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I was looking at the FAQ and it says
Question What can I do about an offensive post in the forums?
FAQ
Answer Just click the 'Alert Moderator' link below the offending post. The post may be removed automatically, or one of the site moderators will take action if required. Posts containing obscene language will always be hidden.
There is no such button on any forum whether I'm logged in or out. Can anyone else confirm this?
Originally posted by z00tIt is next to 'reply quote' at the bottom of each post. It might be a subscriber only feature though, can't remember... 😉
I was looking at the FAQ and it says
Question[b]What can I do about an offensive post in the forums?
FAQ
AnswerJust click the 'Alert Moderator' link below the offending post. The post may be removed automatically, or one of the site moderators will take action if required. Posts containing obscene language will always be hidden.[/ ...[text shortened]... re is no such button on any forum whether I'm logged in or out. Can anyone else confirm this?
Originally posted by MarinkatombYou're correct, it is subscriber only.
It is next to 'reply quote' at the bottom of each post. It might be a subscriber only feature though, can't remember... 😉
Apparently non-subs can't be offended.
I used to pm a mod in the past but I can't be arsed anymore so I just go to the next thread.
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveModerating the forums is time consuming enough i would imagine. Non-subs out number subs by the hundreds. Admin would rather keep the subs happy, for obvious reasons...
You're correct, it is subscriber only.
Apparently non-subs can't be offended.
I used to pm a mod in the past but I can't be arsed anymore so I just go to the next thread.
Originally posted by RagnorakThere are plenty of more interesting ways to get banned.
That's not the reason.
Tell me how easy it is to start 6 accounts, and alert every post that I want. The place would be chaotic.
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What exactly would the spoof account holders be gaining by doing the multi-alert thing?
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveHe could probably remove every post by some user that he had a set against, before the user got removed?
There are plenty of more interesting ways to get banned.
What exactly would the spoof account holders be gaining by doing the multi-alert thing?
Logical gain doesn't really come into it, as far as I'm concerned. If something can be abused easily, then, online at least, somebody will abuse it.
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Originally posted by RagnorakSurely precautions could be put in place to prevent that.
He could probably remove every post by some user that he had a set against, before the user got removed?
I think it's just easier how it is at present - but not necessarily better.
My opinion:
Offensive posts should be removed manually by mods - if they don't have time, more mods should be signed up - after all it costs nothing to get another mod or two, does it? [A minimum of 2 mods attached to each forum are needed I reckon]