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Мишель Send message Joined: 26 Nov 13 Posts: 3073 Credit: 87,868 RAC: 0 |
Es, you may have missed the worst of porn and advertising spam because we jump on it pretty rapidly. Well, just to comment on the things in bold, but this is the internet and this is a politics forum we are talking about. The topics being discussed here have a tendency to inflame others, even when its not intended. Just start talking about abortion, gay rights or creationism and you can be sure at least a few people are going to get pissed off. I think SETI is lucky in that sense because it attracts like minded people (at least to some degree) so the divergence between peoples views is not as extreme as on other forums, but still, politics and religion tend to rouse peoples passion. Also, listening to other people can be pretty hard, especially if you completely disagree with that person and think they are completely wrong. And even if you listen, there is no guarantee that you take something out of it, resulting in people repeating arguments over and over again. Its kinda what comes with being on an internet forum. And just wondering, but how do you guys get spam (I assume they are bots) if users need to have an RAC of 1 before they get posting permission. Or is it just in the Q&A section? |
OzzFan Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 |
And just wondering, but how do you guys get spam (I assume they are bots) if users need to have an RAC of 1 before they get posting permission. Or is it just in the Q&A section? Just the Q&A section. Before the RAC requirement some 9 years ago, the spam used to be rampant on all sections, hence the requirement was put in place, as most spammers are not going to bother signing up and attaching a computer just to do their dirty work. It was decided to leave Q&A to 0 RAC because that is the place to go if you can't get things working right and need assistance. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Es, you may have missed the worst of porn and advertising spam because we jump on it pretty rapidly. So the current system works then. As to trolling, its a hard call, and is more the persistence of posting of abusive comments, multiple statements that are known to inflame others, repeated posting exactly the same material that has already been taken down and not being prepared to listen to another's side in a debate. You may have strong views on a number of subjects, but in general you, an most other posters, manage to put those views over without abusing others. I've been accused quite strongly in the past of being a troll by people who really couldn't understand how someone could hold the opinions I do. I would be wary of judging someone else. Reality Internet Personality |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Meow, you really have got your claws into me at the moment! Ok I'm big enough to take it. Its only because I care. It wasn't your wish before when you were on the receiving end. What's the difference now? I'm quite touched by the leniency given to serial offenders. I think it shows a certain maturity in the moderation policy that recognises that there are some people here with special needs (alcohol addiction, mental problems, loneliness, republicans etc...) and who judges what is a deliberate troll? I see people. Lots of people think the opinions I actually hold are trolling. They're not, but people who don't agree with me see it like that Some people do, some people don't. Who is to judge? To change the rules to exclude one particular poster that you don't like is wrong and will have unforeseen consequences. Exactly. Perhaps I am not understanding who this is aimed at dealing with. Maybe there is some poster here who I am not aware of because they are always modded before I see their posts? ... In fact the one person who is repeatedly banned for being offensive has one of the highest RACs Shouldn't people be judged on their behaviour, not their ability to have a computer farm? Reality Internet Personality |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
Meow, you really have got your claws into me at the moment! Ok I'm big enough to take it. Which is why I prefer the sysytem we have in place now. Those who misuse the privalage get a post hidden, A timeout or a ban. We all know the rules. Abuse them, Well you know what will happen. And that goes for a 1 RAC to a billion RAC member. [/quote] Old James |
