YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE SUSPENDED! (2 Viewers)

[Maurile Tremblay]

Not posting about how posters post seems easy. What about quoting them and refuting what they post? Or, asking questions for debate and/or clarification reasons? Or, what is I post something, that isn’t offensive, but some poster, in their mind, deems it to be offensive? While I don’t find the rules to be too obscure, I could see the mods having problems with pissing matches that begin when the mods are away and then having to comb through to find the originator. 

It's hard for me to imagine an example that would be genuinely confusing, but if one comes up, post about it here or PM me about it.

 

[Mister CIA]

Is there any value in marking a post as banned?  I think there are some people that are confused about what they've been banned for or could get banned for. It would serve as a learning tool for everyone.

The moderation will not be televised.

 

[GoBirds]

Something like this?

YOU'RE ABOUT TO BE SUSPENDED - AGAIN!!

Haha, I wish I would get that warning. No more like the questions about using emojis, what you can like etc that seem way over the top but if thatr becomes law please send up a flare. 

Preferably if there are really emojis that can get someone suspended......lets just delete them if we are at that point. 

 

[Mario Kart]

Thanks for checking.

The post consisting of a laughing emoji in that context seems fine in any thread because, as far as I can tell, it meant "Ha ha, that was a good one, my friend" rather than "lol your dumb."

Your post is fine in this thread, but wouldn't be allowable in a thread about Medicaid expansion.

Your “your” above is incorrect. 
In the emoji list... can you guys add the confused one? I’m finding using the predetermined emojis clear reading up a lot more than responding with an emoji and using a post for one. Did I explain that good enough? Maybe not. 

 

[cosjobs]

Seems pretty clear and easy. Just act like adults. 

is there a Plan B

 

[KCitons]

is there a Plan B

Yes

 

[timschochet]

Congratulations.  I don't see why you have such an issue understanding that not everyone is not like you.  

Like me? I’ve never understood that they AREN’T me! 

 

[toshiba]

Congratulations.  I don't see why you have such an issue understanding that not everyone is like you.  

Like me? I’ve never understood that they AREN’T me! 

ok, you missed my point.  But that's fine.

 

[tonydead]

Thanks for checking.

The post consisting of a laughing emoji in that context seems fine in any thread because, as far as I can tell, it meant "Ha ha, that was a good one, my friend" rather than "lol your dumb."

Your post is fine in this thread, but wouldn't be allowable in a thread about Medicaid expansion.

That’s part of the problem. Genuinely finding something funny that the poster didn’t mean as a joke shouldn’t translate to “you’re dumb”. But I guess that’s where we’re at. 

 

[Sinn Fein]

I thought the number one rule of The FFA was “no whining”. When did that rule go away?

 

[jon_mx]

Am i the only one wondering where those two interesting threads are?

Choose wisely. 

 

[GoBirds]

That’s part of the problem. Genuinely finding something funny that the poster didn’t mean as a joke shouldn’t translate to “you’re dumb”. But I guess that’s where we’re at. 

Did I miss that in the rules? If that's really a rule hopefully some clarity can be added or just remove emojis that aren't allowed/ 

 

[tonydead]

Did I miss that in the rules? If that's really a rule hopefully some clarity can be added or just remove emojis that aren't allowed/ 

Apparently you can still use the laughing emoji, but, its up to the mod to interpret if you are really laughing or if you could possibly be trying to say someone is dumb. In essence you have to be careful what you laugh at. 

 

[Juxtatarot]

Apparently you can still use the laughing emoji, but, its up to the mod to interpret if you are really laughing or if you could possibly trying to say someone is dumb. In essence you have to be careful what you laugh at. 

A good rule of thumb is don’t laugh at another poster’s posts—laugh with instead.

 

[jon_mx]

The basic gist is: don't be a board cop. Comment on substantive issues. Don't comment on other people's posting habits.

So pointing out a certain poster is zeroing in on his billionth word posted would not be allowed?  

 

[AAABatteries]

Apparently you can still use the laughing emoji, but, its up to the mod to interpret if you are really laughing or if you could possibly trying to say someone is dumb. In essence you have to be careful what you laugh at. 

