[flamingGalah!]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I've said this so often in the past few days but if you want to contest a punishment or infraction then PM me or another mod, If I was behind it we'll talk it through and if I wasn't I'll look over the infraction and IF I think It's a bit rash or hasty or maybe not even harsh enough I'll say so to the mod (which I do anyway and I encourage other mods to do the same to me).

Most of the time we all get it right and sometimes you just got to accept it as causing drama on the forums will only get you in more trouble.

In summary, as long as you are civil feel free to PM me anytime and I'll look into it although 99% of the time I'll agree with the mods.

If I have received an infraction which I think is unwarranted, I have hit the reply button to ask exactly what I had said that was bad, but I never, ever get a reply... Very frustrating. And it sems to me that one or two Mod's are taking advantage of their Mod status to dish out infractions left, right & centre to forum members who they have had run ins with... This seems to be with the newer Mod's in particular...

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by flamingGalah!

If I have received an infraction which I think is unwarranted, I have hit the reply button to ask exactly what I had said that was bad, but I never, ever get a reply... Very frustrating. And it sems to me that one or two Mod's are taking advantage of their Mod status to dish out infractions left, right & centre to forum members who they have had run ins with... This seems to be with the newer Mod's in particular...

We dont have access to the PMs on the TiBB staff account thats why you have not received a reply. Only admin do, and I doubt they log into that account, as there isnt really a need to :S

[flamingGalah!]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

We dont have access to the TiBB staff account thats why you have not received a reply.

Well it seems a little silly having the option to reply there then?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by flamingGalah!

Well it seems a little silly having the option to reply there then?

Yeah I agree actually.

But as Dezzy said, PM a mod about it if you feel you did not break a rule.

It is useless replying to the TiBB staff account

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by flamingGalah!

If I have received an infraction which I think is unwarranted, I have hit the reply button to ask exactly what I had said that was bad, but I never, ever get a reply... Very frustrating. And it sems to me that one or two Mod's are taking advantage of their Mod status to dish out infractions left, right & centre to forum members who they have had run ins with... This seems to be with the newer Mod's in particular...

It's best to PM a mod's posting account if you have any concerns over infractions as we can't reply to any Mod Staff PMs.

The thing with infractions is that when we hand them out a new thread is made automatically in Tibb Towers about it so that all mods and Admin can see it, so we can see if there's been any unjust punishments handed out and there hasn't been from what I can recall. Since I and others have become mods we've been able to crack down a bit more then before as there's more mods now so it may feel like we're being unfair but we're just able to keep up better now with reports and such.

[Lee.]

Yeah!! I want to know why I received mine and was banned too then!

[InOne]

Well I know who gave me mine but she still keeps quiet

[Tom4784]

Also if you do have any complaints can you PM us after it's happened? We get loads of reports each day so older infractions and reports get lost extremely quickly so it's dificult to trace them down.

[luminoussun]

aawww i am so glad you did'nt take my post the wrong way and thanks everyone for keeping it a civil chat

[Shiner]

Interesting thread.

I think to avoid any further confusion, it should be included in your chirpy "you have an infraction" PM what the appropriate steps are to discuss your infraction.

I have had 2. One for correcting someone's text speak (which I understand is against the rules) and a second for cracking a multi layered joke about being thick, which ironically could only be taken wrongly if you happened to be unbelievably dense and unable to work out the joke. Annoyingly after I explained the intent of the joke, my explanation got deleted which made me look a right twat and I got an infraction. Having never had anything like that happen to me in all my years on various fora, I contested both infractions in a calm and friendly manner but got no reply. I was left with the feeling that the TiBB Staff didn't care that my infractions were unfair or not.

I now know that no matter how nicely you do it, you can't just reply to the TiBB Staff PM you get.

[GiRTh]

Just noticed this thread. I'm amazed its still open.

There are offensive threads about bulls**t all over this forum yet they go untouched but as soon as a controversial subject is toucehd on the mods lurk like vultures to end any kind of meaningful discussion. In days gone by, members were allowed to debate openly and honestly. Sadly that is no longer the case on this forum.

Its quite clear from the many posts in this thread, the infraction system simply isn't working. The reason given are often seen as trivial or under explained. The mods seem happy giving them out but unhappy justifying them. The old system was so much clearer.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Its quite clear from the many posts in this thread, the infraction system simply isn't working. The reason given are often seen as trivial or under explained. The mods seem happy giving them out but unhappy justifying them. The old system was so much clearer.

