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I've been banned from UtterAccess
For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the
moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. -- David W. Fenton http://www.dfenton.com/ usenet at dfenton dot com http://www.dfenton.com/DFA/ |
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Hi David,
so sorry to hear that you've been banned. It is becoming increasingly common (almost expected) that you don't 'call a spade a spade'. I know it means wrapping your opinion in a sugar coating, but it seems to be the expected thing on newsgroups these days. Jeanette Cunningham MS Access MVP -- Melbourne Victoria Australia "David W. Fenton" wrote in message 36.90... For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. -- David W. Fenton http://www.dfenton.com/ usenet at dfenton dot com http://www.dfenton.com/DFA/ |
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I've been banned from UtterAccess
David,
Can you please wait until your blood pressure has returned to nornal, and then try to continue discussing the problem with the UA administrators, in attempt to resolve? -- Steve Schapel, Microsoft Access MVP "David W. Fenton" wrote in message 36.90... For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. |
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Over the years, I've noticed that the people who send in the questions are
also becoming more polite in their answers, especially when it still doesn't work for them. I started noticing this trend several months ago. Jeanette Cunningham MS Access MVP -- Melbourne Victoria Australia "Jeanette Cunningham" wrote in message ... Hi David, so sorry to hear that you've been banned. It is becoming increasingly common (almost expected) that you don't 'call a spade a spade'. I know it means wrapping your opinion in a sugar coating, but it seems to be the expected thing on newsgroups these days. Jeanette Cunningham MS Access MVP -- Melbourne Victoria Australia "David W. Fenton" wrote in message 36.90... For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. -- David W. Fenton http://www.dfenton.com/ usenet at dfenton dot com http://www.dfenton.com/DFA/ |
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I've been banned from UtterAccess
"David W. Fenton" wrote:
For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. Occasionally the tone of your replies are quite negative and sarcastic. I've mentioned this a number of times over the years. If indeed this was one of those postings then I can understand why the moderators would ban you. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. That comment I disagree with. Tony -- Tony Toews, Microsoft Access MVP Please respond only in the newsgroups so that others can read the entire thread of messages. Microsoft Access Links, Hints, Tips & Accounting Systems at http://www.granite.ab.ca/accsmstr.htm Tony's Microsoft Access Blog - http://msmvps.com/blogs/access/ |
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On 18 Mar 2009 22:11:02 GMT, "David W. Fenton"
wrote: Hi David, I have not seen your UA writings, but I respect your opinions in general, even if they sometimes are a bit eh... direct. I am of the same creed, and it bites me occasionally. Fortunately there are plenty of outlets remaining, so don't let this get you down, and as already suggested in a few days you may want to take this matter up with UA admins again. -Tom. Microsoft Access MVP For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. |
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Hi David,
with all due respect, it was not your opinion that banned you, it was the degrading way you delivered it, and your subsequent refusal to apologize. You were given a chance to make things right... 2 days -- so it was not an immediate decision. You have great ideas, it is just too bad that you cannot realize other have them too... There was no need to be mean. You were recommending replication, which has been removed from the latest version. As that is the case, the other poster was suggesting alternate approaches As for the advice on Utter Access, it is wonderful. Like anywhere that thrives on volunteer help, some answers are better than others -- the same is true here. I have learned a tremendous amount from the kind folks at Utter Access. I often search UA for solutions to problems and find some great steps, code, and ideas. It is nice to be in an environment where everyone is polite. I hope that you can get over your confrontational nature because you are a brilliant man with much outstanding knowledge to share. Warm Regards, Crystal * (: have an awesome day * David W. Fenton wrote: For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. |
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David,
Sorry to hear you ran afoul of a moderator at Utter Access. There are several very knowledgeable MVPs who are regular participants at Utter Access, but I am not familiar with the site and the way it operates. My time and energy is not even sufficient to do all the newsgroup posting/responding that I'd like to accomplish, much less to visit "Access sites" on any regular basis. (But, just as an aside, you can "call a spade a spade" on CDMA just as long as Mary Ann sifts sand in the song -- all day, all night. You don't even have to "work it out with the moderators" there. I've learned over the years when you are "short" with someone, they usually deserve it.) GRIN Larry "David W. Fenton" wrote in message 36.90... For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. -- David W. Fenton http://www.dfenton.com/ usenet at dfenton dot com http://www.dfenton.com/DFA/ |
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I'm very sorry to hear you were banned from Utter Access, David. Fwiw, I
agree with your opinion the UA poster posted bad advice. I think he's just following Microsoft's recommendations. He doesn't know those aren't good alternatives to replication because he hasn't bought and used either of those alternatives himself. Especially since the op works for a non-profit with limited funds and only has Access 2003, not 2007. Utter Access is great for getting answers to beginner and intermediate level questions. Let's face it, most people asking questions are beginning and intermediate level Access users, so that's good. But for advanced and expert level Access questions search Google Groups, not Utter Access. Chris David W. Fenton wrote: For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. -- Message posted via AccessMonster.com http://www.accessmonster.com/Uwe/For...ccess/200903/1 |
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David,
I am sorry to hear you got banned... Being a former New Yorker, I understand how alot of people misunderstand your direct 'tone' and can get offended. To digress... when I first moved to Ohio and took a job I was unhappy about the way the cleaning service cleaned the office. As a New Yorker, I called and YELLED. Well, the woman started crying and that set me off even more. My now good friend Lorraine looked at me and explained THIS is Ohio and if you want something done all you have to do is ask. Of course, I was stunned! Anyway, I did call up and apologize and explained "Oops, new concept to me... to just ask!" and all was forgiven. (By the way, it did take me almost a year to stop yelling first.) Back to the point... Now perhaps, after everyone has calmed down you can 'talk' to the moderators or maybe you don't want to, up to you really. But I personally will not ban the site and would not recommend for anyone to do so. No matter where you go there is the good, the bad and the ugly (LOVED that movie) but for the MOST part that site is great for beginners, intermediate and there is even some top grade advice, code and solutions there on expert level. (Unfortunately, all I ever do there is post a link to my web site as I don't have time to answer and read the posting much since I can get it my newsreader.) -- Gina Whipp "I feel I have been denied critical, need to know, information!" - Tremors II http://www.regina-whipp.com/index_files/TipList.htm "David W. Fenton" wrote in message 36.90... For calling a stupid suggestion a stupid suggestion, one of the moderators at UtterAccess has banned me because I refused to apologize for the infraction of calling bad advice bad advice. Be warned that on UtterAccess.com, anyone can post terrible advice if they do it politely (according to what the moderators arbitrarily consider "polite") and continue to post bad advice. If, on the other hand, one strongly criticizes someone else's advice, you can be banned, even if you're right about the bad advice. I would suggest that this should makes anyone question the reliability of anything posted on UtterAccess if it's not confirmed elsewhere. -- David W. Fenton http://www.dfenton.com/ usenet at dfenton dot com http://www.dfenton.com/DFA/ |
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