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I think he was talking about a thread regarding a 13 YO rape victim who was stoned to death which got closed for reasons that are beyond me yesterday by a non-OT mod
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I think he was talking about a thread regarding a 13 YO rape victim who was stoned to death which got closed for reasons that are beyond me yesterday by a non-OT mod
Actually, I wasn't, but I'm doing my best not to discuss Moderator Actions - so I thought it best to ask a question to get some clarification.
Thanks for your answer; I can see how moderators would have a better overview over such matters than (non-involved) posters.
I'm still wondering about my previous questions though... are they perhaps inanswerable?
Thanks for your answer; I can see how moderators would have a better overview over such matters than (non-involved) posters.
I'm still wondering about my previous questions though... are they perhaps inanswerable?
As for no thread deletion message, that's just the way the VB software works. Same thing with post deletes: no message.
OTOH, Mods and Admins can see where the deleted posts/threads were, and the reason for their deletion (assuming the individual doing the deleting left one). We can also open the deleted thread/post, review it, and even un-delete it, if appropriate (which is extremely rare).
Under normal circumstances, the poster who got a post/thread deleted would be sent a PM about it - most likely an infraction PM.
OTOH, Mods and Admins can see where the deleted posts/threads were, and the reason for their deletion (assuming the individual doing the deleting left one). We can also open the deleted thread/post, review it, and even un-delete it, if appropriate (which is extremely rare).
Under normal circumstances, the poster who got a post/thread deleted would be sent a PM about it - most likely an infraction PM.
Thanks again. I'll leave the third question be for reasons of modesty (in the archaic meaning of the word).
It's not as much the rules themselves as it is their practical application that may cause 'problems' (or even anger). I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the rules, I merely suggested they might be improved.
Time for a more basic question: if posters on CFC are members, what do they get to decide on?
It's not as much the rules themselves as it is their practical application that may cause 'problems' (or even anger). I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the rules, I merely suggested they might be improved.
Time for a more basic question: if posters on CFC are members, what do they get to decide on?
Please report offensive ads, TF can get them removed.
All posters are members, not all members are posters.
But to the crux of your question - you get to decide on whether to participate here. And that's not meant to be dismissive, it's that CFC is a pretty successful forum as regards almost any metric, and while TF and mods are open to suggestions about rule changes (that you can read about in this subforum), there's a significant resistance to change by virtue of the fact that that the existing set of rules has worked pretty well over the last several years. We debate democracy and free speech here, but we do not practice it.No democracy. Clear enough.
Next question: I don't understand what this thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=150485)'s Moderator Action consists of. Could anyone explain?
Next question: I don't understand what this thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=150485)'s Moderator Action consists of. Could anyone explain?
That would be public discussion of moderator actions. If you really want to know, PM the mod who did it.
Abaddon
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Why do rules regarding picture threads, and archiving seem to be picked upon depending on if I have posted in them?
Not sure what you mean or who this is directed at, so I can't answer.
I'll rephrase: if said post lacked the words "Moderator Action", wouldn't it be just like any other post which happened to be posted by a moderator?
Also, as I understand the rules, members aren't allowed public discussion; there's nothing in the rules forbidding a moderator to explain why he/she has undertaken a Moderator Action.
Finally, there have been questions asked about Moderator Actions before. (I am not trying to discuss anthing, just asking for information.)
(But if moderators feel they cannot answer the question, soit.)
I'll rephrase: if said post lacked the words "Moderator Action", wouldn't it be just like any other post which happened to be posted by a moderator?
Also, as I understand the rules, members aren't allowed public discussion; there's nothing in the rules forbidding a moderator to explain why he/she has undertaken a Moderator Action.
Finally, there have been questions asked about Moderator Actions before. (I am not trying to discuss anthing, just asking for information.)
(But if moderators feel they cannot answer the question, soit.)
I will leave the specifics to the mod who took the action.
In general, sometimes we use 'mod' tags (which generate the words "Moderator action:", and also the color and bolding) to signify that in that post we are not posting as a regular poster, but rather from our 'position of authority'. If there is no explicit 'action', there is probably an implied one, such as 'quit bickering!'
In general, sometimes we use 'mod' tags (which generate the words "Moderator action:", and also the color and bolding) to signify that in that post we are not posting as a regular poster, but rather from our 'position of authority'. If there is no explicit 'action', there is probably an implied one, such as 'quit bickering!'
Catharsis
catch u on the flip scythe
Question!
Why is it that 'Off-Topic threads' aren't allowed in non-Off-Topic forums, and why is one particular subforum (you know the one I mean) exempt from this rule?
Why is it that 'Off-Topic threads' aren't allowed in non-Off-Topic forums, and why is one particular subforum (you know the one I mean) exempt from this rule?
Bigfoot3814
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I hope I don't get in trouble for this...
It seems some non-OT mods have taken to closing threads and doling out infractions in off topic. Is this part of some sort of larger... thingy?
It seems some non-OT mods have taken to closing threads and doling out infractions in off topic. Is this part of some sort of larger... thingy?
GenMarshall
High Elven ISB Capt & Ghost Agent
IIRC, I think that was the result of a massive spam attack that happened many years ago in OT.
azzaman333
meh
They're probably just the mod that is active at the time, so rather than leaving it and it being forgotten they take the required actions.
azzaman333
meh
Refer to CivG's post.
J-man
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I have three questions:
1. When you receive an infraction, wil you always get a PM?
2. When a thread of yours is deleted and you received no PM (happened to me once), how do you know which mod deleted it if you want to send a PM?
3. I have read something about a 'report message/thread' button but I don't know where it is, if it doesn't exists, what is the best way to report a message/thread?
1. When you receive an infraction, wil you always get a PM?
2. When a thread of yours is deleted and you received no PM (happened to me once), how do you know which mod deleted it if you want to send a PM?
3. I have read something about a 'report message/thread' button but I don't know where it is, if it doesn't exists, what is the best way to report a message/thread?
azzaman333
meh
Yes, it's automatic.
You have to guess, as far as I know.
It's in the box on the left, next to the online/offline indicator. It looks like
Mostly just filling in. OT outweighs the rest of CFC combined as far as moderating manhours, so other mods will chip in if they see the need to. The reverse doesn't tend to happen as much, except with spambots or ad hoc measures on trainwrecking threads.
As someone noted, mods have powers in all forums since the big spam attack, and any of us will happily boot the spambots on sight no matter what subforum they happen to be polluting.
