What Happened To Punzie?

[Radiohead]

I tried to reply to Punzie via PM and got a message that she's no longer a member. Was she banned, and for how long? Hopefully it'll be a brief Gregory Tenenbaum-like banishment.

[antinimby]

Yeah, you are right. Can't find her in the member directory. That is strange because I believe that even banned members would still listed.

As much grief some people have given her, I think she contributed a lot to this forum and it would be a shame to lose her.

[stache]

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17329

[Fabrizio]

Funny, when I saw that thread, I wondered why it was posted. I immediately came to my own conclusion...

[stache]

Did it involve Joan Crawford and Bette Davis?

[Fabrizio]

*Edited*

[NoyokA]

This situation is being discussed currently in the moderators forum so I am not at liberty to discuss what happened or what will happen to her.

That said here is her public response that she posted on her blog:



To the Teens & Tweens who read this blog, (but are a bit too young to join this website):

I have been permanently banned from this website, so I won’t be posting on this blog anymore. I’ll be starting a blog somewhere else, and I’ll be sure to notify you where it is.
I was banned for breaking the rules of this website:
(1) Banned one week for publicly giving an 18-year-old man somewhat controversial advice on moving to New York City.
(2) Then banned permanently for posting “blatant spam."
I absolutely promise y’all that the public advice I gave the 18yo man was written in polite language and was not X-rated. You know that I would never do that!
I also promise you that I had no idea that I was posting blatant spam. I do not know where the blatant spam is—but when I find out, you can be sure that I’m going to remove it ASAP!
Please don’t ask me which moderator banned me, because I’m never going to tell you. If you happen to find out who he is, don’t be mad at him. The moderator was just doing his job: There are stricter Wired New York website rules now, and people who break them get banned.
This is the first time that I’ve ever been banned from a website in my entire life. I feel awful and regretful. If I had to do it over again, I would have found out what the new rules of this website were, and I would have followed them very strictly.

Some of you have admin status on my petz sites. I taught you about their operating systems because I trust you completely. Please promise me that you will never, ever hack this website, OK? Thanx, guys.

Most importantly, don’t any of you have bad thoughts about New York City because of this. Keep on visiting and enjoying this wonderful city. Keep on following your dreams to go to college here. I know you can do it!
See ya back with the petz,
Yer “Aunt” Punzie:)

[Fabrizio]

Look Punz....a while ago I got a 30 point infraction for using the word "privates".... Now I've got a note on my post above accusing me of mocking a someone elses post (it was nothing even remotely of the kind.)... leading others to only imagine what the post said or who it was directed to... not very fair.

I've even been getting offensive moderater PM's like the following:

"It looks like I am going to have to give you individual instruction on what constitutes good manners on a case by case basis, since somehow how have avoided to pick up these social skills in the course of your life. "

Looks like we will be having another poll rather soon.

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[NoyokA]

You can play this game all you want. You got an infraction for what you said you were doing with a man's privates. Not for saying the word "privates".

[Fabrizio]

You can play this game all you want. You got an infraction for what you said you were doing with those privates. Not for saying the word "privates".


WHAT? THIS was my exact quote about my working in retouch:

Quote:

"While I'm here at the forum, I'm working. I don't keep a computer in my home. Right now I am removing hairs from a man's chest. I read a couple of posts and then go back to stray hairs or a pimple. I read about wind-swept plazas and then go back to his chest. We're talking about towers in a park and then I go back to a small scar just above the towel hiding his privates.

It's just wierd. Time to take a break."

Saying that "You got an infraction for what you said you were doing with those privates" is simply lying.

[NoyokA]

You continue to make a fool of yourself. I saved you embarrassment by not reposting it. That post was made in "Silver Towers - I.M. Pei" you deserved every bit of your 30 point infraction. Please explain to me how that was on topic?

The internet has a plethora of fetish websites. Make those posts there, keep them off this forum.

[Fabrizio]

Stern.... you just said, "you got an infraction for what you said you were doing with a man's privates. Not for saying the word "privates"."

THAT is simply NOT true.

Please show us where I EVER said such a thing. I am waiting. Thanks.

And how you can equate working in Photoshop with fetish websites is hilarious.

