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Old 24-12-2012, 11:59 AM   #1
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Default Inconsitent bans and moderating.

I got a two day ban for allegedly avoiding the swear filter, when in fact I purposely censored the word.
So I receive a ban for using f_ing, yet I read a thread with sshhitt in it. I replied to my ban, but as usual when a mod gets pushed into a corner they simply choose not to reply.

So some quesions are raised;
Where is the consitency in moderation?
Why don't mods reply to questions about bannings?
Is this really a family forum? Realisticaly TV is probably less strict on swearing than here and has a bigger audience. Do the same people not let thier children to listen to ABC radio or purchase music with swearing?
What is the demographics of the forums users?

Please don't reply without thought. Simply saying 'if you don't like it leave' doesn't cut it.

PS. PM's have been sent and no replies.

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Old 24-12-2012, 01:16 PM   #2
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Default Re: Inconsitent bans and moderating.

Did you send a PM to an Admin as well as a Moderator?
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Old 24-12-2012, 01:36 PM   #3
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Default Re: Inconsitent bans and moderating.

Badmax - As you have chosen to air this issue publicly, allow me as one of the forum directors to respond.
As you would NO doubt be well aware - the latest action taken against you re swearing / working around the swear filter is NOT the first time you have been asked to 'tone it down'. You have been spoken with on numerous occasions, at least one of these occasions was by one of the AFF Admin team.
In regards to the standards set here on AFF, whether you like it or not, they are in place for a reason, and are enforced by the admin/mod team to the best of their abilities in a manner suited to the individual case.
How these issues are enforced is indeed discretionary, with the ultimate aim being to curb the inappropriate behaviours. For some members a simple reminder in the thread is enough, For others, we have the disciplinary system in place(with its warnings / bans).
The site terms and conditions(T & C that are agreed upon by ALL members upon joining) are in place to keep AFF work safe, & family orientated.
I am sure that each & every member here has felt the need at one time or another in their life to let go with the occasional expletive.
The overwhelming majority of members manage to get by without the need to resort to swearing / cursing / being abusive to get their point across.
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Old 24-12-2012, 08:48 PM   #4
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Default Re: Inconsitent bans and moderating.

...... and just a small point that has been overlooked. A warning was issued only, the ban was because of accumulated points. The ban was not because of avoiding the swear filter .......

Also removed your sig as not appropriate.



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