Can a Demi be banned?

[conch575]

I was just reading the thing about the contributions and I was wondering, even after somebody has paid $25, can they be banned? Not that I'm planning on getting banned or anything, I was just wondering.

[Krafty]

Yes. No one is above the rules.

[jessica.]

Yes, Demis must abide by the very same rules that non-contributors must abide by. If they violate the rules they forfeit their $25.

I know a few demis who have been in time-out and at least one who has been banned.

[jav6454]

Rules are uniform and equal to everyone, even those paying.

[.Andy]

For an extra $US50 I can mentor your demi journey and insure you are never banned.

[Krafty]

For an extra $US50 I can mentor your demi journey and insure you are never banned.
Will you take $82?

[MacNut]

For an extra $US50 I can mentor your demi journey and insure you are never banned.Don't ask what the mentoring process entails.

[.Andy]

Will you take $82?
I'll have to check my sliding fee scale considering the extra work that would be involved in your case.

[killerrobot]

Forget about demi's.

I banned arn and he keep's posting somehow.;)

[Abstract]

I'll have to check my sliding fee scale considering the extra work that would be involved in your case.

He's nothing but trouble.

Charge him $100. That's more than fair.

[EmperorDarius]

Can you put a minister in prison?

;)

[Krafty]

Can you put a minister in prison?

;)

Can you put a baby in the corner? :eek:

[thomahawk]

nobody leaves baby in the corner ;) Fall Out Boy

[conch575]

Yes, Demis must abide by the very same rules that non-contributors must abide by. If they violate the rules they forfeit their $25.

I know a few demis who have been in time-out and at least one who has been banned.

Oh is there a such thing as the "time-out?" I thought if you did something wrong you get the straight-out ban!

[Krafty]

nobody leaves baby in the corner ;) Fall Out Boy

For some reason, I only prefer their acoustic version.Oh is there a such thing as the "time-out?" I thought if you did something wrong you get the straight-out ban! Depends on the situation.

[TwinCities Dan]

Oh is there a such thing as the "time-out?" I thought if you did something wrong you get the straight-out ban!

Some of my favorite members have been in "time-out (http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#What_do_the_.22Banned.22_and_.22In_Time-Out.22_user_titles_mean.3F)"... ;)

[Ann P]

Yup, I've seem a Demi with the 'Banned' status.

[Jaffa Cake]

We might have a fancy title under our usernames, but the same rules apply to us as to a newbie making his first post. When you sign up you agree to a standard of behaviour, no matter what that doesn't change.

[LizKat]

I was just reading the thing about the contributions and I was wondering, even after somebody has paid $25, can they be banned? Not that I'm planning on getting banned or anything, I was just wondering.

:D "The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all"
-- Gilbert Keith Chesterton

[tobefirst]

So sad that people are attributing "Nobody [puts] Baby in the corner" to Fall Out Boy. *sigh* (:

[leekohler]

Yep. I've been put in Time Out twice.

[Unspoken Demise]

Been in time-out once.
It was :( face. It was for 14 days and it was over the course of WWDC. Bad timing.
But I wasn't a Demi then.
Come to think of it, I've been pretty good since becoming a Demi.
Stopped calling people a*******. Things are quite gravy.

To solidify your answer, be nice. Everyone can be banned.

[Melrose]

I wonder what it feels like being in time-out. It must be so lonely...

[Unspoken Demise]

I wonder what it feels like being in time-out. It must be so lonely...

Oh. It is. Sooo cold. :(

[bigandy]

Yep. I've been put in Time Out twice.

But looking at this (http://chicago.timeout.com/), I can't see where it mentions you're one of the best things to do in Chicago... :p

[Metatron]

Back and forth between Demi status, I have not been put in "timeout" as I can recall, but I have received a few warnings....

[dukebound85]

i have had 2 one day time outs and 1 ten day time out and 2 warnings


some have been justified, and some havent imo

[MacVixen]

So sad that people are attributing "Nobody [puts] Baby in the corner" to Fall Out Boy. *sigh* (:

:eek: Fall Out Boy?!
Now that's just sad. Really, was Dirty Dancing out *that* long ago? Lawd, but I must be getting old :(

[bartelby]

I wonder what it feels like being in time-out. It must be so lonely...

I've been in time out once. Probably the shortest time out ever, but it was effective.
To answer your question: it's *****.

[leekohler]

But looking at this (http://chicago.timeout.com/), I can't see where it mentions you're one of the best things to do in Chicago... :p

Oh sorry- I've only been in Time Out New York. :)

i have had 2 one day time outs and 1 ten day time out and 2 warnings

Meh@ warnings. If you're gonna do it, do it right and go straight to time out. :)

[LizKat]

Back and forth between Demi status, I have not been put in "timeout" as I can recall, but I have received a few warnings....

