Surviving the CS Mafia Blacklist: A Guide

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the concept of being blacklisted by a group referred to as the "CS Mafia." Participants express confusion and curiosity about this group, sharing personal experiences related to perceived social dynamics within the community.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires if others have experienced being blacklisted by the CS Mafia.
  • Another participant humorously questions the existence of such a group, expressing surprise at missing the discussion.
  • Several users mention feeling ignored or overlooked in their posts, with one participant noting they often delete threads that receive no responses.
  • One participant shares their experience of being "skewered" by an unhappy member of the community.
  • Some participants speculate that lack of responses may be due to oversight rather than intentional ignoring.
  • Another participant humorously reflects on their own experiences with thread engagement, mentioning they have been known to "kill threads."
  • One participant expresses a desire to know more about the dynamics of the group and the reasons behind the perceived blacklisting.
  • Several users share light-hearted banter about their social standing within the community, with some claiming to be "cool" while others joke about being on ignore lists.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the existence and implications of the CS Mafia, with some participants expressing confusion and others sharing personal anecdotes about feeling excluded. No clear consensus emerges on the topic.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of humor and personal experiences related to community interactions, highlighting the informal and social nature of the forum.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants interested in understanding social dynamics and engagement within the community may find this discussion relevant.

Last year in October, I had a few cheffers to my house. Anyone that wants to make the trek down is more than welcome!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
I love group hugs! Especially if eye candy is in the hug. Okay off to bed, my back is getting sore...

No, no, no... not off to bed. If you back is getting more sore, it is off to the ED for you.
 
I cannot believe how much this thread has grown since I got off work and came back on here now!

Well, Amy cannot say her thread was ignored this time!:DOf course she may wish she had never even started it!:rolleyes:
 
katie0128 said:
Last year in October, I had a few cheffers to my house. Anyone that wants to make the trek down is more than welcome!

Minnesota is prettier! :) And our state is trying to bankrupt itself so it would be a great place for a visit!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Minnesota is prettier! :) And our state is trying to bankrupt itself so it would be a great place for a visit!

Well - if that isn't a great slogan for the tourism bureau!
 
jrstephens said:
I cannot believe how much this thread has grown since I got off work and came back on here now!

Well, Amy cannot say her thread was ignored this time!:DOf course she may wish she had never even started it!:rolleyes:
That'll learn her to fool with the Mafia, bada bing!
 
jrstephens said:
I cannot believe how much this thread has grown since I got off work and came back on here now!

Well, Amy cannot say her thread was ignored this time!:DOf course she may wish she had never even started it!:rolleyes:


You may be right but I think our "point" tonight is that we are a friendly bunch of crazy people.
 
At least this bunch is...
 
rennea said:
Who me, 3 years younger then Kacey;)

katie0128 said:
WooHoo! Then we are the same age... 1975?

You very nicely avoided my question. Answer it now, darnit! I saw on your profile that your bday is Jan 14 - mine is Jan 28!
 
I have always loved the Mafia! I am so glad I am part of it now. Well, at least I will say I am part of it. I guess we really do not know who all is in it.:D

Russell picks on me b/c I say it would be so cool to be the girlfriend of a Mafia guy b/c no one would dare mess with u! Of course he says I would have to worry about getting whacked myself if I knew any secrets!:eek:
 
katie0128 said:
You very nicely avoided my question. Answer it now, darnit! I saw on your profile that your bday is Jan 14 - mine is Jan 28!



Don't get huffy with me sista! I'm 14 days older then you:p
 
I found a friend and we are almost twins! How fun!! I always wanted an older sister.
 
jrstephens said:
I have always loved the Mafia! I am so glad I am part of it now. Well, at least I will say I am part of it. I guess we really do not know who all is in it.:D

Russell picks on me b/c I say it would be so cool to be the girlfriend of a Mafia guy b/c no one would dare mess with u! Of course he says I would have to worry about getting whacked myself if I knew any secrets!:eek:

There is NO CS Mafia really!!! We don't knock people off around here, maybe out cold but not "off".


Secret society maybe can't say it's a secret;)
 
katie0128 said:
I found a friend and we are almost twins! How fun!! I always wanted an older sister.


Awww that's so sweet!!!

I always wanted a younger sister, I have an older one but she's a bit of a twit!
 
rennea said:
There is NO CS Mafia really!!! We don't knock people off around here, maybe out cold but not "off".


Secret society maybe can't say it's a secret;)

Well, if we don't confirm or deny the existance of a possible secret society, than people can never be certain one way or the other... which then in turn creates the secrecy the secret society needs... if it was to exsits, which I can neither confirm nor deny.
 
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rennea said:
You may be right but I think our "point" tonight is that we are a friendly bunch of crazy people.

really? Because after getting back from working my business tonight I read this:


well, it sounds like a case of " mommy, they won't play with me":cry:

but, I can't figure out who "they" are and I think she might needa shot of confidence if this is really how she feels....it's too bad


OUCH!! Tres harsh, dontcha think. I never singled a single person out. What I did do was voice an opinion that several other cheffers have mentioned/expressed to me.
Sorry for the drama. It was not meant to be taken this far.
 
katie0128 said:
You very nicely avoided my question. Answer it now, darnit! I saw on your profile that your bday is Jan 14 - mine is Jan 28!

