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Moderation reports
SeanB:
You do not get spam much because you need a certain number of posts before the SMF will give you human status and not ask for a Captcha on each post. That stops a lot of spammers, as it is a time sink, and they want to get as many posts out as possible before being banned.
Simon:
THAT MUST BE A NEW ADDITION. THERE ARE PLUYGIN'S INSTALLED THAT ARE BLOCKING KNOWN SPAMMERS, I USE THE SAME ON MY OWN SMALL LOCAL FORUM AND IT HAS BLOCKED OVER 32000 SPAMMERS AND ABOUT 1 OR 2 GOT THROUGH IN ALL THAT TIME.
rpress:
--- Quote from: Simon on January 22, 2013, 07:09:29 am ---The object of this thread was to explain that anything other than abuse cannot be removed as otherwise we'd end up deleting alot of the forum and I created this thread because I was getting a lot of petty reports after we cracked down on abusive posts because when people realized we were taking stronger views they started reporting anything and everything just because they did't like it personally.
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Thanks for your thoughts. Okay, I agree with that. Personal viewpoints and differing opinions are what make things interesting. However when certain posters turn things to such a negative light it really brings things down. Of course there is some grey area in there as to what constitutes abuse. For example things like this I find unfortunate:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/quality-pc-based-oscilloscope/30/#msg183809
That's just from yesterday, there's more of the same sprinkled around. Even just the attitude of certain members is obvious, for example I'm sure you know the signature line:
--- Quote ---I delete PMs unread. If you have something to say, say it in public.
I love the sound of a "you are not helpful" whining in the morning.
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Not exactly inviting and friendly, and most of the contributions from this member are not friendly as well.
--- Quote from: Simon on January 22, 2013, 07:09:29 am ---The troublesome people have not posted too many directly abusive posts and they will dealt with swiftly if reported, we don't have the time to moderate people on a post by post basis.
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I can't speak for you, but like I said it seems there are only a handful of these kind of posters. I doubt it would be a great burden to moderate these people.
--- Quote from: Simon on January 22, 2013, 07:09:29 am ---I've seen forums go wrong before when on a "certain other forum" that I left because it was the moderators that were running their own little regimes and are the villains. On here that will not happen, I am no expert and won't be using my moderator status to shove my view on how electronics works I was made a moderator because I took a fair view and tried to see both sides not for any technical expertise, and I'm sure the same goes for other moderators.
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Again, I agree. Opinions on circuit design and whatnot should not be imposed on the forum members.
My main point being that I wish this were a place to cultivate ideas with support and occasional friendly banter, rather than the vile bicker that has plagued so many other forums before; the most infamous being sci.electroncs.design. I for one would just rather stay away from a community like that, and I'm sure many others feel the same. Oh! But just think what could be accomplished by us all in a supportive environment.
GeoffS:
--- Quote from: SeanB on January 22, 2013, 04:02:02 pm ---You do not get spam much because you need a certain number of posts before the SMF will give you human status and not ask for a Captcha on each post. That stops a lot of spammers, as it is a time sink, and they want to get as many posts out as possible before being banned.
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As Simon says, that must be an optional plugin as we do get a few 1 post spammers. As soon as they are noticed or reported, then they get deleted and the user banned.
What's fairly effective on other forums I'm on, is to have limits on the user for the first X posts i.e. can't include urls, send PM's, inlcude attachments etc. Another plugin probably.
GeoffS:
The best way to handle a post that you feel is offensive, is to report it using the 'Report to Moderator' button at the bottom of each post.
The wrong way is to post your complaint in the same thread. This can often start a slanging match which will most likely end up being deleted.
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