I made this post an my own forums. It is titled:
I am angry at IPB management.
I am not using IPB anymore..
MrLeN
I am angry at IPB management.
I am not using IPB anymore..
I recently went to the IPB site (as I have been since iKonboard) to discuss how I can create multiple forums with one member database.
Basically, my post was closed because apparently "we're not allowed to talk about that sort of stuff anymore, and the members aren't allowed to help each other".
All I have to say is that stinks!
I started complaining about my post being closed and then I was put on the moderation queue, and there after none of my posts have been let through - not even the ones that have nothing to do with the closed thread argument.
I tried "nicely" to PM the person that put me on the queue: No reply.
I sent a message to IPB management, and they told me that I will remain on the queue until they could see "an improvement in my posts".
I had already wrote to them and stated that I will not talk of "helping people or getting help from people" again, but no, they have to make a bloke squirm and feel bad about himself.
Here's the email I sent:
Here's the reply I got:
So, I cracked the ****s and sent these two replies:
and..
Now, I know that it was not nice to be like that, and it is true that IPB is one of the best board online. But never the less, I hate people trying to push me around. I don't care if they have a great product. If they are going to try and be pushy and stop people from having an opinion, and if they are going to be totally rude, dominant and sarcastic, then they can stick their freakin' board right up their arses as far as I am concerned!
I will keep this board running for now, but I am going to convert everything over to VB. Don't worry, you wont lose your accounts (this time).
MrLeN
Basically, my post was closed because apparently "we're not allowed to talk about that sort of stuff anymore, and the members aren't allowed to help each other".
All I have to say is that stinks!
I started complaining about my post being closed and then I was put on the moderation queue, and there after none of my posts have been let through - not even the ones that have nothing to do with the closed thread argument.
I tried "nicely" to PM the person that put me on the queue: No reply.
I sent a message to IPB management, and they told me that I will remain on the queue until they could see "an improvement in my posts".
I had already wrote to them and stated that I will not talk of "helping people or getting help from people" again, but no, they have to make a bloke squirm and feel bad about himself.
Here's the email I sent:
Hi,
I have been posting on your forums since iKonboard first started. I haven't been there for a little while and I went there to ask how I would get multiple IPB's to work with one member database, I was a little confused when I got some basic replies (to my question) but also basically stating that "we're not supposed to talk about that here". I didn't catch on that I had done anything wrong yet, so I just shrugged it off. Next minute, my thread was closed. After being a member for so long and installing HUNDREDS of boards for other people and even hosting them for free for others, basically since day one, and feeling as though I am a part of the "community". So I complained.
I went into the pre-sales part of the forum (Because this is sales related. I feel that this will decrease popularity and therefore, sales) ..and voiced my opinion on the matter and also asked why things had changed to be like this. Not once was I ever insulting or rude or offensive, but my view towards cutting people's posts off "just like that" ..no explanation, no warning was strong. I was really upset. I was accused of being upset that IPB wasn't free anymore, but I tried to defend myself against that, and stated that Matt SHOULD finally get some reward for the years of work he has dedicated himself too. I am all for charging, but not for cutting off peoples posts and deleting them. How many other people has this happened to? Can this be good for business?
Anyway, to cut a long story short, Rikki keeps deleting and or closing my posts. He send me sarcastic [imho] private messages telling me to me more mature and that I should learn how to complain. But in my defense, when I've being treated like that after being a part of the "community" (which apparently doesn't exist anymore, but I've learned the hard way) for so long then of course I'm going to lose the plot.
========PM's
===Q==
Where did my post go?
===A==
"In our trash can. You had your rant, we explained the position, you said you'd go somewhere else so we don't really need the topic any more."
===Q==
Can you take me off the moderation queue please. I am trying to reply to posts here. I am not being nasty or offending anyone.
===A==
"The whole point of the moderation queue is that we check your posts before displaying them. Serves you right for pushing your pathetic rants and 'subtle' topics in public I guess."
He is being totally rude, insulting, mean, nasty and he can't work out why I am getting upset.
Other replies..
"It's really quite funny that you think Matt is being brainwashed or something - he's the CEO of the damn company, he makes the decisions. We have 6 full time staff, an office, and 50 servers to maintain. How exactly do you suggest we pay for those if don't push and encourage the license? Allowing people to get free help right on our very own board isn't very encouraging in that respect is it."
Also,
"Your latest little topic has got you the prime seat in our moderation queue. It's clear from the start it's only there for ONE purpose, to make a little point, to try and prove something. We won't have it here."
So, what I am asking is to take my name off the moderation queue, because I have made several "totally unrelated", standard replies to other peoples posts and Rikki is not letting them through at all. I sent him a PM to ask what the point of adding me to the moderation queue is, if he isn't going to process them. He has been on the board (I've seen him) and he wont reply at all now.
