[Cherie]

Just a general observation about closure of threads and not about any thread in particular, but given members can be banned from posting in threads, would this not be a better way to go rather than punishing everyone by closing the thread?

[AnnieK]

When multiple warnings have been given and people ignore it and continue to insult each other, it is sometimes better to just close the thread.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

When multiple warnings have been given and people ignore it and continue to insult each other, it is sometimes better to just close the thread.

I felt today that I had to request my own thread closed due to deliberate trouble making. I agree with Cherie though. Getting threads closed gives the culprits satisfaction, it's not the best solution. Ban them.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

When multiple warnings have been given and people ignore it and continue to insult each other, it is sometimes better to just close the thread.

Thanks Annie, but everyone loses out, banning the offending members would seem a better system as it feels like we are all punished for a handful of members who can't help themselves

[Barry.]

I must of missed it but yeah I agree with Cherie however it must be hard on the mods having to repeat the same thing over and over, it must be exhausting for them.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Thanks Annie, but everyone loses out, banning the offending members would seem a better system as it feels like we are all punished for a handful of members who can't help themselves

Giving out warning is pointless unless they are backed up with bans

[Beso]

My observations after receiving both punishment.


Banned from TIBB for a day...meh...whoopeee,

Banned from the discussion for 3 days...oh you swines, I was just getting warmed up..gutted.

[MTVN]

The problem is often where there are multiple culprits. This punishment would have to be handed out quite widely which would no doubt cause it's own complaints. There are also some threads which are almost inherently prone to descending into arguments

Generally we do try and preserve a topic and that's why we'll post warnings in threads first and delete posts before closing a thread. That's only really a last resort when a thread seems unsalvageable

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by MTVN

The problem is often where there are multiple culprits. This punishment would have to be handed out quite widely which would no doubt cause it's own complaints. There are also some threads which are almost inherently prone to descending into arguments

Generally we do try and preserve a topic and that's why we'll post warnings in threads first and delete posts before closing a thread. That's only really a last resort when a thread seems unsalvageable

It’s like having a dog that’s all bark an no bite
Handing out bans has fallen when rule breaking has gone up

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Kate!

I felt today that I had to request my own thread closed due to deliberate trouble making. I agree with Cherie though. Getting threads closed gives the culprits satisfaction, it's not the best solution. Ban them.

Let’s not rewrite history, Kate. Livia was the one who took it off-topic and started talking about members. I replied to the thread, you’re the one who jumped in on MY post to Livia and kicked off the drama. Don’t try to paint it like I’m the issue just because it fits whatever story you’re telling yourself.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Let’s not rewrite history, Kate. Livia was the one who took it off-topic and started talking about members. I replied to the thread, you’re the one who jumped in on MY post to Livia and kicked off the drama. Don’t try to paint it like I’m the issue just because it fits whatever story you’re telling yourself.

And yet again here you are to denigrate and argue. I put a stop to the drama by requesting the thread closed.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

It’s like having a dog that’s all bark an no bite
Handing out bans has fallen when rule breaking has gone up

Very true.


I got banned the other week for not noticing I had a message in my PMs that was a warning to decease from posting all my old threads with a messgae to delete thread please,as my post.

Now come on, how on earth am I supposed to notice I've been sent a warning PM when I'm concentrating on bumping all my old threads in a huff.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Kate!

And yet again here you are to denigrate and argue. I put a stop to the drama by requesting the thread closed.

Pointing out what actually happened isn’t “denigrating,” it’s correcting your spin. You’ve clearly got a problem with everything I post, but that doesn’t make it arguing. That’s just you seeing an argument in anything I say. Maybe take a step back and realise not everything revolves around your drama.

[Maru]

All I saw is that I was quoted twice and then it was deleted because for me it was very early morning, so I'm still confused lol. I expect immediate bans as compensation...

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Pointing out what actually happened isn’t “denigrating,” it’s correcting your spin. You’ve clearly got a problem with everything I post, but that doesn’t make it arguing. That’s just you seeing an argument in anything I say. Maybe take a step back and realise not everything revolves around your drama.

No. You don't listen. I caused no drama. I asked Annie to close it to stop it all. Everybody is sick of the same people causing crap constantly. I'm not apologising for answering back bitchy comments.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Pointing out what actually happened isn’t “denigrating,” it’s correcting your spin. You’ve clearly got a problem with everything I post, but that doesn’t make it arguing. That’s just you seeing an argument in anything I say. Maybe take a step back and realise not everything revolves around your drama.

What happened is livia broke the rules by getting personal and you broke the rules by getting then when on with your patronising posts calling members babe
That’s the facts

[AnnieK]

Stop continung this and then moaning when threads get closed. Ive tried to be fair and closed the thread because to be honest i would have had to have banned most contributors.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Kate!

No. You don't listen. I caused no drama. I asked Annie to close it to stop it all. Everybody is sick of the same people causing crap constantly. I'm not apologising for answering back bitchy comments.

You jumped in on a reply I made to Livia who was talking **** about another member. Nothing to do with you.

You caused drama that had your thread closed. That you requested. Which for some reason I’m to blame for.

[Beso]

Why can't I have the TIBB posters privelage @Annie

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Stop continung this and then moaning when threads get closed. Ive tried to be fair and closed the thread because to be honest i would have had to have banned most contributors.

Yes you would Annie, have to have banned a few. What's wrong with that. Nothing else is working. They take no bloody notice.

[Glenn.]

I won’t be replying anymore Annie.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

The problem is often where there are multiple culprits. This punishment would have to be handed out quite widely which would no doubt cause it's own complaints. There are also some threads which are almost inherently prone to descending into arguments



Generally we do try and preserve a topic and that's why we'll post warnings in threads first and delete posts before closing a thread. That's only really a last resort when a thread seems unsalvageable

And let's be honest any thread asking you to pick forum members for something is pretty much a banker for starting arguments

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

You jumped in on a reply I made to Livia who was talking **** about another member. Nothing to do with you.

You caused drama that had your thread closed. That you requested. Which for some reason I’m to blame for.

Correct. You were to blame for me feeling I had no choice.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Stop continung this and then moaning when threads get closed. Ive tried to be fair and closed the thread because to be honest i would have had to have banned most contributors.

After the warning you gave you should of banned livia and Glenn who got personal after the warning

Things get worse unless you put a stop to it

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

After the warning you gave you should of banned livia and Glenn who got personal after the warning

Things get worse unless you put a stop to it

Glenn never gets banned. God knows how.