Arofanatics Infraction System

BarraCuda™ · 30-10-2006, 02:01 PM

The infraction system is implemented because the reputation system cannot be effectively used for controlling users that dont follow the rules.

How it works?
Basically, the infraction system works like a typical warning system. When the moderator give an infraction to a user, a certain amount of points will be given to the user. Once the user accumulated enough points, he/she will have a more restricted usage in the forum. Some of the infraction points will expire eventually and the user will regain his/her usual rights.

There are 3 levels of restriction

Level 1 - 10 points accumulated
Lose avatar and posting rights in buy&sell and chat forum

Level 2 - 20 points accumulated
Unable to view buy&sell and chat forum, PM limit restricted to 10, unable to use rep power

Level 3 - 30 points accumulated
Automatic ban

These are the proposed penalties and their infraction points. This is by no means a complete list and will be changed from time to time.

Off Topic Chatting - (P)=3
Quoting Whole Post - (P)=3
Hijack of sales thread - (P)=4
Inappropriate language - Flaming (P)=3
Inappropriate language - Threatening of others (P)=5
Inappropriate language - Vulgarities (P)=5
Inappropriate language - Vulgarities in a threatening manner (P)=8
Inappropriate language - Insulting others despite of repeated warnings (P)=8
Posting inappropriate links/pictures (P)=5
Selling in non-buy & sell forums (P)=3
Selling of illegal items (P)=10
Selling on behalf (P)=10
Spammed advertisements (P)=5
Spammed advertisements across multiple forums (P)=10
Posting smilies only posts at aquatic forums (P)=2
Not adhering to the no consecutive "UP" guideline (P)=2
Non-aquatic pictures in gallery (P)=3
Aquatic pictures in wrong gallery (P)=1
Flooding (P)=3
Not following bidding guidelines (P)=4
Openly challenge infraction (P)=8

These infractions have an expiry time between 3 months to 18 months depending on the seriousness of the offence. If the user accumulates 10 points or more before expiry, he/she will face restricted use in this forum.

If you think that the infraction given is not appropriate then you may PM the respective moderator to give your reason. If the issue cannot be resolved, the moderator may bring it up to the administrators which will have the final decision.

We do not want to see users starting threads/posts whining about their infraction. Another infraction will be given once we see such threads/posts regardless of whether you have a valid case or not.

We would also like to hear the views from the members and finetune the system if necessary. Please voice up or ask questions now before implementation if you have any doubts.

Note : The infraction system has been officially implemented with effect from now.

aro crazzz · 30-10-2006, 02:12 PM

Good Good...
Jus like driving license...

30-10-2006, 02:23 PM

Can elaborate on the Flooding (P) = 3, please?

30-10-2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbasser

Can elaborate on the Flooding (P) = 3, please?

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=206117

I think the above thread is what he mean.

jebus · 30-10-2006, 02:30 PM

for flaming
issit flaming of another forum member or flaming in general?

does criticising politicians over their's silly actions count as flaming?
isnt it abit grey ths area?

and an example say
a buy/seller dispute... where buyers and seller put up threads to "clarify" situation and by some unfortunate circumstance become some faction wars between forumers
are these considered as flaming?
when its actually an open exchange between two forummers?

BarraCuda™ · 30-10-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebus

for flaming
issit flaming of another forum member or flaming in general?

does criticising politicians over their's silly actions count as flaming?
isnt it abit grey ths area?

and an example say
a buy/seller dispute... where buyers and seller put up threads to "clarify" situation and by some unfortunate circumstance become some faction wars between forumers
are these considered as flaming?
when its actually an open exchange between two forummers?

Its very hard to define this. Generally, if the language is civil and of true fact, we will not give an infraction for that.

30-10-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbasser

Can elaborate on the Flooding (P) = 3, please?

meaning posting the same posts multiple times in different forums... like flooding/spamming

30-10-2006, 02:32 PM

Think we should post this as a sticky thread. New or/and inactive members will be able to read it too when they logged in.

