When a user is lucky enough to be awarded VIP, they gain themselves a number of features. One of these features is the ability to close their own threads. This has been a long standing VIP feature that a number of VIPs appreciate and use regularly. However, we have recently noticed that a number of users have been closing their threads in a way that violates the following rule:
VIPs are reminded that they should not be closing their threads in a way that acts as a Moderator - i.e. closing a thread for a 'cooling off period' or closing it due to arguments. Doing this seriously interferes with Moderation - if a situation arises where members are rule breaking in a thread you should use the report post button, or PM a Moderator. Please do not take the rule breaking into your own hands.Quote:
A13. Leave moderating to the moderators – If you see someone breaking a rule, click the report post icon on that post with a brief description. Also, you may not discuss bans on the forum. If you wish to dispute a ban use the Support System. Also, you should never ignore a moderators warning, change their warnings, or open a thread they have closed.
In addition to this, VIPs are reminded that the feature they are given is the ability to close threads. In giving you this ability, vBulletin requires that you also have the ability to open threads, however, you should not be doing this. The feature is to close threads only. If you reopen closed threads, it will be considered abuse of VIP features and could result in that feature being removed.
To put it simply for those who cannot be bothered to read the whole thing - do not act as a Moderator when closing threads, and you'll be fine!
Sorry to sound all strict with the essay guys! Just need to get the message across, have a nice weekend :D!