Mine is January 30th
 
rennea said:
Awww that's so sweet!!!

I always wanted a younger sister, I have an older one but she's a bit of a twit!

I am not a twit! ;)
 
Kitchen Diva said:
I am not a twit! ;)



Ha! Ha! that's too funny!! I was talking about my older "blood" sister;)
 
rennea said:
Ha! Ha! that's too funny!! I was talking about my older "blood" sister;)

Whew, cause I'm a great big sister. Okay off to find out info on appendix's and then back to bed... later guys! :)
 
amy07 said:
really? Because after getting back from working my business tonight I read this:


well, it sounds like a case of " mommy, they won't play with me":cry:

but, I can't figure out who "they" are and I think she might needa shot of confidence if this is really how she feels....it's too bad


OUCH!! Tres harsh, dontcha think. I never singled a single person out. What I did do was voice an opinion that several other cheffers have mentioned/expressed to me.
Sorry for the drama. It was not meant to be taken this far.

I don't think you have anything to apologize for. You stated an opinion, didn't single anyone out, make any rude/hurtful/mean comments about any one person, didn't name names... you simply stated your opinion. Personally, I didn't even see that post until you quoted it here.
 
Since we're talking about January birthday's mine is January 20 and Russell's is January 15.
 
well I know what you are saying about placing a thread with no response, I do not get a chance to get on here often, and when I do it is usually late at night. I too have also had views and no replys or when I have started a new thread get slapped down because I have done something wrong and feel like the PC police are after me.
 
jrstephens said:
Since we're talking about January birthday's mine is January 20 and Russell's is January 15.

Lots of January babies on here:thumbup:
 
minersmix said:
well I know what you are saying about placing a thread with no response, I do not get a chance to get on here often, and when I do it is usually late at night. I too have also had views and no replys or when I have started a new thread get slapped down because I have done something wrong and feel like the PC police are after me.

If you don't get any responses late at night I would "bump" it up in the morning. Sometimes when you log on and there is pages and pages of posts I will only look through the first few pages.
 
minersmix said:
well I know what you are saying about placing a thread with no response, I do not get a chance to get on here often, and when I do it is usually late at night. I too have also had views and no replys or when I have started a new thread get slapped down because I have done something wrong and feel like the PC police are after me.

As you read the following statement, please know I am not trying to defend anyone or any statement. Just my observations over the last 18 months in this crazy corner of cyberspace...

It is hard to convey emotion online. Sometimes when someone is trying to be helpful or funny or sarcastic, it just comes out the wrong way. Other people are really good a pointing out when something I'm doing is against policy or appears to be unethical. And those posts can easily come across as being judgmental when that is not what the person had in mind. That being said, there are other times when people are just downright mean and spiteful and you have to learn to ignore them.

I would just ask that if I ever say something to offend you, please let me know. I'm too much of a people-pleaser to do anything like that on purpose. If I do hurt feelings, I want the opportunity to apologize for my words/actions.
 
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katie0128 said:
I don't think you have anything to apologize for. You stated an opinion, didn't single anyone out, make any rude/hurtful/mean comments about any one person, didn't name names... you simply stated your opinion. Personally, I didn't even see that post until you quoted it here.

I KNOW I have nothing to apologize for. I went back thru this entire thread, and until my response just prior to this one I had only posted 4 times on this overgrown brouhaha. It seems that those who chimed in and ran with it made it a bigger to-do and read a WHOLE lot more into it.
If anything I made fun of myself. Even went as far as to calling myself a nerd. IF that is lacking self-confidence or whining so be it.
 
Amy,

I do understand what u are meaning b/c I do see that some people's threads get more responses than others at time, including my own. I just posted one the other day that just flew right under the radar.

I do not think anyone on this thread thinks u owe anyone an apology. If anything, I think the dribble that has occured on this thread shows that people are not offended by the thread and do not think you have done anything wrong.

I am saying all this to say that I know that you should know you have nothing to apologize for. Ok, did that makes sense? I am getting so sleepy.:indif:
 
jrstephens said:
Amy,

I do understand what u are meaning b/c I do see that some people's threads get more responses than others at time, including my own. I just posted one the other day that just flew right under the radar.

I do not think anyone on this thread thinks u owe anyone an apology. If anything, I think the dribble that has occured on this thread shows that people are not offended by the thread and do not think you have done anything wrong.

I am saying all this to say that I know that you should know you have nothing to apologize for. Ok, did that makes sense? I am getting so sleepy.:indif:

We were just playing around and having fun with the mafia theme...
 
Kacay,

Are u getting worse in being sick? I have posted in other thread trying to find out about u? Are u have appendix problems now? I thought it was your stomach problems u said u were use to having? Needing an update on u.
 

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