Sorry to post in an old thread, the most recent thread on the topic is locked, and I loath starting new threads unless others do not exist.
I just got banned for two weeks from CPF, my second ban. I deserved my first about 5 years ago, did not remotely deserve this one. Mod accused me of insulting him, but he was mistaken, I did not insult him in any way, merely pointed out the fallacy he employed by name, and I think he must have thought I called him ignorant. Another commenter
generously linked to the wiki page to show it obviously was not an insult, and the mod merely removed his post entirely, covering up his silly mistake. Glad he didn’t get banned for sticking up for me.
I frequent CPF for my affection for a handful of long time users there. I have become particularly fond of three of them, and two of those post here. A long time user there that I was not familiar with, understanding my desire from my posts, reached out to me, and we quickly reached an agreement for him to sell me incredible light for an absolute bargain, and he will patiently wait until I have the money for it, which will take me a few months. That blows me away. That’s what I like about CPF, that stuff changes hands. I don’t go there for the mods LOL
The owner and half the mods are simply narcissists, but not all of them are passive aggressive and cut off discussion and knee jerk to a ban. A few of them, at least, will help work things out and show legitimate compassion. But I have seen even the “nice” ones operate with an unforgiving mob mentaility.
I am grateful to have a couple of BLF specials. and find nothing wrong with BLF, other than it is a little overwhelming for me, so many users here, and things move so fast, its hard for me to keep track is all. But you all are really ok by me, whomever you may be. Thanks for being around, and I am sorry I have been and likely will continue to be so rare.