Back From The Dead!
I'm trying to figure it out.
Yeah...somewhere between 2 and 3 weeks, I guess it was.
Unable to Blog, unable to send Private Messages, unable to Comment on people's Blogs or people's Comments.
Unable to do much at all, really! I did some reading...wrote a couple new songs, performed with my band, worked my job, watched some TV...
Not able to get much of a response as far as explaining what was going on, and why?
Only one response, at the very beginning, offering no explanation, but a promise to "take care of it," a process that took about 2 1/2 weeks.
Didn't really break any rules that I know of.
Let's see...
I didn't promote anything...
Didn't copy anything...
Didn't add any affiliate links...
Didn't promote my niche, although I did suggest a possible Baby Boomer niche. That's not quite the same thing, is it? (I still think it would make a decent niche!)
I didn't require anyone to go to an external website...
Didn't solicit any phone numbers or ask for personal contact information...
Nothing was inappropriate...
Headlines were not misleading...
No religion or politics were involved...
My signature could not be found at the end of the Post...
I made no fundraising or charity efforts...
No nuttin'!
Now comes a plea for assistance in understanding. Maybe somebody with a bit more experience here can enlighten me?
How and why does this happen?
What creates a problem in the first place, for someone who's not really breaking any of the stated rules?
I know every workplace has people who run to the boss at the drop of a hat. My job has a few, and it's a pretty good place to work, with high morale among employees.
I'm certainly not one to run to the boss, but those people do exist, and the rest of us know who they are. I do my job, to the best of my ability, and if someone else doesn't, I figure that's their business.
My suspicion is that those folks exist here, too...the people who, for one reason or another, feel like they have to take exception to this or that Blog, because, well, there's just something about it that bothered them.
I've never done it myself, and I wouldn't waste my valuable time "turning someone in," pushing a "spam button," or however it works. I wouldn't even know exactly how it works, because I believe in doing my own thing, and letting the next guy do his.
I guess if something really bothered me, I'd either just move on, or write a reply, DIRECTLY TO the person who wrote something that bugged me, rather than going behind their back.
That is the more manly way of doing things, isn't it? Yeah, it is.
I've never heard a word of complaint about my Blogs. Quite the contrary, I've had a lot of supportive comments from many nice people.
I know there are people who prefer technical Posts, and that's fine. I just don't have enough knowledge to write technically oriented Blogs right now.
That should be OK, too.
There are many types of Posts which people not only enjoy, but which they derive positive value from, including motivational/inspirational and just plain creative Posts, which provide entertainment value and a bit of R &R from the nose to the grindstone stuff.
So, how does it happen?
I sent 10-12 emails to the administration, trying to figure out what happened, and get it rectified, without response, and still, when they emailed a colleague who had entered a plea on my behalf, the response was..."Rick who?"
Really?
If that's true, there's stuff going on behind the scenes that we all need to be aware of.
Who's in charge of this stuff?
I'd truly like to open a dialog on this.
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Well welcome back! You have listed most of the rules above and some I didn't even realize like for example "My signature could not be found at the end of the Post". I didn't know we couldn't do that and have seen many members doing it. I never did it because I tried making one once and it never worked out.
I wish I could enlighten you with what happened but I have no idea. I never saw anything like that. I got used to your posts and started missing them when you were gone. I hope there aren't people objecting to someone's post frivolously or just because they don't like it. But it sure would help if we knew what happened so that mistakes don't repeat themselves.
I agree with you, Darleen, and my signature isn't there 'cause I couldn't figure it out, either. Now we know we're not even supposed to do it. :)
This makes me sad. I truly think this is a great and helpful community but as with all things there are bad eggs. Jealousy and small mindedness. These people should be rooted out and booted out. They should spend more time on their websites and less on trying to be top dogs in the ranking stakes here, by foul or fine means.
I continue to be optimistic about the community and that Kyle and Carson will put an end to negativity within WA.
If you don't like a post move on....
With Grace and Gratitude
Karen
I agree but "Rooted Out & Booted Out" is what started this in the first place in that someone had the power to Cyber-ban Rick!
This ability to Ban or Censor members' "right to speech" here at WA just pressing the Spam Button 10 x one anyone's site..is too one-sided in my humble opinion!