CJY_15 · 30-10-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarraCuda™

Posting smilies only posts at aquatic forums (P)=2

did not know the existance of this rule...
i am guilty of this....

30-10-2006, 02:41 PM

is going off topic or chit chat in forum other than chat/gossip forum an offence too?

30-10-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
BarraCuda™ SiaoGu Gives You Wings Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,169	Arofanatics Infraction System The infraction system is implemented because the reputation system cannot be effectively used for controlling users that dont follow the rules. How it works? Basically, the infraction system works like a typical warning system. When the moderator give an infraction to a user, a certain amount of points will be given to the user. Once the user accumulated enough points, he/she will have a more restricted usage in the forum. Some of the infraction points will expire eventually and the user will regain his/her usual rights. There are 3 levels of restriction Level 1 - 10 points accumulated Lose avatar and posting rights in buy&sell and chat forum Level 2 - 20 points accumulated Unable to view buy&sell and chat forum, PM limit restricted to 10, unable to use rep power Level 3 - 30 points accumulated Automatic ban These are the proposed penalties and their infraction points. This is by no means a complete list and will be changed from time to time. Off Topic Chatting - (P)=3 Quoting Whole Post - (P)=3 Hijack of sales thread - (P)=4 Inappropriate language - Flaming (P)=3 Inappropriate language - Threatening of others (P)=5 Inappropriate language - Vulgarities (P)=5 Inappropriate language - Vulgarities in a threatening manner (P)=8 Inappropriate language - Insulting others despite of repeated warnings (P)=8 Posting inappropriate links/pictures (P)=5 Selling in non-buy & sell forums (P)=3 Selling of illegal items (P)=10 Selling on behalf (P)=10 Spammed advertisements (P)=5 Spammed advertisements across multiple forums (P)=10 Posting smilies only posts at aquatic forums (P)=2 Not adhering to the no consecutive "UP" guideline (P)=2 Non-aquatic pictures in gallery (P)=3 Aquatic pictures in wrong gallery (P)=1 Flooding (P)=3 Not following bidding guidelines (P)=4 Openly challenge infraction (P)=8 These infractions have an expiry time between 3 months to 18 months depending on the seriousness of the offence. If the user accumulates 10 points or more before expiry, he/she will face restricted use in this forum. If you think that the infraction given is not appropriate then you may PM the respective moderator to give your reason. If the issue cannot be resolved, the moderator may bring it up to the administrators which will have the final decision. We do not want to see users starting threads/posts whining about their infraction. Another infraction will be given once we see such threads/posts regardless of whether you have a valid case or not. We would also like to hear the views from the members and finetune the system if necessary. Please voice up or ask questions now before implementation if you have any doubts. Note : The infraction system has been officially implemented with effect from now. Last edited by BarraCuda™; 05-11-2006 at 11:00 PM.

30-10-2006, 02:12 PM	#2
aro crazzz Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 81	Good Good... Jus like driving license...

30-10-2006, 02:23 PM	#3
redbasser Guest Posts: n/a	Can elaborate on the Flooding (P) = 3, please?

30-10-2006, 02:30 PM	#5
jebus Dragon Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,612	for flaming issit flaming of another forum member or flaming in general? does criticising politicians over their's silly actions count as flaming? isnt it abit grey ths area? and an example say a buy/seller dispute... where buyers and seller put up threads to "clarify" situation and by some unfortunate circumstance become some faction wars between forumers are these considered as flaming? when its actually an open exchange between two forummers?

30-10-2006, 02:32 PM	#8
hsjose Guest Posts: n/a	Think we should post this as a sticky thread. New or/and inactive members will be able to read it too when they logged in.

30-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#10
cbrian37 Guest Posts: n/a	is going off topic or chit chat in forum other than chat/gossip forum an offence too?

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