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Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Corey Rossen » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:13 am

A listing of rules have been broken recently, let's see if any action is taken. It should get even more interesting as some of the rule makers are also the rule breakers.

I have pulled out the rules that have been broken. The list is from a post noted below.

Who is immune? Are you?

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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Jim O'Bryan » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:20 am

Corey Rossen wrote:A listing of rules have been broken recently, let's see if any action is taken. It should get even more interesting as some of the rule makers are also the rule breakers.

I have pulled out the rules that have been broken. The list is from a post noted below.

Who is immune? Are you?




Corey

More BS, you leave out so much and know so little.

Not one person has reported a single thing.

Just Corey whining, whaaaaaaaaa.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby cmager » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:26 am

Mr. Rossen, it was nice while you were busy. Don't you have any more $100 picnics to organize?


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Corey Rossen » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:48 am

Jim O'Bryan wrote:
Corey Rossen wrote:A listing of rules have been broken recently, let's see if any action is taken. It should get even more interesting as some of the rule makers are also the rule breakers.

I have pulled out the rules that have been broken. The list is from a post noted below.

Who is immune? Are you?




Corey

More BS, you leave out so much and know so little.

Not one person has reported a single thing.

Just Corey whining, whaaaaaaaaa.


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I hope this isn't the policy that was set in place by the founders (yourself included) as a way to deal with people who bring light and attention to issues on the Deck - but apparently it is.

So a person points out an issue and you call them a whiner followed by another lack of maturity response?

I guess it is best that some founders of this organization aren't around to see how their hard work is being portrayed and carried out on the Deck. What a shame and disgrace to the quality they sought.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Jim O'Bryan » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:53 am

Corey Rossen wrote:I guess it is best that some founders of this organization aren't around to see how their hard work is being portrayed and carried out on the Deck. What a shame and disgrace to the quality they sought.



Corey


Founders? What are you rattling on about.

Corey, you have never been to a board meeting, an advisers meeting, or any Observer meeting, yet you claim to know so much of "the founders" and the purpose.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Corey Rossen » Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:08 am

Jim O'Bryan wrote:
Corey Rossen wrote:I guess it is best that some founders of this organization aren't around to see how their hard work is being portrayed and carried out on the Deck. What a shame and disgrace to the quality they sought.



Corey


Founders? What are you rattling on about.

Corey, you have never been to a board meeting, an advisers meeting, or any Observer meeting, yet you claim to know so much of "the founders" and the purpose.


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True, but I'm guessing phrases such as "whaaaaaa" from a founder of the organization would be looked down upon.

Listen, I never singled you out or picked a fight with you. Then you come on here and start your antics. I brought up an issue and you reacted the way you did - that is on you, not me.

I have not personally attacked anyone, harassed, bullied or trolled (in whatever sense of the 30 definitions you think it really means) - I simply started a thread about an issue.

I'm guessing you are deeming yourself as immune. While we are on the topic, who else is immune? Names please.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Jim O'Bryan » Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:53 am

Corey Rossen wrote:
Jim O'Bryan wrote:
Corey Rossen wrote:I guess it is best that some founders of this organization aren't around to see how their hard work is being portrayed and carried out on the Deck. What a shame and disgrace to the quality they sought.



Corey


Founders? What are you rattling on about.

Corey, you have never been to a board meeting, an advisers meeting, or any Observer meeting, yet you claim to know so much of "the founders" and the purpose.


.


True, but I'm guessing phrases such as "whaaaaaa" from a founder of the organization would be looked down upon.

Listen, I never singled you out or picked a fight with you. Then you come on here and start your antics. I brought up an issue and you reacted the way you did - that is on you, not me.

I have not personally attacked anyone, harassed, bullied or trolled (in whatever sense of the 30 definitions you think it really means) - I simply started a thread about an issue.

I'm guessing you are deeming yourself as immune. While we are on the topic, who else is immune? Names please.



Corey

You seem to have the most complaints. You demand new rules, and we look at them. No matter what even when I have tried things you have suggested over the years, it makes no difference, you still complain.

Many others seem to channel "the founders" but rarely do they know the founders, most have not even spoken to "the founders." People have no idea of how open the founders were. It was the founders working together that decided, "Let's give people enough room, rope, electrons to define and hang themselves and let others see them as they really are." Let's showcase the narrative of the city at all levels.

"Allow a community to know more about itself then ever before." One of the hallmarks of this project. With every post Corey Rosen defines himself, as does Jim O'Bryan, Brian Essi, David Anderson, etc.. With every Observation posted, you become the Observation. There is an original comment from "the founders."

We are still looking at new rules, really know one has really mentioned it in your absence. As of right now, we are operating under the old rules and the new laws.
Waiting on input on rules from two members/supporters of BL for their input. I reached out to many from all sides and angles for their thoughts.

But for now "A mosh pit of word jazz" aka, opinions, discussions, over a digital fence.

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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Corey Rossen » Fri Oct 07, 2016 10:30 am

Jim O'Bryan wrote:
Corey Rossen wrote:
Jim O'Bryan wrote:
Corey Rossen wrote:I guess it is best that some founders of this organization aren't around to see how their hard work is being portrayed and carried out on the Deck. What a shame and disgrace to the quality they sought.