I've even posted my photography here.... of a man's nude torso.... to no raised eye brows and got compliments.

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The Silver Towers thread was a great one that we all enjoyed. My post was on topic and part of the flow.

[NoyokA]

You can play this game all you want. I won't.

[Fabrizio]

The game is being played by you. You are accusing me of saying something that I did not... and what you are accusing me of is very low. And if anything it deservesan apology on your part.

I will ask you again: please show us where I EVER said such a thing.


You can play this game all you want. You got an infraction for what you said you were doing with those privates. Not for saying the word "privates".

[NoyokA]

Stern.... you just said, "you got an infraction for what you said you were doing with a man's privates. Not for saying the word "privates"."

THAT is simply NOT true.

Please show us where I EVER said such a thing. I am waiting. Thanks.

Right now I am removing hairs from a man's chest........I read a couple of posts and then go back to stray hairs or a pimple.We're talking about towers in a park and then I go back to a small scar just above the towel hiding his privates.

Do I need to continue walking you through this? Playing dumb isn’t helping your case.


And how you can equate working in Photoshop with fetish websites is hilarious.

The mention of which is ominously missing.


I've even posted my photography here.... of a man's nude torso.... to no raised eye brows and got compliments.

That wasn't in the architecture forum. Your post was off-topic, talking about picking hairs from a mans chest, privates, what have you has no place in a discussion about whether the Silver Towers should be landmarked.


The Silver Towers thread was a great one that we all enjoyed. My post was on topic and part of the flow.

If you believe that you're truly delusional. And I cannot help you.

[Fabrizio]

Well folks... you all be the judge.

I said in the post "I am working".

I have posted my photography and art work here but even so, how "I'm removing hairs from a man's chest " could be interpreted as anything but pixels is beyond me. LOL.

So in other words, I'm running a beauty salon over here?

And how in the world, " We're talking about towers in a park and then I go back to a small scar just above the towel hiding his privates." can become "You got an infraction for what you said you were doing with those privates. Not for saying the word "privates"." is quite something.

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=_bEkq7JCbik

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[NoyokA]

The fact that you're assuming the forum is that dumb and gullible is pretty insulting.

[Fabrizio]

I am assuming... that the forum is a largely intelligent and adult group of people.

[NoyokA]

Are you sure....


how "I'm removing hairs from a man's chest " could be interpreted as anything but pixels is beyond me. LOL.

Do you also have a bridge to sell them?

[NoyokA]

I’m not going to keep going back and forth here. What you posted was off-topic and inappropriate if you have a problem with it take it to PM’s or take it to Edward. If any member posts anything off-topic and inappropriate I will delete it in a heartbeat and I will give them an infraction at my discretion.

[Fabrizio]

Folks does ANYONE here not get that this is me talking about retouch work? Does anyone think that I ACTUALLY had a guy here and I'm removing chest hairs and pimples?!

Funny thing is, it was the exact truth. I was posting like crazy in the SilverTowers thread and also preparing glamour photos of a national Italian basketball team that we had taken a few days earlier. It was funny that while I was intensly posting about the SilverTowers, I was working on those photos and going cross-eyed.

I truly believe the form is hip enough to get the following:

"While I'm here at the forum, I'm working. I don't keep a computer in my home. Right now I am removing hairs from a man's chest. I read a couple of posts and then go back to stray hairs or a pimple. I read about wind-swept plazas and then go back to his chest. We're talking about towers in a park and then I go back to a small scar just above the towel hiding his privates. It's just wierd. Time to take a break.""


You got an infraction for what you said you were doing with a man's privates.


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[NoyokA]

If you just posted on-topic it wouldn't be an issue.

[Alonzo-ny]

Fabrizio nowhere did you say you were doing retouch work and it wasnt obvious to me. Saying your 'at work' doesnt help, we dont know what your job is.

[Fabrizio]

Ok the truth is out: I do run a beauty salon.

We remove pimples and all sorts of acne. We do electrolysis. We also do light laser treatments for the removal of scars.

AND I work on customers while posting at NYWired.

They do complain now and then, but many have acquired a greater appreciation for architecture and historic preservation.

Anyway, my 5 o'clock just walked in to get her eyebrows done.

So if I seem a little distracted, you'll know why.

