28 May 15, 11:38PM
(This post was last modified: 28 May 15, 11:42PM by 1Cap.
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"@1Cap it's a hard job, and I understand that. Dedication and consistency is a big part of our mindset here, and if you do not have those, this might not be the right thing for you to be spending your time with. Hopefully above all else you will enjoy yourself here and valiantly work hard at your new position! I wish you all the best of luck, and if ever there is a problem, don't hesitate to let us know."
I will.
I will.
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SpoilerA: POLICY
We operate a three strike user discipline system.
A strike should be issued upon a ‘serious’ contravention of our rules, but not a single infraction violation, following staff discussion. We will issue a maximum of three strikes. One strike will be removed for each 3 month period in which users do not incur another. If a situation arises where a user is issued with a 4th strike, subject to staff discussion, they should be banned , permanently.
Temporary bans will be administered at administrator discretion.
B: FLAMING
A flame is an insult or slur directed to a member. Listed below are our definitions of "flames":
• Insults - Any type of insult directed from one member to another member. Please remember though that there is a big difference between "criticising" and "insulting".
• Sexual Slurs - Any type of sexual slur directed from one member to another member, whether it'd be describing explicit sexual behaviours involving the member being flamed, or typing sexually explicit slurs using the likeness of the member being flamed.
• Racial Slurs - Any type of slur directed from one member to another member, regarding their ethnic background, or insulting a specific ethnic background in general.
• Homo/bisexual Slurs - Any type of homo/bisexual slur directed from one member to another member, whether it'd be false claims that the member being flamed is a homo/bisexual, or mocking a homo/bisexual member for their sexual preference- this does not cover someone expressing an opinion about sexuality in general, though negative discussion about somebody’s sexual orientation is generally looked down upon. Mind you, this also goes for homosexuals criticising heterosexual behaviours.
• It is important to remember that it is the moderator's discretion as to what is classified as a "flame". If you would like another moderator to review something that you may feel is a flame, please feel free to contact them. Flaming is generally unacceptable and users doing it should be ‘verbally’ warned in public. Continued abuse following a ‘verbal’ warning should lead to one ‘official warning’ via PM, which is one strike.
C: TROLLING
Trolling can be a little harder to spot and is usually identified as a comment intended to antagonise another person. When a member makes a post knowing full well it will lead to an argument, for example, or makes subtle flames intended to provoke anger in other users. Trolls should be administered an infraction notice and repeated abuse in this manner should lead to the administering of an ‘official warning’ and one strike on their record.
D: SPAM
Spam is something that every forum has its problems with and unfortunately we’re no exception. Again, what is considered spam can depend on moderator discretion, but generally is any of the following.
• Off Topic replies- If a user posts a message that has absolutely nothing to do with the subject/content of a thread, it will be considered spam. This doesn’t necessarily have to be deleted, but it is the preferred choice, followed by a PM to the user whose post has been removed.
• Person-to-Person conversation- adding messages to a thread with personal messages directed between members is also spamming, unless they directly involve the subject at hand, so while users can ‘talk to each other’ in posts, they should be doing so with relation to the topic of the thread.
• Single word/One Sentence/Non-Contributive replies- Users often reply to posts with single words or a short sentence which really add no content to the discussion. 'Me too'/'I agree' and other short messages such as this will be considered as spam, and treated in the same manner as off topic replies.
• Bumping dead/old threads- Threads that have not been replied to in months are considered 'dead' and should not be resurrected. Again moderator discretion can apply here, if a user bumps a thread that hasn’t been responded to in 4 months, but adds a constructive response which relates to previous discussion, you may choose to leave the thread open.
• Excessive linking to other sites- See ‘Advertising’ for more extensive discussion. Linking to other sites for the sole purpose of personal promotion is forbidden at the moment (though the guild forum is subject to its own rules). Linking to sites to provide more information in relation to a thread’s topic is acceptable.
E: ADVERTISING
Advertising is generally when someone posts a thread linking to their own site or a product, but with no real intention other than to give that link coverage. We don’t allow that here, obviously and general procedure is to remove the link from the post and/or lock the thread at your own discretion. We do though allow users to post links when they are relevant to the subject of the thread, such as linking to a topic elsewhere dealing with the same subject, or linking to an article when posting news and so on. (Exceptions might be in place when an affiliate posts a thread advertising a new feature or news relating to their website, if in doubt contact an administrator..)
