How does one get banned from the boards?

[gatorsmom]

Maybe this isn't the right place to post this but I was looking up a member who I thought of suddenly (punkrockmama) and was surprised to see she is banned. I always thought her posts were funny. I've seen other members say some really rude and offensive things and be "only" suspended so I'm wondering what it takes to get outright banned?

Mods, feel free to move this post. thx

[LarsMal]

I don't know the answer, but I was thinking about her recently, too. That's too bad!

[kijip]

I think the rules/guidelines are posted in the forum for questions/suggestions/rules.

ETA: Here is the link to those:

http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=315157

[elliput]

The decision to ban vs suspend ultimately lies with the Fields, though they have been pretty clear with regards to consequences for certain offenses. All of the board rules are found here (http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=315157).

[mamicka]

Maybe this isn't the right place to post this but I was looking up a member who I thought of suddenly (punkrockmama) and was surprised to see she is banned. I always thought her posts were funny. I've seen other members say some really rude and offensive things and be "only" suspended so I'm wondering what it takes to get outright banned?

Mods, feel free to move this post. thx

She was *banned*? Wow - I missed that one. Sheila, right? She was funny.

[Clarity]

Maybe this isn't the right place to post this but I was looking up a member who I thought of suddenly (punkrockmama) and was surprised to see she is banned. I always thought her posts were funny. I've seen other members say some really rude and offensive things and be "only" suspended so I'm wondering what it takes to get outright banned?

Mods, feel free to move this post. thx

I noticed that one day while searching for music. I was surprised because I couldn't recall when that had happened. She was never dull!

[egoldber]

I think it's important to remember that a "hot" thread could be removed before you even see it or it could be removed after it took a turn for the worse that you didn't see.

ETA: And I have no idea when or why she was banned.

[o_mom]

I saw that too. I have no idea what happened.

[Corie]

I always liked Sheila. I thought she was hysterical. :)



Edited to add: I have no clue why Sheila was banned. I didn't know her very well.
I just remember thinking that she was funny.

[JTsMom]

I have no idea where she went either- I would never have pegged her as the banned type!

[KBecks]

I can't remember what happened. I sort of vaguely remember something happening, but it feels like a long time ago. I liked her too.

[Jo..]

I read the rules, and I've been around for awhile (though I'm not an OLDIE :wink2:), and I still can't figure out how one would be banned vs warned or suspended.

I think that we (as a community) are close, and it's natural to be curious when "one of us" is gone for good.

I wanna know!

PS: I miss several people that were banned or suspended. I miss AMP (andrea)! I miss Essence/Latia!!!:D

[egoldber]

Do you miss Flagger? ;) And people think threads NOW are heated! :hysterical:

[Laurel]

I read the rules, and I've been around for awhile (though I'm not an OLDIE :wink2:), and I still can't figure out how one would be banned vs warned or suspended.

I think that we (as a community) are close, and it's natural to be curious when "one of us" is gone for good.

I wanna know!

PS: I miss several people that were banned or suspended. I miss AMP (andrea)! I miss Essence/Latia!!!:D

ITA, I read the rules, and I can't figure out what warrants a warning vs. ban vs. suspension.

[MamaMolly]

That is so funny, I was just thinking of Sheila myself! Must be something in the wind...well, at least now I know.

And to the OP, I don't think it is an inappropriate question. It wasn't asked in a provocative or ugly way, just asking for information. What is the harm in that?

[cdlamis]

Do you miss Flagger? ;) And people think threads NOW are heated! :hysterical:

Wow, somehow I had forgotten about him! I wonder if he still lurks here.
Yes, he did always seem to stir the pot (intentional or unintentional). :)

[Fairy]

Do you miss Flagger? ;) And people think threads NOW are heated! :hysterical:

Word.

I can think of infractions egregious enough to have to ban without a warning first; but, it's a very subjective thing depending on the context that the mods/Fields have to make as hard judgment calls sometimes for the good of the board. This one happened after my time, however, so don't look at me. :shrug:

[KBecks]

Do you miss Flagger? ;) And people think threads NOW are heated! :hysterical:

I think Flagger was largely misunderstood and somewhat ganged up on.

[egoldber]

Karen, I think you are an incredibly kind person who wishes to see the best in everyone.

[rlu]

Karen, I think you are an incredibly kind person who wishes to see the best in everyone.

Insert "yeah that" smilie here. I don't think I was registered back when Flagger was posting, but I've been reading since 2004. I too wondered where Sheila was. I miss alot of the hot threads though, often locked by the time I see them.

[MartiesMom2B]

Do you miss Flagger? ;) And people think threads NOW are heated! :hysterical:

I do. Things were interesting then. Ha ha!

