[stella diver x]

This is my response In light of all the complaints recently on how things are run here.
If you had any doubts, this hopefully clarifies any misconceptions. Here is something Mod1 once showed me on another forum. It is the blueprint on how i moderate.
I feel that the other moderators follow a similar guideline.

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First off, being a group of intelligent people with a common interest, everyone is expected to respect the other members and their opinions/thoughts. Discussion and debate is expected and encouraged, but arguments that turn into insult wars just aren't cool. If you've got a personal issue with someone else, persue it through a more private means of communication.



Have patience and an open mind. The world is a great big place, and not all people will be like you. You might want to keep in mind that such things as sarcasm are often lost over the internet.



As far as profanity is concerned, feel free to express yourself with any mode of language you feel necessary. Keep in mind though, that a whole post of swearing may make you look like a 5 year old who just learned some new words. There are often other equally effective ways to make your point. Common Sense....



When posting, please try to keep things in their proper place.



Try not to start duplicate threads. If there are more than one thread pertaining to the same topic, one will most likely be deleted or closed. If you're asking a question, try scaning through the first few pages- there is a good chance that someone else has already asked it or even answered it.



When replying to someone else, take the time to understand what it is your replying to. All too often people skip over whole paragraphs and responses, or completely miss the point.



Do not be a Troll!

Trolls are people who post or reply to threads for the sheer point of being annoying or causing a disruption.



Do not be a sockpuppet or sock?

Socks are alias's, or in other words, a username someone posts under other than their normal posting name. However, simply switching names is not considered a "sock", but, switching back and forth....IS.



And finally, above all else, keep the vibe around here on the positive side. Make your best attempt to respect the people around you, and keep the p-vibes flowin.



Thanks for reading, and thanks for visiting!

[Arya]

Good points there.

But..
If having more than one user-name is allowed (without making problems as you say) then why did my other accounts got deleted even without posting anything yet! Not by you of course.

It's not that important, by why mods' claiming and acting ain't the same? (not you again.)

[CurePol]

Arya, on Apr 1 2007, 06:19 PM, said:

If having more than one user-name is allowed (without making problems as you say) then why did my other accounts got deleted even without posting anything yet! Not by you of course.

It's not that important, by why mods' claiming and acting ain't the same? (not you again.)

I think you misread that. You can only have one user name. It's saying you can change your name, but not have more than one account/name.

And mods don't delete accounts, only admin's can do that.

Nice sig.

[the LOST]

stella diver x, on Apr 1 2007, 10:48 AM, said:

First off, being a group of intelligent people with a common interest, everyone is expected to respect the other members and their opinions/thoughts. Discussion and debate is expected and encouraged, but arguments that turn into insult wars just aren't cool. If you've got a personal issue with someone else, persue it through a more private means of communication.



Have patience and an open mind. The world is a great big place, and not all people will be like you. You might want to keep in mind that such things as sarcasm are often lost over the internet.



As far as profanity is concerned, feel free to express yourself with any mode of language you feel necessary. Keep in mind though, that a whole post of swearing may make you look like a 5 year old who just learned some new words. There are often other equally effective ways to make your point. Common Sense....



When posting, please try to keep things in their proper place.



Try not to start duplicate threads. If there are more than one thread pertaining to the same topic, one will most likely be deleted or closed. If you're asking a question, try scaning through the first few pages- there is a good chance that someone else has already asked it or even answered it.



When replying to someone else, take the time to understand what it is your replying to. All too often people skip over whole paragraphs and responses, or completely miss the point.



Do not be a Troll!

Trolls are people who post or reply to threads for the sheer point of being annoying or causing a disruption.



Do not be a sockpuppet or sock?

Socks are alias's, or in other words, a username someone posts under other than their normal posting name. However, simply switching names is not considered a "sock", but, switching back and forth....IS.



And finally, above all else, keep the vibe around here on the positive side. Make your best attempt to respect the people around you, and keep the p-vibes flowin.



Thanks for reading, and thanks for visiting!

This is kinda wordy for a mission statement. You should probably think about de-lengthening, and jazzing it up a smidge...

Stella Diver X: Fair & Balanced

[tercat]

Hm... OK, witty Mr. The LOST, I see an opportunity for sloganage here. Tercat: The best part of waking up? Well, maybe not.

All kidding aside, I think the principles we try to maintain as mods are pretty much common sense. This is a big board, and it's not here for one or two members. As such, there will be lots of different ideas and opinions expressed--that's a part of what keeps it interesting. But we don't intend to let the place descend into chaos. I think my catch phrase around here lately has been "play nice." Think before you post, and don't be a jackass.

[the LOST]

tercat, on Apr 2 2007, 07:52 AM, said:

I think my catch phrase around here lately has been "play nice."

Tercat: Mod of Love...?

I think you folks do a heckuva job. I really do.

[Onuphrius]

CurePol, on Apr 2 2007, 01:29 AM, said:

I think you misread that. You can only have one user name. It's saying you can change your name, but not have more than one account/name.

