Q. Are there rules here?
A.(From Maxine) Yes there are.
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We allow a wide array of discussions and topics. The titles of your threads were not appropriate for this site though and the conversation itself was questionable. This site is for chilren as young as 13. Please keep that in mind.
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Advice from Maxine:
Let's make this an open warning. If you can't be civil to other members leave them alone. If any of you are caught making up new names to harass or embarrass any member you will be permanently banned.
Thanks.
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How banning works and other related ideas:
Originally Posted by lakers247
I strike fear into the hearts of Mods, so they would never dare to delete my threads.
Originally Posted by CWModMax
Thanks I needed a good laugh tonight.
Originally Posted by SuperPoweredFan
Every time you log onto the internet, your Internet provider assigns you something called an IP address. This IP address , for easier understanding , is essentially the same as a telephone number complete with area code. That is how computers know where to send the data that you have requested. This allows the computer network that you are trying to access to know quite abit about you, including but not limited to, your country and city that you are accessing the site from ,as well as your internet provider name, and your account name ( Example : Doe@aol.com) . That allows the Moderators to know who is accessing their site, even though that "someone" is using a alternate hotmail (or eqivalent account), their IP address doesn't for the most part change . That is the basics of how it works. It is a little more complicated than that, but I think most will get the idea.
This gives the Mods the ability to ban, and" Ban Hard " if they so desire.
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This could apply to discussion of any of the CW shows, but I found this while reading this week's "Smallville" sticky thread:
Originally Posted by CSRVP1
Good morning everyone.
Just to let everyone know a bit about the guidelines we have here at The CW.
Commenting on a members age and or communication skills could be considered harassment.
A bannable offense.
I know you all understand and will cooperate with us in not posting remarks toward a member and keep it on the show.
Thank You.
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Originally Posted by ItsMeHiThere
Why is it that no warnings are issued before a poster is banned? Isn't it best to tell the user to correct what they did and give them that chance before banning their account straight away.
Just curious mods! Don't take this the wrong way.
Originally Posted by CWModGinny
Most people know exactly what they've done wrong when they're banned.
The Guidelines are a warning, so are edited posts or threads. Common sense has to take effect at some point in time.
In the rare cases that the member really doesn't know, the banned member can PM one of the super mods directly and talk about options.
Originally Posted by ibot2much
So if somebody started a new thread and the whole thing was removed....just gone....then the author should KNOW that she/he has gone over the line and that is a serious warning NOt to start a thread of that nature EVER again
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Originally Posted by 90210fanatic
Someone posted a thread yesterday about scenes of the Jan. 6th episode ? I remember replying to it as well as KellyRocks...did it just disapear ? I suppose the person did go against the guidelines by posting the links, but was it necessary to erase the hold thing ?
I think moderators are a bit extreme around here. Threads, replies keep on disapearing without any notices ! Would it be possible to just edit the thread and erase whatever was against the guidelines and just leave a not like " this thread or this reply has been edited because of...".
It is disapointing to write something, to come back to read what others had to say about it and just find out it's gone !
That is just my opinion !
Originally Posted by KellyRocks
I remember that thread! What DID happen to it?
I guess that is what happens when you are participating in a message board run by the network. If you could find a board run by people who weren't officially connected to the show, you'd stand a better chance of having links like that remain up and also being able to converse in a normal way (i.e. using minor profanity just like the characters on the show) without having yourself scolded like a five year old and kicked off the board!
Those links were interesting and stuff like that works to keep everyone actually interested in the show. I think CW is shooting itself in the foot by putting off the next new episode for weeks on end and then denying us any REAL info.
Originally Posted by CWModGinny
The first post of that thread contained only YouTube links - which aren't allowed to be posted on the boards - Admins' rules, not the mods' - there wasn't enough text to edit and still have a post there because of the 10-character rule (again, the Admins' rule), so the first post had to be removed. If the first post of a thread is removed, the rest of the posts disappear as well.
The mods don't go around removing posts for no reason. The CW set rules, and the mods have to enforce them.
Happy holidays
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From a sticky thread about the Community Guidelines:
Originally Posted by CWModGigi
There aren't separate sets of rules for any "sect" "group" "'ship" or any other word to describe a set of people of like mind.
But there are separate threads for those who are pro and for those who are anti. And there are threads where the two can come together and try to convince each other that their opinions are the right ones.
Every member is deserving of a place where they can meet with others of like mind to celebrate their favorite. Every member is deserving of a place where they can meet with others of a like mind to trash a character.
Both sides need to leave each other alone in those 'protected' threads. To do otherwise is harassment.
So in other words no Haters in the Fans threads and no Fans in the Hater threads and keep the bashing out of the neutral threads.
Originally Posted by mistermoonlight
Amen to that. Simple solution to the problem.
Plus, when you post in an 'anti-your-ship' thread you're just helping keep it alive.
Why do that?
Just ignore 'em.
Originally Posted by lexmustreturn
I really try but sometimes it's hard when there are 5 "my topic" posts in a row-EVERY SINGLE DASY-from the same. I do agree-All the negativity needs to subside.
