Indefinite Bannings

[Askthepizzaguy]

You know, I would imagine bans don't happen that often. Do they?

Some of us, myself included, sometimes tread the line and get upset... but most people can be rehabilitated I think.

I just wonder what must someone do to get banned, and why would they expend the energy doing so? Isn't it a waste of time and thought?

Try as I might, I will never understand why people behave the way they do. And that's in general, not directed at anyone, banned or not.

[caravel]

You know, I would imagine bans don't happen that often. Do they?

Bans are a rarity.

Some of us, myself included, sometimes tread the line and get upset... but most people can be rehabilitated I think.

A forum is not really the place for rehabilitation. When a member registers here they accept the terms and conditions. If someone feels that they cannot abide by these, then it's obvious as to what they must do (decline).

I just wonder what must someone do to get banned, and why would they expend the energy doing so? Isn't it a waste of time and thought?

For the ban in question:

That's something between the staff and Gaius Terrentius Varro. It will not be discussed here unless Gaius Terrentius Varo chooses to make it public.

Though In general: Persistently breaking the rules.

Try as I might, I will never understand why people behave the way they do. And that's in general, not directed at anyone, banned or not.

I think perhaps that some people see an internet forum as a medium from which to launch anonymous personal attacks against people they've never met, post bad language and in general behave disrespectfully towards other patrons. Remember that there is a person behind every post/profile. Treat others as you would have them treat yourself.

[HopAlongBunny]

OMG!

I finally read the rules (thank you for the link Asai Nagamasa)

I never realized just how tightly regulated we are Be nice? Don't make it personal? No commercial skulduggery?

No wonder there's maybe one (more or less) banned every year!

[Togakure]

Compared to some other forums I visit, the Org is tame and judiciously run with grace and tact. At the Taleworlds forum for example (the original, non-Paradox-affiliated Mount and Blade forum), staff declare openly that patrons have no rights, no "free speech," no nothing--it's a privilege to post there, and they tolerate your presence. Temporary mutings and bans, permanent bans, and IP bans for those who are caught returning under an alternate account after being banned, are frequent. Despite the intolerant, iron-fisted, ban hammer-wielding staff, the forum is a lot more unruly and obnoxious than the Org is or ever was since I've been here. The Org seems to do a good job promoting the desired general behavior, based on the temperament of its average patron.

[Askthepizzaguy]

This is the best-run forum I've ever come across. Any issues or warnings regarding my account were dealt with swiftly and in the fairest manner I've seen, and no one here is overly-punitive I think. Plus the really bad members did get banned. I remember I had (for all intents and purposes) a stalker that was banned.

The few times, the very few times, I thought someone deserved to be banned, they were. I consider myself a pretty reasonable guy most of the time, and hasty punishments don't happen here. I also like how the problems get resolved if someone does have an issue with the staff or a moderator.

I haven't spoken to TosaInu that much, or many of the moderators here, but every time I have, I felt like I was being treated like a human being.



That's my feedback on Org policy, banning, and the staff here. I thought you guys might like the positive feedback. I think this post was mostly on-topic, but I'll end it here before I knock the thread off-topic.

to this forum and its people.

[Aemilius Paulus]

Well, since someone already made the crack about Cannae, perhaps I will make my own lame attempt:

It's discrimination. Varro was a plebeian. Looks like Lex Hortensia has not reached .Org...

Onto the Aventine, men! Let's hold a strike!!