[karolyp]

Banning is reserved for repeated or very serious violations of the rules and is never undertaken lightly. In this case, Sheila (punkrockmama) created a 2nd user ID to anonymously attack another forum member. This is a flagrant violation of the rules (and, other than spamming, is the single most common reason for getting banned). The thread in question has been removed, and since the community has moved on, we kindly request that this end the discussion.

Thanks for your understanding.

[Jo..]

I do. Things were interesting then. Ha ha!

Yeah that.

I think he was gone before my day, but I looked him up when he came up in conversation. I would totally vote him back. :hysterical:

[mudder17]

And to the OP, I don't think it is an inappropriate question. It wasn't asked in a provocative or ugly way, just asking for information. What is the harm in that?

Yep, it was a reasonable question.

[jk3]

I do. Things were interesting then. Ha ha!

Agreed. I'm not sure why there is a need to ban anyone. We're all adults!

[lizajane]

I think Flagger was largely misunderstood and somewhat ganged up on.

i love me some flagger. kept me on my toes.

[mommy111]

Flagger was before my time too, but his name comes up so often, I've done searches on him. Curious minds need to know, especially about colorful personalities.

[Melanie]

Beth! :rotflmao:

ETA: Hey, why isn't my smilie showing up? Well hrmph, but LOL. You always knew something interesting would be going on then, didn't you.

[Fairy]

Beth! :rotflmao:

ETA: Hey, why isn't my smilie showing up? Well hrmph, but LOL. You always knew something interesting would be going on then, didn't you.

You should be able to go to your User CP and turn them on. I think.

[egoldber]

No, I think that particular smilie is broken and has been for a few weeks.

[elliput]

:ROTFLMAO: It needs to be caps if typing out.

[Melanie]

Ahh, that's the one I tried to use last time, too, so I just assumed it was me. Apparently I need to widen my smilie horizons.

:yay:

I didn't type it out, just clicked on it from the list. Hmm...:ROTFLMAO: Works now. Okie-dokie. :tongue5:

and one more while we're at it::signthankspin:

[egoldber]

But even if you click on it it doesn't work. At least not for me. I am reduced to the hyterically laughing guy which is sometimes too much amusement, or just the smiling guy, who is often not amused enough.

ETA: Huh. He does work now. OK, I am amused. ;)
:ROTFLMAO:

[missym]

Sorry you've been having trouble. :ROTFLMAO: I can't duplicate it without typing it out in lower case letters. :ROTFLMAO:Maybe the server was just having a hiccup? :shrug:

[lisams]

Flagger was before my time too, but his name comes up so often, I've done searches on him. Curious minds need to know, especially about colorful personalities.

In his last few shining moments on the boards, he went on a little raid and gave anyone who supported his "enemy" negative ratings. This was back when you could give other users a rating. There's a lot more, I specifically remember him telling someone to not let the door hit their *** on the way out. There's more, but I've forgotten. I do know that he formed his own board when he left/got kicked off/whatever happened. If he liked you things were great, if he didn't like you he found a way to piss you off.

ETA In his defense, he was always willing to offer advice, and at times was like the brother you love but hate. I just wish that he would have kept his cool a little better. But we're all human and have moments. I hope that he is happy and well. I still remember Cocoa (sp?) and her snoopy pics.

[lisams]

Agreed. I'm not sure why there is a need to ban anyone. We're all adults!

There have been some trolls in the past where one has to wonder if there really is an adult at the other end.

[kransden]

Do you miss Flagger? ;) And people think threads NOW are heated! :hysterical:

He was such a $#! disturber lol. He would say crazy things on purpose and people would just rise to the bait. Then off on a another flame war the thread would go. I do sort of miss the entertainment value.

[kransden]

Beth! :rotflmao:

ETA: Hey, why isn't my smilie showing up? Well hrmph, but LOL. You always knew something interesting would be going on then, didn't you.

It needs to be in caps not lower case

[MartiesMom2B]

He was such a $#! disturber lol. He would say crazy things on purpose and people would just rise to the bait. Then off on a another flame war the thread would go. I do sort of miss the entertainment value.

Yes he was a master baiter.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[hellokitty1]

PS: I miss several people that were banned or suspended. I miss AMP (andrea)! I miss Essence/Latia!!!:D

Gasp! Whar happened to AMP - Andrea? She was so sweet. Was she banned or just not on the boards any longer?

[american_mama]

Yes, Andrea (amp) was banned. And Latia (essencesomething). I've heard references to several others. Where did Marisa, the former mod, disappear to?

edited at the request of a mod: I was wrong; Andrea (amp) was suspended.

[Jo..]

Andrea was suspended, and chose not to return.

But I miss her.