Baroclinic Zone Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Ok Kevin, you got your wish. Since we seem to be at odds with the members in here and how the Staff want this place run. As a guideline, we follow the basic "Forum Rules", but seem to run into opposition when we attempt to. Here are the basic "Weather Forum" rules for all. No politics/religious discussion No foul language No personal attacks/OT arguing Try to stay on topic Attack the idea, not the poster Spell out your forecast/thinking/opposing viewpoint clearly If you post a map, explain it Keep banter to a minimum during Storm Mode* (see below) These are the Forum wide rules that apply as well. No porn or links to porn No threats of physical violence through postings or PMs No racist/sexist/ethnic/homophobic slurs No using PM system for personal gain/spam No advertising without prior admin approval Multiple accounts will get you banned Do not post threads asking why another member was warned/banned No political sigs, avatars or member titles No excessive trolling of other member I've highlighted the ones that I feel are the most egregious offenses in our Forum that I see. I have found that one innocuous post can derail a thread with 5-10 responses. The thought that when it comes storm time we need to buckle down does not fly in my book. We should attempt, at all times, to remain on topic as best we can and not resort to quick replies in Discussion Threads, I have no problem having that done in a Banter Thread. The reason we break out threads is for ease of finding pertinent discussion about any impending systems or patterns, or whatever weather is out there. I also feel any general obs, pics should be in the Banter thread or in its own, nit the Discussion thread, since it's not discussion. Will, Ryan, Brian, and Mike may have similar thoughts, differing thoughts so I would like their input in here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I like the way it was before. I don't understand why Ginxy has such a issue. It was fine bouncing from one thread to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Only when people get offended that their post was moved or deleted. I also do not see how a thread titled "October Weather Discussion" is so constricting and specialized either. That bolded part is lol-tastic. What needs to happen is people not taking it as a personal attack if posts get moved or deleted...that's the only time this comes up. Folks are so sensitive about their posts...very serious stuff. And the banter and discussion threads were fine. I liked the way that was broken out lately. Why can't we have two threads going, where one can be discussion of anything under the sun it seems, and the other one is for weather-only. *Oh and the rule about clearly explaining why you think something will or will not happen needs to be thrown out there from time to time when we get those bold calls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 you can't just 5 post/suspend the problem posters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 you can't just 5 post/suspend the problem posters? hmmmm....who are the problem posters? lol the one thing that would solve a lot of problems would be eliminating the passive aggressive / veiled trolling that probably 50% of the posters do. for the last year or so that style of posting has taken over in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The problem is that the forum is not moderated the same 365 days a year. Every few months or so, the mods try to "clean things up" which lasts about 2 or 3 weeks and then it slides back to the way it was. Wash/rinse/repeat. So when the day of reckoning comes, folks get upset that their posts are being deleted (when the same post a month ago was not) or that they are being moderated. It's also not right that folks like LL get banned, when there are others here who do a similar trolling routine who get away with it scott free. Not saying that LL didnt deserve to be banned, but the same rules must apply to all members. Just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 hmmmm....who are the problem posters? lol the one thing that would solve a lot of problems would be eliminating the passive aggressive / veiled trolling that probably 50% of the posters do. for the last year or so that style of posting has taken over in here. i actually don't know what happened this time. i just think it's crazy for people with moderation powers to make threads like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 i actually don't know what happened this time. i just think it's crazy for people with moderation powers to make threads like this it all goes back to CTblizz_hype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm not sure how/ why my name keeps coming up. This is a thread for people's opinions on any changes they'd like to see. Let's try to keep it about that and not just bringing up a name or poster that people might be disgruntled/ jealous over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 you can't just 5 post/suspend the problem posters? That is not how the warning system goes. We chose to use the 1-2-3 strikes warning system. hmmmm....who are the problem posters? lol the one thing that would solve a lot of problems would be eliminating the passive aggressive / veiled trolling that probably 50% of the posters do. for the last year or so that style of posting has taken over in here. Yup. One of my highlighted issues and probably #1 on my list followed by not being able to stay on topic. The discussion threads should really be geared towards more meteorological discussion, not just random weather posts. You know, with a little science involved, since this is a science forum. The problem is that the forum is not moderated the same 365 days a year. Every few months or so, the mods try to "clean things up" which lasts about 2 or 3 weeks and then it slides back to the way it was. Wash/rinse/repeat. So when the day of reckoning comes, folks get upset that their posts are being deleted (when the same post a month ago was not) or that they are being moderated. It's also not right that folks like LL get banned, when there