Corey


Founders? What are you rattling on about.

Corey, you have never been to a board meeting, an advisers meeting, or any Observer meeting, yet you claim to know so much of "the founders" and the purpose.


.


True, but I'm guessing phrases such as "whaaaaaa" from a founder of the organization would be looked down upon.

Listen, I never singled you out or picked a fight with you. Then you come on here and start your antics. I brought up an issue and you reacted the way you did - that is on you, not me.

I have not personally attacked anyone, harassed, bullied or trolled (in whatever sense of the 30 definitions you think it really means) - I simply started a thread about an issue.

I'm guessing you are deeming yourself as immune. While we are on the topic, who else is immune? Names please.



Corey

You seem to have the most complaints. You demand new rules, and we look at them. No matter what even when I have tried things you have suggested over the years, it makes no difference, you still complain.

Many others seem to channel "the founders" but rarely do they know the founders, most have not even spoken to "the founders." People have no idea of how open the founders were. It was the founders working together that decided, "Let's give people enough room, rope, electrons to define and hang themselves and let others see them as they really are." Let's showcase the narrative of the city at all levels.

"Allow a community to know more about itself then ever before." One of the hallmarks of this project. With every post Corey Rosen defines himself, as does Jim O'Bryan, Brian Essi, David Anderson, etc.. With every Observation posted, you become the Observation. There is an original comment from "the founders."

We are still looking at new rules, really know one has really mentioned it in your absence. As of right now, we are operating under the old rules and the new laws.
Waiting on input on rules from two members/supporters of BL for their input. I reached out to many from all sides and angles for their thoughts.

But for now "A mosh pit of word jazz" aka, opinions, discussions, over a digital fence.

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I am not demanding new rules, nor have I ever. I am not suggesting new rules, nor have I ever.

I have questioned the enforcement of the rules that you have created and posted. I have questioned who is immune to those rules (though day after day it is very obvious). That's all. If you want to call that complaining, fine call it complaining.

I think people here are finding imperfections throughout our city and others on all sorts of topics - but to you, as you state - they are just complaining. Thanks for clarifying.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Corey Rossen » Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:56 am

You don't have to be an UpperDecker, a non UpperDecker Observer or Other to see the hypocrisies that go on - that is all I am pointing out. Hold people and media sources accountable - that is what UpperDeckers are pushing, correct? That is, except, when it falls upon them. UpperDeckers want others to follow rules and show accountability yet are unable to do so themselves. They hate it when this is pointed out. It ruins the digital fence and more importantly the conversation. As long as UpperDeckers, or supporters of UpperDeckers, follow the UpperDecker non-governed rules as part of their unspoken agreement they will prevail on this site unmatched, unchallenged and penalty-free. Once you point out these hypocrisies one is labeled anti-Deck or a Deck Basher - which by those same standards makes many UpperDeckers anti-Lakewood or Lakewood Bashers.

Just look below for proof - since UpperDeckers always ask for proof. Again, I am not anti-Deck or bashing, just pointing out some constructive criticisms that could be worked on.

It is always highly praised by UpperDeckers and a founder that "real names" are used to help accountability and display the ideals of "give somebody their own rope" - well this is not the case if you are a supporter of the UpperDeckers. Just look at a portion of the Terms of the Observer, maybe the first sentence is just for show? Be Civil? Hmmm.

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I see some people are not held accountable to list "real names." Why are they not required to do so? Do you really think I will get an answer? Can this hurt the conversation over the digital fence?

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Yep, looks like it hurts the conversation. And when called on it...crickets (pretty funny exchange here).

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Wasn't somebody just accused by a founder as not existing or not being a real person by other UpperDeckers and supporters? I wonder if this is just a ghost posted by a founder, who claims the ghost does not exist. Hmmm. It is Halloween time, I wonder if ghosts exist, it would be a great time for a siting.

Just trying to hold accountability as constructive criticisms can help things grow and get better.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Corey Rossen » Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:57 am

Look out - GHOST!

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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Patrick Wadden » Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:34 am

I don't doubt that cmager is a real person. Just a little annoyed that don't know who I am talking to. I am sure that the folks over there at LO's world headquarters vetted CM and confirmed that He/She exists.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby todd vainisi » Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:47 am

Don't often agree with Corey, but yeah, it does seem wrong the cmager gets to hide him/herself while the rest of us are all on the google index with our comments attached to our real names. M Buckley too.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Brian Essi » Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:56 am

Patrick Wadden wrote:I don't doubt that cmager is a real person. Just a little annoyed that don't know who I am talking to. I am sure that the folks over there at LO's world headquarters vetted CM and confirmed that He/She exists.


Mr. Wadden,

Mager is real--he wrote an article in the LO about the rebranded Voters for Fuax Progress.

You don't like him because he is smart and rocks your world.

Cosmo Lamer and Pasquelle Manno and a bunch of others---Fake like the Fake Foundation and the millions that Summers is hiding from us.


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Re: Bogus rules on the Deck - who is immune?

Postby Jim O'Bryan » Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:21 pm

Patrick Wadden wrote:Real names should be required on the deck.



Patrick

Real names are required on the Deck.

We make every effort to verify members. Mistakes will happen.

If you know someone to be not who they are please report them.

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