Moderation complaint

[Jxg]

I received an infraction due to "inappropriate language" by a moderator who goes by the name "Groucho".

Original message:

Dear Jxg,

You have received an infraction at GrandOldTeam.

Reason: Inappropriate Language
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Language
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This infraction is worth 10 point(s) and may result in restricted access until it expires. Serious infractions will never expire.

Original Post:
http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2497440
F*cking hell Howard just send it if you have no other options...

All the best,
GrandOldTeam

I attempted to dispute the incident, but received a seven-day ban for doing so. I said (and I still stand by the fact that) nothing I said was illegal or offensive (unless, for some religious reason, you find "hell" offensive, in which case I sincerely apologise). I did not directly or indirectly insult anyone and I did not use any bad language at all.

I was prepared to accept this as harsh moderation and move on. All people interpret things differently and, who knows, maybe the moderator was having a bad day. However, I came across this thread:
http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/64854-ALAN-MYERS

In here, a message not dissimilar to my "offensive" one was posted. An image of the incident can be found here:
http://i60.tinypic.com/34i4f2f.png

Right underneath, a moderator has posted. Not only that, but it is a direct reply to the post. The "word" that I'm assuming I was banned for posting is repeated in the post and, via a reply, clearly its use is accepted by this moderator.

I'm not aiming to have this other person receive an infraction too, but rather, for there to be a fair standard of moderation across the forum. I used to use the Blueroom a lot. Poor and controversial moderation is what killed that forum and I wouldn't want it to happen here.

 

[Goat]

I'm taking the slightly risky position of assuming you haven't actually read the whole thread. I don't blame you; it is rather long.

I accept that this happened. I'm disputing the fairness of it. Might I add that I'm glad you're not a mod, because ruling with an iron first isn't the best method.

Thats why im not a mod mate, in the end it would just be me and my son and the other mods posting here.

No, sorry, I havent read the whole thread, I understand you feel slightly wronged and I respect your right to "complain", but there comes a time when surely you should just let it go and move on? That was the crux of my post.

 

[Allezfan]

Rules are clearly posted that say don't swear even if you use asterixs, you did and got a warning not to do it again.

I can't see any reason why that isn't fair.

I mean this is what Danny said in a stickied thread:

Of course, most will make the occasional slip up. But repeat offenders (and by definition of repeat - clearly fail to show any respect to the community) will find infractions mount up to an eventual suspension.

The automatic word censor is a safeguard, and doesn't excuse. Nor does placing your own asterisk. Any attempt to circumvent the word censor will result in an instant suspension.

So basically you swore using asterixes often enough that he warned you not to do it again (and he's found plenty of examples of you doing it so it was a repeat thing). That seems fair.

If you were ignorant that that was against the rules, then that's why the infraction is for: to tell you they don't like you do it so you won't do it again. An infraction doesn't effect you in any way, it's just a warning.

 

[roydo]

Rules are clearly posted that say don't swear even if you use asterixs, you did and got a warning not to do it again.

I can't see any reason why that isn't fair.

I said similar, like days ago it seems. Why cant the fella just move on???

Blimey.

 

[Pat's Van]

take no notice of Goat, there's no way on earth young junior would escape his banhammer

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Doesn't matter, once we spend nothing in the summer Goat is going to ban himself anyhow.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Can only suspect this is a wind up to be fair.

Not investing anymore time on this.

To the OP, if you don't our rules or moderation, close GrandOldTeam, Google 'Everton forum' and click on one other than GrandOldTeam.

Thanks.

 

[Seamus Colemole]

How about a word filter so that any swear word automatically gets changed to something less offensive, would that work?

Example : "What the fudge was that you ladies part"

 

[Pat's Van]

How about a word filter so that any swear word automatically gets changed to something less offensive, would that work?

Example : "What the fudge was that you ladies part"

bad motherfluffer you Death

 

[Goat]

I would welcome every swear word being changed to chico.

 

[ijjysmith]

Chico off you chicoing chico


Chicos

 

[Muggins]

Chico off you chicoing chico


Chicos

He just turns up when you mention his name mate. I heard he's some cyber hacker from China. That's how he does it.

Expect a post any minute.

 

[malfosse]

He just turns up when you mention his name mate. I heard he's some cyber hacker from China. That's how he does it.

Expect a post any minute.

Just like Candyman then?

 

[Woolly Blue]

Oh for Chico's sake.

 

[Huyton Layne]

How about a word filter so that any swear word automatically gets changed to something less offensive, would that work?

Example : "What the fudge was that you ladies part"

All a bit kipper that, cart

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

He just turns up when you mention his name mate. I heard he's some cyber hacker from China. That's how he does it.

Expect a post any minute.

He's actually an inmate at a high-security mental research laboratory located deep in the Guatamalan jungle. He suffers from a rare multiple personality disorder, of which there is no known cure. He is also hopelessly addicted to popcorn and is a grand master at cribbage.