[NYatKNIGHT]

She wants her eyebrows pixilated?

[ZippyTheChimp]

I knew it!

All those weird posts suddenly make sense.

[Radiohead]

This situation is being discussed currently in the moderators forum so I am not at liberty to discuss what happened or what will happen to her.

That said here is her public response that she posted on her blog:

That's too bad. Punzie's PM to me was friendly and not inappropriate in the least...just asking about my job and my dog. Hopefully the situation will be resolved.

However, the Fabrizio-Stern bickering was quite entertaining, in a Jerry Springer Show kind of way:eek:

[stache]

I thought Fabs worked at some kind of salon as well. I really had no idea of his line of work.

[BrooklynRider]

That's too bad. Punzie's PM to me was friendly and not inappropriate in the least...just asking about my job and my dog. Hopefully the situation will be resolved.

Well, actually Radiohead the PM to you was not the issue, nor did anyone say it was. It was her inappropriate PMs to other people and the complaints received about her posting that was the problem.

Her ban has been lifted, so we'll see what her blog says in the morning. Despite what she wrote to her "teens", "tweens" and other underage friends, she was sent a PM that explained exactly what was going on and why. She chose to make a public spectacle out of it. So now it is a public spectacle.

If she wants to say more on it, she is now free to come back and bring it on. She has made it public and I will certainly spell out the argument for her suspension to anyone who's interest has been stirred by her blog post.

[Radiohead]

Well, actually Radiohead the PM to you was not the issue, nor did anyone say it was. It was her inappropriate PMs to other people and the complaints received about her posting that was the problem.

Her ban has been lifted, so we'll see what her blog says in the morning. Despite what she wrote to her "teens", "tweens" and other underage friends, she was sent a PM that explained exactly what was going on and why. She chose to make a public spectacle out of it. So now it is a public spectacle.

If she wants to say more on it, she is now free to come back and bring it on. She has made it public and I will certainly spell out the argument for her suspension to anyone who's interest has been stirred by her blog post.

I just mentioned the PM to me in her defense; I know it had no bearing on the suspension. I have no idea what else went on, nor do I probably want to know.

[Fabrizio]

Honestly though, the moderater's work here is much appreciated. And I'm in favour of seeing posting standards raised. I think the infraction system is a good thing.

But just as we posters can get out of hand, I think sometimes some moderators get out of hand. Only natural, and for me it's no big deal.

I've got blemishes to deal with.

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[ZippyTheChimp]

I think sometimes some moderators get out of hand.Watch it, bub. You're in my cross-hairs.

Now, that's not real hair. It's that reticle thing in a gun scope.

Just so there's no misunderstanding.

[Fabrizio]

See... that's what I mean: I use the word "privates" and I get an infraction.

Meanwhile, Zippy says "reticle thing" and it's OK.

It's just not fair.

[ZippyTheChimp]

Sorry to help take this thread off topic.

What Happened to Punzie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_human_combustion)

[Fabrizio]

And just think: while she was spontaneously combusting, I bet the cats just sat there and watched.

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[ZippyTheChimp]

http://www.mistershades.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/smoking_cat.jpg

[NoyokA]

See... that's what I mean: I use the word "privates" and I get an infraction.

Meanwhile, Zippy says "reticle thing" and it's OK.

It's just not fair.

Wow! You just don't get it.

[Fabrizio]

Ooooops, the first sentence of that post should have read:

"I got an infraction for saying, as Stern claims, what I was doing with a man's privates ( even though I never said anything of the kind). THEN he claims that I ACTUALLY got the infraction for being off topic (even though the PM said "inappropriate language").

Is that better? Does it make more sense now?

Anyway whatever...it's nothin' compared to "reticle thing".


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[NoyokA]

In your little dellusional world. If you keep this up I'll give you an infraction for posting off-topic (again). I already told you to either take it to PM's or to contact Edward. I will not (again) repeat myself.

[OmegaNYC]

WNY.... Where complete strangers over the internet feel like family..

[Fabrizio]

Punzie's last words, "Is it hot in here or is it me?"

[MidtownGuy]

She was a colorful presence here. Not everyone liked her, but that's true of all of us I suppose. She reminded me of a wacky but good-hearted Aunt and I think her presence will be missed by many.
I think she is a kind person.

