New Infraction / Warning System - Points for rule violations

[EmtheFishLady]

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Why don't you look SO NICE today! Here, would you like a brownie?

I think this is a much better way of doing things in all seriousness.

 

[redhen]

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*cough*Redhen*Cough*

I see what you did there...

 

[User66184]

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Just because someone gets offended does not mean you will automatically receive any points.

i know that, But like i said, this is Supossed to be a FRIENDLY Site, We Should not have to Have this!!

 

[speckledhen]

Nikky, a moderating team is what keeps this a friendly site. Nothing has really changed other than automatic points for the same infractions that have always been against the rules. This is not really new; same rules, same expectations of the members.

With almost 100,000 members, it's just something that is necessary to keep the peace and keep the forum running smoothly. Sure, we'd love it if it was completely unnecessary!

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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*cough*Redhen*Cough*

I see what you did there...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/10638_9422.gif

Who me?

 

[Judy]

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People don't get points for giving a different opinion or for disagreeing -- not if they do so in a civil, polite manner. Sometimes people get points for disagreeing in a not so nice manner. There is a world of difference between saying, "that's not the way I see it, I think it's like this...." and "that's just stupid and anyone who thinks that way is a...."

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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People don't get points for giving a different opinion or for disagreeing -- not if they do so in a civil, polite manner. Sometimes people get points for disagreeing in a not so nice manner. There is a world of difference between saying, "that's not the way I see it, I think it's like this...." and "that's just stupid and anyone who thinks that way is a...."

This is the best way it's been explained thus far.

 

[User66184]

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People don't get points for giving a different opinion or for disagreeing -- not if they do so in a civil, polite manner. Sometimes people get points for disagreeing in a not so nice manner. There is a world of difference between saying, "that's not the way I see it, I think it's like this...." and "that's just stupid and anyone who thinks that way is a...."

Thank You, That is what i was wondering!! I agree. Thats The best Explained so far.

 

[Pele]

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Just because someone gets offended does not mean you will automatically receive any points.

i know that, But like i said, this is Supossed to be a FRIENDLY Site, We Should not have to Have this!!

I agree that we shouldn't HAVE to have this. But it's an unfortunate reality that the sense of anonimity that the internet gives people, makes some people a bit.... sharp with the tongue.

I have been a victim of this myself (unfortunately I reinforce the 'passionate redhed' stereotype

). I am SOOOOOO happy that we have such dedicated and positive moderators on this forum. I've never seen such an alert and wonderful set of mods with such a good sense of humor. Truely they are rare gems!

In fact, I'm so happy that they are so dedicated that if I did accidentally shoot my mouth off, and they did award me negative points, I would take the points and apologize to them. I've never seen them lock a thread when it wasn't richly deserved, they obviously really consider everyone's feelings. They're all so super nice that if I manage to get points out of them, I've super earned it

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Thank you guys for all that you do! You've made these forums into the best community I've ever seen on the internet. And I spend an unhealthy amount of time online!

 

[Judy]

One more point about those not so civil responses. If A politely says, I think the sky is pink, and B responds, you're a jerk, any idiot can see it's blue, then most likely A's will stay and B's will not. Sometimes this is interpreted to mean, the mods here think the sky is pink.

It's not so much what you say, it's how you say it.