Haha, after reading Buttons little ass kicking he dealt to Cybert, we have the perfect solution to get rid of this pest that has been plaguing BrainMeta. We are going to use the "Ignore User" option, just incase you dont know how to do that, im going to walk you through it.

First on the left hand side, you will see your username.. click it.

This will take you to your profile, now on the right hand side of this you will find "Profile Options", click it.

Select Ignore User, then in the first box you may see your name, delete it, then type in 'Cybert' in the first box. Hit 'Update Ignored Users'.. TADA!

This is our way to protest the abusive spam we have been recieving, I encourage you to join us in our passive protest as Mahatma Gahndi used so well, lets fight this not with money nor flaming, but with our most valuable possesion, our thoughts.

Now we sing.. haha just kidding, anyways, Code Buttons already done this and so have I. Cybert is almost worse than dattaswami because he gives money, then spams about money, at least dattaswami could be berated to shutup, Cybert on the other hand, doesnt even have a gender.

It wasn't my idea, Max. Shawn mentioned it in a post he put up right before I mentioned it. But thanks for the undue credit. Any day that I can steal some credit from a genions is a good day. Hee! Hee!

...what about you maxi....how do we cease your incessent whining!!!?

Please guys! Let's not start all over again. I've got a very sick feeling in my stomach right now from all the conmotion of the last few days. I know that nobody cares about what I'm about to say, but as much as I like BM, I'm seriously considering staying off the forum for awhile like Rhyme has done. Let's not disrespect the forum we all have come to enjoy so much with mud-slinging and silly cat fights any more. For that you can always use the PM. Trip, how interesting that you've stayed away from posting for so long just to come-in out of the blue and post comments that only add fuel to the fire.

.....yes....it is interesting that i've been relatively inactive in contributing, but I have been watching and waiting. These differences and little spats between people have been happening ever since i've been a member here. And I've seen members driven out of here (esp a guy like rtb....as crazy as he might have appeared, I for one enjoyed his moments of intellectual contributions).
It has become redundant here, as far as i'm concerned with not much new being brought to the table by some of our junior (newer members). As far as my comments 'out of the blue'....I just don't know which is the worse of two evils, Cyberts postings or Maxi's incessant rebuttles....just let it be!

You bring up an intresting point trip and I appreciate your perspective on things, I really do. Please dont forget you yourself are guilty of getting into spats as well. Yes I have chosen to fight with Cybert, but as Che Guevera said "It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knee's". Also, it is not just me who has upset, many people are unhappy about the spam, my complaints will cease when Cybert stops his rampage. I have chosen to be a figure head in this little battle and because of that, I should have expected such a thing. Never the less Trip, I am passionate about BrainMeta and I love it to death. Regardless of what you think of me, I find you to be a wonderful part of the forum and am glad that your being honest with me. I enjoy your posts and missed not seeing them, I did notice you werent posting, in case you were wondering.

I think things are finally starting to cool down and everything can go back to normal (I hope).

If it has been redundant here, please don't make it look like the responsability falls on someone elses shoulders only(if that's what you're trying to imply with your post). But in any case, I've decided to take a break from the board as well. This roller-coaster ride we've been through here, plus your valid observations about where the forum has been heading as of late have led me to believe that maybe I need some time away from BM--for the better, of course. I'll probably peak every now and then and still keep a sentinel eye open for Datta-stunami and Co. if/when I get the chance. I intend to comeback maybe three months from now (if can stay away that long) with a fresh and renewed attitude. Untill then, happy postings and keep-up the good work, you all.

It must be mission accomplished. No sign of him lately.

Its the life-cycle of most online communities. The major factor that leaves brainmeta where it is (for now)
is the lack of actual dialogue or really following through with a topic/subject/thought.

So few people post because they simply leech information, which is really unfortunate but obviously true. (check members vs posts) Again this is not unique to brainmeta and will bounce back over time and new members.

I have always wondered about the psychology of the unknown lurkers on forums/mailing lists.

BrainMetas guests are intrestingly unique, they are diffrent in the sense that they enjoy BrainMeta from afar, the infamous 'guest' is in some sense a security issue. When you are simply guest, you can post anything and not recieve any reprocussions, which is just another level of freeing up peoples rights to voice their opinions. I was never much into being a guest, I joined right away cause I wanted credit for my ideas, thoughts and insights. The guests of BrainMeta are a unique bunch, thats for sure.

Perhaps of interest.

http://www.imminst.org/forum/index.php?s=&...=0&#entry132511

I take it Temp14 is Cybert. That would explain a lot. Thanks LifeMirage. Here's what Cybert posted at a different forum under the name 'Temp14':


Thankfully, Cybert has been banned from both BrainMeta and Mind-Brain so we won't have to put up with his trolling anymore.

This is my first post here and as such I am not familiar with many of you and your humor, sarcasm, love and hate...I've been browsing as a guest here for about one month now - and am thoroughly enjoying reading through some of the 'closed' topics.

