How Fair Is The Warning System On This Board

I have been recently given a warning! It was a result of an honest misinterpretation of the rules.

We all, most of us at least, recognize the need to adhere to the strictest rules on a board in which we all are contributors and guests. After all, if we cannot comply with the rules of this private club, then we shouldn't be here.

However, those of us who have been given warnings need to be able to appeal our case.

I made a mistake. That I cannot deny.

But in a world where we are surrounded by so many rules, does this come as a surprise? Shouldn't a mistake, an honest one that does not jeopardize the integrity or standing of the Board be dealt with first GENTLY by bringing it to the attention of the negligent poster?

Why to jump the gun so quickly? It does not serve any purpose except a bad taste.

Any thoughts?

Your warning will dissapear, dissolve, vanish ... in 20 days time ...


Think that's fair




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I had my first and only warning last spring. No big deal. We all screw up at some point.

Expires: Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:58 pm


The warnings are there to help all the mods keep track of how many times people break the rules. I don't think I ever warned 3 year VIP members though. I'd send a PM or leave a reply. At worst, maybe a 3 day warning.

A person registers and their 1st post is a depositfiles link. I issue a warning. A week later, a link to Linkbucks. Alright, I issue another warning. Chances are I'm going to have to ban this guy within another week. These are people looking to make money who don't read nor care about our rules. The warnings help mods see a pattern. There's no sense in issuing warnings to long time members and posters if it's not a serious offense.

spdspk wrote:

You violated rule no. 7:

7. Do not post, exchange by private message or include in profiles, signatures or avatars or in any other way exchange links to any other forum, blog site or Yahoo or MSN group or similarly exchange passwords to any paysite.

Only admins can read pms (to ensure that there are no rule violations made) and svinto gave you a temporary one (one month) for this violation. That's all.

If you drive too fast and get a ticket, you have to pay the fine (at least if you're no celeb).

A (temporary) warning is fair, a ban would overshoot the mark.

Deity wrote:

That wouldn't be fair. VIP or Non-VIP, new or long-time member, each member should be treated equal.
Therefore the rules apply to everybody here without exception.

Monkey D. Ruffy

spdspk wrote:

Actually, I don't think that's true. I think the purpose it serves is to get people to remember the rules...and let's face it, you're probably NOT going to violate rule 7 again anytime soon, are you?

When I first starting lurking here, I, like you, found the rules rather draconian, and it kind of rubbed me the wrong way. But then I took a look at the larger picture: This place has an amazing volume of stuff, with zero spam, zero flaming and one of the most helpful, civil internet porn communities I've ever seen. That's pretty rare, and its ultimately because of those rules and regulations that this place can excel as it does.

I'm sure no one likes wearing the "Scarlet Letter" of a warning by their name...but consider it a battle scar! You fought the law, and the law won! Chicks dig that kind of rebel stuff!

Agent420 wrote:

Very true, the way the rules are en**** here, equally for everyone has helped keep this board one of the few boards I'll visit.

I agree with much of what has been said. I do fully understand rules are hereto be en**** and what has kept this place clean and fun for members to enjoy. I am arguing to have the warning removed or appealing my case.

I was not arguing the what. It is the how. Mistakes happen, and there are mistakes and there are mistakes. Anyhow, I do appreciate the input and back to enjoying the forum!

spdspk wrote:

Just wait, until it expires.

Monkey D. Ruffy