Question for the Mods... (not a rant thread)

[Headie]

And this is not a thread about me complaining about stuff on TiBB or the Mod Team or whatever, so don't leave just yet :laugh:

Do you feel like members on this site are scared/cautious of getting into a debate/argument/discussion with you on here in case you decide to ban them?

And I guess this could be asked the other way around too, to members, asking if you don't argue with TiBB staff incase they ban you?

[Marsh.]

No, because they can't ban down to a disagreement or a debate, only if you break the rules.

:think:

If they banned me because they simply disagreed with my opinion and I didn't break any rules they'd soon know about it. :fist:

[Kazanne]

No, because they can't ban down to a disagreement or a debate, only if you break the rules.

:think:

If they banned me because they simply disagreed with my opinion and I didn't break any rules they'd soon know about it. :fist:

But what could you do about it Marsh,if they wanted you gone,lol, you'de be gone

[Josy]

What Marsh said.

[Marsh.]

But what could you do about it Marsh,if they wanted you gone,lol, you'de be gone

I'd curse and swear at them. :fist:

Then get banned from the appeal section/from PMing. :umm2:

[Headie]

No, because they can't ban down to a disagreement or a debate, only if you break the rules.

:think:

If they banned me because they simply disagreed with my opinion and I didn't break any rules they'd soon know about it. :fist:

I know, but people can still be afraid of getting into arguments with them cos you'd feel like they have a vendetta against you and will not hesitate to ban you the second you make a tiny slip-up :laugh: I used to feel like that when I first joined here (and other forums tbh) but now I feel comfortable and know that the Mods here a very professional (unlike other sites, not noming and shaming tho) and are able to have a healthy discussion with you without the threats of bans or anything.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its not faceless vile DS.

[Vicky.]

I dont feel members have that thought about me tbh..given the amount of abuse I get in general :laugh: People seem to argue/debate with me perfectly fine too

However the other way around, I do sometimes find myself holding back certain opinions and stuff incase it gets used against me in the future for something..and with some members I do tend to tone down what I was going to say in a debate..or compeltely ignore their posts sometimes.. so that they don't start with all the 'it must be vicky' stuff when they get their next ban :joker:

[Josy]

But what could you do about it Marsh,if they wanted you gone,lol, you'de be gone

Well that's not really fair or true Kazanne, every single infraction we give out creates an individual thread in the reports forum and if any other mods don't understand the reason for the infraction then they ask what it's about.

Just for an example, say I see an insult to another member and edit the post before giving out an infraction for it (this happens I done this recently actually) then the other mods/admins would see the infraction on the already edited post and say wheres the insult? I can't see it? then I have to explain oh I edited first by mistake wait and I will paste the edit.

One mod doesn't get to make a decision about long term bans on their own.

Theres also been infractions and bans over turned because of a mistake or misunderstanding.

[Kazanne]

I'd curse and swear at them. :fist:

Then get banned from the appeal section/from PMing. :umm2:

:joker::joker:

[Josy]

I dont feel members have that thought about me tbh..given the amount of abuse I get in general :laugh: People seem to argue/debate with me perfectly fine too

However the other way around, I do sometimes find myself holding back certain opinions and stuff incase it gets used against me in the future for something..and with some members I do tend to tone down what I was going to say in a debate..or compeltely ignore their posts sometimes.. so that they don't start with all the 'it must be vicky' stuff when they get their next ban :joker:

Agree with all this too.

[Crimson Dynamo]

From LT's Weather Centre.....

http://files.g4tv.com/images/blog/2008/12/10/633645003725135464.jpg

[Marsh.]

but now I feel comfortable and know that the Mods here a very professional (unlike other sites, not noming and shaming tho) and are able to have a healthy discussion with you without the threats of bans or anything.

No, Josy keeps her threats to PM's in my experience. :worry:

[Kazanne]

Well that's not really fair or true Kazanne, every single infraction we give out creates an individual thread in the reports forum and if any other mods don't understand the reason for the infraction then they ask what it's about.

Just for an example, say I see an insult to another member and edit the post before giving out an infraction for it (this happens I done this recently actually) then the other mods/admins would see the infraction on the already edited post and say wheres the insult? I can't see it? then I have to explain oh I edited first by mistake wait and I will paste the edit.

One mod doesn't get to make a decision about long term bans on their own.

Theres also been infractions and bans over turned because of a mistake or misunderstanding.

