General discussion of moderation procedures - Part 7

Maybe this would be the ideal situation for AdminFaith to get her feet wet.A creo admin admonishing another creo admin would be jolly PC.Brian.

Why was Jar's thread shut at 179 messages when every other thread normally runs to 300?Jar has another 20 posts or so to pretend he doesn't understand logic.Brian.

Any admins on duty who could perhaps give some guidance to The Critic?S/he seems a little bit 'strange'.Brian.

Bet you a tenner he's a creationist?

Are members free to make personal insults to other members without fear of a suspension now?Could an admin clarify the situation for me because I remember when directly insulting another member resulted in a suspension, have the rules changed?Thanks.Brian.

So, when a thread is approaching the witching hour it's a free for all? Many people have been suspended for similar or even less, but it's your call, I just find it a bit strange that's all.Then again, it must be difficult to suspend an admin I suppose.Good to see Percy's rehab clinic is going well. Thanks for the clarification.Brian.

On the advice of Admin NWR I have moved this message.After thinking a lot about The Critic's message, I have come to the conclusion that his lifetime suspension is unwarranted.The fact that he is a complete dick shouldn't mean that he gets a ban for his beliefs.If he sincerely believes these reasons then why should he get banned just because it makes us normal folk feel physically sick?One of the aims of EvC is to educate people, and I think the Critic really needs to be educated, especially on his knowledge of the Bible.His views are repulsive yes, and I have heard this justified punishment of the Jews argument from Christians before (not many I must add), but just because we think he has gross beliefs, and who is to say he isn't accurate, we shouldn't ban him any more than Iano should be banned for being a bigot. It is just the way they are, incomprehensible stances for normal people to comprehend, but they are entitled to them.Brian.

oooooops see post 157Edited by Brian, : No reason given.

I think Ray's ban for calling me an idiot is unfair.Ray has learning difficulties, and should be given a little bit more wiggle room.My tuppenceworth.Brian.

I think Rand's current suspension is a bit much Percy.I also think you overstep the mark the way you ridiculed him before you suspended him.So what if he introduces something you don't agree with, is it really grounds for you to ban him again?If it annoys you that much then ban him for good because you keep warning him about the same things ALL of the time (Heckel drawings for example). Don't you think he just doesn't get it, or to him these things are relevent to the topic?It seems a bit cruel to keep Rand around simply for you to keep banning him whenever the whim takes you.I have no idea why Rand is so attracted to this place, cut the guy some slack, or permanently suspend him.Brian.

Or suspended from the science forums?As you say, Rand takes up a great deal of admin time, and he has done for as long as I can remember. If he is dragging science topics off subject, and has been banned many times for this, what makes you think he is going to suddenly understand why he keeps getting banned?One way Rand's constant reinstatements *could* be interpreted, by those with an agenda, is that he keeps being allowed back so that the nasty evo admins can ban him whenever he makes a 'valid' scientific argument.I think it would be fair to him to keep him in the Bible forums or showcase him, but it looks cruel to keep beating on his ass in the science areas.Brian.

Can people get suspended for behaviour in Coffee House?Brian

Can't Percy organise an 'ignore' button, where people can ignore the posts of the members they wish to?I frequent a football forum and we have that facility, and a damn handy one it is too!Brian.