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madmaxine thumbnail
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Posted: 11 years ago
#11

Originally posted by: 102201

Hi MM,

I'm your big pankha! Oops, sadly I can't even use that word here anymore. Two days ago, when you had opened that post of yours, I had such a wonderful time reading it. It made me go all nostalgic to a point where I even started to cry missing all the old IPK days, when this forum used to be so much fun.

Fun as in, I started randomly laughing seeing your posts on my laptop and people around me started staring at me weirdly.😆 And believe me, I haven't laughed like that since IPK days.

But sadly IF is no more the place we used to know 2 years ago. That crazy IPK forum is dead and gone. This place is like a graveyard now, where we only come to remember those good old memories and lament about them. People here have become so sensitive that Fun died its untimely death. There is an issue created for each and every word uttered here. I really wonder how these people are in real life! Are they really so sensitive about everything?

Ultimately, my point is that, there is no point fighting for anything over here. Apna boriya bistar baandlo aur pack up! There is no place here for fun beings anymore. All have turned into zombies here.😆

And good luck. This post will also receive it's untimely death soon, thanks to the *ahem* IF members constantly pressing the report button.

P.S. I mis da Gutterz posts wala days! LOLZ



Hey there!

Nice to meet you.

Agree with all you've said 100%.

I just want to lay it out there for everyone to see the crazy way this place functions. I don't care if they close this post. But people should know how decisions are made here- with no regard for their OWN RULES. That's just nuts.

As for sensitivity- I think it's a case of intolerance for any view that opposes theirs. Pretty common on the web.
Edited by madmaxine - 11 years ago
EXPELLIARMUS thumbnail
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Posted: 11 years ago
#12
I don't want this post to be reported, or locked down.
And not just because the TM is a friend.

I just wish that someone , somewhere comes here and responds to the questions that were raised in a fair manner, instead of just 'closing it for review'.

How do you pick the Mods?
Who lays down the rules, and how?

After the recent experiences we've had here with fun posts that are actually commemorative ones of the one year anniversary, I really don't hold out much hope of any response except perhaps another locked thread.

Maybe it really is time to move on, after all.
IF really isn't the same anymore.

madmaxine thumbnail
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Posted: 11 years ago
#13

Originally posted by: EXPELLIARMUS

I don't want this post to be reported, or locked down.

And not just because the TM is a friend.

I just wish that someone , somewhere comes here and responds to the questions that were raised in a fair manner, instead of just 'closing it for review'.

How do you pick the Mods?
Who lays down the rules, and how?

After the recent experiences we've had here with fun posts that are actually commemorative ones of the one year anniversary, I really don't hold out much hope of any response except perhaps another locked thread.

Maybe it really is time to move on, after all.
IF really isn't the same anymore.


I think we might just create a platform of our own to interact. Maybe a blog of some kind. This place is driving me nuts with their randomness.

And yes, some answers would be deeply appreciated.
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Posted: 11 years ago
#14
Some member if they search for a FF they make a post asking other members, mods route to help thread, how many of them got reply?
Then sharing the photo, if I do remember correctly that there are rules regarding that too? So many threads are there still open but why some are axed?
After one year of show ending we visit here why everyone misses, missing must be expressed only by crying or what?
Laugh away the misery... gets the red lock means what to say...
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Posted: 11 years ago
#15

Originally posted by: EXPELLIARMUS

I don't want this post to be reported, or locked down.

And not just because the TM is a friend.

I just wish that someone , somewhere comes here and responds to the questions that were raised in a fair manner, instead of just 'closing it for review'.

How do you pick the Mods?
Who lays down the rules, and how?

After the recent experiences we've had here with fun posts that are actually commemorative ones of the one year anniversary, I really don't hold out much hope of any response except perhaps another locked thread.

Maybe it really is time to move on, after all.
IF really isn't the same anymore.


I hardly believe this will ever happen. Even if someone from the Mods read our views, no one is ever going to get any response. And this will go on. Its better not to have much hopes now from anyone. But raising this topic at some point was necessary for them to know that we are not Blind
EXPELLIARMUS thumbnail
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Posted: 11 years ago
#16
Also, I have nothing against any author who writes dark/light/heavy/mature/immature/90+ stories.
To each their own, and it's all up to the readers to choose what they want to read.

I'm all for freedom in that sense, as long as the same rules apply to everyone.
Fun posts with innuendo and indirect references are our medium of choice, so why not allow us the same rights as those given to any other writer out there?

Equality is what we need. Bas.
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Posted: 11 years ago
#17
Equality is not a Concept. It is the right of every IF member here and we need it Strive for it.
Jai Equality Ki 😆
Edited by tintin_ruble - 11 years ago
AngelTeen thumbnail
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Posted: 11 years ago
#18
Good post and I agree with it just as much as I agree all these rules are bullshit and should be thrown in a garbage truck which should then be pushed down a steep hill (we can employ Rohit Shetty for that maybe...the man holds a degree in such stunts...). Rules, for me, should be about cyber bullying (which this place is full of and all parties engage in it calling the other one out as the reason) and mature content be judged subjectively. Some stories about violence, rape issues are/can be written with utmost sensitivity yet they will be judged by one rule - NO MATURE CONTENT. And honestly that is just plain stupid in my head but well as a friend pointed out to me - IF is not really a place for sensitive intelligent writing dealing with mature subjects. Point taken.
However I digress as this post is not about the rules in general but about flouting them.

I agree with the TM when she says that people who openly flout the exceedingly stupid rules of IF cannot be awarded for the same and be made moderators who will then be required to catch and punish the flouting of the same rules. Thats right in all its facets...except one.

Where do those fit in who condemn such awarding for flouting of rules while they engage in the same? I am not pin pointing at anyone but many of those who have already commented here/will comment here sooner or later flout the same rules from writing things much beyond a kiss to posting blog links to their stories. I wont be posting links of the same here because I really dont think thats necessary cos people know where they have flouted these rules nor will I act the same and say I dont. I do. But I do with the knowledge that I wont cite these rules to condemn anyone else. I give blog links and I write mature things as and when required and I give two hoots to the IF rules but thats not just when only I or my friends are concerned, thats for all. I filter stories based on my own likes and dislikes and dont expect or want anyone else to take that freedom away from me or brush everything with the same paint without any subjectivity or reflection.

But yes my question is - How can you cite the rules that you or/and your friends flout yourself just to make a point against someone else? If you find the rules stupid (like I do) and hence flout them (like I do) why go back to them to make a point against someone else? Shouldnt they be stupid for all if they are for you?

Just to add a disclaimer here - I am on the side of NO one here, just asking some questions. I dont read the mod in question nor am her friend or even a parichit (acquaintance for the non-Hindi knowing population), I am just merely asking a question as a normal patron of IF.

Cheers.


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Posted: 11 years ago
#19
This Question Defo Needs to be answered... Mods you are always there to Close one or the other thread around Mind answering the questions of concern raised here? No Offence ...
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Posted: 11 years ago
#20
I have a question. Why so much uptightness ya?
I understand this is a forum and someone who visits this place might be of a proper age to read the so called "mature" but you're refraining people from even talking about sex!!!! WHY? This is not offensive to anyone! This doesn't break any national law-it in fact violates a right! FREE SPEECH!!
I understand a warning being added that a certain post cannot be read by under 18 users, but that is where it should end.
Edited by boyznaka - 11 years ago

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