Should we get rid of the "User Note system"?

[immense]

Yeah. Anyway I don't think this poll is much use as it would appear there is more of an interest in the current system staying but allowing members to view their own. Does anybody technically minded know if this can be done with ease or not? Would be helpful before I labour the point any further.

[xxMATTGxx]

Yeah. Anyway I don't think this poll is much use as it would appear there is more of an interest in the current system staying but allowing members to view their own. Does anybody technically minded know if this can be done with ease or not? Would be helpful before I labour the point any further.

It is possible so members can view user notes about themselves. Not too sure If I like the idea of this happening but shall keep checking back for peoples views regarding it all.

[immense]

Can I ask why not, Matt? Don't have to go in much detail, I'm just curious why people shouldn't see their own usernotes in one place as and when they want too.

[xxMATTGxx]

Can I ask why not, Matt? Don't have to go in much detail, I'm just curious why people shouldn't see their own usernotes in one place as and when they want too.

Well to myself and I don't know about others in the department think but I feel that they are a moderation tool and the only thing members should see is the PM they get sent when breaking the forum rules. I also don't think it would benefit users that much really. Hmmm

[Catzsy]

Well to myself and I don't know about others in the department but I feel that they are a moderation tool and the only thing members should see is the PM they get sent when breaking the forum rules. I also don't think it would benefit users that much really. Hmmm

I agree and it would be interesting to know what benefits members feel it would have apart from the fact they could see them. Also for such a big move what support would the move have?

[immense]

I don't see why a thread can't be created. If it's that easy to implement. If I'm wrong then I'll happily admit that but I mentioned this a good 6-8 months ago and was rejected so was pleasantly surprised to see this thread, suggesting it could be changed if the members want. Obviously the decision is with senior management and they'll have the final decision. However, it would benefit people who get usernotes because:

- They would be there forever and you'll constantly be reminded
- We have limited PM space, we have to delete these usernotes
- We'll be able to make sure they're fair and understand them more
- We can assess our own behaviour rather than just relying on PMs which you forget are negative sanctions (people have been banned on usernotes so don't tell me they're not punishments)

[Catzsy]

[QUOTE=doherty;6465024]I don't see why a thread can't be created. If it's that easy to implement. If I'm wrong then I'll happily admit that but I mentioned this a good 6-8 months ago and was rejected so was pleasantly surprised to see this thread, suggesting it could be changed if the members want. Obviously the decision is with senior management and they'll have the final decision. However, it would benefit people who get usernotes because:

- They would be there forever and you'll constantly be reminded
- We have limited PM space, we have to delete these usernotes

Well making a folder on your PC and C&Ping them would have the same effect.

- We'll be able to make sure they're fair and understand them more

They are copies of what you get :S

- We can assess our own behaviour rather than just relying on PMs which you forget are negative sanctions (people have been banned on usernotes so don't tell me they're not punishments)

Well I see them as reminders as opposed to 'punishments' but most members ( and I am not generalising here)
only need one or two pms to make sure they read and comply with the rules. Manual bans have always been in existence and can be appealed.

[Tintinnabulate]

when sav showed me mine catzsy they were nothing like the pms i had gotten

I only showed you the titles... and all about one topic to prove my point to you, nothing else.
I just re-checked yours and there's no "extremely rude to staff".

[Hecktix]

Usernotes are a moderation tool and will remain like that, there's no need for members to see them whatsoever. Matt and Catzsy are correct.