Disciplinary - Psychopathic Madman

Summary:

Vehement and antagonistic

Psychopathic Madman

Dmatix 07 Aug 2013 19:09

Today, this user started this thread: http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-679982/why-sssso-sssserioussss, mostly exhibiting his gripes about the criticism style of the site. In this thread, he had made some comments I have found rather disturbing, most notably this one: http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-679982/why-sssso-sssserioussss#post-1828372

With permission from Heiden, I have PM him. Message as follows

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I've been browsing through some of your recent comments in the thread you started (http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-679982/why-sssso-sssserioussss) and I must say that they leave me a tad concerned. It's perfectly alright for you to discuss our criticism policy, but posts such as this one: http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-679982/why-sssso-sssserioussss#post-1828372 are stepping over the line. Directing this sort of langue towards another user (who was just trying to give you advice, even if you didn't care for it) is unacceptable. Considering the thread you started was all about not being harsh, I find this comment even more tasteless. I would like you to think well and hard about this, and refrain from making similar comments anytime in the future.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact me or any other staff member.

Best wishes,

Dmatix

Reply as follows:

Sorry. I just sort of snapped. It won't happen again.

So far so good.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

SoullessSingularity 07 Aug 2013 19:32

I feel that he is a lot like The Dark Lord Z, using parenthesis for actions and acting in the same passive aggressive mannerism. I also noticed he "continued" a conversation with FortuneFavorsBold from the thread in PM's, same as TDLZ did. No likey.

EDIT: I may just be paranoid here, I do apologize in advance.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

thedeadlymoose 07 Aug 2013 21:19

Is this in fact The Dark Lord Z? I kind of suspect it is. Same posting style.

Note that I'm not suggesting he be banned just in case, or throw an accusation at him. I might be wrong. Just keep an eye out.

Regardless, this requires an official warning, so he knows that he can't do it again. Posts like that are unacceptable.

I am really quite annoyed when users ask us to be nice to the point of lying (sure that was a good idea, junior!) and then immediately turn around and act like massive assholes (complete with the personal attacks that we don't allow) afterwards. I am even more annoyed that this is a relatively common occurrence.

EDIT: Dmatix, since you sent him the first one, can you clarify that that's a warning not to do it again, and disciplinary action could follow if he continues? I don't want to dogpile him, which is the impression he might get if I send it myself.

Hopefully this dude turns out well (and is not TLDZ).

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Dmatix 07 Aug 2013 21:59

Done. Message below:

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Hey there

At the request of Thedeadlymoose, one of our admins, I was asked to clarify that you have received an official warning due to the post I mentioned earlier. Do not be alarmed, it's a simple warning for now, but do be advised that further similar behavior might result in moderator action as per site rules. If what you told me holds true, this shouldn't be an issue.

Best of luck,

Dmatix

Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 08 Aug 2013 03:09

Soulless, you might have a point.

The Psychopathic Madman account appears to have been created on June 20th, roughly two days after the TDLZ account was deleted.

I'm also seeing parallels between this TDLZ post:

…let us take our discussion someplace private. (check your inbox)

and this PsyMad post:

Oh for Pete's sake.

I didn't mean to say anything like that. That was just the most accurate way I could put things.

Lets take this inside (PMs)

Furthermore, I notice the comment here:

Really, though, I physically cringe with fear every time I see you have commented on one of my SCPs. Not even joking. Could you tone it down a little?

Psychopathic Madman has posted one other SCP draft to the forums that Aelanna has commented on. He also added a youtube link to his introduction thread, reminiscent of TDLZ.

As it is, I notice a few typing differences (Psychopathic Madman does seem to make the extra effort to capitalize his I's). I'll keep an eye on this guy.

Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 09 Aug 2013 02:13

Heads up, someone sent me a PM with some info regarding PsyMad:

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"In his "why so serious?" post, he says this:

On the other hand, here, if a new SCP writer says "well, I thought it was a good idea", one of you would say, "your opinion does not matter in the end scheme of things."

I'm not exaggerating. That actually happened.

Dark Lord Z posted [www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-658416/ancient-scps this thread], to which Djoric replied:

What you think is inconsequential in the long run.

I don't think that is a coincidence. Just wanted to let you know."

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 08 Sep 2013 02:14

Noticed that he made a comment today, here.

With all due respect, how am I supposed to explore its background and history in [what is portrayed as a] scientific government document.

Nevertheless, you definitely have a point. I retreat to think of improvements.

P.S. thank you for not snipping apart every last sentence like certain dickcheeses on this site.

The last sentence is out of line. I've posted (not a mod post) to pre-emptively ask him to stop, if I or someone else needs to staff post, I'd say send him an official warning.

Re: Psychopathic Madman

eric_h 08 Sep 2013 20:07

I agree, the last sentence is out of line.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

TroyL 09 Sep 2013 02:21

If you haven't already, do so.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Pig_catapult 09 Sep 2013 03:12

Definitely give him a warning and tell him to cut the passive-agressive crap.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 09 Sep 2013 19:53

Okay, sent the following PM:

Hi Psychopathic Madman,

It's come to staff attention that you've been unnecessarily vehement towards other users in your recent thread, specifically this post. Seeing as you've already been contacted by staff for similar behavior, I am now giving you an official warning. Do not engage in this sort of behavior again, as your continued site membership is now under review.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me or another staff member.

