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kk.
17-06-2008, 07:38 PM
So is it possible? It would solve a lot of problem threads. The way it would work is to just select an option/enter a name and it means that certain people are unable to post in that thread. It could also be a VIP feature.

EDIT: "or just moderators having access to it (or S. Mods) just so they can ban the people who are argueing in the thread or something?"
jackass
17-06-2008, 07:41 PM
I would love this feature.

But, i'm sorry to say, it could cause bullying and it would be abused.

I can just see it now... :(
Slowpoke
17-06-2008, 07:44 PM
Although it's a good idea, it's been suggested before and the idea was rejected, mainly because the feature would be abused.
---MAD---
17-06-2008, 07:48 PM
Although it's a good idea, it's been suggested before and the idea was rejected, mainly because the feature would be abused.
And because it's not possible by default.
kk.
17-06-2008, 07:48 PM
ok, is it possible to just have it as a VIP feature, or just moderators having access to it (or S. Mods) just so they can ban the people who are argueing in the thread or something?

EDIT: to above, :(
AgnesIO
17-06-2008, 07:49 PM
The idea would be better if only MOD's could do it.

But instead of banning from a paticular thread, it could be banned from that paticular forum for a day. Then two days etc"!
Slowpoke
17-06-2008, 07:51 PM
And because it's not possible by default.


The idea would be better if only MOD's could do it.

But instead of banning from a paticular thread, it could be banned from that paticular forum for a day. Then two days etc"!

Referring to hacks MAD? ;) And Dom, that would also require a hack and management don't install hacks unless it's absolutely necessary.
kk.
17-06-2008, 07:51 PM
i kinda forgot to mention in the first post that it could just be for mods lmao

sometimes i think it would be a necessity
jackass
17-06-2008, 07:55 PM
Hacks aren't installed on this forum, sadly. :(
AgnesIO
17-06-2008, 08:02 PM
Referring to hacks MAD? ;) And Dom, that would also require a hack and management don't install hacks unless it's absolutely necessary.


Hacks aren't installed on this forum, sadly. :(


Can I make it nessersary xD

Na I don't think I can get more infractions than i used too!
msb.
17-06-2008, 10:19 PM
I agree with this idea but I think mods/smods (hxf staff longer than 6 months) should be able to choose.
Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 10:21 PM
You can just put the person on ignore :)
msb.
17-06-2008, 10:22 PM
You can just put the person on ignore :)
Good point, does that also hide their posts in threads?
Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 10:24 PM
I suppose so otherwise it's not ignoring them really.


Good point, does that also hide their posts in threads?
msb.
17-06-2008, 10:26 PM
I suppose so otherwise it's not ignoring them really.
Okay I get ya.

But then another problem is, people may moan about being banned from a thread and then claiming to be "unbanned" may take a while.
leah
17-06-2008, 10:31 PM
I've never actually used that ignore thing ;O!
It would be good to ban people that start arguements on a specific thread from that thread though. :)
Moh
17-06-2008, 10:48 PM
it would be good if only mods could ban people.

theres alot of threads which get closed just because of 1 or 2 people.

it is also possible to ban people from threads.
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=158445
Catzsy
17-06-2008, 10:49 PM
You can just put the person on ignore :)

There speaks the voice of simplistic wisdom. :)
Moh
17-06-2008, 10:55 PM
Putting people on ignore stops you from viewing all there posts. And honestly, who would have the choice of:


Seeing what there saying
Not seeing what there saying
Slowpoke
17-06-2008, 10:55 PM
it would be good if only mods could ban people.

theres alot of threads which get closed just because of 1 or 2 people.

it is also possible to ban people from threads.
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=158445

It's a hack though so it probably won't be installed/implemented.
Catzsy
18-06-2008, 11:58 AM
Well there is the report button and if they keep causing trouble they will be banned I am sure. Otherwise if you don't like their posts as Mr. Sam says you can put them on ignore. :)
Scriptermone
18-06-2008, 12:30 PM
Referring to hacks MAD? ;) And Dom, that would also require a hack and management don't install hacks unless it's absolutely necessary.

Since when was an Arcade absolutely necessary?
Tintinnabulate
18-06-2008, 04:14 PM
Since when was an Arcade absolutely necessary?

People wanted a new VIP feature I guess.
Hardly anyone uses it anyway and there is an exploit in the arcade using which the hacker can hack any user using SQL Injection.
cocaine
18-06-2008, 04:18 PM
Since when was an Arcade absolutely necessary?

Adding to that why was a chatbox also necessary?
ideabox
18-06-2008, 04:20 PM
I don't like the sound of banning people from a thread. I prefer the idea of banning people's accounts if they go too far, otherwise its less entertaining.
AgnesIO
18-06-2008, 04:49 PM
Since when was an Arcade absolutely necessary?

Get people to buy VIP, and cocaine I am sure you know everyone likes new features :D
cocaine
19-06-2008, 06:53 AM
Get people to buy VIP, and cocaine I am sure you know everyone likes new features :D

Yeah I agree with that we need new features but a shoutbox is pointless because hardly anyones in it, and you have to buy VIP just to get to the arcade? :S

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