You've done the right thing by moving the conversation elsewhere. Apart from that you are, with respect, talking complete shit. Mercer has shown the TI forum contempt by ignoring all highly sensitive attempts to inspire him into a more flattering style. When he was finally exposed as not even understanding what he was being told he then admitted that a look that would be more suitable to the forum and flattering to him does not appeal to him because it's old-fashioned. It's all there in black and white. The mods have been remarkably patient with him.

If someone wants to post photos that look like shit then I personally don't have an opinion over whether or not they should be banned - as long as it does not start a trend then it's easier to tolerate it. But to be unwilling to even take constructive criticism without acting like a spoilt brat is pathetic. Just imagine if he had taken our advice on board: right now he'd be wearing far more flattering stuff. Instead he's sulking somewhere, and in all probability wondering when it's time to resume his bombardment of the forum with junk. Whilst various delusional posters go into great detail about how shit his clothes and attitude are - then tell Woof and me we were out of order for dropping hints along those lines. 

Incidentally I suggest you retitle the thread Mercer16 (or The Poster Mercer16) to avoid confusion with the shirts (which have zero connection to this topic).

It was them boots what done it!

Funnily enough, when Mercer16 initially started posting I went as far as to think it may be some sort of trolling attack, especially as he only posted in the ILSFT thread.  I even brought this up to AC and perhaps even Woof.  The ostrich boots really convinced me of this.

As we're all adults on here, my moderating style is to pretty much let things run their course unless someone contacts me with a specific grievance.  It's hard to moderate by considering whether or not each post on the forum could likely offend someone.  If that were the case then I'd probably delete half of the posts I've made, and then I'd also probably recommend you take my place as a moderator.

There have been times when I've felt the need to step in as a mod, and there have been some questionable things that I thought were perhaps worthy of censure and chose to let slide, and I may not be the most sensitive person, but I don't recall anything in the exchanges that really called for some heavy-handed moderating.  Granted, the mods were involved in the exchanges, but I'm being unbiased and we're not in cahoots on this.  Perhaps myself, Woof, and AC are just very much alike, which may not be the best thing for a moderating team.

But I keep hanging on Axelist and Sidewinder's words, and it bothers me that there are people on the forum that feel that the forum is being overtly steered in some direction or that "groupthink" is prevailing and that the mods have some interest in keeping a status quo.  It's not like the three of us get together at the end of each day and selectively censor posts and mark members that need a good whacking in order to keep things nice and Ivy.  Generally, I think the people that are drawn to the forum are drawn here for pretty much the same reason, that being an interest in Ivy style clothing and that general interest is the only selective mechanism that we need.  It goes without saying that a lot of us are going to have a similar opinion on the matters discussed. 

I'll just add that it's probably best if members refrain from attacking others' physical traits. 

If I had it my way this forum would be governed by the following rules:

No talk of politics.

No talk of religion.

Only talk about music, clothes, and pictures of beautiful women and delicious food.

Last edited by Worried Man (2015-03-17 10:41:17)

Seems we've all summarised our opinions, so end of story as far as I'm concerned.

Well, I can speak for all the moderators when I say that we really like Bop and value his insight, humor, and very unique and creative contributions to the forum.  I'm sure most other members feel the same.

Even if I somewhat stretch belief and acknowledge Mercer was personally attacked his cry baby responses and inability to be honest with himself do not move me.

The only reason I don't join the critique of him is because others are already stating my thoughts. No need to pile on then.

He might be a great guy. He doesn't seem mean spirited. Fine. But you must make an attempt to Ivy. He's been told that he is not all that close to ivy style. What does he do after threatening to leave and complaining about the criticism? He goes and changes his sweater and says "what about now?" If that's not him trolling, then it is him not paying attention or learning.

I've got no problem with what he wears. First he dresses better than a lot of guys out there. Second I don't need or want to decry what others choose to wear. But to post it to an ivy enthusiast forum time after time...expect to be beaten down and rightfully so. I'm not going on eurotrashslimfiturbanddouche style for today and posting up my new penny loafers and high rise, massive cuff flannels. If I did I would fully expect the crowd to query: Dude, do you even snort cocaine or drink $200 bottles of vodka?