AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on May 29, 2011 20:41:16 GMT -5
Three points about the CoC change regarding private messages:
Abusive private messages should not be a way to do an end-run around the CoC because they are not posted on the board.
People should know better than to think anything they write in an electronic format might not be shared.
But the icing on the cake is that I got banned BEFORE the code of conduct was changed to prevent exposing the above referenced abuses. So, we can now send abusive private messages that would otherwise violate the CoC if posted to a thread, and if the recipient says anything about it- they get banned. Makes sense to me.
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Post by chiver78 on May 29, 2011 20:46:44 GMT -5
whoa...what the hell happened in here while I was away for a couple days? I popped in once or twice, but definitely missed all of this. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/yikes.png)
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❤ mollymouser ❤
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on May 29, 2011 20:46:59 GMT -5
Paul, this thread isn't especially helpful. If you want to discuss the change in the CoC with moonbeam, please do so in an appropriate venue.
Hint: Your Money isn't it.
Locking this thread. Do not start another one on this topic. Please contact Moonbeam to discuss this.
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Post by moon/Laura on May 29, 2011 21:17:51 GMT -5
Three points about the CoC change regarding private messages: Abusive private messages should not be a way to do an end-run around the CoC because they are not posted on the board. People should know better than to think anything they write in an electronic format might not be shared. But the icing on the cake is that I got banned BEFORE the code of conduct was changed to prevent exposing the above referenced abuses. So, we can now send abusive private messages that would otherwise violate the CoC if posted to a thread, and if the recipient says anything about it- they get banned. Makes sense to me. You are quite right, Paul- just because something is said via PM, rather than on the board, does not make you bulletproof. If someone reports abuse to a mod, it WILL be actioned by us. However, I cannot see PMs between others. No mod can. If there IS abuse/harassment going on, we cannot fix it unless it's reported to us. However, you are not the first person to be banned for posting private messages publicly. You were, in fact, the third..I didn't think I should have to make a rule saying not to do so, but I've been proven wrong. Incidentally, anyone can block someone (or everyone but me, if they so choose) from sending PMs. Simply go to your inbox, and look for the "preferences" button. Enter the person's USER name (not their screen name) and save it. For instance, my user name is admin, my screen name is moonbeam. You can find a person's user name by viewing their profile. It will look like this: View Profile: moonbeam (username: admin)
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on May 29, 2011 21:37:27 GMT -5
I like having you here Paul, so I hope this can all be water under the bridge.
...:::"But the icing on the cake is that I got banned BEFORE the code of conduct was changed to prevent exposing the above referenced abuses.":::...
Did you ever have to amend your lease/rules after an incident demonstrated a need to do so? Sometimes you learn stuff along the way. I must say I too am disappointed that some people would resort to posting private messages publicly. I expected better.
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Post by moon/Laura on May 29, 2011 22:20:32 GMT -5
Another mod reminded of the fact that I posted very clearly on a thread on the Politics board - a place Paul visits frequently - that the posting of PMs was not going to be tolerated. That was on May 17.
If you have questions, please PM me. I have already had someone ask how I would know someone was sending abusive PMs if I can't see them. I will expect screen shots in this case, and if I have doubts as to veracity, or I feel like it's serious enough, I will contact Proboards itself. They may have the ability to verify such claims - I do not know, nor do I want to have to go to that extreme.
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