I’ve probably posted hundreds of lmao posts when people say something funny. Cos was making fun of me and I thought it was funny.  I’m not sure why Blutarsky was pointing it out but if I need to start making it clear I will go with the Anchorman approach

”I am laughing - you made me laugh.    “

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

So pointing out a certain poster is zeroing in on his billionth word posted would not be allowed?  

That would warrant starting a whole new thread to celebrate the occasion.

 

[skol asylum]

Seems pretty clear and easy. Just act like adults. 

Yep. See Trump's Twitter feed for tips and tricks.

Edit: yeah, you might not want to do that.

 

[Summer Wheat]

If all rules are followed it is almost the same as shutting it down..

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

Some of us are always about to be suspended.

 

[skol asylum]

@Maurile Tremblay

Just pointing this out with the new rules 

Pointing out things is also crossing the line.

Damnit. I just did it myself. 

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Judging by how the substantive threads have gone over the last few hours, I feel like this has actually ... worked.

Maybe it's just a coincidence. Maybe it won't last. Whatever. I'm claiming a small victory.

 

[cosjobs]

Judging by how the substantive threads have gone over the last few hours, I feel like this has actually ... worked.

congrats

 

[Da Guru]

Judging by how the substantive threads have gone over the last few hours, I feel like this has actually ... worked.

Maybe it's just a coincidence. Maybe it won't last. Whatever. I'm claiming a small victory.

Love it..they are walking on eggshells here now. Might actually work.

 

[tonydead]

Some of us are always about to be suspended.

Everyone would be if they had nine lives. 

 

[John Blutarsky]

Some of us are always about to be suspended.

You have no worries. You are allowed to have multiple accounts 

 

[Da Guru]

Some of us are always about to be suspended.

Yes

 

[squistion]

Judging by how the substantive threads have gone over the last few hours, I feel like this has actually ... worked.

Maybe it's just a coincidence. Maybe it won't last. Whatever. I'm claiming a small victory.

It worked maybe because many posters are overly cautious fearing that they will be suspended because they don't adequately grasp the parameters of the new rules. It is one strike and you're out and then read a book (according to you) until the one, two, three, four or five+ week until the suspension is over.

Did Joe approve your new rule trial period that you are running a victory lap over?

 

[AAABatteries]

Holy Jesus 

 

[Sinn Fein]

Holy Jesus 

Pin it 

 

[timschochet]

It worked maybe because many posters are overly cautious fearing that they will be suspended because they don't adequately grasp the parameters of the new rules. It is one strike and you're out and then read a book (according to you) until the one, two, three, four or five+ week until the suspension is over.

Did Joe approve your new rule trial period that you are running a victory lap over?

This post is...unhelpful. 

 

[skol asylum]

It worked maybe because many posters are overly cautious fearing that they will be suspended because they don't adequately grasp the parameters of the new rules. It is one strike and you're out and then read a book (according to you) until the one, two, three, four or five+ week until the suspension is over.

Did Joe approve your new rule trial period that you are running a victory lap over?

https://youtu.be/Eo-UKCxCglg

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

I think this is a good call. Suspensions for bickering might improve things. It should help keep threads from going off the rails.

Joe, I hope you decide against axing the board. Politics is particularly contentious these days, but that is also because we are in the middle of what is likely a big moment in history. Many of us have been around here for nearly 20 years. It would be a shame not to be able to discuss events with our ifriends.

 

[squistion]

https://youtu.be/Eo-UKCxCglg

Thanks but I don't believe that is a clip of Joe approving the new rule change. 

 

[squistion]

This post is...unhelpful. 

I can't comment on that beyond this, because it may lead to a suspension, maybe, I am not sure, I have no idea now...

 

[AAABatteries]

This post is...unhelpful. 

Back in the day when it was still cool to do so, I would have FYP for you and replaced a few words.

 

[GoBirds]

Thanks but I don't believe that is a clip of Joe approving the new rule change. 

Is this serious? 

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Did Joe approve your new rule trial period that you are running a victory lap over?

Nope. I'm going rogue.

 

[squistion]

Nope. I'm going rogue.

Thank you for confirming what I suspected.

 

[Summer Wheat]

It worked maybe because many posters are overly cautious fearing that they will be suspended because they don't adequately grasp the parameters of the new rules. It is one strike and you're out and then read a book (according to you) until the one, two, three, four or five+ week until the suspension is over.

