FOR SALE: $919 - New in Box: Signal Hound USB-SA44B Spectrum Analyzer  - Page 1
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author: berlin33
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 03, 2017, 03:40:35 pm
content: Anybody interested?New in Box: Signal Hound USB-SA44B Spectrum Analyzer 1 Hz-4.4 GHz Made in U.S.A. - FOR SALE $919

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 03, 2017, 03:51:55 pm
content: There is a Buy/Sell/Wanted section, don't post this here.

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2017, 05:49:37 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on January 03, 2017, 03:51:55 pmJust a word of advice: never tell anyone that they posted in the wrong forum or that there is another forum where it should go, as obviously this is enough to get you banned (yes, really!). Happened to me for exactly these reasons in December.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 03, 2017, 07:46:55 pm
content: Quote from: Wuerstchenhund on January 03, 2017, 05:49:37 pmNo really ? maybe it was because of the tone of your posts, over what is a common misunderstanding about categories.

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2017, 08:35:06 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on January 03, 2017, 07:46:55 pmIt wasn't. The message I got when I tried to logon clearly said that I had been blocked because I repeatedly told people they were posting in the wrong section and that should not do that since I'm not a mod. Nothing about language, not that there even was a reason for that anyways.Frankly, if asking people to respect the rules is used as a reason for a ban without warning is pretty silly in my books, but silly or not if that's what Dave and the mods have been decided then members should be at least made aware of this (new) rule.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 03, 2017, 09:10:28 pm
content: nothing to do with new rules, it was pointed out more than once that you were going over the top. Now if you can't figure out that you were aggressive to members then please don't post on this forum.

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 08:44:51 am
content: Quote from: Simon on January 03, 2017, 09:10:28 pmNonsense. Nothing was "pointed out". I was just banned, with the reasoning listed above, which doesn't even list "aggression" or "language" or whatever you're making up now.If anyone wonders, these are some of the postings that apparently were enough reason for a ban:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/best-value-priced-sources-for-electronic-components/msg1075299/#msg1075299https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/testing-your-first-digital-oscilloscope-a-guide-for-beginners/msg1082427/#msg1082427But what's really revealing is isyour response to the last one:"Topic moved and the bully banned for a weekto work out if he is a user or a moderator (I know the answer)."So let's be honest for a moment and stop the BS that the ban was because of "aggression", you simply banned me because you clearly felt I somehow stepped into your fiefdom. So much for the rule that"The goal for this forum is for it to be essentially self moderated, try to lead by example. Post moderation will only happen when absolutely necessary.". Yeah, right.It looks either you don't know the rules of the forum you're moderator of, or you decided that they can be ignored.QuoteDon't worry, I won't post any more on this forum as long as this sharade is going on. My time is too valuable to waste it with overzealous, intransparent moderation.As far as your talks of "aggression" are concerned, I'd strongly suggest take a look at how you represent yourself here because I'm not the only one who noticed your overly aggressive tone and haphazard way of removing posts or locking threads (like locking the Moderation Questions subforum because I asked for the reason a specific post was deleted). Because at the end of the day, you're not only hurting the community, you also hurt Dave and his reputation (not that I think you really care).To everyone else:should someone want to contact me, I'll still be available via PM for the time being (until I'm banned again of course, for which I'm sure another reason can bemade upfound). A few people which whom I had great discussions over the years (thank you!) also have my contact details.Good Luck and a Happy New Year!

author: rf-loop
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 08:56:32 am
content: Quote from: Wuerstchenhund on January 04, 2017, 08:44:51 amAnd this topic still not moved to Buy/Sell.

author: cheeseit
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 09:47:37 am
content: Quote from: Wuerstchenhund on January 04, 2017, 08:44:51 amLets not forget stereotyping and insulting an entire nation. Now I have to find somewhere else to buy the µCurrent..Quote from: Wuerstchenhund on January 04, 2017, 08:44:51 amToo bad, I've enjoyed your insight. Understandable though.Happy New Year to you too!

author: JPortici
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 11:34:16 am
content: Quote from: rf-loop on January 04, 2017, 08:56:32 amor deleted as it's not a "sale" from an user at all

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 11:55:27 am
content: Wow, this thread took a funny turn. And I was wondering already why there were no posts from Wuerstchenhund lately, I always enjoyed reading your replies, you obviously have a deep understanding of electronics. Happy New Year !

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 11:56:48 am
content: I read your last 20 or so posts to see what was going on.Sorry to see you go. I was hoping that one day you were actually going to do something with all that equipment you buy and not just blab about it. Now we will never get to see if you were actually more than just a TE salesman.Without it's members, the forum is pointless. It would seem that members creating good technical content would be valued but it's not always the case.Take care.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 12:52:21 pm
content: @ Wuerstchenhund. Arguments and trouble have followed you all over the forum. You started by arguing aggressively and pedanticly about particular brands of oscilloscopes (in pic versus avr style). After that you took to telling off members for posting in the wrong section and informing them that you had notified a moderator, and it's not up to you to decide which of your posts you were banned for. Because we have flexible moderating here people don't get banned for one post and many members have been given plenty of slack (in one case to the true detriment of the forum). You have had many reports made against you and I hoped that after many broad hints you would understand but no so I banned you temporarily. Clearly you still have not learny. No one ever promissed you transparent moderation, we do our best transparency only works with intelligent and reasonable people. What you choose to do is up to you but without you I will have less work to do!The moderation topic was locked because it was no longer required. I was started as a way of being transparent and explaining to people that reports about what someone said just bcecause the reporter disagreed with another users opinion (that was not offensive) was not appropriate because in the name of transparency and being open we don't censor the views of people on the forum to keep other people happy so long as personal insults are no posted. Of course because every inch of transparency we try to give gets abused by people like you it became a place to continue arguments started in other threads behind my back and try to settle scores over what moderation had taken place. So yes it was locked, because if you want to talk transparency: if you have a problem with moderation, you come to me about it, no go and highjack another thread and state your version of the facts to get back at me.I am the moderator, I have no reason to fear you or care what you think of me, that is a moderators job. Try some other forums, you will either make them unpleasant places or fit right in with the bullies some forums harbour!@ cheeseit, you are in no position to comment and if you want to argue about it it's insulting a nation versus insulting half the world population!@ joeqsmith he has been cut more than enough slack, it's up to him, your right a forum without members is not a forum, but not all members manage to not go around upsetting people and insulting new members over a genuine mistake.needless to say the topic is locked and yes rf-loop i have moved it to the right place, sorry for forgetting and for the record this posting by someone who clearly wanted to just come and sell was clearly put in the wrong place and was not an inocent mistake so a remark from a user about it is fine, he did not use shouting language or post in bold and inform the new user than "he had been reported".and no I can't remove this topic because we are as transparent as possible here and I will just be accused of censorship!