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Abby Taylor
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1. The status of these forums seems to be, overly moderated, and overly strict. Particularly in regards to off-topic posts, and "flaming"
Which Forums are these The RuneScape forums are so relaxed today people can get away with almost anything and often do.
At times if someone has a post or 2 reported to Forum Help thread the F-Mod often leaves the posts on the thread. This is because at times it's often better to leave some posts then remove them. F-Mods removing posts often cause more serious issues hence the posts being left.
As for changing the rules I can't see it happening. After all we have tiny rules all ready. So very little to change.
That won't change as it falls under Naming and Shaming. If you suspect someone is trolling then use Forum Help thread and let the F-Mods deal with it. If the report is deemed worthy of a post removal it will be removed. If not it will be left. Chances are these days all reports on Forum Help are checked and the offending post or posts are often left.
This happens all ready. I don't see a need to change something thats working well within the Forums. After all if someone does not like something or someone who has posted they can Ignore it and move on.
I do agree with you the Forums NEED a Block option. Been asked for for years. No sign of it being added.
You said that and I agree with you now and then it needs to be said. But done in a way not to cause offense or hurt feelings. It could fall under Flaming and be reported and again F-Mods duty to deal with it in a way to keep everyone happy. It's done within Jagex Guidelines on a case by case basis.
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1. The status of these forums seems to be, overly moderated, and overly strict. Particularly in regards to off-topic posts, and "flaming"
Which Forums are these The RuneScape forums are so relaxed today people can get away with almost anything and often do.
At times if someone has a post or 2 reported to Forum Help thread the F-Mod often leaves the posts on the thread. This is because at times it's often better to leave some posts then remove them. F-Mods removing posts often cause more serious issues hence the posts being left.
As for changing the rules I can't see it happening. After all we have tiny rules all ready. So very little to change.
Allow Pointing out disruptive behavior.
That won't change as it falls under Naming and Shaming. If you suspect someone is trolling then use Forum Help thread and let the F-Mods deal with it. If the report is deemed worthy of a post removal it will be removed. If not it will be left. Chances are these days all reports on Forum Help are checked and the offending post or posts are often left.
Allow for banter and heated debate
This happens all ready. I don't see a need to change something thats working well within the Forums. After all if someone does not like something or someone who has posted they can Ignore it and move on.
I do agree with you the Forums NEED a Block option. Been asked for for years. No sign of it being added.
Also calling somebody stupid once or twice in the heat of the moment is a far cry from harassment.
You said that and I agree with you now and then it needs to be said. But done in a way not to cause offense or hurt feelings. It could fall under Flaming and be reported and again F-Mods duty to deal with it in a way to keep everyone happy. It's done within Jagex Guidelines on a case by case basis.
These are my own thoughts and not Jagex. Comprehensive Account Security
Live long and Prosper......
07-Sep-2023 10:25:20 - Last edited on 07-Sep-2023 10:27:38 by Tuffty
No offense taken apart from my Name. People keep leaving off the second F lol.
I get where you are coming from. I really do and totally understand the need to call out a Troll now and then. You must understand if you call out a troll and they fight back and they often do then the whole thread is a mess. By the time it's reported you could lose half the thread by removing trolling naming and shaming comments.
The F-Mods know the main trolls honest we do and see them daily. At times when they are reported they have posts removed and a warning issued to get back on topic etc. It does happen.
The best way to deal with trolls though is by ignoring when they post and not reply back to them. After all no one wants a thread full of Green posts saying troll post remove back to topic. It messes up a great thread. If the trolling is serious then action gets taken and the troll wins a free vacation for a day or 3. Then that gives the thread a chance of getting back on it's feet.
As for calling someone stupid without using the word stupid is easy. It's in the wording and context. Not saying it should be done but it can be done.
The Naming and Shaming rule has been here for such a long time and I can honestly say hand on heart I can't see it changing. It's just 1 of them rules thats a must for the forums.
I still say the rule set are so small these days you can say what you want. I can't see many people take offense at anything posted. If they do they can use Forum Help thread. Comprehensive Account Security
I get where you are coming from. I really do and totally understand the need to call out a Troll now and then. You must understand if you call out a troll and they fight back and they often do then the whole thread is a mess. By the time it's reported you could lose half the thread by removing trolling naming and shaming comments.
The F-Mods know the main trolls honest we do and see them daily. At times when they are reported they have posts removed and a warning issued to get back on topic etc. It does happen.
The best way to deal with trolls though is by ignoring when they post and not reply back to them. After all no one wants a thread full of Green posts saying troll post remove back to topic. It messes up a great thread. If the trolling is serious then action gets taken and the troll wins a free vacation for a day or 3. Then that gives the thread a chance of getting back on it's feet.
As for calling someone stupid without using the word stupid is easy. It's in the wording and context. Not saying it should be done but it can be done.
The Naming and Shaming rule has been here for such a long time and I can honestly say hand on heart I can't see it changing. It's just 1 of them rules thats a must for the forums.
I still say the rule set are so small these days you can say what you want. I can't see many people take offense at anything posted. If they do they can use Forum Help thread. Comprehensive Account Security
Live long and Prosper......
08-Sep-2023 11:20:27 - Last edited on 08-Sep-2023 11:21:12 by Tuffty
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