If you mean the old 3 strikes and you are out system, where the first warning was an automatic 24 hour ban, second a week and third permanent, then I fully agree.

I actually miss the old forum, people didnt play up as much, with infractions they can get away with a LOT more, and my god don't people try testing the boundaries. With the old system they couldnt do that.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

If you mean the old 3 strikes and you are out system, where the first warning was an automatic 24 hour ban, second a week and third permanent, then I fully agree.

I actually miss the old forum, people didnt play up as much, with infractions they can get away with a LOT more, and my god don't people try testing the boundaries. With the old system they couldnt do that.

It was so much clearer. I think the biggest problem with this system is that it's just not clear enough for you guys to enforce it without the many complaints. I think you guys do a good job - in the main - but the system hampers you're ability to do it.

[InOne]

Thing is the amount of point you give for different things are really incosistent. Do you have anything to go by or do you just give the amounts with your own judgements?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by InOne

Thing is the amount of point you give for different things are really incosistent. Do you have anything to go by or do you just give the amounts with your own judgements?

Certain things have set amounts, other have to be custom... though obviously depending on the severity of the post, the amount of points is altered.

[Glenn.]

Im not sure whether Ive got infractions. I think they were just warnings, (or are they the same thing?), but I thoroughly deserved them
I have no problems with mods on here, can't really see what the fuss is about. If you broke the rules then you deserve punishment. Simples

[Shiner]

Originally Posted by Glenn

Im not sure whether Ive got infractions. I think they were just warnings, (or are they the same thing?), but I thoroughly deserved them
I have no problems with mods on here, can't really see what the fuss is about. If you broke the rules then you deserve punishment. Simples

Yeah they are the same but they show up on your profile for x amount of time until they expire.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Shiner

Yeah they are the same but they show up on your profile for x amount of time until they expire.

Oh cool

[Beso]

how do you become a mod on here?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by parmnion

how do you become a mod on here?

Every now and then we will need new moderators...when that happens usually thread is made asking you to apply.

We then look at all of the applications...take into account previous bans/warnings, and decide who we think is best suited for the job

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by parmnion

how do you become a mod on here?

when they need more mods admin ask people who would like to be one to apply and say why they think they would be a good mod and they choose

[Mystic Mock]

i know i deserved an infraction for this but when i opened up a calmer thread about which housemates fans do you get on with best,i got banned but the other thread about the same thing was being rude about other fans of housemates and acting like a troll but they didnt get banned.

and then the mod said we warned you and you pushed your luck by then opening up the same thread.

1.it was on that thread anyway so no i didnt get warned.
2.do they think we all read the same threads?

[Vicky.]

Who a mod supports makes not the slightest bit of difference when it comes to actually modding. But, not that it matters, yes there are fans of every housemate on the tibb staff team

The thread in question was closed because of blatant transphobia. I don't know if you read the thread that Dezzy posted on this matter or not. But basically, we dont allow prejudiced comments/jokes on this forum. Which I felt that thread was. Hence calling it disgusting. I don't think many would disagree that is was in bad taste.

People can slag off mods favorites until they are blue in the face, and nothing will be done. Unless the comments in question are over the top (such as wishing harm to come to housemates, something else that has been on the rise recently) or discriminative.

[Shiner]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Who a mod supports makes not the slightest bit of difference when it comes to actually modding. But, not that it matters, yes there are fans of every housemate on the tibb staff team

It may not make any difference to the mods but for us punters it does matter a lot that we feel that the site is run with impartiality.

Originally Posted by Vicky.

The thread in question was closed because of blatant transphobia. I don't know if you read the thread that Dezzy posted on this matter or not. But basically, we dont allow prejudiced comments/jokes on this forum. Which I felt that thread was. Hence calling it disgusting. I don't think many would disagree that is was in bad taste.

We'll have to agree to disagree. I felt that although very childish in it's content, the thread in question didn't "prejudice" anyone at all. I'd also go as far as to speculate that the HM being referred to would see the funny side of that particular joke and come back with a killer line. Like I said the locking of that thread is not major loss to the forum.
No I didn't catch Dezzy's thread.

Originally Posted by Vicky.

People can slag off mods favorites until they are blue in the face, and nothing will be done. Unless the comments in question are over the top (such as wishing harm to come to housemates, something else that has been on the rise recently) or discriminative.

That's good to know. Keep up the good work. It is appreciated.

[Jase.]

I've had infractions over the most retarded of things. It's just so laughable.