Originally Posted by mistermoonlight
I know. Most are really no-significant-content bumps to keep a character's name up on the board. But if you refuse to buy into it, ignore them, and just post in other topics that are interesting to you you'll rob them of about 90% of their pleasure and excuses to post. It's really only a few people talking amongst themselves. Deny them any attention and see what happens.
Originally Posted by CWModGigi
~nods~ the best way is just to not reply...
it's like I always tell my kids, that when someone is saying something to you that is mean or not nice, they will eventually stop if they do not get a response from you
or
when a kid keeps following/ chasing you around, if you stand still they can't chase you
Originally Posted by boudicea
I have a somewhat "unique" idea to put forth here... how about the CW Moderators, do that moderation thing they should do, along the lines of this quotation from the OP in this thread:
"Although The CW is not responsible for the content on the Message Boards, we reserve the right to remove any posting that, in our sole judgment, does not meet the established guidelines."
IMHO, the CW Moderators should be doing... that Moderation thing. It's kind of like a forum moderator's job to do that, right? It isn't a forum moderators job to tell us, the forum members, how to respond to other forum members. I, for one, do not care for a moderator advising me to "shut up" like she tells her kids to just shut up and ignore other people in their real lives.
My father taught me to speak up for myself. In a very polite, assertive, and ladylike fashion. Not to just ignore other people, and "hope that the problem goes away on its own."
I fully support the actions of the forum moderators. I would hope that the forum moderators step up to the job they have undertaken.
Sincerely,
Bou
Originally Posted by iirebecca
I second this. I've noticed that when people ignore other posters, it doesn't stop them. TBH, it looks like it makes them make other topics to create some sort of chaos between different fan bases.
I hate feeling like I 'have' to ignore posts that are aimed to distraught me or take me for a loop.
I'll also want to say that there should be a rule where if you don't like a show, state your case in a logical and well put explanation other than a few words of just constant bashing. This goes for characters as well. I feel that what sets people off on this forum is the words that are used against their hated show or character. It's sort of like if you bash an actress, it won't be tolerated.
Don't get me wrong, people have every right to dislike a show or character and have their opinion. But bashing isn't really an opinion. It just fuels other people and creates fights between members.
When someone bashes a show or character their creating a fight with those who love the show or character. Because those who love the show/character will reply back trying to defend their beloved show/character. Then it will come off as them trying to start a fight.
I know that it could go the other way around where someone posts how much they love a show/character then a poster who hates the show/character will post retaliating against the others post and creating a fight.
But honestly? If both haters and lovers of a show can actually give logical & insightful opinions, then there would be no fighting period. Instead, there would be discussions that are harmful.
So basically, hater and lovers can both go to the forums without actually fighting an arguing. Less bashing of any kind whether it be actor/show/character then this place would have more respectful people.
In order to give respect you have to feel that the person earns their respect. It just isn't given. If you don't agree with something, why should you sit back and leave it alone, when you can state your case on why you disagree.
I got banned because I disagreed with someones opinion, and it was said I was trying to start a fight when I wasn't. I was disagreeing, and got banned. Now I feel like I can't say much or I will get banned. I keep expecting to get banned every single time I log in. Not a good feeling when I come here more than I do other forums I am apart of.
Originally Posted by colonyofcells
Every forum with censorship makes you doubt the things you type whether you will get banned or not which is why I never liked censorship, but lots of my fellow humans like censorship. Oh well, that's life.
Originally Posted by mistermoonlight
This isn't your own private board. It's owned by the CW Network, and as such, they get to set the guidelines for what's considered appropriate. Nothing wrong with that.
There are plenty of other places out there where you can say exactly what you wish with no fear of it being edited or getting banned.
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Stalking and harrassing:
Originally Posted by RealNascarFan
sorry, modvan. It was a copy/paste of the first line of an article. My bad.
Can you please do something about the stalking and harassing?
Originally Posted by TruNascarthread
Hmmm, that 'van' part sounds so familiar. Yes Mod\Admin, please get rid of the stalkers like Holly has asked you to do for many months. Still here .... after many, many complaints.
Originally Posted by CWModVan
As I stated to Holly many, many months ago, I do not have "the power" to get rid of anyone, nor am I the only moderator of this forum. If any of us see any problems occurring, we will handle it according to the guidelines of this forum. If anyone is having problems (again, according to the Community Guidelines) please feel free to PM any moderator that is on at the time. This forum is here for every member to feel safe and share their thoughts and ideas.
Please feel free to PM me!
Originally Posted by nascarholly
I have never gotten a message about anything from you or any of the other moderators who look after this forum. I know because I just now went through the pages of this chat. I never once got a private message from any of y'all either. But since you have brought this issue up now, you being me to a question. If you do not have the ability to "get rid of anyone" as you say, what can you do here when people flat out ignore the Community Guide Lines which have been placed up in this chat two time so far?
God bless you always!!!
Originally Posted by RealNascarFan
I received a PM from ModVan asking me to block anyone who is stalking and harassing me, so from here out you are wasting your time. You are blocked. Also, the terms and conditions state that I should let you know that your behavior will not be condoned and ask that you kindly cease and desist from the harassing, stalking and attacking.
Now, to go and get a few posters blocked.