I have learned my lesson now. No discussion about IPB problems uless I pay money.
Regards,
Leonard Wass
P.S. My username is MrLeN
I have been posting on your forums since iKonboard first started. I haven't been there for a little while and I went there to ask how I would get multiple IPB's to work with one member database, I was a little confused when I got some basic replies (to my question) but also basically stating that "we're not supposed to talk about that here". I didn't catch on that I had done anything wrong yet, so I just shrugged it off. Next minute, my thread was closed. After being a member for so long and installing HUNDREDS of boards for other people and even hosting them for free for others, basically since day one, and feeling as though I am a part of the "community". So I complained.
I went into the pre-sales part of the forum (Because this is sales related. I feel that this will decrease popularity and therefore, sales) ..and voiced my opinion on the matter and also asked why things had changed to be like this. Not once was I ever insulting or rude or offensive, but my view towards cutting people's posts off "just like that" ..no explanation, no warning was strong. I was really upset. I was accused of being upset that IPB wasn't free anymore, but I tried to defend myself against that, and stated that Matt SHOULD finally get some reward for the years of work he has dedicated himself too. I am all for charging, but not for cutting off peoples posts and deleting them. How many other people has this happened to? Can this be good for business?
Anyway, to cut a long story short, Rikki keeps deleting and or closing my posts. He send me sarcastic [imho] private messages telling me to me more mature and that I should learn how to complain. But in my defense, when I've being treated like that after being a part of the "community" (which apparently doesn't exist anymore, but I've learned the hard way) for so long then of course I'm going to lose the plot.
========PM's
===Q==
Where did my post go?
===A==
"In our trash can. You had your rant, we explained the position, you said you'd go somewhere else so we don't really need the topic any more."
===Q==
Can you take me off the moderation queue please. I am trying to reply to posts here. I am not being nasty or offending anyone.
===A==
"The whole point of the moderation queue is that we check your posts before displaying them. Serves you right for pushing your pathetic rants and 'subtle' topics in public I guess."
He is being totally rude, insulting, mean, nasty and he can't work out why I am getting upset.
Other replies..
"It's really quite funny that you think Matt is being brainwashed or something - he's the CEO of the damn company, he makes the decisions. We have 6 full time staff, an office, and 50 servers to maintain. How exactly do you suggest we pay for those if don't push and encourage the license? Allowing people to get free help right on our very own board isn't very encouraging in that respect is it."
Also,
"Your latest little topic has got you the prime seat in our moderation queue. It's clear from the start it's only there for ONE purpose, to make a little point, to try and prove something. We won't have it here."
So, what I am asking is to take my name off the moderation queue, because I have made several "totally unrelated", standard replies to other peoples posts and Rikki is not letting them through at all. I sent him a PM to ask what the point of adding me to the moderation queue is, if he isn't going to process them. He has been on the board (I've seen him) and he wont reply at all now.
I have learned my lesson now. No discussion about IPB problems uless I pay money.
Regards,
Leonard Wass
P.S. My username is MrLeN
Hello,
I am unable to see any deleted posts at all of yours (ALL deleted and non aproved posts are moved to a private forum, regardless of the staff's user level, even Matt and Charles in the management group too) since your recent outburst on the forum.
You will be removed from the moderation queue if and when we can see an improvement in your posts, making false accusations and taking our time away from our customers will not help you at all.
When you reply to this, it will automatically re-open.
Regards,
Alex Duggan
IPS Technical Support
Invision Power Services, Inc.
I am unable to see any deleted posts at all of yours (ALL deleted and non aproved posts are moved to a private forum, regardless of the staff's user level, even Matt and Charles in the management group too) since your recent outburst on the forum.
You will be removed from the moderation queue if and when we can see an improvement in your posts, making false accusations and taking our time away from our customers will not help you at all.
When you reply to this, it will automatically re-open.
Regards,
Alex Duggan
IPS Technical Support
Invision Power Services, Inc.
I am starting to get pissed off now!
Do you want publicity? I'll get you some!
Do you want publicity? I'll get you some!
Please delete my name and posts from your board all together!
I want nothing further to do with Invision "power" (ironic) Board!
You should learn not to belittle people.
Your policies, attitude and "newfound" outlook on members stink!
I haven't been so angry with a companies conduct - EVER!
That's all I have left to say.
I want nothing further to do with Invision "power" (ironic) Board!
You should learn not to belittle people.
Your policies, attitude and "newfound" outlook on members stink!
I haven't been so angry with a companies conduct - EVER!
That's all I have left to say.
I will keep this board running for now, but I am going to convert everything over to VB. Don't worry, you wont lose your accounts (this time).
MrLeN
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