Question about "Infraction" points...

[Flerbizky]

I see Cosmic got in trouble for using " s**t "...

So I just want to ask if that'll be enough to get you banned, without further ado ?.. Bypass the Filter 3 times and you're done ?....

 

[Der Alta]

I see Cosmic got in trouble for using " s**t "...

So I just want to ask if that'll be enough to get you banned, without further ado ?.. Bypass the Filter 3 times and you're done ?....

As the AUP states, yes. Space it out over a few years, and not likely, as the infraction points and your attitude plays into it.

Cosmic was a special case, as he has had multiple second chances and discussions with staff related to his violations. It finally came to a head, when, given final warning he continued on the same path.

For a long enjoyable membship here at GTP, all you have to do is follow the AUP. Simple, really.

 

[Duke]

I see Cosmic got in trouble for using " s**t "...

So I just want to ask if that'll be enough to get you banned, without further ado ?.. Bypass the Filter 3 times and you're done ?....

Technically, yes.

But as Alex says, the recipient's attitude has much to do it. We can manually reverse infractions, or we can set a period over which they'll expire and disappear from your record. So a user who is genuinely sorry for a violation, and who makes a sincere effort to change, is likely to have his record fade. A user who does not change or seems to think rules do not apply to him will not be given the same benefit.

It's really the same system we had before, just made more efficient for the staff. Some tasks are now automated which were done manually before. But the people making the decisions and discussing the terms are still the same mods we were before.

 

[TB]

But the people making the decisions and discussing the terms are still the same mods we were before.

So GTP9 is the Mod-bot upgrade?

 

[Slicks]

Can we have a list of words (or a link to them) that will earn you infraction points?
While certain words are very obviously going to trip the filter, it would be nice to know what exactly we can and can not use. There are a few borderline words that some mods may not like. Damn? The acronym for a female dog?

 

[Sakiale]

What acronym for *****? There's an acronym?

Yes, a list would be helpful, as I also sometimes use words such as '****' or s*** etc, because its a habit, which I use everywhere because I dont' really like to curse, so I censor most of the word. Would that earn me an infraction?

 

[Tornado]

If you are going to go out of your way to censor how you wrote the word, you mightas well not use the word.

 

[Sakiale]

Hmm, seems fair. Sometimes I really get pissed off though.

vSorry, Der Alta. I just wanted to express that I understood and will do that.v

 

[Der Alta]

If you are going to go out of your way to censor how you wrote the word, you mightas well not use the word.

Its almost like you've read the AUP.

That is correct. If the censor kicks in, it's something that'll garner you a warning or infraction.

Hmm, seems fair. Sometimes I really get pissed off though.

And we expect you to be leveled headed enough to know that you shouldn't post in haste.

 

[Jordan]

Can we have a list of words (or a link to them) that will earn you infraction points?
While certain words are very obviously going to trip the filter, it would be nice to know what exactly we can and can not use. There are a few borderline words that some mods may not like. Damn? The acronym for a female dog?

If it's not in the swear filter, it's perfectly fine to use any word in your post. And I think it's important to point out that my biggest issue is not users who have a word censored by the swear filter every now and then - it's those who deliberately go out of their way to bypass it. That's ignoring the rules that we all must abide by (administrators, moderators, premium users, and newbies) and it hurts the integrity and strength of our governing AUP.

 

[Sage]

^ Exactly. Most of us have cursed a few times while staying at the ’Planet – no biggie. But when somebody does it repeatedly (especially after being warned more than once, as in Cosmic’s case), then it’s a problem.

Just exercise enough self-restraint to not be obnoxious, and you’ll be fine.

 

[Duke]

If you are going to go out of your way to censor how you wrote the word, you might as well not use the word.

This is exactly it. We're not trying to be prigs here, but we are actively trying to promote clear, intelligent, quality posting. So if the language filter would delete it for you, a good rule of thumb is to just delete it yourself. Find a way to say it that doesn't involve asterisks.

 

[guska]

We're not trying to be prigs here

Not pigs, but I DO call you the "Boy with blue" (reffering to the blue Moderator/Super Moderator/Administrator badge)

 

[Flerbizky]

So, if I just use :

Look Ma - That's soooo very purdy it's almost unbelievable !

instead of

HOLY FARK - THAT IS FRIGGIN' AMAZING !!!!1!!

which would be much closer to my real world surprise reply - I should be good ?...

