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Slim420 · 10-16-2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyqueen

I would try to talk with the person, not debate, but just talk and explain to them why action needs to be taken. If they can not act like an adult for what they are doing wrong, their gone - I don't take kindly to people walking all over myself or other members of my team. They know the rules, and need to abide by them just like anyone else. Maybe that makes me cold hearted, but everyones got an opinion just like everyones got an a.......

I agree with this approach. I think you should have a private conversation with the member explaining what you are having a problem with and why, and if it continues, it's time to go.

Vbblogger · 10-25-2007, 05:43 AM

I have tried that. I explained to him via pms that his attitude was creating problems among the newbies and giving a negative impression of the forum. I also told him that if this continues then I'd be compelled to take stringent action as an administrator of the forum. It has seemingly worked.Thankyou for your suggestions.

Tech Man · 10-25-2007, 11:42 PM

There are quite a few members I no longer get along with who constantly try to stir the pot, and siding with upstart jerks who are begging to be banned.

I always try to be fair, but if anyone fires too much flame salvo in my direction...I can get a bit ban-happy for obvious reasons.

I am not perfect, and I have had to make some hard decisions in the past.

The Scholar Admin · 10-25-2007, 11:52 PM

Never an easy decision, but one you are sometimes forced to make.

Personally, I try to give everyone as much leeway as possible.

Even I have my limits on what I will tolerate however.

Even if other members are against the banning, you have to stand up for what you feel is right.

Vbblogger · 10-26-2007, 03:51 PM

I can totally relate to that. It's not gone that far on my forum and God willing won't because I am quite passionate about my forum , but I have seen this causing problems in several other forums culminating in the forum losing good members. That's the reason I wanted to nip it in the bud. If it gives the impression of going out of control , I won't hesitate pressing the red button. Just wanted to give him a chance before turning to the ugly ban button.

Tech Man · 10-26-2007, 11:55 PM

Banning should always be used as a last resort. Also depending on the circumstances, you should try to do a temporary ban first as a "warning shot" type deal.

Sometimes members like to force your hand though, and you are never quite sure what the right course of action is.

Remark · 11-08-2007, 12:03 AM

Wow! Lots of great advice here. I'd have to agree with the majority a good stiff warning and if needed give him the boot. You're there for the whole community and a rotten egg makes the whole board stink.

navybrat03801 · 11-08-2007, 01:54 PM

Most places I've been have an escalating warning sysem with a temp ban, but I definitely would want people who continue to cause problems gotten rid of without hesitation. I don't care why the person has suddenly decided they need to make a stink its not tolerable to other people. I would never hesitate to mete out warnings/bans of people needed them. making exceptions or not doing it causes problems.

11-08-2007, 12:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
User Profile Remark Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alabama Age: 53 Posts: 25 Total Points: 524 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Wow! Lots of great advice here. I'd have to agree with the majority a good stiff warning and if needed give him the boot. You're there for the whole community and a rotten egg makes the whole board stink. __________________ Remark

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10-25-2007, 05:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
User Profile Vbblogger Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 33 Total Points: 612 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	I have tried that. I explained to him via pms that his attitude was creating problems among the newbies and giving a negative impression of the forum. I also told him that if this continues then I'd be compelled to take stringent action as an administrator of the forum. It has seemingly worked.Thankyou for your suggestions.

10-25-2007, 11:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
User Profile Tech Man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24 Total Points: 454 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	There are quite a few members I no longer get along with who constantly try to stir the pot, and siding with upstart jerks who are begging to be banned. I always try to be fair, but if anyone fires too much flame salvo in my direction...I can get a bit ban-happy for obvious reasons. I am not perfect, and I have had to make some hard decisions in the past.

10-25-2007, 11:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
User Profile The Scholar Admin Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 65 Total Points: 1,081 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Never an easy decision, but one you are sometimes forced to make. Personally, I try to give everyone as much leeway as possible. Even I have my limits on what I will tolerate however. Even if other members are against the banning, you have to stand up for what you feel is right.

10-26-2007, 03:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
User Profile Vbblogger Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 33 Total Points: 612 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	I can totally relate to that. It's not gone that far on my forum and God willing won't because I am quite passionate about my forum , but I have seen this causing problems in several other forums culminating in the forum losing good members. That's the reason I wanted to nip it in the bud. If it gives the impression of going out of control , I won't hesitate pressing the red button. Just wanted to give him a chance before turning to the ugly ban button.

10-26-2007, 11:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
User Profile Tech Man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24 Total Points: 454 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Banning should always be used as a last resort. Also depending on the circumstances, you should try to do a temporary ban first as a "warning shot" type deal. Sometimes members like to force your hand though, and you are never quite sure what the right course of action is.

11-08-2007, 01:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
User Profile navybrat03801 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 25 Total Points: 436 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Most places I've been have an escalating warning sysem with a temp ban, but I definitely would want people who continue to cause problems gotten rid of without hesitation. I don't care why the person has suddenly decided they need to make a stink its not tolerable to other people. I would never hesitate to mete out warnings/bans of people needed them. making exceptions or not doing it causes problems.