Was I in the right?

[Oaty]

What does the abbreviation '***' in your custom user title stands for?

Too funny considering some moderators don't allow that term to be used.

Edited in the stars so I don't get a warning.

Anyways that's what causes problems, moderators need to follow the strictest rules, then when one moderator punishes one then another moderator breaks that rule, causing a problem.

That way the moderators are within the rules instead of above them

[Andres]

Edited in the stars so I don't get a warning.

It does mean "wait 'til friday", doesn't it?

[Sasaki Kojiro]

hmm I've never warned anyone for wtf. mf got warned because he was referring to another patron.

[Stig]

mmmm I've been warned for stupid things too, imo, but I don't care, I don't discuss mod decisions, if they want to delete a post of mine, fine let them do it, like I can be bothered, these warning mature after 30 days, well that's fine with me.

[AntiochusIII]

I was warned for using the n-word in my post with stars on all except the first letter, though the tone was very clearly sarcastic -- made, to put it from my point of view, to ridicules the racisms in that particular thread. However, considering the stated policy, and the mildness of the warning (PM level), I don't really care about it that much.

These warnings slip by after 30 days anyway. I don't think you'd have to worry about it. Misunderstandings happen.

[Csargo]

I think this is a bogus warning but it's the mods decision and I'm not arguing with it. I've gotten what 4 warnings doesn't really change anything.

[Papewaio]

Prick also means penis in a derogatory tone. It's mild, but not innocent. If it wasn't mild it would be a two pointer.

[doc_bean]

Too funny considering some moderators don't allow that term to be used.

Edited in the stars so I don't get a warning.

Anyways that's what causes problems, moderators need to follow the strictest rules, then when one moderator punishes one then another moderator breaks that rule, causing a problem.

That way the moderators are within the rules instead of above them

I use wtf a lot, I don't think is offensive and I've never gotten a warning for it


PS I recently got my second warning since I've been on the Org, cheers to Mith !

[The Wizard]

I was also warned once for swearing. This was an instance when I (I swear profusely in average human interaction) used the words "jack s**t" (ho boy, hello next warning ) in a commentary on RTW's tactical gameplay ("that doesn't mean <insert curse>").

Now, considering that the Arena (where this was posted) has a sticky explicitly stating that you should not swear, plus the rule that you cannot go wild at CA on this forum (that that one applies here is debatable, but... meh), I suppose you could justify the warning.

But then... I wasn't cursing at anybody -- directly. In my opinion swearing should only become punishable when it's part of derogatory comment on a person (or entity, in the case of CA [and CA alone]).

Therefore, a swear word not directed at any particular person (an Orgah in most cases) should not be a warnable offense (making the comment "what a s****y movie, God d*mn!" in a random Frontroom thread legit). This forum isn't here to teach subjective morals (is it? ).

But, meh... gosh darned rules!

[Ser Clegane]

**** ******* ****** ******** ******* ****** ****** !

No - I won't do that kind of thing

Take that, you ***** ********** ***** ****** ***** !

Not even for chocolate.

[Vladimir]

Isn't the Backroom a PG-13 type forum? That means you're limited to one f-bomb (in a non sexual reference) and can show boobies.

[Mithrandir]

We don't have any age limit anywhere on the forum.

Except maybe in the babethread .

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

I got a warnning from Mith the Other Week, Last week I presume, and here the 3 PM's me and him exchange


"Wether or not he receieved a warning is
1. None of your bussines. I'm sure you wouldn't like it if other patrons knew about the warnings you've received either.
2.Not relevant to yours.

-Mithrandir."


First, I said a 4 letter word, the bad word for poopy poop in Backroom in a argument with a .org member I will not name. He Also said a Four Letter word, bad word for Heck. So, I wanted to know if he got Warn To, because it be unfair, and it would, if I got warn and he didn't. Not Revliant? what you mean? we both broke rules mith,and?

"You're point being ?

You made a post, you broke the forum rules, you received a warning. Period."

After Arguing with him again, I make my point clear, and he tells me this. Well of course, but I still hope he,the other .org member, got a warning.


and last

"


I don't see the irony.

It's not a game which you can "win".

When you signed up, you agreed to the rules. If you do not agree anymore ,I shall ask Tosa to suspend your account. If you do still agree to them, don't break them.

-Mithrandir."

Of Course, you can argue with the Mods all year, but you will never Win, they got mod power, so they will jsut ban you anyhow if you keep trying to fight them.Of course, I was fighting to get the other org member to get a Warning to, if he didn't already, because it be Highly Unfair if he got away with it, and I didn't. Get my Point??

Just wanted to psot it here :-) :-)

[King Henry V]

We don't have any age limit anywhere on the forum.

Except maybe in the babethread .

However, as the lowest rated game, RTW, says 12+ on my box, so this forum, like the games on which it is founded, is only legally suitable for those aged 12 and above, isn't it?

[MSB]

Except maybe in the babethread .

Sadly computer whizz kids can easily access the babe thread even if they don't register. In my opinion the Babe Thread should be moved to the backroom where un-registered people cannot see it. Even better I think that the Babe Thread should be deleted for good.

[Papewaio]

Therefore, a swear word not directed at any particular person (an Orgah in most cases) should not be a warnable offense (making the comment "what a s****y movie, God d*mn!" in a random Frontroom thread legit). This forum isn't here to teach subjective morals (is it? ).

I don't think swearing is
a) all that subjective.
b) impossible to replace with some thought with a non-offensive expression.

Rudeness breeds a bad atmosphere of contempt for one another which in turn creates friction and leads to flame wars. Post as if your niece, aunt, grandma or minister was the one reviewing your wording. Being polite may take more ingenuity and effort but it does rub off on people.

Normally I give a zero point and edited warning for swearing not aimed at a person or a zero point warning with upto 24 hours to clean it up themselves or face a 2 point warning per offense.

For swearing at a person or multiple abuses then it is 2 points per offense and/or post.

Some of our longest term posters have had over 10 points in a flare up. They chill, go away for a bit and come back to contribute. Sometimes you have to know when to hold or when to fold.