Infraction System

R. · 19 Nov 2006, 18:06

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:

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

LucyK! · 19 Nov 2006, 18:15

Pardon my ignorance but what's old thread bumping?

R. · 19 Nov 2006, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

Pardon my ignorance but what's old thread bumping?

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

LucyK! · 19 Nov 2006, 19:08

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

Pudding · 19 Nov 2006, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.

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We have defined the following infraction levels:

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

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

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?

Pud

**Monstro** · 19 Nov 2006, 22:03

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.

R. · 19 Nov 2006, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudding

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

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?

Pud

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.

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

Lord Kagan · 19 Nov 2006, 22:25

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

R. · 19 Nov 2006, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Kagan

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

They expire automatically, except the spam infraction.

**RadioMaster** · 19 Nov 2006, 22:31

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

**Monstro** · 19 Nov 2006, 22:33

but a right of appeal could solve that RJ

R. · 19 Nov 2006, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioMaster

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

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

**RadioMaster** · 19 Nov 2006, 22:44

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

**The Flying Mouse** · 19 Nov 2006, 22:44

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Kagan

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

Nice try

hayley · 19 Nov 2006, 23:07

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

**The Flying Mouse** · 19 Nov 2006, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayley

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

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

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

Did I just say that out loud?

hayley · 19 Nov 2006, 23:21

Pudding · 19 Nov 2006, 23:22

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

daveake · 19 Nov 2006, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

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

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

Dave

Pudding · 19 Nov 2006, 23:31

Pud

mszee · 19 Nov 2006, 23:54

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

Jayd · 20 Nov 2006, 00:46

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.

MeatGrl1 · 20 Nov 2006, 01:01

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?

mszee · 20 Nov 2006, 01:08

Quote:

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?

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

Paul191 · 20 Nov 2006, 01:16

COOL! I have an infraction!

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

19 Nov 2006, 18:06	#1
R. You dig. Join Date: 02.04.2002 Location: On the fothermucker Posts: 7,179	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: Old thread bump - 3 points, 10 days Thread hijacking - 5 points, 10 days Inappropriate language - 10 points, 10 days Trolling (=intentionally starting an argument with another member) - 10 points, 15 days Insulting other members, 15 points, 30 days Inappropriate content (bootlegs, warez, ... etc.) - 15 points, 30 days Insulting or threatening a staff member - 20 points, 60 days 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. Last edited by R.; 19 Nov 2006 at 21:26.

19 Nov 2006, 18:15	#2
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Pardon my ignorance but what's old thread bumping?

19 Nov 2006, 19:08	#4
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Ah ok! Thank you R...as always you are an education to me

19 Nov 2006, 22:03	#6
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	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.

19 Nov 2006, 22:25	#8
Lord Kagan On the other hand, You have different fingers Join Date: 17.05.2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 8,833	After good behaviour will you lose points if you gain any?

19 Nov 2006, 22:31	#10
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	so, clearly spoken, that means posting bootlegs will result in a ban. right? A little too harsh, IMO, think of newbies.

19 Nov 2006, 22:33	#11
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	but a right of appeal could solve that RJ

19 Nov 2006, 22:44	#13
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	right, was speaking of advertisements......definitely too late here

19 Nov 2006, 23:07	#15
hayley Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.08.2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,088	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

19 Nov 2006, 23:21	#17
hayley Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.08.2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,088

19 Nov 2006, 23:22	#18
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	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

19 Nov 2006, 23:31	#20
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	Pud

19 Nov 2006, 23:54	#21
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I accept all the rules and promise to behave in a ummm...more acceptable manner...scout's honor!!!

20 Nov 2006, 00:46	#22
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	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.

20 Nov 2006, 01:01	#23
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	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?

20 Nov 2006, 01:16	#25
Paul191 Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.11.2005 Location: Posts: 1,530	COOL! I have an infraction! I wonder what that was for..........Hmmmmmmmm.......