It was tongue and cheek Josy:hugesmile: I was just trying to scare Marsh:hugesmile: I don't think it worked.

[Josy]

No, Josy keeps her threats to PM's in my experience. :worry:

True.

Just about to pm Hayden actually and tell him if he doesn't start posting these type of threads in the suggestions forum then I'm banning him :fist:

[Kazanne]

True.

Just about to pm Hayden actually and tell him if he doesn't start posting these type of threads in the suggestions forum then I'm banning him :fist:

:joker::joker::joker:

[Smithy]

I think sometimes people aren't gonna argue about certain situations because they just get infracted for causing arguments when they just have a different POV

[Vicky.]

Most regular members know that this doesnt happen..and those that reckon it does are just a bit paranoid tbh

During BB though, its really awful. If we post a lot and people get to know our faves, every damn time someone gets an infraction its blamed on whichever mod likes whichever housemate..and so on. I used to get irritated by that but we all just laugh at it now really..as 9 times out of 10, there is someone on the mod team who likes/dislikes every housemate...so the 'the forum staff are biased against anyone who dislikes rachel rice' or whatever is completely baseless :D

[Crimson Dynamo]

All mods get new keyboards anyway with the "extra button"

http://forums.androidcentral.com/attachments/forum-games/98164d1387846400t-ban-post-precedes-you-fun-game-play-ban_hammer_by_skarcious.jpg

many sit with their index finger hovering over it. This can lead to "Mod Finger" which is painful.

[Vicky.]

All mods get new keyboards anyway with the "extra button"

http://forums.androidcentral.com/attachments/forum-games/98164d1387846400t-ban-post-precedes-you-fun-game-play-ban_hammer_by_skarcious.jpg

many sit with their index finger hovering over it. This can lead to "Mod Finger" which is painful.
Only dezzy has one of those :sad:

[Josy]

^^^ Oh god that's what I dread about BB Season :facepalm:

Edit - No not Dezzy, the thing Vicky was talking about above.

Also, we all joined up to the forum because we like debating, mostly for BB in my case but lots of other stuff too.

[Kazanne]

Only dezzy has one of those :sad:

We've noticed :devil::joker:

[Vicky.]

^^^ Oh god that's what I dread about BB Season :facepalm:

Edit - No not Dezzy, the thing Vicky was talking about above.

Also, we all joined up to the forum because we like debating, mostly for BB in my case but lots of other stuff too.

:laugh2:

[Kazanne]

^^^ Oh god that's what I dread about BB Season :facepalm:

Edit - No not Dezzy, the thing Vicky was talking about above.

Also, we all joined up to the forum because we like debating, mostly for BB in my case but lots of other stuff too.

:joker: There was Josy,digginn' this hole:joker:

[MeMyselfAndI]

I think DS mods are fine, I've only been banned there like 10 or so times & I act exactly the same there & here :conf:

[Smithy]

"only 10 times"

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think DS mods are fine, I've only been banned there like 10 or so times & I act exactly the same there & here :conf:

:hmph: when you have had over 15 or so life bans get back to me

[MeMyselfAndI]

Most are from catt Alexandra Burke fans from when I post in the Alexandra Burke appreciation thread posting sales

[Marsh.]

10 bans? Over how long?

I got banned three times within three months and they perma-banned me. :sad:

[MeMyselfAndI]

Over four years, I'm a good boy & their mods are less strict

[Jack_]

I've only ever had one ban on DS which was for 24 hours last year after I went off on one at some absolute patronising *unt who was posting really unnecessary nasty comments about Gina's appearance (someone did it here too IIRC). Once I got banned they thought it'd be hilarious to try and belittle me by sending me PM's telling me to 'enjoy my ban sweetheart' and so I egged them a long a little and baited them/insulted them back until it got to a point where they said 'carry on and I'll report you again ;)' and so I reported them back before they got the chance and the twat got banned and then I turned off PM's so they could never respond to me again <33333

****ing bliss owning :love:

[Marsh.]

I got banned for telling someone to **** off and get laid when he spammed the soaps forum begging for Martine McCutcheon to return to Eastenders. :laugh:

I can't be arsed ever since, it's not my thing. :hugesmile:

[Headie]

I got banned on DS for 48hrs for saying 'I was going to contribute in this thread until I saw who the OP was' :laugh:

They were a well known troll so I didn't see the problem lol

[Tom4784]

I just act like a normal member really and I expect people to to treat me the same (which they do).

