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Originally Posted by Jayd
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.
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I believe this is basically because staff members are more likely to recieve abuse than the average member.
The whole reason for having mods is to have them interject when people go too far.
As some people don't like it when you tell them they're in the wrong, you can get a flak load of abuse for the most routine matter.
One day I intend to write a book blowing the lid on what a mod has to deal with.
One catch - they'll have to sell it in the fiction department, because no ****** will believe it
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Originally Posted by MeatGrl1
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?
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YOU will see infraction points on your OWN profile.
Nobody else will see your infraction points except for the staff members.
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Originally Posted by Paul191
COOL! I have an infraction! 
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Check your PM's.
If an infraction is issued you will automatically receive a PM from the staff member who issued it explaining why it was given.
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Originally Posted by Son Of Meat Loaf
So let me get this straight... If I decide that I want to add something to a previous (old) thread, I'd be accused of 'bumping', so therefore it would be better for me to START A NEW THREAD, only for the mods to say "A thread on this topic already exists" and the merge them ?!?!  
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This I believe is down to common sence.
If there is a thread "How did you become a fan", then obviously you have something
new and relevant to add to the thread.
Likewise, in Trye Tracks & Broken Hearts, an opinion on a song from a new member is welcomed as it is something
new
Couple of examples of "bad bumping"...........
A 4 yr old thread containing a review is bumped for...........
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Originally Posted by Barry Bad Bumper
WOW, great review.
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A 2 yr old thread asking the release date on a movie is bumped for......
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Originally Posted by Barry Bad Bumper
It were released 2 days after you posted that.
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A 5 yr old thread asking (and answering) "what did Meat eat for breakfast on 20/08/83? is bumped for...........
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Originally Posted by Barry Bad Bumper
Thanks for the info.
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You get the picture on this.
If it is a thread where you have something new and relevant to add, I can't see it being a problem.
If you browse old threads, and bring the thread back from the dead just to say "Great review" "Thanks for the info" or (god forbid) "CHSIB" THAT is when it is unwanted bumping, as is answering questions posted years ago (even if they went unanswered).