why were you put on probation/suspended or warned
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I was warned (in a public post addressing two other people as well) to stop arguing once. Quite justified, as we were derailing a thread with our vitriol.
I feel lucky for not having the probation mallet tap me in the knee a few times... never really sure what I can and can't say here...
I feel lucky for not having the probation mallet tap me in the knee a few times... never really sure what I can and can't say here...
I've been put on probation because I said you can expect to find homosexual characters in Japanese RPGs.
And recently on probation for 'racism' despite my post being a 'copy/paste' of the OP with some words substituted to demonstrate the absence of logic behind it, I chose to use race to rephrase it because the issue was on homosexuality and the OP was questioning its genetic origins.
There was another one for 'being rude', I suppose for using the term 'blindly stupid' in response to piracy advocates.
The ironing is almost too delicious given this is a site that bans people for advocating piracy.
And recently on probation for 'racism' despite my post being a 'copy/paste' of the OP with some words substituted to demonstrate the absence of logic behind it, I chose to use race to rephrase it because the issue was on homosexuality and the OP was questioning its genetic origins.
There was another one for 'being rude', I suppose for using the term 'blindly stupid' in response to piracy advocates.
The ironing is almost too delicious given this is a site that bans people for advocating piracy.
No, it's a good thing that you've avoided wrath. Although going out on a limb can be rewarding, as it might get you POSITIVE mod attention.RaphaelsRedemption said:
For example, I once got into a fight with a troll who told me that playing Dance Central would make me look gay (I thought it looked fun) and told me that I'd certainly attract a lot of effeminate people (but all the wrong ones). Susan Arendt came out of nowhere and questioned his sexual security. Seriously, do NOT mess with Susan Arendt.
It's one of my favorite memories of this site. Don't be gutless, man.
I was three posts off getting the Trinity badge.
Someone made a long rant about not liking Final Fantasy VII, but the reasons listed was basically a laundry list of them doing it wrong and just not getting the point of the game. Basically criticising it for being a Japanese RPG even when they had bought it in full knowledge that it was a Japanese RPG.
I responded with 'you're doing it wrong.'
I feel my response was justified, but my way of phrasing it wasn't.
Someone made a long rant about not liking Final Fantasy VII, but the reasons listed was basically a laundry list of them doing it wrong and just not getting the point of the game. Basically criticising it for being a Japanese RPG even when they had bought it in full knowledge that it was a Japanese RPG.
I responded with 'you're doing it wrong.'
I feel my response was justified, but my way of phrasing it wasn't.
I frequently do taste my laundry, and it tastes good.Trolldor said:
I was given a warning for low content in the Advice Forum once. That's the only moderation I've received just by posting normally.
I asked for a Suspension last year in order to keep myself off this site and on task of finishing my first semester project. The suspension was then stricken off of my record.
I asked for a Suspension last year in order to keep myself off this site and on task of finishing my first semester project. The suspension was then stricken off of my record.
Shh, don't sell the secret to the new guysDango said:
Basically, if you could read your own message aimed at yourself without getting even slightly ruffled, you're probably good. Ruffled is a bit iffier, annoyed is probation, angry is suspension.loc978 said:
Probation. It was a picture thread... an unintentionally green post greeting a new user. I need to stop trying to be funny... or at least try to look at all possible contexts a joke might be taken. Lesson learned, achievement unlocked, self-esteem decreased. lol
It's woman, but hey, the avatar is misleadinglacktheknack said:
And I totally agree about Susan. What a woman, wow!
What can I say about posting? I lurk a lot, I rarely post more than a couple of times within any one thread and I work on a principle of reading the first page thoroughly before even considering posting my own opinion.
In fact, the only times I ever get really involved around here is when I get grumpy at Escapists' views on women... and I don't even consider myself a feminist!
See you around, probably in some gender-based discussion gone sour...
I seem to get probated for trolling every time I post. Mods have a major-league hair trigger lately, and I'm not so sure I like the new order around here. On the bright side, however, being a polarizing figure means I've got as many big fans as mortal enemies, and nobody ever got anywhere by being mediocre and invisible.
I got a warning once for a one word post. The one time I was put on probation was because I insulted Shamus Young.
Haven't got in trouble for anything yet. Out of curiosity, suppose I solicite a mod for sex, would that be grounds for punishment, and if so, would it be the fun kind or the bad kind?
Also googling "punishment" with safe search off yields intresting results.
Also googling "punishment" with safe search off yields intresting results.
I've used a single picture as a post before, and for low content posts.
I was a noob once, so I got warned for just saying "this" to a post, which I realize is a stupid thing to do on this kind of forum. However, I've also gotten probation for low content posts like "ouch, lol" in response to a person's rant, even after I contributed to the thread.
But whatever. The more you complain about the rules, the more you're gonna face end up facing the banhammer. That's just how it goes here.
I was a noob once, so I got warned for just saying "this" to a post, which I realize is a stupid thing to do on this kind of forum. However, I've also gotten probation for low content posts like "ouch, lol" in response to a person's rant, even after I contributed to the thread.
But whatever. The more you complain about the rules, the more you're gonna face end up facing the banhammer. That's just how it goes here.