GDKT Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I am new here, and while browsing many old topics I often see members who are banned. Now, being banned isn't a new concept to me--I've used many forums before this. But generally I associate bannings with obscenely offensive or rude behavior. All of the posts I have seen from these banned members have been very normal posts--many respectful and insightful ones. I'm aware that it's possible that at some later time, they did do something horrible... I guess I just find that hard to believe. So what's the deal with all the banned members around here? Are people pulling a "Judas" after posting good things for a long time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Some of the bans happen because of what has transpired beyond the more visible forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Maybe some of them broke the rules of "Not speaking against the LDS church" and eventurally did not relent and got the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 there is really a quota the mods have to meet or we don't get paid. 3 infractions and 1 banning every three months. at the end of each quarter we just start making up reasons to ban ppl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanFool Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Sometimes too, the offensive posts are removed. I always try to figure out why people are banned, and I end up giving up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarginOfError Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I am new here, and while browsing many old topics I often see members who are banned. Now, being banned isn't a new concept to me--I've used many forums before this. But generally I associate bannings with obscenely offensive or rude behavior. All of the posts I have seen from these banned members have been very normal posts--many respectful and insightful ones. I'm aware that it's possible that at some later time, they did do something horrible... I guess I just find that hard to believe.So what's the deal with all the banned members around here? Are people pulling a "Judas" after posting good things for a long time?Some of the more recent ones, it seems, had taken it upon themselves to call out the mods for "not doing their job," and liked to be vocal about it. In each instance, they were reminded that if they had a problem with the moderating team, they should take it up in private. Then the individuals would claim that their right to free speech was being violated. That usually results in the moderators exercising their right to free speech by pasting a BANNED notice next to the user's name.The moderators here are fantastic. Play nice and they'll take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Maybe some of them broke the rules of "Not speaking against the LDS church" and eventurally did not relent and got the boot.Actually, they broke the rules of "Not speaking against the licking cow" and eventually did not relent and got the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 there is really a quota the mods have to meet or we don't get paid. 3 infractions and 1 banning every three months. at the end of each quarter we just start making up reasons to ban ppl.And actually, I'm a little low on my quota. Will anyone help me out and volunteer for an infraction or even a banning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDKT Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Might as well ban me, I just barely joined so my account isn't worth much, I'll just make a new one if someone needs it for the quota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 And actually, I'm a little low on my quota. Will anyone help me out and volunteer for an infraction or even a banning?How about those without vowels in their name? Edit:Might as well ban me, I just barely joined so my account isn't worth much, I'll just make a new one if someone needs it for the quota.How convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 And actually, I'm a little low on my quota. Will anyone help me out and volunteer for an infraction or even a banning?Can we volunteer other people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCraig Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I love you Beefche. Have I told you how totally awesome you are lately? Oh, one thing I forgot to mention. Pam is my hero. (do I now have banned by my name??, I can't see) why doesn't my login/password work any more?? HEY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I love you Beefche. Have I told you how totally awesome you are lately? Oh, one thing I forgot to mention. Pam is my hero. (do I now have banned by my name??, I can't see) why doesn't my login/password work any more?? HEY!!!Only lately? I've only been awesome lately???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCraig Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 No, you have ALWAYS been totally awseome. I just haven't TOLD you that lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) I suspect one poster (who's name is a form of frozen moisture we ask for in our winter prayers) will be missed by many. Edited August 13, 2010 by Moksha who knows what Moksha was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I suspect one poster (who's name is a form of frozen moisture we ask for in our winter prayers) will be missed by many. I didn't know Snow was banned! When did this happen?M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanFool Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I didn't know Snow was banned! When did this happen?I noticed this and wondered myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahone Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) I didn't know Snow was banned! When did this happen?M.A better question is, when the heck did this happen:wow... she must have been part of a conspiracy with snow. Edited August 13, 2010 by Mahone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 A better question is, when the heck did this happen:wow... she must have been part of a conspiracy with snow. Or maybe this is how moderators take vacation.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Only lately? I've only been awesome lately???? Do you need new reading glasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 A better question is, when the heck did this happen:wow... she must have been part of a conspiracy with snow. Hey that's not fair to do my little thing and turn it around on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 The moderators here are fantastic. Play nice and they'll take care of you.Here's your gold star, MOE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 If you are going to give him gold stars...give him something useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa569 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Maybe some of them broke the rules of "Not speaking against the LDS church" and eventurally did not relent and got the boot.As far as speaking against the church goes, I think its reasonable to allow people say, "I disagree with the LDS gospel because ______."There are people of other religions (or no religion) here, and we're not all going to have the same opinion. But we also have the right to say what we think-- as long as we do so in a grown-up way, without intention of picking on the mods, insulting people, or starting fights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 If he wears those, will he have to sing "Philadelphia Freedom?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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