[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

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.



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

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

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



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

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

[Josy]

What Marsh said.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

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.

Then get banned from the appeal section/from PMing.

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

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



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

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 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 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

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

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]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I'd curse and swear at them.

Then get banned from the appeal section/from PMing.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I dont feel members have that thought about me tbh..given the amount of abuse I get in general 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

Agree with all this too.

[Crimson Dynamo]

From LT's Weather Centre.....

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Hayden

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.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

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 I was just trying to scare Marsh I don't think it worked.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

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

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

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

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

[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

[Crimson Dynamo]

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



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

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

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



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

Only dezzy has one of those

[Josy]

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

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]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Only dezzy has one of those

We've noticed

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Josy

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

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]

Originally Posted by Josy

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

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.

There was Josy,digginn' this hole

[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