Worst. Idea. Ever.
Rules/Infractions Speak now or forever hold your peace.
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I think the points thing is a little silly.
It's an untested system for us, that's for sure, but probably worth a whirl.
It's just an easy way to keep track of things. NOthing more, nothing less.
Dave
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It's a definitive and measurable metric. So people can see what's happening.
Also note that in most cases a mod won't give an infraction unless the post has been reported. We don't read every thread.
If you don't report a thread it's doubtful anything will be done about it.
It's a definitive and measurable metric. So people can see what's happening.
Also note that in most cases a mod won't give an infraction unless the post has been reported. We don't read every thread.
If you don't report a thread it's doubtful anything will be done about it.[/QUOTE]
If using the points system, I'd suggest that the points disappear at a steady rate of 5 points per month or something similar. No sense in everyone just accumulating points - you'd end up with everyone eventually banned.
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doomdragon6
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It's a definitive and measurable metric. So people can see what's happening.
Also note that in most cases a mod won't give an infraction unless the post has been reported. We don't read every thread.
If you don't report a thread it's doubtful anything will be done about it.[/quote]
If using the points system, I'd suggest that the points disappear at a steady rate of 5 points per month or something similar. No sense in everyone just accumulating points - you'd end up with everyone eventually banned.[/QUOTE]
All points disappear at the end of the month.
It's a definitive and measurable metric. So people can see what's happening.
Also note that in most cases a mod won't give an infraction unless the post has been reported. We don't read every thread.
If you don't report a thread it's doubtful anything will be done about it.[/quote]
If using the points system, I'd suggest that the points disappear at a steady rate of 5 points per month or something similar. No sense in everyone just accumulating points - you'd end up with everyone eventually banned.[/QUOTE]
All points disappear at the end of the month.[/QUOTE]
I have the flu, brain not working
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Chazwozel
I hate to say it, but the ones already screaming oppression are probably folks we'd be better off without. It's painfully obvious that the current system is not working. The perception on the outside is short of killing another poster's family, nothing's going to happen to you on the forums. The poo-flinging has to stop sometime, and if reining it in drives a few away, so be it. We'll be healthier without them.
Dave
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Here's how the points work.
Any points you accrue leave in 30 days.
1/1/10 X gets 3 points
1/5/10 X gets 4 points (7 total) and gets 1 hour to think about things.
1/15/10 X gets 5 points (12 total) and has to go home for 24 hours.
He's good for the rest of the month.
2/1/10 3 points fall off (9 total)
2/5/10 4 points fall off (5 total)
2/6/10 X gets 5 points (10 total) and gets the 24 hour ban
2/15/10 5 points fall off (5 total)...
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And not a productive post, DA.
Any points you accrue leave in 30 days.
1/1/10 X gets 3 points
1/5/10 X gets 4 points (7 total) and gets 1 hour to think about things.
1/15/10 X gets 5 points (12 total) and has to go home for 24 hours.
He's good for the rest of the month.
2/1/10 3 points fall off (9 total)
2/5/10 4 points fall off (5 total)
2/6/10 X gets 5 points (10 total) and gets the 24 hour ban
2/15/10 5 points fall off (5 total)...
---------- Post added at 11:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:37 AM ----------
And not a productive post, DA.
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Silvanesti
I think it might help. At the least it couldn't hurt. I hate the idea of this place fading out.
If I may ask, will infraction points and/or bans be revealed publicly? As I mentioned in the other thread, sometimes it's good for people to be able to see the system working. Previously, when moderation was generally done privately through deletions and PMs (apart from the occasional colored text, of course), sometimes I got the impression not much moderating was going on.
They kind of have to be public. Because if they aren't, people are gonna ask.
Maybe at a certain threshold...? Like, I don't need to know everytime someone hotlinks an image, for example, but if someone gets a month or more, it might be nice to know.
They kind of have to be public. Because if they aren't, people are gonna ask.[/QUOTE]
I would think so too. Otherwise someone getting a ban might seem like it happened out of nowhere.
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SeraRelm
Hey Dave, do I get free nights and weekends and texting with this plan?
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SeraRelm
Man, I hate Sprint!
Cajungal
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The points ARE a little strange, but this way everyone gets the same chances. We don't have the power to just say, "I've had enough of _____, you get a temp ban." It's very different, but I like that we can measure it out fairly.
I frankly don't always care if someone says they don't understand why a thread got moved, as long as it doesn't erupt into "you're full of shit, this is stupid, etc etc." I understand why it's there, because then maybe the thread won't be derailed into why it moved and why we're wrong for moving it.
I really don't think it's gonna be as different as some are saying. Most people here are cool, and most things can be resolved with no problem at all. I'm glad we're trying this out.
I frankly don't always care if someone says they don't understand why a thread got moved, as long as it doesn't erupt into "you're full of shit, this is stupid, etc etc." I understand why it's there, because then maybe the thread won't be derailed into why it moved and why we're wrong for moving it.
I really don't think it's gonna be as different as some are saying. Most people here are cool, and most things can be resolved with no problem at all. I'm glad we're trying this out.
So when is this getting implemented, I need to know, I have a couple posts to make
I don't think that would be a problem. The mods are pretty good at separating personal from bizznuss.
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makare
I think rule one should be amended to say “Anyone posting images, either photographic or drawn, of boys and girls who appear underage in sexual or suggestive situations, OR tell stories or events that advocate child pornography or sexual abuse… This is non-negotiable”
It seems like a pretty cut and dry rule but we do have some people on here who like certain media that can tiptoe across that line mostly by saying “they may look young but they aren’t” etc. If the rule is more specific there is less wiggle room. If the issue is appealing to people visiting they aren’t going to take the time to find out if an image that appears to be child porn technically is or isn’t.
otherwise i like the rules alot.
You get the makare stamp of approval.
It seems like a pretty cut and dry rule but we do have some people on here who like certain media that can tiptoe across that line mostly by saying “they may look young but they aren’t” etc. If the rule is more specific there is less wiggle room. If the issue is appealing to people visiting they aren’t going to take the time to find out if an image that appears to be child porn technically is or isn’t.
otherwise i like the rules alot.
You get the makare stamp of approval.
We call this the "no Anime/Manga" rule.
We call this the "no Anime/Manga" rule.[/QUOTE]
"She's 18, we swear! She only looks 10!"
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