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  • 15-07-2009 9:30pm
    #1
    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭


    I've just received a warning for using a facepalm smiley in the rugby forum. Is this a joke or a case of the most ridiculous modding I've ever witnessed? Apparently using a smiley constitutes a personal attack now.
    I've seen facepalm being used across a wide range of forums without a warning being issued. It's an effective use of humour, not on everyone it seems.


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    Nerin
    Registered Users Posts: 10,523 ✭✭✭✭Nerin


    If youve a complaint about modding, it goes in the Helpdesk section.


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    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Nerin wrote: »
    If youve a complaint about modding, it goes in the Helpdesk section.
    Apologies. Please move.


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    Nerin
    Registered Users Posts: 10,523 ✭✭✭✭Nerin


    Aidric wrote: »
    Apologies. Please move.

    i wish i could :p
    Only an admin can.


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    Stev_o
    Registered Users Posts: 9,249 ✭✭✭Stev_o


    Thread in question http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055610772&page=5

    What are you adding to the thread and discussion?


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    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Stev_o wrote: »
    Thread in question http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055610772&page=5

    What are you adding to the thread and discussion?
    Give over. When someone makes a shocker the facepalm smiley is standard fare on a messageboard. Getting a warning is completely over the top.


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    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,727 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    It was entirely unnecessary and quite derogatory given that the user you directed it at had explained what the mix-up was.

    In addition, a warning is the minimum sanction a boards.ie mod can give so it's like a verbal in-thread warning before the infraction system was implemented. I really do not know why people take these things so seriously.


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    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Where is the consistency then? Is a facepalm smiley likely to be considered derogatory in all cases? Fussy modding tbh and completely unnecessary.


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