Do you report things when you dont agree with something on TPF?

amanda · Oct 3rd, 2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Compass Rose

I don't report anything unless it is an advertiser or what I think is a troll. I leave the aggressive and insulting posts to the moderators.

But if you just 'leave it to us' we might never see it - and we NEED to see it. Report posts that are against the rules, excessively combative, or otherwise shady, people!

~Fabulousity~ · Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:02 AM

This thread will probably end up closed LOL!

akasuki · Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jill

Im going to agree with u on ONE point only.There r some areas that certain long time posters are a bit too agressive to newbies about posting in correct areas.Rest assured,im WATCHING and working on it.
Only a moderator has the right to tell u where not to post etc..but members do try to help sometimes and come off a bit strong without meaning to.but they mean well!
but if u posted in the correct area,u need to follow the rules.WITHOUT these rules,this place would be a mess to navigate.The pf is like a big family,we all try to help out and keep it organized.so its not a big free for all.and yes,moderators do all this in their free time.so if we miss something(we do have families,jobs,etc!)..PLEASE use the REPORT button.it helps us a great deal......we gets TONS of spammers here so without u guys reporting them,we would have a mess!

I 've seen this happening...should this be reported?

Maybe a "report post" thread in the rules section would clear some things..just saying...

Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:11 AM

anything questionable should be reported, that would include bullying, rudeness, rule breaking, etc . . . .
But if another member just reminds someone that there's a better, more appropriate place to post a question it shouldn't be reported unless that member is rude.

chloe777 · Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Fabulousity~

This thread will probably end up closed LOL!

I think your right on this one.

bagnshoofetish · Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:28 AM

[quote=brick78;8148119]That only happens in certain forums though. I am gonna be honest. Some forums and the people there have major attitudes to the point of no return. I stay out of certain ones because they make up "rules" about everything, and some say do this, dont do that, read this, blah blah, and I just think its a bit much. quote]

And like life away from the computer, thats what you gotta do. I stay out of certain threads (can't say I avoid certain forums) because I just don't want to engage certain people. Nothing is ever going to be perfect. You are dealing with a very large group dynamic with personalities that span the globe. Report people you feel are being rude. Then just stay away from those people. Its not worth it. I believe there are far more friendly people in here than rude people. And as long as you carry yourself in a dignified way, try not to focus on the bad apples.

IntlSet · Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:49 AM

Okay, brick, seriously... don't worry about it. This is a big forum. You will not get along with 100% of the people 100% of the time. Find some friends, give this place a chance, and have fun. When you've been here long enough, you'll see that the forum is organized the way it is for a reason.

amanda · Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chloe777

I think your right on this one.

lol, well, as with the thread that the OP is complaining about, it is in the completely wrong place, so it should be closed (if she has questions about why a certain thread was closed or about why the rules are as they are, it should be PMed to a mod or put in the feedback section). but i think that the dialogue about when and why to report posts is important for many people to discuss, particularly as of late, so it's staying open. or at least i won't close it as it is. but if another mod feels like that's the right decision, then that's their call, because that's what the rule is, and any member with over a thousand posts should be aware of it.

Jill · Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:04 PM

^YUP,technically this thread belongs in the feedback area.....but im leaving it open so the OP can realize we(MODS) are all here to help.....not make life more complicated!
but in reality,this is posted in the wrong forum!

chloe777 · Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:42 PM

Ok I was not the only one who said it was gonna be closed so why am I being quoted hmmm.

Megs · Oct 3rd, 2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brick78

I am curious about this. I noticed some threads being closed over certain things and I just wonder (since the mods cant get to everything as they say) if people see something and turn into the

To answer this original post, I am sure many reported posts become personal rather than reporting a rule being broken. Person A doesn't like Person B and person A thinks Person B is being rude.

But once reported, that is up to us, as mods, to decide how to move forward. One mod may close, the other may post to be kind, the other may ignore - we all mod differently, but we do what we think is best in each situation.

