This is a test thread for moderation features

[Sheherezade]

I read about the reduced privileges. It isn't set up. We have that option. Basically, you set a threshold and then name a consequence. It makes it happen. So far, there isn't anything linked to that. I'm not sure we'd ever get that far unless this forum grew to a much larger size and we needed to automate. Or we had a troll invasion. You can link it to things like forum access, posting, etc.

[poky]

Yes, click on the name and "view profile" - looks like both infractions are still listed; it just says what thread it's in, and links to the message. Now if you hard delete that same message, it'll be interesting to see if it goes away.

[poky]

I read about the reduced privileges. It isn't set up. We have that option. Basically, you set a threshold and then name a consequence. It makes it happen. So far, there isn't anything linked to that. I'm not sure we'd ever get that far unless this forum grew to a much larger size and we needed to automate. Or we had a troll invasion. You can link it to things like forum access, posting, etc.

That makes sense.

I'm assuming then that infractions disappear completely once they reach their expiration; that would mean it's only kindof a snapshot of the past week or two, and not an indication of any history. Which I can see being both good and bad, I guess.

[MissCrabette]

But you could set the infractions to expire on some ridiculously far off date in the future, no?

Does everyone see infractions or do only mods and admins see them?

[Sheherezade]

If you go to View Infractions in the admin panel sidebar under User Infractions, you get a tally of the different types of infractions. Some of those go back a year ( spam). I guess it does keep a log for the site overall - and the details of those events are available if you want to see them by clicking on it.

I also wonder if the tally on the profile and just keeps counting or if it is only "active" infractions.

[Sheherezade]

@Miss Crabette -- I think everyone does because spotty dog saw the tickets on my Test User posts. I don't think she's a mod.

[moonlight]

I'm getting a tad confused. I will reread everything and will get it.

I just want to make sure that there is a place somewhere on the site or even for Admin eyes only that shows how many infractions a user has ever received. This would help in the future prevent the he said-she said stuff.

[MissCrabette]

Gosh, it sounds like I'm nitpicking. Do we want this level of transparency? Should all members be able to see infractions or should this be reserved for mods and admins? Can regular members see the reason for an infraction? I guess this ties in with the bullying thread. Should a user be reprimanded in public?

[spotty_dog]

Correct, I am no flavor of mod. I can see the tickets and click to see what the infraction was and who imposed it. I can't see any tabs on the profile relating to this.

I vote for very few, very clear rules. I think it's good that everyone should see that there's a yellow card on the field and why -- "Don't Be A Jerk" rule is a popular one on another board I visit -- and that the yellow cards should expire. Blocked from posting in the thread with the offensive post until the expiration date seems like it would be a good consequence, and it would be kind of nice if it were automatic by the system so that the mods make only the minimum judgment calls and don't get accused of playing favorites.

As Rapunzel points out, people change and it's tough to get a handle on the way tone is perceived on the internet; how online communities function; the fact that there are real human beings behind the screen. I think everybody deserves some security that they themselves won't be treated with jerkiness, but also some security that if they have some bad days that they will get third, fourth, even fifth chances before anything permanent occurs.

[MissCrabette]

Alison, how do I like your post? Well said.

I really like the idea of the offending poster not being able to post in the particular thread for a while until he/she cools off a bit. I wonder if there's also a way to ensure that the argument isn't taken to PMs

[scrub-jay]

Alison, how do I like your post? Well said.

I really like the idea of the offending poster not being able to post in the particular thread for a while until he/she cools off a bit. I wonder if there's also a way to ensure that the argument isn't taken to PMs

Just don't click her two little cards!

[spotty_dog]

Not the cards, anything but the cards!

[moonlight]

Very well said Alison. I know it seems a bit harsh that everyone see who is 'in trouble' but I think that is the norm on other online communities. It helps the person understand they went too far and it helps the rest of the community understand what won't be tolerated and that there are repercussions without the public fall out. I also love the idea that the offender is blocked from the thread they were causing problems in. if that is even possible. Yay! Thanks everyone for helping this get worked out. I knew there had to be some sort of solution.

[scrub-jay]

Very well said Alison. I know it seems a bit harsh that everyone see who is 'in trouble' but I think that is the norm on other online communities. It helps the person understand they went too far and it helps the rest of the community understand what won't be tolerated and that there are repercussions without the public fall out. I also love the idea that the offender is blocked from the thread they were causing problems in. if that is even possible. Yay! Thanks everyone for helping this get worked out. I knew there had to be some sort of solution.

Would it be a temporary "time-out" period or a full "you're blocked from this thread" kind of thing? I like the mandatory cool-down period a little better, but maybe that is just personal preference?

[Sheherezade]

We'd have to test it out but it seems to be more of a " time out" than a lasting block. It can be as short as 1 hour or measured in weeks. We set it.