CT Rain Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 omg this is exciting... send up the signal! FLOOD WARNINGNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA804 AM EST THU FEB 28 2013RIC009-281700-/O.NEW.KBOX.FA.W.0001.130228T1304Z-130228T1700Z//00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/WASHINGTON RI-804 AM EST THU FEB 28 2013THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD WARNING FOR... RAIN AND SNOW MELT IN... SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IN RHODE ISLAND...* UNTIL 1200 PM EST* AT 754 AM EST...THE PAWCATUCK RIVER IN WESTERLY RHODE ISLAND WAS APPROACHING FLOOD STAGE AT 8 AM. THE PAWCATUCK IS INFLUENCED BY LOCAL TIDES AND HIGH TIDE WILL OCCUR AROUND 1030 AM. THEREFORE EXPECT MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE PAWCATUCK THROUGH 11 AM. THIS FLOODING IS A RESULT OF HEAVY RAIN YESTERDAY ALONG WITH SNOW MELT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Just wanted to post about why ChrisM was banned this morning. A few weeks ago he started editing the Tolland, CT Wikipedia page to include Kevin as a notable person complete with a short bio about him. He made multiple edits. He took it down and after the fact someone else put more stuff up. The staff thought that the posting of Kevin's full name and information about him on a public page was harassment and the decision was made to ban him. This isn't the first run in ChrisM has had with staff - he's also been caught logging in with different names and having multiple accounts. I spoke with Chris this morning and explained everything to him. Hopefully, this is a good reminder that the staff takes harassment of any member seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Drive by bannings now without explanation. He might have done something, but banning without explanation isn't cool Guys don't assume there isn't a reason we don't know that. The admin has layed out the rules in the NYC subforum among others. They aren't unreasonable. My only request would be a general, rough explanation to other members. If we don't know roughly what happened there's no way of knowing what we are to avoid or what line was crossed. Jmho it's informative just as much as its a deterrent to others. I am not taking any side I have no idea what happened and have never had an issue with Chris. This ain't a democracy unfortunately. Chris seems like a damn nice guy. I suppose I could wander over to Pete's site to cut and paste all his posts over to here, that wouldn't upset the mods would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Just wanted to post about why ChrisM was banned this morning. A few weeks ago he started editing the Tolland, CT Wikipedia page to include Kevin as a notable person complete with a short bio about him. He made multiple edits. He took it down and after the fact someone else put more stuff up. The staff thought that the posting of Kevin's full name and information about him on a public page was harassment and the decision was made to ban him. This isn't the first run in ChrisM has had with staff - he's also been caught logging in with different names and having multiple accounts. I spoke with Chris this morning and explained everything to him. Hopefully, this is a good reminder that the staff takes harassment of any member seriously. And there you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 This ain't a democracy unfortunately. Chris seems like a damn nice guy. I suppose I could wander over to Pete's site to cut and paste all his posts over to here, that wouldn't upset the mods would it? I posted an explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I posted an explanation. Is he gone for good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Wow. Ok then..that's all I need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I posted an explanation. Well deserve then. Great job mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Is he gone for good? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfish55 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for the explanation Ryan. Good job by the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Guys don't assume there isn't a reason we don't know that. The admin has layed out the rules in the NYC subforum among others. They aren't unreasonable. My only request would be a general, rough explanation to other members. If we don't know roughly what happened there's no way of knowing what we are to avoid or what line was crossed. Jmho it's informative just as much as its a deterrent to others. I am not taking any side I have no idea what happened and have never had an issue with Chris. Thanks for being patient and reasonable and not assume stuff about "drive by bannings". The explanation would have been posted sooner if it hadn't happened during a slow period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Although I did kind of laugh having Kevin as a notable person of Tolland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Snownh did the same thing to me yesterday. I don't know if he took it down or not. Someone made me aware of both of them. Chris M was just a dumb college prank but you guys know how I feel about Snownh. He has stalked me for sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I posted an explanation. Yeah, I didn't see that until after I posted. I think people sometimes take this board too personally and let that effect their better judgement. Not that I ever do anything remotely ban worthy but I was thinking how I would buy myself an extra hour of free time per day if i were banned. