Redrumloa and AmiBay - Update

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@WotTheFook

I thought the multiple account comment came after you had already stated:

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@redrumloa

"I'm not a communist and I do not run a charity. What sense would it make for me to sell items at a fraction of their actual worth?"

OK then, so you are a big-time capitalist, who has nothing but contempt for the members on here and tries to screw every last nickel out of them, unless you are buying; does that sound closer to the mark?

Oh, by the way; based on your comments here, your account has been frozen over at Amibay, until you can explain your ideas of capitalism to the Admins via PM, along with how they would benefit our members at AmiBay, to our satisfaction.

I thought this was why you did what you did.  Not that it matters much, just found your post curious in that respect.  But good to see things cooling down.   :-D

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Darrin wrote:
There were quite a few comments aimed directly at him, painting him to be some sort of capitalist monster, bleeding the community dry.  It was way out of line and far from the truth.

Actually red fired off the word "communist" first in that thread.  And as a fellow American I can tell you that throwing that out at someone else is going to generally be taken as taking the gloves off when you are from the USA.  That was a harsh comparison to make on those who just felt his comment of "waaay too cheap" was inappropriate given his reseller and moderator status.  If you are going to go into hardball mode like that so quickly and easily, wearing "capitalist" as a badge of honor, on a board that has members from all over the world, honestly what do you think is going to happen next?

As I said before I think people should have asked him for clarification on his initial comment first before the multi-paragraph upset responses.  But then when he came back as he did as mentioned above it became a given that it would be further discussed.

And tons of people keep vouching for him, so why leave?  Its not like he isn't greatly appreciated by a bunch of folks.

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It was also your initial attack that set the whole tone, although it's also obvious that you were trying to get a point across rather than go on the attack.

I didn't post in that thread until page #2 and well after the people involved were arguing.  So WTF are you talking about?

Yes, you should have.

Again, WTF.  I had nothing to do with the direct exchange between the parties involved.  

Perhaps it's because he has feelings and takes a pride in being an honest eBayer.

So do people who maybe don't want to be accused of being odd religious fanatics about their hobby by a moderator here when it was un-called for.  And maybe as grown men they won't take kindly to being called "junior" and told to "Grow the F up, junior."  And that gutter talk came from red first and only from red.  If you want to protect your feelings you start by being respectful of the feelings of others as well.   Plus he is a mod for Christ sakes!  Arkanoid has apologized.  Red (IMHO) should man up in turn so this stupid episode can be buried and everyone can move on.

 While you've had the decency to apologize, these are others involved in that witch-hunt who are probably giggling away at their keyboards and congratulating themselves on a job well done.

Ah, so you are confusing me with arkanoid?

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Doh!!! Yes, sorry!!! It's those bloody blue butterflies!!!

LOL!   :-D

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I dont' want anyone to get the idea that all Americans are members of right-wing militias itching to shoot at anything red and moving (no pun intended). Most of us are pretty open minded and able to carry out an objective discussion without feeling disgruntled.

Why would anyone get that idea?  I'm a liberal on most issues.  Still "communist" is generally considered insulting when thrown at anyone who is not actively calling themselves that in the first place.  Communism is not the same as socialism.  Communist nations tend to go to extremes of poverty for some and usually are guilty of multiple human rights violations towards their own people.

I also want to note that as an American, I take no offense at being called a communist. It isn't 1965, and people are free to call me whatever they want.

Really?  Absolutely whatever they want?  Even if it isn't true?   God bless I guess.   :-)

Anyway, not looking to make this into any thread continuance thing as its going off-topic.  Just wanted to clear up my meaning if it was at all mis-understood.