are others here who do a similar trolling routine who get away with it scott free. Not saying that LL didnt deserve to be banned, but the same rules must apply to all members. Just my 2 cents This is true and this is where we lean on the members to step up and just follow the basic forum rules. Not that difficult. We as moderators are not here all the time and can't do this 24/7 365 days a year. We have lives, jobs, families, etc. i actually don't know what happened this time. i just think it's crazy for people with moderation powers to make threads like this Not much really, just a few people got worked up over some moderation with posts being moved or deleted. Why is it crazy to ask the members their thoughts of some things to get an overall pulse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 it all goes back to CTblizz_hypewhat a surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 That is not how the warning system goes. We chose to use the 1-2-3 strikes warning system. he's had like 5000 strikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm not sure how/ why my name keeps coming up. This is a thread for people's opinions on any changes they'd like to see. Let's try to keep it about that and not just bringing up a name or poster that people might be disgruntled/ jealous over If they feel you're a problem, why can't they express an opinion about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is what it is, people from other areas of the country posting their opinions in a thread titled members, meaning SNE, means their sub forums suck, perhaps their attention should be there. All in all there was zero weather going on, nobody missed any vital updates. Talk to me when that nonsense happens during critical weather times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 If they feel you're a problem, why can't they express an opinion about it?The only person that feels that way is Fork and he's joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 No porn and not being able to use racial and sexist slurs are what bother me the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 And the funniest part is he doesn't live anywhere near SNE yet posts here and not where he lives. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I do have a problem with hypocrisy though. No good leader in the world asks people to not do things they themselves have done. That's a fact Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 No porn and not being able to use racial and sexist slurs are what bother me the most.i don't think anyone has ever done any of those yet it's highlighted as one of his major concerns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is what it is, people from other areas of the country posting their opinions in a thread titled members, meaning SNE, means their sub forums suck, perhaps their attention should be there. All in all there was zero weather going on, nobody missed any vital updates. Talk to me when that nonsense happens during critical weather times. This is not a SNE Forum, this is the New England Forum and LOL at referring to Forky as "other areas of the country". He lives like 30 miles outside of New England. Is his opinion not valid to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 No porn and not being able to use racial and sexist slurs are what bother me the most. Obvious troll post is obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Obvious troll post is obvious. Just adding some fun. I think the forum moderation is fine as is. It's a mix of science and fun and I'm glad to see some of the trolling stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 This is not a SNE Forum, this is the New England Forum and LOL at referring to Forky as "other areas of the country". He lives like 30 miles outside of New England. Is his opinion not valid to you?semantics and no his opinion is not valid on this issue. I appreciate his weather posts but he has been after Kevin for years. Perhaps you could address the hypocrisy issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeem the African Dream Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is what it is, people from other areas of the country posting their opinions in a thread titled members, meaning SNE, means their sub forums suck, perhaps their attention should be there. All in all there was zero weather going on, nobody missed any vital updates. Talk to me when that nonsense happens during critical weather times. LOL When I travel to SNE I used to come here for weather info if there was the potential for snow. Since last year I have avoided the SNE forum because quite frankly it becomes cluttered with nonsense and BS wishcasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is what it is, people from other areas of the country posting their opinions in a thread titled members, meaning SNE, means their sub forums suck, perhaps their attention should be there. All in all there was zero weather going on, nobody missed any vital updates. Talk to me when that nonsense happens during critical weather times. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 there are days when i come on the board and none of the banter stuff is bothersome, to me personally. then there are days when it seems like nails on a chalkboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 LOL When I travel to SNE I used to come here for weather info if there was the potential for snow. Since last year I have avoided this forum because quite frankly it becomes cluttered with nonsense and BS wishcasting. yeah ok, you missed perhaps the best most classic thread of all time during Blizz 13, you also missed a classic thread on the May Miller B. Not to mention the coming winter threads, the excellent discussion of previous years, your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The wishcasting is annoying in the winter time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Can we go back to how it ran 2 years ago? There were no problems and it was informative and fun . It was a great forum then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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