Palit_guy banned for not following rules

Palit_Guy · Jun 18, 2008, 04:32 PM

I'm not sure where to put this so if it needs to be moved feel free to stick it where it belongs.

I was recently banned from the HardForums for not following the rules. Kyle Bennett asked me to start a new thread telling everyone how I was banned for not following the rules. I think that's a reasonable request so I'm happy to comply.

Aside from the rules one has to agree to when creating an account, there is an additional rule listed in a forum thread that lists the forum rules which applies specifically to company reps. It is completely my fault for not obeying this rule ergo they are completely justified in banning me.

There is one set of rules you agree to with a check box when you sign up. These same rules are listed again in a rule thread. That rule thread includes some additional restrictions that apply to company reps. This rule is not included in the rules you agree to with a check box when you sign up.

Regardless,ignorance of the law is no excuse. I broke a rule and got banned. I support their decision 100%.

You can find the additional rule at the bottom of this post, http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=760666

itsover65 · Jun 18, 2008, 07:20 PM

Even if that was the case, I feel that someone from the [H] should have contacted you to try and sort things out before just flat out banning you

. But, thats just my opinion.

lemonadesoda · Jun 18, 2008, 07:39 PM

Palit, I dont quite get it. What rule did you break and how? Was it that you didnt notify the board admin that you were a rep, or some other issue?

Anyway, I dont agree with an outright BAN for a misunderstanding. A request to correct, or a cease and desist notice, is all that is needed for the member to have an opportunity to change their approach. No change, then ban.

BANSTICKS on misunderstandings is rather belligerent. I guess Hardforums have lost a "friend".

However, why are you posting this issue here. Isnt it on Hardforums where you should post this? What's it got to do with TPU?

UnkAsn93 · Jun 18, 2008, 07:40 PM

Yet another reason why I dislike [H]

candle_86 · Jun 18, 2008, 07:45 PM

meh kyle can have this forums, they banned me before i could even post

Kreij · Jun 18, 2008, 07:51 PM

Well you'll always have a happy home here ... uh ... unless you tick off a mod when he's having a bad day

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 07:57 PM

lol? im glad i dont go their often i think i have an account but that was before i made my utility dvd......maybe if i posted id get banned?!

Palit_Guy · Jun 18, 2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonadesoda

Palit, I dont quite get it. What rule did you break and how? Was it that you didnt notify the board admin that you were a rep, or some other issue?

Anyway, I dont agree with an outright BAN for a misunderstanding. A request to correct, or a cease and desist notice, is all that is needed for the member to have an opportunity to change their approach. No change, then ban.

BANSTICKS on misunderstandings is rather belligerent. I guess Hardforums have lost a "friend".

However, why are you posting this issue here. Isnt it on Hardforums where you should post this? What's it got to do with TPU?

As I said in my original post, Kyle asked me to create a new thread here and tell everyone why I got banned.

He didn't say specifically why but I think it was in response to my original post in another thread here stating I got banned. The impression I got was that he thought I was trying to "get things right" with HardOCP. He didn't seem to think talking about what happened elsewhere was a good way to do that.

I'm not trying to put words in his mouth or anything like that. We haven't discussed the matter in detail and I don't want to take anything out of context or misinterpret anything else.

He asked me to make this post so I did. It would be much simpler if no one asked me any questions about it so I won't have to provide any answers. I don't want to get into some kind of pissing contest over this thing as I don't think it's really important.

Like MKMods said, this is much adieu about nothing. I thought it was moderately funny but it's getting blown way out of proportion. I mean, it's not like I got kicked out of here or anything.

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

I mean, it's not like I got kicked out of here or anything.

my power keeps you here that is the one thing you must remember..and no im not at liberty to discuss it......

but your right

meh w/e right? hopefully ti will get worked out not everyone knows everything and well life goes on atleast you have TPU and probably like 50 other websites.

panchoman · Jun 18, 2008, 08:15 PM

WOW. Kyle, since you probably are going to read this, i must say.. WTF were you thinking? seriously......

@palit_guy: we all love ya here and you've been a great resource for all us, i dont think anyone would want to see you go from tpu, and as for [H]... oh well you get to spend more time with us here

Palit_Guy · Jun 18, 2008, 08:21 PM

@ Panchoman- Thanks for that.

@ Solaris17 - I do post a lot of places but usually just in response to questions. No other forum has made me feel as welcome as the people here at TPU. Here is where I belong and here is where I will stay.

UnkAsn93 · Jun 18, 2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

WOW. Kyle, since you probably are going to read this, i must say.. WTF were you thinking? seriously......

@palit_guy: we all love ya here and you've been a great resource for all us, i dont think anyone would want to see you go from tpu, and as for [H]... oh well you get to spend more time with us here

You have a little brown on your nose....

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat44

You have a little brown on your nose....

its because palit_guy commands respect with his presence and people cant help it

hat · Jun 18, 2008, 09:16 PM

TomCat, you're mistaken. I havn't even registered at [h] and I know how shitty it is. Look, I'm probably already banned even before I registered. As if I ever would anyway.