I have not been a Demi, nor been warned or timed out (yet) but I have had at least one post deleted without warning... and a couple edits. Kinda scratched my head over the deletion, and figured maybe I didn't put an emoticon where I should have, so my post read like an insult instead of a joshing remark. But I couldn't remember exactly what I'd said. So :D i will probably do it again sometime and end up banned. At least now I know being a Demi wouldn't help me ;)

[robbieduncan]

Really, was Dirty Dancing out *that* long ago?

It was over 20 years ago (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092890/) so yes, it was that long ago.

[The Californian]

Ohhhh time-out ... How you taught me so much.

[Doctor Q]

I had one of my threads deleted as spam, but I wasn't banned for it.

I think arn is the only one who can't be banned, both technically and because he has the final word on membership issues. I'm not sure about blakespot, but he hasn't caused much trouble anyway.

The only rule I knowingly violate is the one about making consecutive posts, because sometimes it seems more useful to break information into separate posts, as for an announcement. Example: How to send messages to moderators.

But I've managed to multi-post for personal threads too. Example: Top 50 Posters Extrapolated, July 2009. So far I've gotten away with it. If the moderators think I'm just trying to add to my post count, not trying to make it easier for members, then I hope they'll send me a warning instead of having the bouncer escort me out.

[jav6454]

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Can a God be banned by a Mod? I thought the Chain of Command was: Arn > God > Mod > Users

[dukebound85]

Can a God be banned by a Mod? I thought the Chain of Command was: Arn > God > Mod > Users

yes if arn wants them banned then they can be banned

[MacNut]

Can a God be banned by a Mod? I thought the Chain of Command was: Arn > God > Mod > UsersI think Arn is the only one that can boot a god of their powers.

[jav6454]

I think Arn is the only one that can boot a god of their powers.

Yes, thats what I also think, but according to Q's post, it seems, thats not the case.

[dukebound85]

Yes, thats what I also think, but according to Q's post, it seems, thats not the case.

huh? where did you infer that?

arn cant be banned...he owns the site
i believe blakespot cofounded the site with arn bck in the day as well

Dr Q doesnt own the site and could be banned by arn if he wanted to

They are both gods however

[thegoldenmackid]

huh? where did you infer that?

arn cant be banned...he owns the site
i believe blakespot cofounded the site with arn bck in the day as well

Dr Q doesnt own the site and could be banned by arn if he wanted to

They are both gods however

iThink that it was more the:
Moderators>Gods
Gods>Moderators

Q's post definitely indicates the former.

[jav6454]

huh? where did you infer that?

arn cant be banned...he owns the site
i believe blakespot cofounded the site with arn bck in the day as well

Dr Q doesnt own the site and could be banned by arn if he wanted to

They are both gods however

From this:

I had one of my threads deleted as spam, but I wasn't banned for it.

I think arn is the only one who can't be banned, both technically and because he has the final word on membership issues. I'm not sure about blakespot, but he hasn't caused much trouble anyway.

The only rule I knowingly violate is the one about making consecutive posts, because sometimes it seems more useful to break information into separate posts, as for an announcement. Example: How to send messages to moderators.

But I've managed to multi-post for personal threads too. Example: Top 50 Posters Extrapolated, July 2009. So far I've gotten away with it. If the moderators think I'm just trying to add to my post count, not trying to make it easier for members, then I hope they'll send me a warning instead of having the bouncer escort me out.

Those bolded sections clearly indicate he is inferring he is inferior to a Mod. Spooky.

[MacNut]

From this:



Those bolded sections clearly indicate he is inferring he is inferior to a Mod. Spooky.Gods have more access to the site than Mods do.

Mods can edit all posts, but so can gods. Arn is the only one that can ban who ever he wishes.

[jav6454]

Gods have more access to the site than Mods do.

Yet, that still doesn't mean he can't be banned from posting. I'm just saying what he Inferred to.

[MacNut]

Yet, that still doesn't mean he can't be banned from posting. I'm just saying what he Inferred to.Anybody can be banned for anything, Mods an Gods I'm sure have more leeway. If a God was to be banned I am sure that the final ruling would come from Arn and nobody else.

[xUKHCx]

Can a God be banned by a Mod? I thought the Chain of Command was: Arn > God > Mod > Users

Mods can't even ban other mods.


Those bolded sections clearly indicate he is inferring he is inferior to a Mod. Spooky.

Not really, we treat each other as equals.

[MacNut]

Mods can't even ban other mods.Who did you try to ban.:D

[jav6454]

Mods can't even ban other mods.