F: RELIGION/POLITICS
Due to the constant degradation of religious and political discussions into argumentative flame-fests, they are currently banned . If a user posts a thread explicitly orientated to discussing religion/politics or aspects of it, the thread should be closed down with a note [See public forum guidelines not ready yet]. Minor exceptions to this rule include threads in which users express good wishes for a religious holiday, such as Christmas. But, if such a thread degrades into a serious discussion with the potential for argument, it should also be locked down.
We operate a three strike user discipline system.
A strike should be issued upon a ‘serious’ contravention of our rules, but not a single infraction violation, following staff discussion. We will issue a maximum of three strikes. One strike will be removed for each 3 month period in which users do not incur another. If a situation arises where a user is issued with a 4th strike, subject to staff discussion, they should be banned , permanently.
Temporary bans will be administered at administrator discretion.
B: FLAMING
A flame is an insult or slur directed to a member. Listed below are our definitions of "flames":
• Insults - Any type of insult directed from one member to another member. Please remember though that there is a big difference between "criticising" and "insulting".
• Sexual Slurs - Any type of sexual slur directed from one member to another member, whether it'd be describing explicit sexual behaviours involving the member being flamed, or typing sexually explicit slurs using the likeness of the member being flamed.
• Racial Slurs - Any type of slur directed from one member to another member, regarding their ethnic background, or insulting a specific ethnic background in general.
• Homo/bisexual Slurs - Any type of homo/bisexual slur directed from one member to another member, whether it'd be false claims that the member being flamed is a homo/bisexual, or mocking a homo/bisexual member for their sexual preference- this does not cover someone expressing an opinion about sexuality in general, though negative discussion about somebody’s sexual orientation is generally looked down upon. Mind you, this also goes for homosexuals criticising heterosexual behaviours.
• It is important to remember that it is the moderator's discretion as to what is classified as a "flame". If you would like another moderator to review something that you may feel is a flame, please feel free to contact them. Flaming is generally unacceptable and users doing it should be ‘verbally’ warned in public. Continued abuse following a ‘verbal’ warning should lead to one ‘official warning’ via PM, which is one strike.
C: TROLLING
Trolling can be a little harder to spot and is usually identified as a comment intended to antagonise another person. When a member makes a post knowing full well it will lead to an argument, for example, or makes subtle flames intended to provoke anger in other users. Trolls should be administered an infraction notice and repeated abuse in this manner should lead to the administering of an ‘official warning’ and one strike on their record.
D: SPAM
Spam is something that every forum has its problems with and unfortunately we’re no exception. Again, what is considered spam can depend on moderator discretion, but generally is any of the following.
• Off Topic replies- If a user posts a message that has absolutely nothing to do with the subject/content of a thread, it will be considered spam. This doesn’t necessarily have to be deleted, but it is the preferred choice, followed by a PM to the user whose post has been removed.
• Person-to-Person conversation- adding messages to a thread with personal messages directed between members is also spamming, unless they directly involve the subject at hand, so while users can ‘talk to each other’ in posts, they should be doing so with relation to the topic of the thread.
• Single word/One Sentence/Non-Contributive replies- Users often reply to posts with single words or a short sentence which really add no content to the discussion. 'Me too'/'I agree' and other short messages such as this will be considered as spam, and treated in the same manner as off topic replies.
• Bumping dead/old threads- Threads that have not been replied to in months are considered 'dead' and should not be resurrected. Again moderator discretion can apply here, if a user bumps a thread that hasn’t been responded to in 4 months, but adds a constructive response which relates to previous discussion, you may choose to leave the thread open.
• Excessive linking to other sites- See ‘Advertising’ for more extensive discussion. Linking to other sites for the sole purpose of personal promotion is forbidden at the moment (though the guild forum is subject to its own rules). Linking to sites to provide more information in relation to a thread’s topic is acceptable.
E: ADVERTISING
Advertising is generally when someone posts a thread linking to their own site or a product, but with no real intention other than to give that link coverage. We don’t allow that here, obviously and general procedure is to remove the link from the post and/or lock the thread at your own discretion. We do though allow users to post links when they are relevant to the subject of the thread, such as linking to a topic elsewhere dealing with the same subject, or linking to an article when posting news and so on. (Exceptions might be in place when an affiliate posts a thread advertising a new feature or news relating to their website, if in doubt contact an administrator..)
F: RELIGION/POLITICS
Due to the constant degradation of religious and political discussions into argumentative flame-fests, they are currently banned . If a user posts a thread explicitly orientated to discussing religion/politics or aspects of it, the thread should be closed down with a note [See public forum guidelines not ready yet]. Minor exceptions to this rule include threads in which users express good wishes for a religious holiday, such as Christmas. But, if such a thread degrades into a serious discussion with the potential for argument, it should also be locked down.