Very Important Changes-Everyone vote here.

[Dudebot5000]

I agree with MsRR's statement. I have just as much blame behind this most recent incident as Blade does, seeing how I was "Blade" and "I" banned myself (Although that was at another's suggestion, but Blade said to do it... Moving on... )

He's an active guy, moreso than myself (And I'm on pretty often, IMO), and he does what he can to help out. That, and he's the only one I know of here who actually understands the site's coding. =P

Anyway, I think he should be left as an Admin. If he is demoted because of this incident, then demote me too. It's just as much my fault.

[Legodac]

I voted no, he should stay in admin, and I hope everyone who votes tells why they voted the way they did.
   When a person puts as much time into something as Blade has, it's only common sense that mistakes will be made in direct proportion to the efforts of the individual. Nobody is perfect. Learning curves are a life long endeavor, I'm still learning too and I still make mistakes. The only person who doesn't make mistakes is someone who never tries or J.C.
   During Blades prank, I played along and when I saw him cross the line, he quickly stepped back, when I asked him to. I also had a PM conversation with him during the RPG. I feel due to his responce, he learned something, perhaps a simple public appology and a promise to kick it back a notch or two would be more appropiate.
   No offence to the boss with the use of the word appropiate, I fear that there may be to many people who may respond in accordance with their feelings and not their logic before the dust has even settled

No offence to nwj345, but I intend to keep my post in the forefront as long as possible, to many people look at the first page and the last post and sometimes not even that much, Blade didn't loose any brownie points with me and I'll say why even more.
   When I first got here I helped start the The MLN Maniacs, during which time I said something really stupid, I made a joke about God.
It was not well recieved and to make a long story short, I left the team, deleted a couple of my teammates in MLN and didn't here from some for days.
We're all friends again and of course I appologized, right after it happened. The dust settled after several days not one.
    I'll tell you though, for a while I was crushed as well was someone else.

For LordVaderRulez and others who may be lost, here is the link again which nwj345 posted earlier
                                       http://mln.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,3104.0.html  

   Well here we are now, a few hours later and as I suspected, more dust has settled, Time really does heal all wounds.
Keeping with what Nwj345 has said, keep on track (not a quote) I will.
    I have some hopes here and I have a fear as well, so instead of talking about him, I'll talk to him.

    Dear OmegaBlademan...

      As you can see and as you've read you may be thinking your Brick is on the line here. My hope is that you'll step up and say sorry, my hope is that you'll say to everyone that you were out of line in a couple of instances, especially with the MVP award. I quoted my posts because they are the words from my heart. From what I can see and what I've read here, the poll is now extremley inaccurate. I want you to stay, and most agree.
      That being said, about my hopes of you stepping up, I'll now tell you my fear, thay you'll step down and resign as a mod, or worse...
               We all love ya buddy, so at the very least, please stay...
                          Your pal...legodac

[Dudebot5000]

Who voted "Who is Omega Blademan?" 0_o

[Kaulus7]

I missed the prank. What was it?

[Legodac]

I missed the prank. What was it?

The link is 2 posts prior to yours and thanks for proving one of my points   

[edwins94]

I voted I want him banned. I mean, you just don't pull April Fools pranks when it's not April Fools day.

[Legodac]

I voted I want him banned. I mean, you just don't pull April Fools pranks when it's not April Fools day.

Wow, there's a new one, Banned for bad timing.   

[MsRowdyRedhead]

I voted I want him banned. I mean, you just don't pull April Fools pranks when it's not April Fools day.

Edwins, were you even ON that day?

[timposter]

Indeed, you don't just get banned for bad timing...

[Legodac]

Test 

Alright they should work now. Now back to the original topic.

Has anyone talked to Blade tonight or today, if so, one question, how's he doing?

[timposter]

He hasn't been online since yesterday...

[The Truth]

He hasn't been online since yesterday...

I wonder if he's OK.... anyone who knows him in real life, please talk to him.

[timposter]

Of course he's ok.  He seemed fine yesterday when I talked to him.

[MsRowdyRedhead]

Can we PLEASE avoid another page of OFF TOPIC posts??

[timposter]

This is about Blade.  it is OT.

[edwins94]

I voted I want him banned. I mean, you just don't pull April Fools pranks when it's not April Fools day.

Edwins, were you even ON that day?

That is irrelevant.

Timing is everything, people. But I suppose I may have been a bit hasty in my vote. I think it's fine if he just becomes a regular member.

[ab§olute_Z3R0]

I am putting my vote in as to have him demoted to Global Mod.

[NOTE: THE FOLLOWING OPINION EXPRESSED DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT OF ANY OTHER MLNO MEMBER(S). THIS OPINION IS STRICTLY THAT OF MLNO MEMBER Ab§olute_Z3R0.]

While he has great ideas and has been a great Admin, he seems to have a creative mind which he sometimes does not use in a good way (IMO). He does, however, run a few TB-RPGs, and that's definitely a way for him to express his creativity. Anyways, back to the important stuff.

I chose the choice I did because he is good at recognizing forum etiquette errors such as double posts (who isn't ), code tag errors, and is also quite knowledgeable and can/will gladly help any member in need to the best of his ability. I feel being an Administrator can sometimes distract the member, and they may get carried away. Not being and Administrator, Blade can still run his RPGs, keep his colored name if he wishes, and still do things regular members can, but without the distraction of being an Admin.

Please let me know what you think of my opinion, if you agree, if you disagree, I want to know.

~Ab-Z

[Dudebot5000]

Being demoted likely looses him a bunch of those fancy Rep Points, though, possibly making him lose things like the brick and the name color.

[Legodac]

I think it has every bit to do with relevance.  And besides, put this into perspective.  The reason I'm undecided at the moment is because I'm factoring in everything that he's done for this forum.  Yes, this was badly thought out, and yes, there was admitable inconvenient timing, but timing alone isn't enough to base this on.  In fact, let's just throw the whole AF thing aside.  Let's not use that as reasoning on either side anymore, because it clearly works against Blade in this manner.  Let's just call it a joke in general.  Timing is what should be considered irrelevant here.  I don't consider that to be enough grounds to even demote him, let alone ban him.  Look at the big picture, not a particular part of this squabble.

Very well said, except maybe for the last part. I wouldn't call it a squabble, I prefer to think of it as an assesment to an event. Once all have spoken, and the ones who care about this forum, will read what's been said and not only decide where their loyalties lie but will learn a few things as well, not only about each other, but themselves aswell.

[Flipz]

I voted that Blade remain an Admin.  His technical expertise has undoubtedly improved this forum, and when he's not playing these pranks he's generally pretty responsible.  In addition, he is an all-around great guy.  So, as long as he doesn't do this again, I think he should stay.  I think MLNO would lose a lot more than it would gain if Blade were demoted or banned.

-Flipz