I'm guessing that for fun, you tried to ban another mod.....:rolleyes:

[u49aa2]

So, when you are banned or in time out, what do you lose? (is it only that you can't start new thread?) i.e. what's the big deal?

[rdowns]

So, when you are banned or in time out, what do you lose? (is it only that you can't start new thread?) i.e. what's the big deal?

You can no longer use excessive emoticons in your sig if banned or put in TO.

[MacNut]

So, when you are banned or in time out, what do you lose? (is it only that you can't start new thread?) i.e. what's the big deal?Time out and ban are the same, just a time out you will return, a ban you are gone for good.

[jav6454]

So, when you are banned or in time out, what do you lose? (is it only that you can't start new thread?) i.e. what's the big deal?

Think Super Nanny style Time-Out. Now, banned, ...well, think Exiled.

[dukebound85]

So, when you are banned or in time out, what do you lose? (is it only that you can't start new thread?) i.e. what's the big deal?

you cant log in or post

[u49aa2]

you cant log in or post

I was just reading through the rules. It says: If someone is "Banned" or "In Time-Out" it means they broke forum rules. The severity, frequency, or circumstances determine which type of ban it is

So am i right, if i summarize the severity as:

1)No emoticons.
2) banned from posting
3) banned from logging in
4) combination of the above

and that's it?

Edit: I think i misunderstood the sentence above.. "it is" meant the type of ban in relation to if it is a permanent ban or a time out. So severity refers to the member action...I think i just need to go to sleep!

[RedTomato]

I've had a few posts deleted as my British humour sometimes upsets uptight Yankees who then complain about my posts. Brit mods aren't bothered, but if a USA mod then looks at my posts, it's goodbye.

I've reported Q once or twice for breaking his own rules in some far fairyland that I can't mention here, and Arn once - for something incredibly minor, but I couldn't resist the temptation :D

I do remember that Arn has been modded a couple of times, for double-posting IIRC.

[SilentPanda]

As Q said, the only person that can't be sacked is Arn (and probably the coders of the site) since I'd imagine they all have direct access to the site. While you could ban them, they could just wipe the whole site I'd imagine.

A time-out and a ban I believe have the same privileges. The only real difference is you can come back from a time-out. A ban, rarely so. Once you are back from a time-out nothing changes for you permissions wise. During your time-out I believe you are presented with a screen noting why you are in time-out and a bunch of standard text regarding time-outs. I'm not sure if you can do PM's and such.

Sometimes we delete posts that don't violate the rules because they are responses to posts that did violate the rules or make no sense without the post that violated the rules. Just because we delete your post doesn't mean you're in trouble.

If you ever want to know why a post of yours was deleted you can use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page and point us in the general vicinity of the post. We might not respond immediately because of other things going on but you should get a response in 48 hours or so. Sometimes we have to wait till whomever removed the post gets back on, then they have to remember why they removed it, sometimes we discuss if it should be brought back, blah blah blah all very boring stuff. We sometimes even restore posts if warranted. While we try to do our best, we are human (well the others are, I'm panda through and through) and make mistakes. I know sometimes I go to click my delete post button and it says "Are you sure you want to delete those 15 posts?" and I think "wut?!" Okay it's usually not that extreme but you get the gist.

Friends don't let friends mod sleepy. :D

And yeah I've been modded, before and after becoming a mod. Never had a time-out though because I'm always innocent. >.> <.<

[TuffLuffJimmy]

1)No emoticons.
2) banned from posting
3) banned from logging in
4) combination of the above

The no emoticons was a jab at your excessive use of emoticons in your signature, it's not actually part of a time out.


Anyway:

I've only got one warning and it was for telling a newb to search the forum. That really amazes me because I'm fairly confrontational, very rude and often go for the jugular. Yet I have yet to even be put in time out.

[dukebound85]

I've only got one warning and it was for telling a newb to search the forum. That really amazes me because I'm fairly confrontational, very rude and often go for the jugular. Yet I have yet to even be put in time out.

you just arent trying man lol

[JNB]

Here's a clue what happens:

Demis [getting banned] though, burn in hell for all eternity, their keyboards always sticking, their screens forever filled with stuck pixels, chained to a Kaypro, tethered perpetually to a Hayes 300-baud modem. If you are very quiet at night, you can hear them screaming…

It's not a pretty thing when a Demi gets banned. The site shuts down for two passings of the sun, and all posts are bordered in black in mourning.

[LizKat]

Wow. I thought only William F. Buckley ended up chained to a Kaypro.

[u49aa2]

The no emoticons was a jab at your excessive use of emoticons in your signature, it's not actually part of a time out.

Thanks for the head up. I guess some people can't get enough of being sarcastic. Although, i really feel stupid now. Thanks rdowns for being so friendly.