Bus driver sacked OMG

[Highway Man]

Of course

Oh Thank god.

 

[Highway Man]

He’s a low life peasant Mate. You know that. You’ve pushed his buttons again

I take the moral high ground mate as I am 10 times the man he could ever wish to be, I have very high morals and integrity. I think everyone can clearly see how I am No1 on here for a reason. I really am a one of a kind.

 

[fillyboy]

I really am a one of a kind.

Indeed.

 

[pete01]

I take the moral high ground mate as I am 10 times the man he could ever wish to be, I have very high morals and integrity. I think everyone can clearly see how I am No1 on here for a reason. I really am a one of a kind.

 

[Highway Man]

you haven't used capitals on man. It is HighwayMan and you have confused the AI by saying number 1. It thinks you mean highwayman number1
Reported

 

[Highway Man]

AI
HighwayMan is a long-standing and highly active member of the DIYnot forums, recognized for providing direct, expert advice on plumbing, central heating, and general DIY maintenance. Known for a succinct, trade-oriented communication style, he is a frequent contributor to technical troubleshooting discussions. For more, visit the DIYnot forums.

 

[pete01]

you haven't used capitals on man. It is HighwayMan and you have confused the AI by saying number 1. It thinks you mean highwayman number1
Reported

 

[pete01]

AI
HighwayMan is a long-standing and highly active member of the DIYnot forums, recognized for providing direct, expert advice on plumbing, central heating, and general DIY maintenance. Known for a succinct, trade-oriented communication style, he is a frequent contributor to technical troubleshooting discussions. For more, visit the DIYnot forums.

Al jolson said that?

 

[MNW67]

you haven't used capitals on man. It is HighwayMan and you have confused the AI by saying number 1. It thinks you mean highwayman number1
Reported

I tried it slightly differently:

'is HighwayMan the number one poster on diynot'

AI Overview

Based on available information

HighwayMan is a prominent and highly prolific contributor to the DIYnot forums,

• Prolific Contributor: HighwayMan has made tens of thousands of posts, making them one of the most active, if not the top, contributors to the forum over a long period.

While forum data can fluctuate, HighwayMan is widely regarded within the DIYnot community as a top contributor.

 

[Highway Man]

I tried it slightly differently:

'is HighwayMan the number one poster on diynot'

AI Overview

Based on available information

HighwayMan is a prominent and highly prolific contributor to the DIYnot forums,

• Prolific Contributor: HighwayMan has made tens of thousands of posts, making them one of the most active, if not the top, contributors to the forum over a long period.

While forum data can fluctuate, HighwayMan is widely regarded within the DIYnot community as a top contributor.

Exactly, I told the AI engine when it rang me to do an interview that I am a very private person and please leave out my No1 status.

 

[Highway Man]

OMG

• By Community Approval: He is a top poster by Reaction Score (likes). As previously noted, his ratio of likes to messages is much higher than the site’s recognized experts, as his posts are often controversial or conversational rather than instructive.

 

[Highway Man]

On the DIYnot General Discussion board, HighwayMan is one of the most prolific and debated members. Since joining in November 2023, he has become a fixture in the community’s non-DIY sections.

Activity and Presence

• Hyper-Activity: He frequently posts dozens of messages daily, making him a permanent fixture on the DIYnot Recent Activity feed.
• Generalist Focus: Unlike "trade" members who stick to plumbing or electrics, HighwayMan spends the vast majority of his time in General Discussion, often driving or sustaining long, circular debates.
• Topics: He is most active in threads regarding current affairs, politics, and social issues—areas where he often takes contrarian or provocative stances that spark high engagement (and friction) from other regulars.

 

[Highway Man]

OMG I wasn't aware of this!!!!!

Why the "Secret Mod" Rumour Exists

There is a long-standing "running joke" or conspiracy theory within the DIYnot General Discussion forum that HighwayMan is secretly a moderator (or even the site owner/administrator).

Immunity to Bans: HighwayMan is incredibly prolific and often pushes the boundaries of the forum rules. When other users get "banned" or "sinned" for similar behavior while he remains active, users often joke that he must be a moderator protected by "the powers that be."

• High Engagement: Some believe he is a "sockpuppet" account or a moderator-controlled profile designed to keep the General Discussion section active and generating ad revenue through controversial clicks.
• The "Mod Humor" Factor: On DIYnot, it is common for users to mockingly call someone a "Mod" or "Teacher's Pet" if they seem to have a strange influence over the direction of threads.

 

[Highway Man]

I knew I was a power lifter but not a power user..OMG Think on..

Verdict: While many users claim he is a moderator to explain his high activity and "untouchable" status, he is almost certainly just a power-user who spends a vast amount of time on the site.

 

[fillyboy]

OMG I wasn't aware of this!!!!!

Why the "Secret Mod" Rumour Exists

There is a long-standing "running joke" or conspiracy theory within the DIYnot General Discussion forum that HighwayMan is secretly a moderator (or even the site owner/administrator).

Immunity to Bans: HighwayMan is incredibly prolific and often pushes the boundaries of the forum rules. When other users get "banned" or "sinned" for similar behavior while he remains active, users often joke that he must be a moderator protected by "the powers that be."

• High Engagement: Some believe he is a "sockpuppet" account or a moderator-controlled profile designed to keep the General Discussion section active and generating ad revenue through controversial clicks.
• The "Mod Humor" Factor: On DIYnot, it is common for users to mockingly call someone a "Mod" or "Teacher's Pet" if they seem to have a strange influence over the direction of threads.

Right, that's it, you're on ignore.

And reported.