Let me tell you something Raa. With the "pleasant" PMs and posts you have made, I could have you removed from these forums permanently. Why don't I? Because I'm a nice guy.
You don't seem to understand that the world isn't just about you. You may have started this thread yes, but that doesn't give you any power to say, "I don't want this thread to exist any more just because people didn't like my idea".
If you were afraid that people didn't like it, then you should never have posted it to begin with. The moment you pushed that submit button, you agree to allow other forum users to read, think about the topic you bring up, and respond with what they think about it. And that is exactly what they have done.
You need to get over yourself and realize that the world isn't just about you. You think they are just ridiculing you, that people are just disagreeing with your viewpoint because they hate you and want to make fun of you? That's the biggest bunch of BS I've heard in a long time. Have more respect to your fellow forum users. Take a good look at the replies. Do you see people making fun of you? I sure don't. The people who replied thought about the issue and expressed their thoughts on the issue. That's all.
There were a few posts that drifted offtopic yes, but as you can see they were removed, so that the thread could continue along in the mature manner it had.
You don't seem to understand exactly how this forum functions so I'll take a little time out of my busy life to explain the basics for you.
1) rules are posted. these rules are to be followed by forum users and staff alike, and dictate exactly what is permissible and what is not on these forums.
2) forum users then make posts following these guidelines.
3) forum staff ensure that forum users adhere to these guidelines and step in and correct issues when they arise, as per stated procedure in said forum rules.
4) in a perfect world, ever one lives happily ever after, the end.
I will not just lock a thread just for lockings sake. Thread locking and thread deletion are tools used only and i mean only, when the other options are proven to not be working, or to perform forum cleanup, such as to close and remove duplicate threads about the same issue, to better improve forum searching and archival purposes.
This particular thread and subject matter does not fall under the lock/delete criteria, and as such it will not be locked/deleted until that is deemed necessary. But that will never happen, as I will simply remove offtopic posts and allow the thread to continue to have it's discussion for as long as forum users wish to discuss it. When no one wants to discuss it further, it will simply fall away as new threads are created into the archives not hurting anyone. If anyone purposely tries to derail a thread as to cause its removal, then they are in a world of hurt as I lay my ban hammer into them. Contrary to what you may think, I've have only had 3 people banned in the entirety of my time here, as I'm too nice of a fellow for my own good and think people will change if repeatedly nudged in the right direction. I'm not about to start making exceptions to how this forum is run just for people who create threads and then want to have them removed without a very just reason for me doing so.
For people who choose to post in this thread after I finish writing this post. Make sure its on topic and discussing the topic and not any person in particular. If I even think for a small smidgen that your post is trying to flame anyone or derail this thread, your post is being removed and you will be faced with the consequences of your actions.
As for you Raa, I expect an apology PM in my inbox for the rude comments you made towards me both publicly and through PMs, and hope you grow up a bit. It's time you get over your teenage angst and start acting like a mature individual. Otherwise, please don't return to these forums until you do.
Edit: cleaned up some wording and fixed a few typos.
