2010-01-02, 04:59 PM
BombsAway - why can't you argue more often like you did just now? You called no one an idiot, broke no rules, and still got your point across. I don't think doing this is too much to ask of any member. Following these rules is very simple. Be mindful of what you say to other members and you should be just fine.
I'd agree with you regarding the two points if the rules stated that points are doled out based upon the moderators feelings on what it should be rated, but even that I think is unfair. Everyone on this site receives two points for a flaming infraction or nothing for a warning. It's been like this since day one (or at least, since it was changed to 2 points last year, and that was done with a public notice). How is this heavy-handed at all? It's the same infraction for all people. Read the rules and then you won't be in the same situation you were in ten days ago where you had "to walk on eggshells". If you don't want to be banned, don't push the issue.
Being "a little mean" is not against the rules, and neither is "being aggressive". You can do both and still stay within the confines of the rules. Calling other members idiots or dumbasses (not saying you are, just a hypothetical member), even if all evidence points to it, has no point or relevance in any conversation. Ev-er.
I do take everyone's point of view when deciding things for the forum constantly. I took the forum's opinion on Flugzeug before I did it. I asked users what they thought about moderation in a Democracy poll and amped it up accordingly. I took user's input when creating the Marketplace, and I have even asked users about the possible creation of new boards (boss board, call to action). I asked people what should be done about the Angry Dome. I ask users for their opinions pretty consistently, so I find it surprising that you think everyone's opinions get overlooked.
One last thing, if you run to the police every time you did something wrong, how do you think that would affect your life? If you report yourself for a violation and get marked for it, where's the sense in complaining about that?
I'd agree with you regarding the two points if the rules stated that points are doled out based upon the moderators feelings on what it should be rated, but even that I think is unfair. Everyone on this site receives two points for a flaming infraction or nothing for a warning. It's been like this since day one (or at least, since it was changed to 2 points last year, and that was done with a public notice). How is this heavy-handed at all? It's the same infraction for all people. Read the rules and then you won't be in the same situation you were in ten days ago where you had "to walk on eggshells". If you don't want to be banned, don't push the issue.
Being "a little mean" is not against the rules, and neither is "being aggressive". You can do both and still stay within the confines of the rules. Calling other members idiots or dumbasses (not saying you are, just a hypothetical member), even if all evidence points to it, has no point or relevance in any conversation. Ev-er.
I do take everyone's point of view when deciding things for the forum constantly. I took the forum's opinion on Flugzeug before I did it. I asked users what they thought about moderation in a Democracy poll and amped it up accordingly. I took user's input when creating the Marketplace, and I have even asked users about the possible creation of new boards (boss board, call to action). I asked people what should be done about the Angry Dome. I ask users for their opinions pretty consistently, so I find it surprising that you think everyone's opinions get overlooked.
One last thing, if you run to the police every time you did something wrong, how do you think that would affect your life? If you report yourself for a violation and get marked for it, where's the sense in complaining about that?