My general rule of thumb is that if I'm involved in a thread in some way then I won't mod in that thread unless it's something really blatant since people would accuse me of bias even though I'm not. Any mod-type actions I do tend to spring from reports since I like to keep me as a member and me as a mod as two seperate things. Like anyone I'm fond of some members and not so fond of others but if I have my mod hat on and my banhammer ready then the only thing that matters is the facts, my personal opnion of a member doesn't matter when I'm modding, if they done goofed they get the hammer.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I dont think you can be an official Tibb Towers Citizen unless you have had a few swipes of the mighty Banhammer

[InOne]

I think DS mods are fine, I've only been banned there like 10 or so times & I act exactly the same there & here :conf:

Only?

[MeMyselfAndI]

In the space of over 4 years, thats like around 1 ban per 6 months

[Niamh.]

Most regular members know that this doesnt happen..and those that reckon it does are just a bit paranoid tbh

During BB though, its really awful. If we post a lot and people get to know our faves, every damn time someone gets an infraction its blamed on whichever mod likes whichever housemate..and so on. I used to get irritated by that but we all just laugh at it now really..as 9 times out of 10, there is someone on the mod team who likes/dislikes every housemate...so the 'the forum staff are biased against anyone who dislikes rachel rice' or whatever is completely baseless :D

yeah this, we all usually have different favourites but we still get accused constantly of being biased against so and so fans eventhough most of us might like whoever it is

but off season I dont think people are afraid to debate with us incase they get infracted :shrug:

[Cherie]

yeah this, we all usually have different favourites but we still get accused constantly of being biased against so and so fans eventhough most of us might like whoever it is

but off season I dont think people are afraid to debate with us incase they get infracted :shrug:


you scare me Niamh :worry:

[Niamh.]

you scare me Niamh :worry:

:laugh: I can't even scare my kids

[Me. I Am Salman]

I've only ever had one ban on DS which was for 24 hours last year after I went off on one at some absolute patronising *unt who was posting really unnecessary nasty comments about Gina's appearance (someone did it here too IIRC). Once I got banned they thought it'd be hilarious to try and belittle me by sending me PM's telling me to 'enjoy my ban sweetheart' and so I egged them a long a little and baited them/insulted them back until it got to a point where they said 'carry on and I'll report you again ;)' and so I reported them back before they got the chance and the twat got banned and then I turned off PM's so they could never respond to me again <33333

****ing bliss owning :love:

there's still a thread going on about Gina's wealth, they continuously scour the web for any photos/mentions of her :umm2: so creepy.

[Crimson Dynamo]

there's still a thread going on about Gina's wealth, they continuously scour the web for any photos/mentions of her :umm2: so creepy.

Did they elver find any evidence for her so called wealth?

[Me. I Am Salman]

nothing has been disproved, they're still obsessing. like who even cares?

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=72939437&postcount=1426
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=72900326&postcount=1405

[MTVN]

I remember when there used to be that "could you prove JJJ fake in a court of law" thread on DS which went on for about 14 different parts lol

[Daniel.]

nothing has been disproved, they're still obsessing. like who even cares?

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=72939437&postcount=1426
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=72900326&postcount=1405

omfd this is so bizarre..most of the people who post in it dont even like gina fans

i mean what kind of life must you have if you obsess over someone you dislikes wealth?

who cares if she was rich or not, you either liked her or didn't :shrug: ..

[Kizzy]

I'm not afraid to debate with anyone, and if a mod gets rude I report them same as I would anyone.
Not many do obv... but it has been known.

[Crimson Dynamo]

omfd this is so bizarre..most of the people who post in it dont even like gina fans

i mean what kind of life must you have if you obsess over someone you dislikes wealth?

who cares if she was rich or not, you either liked her or didn't :shrug: ..

it was annoying tho, like Dexter who turned out to be fake and the uber vile Kenneth Tong, another fake.

[Daniel.]

it was annoying tho, like Dexter who turned out to be fake and the uber vile Kenneth Tong, another fake.

What has that got to do with Gina though? :umm2:

They spend a lot of time talking about if someone they dislike on a rtv show a year ago is rich or not.

[Crimson Dynamo]

What has that got to do with Gina though? :umm2:

They spend a lot of time talking about if someone they dislike on a rtv show a year ago is rich or not

people just dont like fakes :notimpressed:

[Jessica.]