MOMMY: He is MAKING ME Read His Posts Thoughts and Prayers. GOoD Thoughts and GOoD Prayers. HATERWORLD Vs THOUGHTs and PRAYERs World. It Is a BATTLE ROYALE. Nobody LOVEs Me. Everybody HATEs Me. Why Don't I Go Eat Worms. Tasty Treats are Wormy Meat. Yes Send message Joined: 16 Jun 02 Posts: 6895 Credit: 6,588,977 RAC: 0 |
Quote this and Give Ten Plus Ones(+1} from 10 Different People(Ten Seperate Posts/Replies and I WILL LEAVE SETI at Home Forums, As Did VBbobier. Put Up or Shut Up. ' ' May we All have a METAMORPHOSIS. REASON. GOoD JUDGEMENT and LOVE and ORDER!!!!! |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
Quote this and Give Ten Plus Ones(+1} from 10 Different People(Ten Seperate Posts/Replies and I WILL LEAVE SETI at Home Forums, As Did VBbobier. If you leave seti@home I will give 1000k + pluses. [/quote] Old James |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 35186 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
+ 1,000,000,000 Cheers. |
Мишель Send message Joined: 26 Nov 13 Posts: 3073 Credit: 87,868 RAC: 0 |
Since we are discussing moderation, I have a question. Do entire topics get hidden? And if they do, do the people who posted in that topic receive a moderation notice like when only single posts get hidden? Just wondering. |
MOMMY: He is MAKING ME Read His Posts Thoughts and Prayers. GOoD Thoughts and GOoD Prayers. HATERWORLD Vs THOUGHTs and PRAYERs World. It Is a BATTLE ROYALE. Nobody LOVEs Me. Everybody HATEs Me. Why Don't I Go Eat Worms. Tasty Treats are Wormy Meat. Yes Send message Joined: 16 Jun 02 Posts: 6895 Credit: 6,588,977 RAC: 0 |
But if you are staying, you will find that if you stop this childish gobbledegook, you might get a better response from the rest of us. ROTFLMAO. I'm SO ACHING, DEEP INSIDE fO Better Responses. The Point with VB is, EveryThang Disappeared 'bout 'em. Nothing Remains. Get it? Good. The Responses to Me Proves EveryONe in Some Way, is A POS Nasty mO fO. You Know, HuWoMan Like. So Sweet to See. Gooba Gaaba Tea Party fO evA Oh yeah, and I Know Seperate is spelled Separate. ' ' May we All have a METAMORPHOSIS. REASON. GOoD JUDGEMENT and LOVE and ORDER!!!!! |
Мишель Send message Joined: 26 Nov 13 Posts: 3073 Credit: 87,868 RAC: 0 |
The rules around here are that we are not allowed to discuss specific moderation actions, but we can comment upon general moderation policy, and suggest alternatives and possible enhancements. My bad. Ive edited the post to make it not about a specific moderator action. Now I'm just wondering if entire threads sometimes get hidden and whether people who posted in such a thread would receive notice. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
... We at least are agreed then. No need for a new minimum or maximum RAC or star donation to post here. The mods are hear to manage those that don't play well with others. Reality Internet Personality |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
But if you are staying, you will find that if you stop this childish gobbledegook, you might get a better response from the rest of us. This forum isn't a popularity contest. If you're looking for affirmation, this isn't the place to get it. Freedom of speech is a double edged sword. You can say whatever you want, and we can say whatever we want about what you say. If none of the responses are what you are hoping for, maybe the problem isn't us. Reality Internet Personality |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34054 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 35186 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
Well stated Esmé:) +1 Cheers. |
MOMMY: He is MAKING ME Read His Posts Thoughts and Prayers. GOoD Thoughts and GOoD Prayers. HATERWORLD Vs THOUGHTs and PRAYERs World. It Is a BATTLE ROYALE. Nobody LOVEs Me. Everybody HATEs Me. Why Don't I Go Eat Worms. Tasty Treats are Wormy Meat. Yes Send message Joined: 16 Jun 02 Posts: 6895 Credit: 6,588,977 RAC: 0 |
If none of the responses are what you are hoping for, maybe the problem isn't us. The Responses and Your Responses, are EXACTLY The Way, I Plan them tO Be. fO shO fO evA ' ' May we All have a METAMORPHOSIS. REASON. GOoD JUDGEMENT and LOVE and ORDER!!!!! |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34054 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Мишель Send message Joined: 26 Nov 13 Posts: 3073 Credit: 87,868 RAC: 0 |
Who are you? God? Surely God can type in a way that is not a pain to read. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 35186 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
Who are you? God? 1 would think so, though we'll never know for sure. Cheers. |
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