It's been offline all day now.. I wonder what they could be updating now????
It's been offline all day now.. I wonder what they could be updating now????
Most likely rebuilding the database. It would not surprise me for that to take more than one day.
I think it is good what FPN is doing. Personally I hate it when small retailers are peddling their wares under the guise of enthusiasm. I overlook links and video reviews as they are lazy posts. I'm ok with the changes as long as I can have my odd chirp now and then. FPN has become rather tame now days and you actually can not express yourself freely so what the heck, moderators are in power mode.
Eh, either way the whole thing has left a bad taste in my mouth. I've posted alternatives, experiences with other forums who implemented the same rules. And apparently I made someone mad. But instead of starting a private conversation with me I just got my posting rights revoked. No warning, not so much as a message after posting lots of reviews and help, and repair examples. So umm. Hi y'all!
My other pen is a Montblanc.
And my other blog is a tumblr!
And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD
I politely questioned some of the new policy and have been banned from posting on FPN without any warning from the moderators. At least two other members who stuck up for me have also had their privileges limited. I'd tell you to go read the topic for yourself but they've deleted all my posts for the last couple of weeks
I read that thread and those posts earlier and STILL can't believe people got the ax without warning. I mean, I can believe it...I just don't like it. Even the most repressive forum I post on hands out warnings and citations like Halloween candy before they ax you.
PS: got the awesome red-lined onionskin paper today!
My other pen is a Montblanc.
And my other blog is a tumblr!
And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD
I was banned also, I think, without warning. I don't yet know whether or not it's temporary. I have asked Admin and one of the moderators but have not yet received a response. I'm very sad and disappointed. I didn't think any of my posts were negative or broke any rules.
Sailor, not kidding, and not only did they remove my posts with alternative suggestions but even things like the leather midori cover review I posted!
That's what has stunned me.
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Current pen rotation: way too many!
jbb, tandaina, and reprieve, I'm sorry to hear about what happened on FPN.
Unfortunately, this kind of stuff happens far too often on FPN. It just goes unnoticed by the general population. Contact me back channel if you want more information. I'm not familiar enough with the leanings of FPGeeks to have such discussions in the open here. Alternatively, come over to the Fountain Pen Board. There are a couple of threads that talk about some of the issues.
Kudzu (June 3rd, 2013)
I'm very sorry if my muckraking is the reason for anyone's ban.
Wow! This willingness to revoke privileges and or ban members without notice is truly distressing.
Hi Guys,
This is old news for FPN. They truly will never forget me, as I gave them an unforgettable good-bye (story for another day). You should have more fun here. Too, if you have a particular interest in old pens, do drop by FPnuts.com (Fountainpenboard.com), where old pens tend to be our focus and where nearly no moderation is present. FPN never held particular respect for its members, and was run like a cranky corporation going way back. Just look at all the "rules" references on the front page. Invite your friends instead to play in places that are more about the pens and people.
regards
David
Last edited by david i; April 11th, 2013 at 07:11 PM.
David R. Isaacson, MD
http://www.vacumania.com : Sales site for guaranteed, restored collectible pens.
The Fountain Pen Board /FPnuts : Archived Message Board with focus on vintage.
The Fountain Pen Journal: The new glossy full-color print magazine, published/edited by iconic fountain pen author Paul Erano.
Facebook pen group "Fountain Pens"/FPnuts: Davey's casual Facebook group for collectible pens.
31000 members and growing. World's heftiest daily vintage pen eye candy
While Fountain Pen Board is much smaller regarding post count than FPN, I note that it costs all of $200/year to run. I would take big claims with a grain of salt. Too a good pen board designed for fun and enjoyment of members, would not view the "taking advantage" of a sales forum as "freeloading". Rather, a good pen board would be happy that an active trading site could be created for our pen friends to use.
regards
david
Last edited by david i; April 11th, 2013 at 07:29 PM.
David R. Isaacson, MD
http://www.vacumania.com : Sales site for guaranteed, restored collectible pens.
The Fountain Pen Board /FPnuts : Archived Message Board with focus on vintage.
The Fountain Pen Journal: The new glossy full-color print magazine, published/edited by iconic fountain pen author Paul Erano.
Facebook pen group "Fountain Pens"/FPnuts: Davey's casual Facebook group for collectible pens.
31000 members and growing. World's heftiest daily vintage pen eye candy
I can't download videos on a country Internet, it takes too much bandwidth. It's not being lazy or anything it just takes too long and too much data.
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