I think sometimes people aren't gonna argue about certain situations because they just get infracted for causing arguments when they just have a different POV

:worship: You said it.

[Kazanne]

I remember when there used to be that "could you prove JJJ fake in a court of law" thread on DS which went on for about 14 different parts lol

:joker::joker: I remember that one

[MeMyselfAndI]

omg I use to support JJJ loads on DS & post in their appreciation threads which has over 300 parts I believe. Biggest thread/supported housemates ever. Josie was so popular :lovedup:

[MeMyselfAndI]

Although she had loads of haters on this forum [Still more support than any HM, though] D:

[arista]

I know, but people can still be afraid of getting into arguments with them cos you'd feel like they have a vendetta against you and will not hesitate to ban you the second you make a tiny slip-up :laugh: I used to feel like that when I first joined here (and other forums tbh) but now I feel comfortable and know that the Mods here a very professional (unlike other sites, not noming and shaming tho) and are able to have a healthy discussion with you without the threats of bans or anything.



I am Fecking Not


Man Up

[Jessica.]

Remember that time loads of mature women joined TiBB from DS to support John James. :joker: :lovedup:

[Niamh.]

Remember that time loads of mature women joined TiBB from DS to support John James. :joker: :lovedup:

That was to support what's his name? the posh guy from that series? iirc

[MeMyselfAndI]

Ben.

[Niamh.]

Ben.

That's it! I drew a blank there for a minute

[MeMyselfAndI]

Ben was hilarious, not only mature women liked him :rolleyes:

I can still remember what he said to Mario :joker:

[Kizzy]

Remember that time loads of mature women joined TiBB from DS to support John James. :joker: :lovedup:

mature as in older or mature as in opposed to immature women?

[Niamh.]

Ben was hilarious, not only mature women liked him :rolleyes:

I can still remember what he said to Mario :joker:

Wasn't really a fan of anyone in the series, it was probably my least favourite BB, which is a shame as it was the last one on C4

[Kizzy]

Wasn't really a fan of anyone in the series, it was probably my least favourite BB, which is a shame as it was the last one on C4

freddie :love:

[MeMyselfAndI]

Wasn't really a fan of anyone in the series, it was probably my least favourite BB, which is a shame as it was the last one on C4

It's my least favorite BB series. The only people I liked out of like 25 housemates were Josie, John James, Ben, Sunshine & Dave.

It had like 15 bores: Andrew, JJ, Mario, Steve, Laura, Jo & like all the others I can't even remember

[MeMyselfAndI]

freddie :love:

Freddie was BB10 not BB11 :)

[Niamh.]

freddie :love:

BB10

[reece(:]

Caoimhe and Shabby :lovedup:

[Kizzy]

oh right yeah! :joker: sorry got my BBs mixed up..

[Kazanne]

Ah,I really liked Ben,he had me in stitches,lol,John James was my most disliked housemate he was vile looks wise and personalty wise.

[Niamh.]

oh right yeah! :joker: sorry got my BBs mixed up..

BB10 was actually one of my favourite series, it had so many great HMs (love them or hate them)

[Vanessa]

John James was a great housemate, until Josie got her claws into him. :rant:

[Kizzy]

BB10 was actually one of my favourite series, it had so many great HMs (love them or hate them)

I agree, not even sam pepper could liven that bb11 lot up! :laugh:

[Niamh.]

Yeah Sam Pepper was about my favourite if I had to choose

[Me. I Am Salman]

Sam Pepper was a cringey mess. Sunshine, Shabby, Ife and John james were the only ones worth supporting

[Josy]

Yeah Sam Pepper was about my favourite if I had to choose

:umm2:

[Vanessa]

Sam Pepper was a cringey mess. Sunshine, Shabby, Ife and John james were the only ones worth supporting

:thumbs:

[jackc1806]

I hated Sam Pepper

[jackc1806]

:thumbs:

Shabby was my fave until she left :/

[Vanessa]

Shabby was my fave until she left :/

Such a shame. She was interesting. :(

[Niamh.]

:umm2:

lol I didn't really like any of them, best of a bad bunch

[Me. I Am Salman]

I hated Sam Pepper

I remember they took his hat and Sam thought he was hilarious for using a bottle he cut in half as a megaphone to demand it back :umm2:

[Kizzy]

he was great! like a naughty puppy :D

[Vanessa]

he was great! like a naughty puppy :D

:laugh: i love the way he wound Josie up.