It is not always perfect, but if you see something as more of a serious issue, it does not hurt to come to Vlad and I. We will get to it when we can, sometimes it takes longer than other times, but we will get to it.

amanda · Oct 3rd, 2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chloe777

Ok I was not the only one who said it was gonna be closed so why am I being quoted hmmm.

...I'm confused. It's not like you didn't suggest that the thread would be closed? It's much more difficult and time consuming to multi-quote than to just quote the most recent poster that said something, I don't think anyone is trying to single anyone out.

Sunshine · Oct 3rd, 2008, 01:23 PM

I had posted..decided not to...

Charles · Oct 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM

I'm not very sensitive, so I've never reported anything.

It does bother me a bit, sometimes, when mods close a thread cause they think it might get out of hand...it's a bit too big brothery to me, but whatevs!

ChristyR143 · Oct 3rd, 2008, 05:53 PM

ACK. I misread the title of this thread when I orginally posted.

No, I don't ever report something because I don't agree with it. I only report things that are in blatent violation of the rules, and in all my time here I think I've reported one post maybe?

I do think older members should be kind to newer members who might not know where to put things, but at the same time, new members need to realize that things are the way they are for a very specific reason. No need to get feelings hurt over a thread being closed due to it's being placed in the wrong section. Just open a new one in the correct section. Problem solved!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:02 AM	#32
~Fabulousity~ SuperCoolLoveThang	This thread will probably end up closed LOL! __________________ Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit - Napoleon Hill

Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:11 AM	#34
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	anything questionable should be reported, that would include bullying, rudeness, rule breaking, etc . . . . But if another member just reminds someone that there's a better, more appropriate place to post a question it shouldn't be reported unless that member is rude. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:28 AM	#36
bagnshoofetish We Love Our Billy	[quote=brick78;8148119]That only happens in certain forums though. I am gonna be honest. Some forums and the people there have major attitudes to the point of no return. I stay out of certain ones because they make up "rules" about everything, and some say do this, dont do that, read this, blah blah, and I just think its a bit much. quote] And like life away from the computer, thats what you gotta do. I stay out of certain threads (can't say I avoid certain forums) because I just don't want to engage certain people. Nothing is ever going to be perfect. You are dealing with a very large group dynamic with personalities that span the globe. Report people you feel are being rude. Then just stay away from those people. Its not worth it. I believe there are far more friendly people in here than rude people. And as long as you carry yourself in a dignified way, try not to focus on the bad apples. __________________ Please help us: http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...nt-392607.html

Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:49 AM	#37
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Okay, brick, seriously... don't worry about it. This is a big forum. You will not get along with 100% of the people 100% of the time. Find some friends, give this place a chance, and have fun. When you've been here long enough, you'll see that the forum is organized the way it is for a reason. __________________ www.drinkmorechampagne.com

Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:42 PM	#40
chloe777 Autumn greetings Location: LA the state	Ok I was not the only one who said it was gonna be closed so why am I being quoted hmmm. __________________

Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:04 PM	#39
Jill	^YUP,technically this thread belongs in the feedback area.....but im leaving it open so the OP can realize we(MODS) are all here to help.....not make life more complicated! but in reality,this is posted in the wrong forum!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 01:23 PM	#43
Sunshine Location: Key West, Florida	I had posted..decided not to... Last edited by Sunshine; Oct 3rd, 2008 at 01:33 PM.

Oct 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM	#44
Charles Sucks at budgeting Location: Jacksonville, Fl	I'm not very sensitive, so I've never reported anything. It does bother me a bit, sometimes, when mods close a thread cause they think it might get out of hand...it's a bit too big brothery to me, but whatevs!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 05:53 PM	#45
ChristyR143 But it was on sale!! Location: Texas	ACK. I misread the title of this thread when I orginally posted. No, I don't ever report something because I don't agree with it. I only report things that are in blatent violation of the rules, and in all my time here I think I've reported one post maybe? I do think older members should be kind to newer members who might not know where to put things, but at the same time, new members need to realize that things are the way they are for a very specific reason. No need to get feelings hurt over a thread being closed due to it's being placed in the wrong section. Just open a new one in the correct section. Problem solved! __________________