I believe a higher power will prevail and Kyle and Carson will guide us forward!
Blessings,
Barb
Yeah! So glad you are able to write again! I am at a loss as to why this happened to you...nothing you have ever written has been offensive or spam. I read posts all the time that have links and self promotions. I have no advice on how to prevent this from happening again, other than PM Kyle. Just glad to hear from you again!
Debbie
I totally relate to this. Same thing happened to me. Same responses...nothing happened. Someone told me about your blog tonight, which is the only reason I am on here in WA and responding. I have pretty much washed my hands of these "big shots" who think they run this place (not Kyle or Carson)--the other ones who ARE the troublemakers. If you want I can give you their names. It's not worth my time or energy any longer. Best wishes my friend.
Tammy
Thank you, Tammy, and I'm sorry that happened to you. I think the best policy is: if you don't like something or somebody, just move on. Let's not waste time on negative energy. All the best! :)
Here, Here Rick! I agree! I was actually wondering the same...I read a couple of blogs posted about the Las Vegas incident that clearly turned totally political and I went back and forth, back and forth..biting my tongue about whether to comment or not...I kept deleting every comment I came up with because I was so infuriated and thought I'd better not bite at that bit...then I decided...well, surely someone else will see this and comment about it being inappropriate for this "venue" and surely it will be removed.....so I will just leave it be and as you say "let them do their thing"...Nothing! Nothing at all was done regarding either post and comments...they are still up at least the last time I checked...
Any post you have ever put out there has been NOTHING in comparison to those posts and comments that followed regarding the Vegas shooting incident posts....and it is justified that you be banned from writing compared to those posts and comments? Where were the hound dogs regarding those clearly political posts and comments?
I cannot understand that for the life of me.
Glad to see you back...I hope you get to stay.
Thank you, Cindy. I don't have a problem with most posts. It's easy to just click off of something. Why create a bunch of drama? :)
Yea, true. I shouldn't have said anything here. I don't think the authors of the posts I referred to had intent to create a political post but it sort of turned into that with comments. I just wondered how that was allowed and nothing said is all. I might get upset and not agree with some things but I have never hit a spam button on anyone to help cause them to get rights revoked.
I've decided I'm just going to keep my piehole shut period! ;-) I'm not bothering to read most posts anymore anyway.
Carry on! As I've said before, you are a gentle soul!
Thank you, Cindy. I believe gentleness is my natural way, but sometimes it's not as easy as other times. I keep on trying to evolve! :)
Welcome back Rick,
It's hard telling who didn't like something or who the ones are that have the so called power.
It would be nice and appropriate for someone to get back with you with some sort of explanation.
Now that you have your write privileges back have you Private Messaged Kyle?
That would be the only advice that I can come up with.
Welcome back Cosmic Radio Rick!
Tony
Thanks, Tony. As I said, I sent probably 10 or so emails, from which I got only one response, saying "things would be taken care of." More than two weeks later, I was in the same situation. Can't we all just get along? :)
It is great to see you again Rick. I can't understand why you were blocked. I was astonished when I knew about it.
Those who take things the wrong way need take a good look at their own behavior. Maybe that wasn't the issue. I don't know. I'm lost for words, other than to again say - I am so pleased you are back here, and long may you stay :)
There have been a lot of "flame wars" here Rick. But I think it's getting better for one main reason. I honestly feel Kyle is bending over backwards to restore things to their greatness.
It may not be all the way but I feel progress is being made. He posted a great thread last night on 2017-2018 I made some suggestions on it as you should do also.
I'm pleased as punch to see you posting again!
Great to see you back and hope everything is fine otherwise.
Goodluck trying to get anyone's attention in any administration or below, I've tried and actually received one phone call after a significant delay but doubt I will ever hear anything again.
I say do what you do because I do what I do and even if we do not agree, we can still do.
Happy Monday!! Jay
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Looking forward to anything and everything you have in store for us. You have been so much missed....
And I'd really love to see clearer guidelines on how and why things like these might happen.
Maybe it worked automatically in your case since you didn't break any rules and no purposeful decision was involved...
Happy you are back , Rick. Have been really missing your sparkling posts ...:)))
As always, Vera-Thank you so much for your unwavering support! :)))
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