Scott902 wrote:
B Brian wrote:
Well, if that's how everyone feels... I at least hope I was helpful on everything else.
1 Though in my defense I was asked to not post anything offense or abdl on the website or forums- I have complied with that and kept it to private messaging ONLY in responses to direct inquiries and comments.
2 I also didn't realize it was forbidden to respond to a comment directed at me by pm'ing that person (especially an admin) without asking them on the open forums first. Especially for a response that I was asked to not post on the forum in the first place.
3 (Which by the way it actually is also perfectly acceptable to message someone out of the blue on many other websites and forums of many different subject natures- so it's not like I just broke some unwritten rule).
4 And Scott, you say I overstepped a condition that was set for me, except I believe I have not. Or at least not one I was ever aware of. I don't suppose you would please let me know what that condition/line was so I can at least not repeat that mistake elsewhere? Thanks.
Okay, let us break this down. I'm in one of my "dealing with forum" moods, and you just seem to not get it, so here goes.
1. I looked at a lot of your posts, and they do seem to have a lot of AB/DL to them. Almost like trying to convince people of your lifestyle. Some, was a bit understandable, I do admit, as you were trying to explain the differences in how the lifestyle and this community feels on things. But, still there.
2. On 95% of forums, it is customary, to ASK or be TOLD to PM someone, especially a staff member, about something that is not a dire emergency on the workings of the forum. Add to that, you could see the person was not at all interested in your lifestyle. Not is it appropriate, ANYWHERE, especially here, to send a PM that was intimidating, and consisting of one's craving a pacifier or bottle.
3. Yes, you did. 95% of forums, do not like people PM'ing out of the blue, especially to staff, about anything. The only exceptions, would be emergency issues related to the forum itself, not someone's AB/DL lifestyle. SOURCE: Someone that admins over 12 forums, moderator on just about the same number, and member of over 30, all different types, and subjects.
4. The step, as you even admitted:
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I was asked to not post anything offense or abdl on the website or forums
After looking at posts, that clearly is not always the case.
So yes, this is how I feel, and not just Wetters.
In my honest opinion, that PM was uncalled for, and really out of line.
Scott, thanks for the feedback! This helps a LOT. Though I do have a few follow-up questions/comment if you don't mind?
1. Yes this has been surprisingly difficult for me. I've been equating it as like asking a gay person to not provide any undertones of how good other men can be- while on a dating web site. Unfortunately for me, this is an integral part of who I am (it absolutely is not a choice of lifestyle), and yes this will affect what I say, how I say it, and even my core decisions- simply because this is a defining part of who I am. Still, If you or anyone sees me step over what ever comfort boundaries there are here, could you please let me know to tune it down (or off)? Thanks.
2. My apologies, I must have been participating in the other 5% of forums for the last 20 years. Privately contacting someone (especially an admin) in regards to them openly contacting me on the forums first has always been acceptable. I have noted this as otherwise not being acceptable and will ALWAYS ask private matters on the open forums from now on. (though I admit it really doesn't make sense to me why)
3. Also noted, for which I apologize for. Again, I will keep all matters on the open forums unless invited into private messaging first. (and ps. admin for 12 forums- how does someone even do that? I was busy with just 1 and that was 18-19 years ago, but 12??? Clearly my understanding of how to admin a site is outdated- so again my apologies).
4. Thanks, and yeah I have obviously missed that. I honestly though I had only replied to a few others regarding this, and had not initiated it myself. Clearly I am not able to think in the exact same manner as you are, and am at a disadvantage here. I do promise to work harder at this, but again could use your (and others) feed back whenever I step over that imaginary line. Thanks