And mods don't delete accounts, only admin's can do that.

Nice sig.

:unsure: one stupid question: how can I change my name? :blush: :blush:
don't hit me -_-

[déjà nous]

^pm an administrator ;)

i didn't even know (as usual - i'm always out of the loop around here) there had been any controversy. :(

[stella diver x]

the LOST, on Apr 2 2007, 06:29 AM, said:

This is kinda wordy for a mission statement.

I blame Couirey.. yeah umm.. that was his idea. :unsure:

Onuphrius, on Apr 2 2007, 07:35 AM, said:

:unsure: one stupid question: how can I change my name? :blush: :blush:
don't hit me -_-

Ya, admins can change it for you.

[Arya]

CurePol, on Apr 2 2007, 04:59 AM, said:

I think you misread that. You can only have one user name. It's saying you can change your name, but not have more than one account/name.

And mods don't delete accounts, only admin's can do that.

Nice sig.

Right. An admin deleted my other accounts. Just because the IP address were the same.
And I don't think I misunderstood anything. cause in here It's mentioned that:

"Q: Can I post under different usernames and pretend to be someone else?
A: Uh…Guess."

Also I know some people having numerous accounts (ok not pretending to be someone else). I dunno.

Thanks very much by the way. :)

[stella diver x]

Yeah ^
the Q&A for that particular one was total sarcasm. Like: Take a wild guess ... NO. ;)

And there are many people that do in fact have several accounts of that i am sure. As soon as we figure out which ones do, we delete them. But yeah, it's kinda discouraged here as well as most boards. Doesn't mean lots of members don't try to get away with it.

I've personally never understood why anyone would care to post under different accounts. They must be pretty bored.
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[Arya]

^^LoL
Well yeah, I thought he said that "A: Uhh...I Guess."

[tercat]

3dsound, on Apr 2 2007, 02:55 PM, said:

I think the common interest people use to have on the imb was Interpol. that doesn't even apply anymore

Aww... I think the focus is starting to shift back a little.

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Thanks god for the smilies! Cause if you forget to use your ;) and :P , you'll be totally misunderstood.

It's true. I know half the time I don't realize when people are joking until I've already responded as though they were serious.

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Sometimes I feel too lazy to go through comments that take half a page. So I am guilty on that particular point.
I like to make fun of some fans on the Interpol section of the forum ( i don't do it often though). Does it make me a troll? :unsure:

I don't think so. I've never seen you post anything downright mean. I guess I just get your humor. You contribute to the board more than you tease, so it's not like you're just here to be a pain (or if you are, it ain't workin', honey).

[tercat]

3D, thanks for bringing this to our attention. It's totally unacceptable for members to criticize or intimidate other members simply because those members are not native speakers of English. I think this goes without saying, but some people don't grasp the obvious. So, we've added the following to the board guidelines:

- Show respect for all members, including those for whom English may not be a native language. Though we cannot accommodate posts in other languages, non-native speakers are completely welcome and encouraged to participate. Respect their efforts (if you've ever been in their shoes, you know how challenging it can be to communicate in a second language). Intimidation and snobbery will not be tolerated.

[juepucta]

the LOST, on Apr 2 2007, 09:14 AM, said:

Tercat: Mod of Love...?

I think you folks do a heckuva job. I really do.

Do you mean that sincerely, in a sarcastic manner or like when Bush said it to Brownie?

:P

-G.

[Kaziu]

tercat, on Apr 2 2007, 01:52 PM, said:

Hm... OK, witty Mr. The LOST, I see an opportunity for sloganage here. Tercat: The best part of waking up? Well, maybe not.

All kidding aside, I think the principles we try to maintain as mods are pretty much common sense. This is a big board, and it's not here for one or two members. As such, there will be lots of different ideas and opinions expressed--that's a part of what keeps it interesting. But we don't intend to let the place descend into chaos. I think my catch phrase around here lately has been "play nice." Think before you post, and don't be a jackass.

What about a private members area??

[Kaziu]

3dsound, on Apr 2 2007, 11:10 PM, said:

private members area? LOL What for?

Dirty talk(Lol).I know Joyrex would like that.

[tercat]

Yep... all kinds of action is just waiting to be had in the chat room.

[miyl444]

Can you imagine what this place is gonna be like again once a single starts getting play, and a video and the reviews of live gigs... It's gonna be chaos again, and Sonia is gonna wanna be #1 poster again...

*ahhh remembering the days of being in the top 10*

Snap, hell now w/ net access at home too, I just might become a loon again :ph34r:

[Kaziu]

3dsound, on Apr 4 2007, 07:08 PM, said:

ahahah I like the fact that you didn't say: "Sonia is gonna wanna be #1 poster again, and it's gonna be chaos again" :lol: .. Oh Wait.. What?? I am not N#1 poster anymooore? :(

No,that would be me.