Begsu1013 A good man

[CMIZ5290]

Just saw the post, I don't agree with it...People need to get a better view on animals, they are getting abused enough as it is......

[Sean1125]

Bob should not be banned and it is absurdity to see him banned. A negative direction for the board to ban people for a bad joke. I've never had anything but positive interactions with him.

[Gradedcardman]

I agree totally with both Kevin and Sean. So much cruelty is directed toward animals who have no defense yet let him learn a lesson and get a second shot on the boards.

[Leon]

He will probably be let back soon if he wants to come back.... As soon as I can get that disgusting picture out of my head.

And Sean B., you told me some time ago the board needed to change. Well, just like I told you then, it's not changing. It's staying the course. This wasn't a bad decision on my part (suspension, at minimum) and the direction of the board is the same direction from day 1 (of my tenure).
What Bob did was unacceptable, at least on this board, and if anyone doesn't think so then that is their opinion and I disagree. One other comment, I don't think Bob is a bad guy, don't dislike him and I trust him. That doesn't change my feelings on what he did though.

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by Leon

He will probably be let back soon if he wants to come back.... As soon as I can get that disgusting picture out of my head.

And Sean B., you told me some time ago the board needed to change. Well, just like I told you then, it's not changing. It's staying the course. This wasn't a bad decision on my part (suspension, at minimum) and the direction of the board is the same direction from day 1 (of my tenure).
What Bob did was unacceptable, at least on this board, and if anyone doesn't think so then that is their opinion and I disagree. One other comment, I don't think Bob is a bad guy, don't dislike him and I trust him. That doesn't change my feelings on what he did though.

I agree with a suspension and explanation for that so he understands what he did wrong, but the term ban was used. There are a lot of people on this board who are a pain in the ass, that's not appropriate for banning - especially when he ships what you buy and pays for what he buys. I am trying to be impartial here.

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by Sean1125

Bob should not be banned and it is absurdity to see him banned. A negative direction for the board to ban people for a bad joke. I've never had anything but positive interactions with him.

Originally Posted by Sean1125

I agree with a suspension and explanation for that so he understands what he did wrong, but the term ban was used. There are a lot of people on this board who are a pain in the ass, that's not appropriate for banning - especially when he ships what you buy and pays for what he buys. I am trying to be impartial here.

I don't really see the impartiality here in your statements. I'm sure this will blow over soon. The post happened to strike a cord and I don't think anyone truly thinks it's a reflection of Bob's character or integrity. It was a big goof and I'm sure he'll be back contributing to the board very soon.

[sushihotwings]

The photo is in bad taste. Fine. Not appropriate for these boards. Fine. I am a cat lover with three shelter cats and don't find it funny at all. What bothers me the most is that in the cat thread it was mentioned that Bob MAY have or is being accused of selling a stolen card which I for one have a VERY hard time believing. If that kind of accusation is being made I think all the accusations should be made public and Bob should be able to defend himself. If there is no truth to the accusation than that statement raising suspicion should be rescinded. Reputation is everything in this business. Also Jason said Bob went nuts or something like that after he refused to sell him a card. Bring the details to light. Don't throw Bob under the bus, make terrible accusations without any details and then ban him so he cannot respond. That is my issue.
David Lamont

[Leon]

You could have quit after your very first sentence. The reason that card issue was private was because I didn't have firsthand knowledge and, if there WAS an issue, I was trying to help Bob by telling him to just deal with it quietly and quickly, as I would anyone who "might" have made a mistake or had some kind of issue. But it was private for reason. If I recall correctly, I was told the card was reported stolen but then Bob had it. Bob disputed that, the other member didn't want to get into it, so I let it go. The card was posted on the board at one time, for some reason, or I wouldn't have even discussed it at all.
Then Bob put that in his tagline to antagonize me and I was just letting it go.... (your name is by your post, thanks)

Originally Posted by sushihotwings

The photo is in bad taste. Fine. Not appropriate for these boards. Fine. I am a cat lover with three shelter cats and don't find it funny at all. What bothers me the most is that in the cat thread it was mentioned that Bob MAY have or is being accused of selling a stolen card which I for one have a VERY hard time believing. If that kind of accusation is being made I think all the accusations should be made public and Bob should be able to defend himself. If there is no truth to the accusation than that statement raising suspicion should be rescinded. Reputation is everything in this business. Also Jason said Bob went nuts or something like that after he refused to sell him a card. Bring the details to light. Don't throw Bob under the bus, make terrible accusations without any details and then ban him so he cannot respond. That is my issue.
David Lamont

[bnorth]

Did any of you actually read why Bob got banned? Seriously you all act like it was for one post. Leon explained he has been a pain in the ass for a long time and it was this accumulation of things and not just the sick dead cat post.

I hate banning as much as the rest but just remember it is not your sandbox we all play in.

[Leon]

The other things I could live with. I don't want to ban anyone, never have. But there were a few other annoyances as you mention....as his tag line antagonizing me after I was trying to help him .....but that stuff just comes with the territory and I take it in stride. The dead cat thread was ludicrous. I don't know how any sane person can defend that even as a bad joke?

Originally Posted by bnorth

Did any of you actually read why Bob got banned? Seriously you all act like it was for one post. Leon explained he has been a pain in the ass for a long time and it was this accumulation of things and not just the sick dead cat post.

I hate banning as much as the rest but just remember it is not your sandbox we all play in.