- Joined
- Jun 30, 1998
- Location
- Bierland
Our forum is a magnet that attracts a myriad of personalities. A basic element of human nature is our emotions, and at times our emotions can get the best of us. When this happens, the best course of action is to respond like a Vulcan - but unfortunately, not many people have pointed ears here.
The moderators and I refuse to babysit grown adults, but we will step in when members flout the rules on harassment and flaming. The thing is, we cannot police the forum 24/7. It's usually after the smoke is clearing that the moderators and/or I can only come in and dish out spankings. This can be complex since some bad behavior stems from a build up of pressure which leads to a verbal explosion. It can be difficult and time consuming to sift through scores of threads to determine who is being abused and who is out of line.
POLICY HENCEFORTH
If someone has a go at you (you are flamed, harassed, mobbed or made to feel uncomfortable) we ask you to ignore the comment and report the post. This also goes for abusive PMs and inappropriate "thanking". The moderators and I will review the comment and decide how to proceed including taking whatever action is warranted against the member who is exhibiting unacceptable behavior. Actions may include "infractions", suspensions, spankings or banishments.
If however you choose not to report the post and respond to the offending post publicly, then you have assumed the responsibility for responding and waived your right to request moderator intervention. But please bear in mind that depending on how you respond, you too could receive a trip to the house of pain! In such an instance, the moderators or I will intervene as we see fit or when other members start to get fed up with it all. Whichever comes first!
For the benefit of the forum and those members who have no interest in watching people argue in public, we would prefer you to not rise to the bait, to report the post and let us deal with it.
Simply put - do not violate rule 1.1 - No "Flaming": Please do not post any messages that harass, insult, belittle, threaten or flame another member or guest. Abusive behavior will not be tolerated and your account may be suspended. Please refrain from potty mouth language.
If it happens to you: report it, don't participate in it.
The moderators and I refuse to babysit grown adults, but we will step in when members flout the rules on harassment and flaming. The thing is, we cannot police the forum 24/7. It's usually after the smoke is clearing that the moderators and/or I can only come in and dish out spankings. This can be complex since some bad behavior stems from a build up of pressure which leads to a verbal explosion. It can be difficult and time consuming to sift through scores of threads to determine who is being abused and who is out of line.
POLICY HENCEFORTH
If someone has a go at you (you are flamed, harassed, mobbed or made to feel uncomfortable) we ask you to ignore the comment and report the post. This also goes for abusive PMs and inappropriate "thanking". The moderators and I will review the comment and decide how to proceed including taking whatever action is warranted against the member who is exhibiting unacceptable behavior. Actions may include "infractions", suspensions, spankings or banishments.
If however you choose not to report the post and respond to the offending post publicly, then you have assumed the responsibility for responding and waived your right to request moderator intervention. But please bear in mind that depending on how you respond, you too could receive a trip to the house of pain! In such an instance, the moderators or I will intervene as we see fit or when other members start to get fed up with it all. Whichever comes first!
For the benefit of the forum and those members who have no interest in watching people argue in public, we would prefer you to not rise to the bait, to report the post and let us deal with it.
Simply put - do not violate rule 1.1 - No "Flaming": Please do not post any messages that harass, insult, belittle, threaten or flame another member or guest. Abusive behavior will not be tolerated and your account may be suspended. Please refrain from potty mouth language.
If it happens to you: report it, don't participate in it.