CHASE

[BattlesandDeaths]

For those who are unaware, one of our moderators (Chase) has been making some demeaning and rude comments on posts by other members.  He has also went so far in his altercations with others as to ban them.

I apologize for his actions.  He has a cyclical history of getting into verbal altercations, asking to be removed, struggling with his sexuality and particularly this fetish.  Previously, I had asked him to take some time away, as he is a big contributor to the site.  But, unfortunately, the time has come for him to on his own.  I feel sorry for him and pray he gets the emotional/psychological help he needs so desperately.

I have revoked his moderator privileges and have permanently banned him from the forum.  Again I apologize for his actions.  And thank everyone of you who have helped bring this issue to my attention. 

I have reversed the ban on Malcolm and ColdSteel.  If there are any other bans that I am unaware of, please let me know.

Oh, and Predator, I tried to reply to your messages directly, but your messenger doesn't receive messages.

[Deadpool]

Despite what Chase did to him Predator tried to help Chase by getting him to agree to have his moderator privileges revoked so why the ban? It was also Predator who got Chase to restore Malcolm’s profile so Chase had already done that. A lot of us got to see the whole thing develop.

[BattlesandDeaths]

Despite what Chase did to him Predator tried to help Chase by getting him to agree to have his moderator privileges revoked so why the ban? It was also Predator who got Chase to restore Malcolm’s profile so Chase had already done that. A lot of us got to see the whole thing develop.

Believe me, it was not an easy decision.  I wished to only remove his moderator privileges.  I didn't mind having to restore the members from their bans.  (Chase could only, as moderator, restore the account.  Unfortunately, when banned, their IP address is also banned and that could only be restored by an administrator.)

I still view Chase as a friend and reached out to see how I could help him with his issues.  Unfortunately, He sent me a second message requesting to be banned. 

Chase sent me a message stating (in part)

Is there a way to leave a primary group? I want to leave this forum/group. It seems as if I cannot?

Can you ban me if there's no other way? I don't want to be lured by this fetish any longer and I don't want to frequent his forum and other sites like it. I found no way to get out?

He had requested this before, but I talked him out of it due to him being a big contributor to the forum.  

It was not my wish to ban him, but I felt it was best for both the forum and for him personally to deal with his demons.  I am working on restoring his posts so his contributions can still be accessed.  

If any of you have his personal email, I would encourage you to reach out to him. 

[timgotshot]

It must have been a hard choice but you did the right thing. Chase has always struggled, sometimes so intensely or bizarrely it affected the whole forum. He may well be happier for taking a long break.

I think it would be fine for him to come back as a member if he ever feels ready, but not as a moderator.

[cv654]

This was the right thing to do. Chase has often let his frustration about this fetish out on the members in here, and that is in no way acceptable.
He has a long history of being vicious, demanding and acting like a spoiled child, when the content wasn't up to his particular taste.
Chase will never be happy unless he learns to accept, that this is how he is born and he has no way of changing it - and until that day comes, he will continue being miserable and taking it out on others.
At some point there has to be an end. We have been tossed so much around with sites being banned, shut down, mistreated or neglected. We've seen videos removed from popular platforms and people having to use pornsites to distribute from - and this has scattered people all around, causing some of the big contributors with great content to leave the community or stop making more.
So pardon me for saying, that we do NOT need someone like Chase spreading negative energy on and on again because he has personal issues.

[BearFoot]

This was the right thing to do. Chase has often let his frustration about this fetish out on the members in here, and that is in no way acceptable.
He has a long history of being vicious, demanding and acting like a spoiled child, when the content wasn't up to his particular taste.
Chase will never be happy unless he learns to accept, that this is how he is born and he has no way of changing it - and until that day comes, he will continue being miserable and taking it out on others.
At some point there has to be an end. We have been tossed so much around with sites being banned, shut down, mistreated or neglected. We've seen videos removed from popular platforms and people having to use pornsites to distribute from - and this has scattered people a½ll around, causing some of the big contributors with great content to leave the community or stop making more.
So pardon me for saying, that we do NOT need someone like Chase spreading negative energy on and on again because he has personal issues.

Just here to agree with ALL OF THIS ^ Well put, cv654.

At some point, enough has to be enough and I'm only sorry it took this long because he was the main reason I stopped interacting here. You shouldn't get a pass to spew your vitriol because you may be dealing with some emotional/mental issues. I'm glad this step was taken but only sorry for anyone that was on the receiving end of his messes that led here.