[Fabrizio]

Apart from the behind-the-scenes goings on (of which most of us can only guess at) and other oddities, I will say this about the girl: she had a great sense of humour about herself.

[Merry]

Anyway whatever...it's nothin' compared to "reticle thing".
Almost too afraid to ask, but I can't help myself: What does "reticle" mean to you, Fab? Or is that not your point? Please excuse me if my intellect is inadequate.


Apart from the behind-the-scenes goings on (of which most of us can only guess at) and other oddities, I will say this about the girl: she had a great sense of humour about herself.

I had issues with Punz's moderating and perhaps sometimes excessively "helpful" style, but on the whole I found her posts entertaining, informative and fun. I also thought she took all the criticism on the chin and dealt with the moderating issues admirably. I'm frankly flabbergasted by the "blatant spam" charge. Surely not our Punz?

I hope this can be sorted out and Punz can return to the Family.

[Fabrizio]

Merry: look, we don't know about what was going on behind the scenes. So who knows... maybe it's serious stuff. Personally, I don't give a rat's reticle. I just hope everything works out for the best.

[Merry]

Merry: look, we don't know about what was going on behind the scenes. So who knows... maybe it's serious stuff. Personally, I don't give a rat's reticle. I just hope everything works out for the best.

I hope Zippy doesn't regret dragging out and dusting off reticle from his big bag of words. You didn't answer me, Fab, typical man...oh, what am I saying...

It is indeed a mystery (and should remain so) but, yes, let's hope justice prevails, to everyone's benefit.

[Fabrizio]

No one should regret dragging it out and dusting it off now and then. Life is to be lived.

Anyway, I agree, it's anybody's guess as to what's going on, let's hope for the best.


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[Merry]

No one should regret dragging it out and dusting it off now and then. Life is to be lived.

Anyway, I agree, it's anybody's guess as to what's going on, let's hope for the best.


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Mmmm, I think perhaps you've answered my question after all.

I do hope that when (?) Punzie comes back, she'll get a good laugh out of this thread, like the true trooper she is, and once again know the joys of a life to be lived, or maybe she won't give a rat's...

[Fabrizio]

reticle.

[ZippyTheChimp]

I hope Zippy doesn't regret dragging out and dusting off reticle from his big bag of words.I use the word constantly, much to the embarrassment of family and friends.

My doctor has diagnosed the problem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coprolalia), and I'm hopeful a cure is on the horizon. It's no fun going to an opera alone.

[stache]

V bulletin software has point systems to put people on temporary bans. The only way to ban someone without a time limit is to use the 'Blatant Spam' option. Punzie is well aware of this, as she has expressed many times (and at great length) about her familiarity with the V bulletin system. Her pretending to not understand this concept is another example of how she is trying to diffuse the case against her in a disingenuous fashion.
That being said, the 'blatant spam' option can be lifted, and someone can regain full posting rights.

[Merry]

I use the word constantly, much to the embarrassment of family and friends.

My doctor has diagnosed the problem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coprolalia), and I'm hopeful a cure is on the horizon. It's no fun going to an opera alone.

LOL. The utterance (especially when UTI) of the very word itself (edit: the "C" word, not the "R" word, but then again...) could constitute a dire symptom of the affliction. That "treatment" sounds gruesome.

[Merry]

V bulletin software has point systems to put people on temporary bans. The only way to ban someone without a time limit is to use the 'Blatant Spam' option. Punzie is well aware of this, as she has expressed many times (and at great length) about her familiarity with the V bulletin system. Her pretending to not understand this concept is another example of how she is trying to diffuse the case against her in a disingenuous fashion.
That being said, the 'blatant spam' option can be lifted, and someone can regain full posting rights.

Ah, the mystery hath become somewhat less mysterious. Unfortunate, but thanks for the clarification, Stache.

Even if the ban prevails, I hope Punz won't allow the forever unsatisfied temptation of forbidden fruit and all that to discourage her from visiting and having a hearty chuckle at the entertainment herein.

[Fabrizio]

Botox injections in the vocal cords, just for shouting out "retical" now and then? What's the big deal? At least you're not shouting "privates!".

You'd probably be arrested.

