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Infracted for being uncivil?

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  • 04-02-2014 11:11pm
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,964 ✭✭✭


    Hello,
    I wish to dispute an infraction laid upon me. Specifically the reasoning being I was seen to be one or all of the below:

    "You have been infracted for being uncivil.
    Typically, this means that you are posting in a needlessly aggressive or confrontational manner being disruptive on the forum or causing stress for the other members. We don't want that here."


    I disagree with the infraction under the terms cited. I can see how someone may find a vulgarity to it, although I did use *** to censor the word, should someone feel offended. Please note, this was by choice in an Edit once I saw it wasn't being '***' automatically. This was because I didn't want to be too crude. My choice.
    I used an accepted word, (not automatically blocked) although you may question the context, but I was certainly not being needlessly aggressive or confrontational manner being disruptive on the forum. As for causing stress for the other members? Who can say? I thought it was funny and did not state is as a matter of fact but a thought. It's a play on a pretty common phrase, "Who's *** are you etc.?" when someone has a handy number or got very lucky, not through hard work.
    I appreciate Mods are volunteers, but I think this was an over the top Knee jerk reaction. I actually got a 'Thanks' pre Mod edit.


    At risk of any further Mod shenanigans, I won't post the actual un-edited Post, but will upon request.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=88831346&postcount=555


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,964 ✭✭✭For Reals


    RopeDrink wrote: »
    Have you discussed this with the Mod who issued the infraction? If not, that is the first step. I'll have a snoop around while you get back to me on the above.

    EDIT: Sorry for the delay.

    Yes, I was told it stands. I'll forward you the mail.
    Thanks for the response.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,964 ✭✭✭For Reals


    Fair points in there. From my view it was the 'Needlessly Aggressive' and 'Confrontational' elements which I didn't like.
    I can't help my tone :)
    I'll leave it there. Thanks for your time.


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