Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
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DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
Also, as a mod I have it as my personal policy that I will not discuss moderation activities or posts in the thread itself. If you have a problem with something I've posted or done as a mod, PM me to discuss it and I'll be happy to explain my reasons. Movie Talk is for the discussion of movies, not for the discussion of the moderation of Movie Talk, or the discussion of the behavior of the posters in Movie Talk. If you feel like you're being treated unfairly then I certainly want to hear about it, but I don't think a public thread is appropriate for the airing of potentially private grievances.
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DVD Talk Godfather
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DVD Talk Limited Edition
#29
Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
I took it as not to discuss it within the thread. Isn't this section of the forum to discuss those issues? Please clarify, am I being "rude" for wanting it discussed here? Will I receive additional warning points?
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Moderator
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
Is that enough clarification?
#31
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
They both can be construed as an attack in the context of the post. Calling someone a "noob" can be playful, or it can be used as a putdown. As a mod, your duty is to moderate engaging discussions with impartiality. If you can't understand the difference then you are contributing to the hostility that runs rampant in some of these threads.
#32
Banned
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
This thread is really funny because I've been complaining about this same issue the past 3 month and it only got me a suspension, several closed threads, put at odds with several members here and a shut the hell up you mini-mod.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/forum-feedb...te-2009-a.html
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/forum-feedb...eadcrap-2.html
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/forum-feedb...l-version.html
Since my suspension, I have tried to keep to myself and really feel a little bit odd trying to participate in threads again. Some of the fun I had participating in this forum is gone and I believe the OP and several other members feel the same way. Again, with no written rules, there is no point to complain.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/forum-feedb...te-2009-a.html
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/forum-feedb...eadcrap-2.html
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/forum-feedb...l-version.html
Since my suspension, I have tried to keep to myself and really feel a little bit odd trying to participate in threads again. Some of the fun I had participating in this forum is gone and I believe the OP and several other members feel the same way. Again, with no written rules, there is no point to complain.
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
Since my suspension, I have tried to keep to myself and really feel a little bit odd trying to participate in threads again. Some of the fun I had participating in this forum is gone and I believe the OP and several other members feel the same way. Again, with no written rules, there is no point to complain.
With regard to the "mini-mod" accusation thing, my advice would be to let this go. Harping back cannot be a positive way of dealing with such matters.
If you now post predominantly in a non self-conscious, on-topic manner, I can't see how you'd not derive enjoyment from your activities here.
If, during your day-to-day reading you genuinely feel that a rule has been breached, you can send a PM. However, if you were perceived to be scouring the forums to find posts to report and/or reporting borderline posts, then it is likely that you'd be regarded as the boy who cried wolf and/or maybe wasting the time of the volunteer mods and admins. There is a balance.
They both can be construed as an attack in the context of the post. Calling someone a "noob" can be playful, or it can be used as a putdown. As a mod, your duty is to moderate engaging discussions with impartiality. If you can't understand the difference then you are contributing to the hostility that runs rampant in some of these threads.
2) It is for the moderator/admin to determine the extent of any response and individual styles will vary. Some people lock troublesome threads. Some people edit/delete troublesome posts. Some people move out the troublesome posts and leave them visible but locked so as to demonstrate where a line has been crossed. From time to time members will be warned publicly or privately and it could be the case that not all participants will be regarded as equally culpable and so will receive differing treatment. At different times the same mod/admin may do any combination or take another tack entirely. Chances are that there'll be a complaint regardless of what action is taken from someone who feels maligned. There is a balance to be struck here, too.
3) Regarding infraction notices, I suspect that these are sent out anonymously or pseudonymously by virtue of the board software. And if they are unsigned, they could come from any of a particular forum's moderators OR from an admin. If you look at the timing of the administrative action taken in the "From Hell" thread and the name of the person who signed off on the split threads, if you so wish, you might then deduce who sent the infraction notice about which you seem to be complaining....
The fact that you participated in the derailing of a thread and still won't accept that your participation merits any administrative action indicates that you may not be happy with the way things are run here. But if you have anything further to say on YOUR treatment I would suggest that you send me a PM. I can guarantee here that your message will receive the reply that I believe it merits.
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
The fact that you participated in the derailing of a thread and still won't accept that your participation merits any administrative action indicates that you may not be happy with the way things are run here. But if you have anything further to say on YOUR treatment I would suggest that you send me a PM. I can guarantee here that your message will receive the reply that I believe it merits.
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DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
Can we get back to having fun. It's Friday!!!
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
Before I made post #1 here, I lurked for a few months to get a feel for the atmosphere in the forums. I knew there were a few smart asses in the threads. I honestly don't remember how I was received. I think sarcasm and at times biting sarcasm is part of the game here, but it shouldn't cross the line into personal attacks.
It definitely takes some time to learn the styles of various posters. There were a few posters who I initially wanted to punch in the mouth, but over time I've gotten used to their posting angle and often times enjoy it.
It definitely takes some time to learn the styles of various posters. There were a few posters who I initially wanted to punch in the mouth, but over time I've gotten used to their posting angle and often times enjoy it.
#42
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
I might as well add my 2 cents, since I sort of instigated everything.
My "noobs" post was made in jest and I told iamiam that in a pm shortly after the thread was closed. All this hubbub for the lack of a smilie....
My "noobs" post was made in jest and I told iamiam that in a pm shortly after the thread was closed. All this hubbub for the lack of a smilie....
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#45
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Well....as a longtime lurker, and only recent joiner...I must say that I believe that DVDTalk has gotten grumpier/meaner. I actually only recently started posting in threads...but I'm kinda over it already. Not to say "I quit!" like that other dude somewhere above me did, but I don't feel very welcome here. I hate to use the ignore button...but it's either that, or ignore half the threads. Or the site in general. I mean, not everyone acts like an ass, but enough do that it becomes a drag to deal with after awhile.
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#47
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
As long as the new posters don't start posting everything in a different color, I don't care what the fuck they do.
Posts like this make it hard to hold back, though.
= J
Posts like this make it hard to hold back, though.
= J
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
Well....as a longtime lurker, and only recent joiner...I must say that I believe that DVDTalk has gotten grumpier/meaner. I actually only recently started posting in threads...but I'm kinda over it already. Not to say "I quit!" like that other dude somewhere above me did, but I don't feel very welcome here. I hate to use the ignore button...but it's either that, or ignore half the threads. Or the site in general. I mean, not everyone acts like an ass, but enough do that it becomes a drag to deal with after awhile.
#49
Banned
Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
According to the rules that are sporadically/occasionally followed, a "small jab" IS an attack. Those who feel the need to assert their "hyper-intelligence" over the rest of us by "putting us in our place" need to grow a spine themselves, and use it to grow the decency to keep their yaps shut.
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Re: Is the forum getting ruder and nastier?
According to the rules that are sporadically/occasionally followed, a "small jab" IS an attack. Those who feel the need to assert their "hyper-intelligence" over the rest of us by "putting us in our place" need to grow a spine themselves, and use it to grow the decency to keep their yaps shut.