ToddG
04-10-2012, 09:55 PM
Statements and decisions made by pistol-forum.com Staff related to the policies and day to day operation of the forum are not subject to dismissal simply because a member of the forum doesn't agree.
We've recently had a number of instances in which members felt "I've got one more thing to say!" was adequate reason to ignore direct statements from multiple Staff members not to continue. The Staff at pistol-forum.com tries to take a very gentle attitude toward directing and moderating most threads. We appreciate and welcome differing viewpoints and even contrarian opinions. But when a Staff member enters a thread and asks everyone to cool off, change direction, and/or stop throwing personal insults then failure to follow the rules will result in whatever action the Staff deem necessary.
If someone keeps disagreeing with you in a thread, by definition that means you keep disagreeing with him. Want it to end? Stop posting in that thread; or, at least stop responding to the person who offends you. If you choose instead to go round 'n round with another member, keep it polite and on topic. When you reach the point where you're more angry with the opposition than the point he is making, it is time to remove yourself from the discussion.
We do not want to get into the habit of locking threads, deleting posts, or penalizing members. But if you do not want Staff to regulate every thread with an iron hand, you as the membership need to step up and regulate your own behavior. If you always act in an unquestionably appropriate and honorable manner, then the trouble makers will easily identify themselves and Staff will deal with it.
If you have an issue with someone's posts, the correct response is to utilize the report post feature. Just click on the icon underneath the post that looks like this:
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Staff will deal with it. How we choose to deal with it may not be publicly disclosed, but we have an ongoing discussion in the private Staff area for such issues. The other thing you can do, of course, is ignore the person. It's a simple reality of internet forums: if you do not feed the trolls, they will stop trolling. But do not take it upon yourself to "police" the forum especially in direct opposition to instructions from Staff.
From now on, if the same two or three people are making the same arguments for page after page in a thread, Staff will step in and simply close the thread. We do not enjoy cutting off discussion or locking an otherwise useful thread, but neither are we going to play kindergarten hall monitor.
We appreciate your adherence to this policy.
This thread is being left open so forum members can feel free to express their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Please note that any personal attacks, real or perceived, against any specific member will be deleted immediately without notice or comment.
We've recently had a number of instances in which members felt "I've got one more thing to say!" was adequate reason to ignore direct statements from multiple Staff members not to continue. The Staff at pistol-forum.com tries to take a very gentle attitude toward directing and moderating most threads. We appreciate and welcome differing viewpoints and even contrarian opinions. But when a Staff member enters a thread and asks everyone to cool off, change direction, and/or stop throwing personal insults then failure to follow the rules will result in whatever action the Staff deem necessary.
If someone keeps disagreeing with you in a thread, by definition that means you keep disagreeing with him. Want it to end? Stop posting in that thread; or, at least stop responding to the person who offends you. If you choose instead to go round 'n round with another member, keep it polite and on topic. When you reach the point where you're more angry with the opposition than the point he is making, it is time to remove yourself from the discussion.
We do not want to get into the habit of locking threads, deleting posts, or penalizing members. But if you do not want Staff to regulate every thread with an iron hand, you as the membership need to step up and regulate your own behavior. If you always act in an unquestionably appropriate and honorable manner, then the trouble makers will easily identify themselves and Staff will deal with it.
If you have an issue with someone's posts, the correct response is to utilize the report post feature. Just click on the icon underneath the post that looks like this:
715
Staff will deal with it. How we choose to deal with it may not be publicly disclosed, but we have an ongoing discussion in the private Staff area for such issues. The other thing you can do, of course, is ignore the person. It's a simple reality of internet forums: if you do not feed the trolls, they will stop trolling. But do not take it upon yourself to "police" the forum especially in direct opposition to instructions from Staff.
From now on, if the same two or three people are making the same arguments for page after page in a thread, Staff will step in and simply close the thread. We do not enjoy cutting off discussion or locking an otherwise useful thread, but neither are we going to play kindergarten hall monitor.
We appreciate your adherence to this policy.
This thread is being left open so forum members can feel free to express their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Please note that any personal attacks, real or perceived, against any specific member will be deleted immediately without notice or comment.