Hello Ethang5
I'm very sorry that it had to come to this but when you attack people on an open forum, the consequences must be faced. That's how internet forums work, they are communities of people who gather to exchange ideas, debate and discuss, all in a civil, adult manner.
You dubbed yourself a trashman, gunslinger or as was put in the OP, troll handler, but these self-proclaimed positions don't exist here or any other forum. That's not how it works. We are all members here with equal standing and we all follow the rules laid out by those who run the forum. They in turn appoint moderators to help the community thrive and to make sure the exchanges are civil and adult.
Theirs is not an easy job, not only is it thankless, but it can be difficult to have to warn, let alone ban someone and then be able to come back into the forum to join the discussions. The last thing they want to do is warn and ban folks, so it's entirely up to each individual to help them make it work so their jobs are easy and they can sit back and enjoy the forums every bit as much as we do. For you to say they are embarrassed because they can't keep someone off the forums is insulting their integrity and the job they have chosen to do here.
The someone you refer to is me, which of course is false. If I was your stalker, they would have banned me by now, just like they banned the guy in question multiple times, and they will continue to ban him if he appears again. That is what they do and they are doing it well. If you or anyone else believes there are trolls about, or sock puppets or anyone who is being disruptive, we send the mods a note to let them know so they can deal with it while we go about our business of enjoying the forums. That's how it works.
I have been a moderator myself and understand the job, what it entails and what my expectations of a moderator are from those who look to me for that guidance. In fact, if you ever get the opportunity, I encourage to take that job on somewhere, try it out yourself and see just how difficult it is to be one. You'll quickly gain a whole new appreciation for those who have to do it and a whole new outlook on the forums you contribute. You'll see just what it's like being on the receiving end of someone who thinks the rules don't apply to them.
While you're away, I hope, as I'm sure many do here, that you can reflect on all of this and return when your ban is complete. I know you can be a valued member who can contribute a great deal, if you so desire. I would happy to have many discussions with you and hopefully learn something. We can even have formal debates with civility and decorum, argue about anything we want and still have a good time doing it. I extend that hand of friendship towards you.
However, if all you want to do is call me Homer or Clyde, say that my posts are stupid without any explanation, call people idiots and liars simply because they would disagree with your opinions, then obviously this place isn't for you. You'll quickly find that any other forum you sign up will also not put up with self-proclaimed, trashmen, gunslingers or troll handlers. In fact, many of them will warn you once and then ban you permanently because they too want to establish civil, adult forums.
So, stay safe, don't get the virus and hope to see you soon.
ATM.
