Mods

[SunBat]

I think we should get a list of who the mods aren't.

[JUGgler]

Not trying to cause a problem I just think it should be fair and ATM it seems not to be IMO. I was PMd by several peeps with suprise that I was muted for what I had texted, so it is not just me who is thinking this! More mods may be the ticket!

Would be no issue for me IF the instigator had been muted along with me <-- this being my main point!


 



JUGgler

[waystin2]

After reading some great reasons for not revealing mods and the potential abuse they would face I now remove my +1.

[68ZooM]

Just needs to be more than one Mod on, if it's an obvious infaction then theres no doubt, but if one Mod is instigating/egging it on then the other Mod would be the witness per say to the matter, but the only way that would work is if the Mods don't know who the other Mods are, kinda complicated and unnecessary if people would just respect the channel, but that's wishing to much i guess

[CAP1]

film, dot-report.....

[FLS]

This reminds me of the people who get pulled over for speeding and want to know why the cop didn't pull over everybody else that was also speeding. If you want to be sure to be treated like everyone else all you have to do is follow the rules. The mods don't have to mute everyone that breaks the rules. The mods are volunteers who are busy playing a game. As long as the mods only mute people who break the rules they are being fair.

[CAP1]

This reminds me of the people who get pulled over for speeding and want to know why the cop didn't pull over everybody else that was also speeding. If you want to be sure to be treated like everyone else all you have to do is follow the rules. The mods don't have to mute everyone that breaks the rules. The mods are volunteers who are busy playing a game. As long as the mods only mute people who break the rules they are being fair.

the trick to speeding, is to have a "rabbit". follow someone about 1/4 mile behind. far enough that the guy up front'll get nailed......too close for an officer to set up between you and him.
 
 apparently that works with redlight cameras too.

[Zoney]

I have never been muted in game or disabled from these boards in the twelve years I have paid to play here.  Came close once or twice, but always managed to stay on the right side of the line.  

It has been frustrating to me personally over these last few years to see such low quality character behavior from such a wide and diverse group of people.  The culture of smack talk and the pride taken by so many in its application on internet forums and in MMO games, especially this game, is a truly regrettable phenomenon.

I'm 100% with you on this Yeager.

And this :

By posting anywhere on this bulletin board, it is assumed all users have read and understand the following posting rules.

4- Flamebaiting, flaming, being abusing, being disrepectful, trolling, spamming or posting to incite or annoy is not allowed. If you cannot make a positive contribution to the thread, then just stay out of it.

This is the abused rule that just leaves me confused as to why more folks do not get suspended priveleges.  I see it constantly here on the boards and the same thing on 200.  You know what I mean, the guys that does a negative, harrassing post, then when he gets the intended reaction says something like "LOL, I was just trolling you man just to see how upset you would get".  Really?  Too many of "you" guys seem to get the most pleasure out of annoying your fellow players with smack talk instead of taking your fun from the flying/fighting.

Please stop it.  

[Jayhawk]

I'll agree that .report doesn't seem to be the most effective, but it's all we've got.  I know I always have the option to film it, and do on occasion.  If it's something like someone cussing on range, I'll report a time or two, then squelch.  It's gotta be pretty bad for me to film it. 

Whatever ya do, don't get dragged down into it.  It's easy to stay above all of that if you choose.

[Masherbrum]

FLS, I have to disagree.  All parties involved in these cuss fests should muted entire.  I was pm'd by vEAST the other night for merely vultching him.  His CO endorses this behavior so his whoke squad should be treated the same everytime Dallas or East start in.  Sooner or later, those types will realize to stop it.

[Changeup]

-1 No need to know who the mods are.  Not knowing when a mod is on is important, not knowing who they are keeps them safe from verbal attacks.  If you feel like you were unfairly muted, you can always e-mail HTC for an explination.

Otherwise, don't forget to use the .report function. 

Disagree completely.  Uniformed police officers are more effective than undercover...why?  Because undercover are there to CATCH the perp in the act...Uniformed are there to PREVENT the act altogether by being conspicuous.  They are mods...they are fully capable of keeping themselves safe from verbal attacks.  WADR, that is ridiculous.  That job should be represented by people with good judgement and thick skins.

And there is another point...if someone is stupid enough to actually verbally berate a Mod, that player should never be allowed to play this game EVER again...NEVER, EVER, NEVER.  Its like attacking a police officer only not as bad, lol.

Ultimately, their undercover status prohibits anyone from reaching out to them for assistance and keeps them from being held accountable, and both are extemely important issues to maintain order.

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[CAP1]

Disagree completely.  Uniformed police officers are more effective than undercover...why?  Because undercover are there to CATCH the perp in the act...Uniformed are there to PREVENT the act altogether by being conspicuous.  They are mods...they are fully capable of keeping themselves safe from verbal attacks.  WADR, that is ridiculous.  That job should be represented by people with good judgement and thick skins.

And there is another point...if someone is stupid enough to actually verbally berate a Mod, that player should never be allowed to play this game EVER again...NEVER, EVER, NEVER.  Its like attacking a police officer only not as bad, lol.

Ultimately, their undercover status prohibits anyone from reaching out to them for assistance and keeps them from being held accountable, and both are extemely important issues to maintain order.

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would you take a position as a mod, if everyone knew you were one? knowing that quite a few people would spend all of their time in the game trying their very best to make your online time as miserable as they possibly could?

[FLS]

You guys are free to apply to become mods and set a new standard in mod performance.

[Dichotomy]

The only way I'd consider accepting an appointment as a mod anywhere is if they offered the same salary and benefits I have right now at my real job.  And I wouldn't want my ID to be known to anyone.

[Changeup]

would you take a position as a mod, if everyone knew you were one? knowing that quite a few people would spend all of their time in the game trying their very best to make your online time as miserable as they possibly could?

Absolutely!  They would get muted over and over and over and over!  That would pretty much take care of that problem.  Skuzzy reviews the tapes of texts when reports are issued and if a Mod sends a report in I would bet my monthly paycheck against yours that he would read the tape and take the appropriate action.  Having spoken to him on many embarrassing occasions of my own suspensions, he doesnt like doing it at all...but if someone was attacking a mod???  Guarantee you he would take immediate action and I don't even know Skuzzy.

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