New Infraction System

[gabriel]

Originally Posted by Amanda

As to what kind of service we're providing, I can sum that up in one word: free. A free service. If you're not happy with it, there are other boards which you may find better fit your needs.

If you think that's harsh, see ya. The vast majority of our members enjoy the fact that this is a netspeak-free zone. The staff is in 100% agreement that we like our words spelled out. So, no, those words are not appropriate on the web as a whole. Maybe some places, maybe most places, but not here. And that will never change.

Absolutely wonderful response Amanda! I have previosuly posted that one of the BIG reasons I love this site, besides following the shows is that the posting is done in a manner which I CAN DECIPHER. We do NOT want to see another Gotti thing happening here. No NO NOOO.. Thanks to You, John and all of the Moderators, Forum Assistants and Writers that make Fans of Reality TV a home away from home. To the poster that you replied to I wave my hat and hold the door.

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[DesertRose]

We might have to this to the Koffee Klatch, but honestly, I think the 0-lingo tolerance is amazing for 2 reasons: 1) we don't have to dumb ourselves down and 2) most importantly, it forces today's youth to spell things out. I am so worried about the morphing/degradation of the English language should writing lingo be more widely accepted. Can you imagine what it might be like in 20 years?

[gabriel]

Originally Posted by DesertRose

We might have to this to the Koffee Klatch, but honestly, I think the 0-lingo tolerance is amazing for 2 reasons: 1) we don't have to dumb ourselves down and 2) most importantly, it forces today's youth to spell things out. I am so worried about the morphing/degradation of the English language should writing lingo be more widely accepted. Can you imagine what it might be like in 20 years?

Could this be moved to Koffee klatch? I don't want to think about 20 years from now.

[BoBoFan]

Originally Posted by buglover

Wow. All I can say is please continue to do your jobs mods. I love this site for the fact that we can express ourselves without attacking each other, we can read what is written and not need a lingo dictionary to read it and we love each other here!

Amen! I don't have a problem whatsoever in anything the Mods do. Bottom Line... If it's in the Rules, follow them! If you're unsure that what you are posting could be on the fine line...
Go back & read the rules! There's no excuse if it's in black & white!

[myrosiedog]

You know, I do appreciate this site being kept clean and keeping the netspeak to a minimum.

However, when I've received an infraction, I've also gotten uncalled and some harsh personal opinions on whatever it was.

I think the that the mods do a fantastic job-one I know I would NOT want to do. But I do think that when you receive an infraction, it should just say that you've received one and why and leave personal opinions and nastiness out of it.

Thanks again guys for keeping a great site for everyone.

[livin4reality]

Originally Posted by John

No one likes them, livin4reality. But the good part of infractions is that it gives staff a standard, reviewable way of monitoring who's done what with a post and user. And it allows us to visually see who our "problem users" are and take care of them so that people like yourself can enjoy the site

Aw shucks John. thanks!

who would've ever thought? John is quite the charmer

[RealityDiva]

I think those responses are just downright rude and uncalled for. I have been a member of various forums with different rules, and although the rules at FORT may seem a bit 'harsh' to some, they make the quality of the forum so much better.

I used to post at a wrestling fan fourm, and half the time, you couldn't decipher what anyone was saying because they tip3 lyke dis or use phrases like 'pwned'. It really got on my last nerve.

The lack of internet lingo makes FORT a much more professional place for discussion, and it gives off a good impression to those who have never visited the site before.

And really, this is a place for discussion of reality TV; it isn't for you to complain about people who are just volunteering to make this site a better place. If you don't like it, then leave, and don't let the door hit you on the way out!

[gabriel]

Originally Posted by livin4reality

Aw shucks John. thanks!

who would've ever thought? John is quite the charmer

*Threadjack* You didn't realize that JOHN is quite the charmer from the moment he ENTICED us to JOIN the FORT, and then at the time become GREEN? *END THREADJACK*

[JuicyKiwi78]

would infractions cause my posts to not show up? the past three things I posted aren't showing up, or in my post history.

would I be notified if/when I did something against the rules? I don't think I have done anything yet, but the disappearing posts are concerning me

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Originally Posted by JuicyKiwi78

would infractions cause my posts to not show up? the past three things I posted aren't showing up, or in my post history.

would I be notified if/when I did something against the rules? I don't think I have done anything yet, but the disappearing posts are concerning me

Juicy-

Yes, you would be notified by PM if you received an infraction. I took a look at your post history and only saw two deleted posts (I'll PM you about those).

FYI, for future reference, posts in the games forum do not show up on post totals. Aside from a deleted post by a mod or FA, there shouldn't be any other reasons.