Did Joe approve your new rule trial period that you are running a victory lap over?

Might be the first victim here.

 

[skol asylum]

Nope. I'm going rogue.

I imagined you typing this in a Sarah Palin wig and glasses with Barricuda playing in the background.

 

[Sinn Fein]

It worked maybe because many posters are overly cautious fearing that they will be suspended because they don't adequately grasp the parameters of the new rules. It is one strike and you're out and then read a book (according to you) until the one, two, three, four or five+ week until the suspension is over.

Did Joe approve your new rule trial period that you are running a victory lap over?

I won’t speak for Maurile, so this is just my take. Too many of us were posting without thinking. We were not thinking about the ramifications of what we said and how we said it. 
 

So, if for the next few hours or days or weeks we think very carefully before hitting submit, maybe that becomes our habit. And if it means being careful with what you say, or not auto-responding to certain posts - I think we all will see better conversations. Or at least that is my hope. 

 

[cosjobs]

Nope. I'm going rogue.

No one cares whether you are wearing underwear. 

 

[Henry Ford]

I think mods should also hunt down posters and give them ten lashes. You can call it the “belt and suspenders” policy and it will be clever and funny. 

 

[Da Guru]

Think before you speak if your words can`t be amended, if others are offended you will be suspended.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Think before you speak if your words can`t be amended, if others are offended you will be suspended.

Thanks Johnny Cochran!

 

[Ghost Rider]

I think mods should also hunt down posters and give them ten lashes. You can call it the “belt and suspenders” policy and it will be clever and funny. 

Why stop at that?  Posters who go way over the line should be drawn and quartered, and the event shown live on YouTube TV. 

 

[The Narrator]

Behind the scenes, the FBG staff has discussed possibly shutting down the PSF forum for good, possibly shutting it down for a week or a month, possibly just asking people to play nicely and see if it sticks this time, possibly doing some other things.

Nothing has been decided yet. Joe has other things to do today. Before any official decision is made, I am going to set a new policy on a trial basis to see how it works out.

I'm not going to pin this thread initially because I think people often skip over the section for pinned threads. I'll pin it once it slides to page two.

Here are the rules:

1. If you want to discuss the moderation publicly, do it in the moderation thread. If you do it in a thread about infrastructure, you'll be banned for a week.

2. If you want to offer other posters tips on how they should or shouldn't be posting in this subforum, do it in the saving the PSF thread. If you do it in a thread about occupational licensing reform, you will be suspended for a week.

3. You may also use this thread to discuss moderation or good or bad posting habits.

4. You will be suspended for telling other posters "Don't" or anything similar. (PM them if you are sincerely trying to be helpful.)

5. You will be suspended for telling other posters that their posts are what's wrong with this forum.

6. You will be suspended for saying that somebody else started it.

7. You will be suspended for reminding others about these rules. (Again, send a PM if you are sincerely trying to help.)

8. You will also be suspended for doing all the normal suspension-worthy things like name-calling, etc.

9. You will be suspended.

10. It will no doubt be very unfair.

11. Moderators are exempt from these rules (except no. 8).

What to do if you're suspended:

Take a week off. Go for a walk. Read a book. Start a journal. I understand that gardening can be quite pleasant.

It's not the end of the world if you're suspended. Think of it as us shutting down the forum for a week to see how things go, except that we're shutting it down one poster at a time on a rolling basis instead of doing everybody en masse all at once.

What not to do if you're suspended:

Don't make or use an alias account. Don't come back and complain about your suspension in threads not designated for that topic. Don't urge that a dozen other people should also be suspended because what they did was worse, or because they started it.

Being a moderator here is a lot like babysitting isn't it? 

 

[KCitons]

Yep, it seems to be working. Those that can't figure out the rules just won't post. Those that know the rules and break them, will be suspended. Those that know the rules and follow them will post appropriately. 

@Joe Bryant, you should give @Maurile Tremblay a raise. (and maybe a few extra days of paid vacation, he may need it)

 

[Herb]

Being a moderator here is a lot like babysitting isn't it? 

Less lucrative, I'd guess. And more frustrating. Like babysitting an infant AND three toddlers with over developed vocal cords simultaneously.