Rules and Moderator information

[Hound of Heaven]

I was unaware that the image Dr. Cam posted would not be suitable for the "Rules and Moderator information" thread.

The initial post in the "Rules and Moderator information" thread appears to be crafted to encourage members to engage in discussions about the board's rules across all 7 forums, rather than focusing solely on Spirit Paradise. As far as I know, this is the only thread established by the moderators for discussing the rules.

In my opinion, it is intended to cover the rules for the entire board. Am I correct?

Are you suggesting that I cannot discuss topics related to Spirit Prison or the Telestial because they are considered R-rated rather than PG-13 in this thread?

If that is the case, then place the thread in Spirit Prison so the entire board can be discussed openly without anyone having to worry about what content can or can't be included in the thread.

Secondly, I was banned due to a perceived bias in favor of your friends, permitting progressives to evade consequences more than conservative posters. Five or six of the derails that have been opened as threads in Spirit Prison come from one individual, Dr. Cam, who has made approximately 25 posts that have been relocated to Spirit Prison. That's 25 posts, and you still haven't banned Dr. Cam, despite both you and Shades requesting him to cease personal attacks. I shared a single picture in a thread designed for questions about the whole board, and I ended up getting banned.

Indeed, it seems that those with common sense do not find your claims credible, Canpakes! Your role is to support your progressive friends and enable them to express personal insults without facing any repercussions.

Question, Canpakes. As a moderator, have you ever sent me a private message regarding any board-related matters while carrying out your moderator responsibilities? No, that is not the case! And that's because you prefer to showcase drama in front of your progressive friends here on the board where everyone can see. Your focus seems to be on gaining approval and appearing impressive to your progressive friends rather than genuinely contributing to the effective operation of the board.

Did you inquire about my reason for posting the image from Dr. Cam in the "Rules and Moderator information" thread? No, you did not. Did you reach out to me via a private message? Actually, you did not. If you had, you would have realized that I believed the thread was open for discussion about all seven forums available on the board.

As a moderator, you have communicated to everyone that your approach involves taking action solely through responsive enforcement, rather than engaging in proactive enforcement. This means that you only take action when a rule violation is reported, and you do not address a violation that you observe unless it has been brought to your attention. Your lack of understanding about what it means to be a moderator suggests that you may not fully appreciate the importance of ensuring the board operates smoothly. Proactive enforcement as a moderator holds greater significance than responsive enforcement because it demonstrates to everyone on the board that you value the board and are committed to its smooth operation.

By implementing proactive enforcement, it is likely that around 80% of the drama on the board would vanish.

However, you will never take that step, as doing so would imply that Dr. Cam and Bishop Schmo would lack content to share. We all understand how much you appreciate it when those two refer to Ajax or CeeBoo as Nazis!

[canpakes]

I was unaware that the image Dr. Cam posted would not be suitable for the "Rules and Moderator information" thread.

For someone so intent on lecturing others about the rules and what they arguably permit, you don’t seem to have read them. You should read them.

We also have a reporting feature for posts that you believe need attention. You should check it out.

Secondly, I was banned due to a perceived bias in favor of your friends, permitting progressives to evade consequences more than conservative posters.

No. Your posting privileges were suspended for 48 hours because you posted an image into the Spirit Paradise subforum that was moved to and restricted to Spirit Prison.

Question, Canpakes. As a moderator, have you ever sent me a private message regarding any board-related matters while carrying out your moderator responsibilities? No, that is not the case!

Again, incorrect. Shades can verify that guidance on this was sent, given that he was CC’d on that guidance. And, no - my stating this is not a violation of the PM rule.

Please remember that neither Shades nor any mod is required to remind board participants how to act, or to do so prior to suspension of privileges. You should have figured that sort of thing out on your own by now. : )

If you’re lonely for a pen pal, though, I can probably arrange a letter exchange with a prisoner from one of your local detention facilities. Please forward your banking account information my way so that I can get started on that.

[Hound of Heaven]

Now you're simply being dishonest. You have not sent me a private message prior to banning me. The sole message I have ever gotten from you arrived after I logged back in following my ban.

Your lack of understanding regarding a moderator's responsibility to utilize the private message feature for clarifying the reasons behind posters' contributions is a clear illustration of the ongoing drama and conflict on the board. It seems you might not fully grasp the responsibilities of a moderator, do you?

Private messaging for moderation fosters respectful communication. The moderator is able to assist members in navigating the rules and ensuring their understanding. Private messaging is an effective method to de-escalate tension on the board and supports clarity and learning. However, none of that holds significance for you. Even now in this thread, which is meant for members to discuss rules with moderators, you seem more focused on impressing your progressive friends than addressing the situation with the seriousness it deserves.

Will you ever realize that you are a significant factor in the board's struggles to operate smoothly without conflict? It seems you are struggling to distinguish your role as a board member from your responsibilities as a moderator for the board.

[canpakes]

Now you're simply being dishonest. You have not sent me a private message prior to banning me. The sole message I have ever gotten from you arrived after I logged back in following my ban.

Bad timing on your part, I guess. Neither Shades nor any mod must wait until you acknowledge a PM or suspension notification prior to the suspension itself.

There’s not even a need or requirement to notify at all, prior to suspension.

It’s an interesting complaint, though. Sort of like if you were to demand that the Highway Patrol must first notify you that you’re speeding before pulling you over and ticketing you.

[Hound of Heaven]

Now you're simply being dishonest. You have not sent me a private message prior to banning me. The sole message I have ever gotten from you arrived after I logged back in following my ban.

Bad timing on your part, I guess. Neither Shades nor any mod must wait until you acknowledge a PM or suspension notification prior to the suspension itself.

There’s not even a need or requirement to notify at all, prior to suspension.

It’s an interesting complaint, though. Sort of like if you were to demand that the Highway Patrol must first notify you that you’re speeding before pulling you over and ticketing you.

Why do you act so deceitfully? As a moderator, can you honestly write a post that is just straightforward without adding a sarcastic comment as you would if you were a regular board member?

You are merely demonstrating to everyone your inability to carry out your moderator responsibilities without resorting to insults. It's completely unprofessional, and once more, all you're doing is demonstrating to everyone why the board is frequently embroiled in controversy.

You should start behaving like the moderator you are. In the eight or so months that I have been posting here, you have never once contacted me as a moderator to discuss any actions you have taken or to discuss any tension between me, you, or any other board member.

I never mentioned that I believe you should notify prior to a suspension.

De-escalating a situation on the board is the primary responsibility of a serious moderator, but you don't appear to know how to accomplish that easy task. You are an escalator who enjoys making things worse. You like it, which is good for Canpakes as a board member, but once more, you're having trouble separating your moderator responsibilities from your board persona. Once more demonstrating your lack of intelligence to serve as an affective moderator.

[canpakes]

… can you honestly write a post that is just straightforward without adding a sarcastic comment as you would if you were a regular board member?

Lol, hell no. : D

De-escalating a situation on the board is the primary responsibility of a serious moderator, …

Hey, the only person I see trying to escalate anything is yourself, hanging out in the corner and lobbing posts at folks on your progressive enemies list. The rest of us are down in the basement engaged in serious philosophical discussions over beer pong and tequila shots. Check us out! -