Infraction System
 

The vbulletin forum software we're using has a new feature since the 3.6.0 update, which we will start to use as of now. Rather than just posting a warning, if some member violates our rules for any reason, we will now hand out these "infractions".

A vbulletin infraction consists of a certain point level and a certain duration. If you pass a certain threshold, some or all forum privileges will be revoked for the specified infraction duration.

We have defined the following infraction levels:

1. Old thread bump - 3 points, 10 days
2. Thread hijacking - 5 points, 10 days
3. Inappropriate language - 10 points, 10 days
4. Trolling (=intentionally starting an argument with another member) - 10 points, 15 days
5. Insulting other members, 15 points, 30 days
6. Inappropriate content (bootlegs, warez, ... etc.) - 15 points, 30 days
7. Insulting or threatening a staff member - 20 points, 60 days
8. Advertisments (Spam) - 100 points, permanent

Thresholds:

• 30 points - new thread privilege removed
• 60 points - new thread and PM privilege removed
• 70 points - 7 days ban
• 80 points - 2 week ban
• 90 points - 1 month ban
• 100 points - permanent ban
• 3 infractions - 1 day ban

As an example, if you post a link where you can download the new Vista operating system including keys (=warez), you'll get an infraction of 15 points that lasts for 30 days. If 20 days later you post another warez link you get another 15 point/30 day infraction giving you 30 points and the new thread privilege removed for 10 days (60 days for the second infraction, minus 20 days expired on the first). After another 10 days the privilege is restored, because the 15 points from the 1st infraction will have expired, leaving you with 30 points for the following 20 days.

A spam infraction worth 100 points will result in an instant permanent ban.

We're still tweaking the points and expiry times, but for now this is how it is setup.

Pardon my ignorance but what's old thread bumping?

Posting a reply in a thread that is a few years old. ;)

Ah ok! Thank you R...as always you are an education to me

Seems like a right load of bolloxs to me to try and create an impractical Utopian regime.

Has any of the gods, I mean mods :roll: asked Meat Loaf imself, sorry himself ;) what he thinks about it? Would be nice to know if he approves of such censorship, since it has been mentioned many times that his name is above the door.

Anyway TheNakedWire.com has a forum where NO stupid rules are in place.

How many points has that clocked me up so far? :mrgreen:

Pud :twisted:

I think that any forum/meeting where views are expressed has to have a basic set of ground rules/boundaries.

Saying that though, it is also important (and fair) that any sanctions have a right of appeal, that right of appeal should also be independant from the person issueing the sanction.

This is a test drive, if it doesn't work - we'll stop using it. The whole thingie is set up very relaxed, so you have to work really hard to earn some points. :p

And you're on zero points, you should be able to see this in your profile.

After good behaviour will you lose points if you gain any?

They expire automatically, except the spam infraction.

so, clearly spoken, that means posting bootlegs will result in a ban. right? A little too harsh, IMO, think of newbies.

but a right of appeal could solve that RJ

No, read my post again. Posting bootlegs 3 times within 30 days is worth a months ban.

right, was speaking of advertisements......definitely too late here

:twisted: Well if you look at the infraction system, you'll see that there is very little new in the way of rules.

It's more in place as a aid to moderation, and letting mods have a more textbook approach when it comes to handing out warnings when appropiate.


Nice try :p

neil is this what u got me to try and test the day i got to abuse u.....??and it had never been uploaded....lol

:twisted: It is indeed.

We did have the infraction system at the time, we just hadn't configured it, so I asked you to abuse me for no reason :oops:

Actually, it usually costs me £200 an hour for that kind of treatment :roll:



Did I just say that out loud? :shock:

:lmao::lmao:

Perhaps the forum members should come up with an Infraction System for the mods, or at least a point system for rating their performance and if they're not up to scratch then they get banned from being a mod for a period of time.

Just a suggestion.

Pud :twisted:

Oh I'm sorry, but this room is for arguments ... you want room 12, just along the corridor.

Dave :twisted:

:lmao:

Pud :twisted:

I accept all the rules and promise to behave in a ummm...more acceptable manner...scout's honor!!!

Can I ask, if I may, 5.Insulting other members, 15 points, 30 days

7.Insulting or threatening a staff member - 20 points, 60 days.

Why is there a difference here? Are we all not the same? To me. I will abide by this and will follow the rules. It isn't right to insult anyone. But isn't it only fair that you should get the same amount of time, whoever the abuse is aimed at. 20 Points, 60 days for everyone.

R. You say it will show up on your profile, does that mean others will see it too or is it strictly for your eyes only just out of curiosity?

Nah...I looked at your profile...none are showing...so I think it's for your eyes only...

COOL! I have an infraction!:D

I wonder what that was for..........Hmmmmmmmm.......