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Snownh did the same thing to me yesterday. I don't know if he took it down or not. Someone made me aware of both of them. Chris M was just a dumb college prank but you guys know how I feel about Snownh. He has stalked me for sometime. You are famous now...so you have to deal with these issues like real celebrities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Although I did kind of laugh having Kevin as a notable person of Tolland. Can't believe you thought we banned somebody for calling you a dummy, dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 You are famous now...so you have to deal with these issues like real celebrities. Kevin does get an inordinate amount of attention in local weather segments lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for being patient and reasonable and not assume stuff about "drive by bannings". The explanation would have been posted sooner if it hadn't happened during a slow period. Randy I support the staff and I like the idea of the stepped approach posted in the NYC subforum long as rough explanations are posted so we all know where the lines are being drawn. The explanations keep the natives from getting restless and also provide a guideline for all of us. JMHO, more adherence to that type of stepped approached (form the NYC subforum) will end up preventing overall/swift bannings in the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Randy I support the staff and I like the idea of the stepped approach posted in the NYC subforum long as rough explanations are posted so we all know where the lines are being drawn. The explanations keep the natives from getting restless and also provide a guideline for all of us. JMHO, more adherence to that type of stepped approached (form the NYC subforum) will end up preventing overall/swift bannings in the long term. I agree with that when it comes to things like trolling and general board behavior. When it's something involving harassment of a member I have no problem going right to the top especially when there were/have been other issues (multiple accounts, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Can't believe you thought we banned somebody for calling you a dummy, dummy. Now I'm voting to ban you. Honestly, editing a wiki page would be the last thing on my mind. I thought it was something he said on here...and that was the only thing I can think of..as silly as it sounds. I thought maybe WeatherNC went on a power trip again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Can't believe you thought we banned somebody for calling you a dummy, dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Kevin does get an inordinate amount of attention in local weather segments lol. LOL, you know he loves it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Kevin does get an inordinate amount of attention in local weather segments lol.You and Bob must mention me several times a week on air. And then I get a flurry of texts and FB posts from people who saw it lol. Any chance you guys could get me on air at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am19psu Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Can't believe you thought we banned somebody for calling you a dummy, dummy. lol this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 You are famous now...so you have to deal with these issues like real celebrities. lmao. A buddy of mine who I went to HS with still has his wiki entry as a notable alumni of Canisius High School intact. But, Kevin's full name is plastered all over this site and is searchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I agree with that when it comes to things like trolling and general board behavior. When it's something involving harassment of a member I have no problem going right to the top especially when there were/have been other issues (multiple accounts, etc). I wonder how many here have actually read the Forum rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Randy I support the staff and I like the idea of the stepped approach posted in the NYC subforum long as rough explanations are posted so we all know where the lines are being drawn. The explanations keep the natives from getting restless and also provide a guideline for all of us. JMHO, more adherence to that type of stepped approached (form the NYC subforum) will end up preventing overall/swift bannings in the long term. Thanks. We're not out to ban folks. In fact, we get criticized a lot for NOT banning people. We try to give everyone, even bad eggs, a decent shot. I don't have any personal issues with ChrisM and in fact, we are (were?) friends on FB. His banning was actually more for cumulative actions and this last one was the last straw. With that said, we do take members' privacy extremely serious and posting personal info is a huge no no and a bannable offense by itself. We changed policy a while ago and started to offer explanations for banned members (except those that needed none i.e somebody using racial, homophobic, sexist slurs etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So Kush can come back now, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So Kush can come back now, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 hey now, his spat with ChrisM resulted in his banning...figured I'd throw it out there. (I'm not dumb enough to think it will actually happen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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