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MacLaren wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:16 pm

**** I haven't been able to log in over there in well over a month. Spark changed the website and I forgot my password. ****, I was on there all the time for years.
Now, their password reset email will not work with Yahoo. I've asked what's going on and the last few time I've asked I've gotten no response. I've already asked about a possible refund for my GOLD membership if they can't get this issue with Yahoo fixed (and other .com's btw)
I wish someone could ask Spark for me what the **** is going on......I'm really frustrated about it and really pissed that he is igging me now.....

Ankerson wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:19 am

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:16 pm

**** I haven't been able to log in over there in well over a month. Spark changed the website and I forgot my password. ****, I was on there all the time for years.
Now, their password reset email will not work with Yahoo. I've asked what's going on and the last few time I've asked I've gotten no response. I've already asked about a possible refund for my GOLD membership if they can't get this issue with Yahoo fixed (and other .com's btw)
I wish someone could ask Spark for me what the **** is going on......I'm really frustrated about it and really pissed that he is igging me now.....

There is this issue here:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/two ... t-20488946

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:05 am

I follow a work related mail list that covers mail ops ( all the background stuff that makes email flow between servers, etc) and I can tell you the issue is very real and can be near impossible to get solved. The big email handlers (Yahoo,Microsoft,Google, etc.) have become very strict when it comes to accepting emails from smaller sources. Your server ( or its assigned IP number or block of numbers) can be blocked or rate limited for a variety of reasons. Some of which can be outside of your control. Getting the blocks removed is often difficult. It is claimed that all of this is to reduce SPAM, however the big email handlers have their own outgoing SPAM issues as well. Nobody ever said life was fair.

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:05 am

I follow a work related mail list that covers mail ops ( all the background stuff that makes email flow between servers, etc) and I can tell you the issue is very real and can be near impossible to get solved. The big email handlers (Yahoo,Microsoft,Google, etc.) have become very strict when it comes to accepting emails from smaller sources. Your server ( or its assigned IP number or block of numbers) can be blocked or rate limited for a variety of reasons. Some of which can be outside of your control. Getting the blocks removed is often difficult. It is claimed that all of this is to reduce SPAM, however the big email handlers have their own outgoing SPAM issues as well. Nobody ever said life was fair.

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:43 pm

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:05 am

I follow a work related mail list that covers mail ops ( all the background stuff that makes email flow between servers, etc) and I can tell you the issue is very real and can be near impossible to get solved. The big email handlers (Yahoo,Microsoft,Google, etc.) have become very strict when it comes to accepting emails from smaller sources. Your server ( or its assigned IP number or block of numbers) can be blocked or rate limited for a variety of reasons. Some of which can be outside of your control. Getting the blocks removed is often difficult. It is claimed that all of this is to reduce SPAM, however the big email handlers have their own outgoing SPAM issues as well. Nobody ever said life was fair.

Wow. I didn't know that.
But, I do know this, that "nobody ever said life was fair line doesn't apply to a paying customer.
You may lie down and take it, that's your business
Not me. They'll either lemme know what's going on or refund my money for that Gold Membership
If I never get back on that site, then that's fine. But, I will get my money back.

Cowboyfromhell wrote: ↑

Wed May 26, 2021 4:30 am

Yup add another former member just got banned for life for comments toward a brand of knife that I had negative experiences with. I got beat down for my opinion and told to basically shut up. Then I defended my post further which got me an infraction. I was told I had up to 5 more infractions before I was ultimately banned. So I had a snarky comment that followed and the pissed off moderator just clipped my wings....petty pieces of **** .....I actually laugh at that clown. I am actually glad , that place is toxic and not too friendly. It will ultimately save me money ....thanx blade forums !

Ankerson wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:43 am

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:05 am

I follow a work related mail list that covers mail ops ( all the background stuff that makes email flow between servers, etc) and I can tell you the issue is very real and can be near impossible to get solved. The big email handlers (Yahoo,Microsoft,Google, etc.) have become very strict when it comes to accepting emails from smaller sources. Your server ( or its assigned IP number or block of numbers) can be blocked or rate limited for a variety of reasons. Some of which can be outside of your control. Getting the blocks removed is often difficult. It is claimed that all of this is to reduce SPAM, however the big email handlers have their own outgoing SPAM issues as well. Nobody ever said life was fair.

