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How does the infraction system work?

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  • 13-04-2008 12:01pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭


    Hiya.Just received an infraction.Was wondering how the system works.What is it compared to a ban?
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    #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It's basically a warning.


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    #3
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Does it work like penalty points?

    Three infractions for minor offences equals a ban?

    Suppose a mod is considering a ban for something.
    Would someone with lots of infractions be banned as they've clocked up infractions and a bad reputation but the mod might be more forgiving with a first time offender?


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    #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I have received two now.My last one was in 2007.Is there a set number before you are banned?


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    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    I believe I read here earlier that basically it's used as a muppet radar, if someone has loads of infractions and comes to the attention of the local moditron, they end up banned.


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    #6
    Gordon
    Registered Users Posts: 35,524 ✭✭✭✭Gordon


    If you get 9 current infractions (or ten, I can't remember) then you get sitebanned automatically. Your infraction will probably stay for around 10 days or so and will then expire.

    Although the infractions will expire they will stay on your profile and give a kind of credit rating if you like, a user rating, and bear in mind that a mod may review your history to decide on punishment if you act up on their forum. Although it's possible that they will take you on your actions solely in the forum they are acting upon.


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    norrie rugger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,656 ✭✭✭norrie rugger


    Gordon wrote: »
    If you get 9 current infractions (or ten, I can't remember) then you get sitebanned automatically. Your infraction will probably stay for around 10 days or so and will then expire.

    Although the infractions will expire they will stay on your profile and give a kind of credit rating if you like, a user rating, and bear in mind that a mod may review your history to decide on punishment if you act up on their forum. Although it's possible that they will take you on your actions solely in the forum they are acting upon.

    Which is why I can never understand why moderators say "it's only an infraction"

    They follow you around like a bad smell for the lifetime of your profile


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    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,433 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    I agree that they shouldn't be handed out lightly. They can be reversed by an SMod or Admin, so if someone feels hard done by they should bring it to feedback or the helpdesk.


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    #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭ [Deleted User]


    My current one was soft but deserved as it was the politics forum.I can see how you could build up infractins easily and som mods judging you by that.


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    #10
    Sherifu
    Registered Users Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    I agree that they shouldn't be handed out lightly. They can be reversed by an SMod or Admin, so if someone feels hard done by they should bring it to feedback or the helpdesk.
    One question on this. If they are reversed they are null and void? They are ignored by mods when they are making a decision about a user?


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,589 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If they are reversed, they drop off your profile.

    I never bother to check infractions before I 'mod' someone.. but then I mod two quiet and well behaved forums. In AH or somewhere, I can see them being much more useful.


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    Sherifu
    Registered Users Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Deleted User wrote: »
    If they are reversed, they drop off your profile.
    I don't think so unless the admins search for them and delete them.


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    Sparky
    Registered Users Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    If we reverse them they show 'Reversed' and you lose that point you would have otherwise had anyway.

    <3 infractions/warnings for records.


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    Sherifu
    Registered Users Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Sparky-s wrote: »
    If we reverse them they show 'Reversed' and you lose that point you would have otherwise had anyway.

    <3 infractions/warnings for records.
    Yes that's true but they stay on your profile afaik. Hopefully they wouldn't be misread by a mod in a hurry. :D


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    #15
    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,213 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    It used to be a mod would give me warning in a thread or by PM. But then you rack up your first and second and then suddenly it starts snowballing: I've gotten 4 in the last week as a result. Just blatant red-card infractions: there seems to be no point in having yellow cards at all if they arent going to use them. To be honest out of all of those I only really expected a red card out of Maximillian's infraction but he was quite forgiving about the whole thing. I wouldnt mind if an SMod had a read over my last 4 though just to see what they think.


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    #16
    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    talking of infractions i also have them as well.The question is do they dissapear after so long as you dont do anything stupid?I can see my infractions when i click on my own profile and do the the other members see my record of infractions or is it just the mods?(just out of curiosity:))because a member could bring up my subject that i was infracted on a post would make me upset,get the gist of it.Ive looked at alot of members profiles and they got infracted or banned and i dont see any records.:cool:


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    #17
    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,213 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Only moderators and up can see your infractions.


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    #18
    RoundyMooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭RoundyMooney


    davey180 wrote: »
    talking of infractions i also have them as well.The question is do they dissapear after so long as you dont do anything stupid?I can see my infractions when i click on my own profile and do the the other members see my record of infractions or is it just the mods?(just out of curiosity:))because a member could bring up my subject that i was infracted on a post would make me upset,get the gist of it.Ive looked at alot of members profiles and they got infracted or banned and i dont see any records.:cool:

    I have reversed the rather large infraction which I gave you prior to Christmas. It was for an adverts violation at the time, and is no longer topical.

    Your infractions are only viewable by mods or those higher up the food chain.


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    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    RoundyMooney wrote: »
    I have reversed the rather large infraction which I gave you prior to Christmas. It was for an adverts violation at the time, and is no longer topical.

    Your infractions are only viewable by mods or those higher up the food chain.
    thats funny i got a post from a member mentioning my infractions and bans im sure it wasnt from a mod?


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    #20
    RoundyMooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭RoundyMooney


    Let's not go there again.


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    #21
    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    RoundyMooney wrote: »
    Let's not go there again.
    no i wont RoundyMooney its not worth it:)


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    #22
    Nick_oliveri
    Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    :pac:Dont mean to turn this into a have i got any thread... but have i got any? :pac:


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    #23
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Nope.


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    #24
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    You have now...










    Just kidding :D


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    #25
    Bob the Builder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    got one in the politcs forum a few days ago... don't think that an infraction was totally deserved but it was only one point so I'm not gonna go fretting about it...


    ....good system tho!


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    #26
    Hobbes
    Registered Users Posts: 21,264 ✭✭✭✭Hobbes


    There are two kinds of infractions. Warnings and actual infractions.

    The warnings have no effect on your account beyond leaving a record of what you may of did at that time. 10 real infractions will cause you to be automatically sitebanned. It is to stop muppet spammers when admins are off getting their usual 3 hour sleep.

    As I understand it the points expire after a set time. The history of the infraction is recorded for all mods/admins to see and comment on.


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    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    Hobbes wrote: »
    There are two kinds of infractions. Warnings and actual infractions.

    The warnings have no effect on your account beyond leaving a record of what you may of did at that time. 10 real infractions will cause you to be automatically sitebanned. It is to stop muppet spammers when admins are off getting their usual 3 hour sleep.

    As I understand it the points expire after a set time. The history of the infraction is recorded for all mods/admins to see and comment on.

    Technically, could a rogue mod get a user sitebanned by infracting them ten times in a row so?


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    #28
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    SDooM wrote: »
    Technically, could a rogue mod get a user sitebanned by infracting them ten times in a row so?
    Yep, but they'd have some explaining to do.


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    #29
    buckfast4me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭buckfast4me


    Rofl @ this "Infraction" sh1te yas aren't judges in a court of law like.


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    #30
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    SDooM wrote: »
    Technically, could a rogue mod get a user sitebanned by infracting them ten times in a row so?
    It could happen but I dare not think of the consequences for said rogue mod. :eek:


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    #31
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Yep, but they'd have some explaining to do.

    Thats why I said rogue.


    *Keeps an eye on 6th*


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