I got banned for unzipping my pants.. But even before that, I have always been EXTREMELY leery about posting here. I'm actually wondering if I will get some kind of infraction for posting this..

Kamais_Ookin

Canada4218 Posts

April 02 2011 21:22 GMT

#323

On April 03 2011 02:32 Klogon wrote:

Show nested quote +

I was sleeping!

But I should have known I was baiting someone... haha

Hahaha!
I didn't even know mods sleep here, learn something new everyday!

adeezy

United States1428 Posts

April 02 2011 21:25 GMT

#324

The only time I got banned was for something silly, it was a mistake on my part because I was going to add more content but I ended up just hitting post and hitting up the bathroom. I don't really fear being banned though sometimes I get into some Agressive arguments, most important thing is you just approach it as being mature and respectful.

goldenwitch

United States338 Posts

April 02 2011 21:34 GMT

#325

Most definitely. At the time of this post I am afraid that a mod would read it and for some reason ban me despite the fact that I can't see any more issue created or rule broken by what I'm about to say. I was banned a while back for commenting on the micro of wc3 players in sc2. It is my personal belief that wc3 micro is much different then sc2 micro and the pace of the game is much different as well. As a result, wc3 players have generally less then average sc2 micro in most situations(or at least had less then average at the time of my ban). It is also my personal belief that the mod responsible for banning me holds wc3 progamers on a pedestal and despite the fact that my statement wasn't directly insulting, he took it as a dart thrown at his hero. This kind of thing is what separates stalin from queen elizabeth.

I'm all for moderation, but when personal feelings enter into the picture, that's where I feel a line should be drawn.

ValiantGood

56 Posts

April 02 2011 21:49 GMT

#326

There was a blog somewhere and the person pointed out that if the bans keep up at the current rate, the TL mods will ban the entire community within 3.5 years.

So yes, I can see where the OP is coming from.

pDgOmen

United States17 Posts

April 02 2011 21:51 GMT

#327

Some of the mods are very prude. Have you seen the huge ban streaks some of them rack up in the ban thread?

It's kind of ridiculous.

User was banned for this post.

Ironsights

United States196 Posts

April 02 2011 22:34 GMT

#328

As a relatively new TL.net user, sure, I am wary of my posts. I want to build a decent reputation and not be written off as just another fool. At the same time however, I am a bit of an ass when I am not thinking about it, so my foot finds its way into my mouth on occassion.
That is why I think TL is a good community site: you have the opportunity to build that reputation, you can learn more about the game(s) we all enjoy and grow as a player, and if you do something stupid the mod's let you know so you can improve from it.
In my short tiem here I have built the mindset that so long as I am polite and try to explain my thought process with each post, I am doing something right.

So, to answer your question directly, yes I am a little afraid of the Banhammer (as a poster should be!) but I think that fear should vanish over time. Its just trepidition about being on a real forum instead of lurking a troll fest.

Genome852

United States979 Posts

April 02 2011 22:46 GMT

#329

If you don't make stupid posts, nothing bad will happen.

HaXxorIzed

Australia8434 Posts

April 03 2011 05:38 GMT

#330

I've never felt at risk of being banned. Staff are posters first and staff second on the forum in my experience, which means nobody is gunning for your head should you follow the rules. If you're actually genuinely fearful of the staff on a regular basis ... personally I'd probably find that makes it harder to keep posting constructively and enjoy the community. Everyone's different though, that makes a community. I just try and post when I have something to add (with respect) and avoiding trolling because it's not even appropriate 99.95% of the time. If there was any awkwardness where a specific staff member and I didn't get along then I wouldn't go out of my way to antagonise them.

Works out alright for me.

howerpower

United States619 Posts

April 03 2011 16:36 GMT

#331

There is an obvious problem, they closed the mlg discussion thread....a thread about a huge starcraft tournament.....um okay, you didn't want people to discuss the antics between HuK and idra?

Coraz

United States252 Posts

April 03 2011 16:49 GMT

#332

i always add extra sentences to my post

so no one will warn me

you know

man

gongryong

Korea (South)1430 Posts

April 03 2011 16:53 GMT

#333

I always think about it like this...

You're in a hall with strangers and not so strangers.
Someone opens a conversation.
Another makes a slightly off comment.
Still another was outright ridiculous.
What do you do? Do you jump to their faces and tell them they are wrong or stupid?

The logics of social graces follow, no matter what the platform.
Let us take it upon ourselves to always, always elevate the discussion no matter what.

Facehugger

Sweden17 Posts

April 03 2011 17:02 GMT

#334

I've been reading TL for years, but the strict moderation always kept me from registering here. I am not retarded poster, but sometimes I write something silly or what I think is funny, that's just the way I am, but from my internet experience I wouldn't be banned for that anywhere, except TL. My point being, TL moderation team made some kind of iron curtain from the rest of the internet. But maybe that's the main goal of TL staff? Less active users won't generate more page visits or more sponsors.

Everything else is pretty much great on TL(especially the e-sports coverage), but more easy atmosphere would be appreciated. Most of the users are literate and read the first commandment when logging in, but do you really throw away guests from your house when they make an occasional joke? Just because you are grumpy it doesn't mean everyone else didn't like it.

Vain

Netherlands1115 Posts

April 03 2011 17:03 GMT

#335

i was a lurker since my Iccup days, so i know a bit what's bannable or not. Also like tofucake stated in some threads you'll have to be more carefull than others

dibban

Sweden1279 Posts

April 03 2011 17:06 GMT

#336

No I don't feel afraid of logging in. The most important thing to remember is that you should be contributing to the community, not disparaging it, took me a while to realize though since being used to less serious forums. This is also especially important when you're a newcomer with few posts. The tolerance level is higher for those who have been here longer and/or contributed. It's almost like you earn a get out of jail card!

Though I still feel that a few bans are questionable but, 99.9% are not and the TL staff is doing an excellent job of keeping this the best forum in the entire gaming community.

Post with common sense and you'll be fine!

(This is just my interpretation of how the forum moderation works and not by any means something to rely upon.)

PS. Don't ever talk about balance or use memes, even if it's justified xD

Trobot

United States125 Posts

April 03 2011 17:06 GMT

#337

Been warned a couple of times, mostly due to the fact that I really suck at getting my point across so I regularly come across as either incorrect or not reading the OP (of course, the fact that I've done both of those on occasion hasn't helped my track record).

Still, you have to be pretty out there in your posts to get a temp ban of any moderate length of time, so I just make sure to draft and redraft my walls of text and I don't worry too much afterward.

Galleon.frigate

Canada721 Posts

April 03 2011 17:23 GMT

#338

Oh the karma, the irony, the pure awesomeness of someone being banned in the 'are you afraid of beening banned' thead

that actually made my day, thanks mod! (and to a degree banned poster heh)

Grobyc

Canada18410 Posts

April 03 2011 17:26 GMT

#339

I used to be a little scared in my first year here, but now I don't fear it at all.