PS.. I honestly didn't know Cosmic had been stirring the pot before I wrote the original post - That's how smart I am...

 

[amp88]

Sorry if I missed this, but why doesn't Cosmic appear in the Banned User Log? Is that not being used with the new infraction system or is it just whoever banned him forgetting to add him to the list?

 

[Flerbizky]

Sorry if I missed this, but why doesn't Cosmic appear in the Banned User Log? Is that not being used with the new infraction system or is it just whoever banned him forgetting to add him to the list?

It's a Temp Ban - 5 days. But Cosmic will be returning with 20 out of 30 points toward a permanent ban... It's in the HRRMMM (or something) thread in the Site Feedback area - Thread is closed...

 

[amp88]

It's a Temp Ban - 5 days. But Cosmic will be returning with 20 out of 30 points toward a permanent ban... It's in the HRRMMM (or something) thread in the Site Feedback area - Thread is closed...

Temporary bans appear in the Banned User Log too though (R32Mania, MistaX, Master_Yoda etc).

 

[Flerbizky]

Temporary bans appear in the Banned User Log too though (R32Mania, MistaX, Master_Yoda etc).

Somebody didn't update then :
Read it right here....

 

[amp88]

Somebody didn't update then :
Read it right here....

Thanks, but I read that earlier before I posted in this thread. I wasn't asking specifically what happened to Cosmic, what he had done or anything like that. I just wanted to know if the mod team intended to keep the Banned User Log current.

 

[Flerbizky]

Thanks, but I read that earlier before I posted in this thread. I wasn't asking specifically what happened to Cosmic, what he had done or anything like that. I just wanted to know if the mod team intended to keep the Banned User Log current.

Ohhhh.. My bad...

/wanders off looking looking for his asshat...

 

[amp88]

Ohhhh.. My bad...

/wanders off looking looking for his asshat...

Here you go: <3

 

[GilesGuthrie]

What acronym for *****? There's an acronym?

Yes, a list would be helpful, as I also sometimes use words such as '****' or s*** etc, because its a habit, which I use everywhere because I dont' really like to curse, so I censor most of the word. Would that earn me an infraction?

Can we have a list of words (or a link to them) that will earn you infraction points?
While certain words are very obviously going to trip the filter, it would be nice to know what exactly we can and can not use. There are a few borderline words that some mods may not like. Damn? The acronym for a female dog?

Use the swear filter itself! If you write something, and see it's censored, just edit your post to remove the offensive word. It's really not that hard.

 

[Der Alta]

Sorry if I missed this, but why doesn't Cosmic appear in the Banned User Log? Is that not being used with the new infraction system or is it just whoever banned him forgetting to add him to the list?

Because he and Duke are still discussing the matter, and it was a temporary ban. Those two pieces added together means he didn't make the list.

Yes, we intend to continue using it.

 

[amp88]

Ok, thanks for the info.

 

[Duke]

And for the record, the Johhny Dangerously rule can be applied. If anybody is old enough to remember that movie, it was a PG-rated comedy about Chicago gangsters. One of the characters swore continually throughout the movie, but it was always something like "You farging iceholes! Bastiches!" So the tone of the message was clear but the profanity was humourously de-emphasized.

 

[Famine]

And for the record, the Johhny Dangerously rule can be applied. If anybody is old enough to remember that movie, it was a PG-rated comedy about Chicago gangsters. One of the characters swore continually throughout the movie, but it was always something like "You farging iceholes! Bastiches!" So the tone of the message was clear but the profanity was humourously de-emphasized.

We had an entire channel for that. It's called "ITV". They'd dub films with the worst voiceovers in history, to cover the swearwords (worse than Sigourney Weaver's dubbing of herself in Galaxy Quest).

"Suck my lozenge, cakesucker."
"Freak you, mutton flunking armhole."

And so on.

 

[Duke]

My personal favorite is from a US station that puts "cheese and rice" over every "Jesus Christ" used in vain.

 

[guska]

Slightly off topic guys...

 

[Flerbizky]

Slightly off topic guys...

You tell 'em - Let the rack up some infraction points the bastiges

 

[Duke]

Slightly off topic guys...

We're discussing acceptable alternatives to profanity, in a topic about the swear filter and infractions based on unacceptable language.

Dammit!