After much browsing I came across Cybert and his... means of communicating. Whether intentional with his behaviour or not, he tried to contribute to the forum and dared to challenge people's attitude towards money and more than just. Whether I agree with his methods, behaviour or experimental persona or not is irrelevant. You wanted Cybert gone, and now that he his, you have already:

1.) Provided the link to another site where Cybert has registered,
2.) Copied and pasted one of Cyberts post from the above mentioned site.

I want to hang around this forum for a while longer. This is the second time I've signed up to a forum where the interests and ideas of those living here seem like the kind of things I spend a lot of my thought-time on. I'm not sure how issues like Cybert are usually dealt with - but if he is gone then let it be.

He contributed absolutely nothing useful here? If so then mention it alongside your investigation (for lack of a better word) into Cybert's current whereabouts. Or even better lets let Cybert be who he wants to be on another forum.

It's late here and I got annoyed seeing Cyberts name at the top of the 'active topics' page again, knowing that he'd left this site.

Well, the little rant from the noob aside - I look forward to some quality time on brainmeta. Hopefully I haven't started off on the wrong foot...

You have started off on the right foot. Drokstep I am looking forward to insights into your way of thinking.
Welcome

Things are not always so black and white as they might appear, the senior members have survived many malicious users and continue to survive and thrive BrainMeta because they do keep and open mind but keep their priorities towards the good of the whole community and the primary goals of brainmeta. OnFire did almost the exact same thing Cybert did with the exception of donating money, they really do have hidden agendas. Cybert wanted to convert all of brainmeta into his way of thinking and believed religion, art and poetry are useless and meaningless, OnFire wanted to turn the unbelivers into believers and dattaswami wanted us to bow down and kiss him right on the ass (he claimed to be god).

I must have missed that post among his dozens or hundreds. Do you have a link? That's hilarious

I've been away from my computer since the first post and as a result this late response to an already aged topic:

I do not have any issue with the offender being removed / encouraged away from Brainmeta. I am aware that as a moderator you have decisions to make and as a user I will do my utmost to respect those decisions. I just didn't find it necessary to discuss any further the person in question (Cybert). He left the site, end of story, lets get on with discussing that which advances / improves the thinking of the people on this forum. I know it is just a small and apparently silly issue I'm raising here, but if i may make a (rather exaggerated) comparison to illustrate why I feel this issue important.

A few years from now a group of people come to show that one religion in particular has resulted in many of the problems the world has and currently does face. More people come to realise that they share this idea (of religion). Together they work on trying to rid society of this religion. It is a difficult task, but eventually they stumble across something which makes the flaws of the religion so obvious, something which makes even the believers spend many sleepless nights thinking about. The people of the world turn away from the religion and within an amazingly short period of time the religion is completely done away with.

Now - the people of the time a few years from now can spend the following 2 years talking amongst themselves of how they rid society of that religion. In doing so they might cause people who have remained neutral throughout the whole event to regard them as fanatics obsessed with making the world the way they see fit. As fanatics who choose to boast and gloat over their success. The neutrals see it fit to get off the fence and take a stand against those who had noble intentions to start with, but whose intentions got lost in their victory.

Rather silly I realise that - but I believe that we are to face many changes in the future which might shake us a bit. If we are able right here and now to address the small little issues we face in every day life - we're building a foundation which I think might help us to deal with the future better. The introduction of artificial intelligence (as a human-like form) into society is going to rub many people the wrong way. There will be those who are unable to accept A.I as an entity to be treated as equal....as fellow man. I think that those people are people who today struggle to accept people of other race, maybe even people who are in a same sex relationships. If they are able right here and now to address these issues (racism or hatred toward homosexuals), and they resolve them here and now - the future will be easier to accept - and as a result less conflict will arise. Right here and now the benefit of addressing these issues might seem completely silly and a waste of time, but if it does you no harm to change - then you are teaching your brain some new tricks and already you're making the future a better place to live in.

You know, looking back over your posts regarding cybert there was no malice or ill-feelings, I guess I just came in late (when I did that first post) and had my guns out a bit too brashly. Maybe some sleep and a re-read and I'll think about this differently.

Good night all.

Ack! It has been a long week for me. My pistols are holstered and i'm sitting cross legged 5 inches above ground. Calm takes a hold of me...

It caught my eye one day where he said he was God and wanted to make the good people of BrainMeta his sheep, but I dont have a link unfortunatly.

Drokstep, there is nothing to worry about, everyone makes hastey comments one time or another, BrainMeta is unlike most sites because the people here try to stay away from useless bickering, when a person does come, they are usually gone in a few weeks anyways. Sometimes the mind can become clouded and our thinking unclear, it happens to the best of us, admitting and owning up to such things makes you a far bigger person, so do not loose sleep over this silly thing.

I have concluded that God is only found in the Temple, whatever religion is concerned.

If He serves a purpose, He should be allowed to remain.
Otherwise, He should be shown the door.

Just think about it!