I was not allowed to post for 24 hours.

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   Repairguy47posted 5 years ago

   Was I slapped down? Tried to post and a picture of a strange woman appeared wearing a badge and riding some sort of motorized vehicle saying I wasn't allowed to post.

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      paradigmsearchposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      That was Maddie. She likes you.

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         Repairguy47posted 5 years agoin reply to this

         I'm likable.

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   paradigmsearchposted 5 years ago

   Whatever it was, it wasn't your offer to hug Pcunix that did you in. That post is still there.

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      Repairguy47posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      That was a sincere offer, this GOPer is sensitive to the needs of others.

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         paradigmsearchposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         

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         Pcunixposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         If I ever need one, I hope you are willing to travel.

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   paradigmsearchposted 5 years ago

   The use of the words "idiot" and "moron" I think are the top two terms that get people in trouble around here. If you didn't use either of those, you won't be the first person left wondering why.
   
   24 hours is a very gentle tap. Some guy got 4 months; I can only imagine what he said to get that. Not to mention those permanent bans I've heard about.

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      Repairguy47posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Nope, didn't use idiot or moron, I try and obey the rules. I am scratching my head but really don't care too much.

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   Pcunixposted 5 years ago

   I got banned once for giving a compliment..  I didn't phrase it well, it was interpreted as an insult and poof!  I was gone..
   
   Oh, and I think that's a Segway she is riding.,

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      Repairguy47posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Segway, I believe you're correct.

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   Repairguy47posted 5 years ago

   So I was banned from posting for 24 hours, I sent an email and asked why? I was told I was banned for self promotion. I sent another email and asked to be directed to my supposed self promotion, this is what I received back.
   
   Actually, this ban was an error on our part, and we apologize for the confusion.  I see that the ban is lifted now, so welcome back to the forums!
   
   Has this ever happened to anyone else? Are hubpages staff members posting in the forums as sock-puppets and when they don't like what you say they ban you? I'm just wondering not accusing. By the way, it took 4 days for them to answer.

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      Pcunixposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      That is weird. 
      
      No, I don't think any staff is doing any sock puppetry.   I doubt they have time. It is almost certainly what they said - a silly error.

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         Repairguy47posted 5 years agoin reply to this

         Like I said I'm not accusing, I can accept what happened.

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