Which is why I never use GMAIL, Yahoo mail etc.

Naperville wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:52 pm

Cowboyfromhell wrote: ↑

Wed May 26, 2021 4:30 am

Yup add another former member just got banned for life for comments toward a brand of knife that I had negative experiences with. I got beat down for my opinion and told to basically shut up. Then I defended my post further which got me an infraction. I was told I had up to 5 more infractions before I was ultimately banned. So I had a snarky comment that followed and the pissed off moderator just clipped my wings....petty pieces of **** .....I actually laugh at that clown. I am actually glad , that place is toxic and not too friendly. It will ultimately save me money ....thanx blade forums !

Just a quick note.

The moderators get along with and communicate on a daily basis with the punks that actually run the site. If Blade Forums were ever to get rid of the 10 to 15 loudest and most rude characters of the site the ad traffic would drop 50%.

The best bet is to allow them to castigate you. Take the beatings like a good lemming. And of course by all means, shut up. Challenging one of the mods buddies is never going to go in your favor.

razorsharp wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:21 pm

I have 200 infractions and a ban in bladeforums from back in like, 2013 or something. I never ever got along with the mods. hahaha. If I recall correctly, they were bashing on a maker, and I was on the makers side.

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:59 pm

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:43 pm

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:05 am

I follow a work related mail list that covers mail ops ( all the background stuff that makes email flow between servers, etc) and I can tell you the issue is very real and can be near impossible to get solved. The big email handlers (Yahoo,Microsoft,Google, etc.) have become very strict when it comes to accepting emails from smaller sources. Your server ( or its assigned IP number or block of numbers) can be blocked or rate limited for a variety of reasons. Some of which can be outside of your control. Getting the blocks removed is often difficult. It is claimed that all of this is to reduce SPAM, however the big email handlers have their own outgoing SPAM issues as well. Nobody ever said life was fair.

Wow. I didn't know that.
But, I do know this, that "nobody ever said life was fair line doesn't apply to a paying customer.
You may lie down and take it, that's your business
Not me. They'll either lemme know what's going on or refund my money for that Gold Membership
If I never get back on that site, then that's fine. But, I will get my money back.

Sorry the "Nobody ever said life was fair" part was aimed not at you but at how the big email firms cause havoc for the little guys, but allow tons of spam out of their own systems. Because they are so big, no one can just do to them what they do to others. I should have been more clear.

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:05 am

( or its assigned IP number or block of numbers) can be blocked or rate limited for a variety of reasons. Some of which can be outside of your control. Getting the blocks removed is often difficult.

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:36 pm

I've been a member there for about 6 months now. It's not as nice as this place, but I haven't had any trouble or run into any idiots yet. Seems like most of the regulars there are decent folks.

potoole1971 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:06 am

I am a former USMC officer and a graduate of the Hass School of Business (very grateful to have had that opportunity). I am working with a manufacturing company who hired me to do market research in the knife and tool industry, looking to break into the knife and blade market. I gathered a huge amount of information, became pretty fascinated with knives in general, and joined many different forums and organizations, learning and sharing information and the love of knives. I posted ONE, I repete ONE, comment on Blade Forum, and was immediately targeted by one of the "Gold" members, telling me I didn't know what I was talking about, didn't understand knives, didn't understand business, or money, etc. Completely out of the blue.

I (stupidely) identified myself, my adademic credentials, my military background, and the quantity of market research I was involved in, and let him? know that I did indeed know what I was talking about, and that I didn't appreciate his interaction. I was immediately attacked by other senior and "Gold" members, you know, the "Active since 2007" and "9056 posts" guys, who insulted me, told me I didn't understand business, money, knives, etc. I (stupedly) let them know they were being arrogant and disrespectful, and that I was pretty sure I had more education than they did, esp since I graduated from a world-class business school with a background in supply chain management and international marketing (yea it was childish but felt good in the moment :) ) and called them out for being rude to a new member and the overall unprofessionalism on Blade Forum I was experiencing. My account was closed and I was banned by the end of the day. Blade Forum is a weird cultish "club", with dated information and very territorial and not cool folks. I was surprised and disapointed.