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10-21-2007, 10:31 AM | #1 |
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Whats up with infractions?
If this is not the right place for this please move it.
In the last week I have received two notices that I was being hit with two infractions. One was for being off topic when I responded to statements by another poster. It was not mae clear if that poster also was honored with the same infraction I was awarded. Then I just got another one for being sarcastic when I was being humorous. So what happens next? What are the written guidelines on this so I can stay out of the woodshed? Who can give these things and what is the criteria? |
10-21-2007, 12:28 PM | #2 |
Pittodrie Poltergeist
Join Date: Jan 2007
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How does one know when these infractions are given? (I hope we don't get one for posting on this thread, Sauron getting one would be especially ironic )
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10-21-2007, 11:27 PM | #3 |
Beloved Shadow
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These aren't the "written guidelines", but still useful....
A bit of combativeness can be overlooked if you're very right. A bit of wrongness can be overlooked if you're very non-combative. But if you're both wrong and combative... you're asking for it.
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10-22-2007, 02:06 AM | #4 | |
Princess of Skwerlz
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Infractions are a relatively new feature on the Downs, effective since the last update. Only moderators and administrators can give infractions. Infractions are given for failing to comply with forum rules; the following things can be the cause:
excessive chattiness off-topic (Non-Tolkien) posting inappropriate language insulting other member(s) spammed advertisement If you receive an infraction, you will also get a PM explaining the cause. One infraction has no immediate results except in the case of spamming. The first two reasons receive the lowest number of points, the last one the highest. Anyone who posts respectfully, whether humorously or thoughtfully, need not fear infractions. They are normally reserved for repeated offences except in the case of spamming. Spam results in immediate infraction and banning. If you have received an infraction and wonder why, it may be a good idea to brush up on forum rules and policies on following threads: Barrow-Downs FAQ Barrow-Downs Forum Policies Guidelines for Forum Posting Here are a couple of pertinent passages from the latter thread: Quote:
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10-22-2007, 08:59 AM | #5 |
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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Estelyn
thank you for the info. One more area of questions please. Are these infractions public or are they private? When I check my profile they pop up there. Can any member check on any other member to see if they received infractions? |
10-22-2007, 11:37 AM | #6 |
Desultory Dwimmerlaik
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When your profile is viewed, infractions are visible to moderators and admininstrators only, not to other members. ~*~ piosenniel
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