AZ Time-Out?

Greg · Jun 11, 2009

Well, since it seems like some members can't help but act like children, perhaps we should consider dealing with them like children. What are some thoughts about instituting an AZ "time-out", or temporary ban? I'm thinking about a month. We never like to have to make a decision whether or not to permanently ban members and this might be a good way to handle those instances that are in a grey area.

Thoughts?

deadheadskier · Jun 11, 2009

I'm thinking fines to continue posting. Put the coin in a pool for lift tickets to be raffled off amongst the fine, upstanding respectful posters here.

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jun 11, 2009

Definitely..people should be accountable for what they post and if they can not post in a mature manner and stay on-topic..they should have a time out..

Come on guys..play nice!!!

Paul · Jun 11, 2009

Wow, if you think things are (or get) that bad then why not? Most Forums have some type of bannination policy, although true internet trolls tend to wear them as a badge of honor. I think this community is strong enough to weed them out, though and not let them use that as encouragement.

I would suggest some type of warning progression (3 strikes, percent etc...) and also that a ban whether permanent or temporary be done after a consortium of Admin/Moderators. I wouldn't give Mods the power to ban on their own.

Aside from those thoughts, it's your sandbox Greg, and we like playing in it, and will (hopefully) respect your rules while doing so. If you think it will help, what the hell, go for it.

Paul · Jun 11, 2009

Duh... fergot to vote...

Who voted no? :stirpot:

Dr Skimeister · Jun 11, 2009

I'm hoping to get the action on the pool on who would be the first to have to sit in the corner with the dunce cap on.

severine · Jun 11, 2009

Paul said:
Wow, if you think things are (or get) that bad then why not? Most Forums have some type of bannination policy, although true internet trolls tend to wear them as a badge of honor. I think this community is strong enough to weed them out, though and not let them use that as encouragement.

I would suggest some type of warning progression (3 strikes, percent etc...) and also that a ban whether permanent or temporary be done after a consortium of Admin/Moderators. I wouldn't give Mods the power to ban on their own.

Aside from those thoughts, it's your sandbox Greg, and we like playing in it, and will (hopefully) respect your rules while doing so. If you think it will help, what the hell, go for it.

Yeah, that.

I belong to other forums that have a 3 strikes then you're out for a month.

Paul · Jun 11, 2009

Dr Skimeister said:
I'm hoping to get the action on the pool on who would be the first to have to sit in the corner with the dunce cap on.

That might be better than a ban.

Or just change avatar and description to "Toolbox" that was awesome.

Paul · Jun 11, 2009

severine said:
Yeah, that.

I belong to other forums that have a 3 strikes then you're out for a month.

I belong to one that they had to do a "Warning Level" that was actually published on your info to let everyone know what kind aof a troll you are. It had 10% increments but how much it went up depended on the severity of the offence.

bvibert · Jun 11, 2009

Paul said:
Duh... fergot to vote...

Who voted no?

You can see who voted for what.

bvibert · Jun 11, 2009

Paul said:
I would suggest some type of warning progression (3 strikes, percent etc...) and also that a ban whether permanent or temporary be done after a consortium of Admin/Moderators. I wouldn't give Mods the power to ban on their own.

We have a system like that in place already.

Paul · Jun 11, 2009

bvibert said:
You can see who voted for what.

I know

bvibert said:
We have a system like that in place already.

Figured as much, but since I was throwing $.02 in anyway, why not bump it to a nickel?

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jun 11, 2009

Paul said:
Duh... fergot to vote...

Who voted no?

I voted No...I miss Snowman..I like how the internet is a giant free-for-all!!!

highpeaksdrifter · Jun 11, 2009

Greg said:
Well, since it seems like some members can't help but act like children, perhaps we should consider dealing with them like children. What are some thoughts about instituting an AZ "time-out", or temporary ban? I'm thinking about a month. We never like to have to make a decision whether or not to permanently ban members and this might be a good way to handle those instances that are in a grey area.

Thoughts?

My thought is I didn't know there was a problem.

highpeaksdrifter · Jun 11, 2009

GrilledSteezeSandwich said:
I voted No...I miss Snowman..I like how the internet is a giant free-for-all!!!

I agree, not about Snowman cause I don't really know who he is/was, I mean the free for all part.

Greg · Jun 11, 2009

highpeaksdrifter said:
My thought is I didn't know there was a problem.

Well, we've been getting complaints.

RootDKJ · Jun 11, 2009

I don't really care. I find it humerous when things get out of control or as Greg put it..."members are acting like children" but I wouldn't miss it either.

Maybe we could publicly flog folks (not literally of course). Kinda like the toolbox, but an icon in replacement of an avatar & peaks for 1st, 2nd and 3rd strike?

bvibert · Jun 11, 2009

There are plenty of places for free-for-all behavior. AZ, isn't one of them. I'm all for having a little fun and all, but that doesn't mean that this has to be romper room.

highpeaksdrifter · Jun 11, 2009

I hope 2knees responds to this thread with his thoughts. He likes flame wars and all around busting chops as much as anyone who has ever posted here, yet he is also in the inner circle of the Sundown crew who are the movers and shakers of this forum.

What say you Pat?

highpeaksdrifter · Jun 11, 2009

bvibert said:
There are plenty of places for free-for-all behavior. AZ, isn't one of them. I'm all for having a little fun and all, but that doesn't mean that this has to be romper room.

It's been way, way worse then this. How about the time when Greg got into a multi day flame war with that dude who is a racer from PA. That spread from here to the PA forum and into Kzone too I think. That was nasty.

That's just one example and there has been plenty of others.

So what am I missing? How about somebody spells it out for me?

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