[Jessica.]

mature as in older or mature as in opposed to immature women?

Well, how can I say they were not very young without offending anyone? :sad:

Edit: I am not saying it's a bad thing, we got some great members at that time such as Malza for example.

[Jessica.]

That was to support what's his name? the posh guy from that series? iirc

Oh, it was Ben, not John James! My mind went blank for a minute. :joker:

[Cherie]

Yeah Sam Pepper was about my favourite if I had to choose

Niamh throwing the mod team into disrepute with her bad taste :laugh:

[Cherie]

Well, how can I say they were not very young without offending anyone? :sad:

Edit: I am not saying it's a bad thing, we got some great members at that time such as Malza for example.

As a matter of interest what age do you consider "mature", I think most people over 20 are considered ancient on TiBB in fairness, and if you have kids you may as well book your coffin :laugh:

[Jessica.]

As a matter of interest what age do you consider "mature", I think most people over 20 are considered ancient on TiBB in fairness, and if you have kids you may as well book your coffin :laugh:

I'm 21 myself, I would class late 30's/early 40's as mature, I don't really think there's a way to say it without being slightly offensive but it was a specific demographic I was referring to.

[Niamh.]

Niamh throwing the mod team into disrepute with her bad taste :laugh:

Wouldn't be the first time Cherie :smug:

[Niamh.]

I'm 21 myself, I would class late 30's/early 40's as mature, I don't really think there's a way to say it without being slightly offensive but it was a specific demographic I was referring to.

It's all relative Jess, your idea of what age is "mature" will start to get older and older as you do

[Jessica.]

It's all relative Jess, your idea of what age is "mature" will start to get older and older as you do

Yeah, a few years ago I thought 25 was old. :umm2:

[Kizzy]

How can we be offended by you saying anyone younger is immature?
I don't know any HM that only had a specific demographic supporting them, it's personality types that you like/dislike isn't it?

[Cherie]

I'm 21 myself, I would class late 30's/early 40's as mature, I don't really think there's a way to say it without being slightly offensive but it was a specific demographic I was referring to.

:suspect: are you getting younger as the rest of us get older

QUOTE=Jessica‪;6858157]

I am 22 years and 8 months old


Personally I consider people in their late 50s, early 60s mature, but each to their own I guess.

[jackc1806]

Know he looks different now, but his face was so ****ing annoying http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/article-1281438524289-0abe1bf0000005dc-356593_466x310.jpg

[Jessica.]

:suspect: are you getting younger as the rest of us get older

QUOTE=Jessica‪;6858157]

I am 22 years and 8 months old


Personally I consider people in their late 50s, early 60s mature, but each to their own I guess.

I must have typed it wrong then. :umm2: I was born in September 1992. I'll be 22 in 3 months. :sad:

[Cherie]

I must have typed it wrong then. :umm2: I was born in September 1992. I'll be 22 in 3 months. :sad:

Are you a Virgo :amazed: Virgos are just the best.

[Jessica.]

Are you a Virgo :amazed: Virgos are just the best.

I was born on a cusp, so I think it switches between Virgo and Libra, I am more inclined to say Libra. I used to believe in star signs when I was younger but I don't believe in them now.

[Cherie]

I was born on a cusp, so I think it switches between Virgo and Libra, I am more inclined to say Libra. I used to believe in star signs when I was younger but I don't believe in them now.

I don't really read star signs but I do think certain signs have distinctive traits.

[Kyle]

Lol good spot Cherie.

[Jessica.]

Lol good spot Cherie.

You can tell star signs by birth month, I don't think it was a guess. :joker:

[Kizzy]

I'm a leo virgo cusp

[michael21]

I must have typed it wrong then. :umm2: I was born in September 1992. I'll be 22 in 3 months. :sad:

oh you 21 :shocked: are you at uni

[Kizzy]

You can tell star signs by birth month, I don't think it was a guess. :joker:

No you can't.

[Kazanne]

I'm a leo virgo cusp

I'm a Scorpio /Libra born on a cusp,lol what a lot of cuspies

[Jessica.]

No you can't.

Isn't there at most three star signs in one month? Anyway, I don't think it's fair to continue this discussion here because it is completely unrelated to the topic, I don't want to get in any more trouble so I'm going to stop now.

[Josy]

Jessica beat me to it..can we take this convo to one of the chat threads now please.