What do we do when we get PMs that need mod attention?

Trevor · 10-01-07, 07:47 PM

It could be a range of issues; personal attacks, requests for bootlegs, other illegal activity.....

There is no "report this post" button. We can forward them, but to who?

Kittydreamer · 10-01-07, 09:22 PM

I would say forward them all to X or any other admin, but mostly X.

Mopower · 10-02-07, 09:13 AM

Email the mods and hope they get back to you within a month or so.

Lunatikk · 10-02-07, 09:43 AM

delete them

Goldblum · 10-02-07, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lunatikk

delete them

VinVega · 10-02-07, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopower

Email the mods and hope they get back to you within a month or so.

What he said, except for the a month or two.

I have folks emailing me for certain things at times, so it's not unprecedented.

The Infidel · 10-02-07, 02:53 PM

Not getting a reply to a PM/email after a more-than-reasonable amount of time = "we couldn't give less of a shit about your concerns"

Numanoid · 10-02-07, 03:22 PM

I was lead to believe that the procedure for this kind of stuff was to call GeoffK at 3 in the morning.

Trevor · 10-02-07, 04:19 PM

I think we're out of jokes, so here's what happened in my case.

I forwarded it to an admin (X), and got a reply that it was taken care of, so I imagine that was the way to handle it.

I don't think deleting inappropriate PMs is the way to go, I'd rather deal with spammers and the like more severely than just ignoring them.

Groucho · 10-02-07, 04:24 PM

Well, this was unexpected.

Just so you know, my offer was not spam and was a sincere solicitation. And the invitation is still open.

Goldblum · 10-02-07, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

Well, this was unexpected.

Just so you know, my offer was not spam and was a sincere solicitation. And the invitation is still open.

benedict · 10-02-07, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Infidel

Not getting a reply to a PM/email after a more-than-reasonable amount of time = "we couldn't give less of a shit about your concerns"

IIRC, some time ago I was told that someone using the board software to email me had been getting a bounce message which incorporated something about bsc[at]mailcity[dot]com.

It transpired that, following an upgrade, part of the board software had dug up my 1999 sign-up email and was sending stuff to me there!

Another part of the software was functioning correctly.

So I received emails sent to me via one method and not via another. I had no intention of ignoring anyone but for a while it would certainly look that way to the sender!

That said, from what I have picked up from other mods, there is a universal system that works something along these lines:

Mail -> New
> IF Any Header Contains (FROM "The_Infidel") THEN (JUNK)

The Infidel · 10-02-07, 06:31 PM

Oh, that makes me feel so much better about this site, knowing that I could be on the ignore list of the mods, for no good reason.

benedict · 10-03-07, 02:11 PM

.... several posts in this threads were of a jokey tone and the final part of my post, the little piece which was followed by a smiley, was not serious.

However, maybe I should have taken the hint regarding his agenda from the tone and phrasing of The_Infidel's original post ["we couldn't give less of a shit about your concerns"] and simply refrained from posting the sensible/explanatory part that made up the bulk of my message.

Rest assured that I have learned my lesson and TI's prophecy has fulfilled itself.

twikoff · 10-03-07, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevor

I think we're out of jokes, so here's what happened in my case.

we arent out of jokes yet!
I was just coming in to tell you about all the over the counter drugs to help you cope with your PMS

Goldblum · 10-03-07, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by twikoff

we arent out of jokes yet!
I was just coming in to tell you about all the over the counter drugs to help you cope with your PMS

There's nothing funny about PMS.

Joe Molotov · 10-03-07, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldblum

There's nothing funny about PMS.

What about a clown with PMS?

The Infidel · 10-03-07, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by benedict

Rest assured that I have learned my lesson and TI's prophecy has fulfilled itself.

And what is this "prophecy" of which you speak?

burnside986 · 10-03-07, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Molotov

What about a clown with PMS?

THIS

Seantn · 10-04-07, 03:18 PM

We all know that PMS is a sign of weakness and being a pussy. At least that's what my doctor told me.

Goldblum · 10-05-07, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Infidel

And what is this "prophecy" of which you speak?

Re-read this thread, and then take a wild guess.

The Infidel · 10-05-07, 08:48 PM

I like your sig, Goldblum. It really speaks volumes.

10-01-07, 07:47 PM	#1
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The Infidel DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the kingdom of the evil Voratians, ruled by the wicked Ak-Oga Posts: 9,415	Not getting a reply to a PM/email after a more-than-reasonable amount of time = "we couldn't give less of a shit about your concerns" __________________ Hey you, reading this. Click and join this fan page. You're not doing anything better.

10-02-07, 04:19 PM	#9
Trevor DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: somewhere shopping Posts: 21,750	I think we're out of jokes, so here's what happened in my case. I forwarded it to an admin (X), and got a reply that it was taken care of, so I imagine that was the way to handle it. I don't think deleting inappropriate PMs is the way to go, I'd rather deal with spammers and the like more severely than just ignoring them. __________________ forum helps: search - reviews - Challenge Compendium - DVD "upgrades" missing features from original release - DVDTalk Facebook - OCD/Storage/Organization - BD Digibook Thread - Free Daily Android App - All Gift Card Deals Personal: PMs are the anitchrist, just email me. Holiday'12 - Comedy '12 My Countdown Counting down to: The 2nd Annual DVDTalk Action/Adventure/Crime/Mystery Challenge The 2nd Annual DVDTalk Action/Adventure/Crime/Mystery Challenge has started!

10-02-07, 04:24 PM	#10
Groucho DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 62,161	Well, this was unexpected. Just so you know, my offer was not spam and was a sincere solicitation. And the invitation is still open. __________________ Xbox Live: Runner Groucho PSN: RunnerGroucho "The Borg is a species" -- Tracer Bullet (Citation)

10-02-07, 06:31 PM	#13
The Infidel DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the kingdom of the evil Voratians, ruled by the wicked Ak-Oga Posts: 9,415	Oh, that makes me feel so much better about this site, knowing that I could be on the ignore list of the mods, for no good reason. __________________ Hey you, reading this. Click and join this fan page. You're not doing anything better.

10-02-07, 09:13 AM	#3
Mopower DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium Posts: 15,717	Email the mods and hope they get back to you within a month or so.

10-02-07, 09:43 AM	#4
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10-02-07, 03:22 PM	#8
Numanoid DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Down in 'The Park' Posts: 27,011	I was lead to believe that the procedure for this kind of stuff was to call GeoffK at 3 in the morning.

10-03-07, 02:11 PM	#14
benedict Administrator Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Outside of the U.S.A. Posts: 9,967	For the avoidance of doubt.... .... several posts in this threads were of a jokey tone and the final part of my post, the little piece which was followed by a smiley, was not serious. However, maybe I should have taken the hint regarding his agenda from the tone and phrasing of The_Infidel's original post ["we couldn't give less of a shit about your concerns"] and simply refrained from posting the sensible/explanatory part that made up the bulk of my message. Rest assured that I have learned my lesson and TI's prophecy has fulfilled itself.

10-04-07, 03:18 PM	#20
Seantn DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5,602	We all know that PMS is a sign of weakness and being a pussy. At least that's what my doctor told me. __________________ "Why don't you get a blog where you can tell others to get a blog?" - Parcher

10-05-07, 08:48 PM	#22
The Infidel DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the kingdom of the evil Voratians, ruled by the wicked Ak-Oga Posts: 9,415	I like your sig, Goldblum. It really speaks volumes. __________________ Hey you, reading this. Click and join this fan page. You're not doing anything better.