, 2021, 02:20:27 PM
Post by: Username on September 16, 2021, 02:43:26 PM
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 16, 2021, 02:45:31 PM
Hey Doc! Welcome!
Howdy...........
Post by: Rush on September 16, 2021, 03:05:50 PM
Howdy...........
Did you get put in time out from PoA too? And welcome!
Post by: Jim Logajan on September 16, 2021, 03:08:20 PM
Thanks Jim. What year did you graduate? I graduated with a BS Physics from the then IT in 1987.
I also got my degree in the Institute of Technology rather than the College of Liberal Arts. My freshman year was 1974. I graduated in 1992. So a tad over 4 years. ;D
I dropped out in 1976 to make money at freelance programming the new-fangled microcomputers that were coming out. But after a few years I realized I really wanted to get the degree so finally started taking classes when I could and got it done. I’d have to go look over my old transcripts to see if I was taking any classes during the years you were likely there, but I’m currently traveling to a niece’s wedding so can’t check.
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 16, 2021, 03:28:15 PM
Did you get put in time out from PoA too? And welcome!
Nope, no time out for me. I'm sure they would like to though. ;)
Post by: PeterNSteinmetz on September 16, 2021, 03:37:58 PM
I also got my degree in the Institute of Technology rather than the College of Liberal Arts. My freshman year was 1974. I graduated in 1992. So a tad over 4 years. ;D
I dropped out in 1976 to make money at freelance programming the new-fangled microcomputers that were coming out. But after a few years I realized I really wanted to get the degree so finally started taking classes when I could and got it done. I’d have to go look over my old transcripts to see if I was taking any classes during the years you were likely there, but I’m currently traveling to a niece’s wedding so can’t check.
I have to wonder if we had some overlap. I was a sophomore there starting in 1979 but also get distracted by founding a local company called Steinmetz & Brown, Ltd. We did microcontrollers and custom programming. We were based in the Hubbard Building right next to KSTP up the hill from the U.
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 16, 2021, 06:00:16 PM
Did you get put in time out from PoA too? And welcome!
Isn't that guy a Fed?
Post by: Rush on September 16, 2021, 06:32:16 PM
Isn't that guy a Fed?
Who?
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 17, 2021, 07:23:06 AM
Who?R&W, I mean "Doc".
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 17, 2021, 07:33:33 AM
R&W, I mean "Doc".
It's fun to watch the rumor mill on PoA twist and turn. Also amusing to watch those who disagree invent creative ways to attack posters (PoA) as a way to justify their views.
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 17, 2021, 08:57:23 AM
It's fun to watch the rumor mill on PoA twist and turn. Also amusing to watch those who disagree invent creative ways to attack posters (PoA) as a way to justify their views.Yep.
What do you mean?
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 17, 2021, 09:00:52 AM
Yep.
What do you mean?
Can't figure it out? So what's your screen name over on PoA?
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 17, 2021, 09:16:13 AM
Can't figure it out? So what's your screen name over on PoA?
OK, so you're a Fed.
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 17, 2021, 09:18:49 AM
OK, so you're a Fed.
No, I'm a drunk and a gambler.
But back to my question to you that you just avoided. What's your screen name on PoA? Or are you putting your hypocrisy on full display?
Post by: Rush on September 17, 2021, 10:54:28 AM
R&W, I mean "Doc".
I have no idea who he is. I must be missing something too because I don’t get the R&W reference. Maybe I’m not paying enough attention on that board.
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 17, 2021, 11:06:25 AM
I have no idea who he is. I must be missing something too because I don’t get the R&W reference. Maybe I’m not paying enough attention on that board.
Pretty sure he was Rotor & Wing, then changed to Doc Holiday for some reason; the authoritarian know it all who posted like he used to be FAA.
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 17, 2021, 11:07:05 AM
Can't figure it out? So what's your screen name over on PoA?PoAdeleted
Post by: Doc Holliday on September 17, 2021, 11:27:28 AM
PoAdeleted
Hypocrisy be thy name.
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 17, 2021, 11:28:20 AM
Hypocrisy be thy name.
What hypocrisy, Captain?
Post by: Rush on September 17, 2021, 04:26:21 PM
Pretty sure he was Rotor & Wing, then changed to Doc Holiday for some reason; the authoritarian know it all who posted like he used to be FAA.
Oh okay. Rotor & Wing is vaguely familiar but I take too many long breaks from that board to really keep up. I can barely keep up with you guys here.
Post by: Anthony on September 18, 2021, 02:48:48 AM
No, I'm a drunk and a gambler.
But back to my question to you that you just avoided. What's your screen name on PoA? Or are you putting your hypocrisy on full display?
And also a Dentist. "My hypocrisy only goes so far".
Post by: Steingar on September 20, 2021, 07:37:17 AM
Post by: President in Exile YOLT on September 20, 2021, 07:39:45 AM
I thought Rotor and Wing died long ago.
Last I remember reading he was working in Asia.