Can moderating just stay as it is

[Lee]

Rules aren't about when they SHOULDN'T be enforced, its when they SHOULD be enforced.

If I go ahead and stop moderating spam then, or turning a blind eye to rule breaking posts in a sarcastic manor then I can give a good guess who would create the first 10 feedback threads on it - we'll see.

[Matthew]

As I posted in the discussion thread on this topic in the mod section-

Linking to a dupe thread is fine BUT ONLY IF something is added to make the post on topic. That's a given for me and should be made clear in the rules. @Intersocial;

[Kardan]

If I go ahead and stop moderating spam then, or turning a blind eye to rule breaking posts in a sarcastic manor then I can give a good guess who would create the first 10 feedback threads on it - we'll see.

The fact of the matter is, Richie didn't break any rules - and even if you want to say he did, common sense should be used, hence why we're allowed to say 'WTF' despite the F word being filtered, technically we're abbreviating a swear word which is against the rules, but common sense says its okay, hence why it's allowed in the rules.

[Samantha]

How though Sam? I don't understand how people are struggling to see my point, my post wasn't even remotely relevant to that rule. It's like posting in a thread about a relationship 'OMG YOU'RE IN A RELATIONSHIP' no way really?

Basically, if they're going on about it as though you can't pull someone up on the rules then:

Richie: OMG YOU AVOIDED DA FILTA - due to that being a rule (avoiding the filter) then you'd probably be warned. However, the other person goes I think this is in the wrong forum (but gives their opinion too), yet still gets warned even though it wasn't a set in stone thing like you saying they avoided it (admittedly you don't say which rule was broken) but if they're going on about if you talk about such rule and being a little strict then you'd get edited.

Do you know what I mean I confused myself.

[Richie]

I'M NOT IN THE RIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS IN SPAM I AM IN THE RIGHT BECAUSE IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE GOD DAMN RULE. I WAS STATING THE OBVIOUS, NOT TELLING SOMEONE WHAT THEY CAN AND CAN'T DO. HOW BLOODY HARD IS IT TO UNDERSTAND.


BRB GOING TO GO GET SOME FRESH AIR BEFORE MY HEAD EXPLODES

[FlyingJesus]

"Leave moderating to the moderators" - by notifying people theyre breaking rules you are no longer leaving it to moderators...

By that logic, reporting posts isn't "leaving" it to the moderators either

It depends on what it is in my own opinion. Let's do an example:

A user has posted a thread asking for help with Microsoft Office and it was posted in say "Gaming" - A user comes along and says "Posted in the wrong forum mate". Now that isn't really helping the user at all and could have just reported the post and said it's in the wrong section. Now if they they posted a helpful solution or something related to the actual thread and then said it was in the wrong section then I believe that should be ok.

Yeah I always assumed such things were ok as long as there's a useful part to the post as well, or is in spam. Glad SOMEONE with the big powers knows how to differentiate between situations lol

ha. Show me where it says that the rules are not to be enforced when used in a joking context or in spam? Because at the moment I don't see it anywhere.

Show me where it says that the rules are not to be enforced just because it's a super mod (that's you, btw) making pointless posts? Because at the moment I don't see it anywhere. Chris might have completely ignored the actual content of my earlier post but since you seem to be such a stickler for abiding by every rule at every instance I suggest looking through the thread I mentioned previously, especially the posts I linked

[Catchy]

The fact of the matter is, Richie didn't break any rules - and even if you want to say he did, common sense should be used, hence why we're allowed to say 'WTF' despite the F word being filtered, technically we're abbreviating a swear word which is against the rules, but common sense says its okay, hence why it's allowed in the rules.

Swear I've received PM's about that so many times, omg!!

[Chris]

Everyone calm down and stop arguing over such a trivial issue which has been solved. I have said is going to be changed so theres nothing much to argue about. WOW.

Anyway here is a draft of the rule that we decided on a few weeks back. Any contribution to this is welcome from everyone.

A9. Leave moderating to the moderators ~ If you see someone breaking a rule, click the report post icon on that post with and provide a brief description. You must not post a reply to tell another member that they have broken the rule, however if you find a thread which has already been posted then you MAY reply with a link to that thread however your post must also contain something which is relevant and on topic to the threads subject.

Also, you may not discuss bans on the forum. If you wish to dispute a ban use the Support System. You should also never ignore a moderators warning, change their warnings, open a thread they have closed or use the Moderator Specific BBcode ([modwarn]). This is considered 'Abuse of Moderator Features'. Editing a moderators warning or opening a close thread will result in a private message being sent, while using the moderator warning tags out of the blue will result in an infraction without any prior warning.

[MKR&*42]

As I posted in the discussion thread on this topic in the mod section-

Linking to a dupe thread is fine BUT ONLY IF something is added to make the post on topic. That's a given for me and should be made clear in the rules. @Intersocial;

Oh good haha, would have found it a bit preposterous if it led to a usernote xo

[Samantha]

Read my example where I believe it is fine a user should say such a thing. If it's in spam then that is a whole different ballgame.



Use your brain.

Why is it different for spam though? If I posted porn in spam and posted it in discuss anything, I'd get it removed from both and probably get fired, yet on other rules they're not enforced in spam?