A Few Thoughts On Barred Posters.

Englishman

There are posters that are naturally disruptive and attacking in their behaviour, and after a while their departure is greeted with relief by most folk here. We've all had experience of people like that.

My biggest concern is for the poster who is simply amazingly volatile, yet is actually a big-hearted person beneath all of the bravado. I think of them as "garbage mouths", because they just can not contain themselves, especially when they have had a few drinks or the adrenaline is running on high.

Maybe it would be a good idea, if, rather than actually barring someone, they were to receive a compulsory "time-out" period, say of 7days or so. Then, for one example, if 2 or more posters were flaming each another, they would all just be suspended for a 7 day period. There wouldn't necessarily be too much stigma to such a course of action, nor would it be always essential to make an announcement that such a thing had occured. No he saids she saids, just the fact that they are carrying on like that being the problem as opposed to who is right or wrong.

Eventually precedents would be set, and if someone went "shit or bust" and started to be vicious about this site or it's posters, then they would simply stay on compulsory time out all the time that they continued in this course of action. Others who were exceptionally volatile and garbage mouthed may find themselves continually being given this 7 day time out period, yet would still be able to contribute when they were being acceptable in their behaviour.

If we handled problems this way, there would be no need for apologies to the board or Simon. The 7 day time out would be deemed sufficient, no apologies would be demanded. Also, when mistakes arose as they surely will sometimes, the worst injustice that could happen to a poster would be that he could be suspended for a 7 day period. There would be no right of appeal because the action taken against a disruptive poster would be so minimal.

Just a thought, but it might be a way of dealing with someone without making them into a life-long enemy.

I really would like some input into this, please, but for all of our sakes let's vow to be civil to one another. This is not the thread to bring up old wounds please, but an attempt to help us all to move forwards.

Maybe I'll be given the first 7 days for suggesting this!

Englishman.

Francois

There are some of the old board members that I miss and I don't really know why they're not here any more. Mommie for instance. I thought she was really cool. I could go for your idea of a seven day time out instead of a total bar. It is kind of a grown up version of the kid's time out, but if it works, it would be really good.

Once again, a good idea from the Mother Country.

francois

RevMalk

I think that's a great idea myself. Perhaps some that have been suspended indefinately would have learned their lesson early on and become respectible and valuable posters. Simon does take alot, and maybe if he slapped some suspensions on people earlier than the indefinate suspensions, it would ease his stress as well. Great suggestion, I like it! (E-man, I KNOW you were looking for my approval - LOL!)

pettygrudger

Leave it to the English to solve the worlds problems!!

Englishman, its obvious that you have given this alot of honest thought - I must say I for one truly appreciate your thought & efforts!!! What a wonderful guy you are - your ladyship is one lucky woman.

I think that's a wonderful idea, but much like the deactivating - this in itself will be difficult to gauge - no? I just don't want to see you guys get yourself into a situation that's even stickier - like what if one is being "abusive" - but isn't swearing....also this leads itself to defining "abuse"......

Anyways, while I'm sure there never is a "utopia" solution - I think its admirable how you are at least trying - hats off to you Eman - and thanks!

Big Tex

Good idea E-man.

The way things have been going for me lately, perhaps this idea should be tried out on me. I seem to have the ability to alienate friends. My one real talent. Just my luck.

ring

Englishman,

I think that is a great idea if it applys to all the partys involved. In the past there were many hurt feelings because one poster felt thay were 'singled out' by the adminstration over a dispute or flame. If all posters involved were giving a timeout instead of just one, it would make people think twice about posting sarcastic, baiting comments, hearsay or outright lies about another poster.

There are alot of posters that are gone that i miss, and still there are people here at JWD that are at just as much fault for causing trouble on this site.(and fanning the flames elsewhere) I dont care to defend the actions of past posters, but i am not alone in seeing who causes trouble only to protray themselves as 'victims' later.

I think if it can be applied equally to all parties involved......it a great idea

Guest 77

Englishman, I'm glad you suggested it. In competitive golf, everyone gets the rules on the first tee and you better get acquainted with them. Golf rules are designed to help you, NOT penalize you. It protects the field and the competitor from cheating. Rules on this forum helps us to be civil to one another.

Guest 77

pr_capone

Good idea E-man! I have had to do some banning on another Forum that I belong to and I think I will pass along the suggestion to them as well.

Eric

Englishman

Some set rules could be a good thing, as long as we didn't all turn into DIY lawyers so as to circumvent them!

Englishman.

waiting

Hey Eman,

I've been reading your named thread over at Bboy's earlier today. Interesting.

Eventually precedents would be set,

Which means what?

and if someone went "shit or bust" and started to be vicious about this site or it's posters,

Are you speaking about on THIS forum, or on OTHER forums............or both? And what does "shit or bust" mean?

then they would simply stay on compulsory time out all the time that they continued in this course of action.

Wouldn't that be the same as deletions? And then if they went away with hurt feelings, and resorted to being "vicious about this site or it's posters" - then it would be permanent anyway?

I don't know the answers - don't even know all the questions. It's quite convoluted because most of the situations are different (at least in the past).

Didn't H20 have a time-out thing too? Did it work?

waiting

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