Why TBN isn't as enjoyable anymore

[riptides]

Actually my Ignore List is based upon violations of TBN Rules/Terms of Use. If you choose not to have an Ignore List that's your prerogative. Here's an idea, perhaps a TBN Universal Ignore List (UIL) could be developed? Instead of banning the trolls management could put them on the UIL. The trolls could post but nobody would be forced to read their crap... call it a compromise.

When do you put someone on your ignore list? How many offences to violations of Rules/Terms of use? How are you interpreting Rules/Terms of use?

See where I am going with this? Sounds like - a moderator job.

 

[/pine]

IMO the four or five whiners and complainers are as offensive as those that cross the rules line...it's just too easy to NOT read what one doesn't want to...it's the school marm syndrome...!

That said...closing popular threads is punishing everyone for the faults of a few which IMO is entirely unfair...(the mean warden syndrome)...

What I suggest is a simple "demerit system" (like points on a driver's license)...get a set amount of demerits and face a suspension or in extreme cases a ban...If a mod has to remove an offensive post a demerit is given....If it is not obvious, reasons for removal should be cited so it's made clear what rule was broken...

As for like/dislike apps....Internet message boards are a petri dish for personality conflicts and like/dislike functions only give the users an outlet to exhibit/express said conflicts...

 

[rekees4300]

When do you put someone on your ignore list? How many offences to violations of Rules/Terms of use? How are you interpreting Rules/Terms of use?

See where I am going with this? Sounds like - a moderator job.

Putting trolls on the UIL would be a moderator job.

 

[riptides]

Putting trolls on the UIL would be a moderator job.

Then what your asking for is moderation and the power for the moderators to banish "trolls".

You are going to have to better define troll. In my history here, IMHO, I have seen posts from posters, like a one-off that should not have been tolerated.

One word can cost someone their privilege of contribution.

 

[k0ua]

One word can cost someone their privilege of contribution.

No, not one time or even twice. But a history of being a dick should equate to banishment. Maybe a 2 week banishment at first but eventually permanent.

 

[Jstpssng]

IMO the four or five whiners and complainers are as offensive as those that cross the rules line...it's just too easy to NOT read what one doesn't want to...it's the school marm syndrome...!

That said...closing popular threads is punishing everyone for the faults of a few which IMO is entirely unfair...(the mean warden syndrome)...

What I suggest is a simple "demerit system" (like points on a driver's license)...get a set amount of demerits and face a suspension or in extreme cases a ban...If a mod has to remove an offensive post a demerit is given....If it is not obvious, reasons for removal should be cited so it's made clear what rule was broken...

As for like/dislike apps....Internet message boards are a petri dish for personality conflicts and like/dislike functions only give the users an outlet to exhibit/express said conflicts...

Since that is directed toward me I will respond. I complain and ask people to abide by the rules only if there is an interesting thread going and those certain few are going to get it shut down. It happens time and again.

 

[Diggin It]

I'm not in favor of banning people for other than Spam or credible personal threats of harm.


Effective editing of posts would be sufficient in most cases. Take out the rule violating words or phrases with a Moderator note, but leave the rest of the post.

 

[Diggin It]

Since that is directed toward me I will respond. I complain and ask people to abide by the rules only if there is an interesting thread going and those certain few are going to get it shut down. It happens time and again.

Complaining about people taking threads off topic and trying to re-rail the thread is not an issue. Complaining about those who try to do so is.

 

[/pine]

Since that is directed toward me I will respond. I complain and ask people to abide by the rules only if there is an interesting thread going and those certain few are going to get it shut down. It happens time and again.

FYI it was directed towards the administration as per their request...It's funny you don't seem to acknowledge the hypocrisy of your own comments when you explicitly cite religious content as a no-no yet you start a thread that is entirely about a religious sect...go figure...!

 

[Diggin It]

It's funny you don't seem to acknowledge the hypocrisy of your own comments when you explicitly cite religious content as a no-no yet you start a thread that is entirely about a religious sect...go figure...!

The thread I started about the Amish is with the intent of discussing their culture and work ethic and how we interact with them as our neighbors without getting into their belief system.