Author Topic: Abusive moderators (Read 1699 times)

sniper68 · « **on:** April 22, 2005, 02:29:14 AM »

since when can i get muted for saying ST#U not even adding the F in thats just dumb im gettin very sick and tired of the moderators selectiove reading i get muted for that yet other more offensive stuff just continues and franky its begining to piss me off

mechanic · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2005, 02:41:13 AM »

i reported you for vox to see what it did last week remember?

that might have something to do with it.
i havnt been able to use mic for week also. so im begining to think a squadie did the same to me

what does this new feature do? and wont people just abuse it.

sniper68 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2005, 02:42:22 AM »

no i mean im egttin messeges on my screen ERROR sniper u like being alittle schoolboy dont u
if they got the balls to say stuff like that they should have the balls to say who they really are insted oif this incognito warnings and mutings

ghay stuff like that

WMLute · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2005, 03:40:26 AM »

here's a clue....

(lean in closer).....

(closer)....

(in a whisper voice) don't curse.

(GASP)

you mean this is a family game? we shouldn't have to explain to our 7yr olds what ST*U means? Wait, you mean some people are actually offended by vulgar language?

If you woulnd't say it in a kindergarten class, don't say it (type it) in AH.

PRETTY simple. Doesn't take a genius to understand.

I'll tell you what ticks me off, guys mouthing off typing things that are offensive, and think they have a right to do so. Well, guess what? You don't. Don't like it? Go make your own sim, and let anybody say or type anything you want, because in THIS sim, HT has made it very clear they do not want that sort of things said or typed in THEIR game.

Sure i've heard worse. Sure people do it all the time. Doesn't make it ok, or acceptable.

(sigh... mumbles something about how quickie divorces were the downfall of our society and slinks over to the WidowMaker Pleasure Barn (TM) to pay a visit to Jenny)

sniper68 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2005, 03:48:38 AM »

wow lute go nuts on me

and u know what lute its not that i said ST#U its the fact that i get busted for that crap when 50X worse crap goes on at the same time its BS plain and simple
oh and plus a family game ya didnt know family oriented games had people killing each other in planes and ground vehicles but ya thx for letting me know
i didnt post this to get into a fight about what can and cant be said

IPOSTED THIS about the fact the moderators mute some stuff and let worse crap GO

WMLute · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2005, 03:55:30 AM »

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Originally posted by sniper68
wow lute go nuts on me coulda swore we were buds but guess not
and u know what lute its not that i said ST#U its the fact that i get busted for that crap when 50X worse crap goes on at the same time its BS plain and simple

lol we are buds brother. Sorry if it seemed I came down a bit strong, but this has always been a sore topic for me.

bear in mind 'bout 1/2 that was tongue in cheek.

Just because you see 50x worse things, doesn't condone your actions though. Just because (insert name) shot 50 people and got away with it, doesn't mean you can shoot one and it's ok. Sure that's a bit extreme of an example, but it's correct. The actions of others do not justify negative behavior.

(hands Sniper a day pass to the Widow Maker Pleasure Barn (TM) and tells 'em to enjoy himself. The Guiness is cold, and Jenny is off limits. Spare Velcro Gloves and Hoof Holder Boots(tm) are in the tack room)

(edit) this IS a family game. My kids love to watch, and when they were old enough they flew as well. It's also not just about children. Some people find vulgarity offensive, which it is, and per HT they don't have to listen to it / read it in AH.

(edit edit) moderators are doing their best. Do I think HT is doing the best job w/ the moderator program? No. BUT it's all we have.

DANG IT quit editing your post

sniper68 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2005, 03:57:25 AM »

lute read my post again i edited it

WMLute · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2005, 03:58:48 AM »

me too

sniper68 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:02:05 AM »

no its not doing a good job wit the moderator program infact its horrible they arnt there when they need to be and are there when nothin bad goers on and they mute and warn anyway

THERE NEEEDS TO BE A TERMS OF SERVICE made i havewnt seen one yet saying what u can and cant say when theres no idea what u can get warned and muted for the only way to find out is by accidently screwing uup and thats not fair to anyone and i know im not alone when i say that

WMLute · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:11:31 AM »

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Originally posted by sniper68
no its not doing a good job wit the moderator program infact its horrible they arnt there when they need to be and are there when nothin bad goers on and they mute and warn anyway

THERE NEEEDS TO BE A TERMS OF SERVICE made i havewnt seen one yet saying what u can and cant say when theres no idea what u can get warned and muted for the only way to find out is by accidently screwing uup and thats not fair to anyone and i know im not alone when i say that

I could agree a TOS statment should be posted on the home page. If it is, I missed it just now when looking for it. It's bedtime here, but 2morrow I will dig up several threads where HT stated his opinion re. vulgarity and profanity. He has quite the low tolerance towards it.

On the topic of moderators, how DOES one become one? What are the perks? Free account etc? I would be happy to volunteer my services (gawd help us) as a moderator. I might have gotten mouthy in the past on chn 200, but ya' never saw me curse. When I 1st started flying flight sims, I worked for AOL, and if I did a TOS violation in one of their games and got my work account locked (could fly free on work account) they got very ticked off. So I kinda got in the habbit of watching what I said early on. Be hard pressed to find anybody to say I behave poory when flying, well, except for the guys I kill over and over. They prob. don't like me that much .

(opens arms wide for sniper) Now give us a big hug! Are you my wittle guy? yes you are! yes you are! good boy!

sniper68 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:13:22 AM »

ok so what HT posted on the forum HOW MANY PEOPLE NEW IN THE GAME ACTUALLY READ ALL THE FORUMS

killnu · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:59:47 AM »

they do seem to be a bit....selective.

had an issue i emailed about couple weeks ago now. bad trend taking forming.

so, i was told mods log off and none will be on sometimes, then in game, Rod, said there is always a mod on, which is true? Rod was pretty sure of himself...

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2005, 05:46:20 AM »

But u still could say WTFG !! ??

Higgins · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2005, 06:27:21 AM »

Yeah the automatic program made me chuckle the other day when I went to tell a guy "great fight". His handle had the work **** in it, completely acceptable although I can't remember the squad name. Something like "Fighting *****" ect. so I tried to type "Great Flying ....****" and I got the ole warning and felt bad for a second before laughing at it. Pretty sad HTC has to have that in there but unfortunately because of language jerks they do.

Higgins

CPorky · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2005, 06:52:41 AM »

I have never been muted by a living person, and only once by the auto-moderator for using 'FAC' (forward air controller) once in a sentence.

I honestly don't see the problem with the moderators. I've made some rather crude jokes without using descriptive language and I've still been ignored.

Again, I don't understand the problem (tho, I admit muting someone for STFU is a bit excessive). Its even funnier when you can say whatever you want in a foreign language and get away with it. I remember a certain Dutch pilot testing it continuously one night