TheNewTeddy Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Curious if the administration would be supportive of this idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Admin Greg Posted January 15, 2013 Forum Admin Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 What do you mean, thread bans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleipnir Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) What do you mean, thread bans? I think he means blocking a user's access to a particular forum from which he/she been causing trouble in for an extended period of time. The user would still have access to other forums, but not the one he/she wants. It would be something that could be used more often for minor infractions than a full blown suspension. Edited January 15, 2013 by Sleipnir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewTeddy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Yes, Certain users could be banned from certain threads. It could be as simple as the thread starter asking that certain users not partake for certain reasons (IE people who have been known to turn topics on issue ____ into flame wars, could be asked by a threat starter on that topic to not partake) to being banned from all threads on that topic, to having it be a technical ban (not just someone asking, but the forum forcing the issue) I think we could actually civilly discuss issues like Israel or Global Warming if certain people were thread-banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribblet Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Isn't that attempting to suppress opposing opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Isn't that attempting to suppress opposing opinions. Totally - and giving members the power to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleipnir Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Totally - and giving members the power to do it. Lol as if Greg would give members the ability to ban each other from certain threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Lol as if Greg would give members the ability to ban each other from certain threads Agreed. I don't see it happening - I'm just agreeing that that's what's being asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Manny Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Isn't it easier to just tune it/them out...get a better grip so to speak? I have tinnitus so tuning shit out just comes naturally I guess. OTOH driving other people nuts is as easy as saying huh and what a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewTeddy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 This will "promote intelligent, honest and responsible discussion." by prohibiting people from just repeating the same tied old arguments over and over. It will allow people to enforce the rule of "If you are not bringing anything new to the argument, then do not say anything at all." http://www.mapleleafweb.com/forums//index.php?app=forums&module=extras§ion=boardrules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonam Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 If someone violates the rules they should be suspended/banned, as appropriate. If they are not breaking the rules, they should be free to post as they see fit on whatever topic they see fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Agreed...it appears we have some member(s) who want to exercise more control over others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I think he means blocking a user's access to a particular forum from which he/she been causing trouble in for an extended period of time. The user would still have access to other forums, but not the one he/she wants. It would be something that could be used more often for minor infractions than a full blown suspension. Then you would have those posters simply take their beef to another thread with a similar topic. It's happened before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 If someone violates the rules they should be suspended/banned, as appropriate. If they are not breaking the rules, they should be free to post as they see fit on whatever topic they see fit. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Admin Greg Posted January 17, 2013 Forum Admin Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sorry, I'm not even sure we can restrict based by thread. My forum section, yes; but not by an individual thread. However, I will not be implementing anything like this in the future. I've considered making a VIP section for senior forum members who have arisen to a certain post count; but I'm hesitant as just because a member posts a lot, does not mean the overall quality of those posts are high. My advice is to ignore those who you feel are not engaged in intelligent, honest and responsible discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've considered making a VIP section for senior forum members who have arisen to a certain post count; I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear that I love that idea ! In any case, I do like the idea that posting here for a long time ( or perhaps new posters who contribute a lot ) could be rewarded somehow. Maybe a subset of posters could be permitted to engage in a round table. I`m doing what is called "you should"ing... though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear that I love that idea ! In any case, I do like the idea that posting here for a long time ( or perhaps new posters who contribute a lot ) could be rewarded somehow. Maybe a subset of posters could be permitted to engage in a round table. I`m doing what is called "you should"ing... though. Once you start a separate section for these 'vip' members, then you have a possibility that they won't participate in the regular threads/sections. It's the main reason I don't use the chat function on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Once you start a separate section for these 'vip' members, then you have a possibility that they won't participate in the regular threads/sections. It's the main reason I don't use the chat function on this site. No - just the odd thread or something... a one-time round table every once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Manny Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sounds elitist, and, unnecessary. And a whole lot of work for a programmer. I'm sure you big boys can find a chat room if you want to be alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleipnir Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Then you would have those posters simply take their beef to another thread with a similar topic. It's happened before. Then the mod would move in to suspend him/her from the entire forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Manny Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 How about you have a "live debate", in which a small group of members debate a topic in the chat room. Only the group members are able to post, but anyone else can watch the debate. It can be moderated by another member, too. Specific topics and participants could be chosen beforehand, then a specific date/ time is set for the debate to take place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear that I love that idea ! In any case, I do like the idea that posting here for a long time ( or perhaps new posters who contribute a lot ) could be rewarded somehow. Maybe a subset of posters could be permitted to engage in a round table. Why? What would be the purpose? I think it goes without saying that some don't have as much free time to post as others, so why "reward" those who do at others' exclusion? I don't think that would encourage new posters or make them feel particularly welcome - I think it would come across more as a 'private' or 'elitist' board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonam Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Not to mention it would encourage people to make large numbers of less thoughtful posts to reach the treshhold for inclusion in the "elite forums" more quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I think it could be used as a reward in some sense and it would be fun. I think that whatever the reward would be would have to be a minor laurel - to mitigate the perception of elitism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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