why the heck is Spkey banned? Do you think we can get her unbanned? What is with this rash of bans? Kate.. Spikey.. who's next?
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I must have been in bed so I don't know what happened but that's very disappointing to hear. I understand the need for moderation but when great members get banned it's really disturbing.
A couple of things.
1) The ban isn't permanent.
2) She earned it. I'm not the one that banned her but I read all of the posts and threads leading up to it and would have done the same thing.
Bottom line, for all users, no matter how long they've been around is this;
Moderators and Admins will, at times, make controversial decisions. We will, from time to time, close or delete threads that people are interested in. We will, from time to time, have to ban users for inappropriate actions (be they public or private). We will, from time to time, have to "be the bad guy" and deal with situations in ways that may not be popular.
When we have to do so, we do not want (and will not tolerate) people making a huge stink about it. We understand that people may have questions or may wish to attempt getting a decision reversed. We understand that some people will be very passionate about their beliefs and will get angry when certain decisions are made. We also understand that, many times, people don't know why things happen and just want an explanation.
When this happens, write a PM to a mod or to SJ. Be NICE and tell us what's on your mind. The key word, here, is NICE. If we are able to explain the situation, we will. If there's some piece of information we weren't aware of that changes the circumstances of the closing / banning / infraction / etc...We'll take that information in to consideration and adjust our actions accordingly. We realize that we are human and, as such, are fallible. We don't see EVERYTHING so if there's something you know that we may not, let us know and we'll see if we can work it out.
Here's what you CAN'T do, though. You can't have a public tantrum. You can't go around opening thread after thread after thread, screaming about how unfair things are and how the fascist regime is goose-stepping all over your parade.
Open one thread having a fit, it gets deleted...at the very least. Open a second one, a third one, a fourth one, a seventh one...Well, you get the point.
Let's just leave it alone, shall we? We have all had a tough couple of days and it would be nice to have peace. No poo-flinging, no freaking out, no yelling and swearing...Just peace.
1) The ban isn't permanent.
2) She earned it. I'm not the one that banned her but I read all of the posts and threads leading up to it and would have done the same thing.
Bottom line, for all users, no matter how long they've been around is this;
Moderators and Admins will, at times, make controversial decisions. We will, from time to time, close or delete threads that people are interested in. We will, from time to time, have to ban users for inappropriate actions (be they public or private). We will, from time to time, have to "be the bad guy" and deal with situations in ways that may not be popular.
When we have to do so, we do not want (and will not tolerate) people making a huge stink about it. We understand that people may have questions or may wish to attempt getting a decision reversed. We understand that some people will be very passionate about their beliefs and will get angry when certain decisions are made. We also understand that, many times, people don't know why things happen and just want an explanation.
When this happens, write a PM to a mod or to SJ. Be NICE and tell us what's on your mind. The key word, here, is NICE. If we are able to explain the situation, we will. If there's some piece of information we weren't aware of that changes the circumstances of the closing / banning / infraction / etc...We'll take that information in to consideration and adjust our actions accordingly. We realize that we are human and, as such, are fallible. We don't see EVERYTHING so if there's something you know that we may not, let us know and we'll see if we can work it out.
Here's what you CAN'T do, though. You can't have a public tantrum. You can't go around opening thread after thread after thread, screaming about how unfair things are and how the fascist regime is goose-stepping all over your parade.
Open one thread having a fit, it gets deleted...at the very least. Open a second one, a third one, a fourth one, a seventh one...Well, you get the point.
Let's just leave it alone, shall we? We have all had a tough couple of days and it would be nice to have peace. No poo-flinging, no freaking out, no yelling and swearing...Just peace.
I had no idea you were a mod, I just thought you were a 'スーパーモデレータ' since that is what it says under your name!
Looks like a loada blocks with hex in erm on my PC!
Looks like a loada blocks with hex in erm on my PC!
"We will, from time to time, close or delete threads that people are interested in."
I can understand from time to time however it has happened an awful lot here lately.
I can understand from time to time however it has happened an awful lot here lately.
Terraphon raised some very good points. If we speak to each other the way we'd like to be spoken to then we'll solve a lot of problems overnight imho..
It never was.
This forum is owned and operated by SJ. He makes the rules, we enforce them.
I would expect you to know the difference.
One of the problems is that the forum ran, unchecked, for a very long time. People got used to chaos and anarchy, all the while screaming that more moderation was needed.
Now there IS more moderation (yet NOTABLY less than at some OTHER forums I frequent) and people are complaining that there's moderation.
Again, though, the key is for everyone to handle their complaints, objections and suggestions in a reasonable manner. This thread is a PRIME example. A questions was asked, it's been answered and, thus far, everyone is being reasonable, calm, collected and adult about things. If everyone remains that way, this thread will NOT be locked, people will NOT be banned and we can all carry on. If people start with the sideways comments, the cries of "fascist" and the shenanigans again, though, it WILL be locked and then there'll be even MORE calamity.
And keep this in mind...This isn't any fun for us. We don't WANT to close threads. We don't WANT to ban people. We don't WANT to have to get involved. If people make us, though, we will.
Dumwaldos 7 day ban should be up tomorrow night. How long you think it will take him to get rebanned. With Spikey banned I give him an hour.
Can you PLEASE extend DW's ban just a little longer? It's been so quiet (relatively speaking) with him gone. And now with Spikey banned....... well, lets just say it would be well within keeping the peace to have him quiet for a bit longer!! LOLOL!!!!
Can you PLEASE extend DW's ban just a little longer? It's been so quiet (relatively speaking) with him gone. And now with Spikey banned....... well, lets just say it would be well within keeping the peace to have him quiet for a bit longer!! LOLOL!!!!
A Fortune Teller Ban.............. possibilities........ Banned for what you may do.
One question I asked Lu and she didnt know maybe you other Mods may have an idea. In the rules it says if you get banned and you think it unjust to PM SmokinJoe to possibly get the ban removed.
My question is..... How do you PM SmokinJoe if you are banned???
oh he is currently banned ? it was almost quiet in here. ok, the ban of the nun was abit upsetting. looked so much out of the blue.
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