The CUF Committee has been debating whether to implement a procedure for banning and/or suspending posters. We have discussed various options ranging from a community-wide voting process to oversight by a single "banning czar". In the end we did not come to a consensus and (to be honest) we got a little bored with the topic. We have decided that the committee will handle banning/suspensions on a case-by-case basis. Banning/suspension will only occur when there is clear evidence that a poster is engaging in conduct "detrimental to the community". We expect that banning will be an extremely rare event. If you struggle with certain posters, we encourage you to use the ignore feature.
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostThe CUF Committee has been debating whether to implement a procedure for banning and/or suspending posters. We have discussed various options ranging from a community-wide voting process to oversight by a single "banning czar". In the end we did not come to a consensus and (to be honest) we got a little bored with the topic. We have decided that the committee will handle banning/suspensions on a case-by-case basis. Banning/suspension will only occur when there is clear evidence that a poster is engaging in conduct "detrimental to the community". We expect that banning will be an extremely rare event. If you struggle with certain posters, we encourage you to use the ignore feature.
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostThe CUF Committee has been debating whether to implement a procedure for banning and/or suspending posters. We have discussed various options ranging from a community-wide voting process to oversight by a single "banning czar". In the end we did not come to a consensus and (to be honest) we got a little bored with the topic. We have decided that the committee will handle banning/suspensions on a case-by-case basis. Banning/suspension will only occur when there is clear evidence that a poster is engaging in conduct "detrimental to the community". We expect that banning will be an extremely rare event. If you struggle with certain posters, we encourage you to use the ignore feature.
I've never used the "ignore" feature on any board, except for once. Ironically, it was against exUte for a day - he was making so many posts it was difficult to sort out everyone else's from his.If we disagree on something, it's because you're wrong.
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OK, so someone PM'd me and told me that JL had been mocking a fellow CUF person's physical appearance. I think a bit of that can be tolerated, especially if the ribbing is done in good humor, and if it is received in good humor. But this was clearly not the case. If this accurately describes the reason for Lingo's ban, then I support it. CUF members should not have to endure public ridicule of their physical appearance in a 'friendly' community, and I appreciate attempts by the EC to keep the tone of this place 'friendly.'
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Originally posted by RobinFinderson View PostOK, so someone PM'd me and told me that JL had been mocking a fellow CUF person's physical appearance. I think a bit of that can be tolerated, especially if the ribbing is done in good humor, and if it is received in good humor. But this was clearly not the case. If this accurately describes the reason for Lingo's ban, then I support it. CUF members should not have to endure public ridicule of their physical appearance in a 'friendly' community, and I appreciate attempts by the EC to keep the tone of this place 'friendly.'
Like any other current event....sometimes you are there, sometimes you miss it.
I would suggest next time that a PM be sent to a fellow Cuffer, rather than a public call for an explanation.
I know of no message boards that offer explanations for board discipline.
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Originally posted by RobinFinderson View PostOK, so someone PM'd me and told me that JL had been mocking a fellow CUF person's physical appearance. I think a bit of that can be tolerated, especially if the ribbing is done in good humor, and if it is received in good humor. But this was clearly not the case. If this accurately describes the reason for Lingo's ban, then I support it. CUF members should not have to endure public ridicule of their physical appearance in a 'friendly' community, and I appreciate attempts by the EC to keep the tone of this place 'friendly.'
It's not generally kosher to share publicly the contents of PMs.
Let the committee deal with the current lingo spamfest, and I'm sure they'll apprise the board of the situation, to whatever degree is necessary and appropriate.
Also bear in mind that the board is yet young and the details of behavioral expectations and discipline procedures are still being ironed out.
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Originally posted by TripletDaddy View PostI am not on the EC, btw, but everything that went down with JohnnyLingo was in the public domain (his misdeeds, specifically). There shouldn't be a need to rehash everything that was already once public.
Like any other current event....sometimes you are there, sometimes you miss it.
I would suggest next time that a PM be sent to a fellow Cuffer, rather than a public call for an explanation.
I know of no message boards that offer explanations for board discipline.
just a thought.
As for whether or not such a choice should be hashed out in public or private is a different matter. The choice is obviously up to the EC, but the ramifications of any ban affect all of us, and are therefore worthy of public discussion. Obviously that discussion isn't going to happen if no one else engages it, and that is fine by me, but I think we just disagree about whether or not the banishment of community members is worthy of public discussion.
Originally posted by Babs View PostRobin,
It's not generally kosher to share publicly the contents of PMs.
Let the committee deal with the current lingo spamfest, and I'm sure they'll apprise the board of the situation, to whatever degree is necessary and appropriate.
Also bear in mind that the board is yet young and the details of behavioral expectations and discipline procedures are still being ironed out.
Yes, the board is young, and for the most part I have greatly appreciated the efforts by the EC to create a friendly civil tone. I think the only place where I disagree with anyone here is over whether or not banning members is worthy of public discussion.Last edited by RobinFinderson; 10-20-2009, 11:49 AM.
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You of all people know full well.....if you behave in a manner that is civil and endear yourself to the community, you can probably expect to live a long, fruitful existence.
If you misbehave and act poorly against the community, esp repeatedly, there is no community to call your own.
There will likely never be a day when we all sit down and plot the course of our collective future. This isn't a democracy. It is a republic. Soliciting the inputs of every member seems impractical and unnecessary.
these are my own opinions, btw. I am not speaking for the Executive Committee.Fitter. Happier. More Productive.
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Originally posted by TripletDaddy View PostThere will likely never be a day when we all sit down and plot the course of our collective future. This isn't a democracy. It is a republic. Soliciting the inputs of every member seems impractical and unnecessary.
these are my own opinions, btw. I am not speaking for the Executive Committee.Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.
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Originally posted by RobinFinderson View PostOK, so someone PM'd me and told me that JL had been mocking a fellow CUF person's physical appearance. I think a bit of that can be tolerated, especially if the ribbing is done in good humor, and if it is received in good humor. But this was clearly not the case. If this accurately describes the reason for Lingo's ban, then I support it. CUF members should not have to endure public ridicule of their physical appearance in a 'friendly' community, and I appreciate attempts by the EC to keep the tone of this place 'friendly.'"In conclusion, let me give a shout-out to dirty sex. What a great thing it is" - Northwestcoug
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FWIW, Lingo did not have any knowledge of what went down a few months ago in the Lemons --> Lemonade thread, which took place on a floor of the temple that he does not have access to. So I hope that the earlier incident was not used as justification to give him the boot.
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JohnnyLingo was banned for the image. He made a dupe account. he was banned for that. he made a second dupe account to post again. Banned again.
Adios, JohnnyLingo.
Seems like his punishment was made infinitely worse for his subsequent actions, not his initial infraction.Fitter. Happier. More Productive.
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Originally posted by TripletDaddy View PostJohnnyLingo was banned for the image. He made a dupe account. he was banned for that. he made a second dupe account to post again. Banned again.
Adios, JohnnyLingo.
Seems like his punishment was made infinitely worse for his subsequent actions, not his initial infraction."In conclusion, let me give a shout-out to dirty sex. What a great thing it is" - Northwestcoug
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"Can't . . . let . . . foolish statements . . . by . . . BYU fans . . . go . . . unanswered . . . ." - LA Ute
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