Maybe ask @dicko for some help with that one ?
There’s plenty of discussion about moderation history in the other threads related to @jfinstrom’s recent pivot to making ad hominem attacks, but it is concerning that the pace of infractions seems to have increased significantly over the past year, resulting in incidents like this that require moderator action because the poster violated the Code of Conduct.
I interpret your
Maybe ask @dicko for some help with that one ?
an ill considered and passive aggressive ad-hominem attack, how can I flag it ?
So that comment about Dicko you just made is in violation of COC. How do we flag and ban you for that violation. The COC applies to everyone.
Indeed. @penguinpbx you hurt my feelings, I’m now sad 
Well, let’s see, @dicko’s been contributing for quite a while to the forums (thank you, please cheer up), regularly posts recently more than all the others you @'d combined over the last six months or so, is the only other person still active in this topic besides you @tonyclewis , and who appears to possibly remotely agree with you that this was not an ad hominem attack by @jfinstrom – so, seems like a better place to start for a more timely reply to your question than past mods, but YMMV.
I disagree with your post, again how can I flag it? I’m not asking for or accepting your mealy mouthed excuses.
That’s because you have proven you don’t give a crap about anyone else. The last time your banned James the post had 100% support in favor of James and you ignored everyone so why wound anyone attempt to knock some common sense into you. I can’t wait to see Sangoma financial results next week for last quarter. I have a feeling we will see a revenue miss as I know plenty of customers across all aspects of Sangoma products who have messaged me and others they are leaving Sangoma. I expect a miss on revenue next week. Might be a good time for the shorts to come out and make some money.
That’s simply not the case and has no bearing on the Code of Conduct violations by @jfinstrom in this current situation..
Please clarify if that is another one of your recent threats of physical violence against me because that is how I am interpreting it right now.
And what about me and your flagrant transgression of your own CoC, I just want to know how I can flag your post as I consider it offensive and by definition ad-hominem
To suggest that you are valued part of this community with a long history of the moderation policies should not be taken as offensive in the slightest and my sincerest apologies if you somehow interpreted it otherwise, sir.
You are missing the point, I found your post offensive and don’t accept your apologies nor excuses, I simply want to know how I can flag it in the same way you have flagged many of mine in the last few months
Knock common sense is a saying not a threat. It’s not any threats on you physically in any way. Here we go again with you acting like someone is physically threatening you.
It literally means “ It’s a way of saying “think straight” or “use your brain” when someone is making poor choices.”
But that’s not what you wrote originally:
The apparent Freudian slip of “wound” instead of “would” was not lost on me. The “L” and “N” keys are not that close on the keyboard.
From the American Heritage Dictionary:
knock some sense into Slang
To beat or hit (someone) in an effort to teach a lesson or cause a person to adopt an acceptable pattern of behavior.
That you @tonyclewis have also threatened to corner Sangoma booth staff at IT Expo in 10 days so they “can’t run and hide” is extremely troubling (in another recently blocked post in another topic EDIT: that was apparently edited by you slightly in order to unblock it but anyhow now it stands). Your continued choice of fighting words is what makes this rise to the level of an urgent safety concern in blocking your posts. And, unfortunately, now your account, as it is simply too much aggression and too combative and in violation of the Code of Conduct which was last updated in September 2024.
With all due respect, if you think this is a threat, you have very thin skin. He said corner you, as so you can’t run away, and have to engage in conversation.
Also, N and L are almost diagonal from each other. Nobody is doing a Freidan slip. There was no physical threat.
Please unban James and Tony. This is getting out of hand.
Also, knock common sense, he doesn’t mean physically. Nobody ever means physically. Its a phrase.
No, that’s not going to fly, Put yourself Tony and James at the same table, and I’m pretty sure you would come out forth. Let’s see . . .
Wow, completely off the rails.
@penguinpbx Urgent safety concern? Seriously? Do you even know who you are referring to?
You are doing your position a disservice by characterizing these guys in this manner.
A better approach would be to listen to their views and work to improve FreePBX.
@penguinpbx , A) I would like a response to my request about flagging, B) I suggest you keep away from the JImsonweed 
As you can see, the groundswell is definitely not going well for you, maybe change your attitude?
@penguinpbx , An ad hominem attack is used to distract or undermine credibility without addressing the core issues. In essence, you have not responded to the core issues, and when you’ve been shown to be wrong, you don’t seem capable of gracefully accepting that you may not be the most knowledgeable person regarding FreePBX on the forums.
Your actions not only undermine the integrity of the FreePBX community but also set a dangerous precedent where moderation becomes a tool for personal vendettas rather than fostering open, honest discourse. The role of a moderator is to maintain fairness, transparency, and adherence to the Code of Conduct—not to manipulate narratives to protect fragile egos or suppress differing viewpoints.
Tony’s contributions to the community, the ecosystem, and the industry as a whole far outweigh whatever petty grievances you’ve chosen to amplify here. The fact that you’ve resorted to censorship and character attacks instead of engaging in constructive dialogue speaks volumes about your inability to manage dissent professionally. Hiding posts, splitting threads, and slandering Tony’s character in a public community forum are among the most egregious actions I’ve seen here.
Tony would never risk his career, his family, or his freedom over some perceived physical threat or act of violence toward you—or anyone else. For you to twist things in that direction to fit your narrative and justify wielding the ban hammer is reckless. I suspect there may be consequences for you personally, and potentially for the company you represent. I’m not your supervisor, nor am I your corporate attorney, but if I were either, I’d strongly recommend a review of the accusations you made against Tony tonight.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about winning an argument—it’s about the health and future of a community that thrives on collaboration, not control. If your ego can’t handle being challenged, perhaps it’s time to reconsider whether you’re fit for a role that requires objectivity and maturity. You can ban people, delete posts, and twist facts, but you can’t change the truth. And the truth is—you’ve handled this poorly.
Ah yes, another episode of “Censor First, Ask Questions Never” from the moderator. At this point, it’s less about the “CoC” and community guidelines and more about silencing anyone who dares to challenge you.
The mental gymnastics you must go through to twist words into justification for a ban must be exhausting. Someone says that you need common sense knocked into you? That must be a threat of physical violence, CLEARLY. You mention that only a certain number of people disagree with your decision to silence James? Let’s pretend it’s just a handful and ignore the months of complaints. You still have yet to respond to my query about this deleted post - https://community.freepbx.org/t/sipstation-fax-issue-forked-by-mod. I would love to hear about how that violated your CoC (last updated September 2024 as you’ve reminded us ad nauseum).
But let’s be real - you don’t care. This banhammer only swings one way. That’s fine. The community will be here, not-so-patiently, waiting for the inevitable day when you aren’t a moderator anymore. (And no, before you clutch your pearls, that’s not a threat to your health - just a realistic expectation.)