Anyway you two, can we pleeeease get this thread back on topic?

Where were we?

Oh yes... Spontaneous Human Combustion.

They're one of my favorite bands.

[ZippyTheChimp]

There's new evidence that it may not have been SHC.

Cats smoking while under the influence is being investigated.

http://www.killsometime.com/Pictures/images/DrunkCat.jpg

[Fabrizio]

And when that fire got going, you just know he broke out the marshmallows.

[ZippyTheChimp]

Part of the conversation:

"Whoa! You think we should help her?"

"Don't know. Maybe if we were dogs."

[Fabrizio]

Then they put on some music:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vGjmDTvuNLM

[Ninjahedge]

Fab, saying "privates" too often would warrant a Corporal punishment from the guys in charge. It would be a Major disappointment for you to keep bringing up this as it might bring up other Colonels of thought that would be less wholesome.

Generally speaking though, I did not see anything wrong with what you said, except that:

a) I thought you were literally tweezing as well.
b) It had nothing (that we know of) to do with IM Pei.

Aside from that? Your offense Ranks rather low on my boards.

Keep that in mind, before you are targeted for your over-use of the word "reticle". ;)

[OmegaNYC]

When is Punzie gonna return, if ever? I miss her... :(

[NoyokA]

Her suspension should be up shortly. At which time its her decision whether to return or not.

[Fabrizio]

One thing for sure... she's going to love this thread. She'll get the humour and have a good time with it.

[Ninjahedge]

Bets on what will be the first .gif she uses? ;)

[ZippyTheChimp]

Lucie Dove (http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?p=220196#post220196) is back.

Wonder what she thinks of Smokin' Drunkin' Cats.

[Fabrizio]

Make that Smokin' Drunkin' Dancin' Marshmallow Roastin' Cats

(I'm sure there's an exact animated gif out there somewhere)

Ninja: I enjoyed that post: http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showpost.php?p=220055&postcount=59

BTW Ninj : I've always considered you to be the forum's Rear Admiral.

[Ninjahedge]

Being as I am the butt of many jokes, I can see where that appellation comes from!


I always thought BR was our Rear Admiral.... or is that admirer.... :confused:

[Ninjahedge]

Her suspension should be up shortly.

I thought suspensions were always "up".

And don't call Omega "shortly"!!!! :p

[ZippyTheChimp]

Being as I am the butt of many jokes,
How many Ninjahedges does it take to change a lightbulb?

[Fabrizio]

I don't even think a lightbulb would wanna get screwed by him.


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[Ninjahedge]

How many Ninjahedges does it take to change a lightbulb?

One, if he complains enough about it. :p

[Ninjahedge]

PS:

http://www.thetick.ws/images/ninjahedge.jpg

[OmegaNYC]

I thought suspensions were always "up".

And don't call Omega "shortly"!!!! :p

Was that a short joke? Cuz I'm tired of the short jokes. ;)

[Ninjahedge]

Was that a short joke? Cuz I'm tired of the short jokes. ;)


If you would like me to add some more words to it, I am sure I could lengthen it a bit.....

[ZippyTheChimp]

How many Ninjahedges does it take to change a lightbulb?

None.

If the lightbulb is no longer interfering with the world, why do we have to interfere with the lightbulb? Can't we just leave it alone? There are more important things to worry about.

[The Benniest]

I'm surprised she's not back to posting yet..

[NoyokA]

She's still banned. Although there are signs of life:

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/blog.php?u=8869

[The Benniest]

Yes. I read that blog and must have been confused by this:

Punzie-

I have personally lifted your ban and ended the discussion in the Moderator Forum.

You have full posting rights once again.

[Ninjahedge]

Maybe she changed her name to Luciedove..... ;)

[ZippyTheChimp]

Cats and birds.

Not a friendly mix.

[Ninjahedge]

Cats of a feather.......

[stache]

...are into leather? :D

[ablarc]

Punzie is gone for good?

[ZippyTheChimp]

She has full posting privileges.

Don't know where she is.

[Ninjahedge]

She is looking for more animated Gif's.


;)

[NoyokA]

Rapunzel is unbanned but chose not to rejoin this forum.

[antinimby]

Come back Punzie.

[NoyokA]

She can be reached via her Petz forums.