Thread: Treading Thin Ice?

Originally Posted by HNSB

Note that even linking to a bestiality porn site will not result in a permanent ban.

Dude, that does not give you free reign. Being a shape-shifter does...oh, wait.

It is also worth noting that it depends on the member itself.
People will make mistakes (intentionally or accidentally) but if he is a member in good standing who's been here for a while, they will not be banned for permanently. Otoh if a newbie start coming here, is abrasive from day 1 and it gets downhill from there, chances are he will be gone for good because there is no point in letting him come back.

But indeed 99.99% of all people on the banned list are spammers. Often you can see the accountname being something like something1, something2, something345... although in some cases they made up a new username every time they were banned.

You don't block their IPs when you ban them?

I have never read the site rules and regulations.

I have never been banned.

I self banned once upon a time. it was silly

If I haven't been banned then I reckon getting banned is near impossible unless you are a spammer

Originally Posted by HNSB

You don't block their IPs when you ban them?

It depends. Sometimes we do, depending on technical circumstances.

Originally Posted by HNSB

You don't block their IPs when you ban them?

I know this could be tricky since most ISPs I know of are setup to use DHCP style IP addresses so if they banned by a single IP in a couple of weeks or a month when the ISP resets their DHCP addresses assigned they would then be able to continue on their marry way by creating a new account. Business accounts are the only ones I know of that have a specific IP address or people running websites out of their home may have a static IP as well.

Originally Posted by HNSB

You don't block their IPs when you ban them?

Sometimes it is easier to keep tabs on them if they re-register under a different screen name if we don't ban their IP addy.

I like the dead rabbit but that is the weirdest looking avatar you've displayed yet.

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

... What does it take to get placed on the "Banned User" list?

One thing that should be noted is before a member is banned there is a discussion amongst all mods, super mods and a word from the admins. If you get banned, temp or permanent ALL mods are well aware. No bans are made by one person to avoid personal biases.

If one is to be banned they will "see it coming down the pipe".

Also, if you get a PM from a mod, super mod or admin, take the time to respond in a professional, civilized, and gentlemanly or lady like fashion. And for Heaven's sake, don't respond when you are still upset, under the influence of alcohol or doctor prescribed medication that makes you feel "loopy". It only makes things worse.

Never anger Slartibartfast and you will be fine.

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

Now the question... What does it take to get placed on the "Banned User" list?

NW

Part of my job entails overseeing parking areas and giving out parking violation warnings and such.When you get past two strikes you get the big orange sticker of shame on your window before towing.I would hate to ever get the big orange sticker from here.. just knowing all the mods and supers are discussing your fate and such .....ewww...how embarrassing !!! Ok..now i'm creeped out,I'm gonna go and do some laundery,this is scaring me . And Slartibartfast...I love what yer doing do to Big govt. ! Tea anyone ??!!