Palit_Guy pretty much rules once you get to know him a little

panchoman · Jun 18, 2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat44

You have a little brown on your nose....

sorry about thats funny.. i wasn't even fucking up to palit guy lol

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

sorry about thats funny.. i wasn't even fucking up to palit guy lol

shhhh!!! he'll think were all perverts trying to score so we can share his power!

AsRock · Jun 18, 2008, 09:44 PM

Well i agree with them banning him but come on i'm sure a warning and a link to the rules would of solved this in a more civil manner.

But at least there talking to ya and hopefully lesson learned and they will un ban you...

I just wish Palit did ATI cards too :P

.

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsRock

I just wish Palit did ATI cards too :P

.

they do

Palit_Guy · Jun 18, 2008, 09:50 PM

We do and will continue to do so although I can't comment on any unreleased products.

AsRock · Jun 18, 2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solaris17

they do

DAM never seen them. Maybe because i shop on Egg and not really any were else ?.. I guess i will keep a eye open for them on Newegg lol..

Cannot say i even noticed a ATI one lol

..

panchoman · Jun 18, 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palit_Guy

We do and will continue to do so although I can't comment on any unreleased products.

wait so do you know the specs for the 4870? cause theres been quite a battle on which spec is correct... it would be nice if you could help

Palit_Guy · Jun 18, 2008, 10:06 PM

Yes, I know the specs of whatever products AMD will be releasing at whatever time they release them whatever their name is.

I'm not sure how that helps though.

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palit_Guy

Yes, I know the specs of whatever products AMD will be releasing at whatever time they release them whatever their name is.

I'm not sure how that helps though.

???!!!?!?! r u serious?!

AsRock · Jun 18, 2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palit_Guy

Yes, I know the specs of whatever products AMD will be releasing at whatever time they release them whatever their name is.

I'm not sure how that helps though.

Umm that mean you not telling ?.. Either way maybe i got it wrong but found it funny. Let them all beg lol.

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2008, 10:14 PM

i wish palit guy picked favs and personall friends id so brown nose for that spot....he has amazing cannons.

Jun 18, 2008, 04:32 PM	#1
Palit_Guy Palit Representative Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 381 (0.19/day) Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 91 Posts	Palit_guy banned for not following rules I'm not sure where to put this so if it needs to be moved feel free to stick it where it belongs. I was recently banned from the HardForums for not following the rules. Kyle Bennett asked me to start a new thread telling everyone how I was banned for not following the rules. I think that's a reasonable request so I'm happy to comply. Aside from the rules one has to agree to when creating an account, there is an additional rule listed in a forum thread that lists the forum rules which applies specifically to company reps. It is completely my fault for not obeying this rule ergo they are completely justified in banning me. There is one set of rules you agree to with a check box when you sign up. These same rules are listed again in a rule thread. That rule thread includes some additional restrictions that apply to company reps. This rule is not included in the rules you agree to with a check box when you sign up. Regardless,ignorance of the law is no excuse. I broke a rule and got banned. I support their decision 100%. You can find the additional rule at the bottom of this post, http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=760666 Last edited by Palit_Guy; Jun 19, 2008 at 04:27 PM.

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itsover65 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nowhere South Carolina USA Posts: 63 (0.03/day) Thanks: 65 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts System Specs	Even if that was the case, I feel that someone from the [H] should have contacted you to try and sort things out before just flat out banning you . But, thats just my opinion.

Jun 18, 2008, 07:39 PM	#3
lemonadesoda Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,347 (2.15/day) Thanks: 750 Thanked 960 Times in 710 Posts System Specs	Palit, I dont quite get it. What rule did you break and how? Was it that you didnt notify the board admin that you were a rep, or some other issue? Anyway, I dont agree with an outright BAN for a misunderstanding. A request to correct, or a cease and desist notice, is all that is needed for the member to have an opportunity to change their approach. No change, then ban. BANSTICKS on misunderstandings is rather belligerent. I guess Hardforums have lost a "friend". However, why are you posting this issue here. Isnt it on Hardforums where you should post this? What's it got to do with TPU?

Jun 18, 2008, 07:40 PM	#4
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Jun 18, 2008, 08:21 PM	#11
Palit_Guy Palit Representative Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 381 (0.19/day) Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 91 Posts	@ Panchoman- Thanks for that. @ Solaris17 - I do post a lot of places but usually just in response to questions. No other forum has made me feel as welcome as the people here at TPU. Here is where I belong and here is where I will stay.

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Jun 18, 2008, 09:44 PM	#17
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Jun 18, 2008, 09:50 PM	#19
Palit_Guy Palit Representative Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 381 (0.19/day) Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 91 Posts	We do and will continue to do so although I can't comment on any unreleased products.

Jun 18, 2008, 10:06 PM	#22
Palit_Guy Palit Representative Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 381 (0.19/day) Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 91 Posts	Yes, I know the specs of whatever products AMD will be releasing at whatever time they release them whatever their name is. I'm not sure how that helps though.

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