Zyn

Re: Psychopathic Madman

Communism will win 09 Sep 2013 19:56

Sounds good.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 20 Oct 2013 05:47

Sticking this up here for records keeping. (10/19/13)

PsyMad made a comment in bad taste here, in the "Dr. Gerald riding a…" thread. It included:

-Dr. ██████'s wife
effects: severe internal injury to Dr. Gerald.

Mann called a stop, noting:

It objectifies women sexually, rather than literally talking about strapping wheels to her and making her into an impromptu go-kart. It is still objectifying them. It is still a bad thing.

Aaand some more records keeping (10/30/13)

PsyMad made a post here (it's at -43 at this time, so the link will break eventually though) which included the following:

NO. bad writer! bad!
Unless movement is strictly required for containment purposes, THINGS DO NOT MOVE. Keep it in the center of a room with a 20m radius. problem solved.

Bright staffposted with:

Hey Psy. The first statement you make is toeing up to that line of not insulting the author. Don't do that.

PsyMad also made an earlier post on a now-deleted SCP, stating that "impossible to be contained" should never be in an SCP article. Bright staffposted calling him out on that as well.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

RJB_R 17 Dec 2013 19:57

http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-750262/first-scp-draft#post-1917376

Minor trashtalking, but still trashtalking.

P.S. a word to the wise: don't argue with aleanna/mackenzie, or Djoric for that matter. They will verbally rip the viscera out of your argument and beat the hell out of you with it.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 17 Dec 2013 23:35

They replied to Roget's reply post with:

Apologies, that's not what I meant at all. That was my way of saying "listen to these people; they know their stuff."

I… don't really buy it, considering the first post states "Don't argue because they'll beat you up verbally" and not "don't argue because they know their stuff and give good advice".

Keep an eye on 'im, I guess.

Re: Psychopathic Madman

eric_h 19 Dec 2013 11:50

This would have been OK a few years ago, before we updated the critique guidelines; we don't really want to encourage the "critique as bloodsport" viewpoint anymore.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Zyn 21 Dec 2013 19:57

On the New Year's Resolution thread:

I resolve to stop being so rude to others, and to respect others' opinions.

(yeah, like that's going to happen. they're all idiots.)

ghostchibi found this and PMed me about it. I called him out, and if this sort of stuff continues to snowball, ban. He's already been warned enough.

To note, this isn't an offense in itself, but this isn't the first time I've received PMs regarding this particular user.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

SoullessSingularity 14 Jan 2014 18:14

So SSSC was talking about his bullshit again, this time he's continually sniping at authors and intentionally misinterpreting guides, as well as continuing to break criticism policy in other snarky bullshit ways.

Wow. Body horror. This totally wouldn't be obliterated if it were by someone other then gears.

Sarcasm.

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THE CLICHES! THEY BURN! THEY BURRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!

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and this post I can't quote from directly.

I am advocating for a temporary ban given all the warnings he's recieved on his behavior and he is still not improving.

EDIT: Thank you to Eskobar and Aelanna for bringing it up in SSSC and bringing up the links in particular.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

RJB_R 14 Jan 2014 18:19

Yes please

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Eskobar 14 Jan 2014 18:20

Warned in the former two instances. The latter instance vaguely resembled some distant relative of an attempt at actual criticism, though lines such as:

What if the new twin towers are haunted by the ghosts of the terrorists, and need to be torn down? (Speaking of which, I wonder if the old twin towers were anomalous, and the planes were foundation-controlled to neutralize it… just an idea.)

continue to reinforce for me the idea that this isn't a user with much to add that I want to see. Advocating for a week-long ban in light of the repeated, repeated warnings and his continuing behavior in spite of them.

Re: Psychopathic Madman

AdminBright 14 Jan 2014 18:22

I say give him either 48 hours, or a week. He's been told repeatedly.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Communism will win 14 Jan 2014 18:26

I'm going to suggest 48 hours, but a week is fine if that's what y'all prefer.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Dexanote 14 Jan 2014 20:04

I advocate a week because he's not contributing anything worthwhile.

Re: Psychopathic Madman

Drewbear 14 Jan 2014 20:09

Another admin vote for a week-long ban.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Pig_catapult 14 Jan 2014 23:39

Advocating week-long.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

thedeadlymoose 15 Jan 2014 00:55

Admin vote for some kind of temporary ban. I don't honestly know if we're being too harsh here with the suggestions of a week, but given the track record and likelihood of sockpuppeting, at least some temp ban is warranted. We don't get paid to deal with users pooping all over everyone else and constantly toeing the line until someone else snaps. I'll go with consensus on the length.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

DrEverettMann 15 Jan 2014 03:33

Definitely for a ban. I'm inclined to say 48-hours, but if the consensus is a week, I'll go for it.

Re: Psychopathic Madman

TroyL 16 Jan 2014 01:59

One week. And I just banned him. I'm sending the following message:

PsychopathicMadman:

Due to your disruptive behavior, you been given a one-week ban from the SCP Foundation wiki. At the end of this week, you must reapply to the site, following all the procedures that new members must follow. Debate concerning your ban is located here: Psychopathic Madman's O5 Report. You can check this page regularly for any and all rulings concerning your behavior.

Regards,
TroyL

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

SoullessSingularity 16 Jan 2014 18:34

He's deleted his Account.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Communism will win 16 Jan 2014 19:13

w00t

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

AdminBright 16 Jan 2014 19:48

I feel pretty positive he'll make a new one and come back.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Communism will win 16 Jan 2014 21:09

Ah, but that's the fun part.

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Re: Psychopathic Madman

Pig_catapult 16 Jan 2014 23:24

And nothing of value was lost.

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