it looked to me that you were banned for posting copies of threads from a private forum, that would be a rule break in my eyes and you only have yourself to blame , but like many others here cant accept responsibility for their own actions,
If you actually read the legal terms at the link at the bottom of that site (instead of basing things on how they seem "in your eyes" - even if you were a lawyer which is clearly not the case as evidenced by this and your prior post which proves it even more clearly with hints of libel/slander which you obviously don't understand, talk of heresay comments that exist without evidence because the evidence is the fact that these events occurred without any that was pertinent and the owner "over there" isn't about to provide any, lack of credibility because the whole point is that these events are indeed incredible to fathom, use of rejects and geeks when you have no evidence to substantiate that the rejections were appropriate (and many were not which is the point) or even understand the term geek), you might heve seen the following:
You may print off or download the visible text on the site for personal non-commercial purposes but it may not be used for any other purpose. Further, you may not reproduce any other part of the website, including but not limited to the structure, overall style and program code.
This was visible text on the site. It was for personal reasons. There was no commercial purpose involved (it isn't being sold). It includes no other part of the website. The fact that it was a private forum is not mentioned as a factor in the disclosure - the privacy only concerns whether or not someone can access it. If access is permitted, the legal restrictions do not mention treating that visible text as being any different from any other visible text. Whether it is or isn't "right" or whether or not doing so is a common sense violation does not trump the letter of the disclosure as it is written. It's not Venus' fault if they didn't get proper legal advice on how to draft it appropriately to close potential holes like this.
Was Venus banned for doing it even if not in technical violation? Almost certainly. Should Venus have created a separate throw-away ID to post them? In retrospect, obviously. Was it proper/acceptable to ban Venus for doing it? Possibly (using the always present "we reserve the right to ban... for any reason whatsoever..." clause). Would I have banned Venus? No, but I might have warned Venus and requested Venus delete the posts to avoid being banned before simply doing it (which would have been a better outcome for all concerned also). Would it have occurred or even been noticed if all the other hoopla you've completely misunderstood were not occurring at the same time? Almost certainly not - after all, who can notice every post by every member in every forum or website in the world (possibly even translated for use in a foreign country).
You chose to pick Venus as an example here because Venus responded to your other reply to explain you didn't understand (and you don't). That's understandable and a very common defensive response on your part. Do you feel better and more confident now? In the meantime, read on to Venus' follow-up and that from E-Peen. You'll see Venus accepts responsibility (even if it probably isn't warranted) and that it was more than a few and many did nothing other than become senior members or otherwise important members of this forum or express personal opinions here that were checked out by "spies" from the other forums who reported back and those people were banned in the "other forums." I was not involved in this myself, but joined the forum when I heard about it if only to express support for some very, very good people who were very badly mistreated. I'm honored and proud to be associated with and accepted by this forum and not those "over there."
The irony is that if you had posted the first post in the forums "over there", you'd now almost certainly be banned from there as well (and your post and possibly all your other posts deleted as well). You're lucky the owners here are more tolerant of expressing opposing opinions and allowing them and the forum to be flamed by the likes of you.
As for whether or not you continue to post or visit here, that's up to you (though I admit I have a bias and hope regarding your decision and, if granted, that would go far to making me have a nice day). If one thread in a Lounge (for members and not intended for visitors needing help) which has nothing to do with supporting people who come here with problems or questions needing assistance is enough for you to make a judgement regarding the entire forum, then I can't help but wonder what forum anywhere in the world in any language would ever meet your impossible standards. I assure you that the forums "over there" would not by any stretch of the imagination. I've never seen a single one in all my years. I suspect if you requested, the administrators would be willing to remove your profile and most of your posts (unless they contributed to the resolution of a question or problem - then they may wish to either keep them or at least revise them to attribute them to a completely anonymous user so your issues with being associated would no longer exist).
After reading your rant, I can't help but wonder about your own credibility based on how many misconceptions and false statements and assumptions and accusations (false or possible) and the completely rude comments you made in it (one of only two of yours I've read and don't intend to look at the others so as not to be potentially misled about more important things like the true work of this forum. Then again, perhaps I need to so I won't be guilty of basing my entire opinion about you on two of thirty posts when twenty-eight may show someone entirely different (as you base that of this entire forum on one thread)). I truly wonder if I'll see a substantial difference? And before you say it, no I haven't really contributed anything useful here yet myself after only a few days, but I believe in reviewing as much of the forum as possible first so I can get a better feel for the style and adapt better (plus, as you say, there isn't a lot of volume yet - but that will change). And it's also taking time to visit the other forums and websites I've seen linked here in threads and profiles (plus download and try some of the programs I've seen mentioned. I try to base what I do on the whole picture and not form global opinions based on a single thread in an off-topic sub-forum (but I suppose we differ in at least that way and I've little doubt in quite a few others as well).
