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Site Discussion / Re: Welcome to the new Fungi Forums
« on: June 16, 2020, 09:06:29 PM »
These forums have held up incredibly well over time.  Many features (like post statistics, for example) offer even more luxury than what you would find in a bloated boat full of JavaScript.  Every page is fast and responsive, too.

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 15, 2008, 02:03:29 AM »
Hm...it looks like DeadAwake didn't acknowledge that I had left. :/
You were always here, in my heart.

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 14, 2008, 12:16:48 PM »
C'mon, MJ.  Now's not the time to turn off your sarcasm meter!

And the Powerpoint comes after the internet petition (hosted at Geocites).

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 14, 2008, 09:02:29 AM »
Yeah, I'm sorry about that... It would've helped to have been more concrete.

The message we send should explain the problem in a straightforward, non-hostile manner--that free speech is being limited on the forums and members are concerned.  (Links could be provided.)  It should not ask the staff whether they are aware of the problem but rather ask for a reply, ideally in this topic, that shows they have acknowledged our message.  Other than that, it'd probably best to sum up the opinions expressed here by various members.  Include a quote or two, or mention that members are leaving in protest if you like--just as long as it's written fairly and expresses the collective views of this topic.

As said, a hostile tone should be avoided, so if you're going to mention members leaving, please don't make it sound like a threat.  Anyway, thank you for offering to write this.  I'd do it myself, but the result would probably be too biased.  Besides, the more people work together, the better.  So, thank you.

EDIT:  ShadowBrain's in.

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General Chat / Re: TV this fall
« on: September 14, 2008, 02:39:48 AM »
Reading the thread title suddenly gave me the urge to watch Full House--which is still being broadcast in my neck of the woods... So, I guess I'll try and watch that--unless the urge subsides, then I'll be left with nothing.

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Mario Chat / Re: Best Mario RPG
« on: September 14, 2008, 02:37:10 AM »
I voted for SMRPG and pushed it forward to a huge lead of 66.7%.

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 14, 2008, 02:14:29 AM »
Hi again, everyone.

Some new information has surfaced, leading me to wonder if this problem isn't entirely as big as originally perceived.  It seems members who normally maintain contact with Deezer and MEGAߥTE (and other staff) have not seen them since sometime before the creation of this topic.  In light of this, it seems more likely that staff members have simply yet to be made aware of the problem.

As previously mentioned, until we have confirmed key staff members' awareness of the situation, please do not leave the Fungi Forums.  Though it is your freedom to do so, and I will acknowledge and keep track of your absence--please understand that it really does no good at this point.  If, however, we receive word directly from staff that goes against free speech, let us reconsider.

The first step towards awareness is the PM.  MushroomJunkie, have you written it yet?  The task is still up for grabs; if nobody has posted a workable PM within 24 hours, I'll compose one myself and ask for input here.  We can begin rounding up a list of signatures in the meantime.  So... if you stand for free speech, and you trust others who also stand for free speech to accurately communicate your beliefs in the PM we will compose, please say something to that effect now.  We will add your name.  You may, of course, also wait until seeing and agreeing upon the beliefs laid out in the PM once it is finalized.

Glorb, Eclipsed Moon, and Lizard Dude should have their names added as well--not in support of the PM but in recognition of their absence.  If communication with any of these members through alternative outlets can be achieved, we may also add their names to the "in support of" section.

Next, I would like to thank everyone who has contacted me through private messaging or otherwise.  Your information has greatly contributed to the organization of this cause.

And lastly, it would make sense at this point to make a request for the moderator who locked the TMK Votes thread in General Chat to make his or herself known.  Please either reply to this thread or send a PM my way.  In the case of the latter, I will keep our communications under my hat.

Thank you again.

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 13, 2008, 08:31:56 AM »
Thanks, MJ.  I knew your custom rank was right when it said you were serious.

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Game Help / Re: The Super Jumps in SMRPG
« on: September 13, 2008, 03:24:04 AM »
Haha, in this topic Chup gets confused because he is a computer.

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Or "The police arrested a man! How random!"
But what if that man were arrested for beating people with sausage?

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 13, 2008, 03:15:53 AM »
Hello, everyone.

The next logical step seems to be nominating a member who supports freedom of speech on the Fungi Forums to submit a PM to key staff members (i.e. Deezer and Mß), seeing as this topic has yet to generate any recognition.  For all we know, neither Deezer nor Mß have read this topic, possible reasons for which being too numerous to bother speculating.

Two points:

  • The PM should be sent once, by one member only.  We do not want to bother staff members; we only wish for the problem to be recognized (along with the reasonable expectation that possible solutions then be given attention).
  • The PM should not be a mere link to this topic but a short and concise summary of the problem.  It might be worth mentioning Glorb, Eclipsed Moon, and Lizard Dude having left in protest--not as leverage against the staff, saying, "Look, we already lost three members, and we don't want to lose more," but as a simple sign of the problem's significance.  For a related Confucian anecdote, click here.

We should agree here upon a member to send this PM.  Logically, having started this topic, this member would be Lizard Dude.  In his absence, however, someone else needs to step up to the task.  The PM should be reviewed and critiqued here before formal submission.

I expect the process to take a few days, during which this topic might be closed, or the staff might even revoke this heinous ban.  Anything can happen, but should the unthinkable come about, and this topic be locked with bans imposed upon those who would create more freedom of speech topics, I implore all concerned parties to send a PM to me.  I will regroup and organize our efforts from there.

Lastly, I should mention that--in direct contrast to the three members who have already left--I will be staying on the Fungi Forums until this problem is solved (and encourage all others to do so, too).  Also, could anyone who frequents the chatroom mention whether Glorb, Eclipsed Moon, or Lizard Dude have been online?  Even better, could you mention this post and ask them to consider returning?

Thank you.

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Mario Chat / Right on the Nose
« on: September 11, 2008, 06:20:23 AM »
Pssh.  I don't know about you guys, but the princess always kisses me.

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Just imagining trying to do that without pressing the A button makes me feel like I'm wearing a straitjacket... Awesome speed run!  Something feels good about watching a video that's exactly one minute long.

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Mario Chat / Re: Why is wall jumping/kicking so satisfying?
« on: September 09, 2008, 11:20:34 AM »
Well, the last time I checked this topic, it was a discussion about the hottest video game character, so I bailed.  Now, you guys are talking about Shadow... 'Wonder how that little evolution occurred.

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Site Discussion / Re: Allow All Discussions
« on: September 09, 2008, 11:18:20 AM »
What--?  Lizard Dude's no longer a staff member?  He should have just waved his magic staff and said *poof*, you can't fire me, Deezer.

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