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It was perfect timing that I saw this thread pop up. How do the mods decide which posts they will flag. As someone who is generally liberal, but holds conservative views on a couple issues I have noticed that if I say something along the lines of “Republicans are idiots for supporting Trump” it’s no problem, however if I post something negative about a group that trends toward the liberal side those are the ones that get flagged. I’ve also noticed a similar pattern in which users get banned.
I'm not sure what you mean by flag, but I know the moderators don't visit the PRSI section much, so a lot of the moderation coming out of there is a result of what gets reported. If by flag, you mean actual moderation, we moderate based on the rules. If a post violates the rules it gets removed. If it does not, it stays.
All I can do is tell you we do not moderate based on our personal beliefs. I know this is me just saying "trust us" and I completely understand where you are coming from and a reluctance to just blindly accept what you are told.
What you could do is gather up links to posts you have reported that you think were handled improperly or unfairly, and send all that in to the admins using the contact us link, and they will research and get back to you. If you need help tracking down posts you reported, shoot me a PM and I can help you run it down.
Can we request to be banned from that section voluntarily? 
To keep those of us with weak self control out of trouble? <cough>
To keep those of us with weak self control out of trouble? <cough>
You have banned me a couple of times for comments I made. I feel righty so. I was responding to rhetoric and flamed the fire. I lean towards the liberal side and feel that made no difference whatsoever in your decision.
You are going to get people who feel they are being picked on or their beliefs are being questioned. Par for the course.
All and all I feel you guys do a good job.... Except for sometimes in the later evenings we start getting these multiple spam threads being posted by new members with a bunch of Asian symbols and writing followed by the name of a university or college. I don't read Chinese or whatever so I have no idea what that's all about. Sometimes it goes on for a long time before you guys catch it.
Other than that, great job!
Can we request to be banned from that section voluntarily?
"Not sure if serious"... but I guess. Just send in a contact us note and I suppose an admin could block you.
Completely serious. I spent years and years happily on Macrumors before getting hooked in that place. I feel I'll provide a lot less work for you folks if I keep myself out of there - easier said than done. Besides, you learn more by reading than opening the mouth. Thanks!
Yeah.. those seem to come in waves. Please just keep reporting them like you have been. It really helps us a lot.
Based on this thread, I will now try to be more agressive with reports in PRSI.
Your fine even when you hang out there..
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PRSI can get heated things occasionally get said that ought not but we all have a choice on how we react. Some of the most egregious violations don't come from the PRSI regulars they come from the folks that only post in PRSI front page stuff. I've said it before and I'll restate it again PRSI has a vibe that you likely don't feel unless you're there for a while so when you peer in you think it's a fuster cluck. We've had some people banned there because someone who's not there interpreted things incorrectly and that's why I'm a fan of giving mods their fiefdom like they have on most of the sites I visit.
Peoples politics aren't going away and if PRSI goes away the politics will spill out into the main forums and that'll cause even more work. The iPhone and alternative can get heated splash a little politics gas on them and you have a fire, heck we can get heated in the Mac Pro section and that place is pretty slow.
Well I just saw another example of this today where the mods decided that a post insulting large numbers of conservatives was left despite me reporting it so I went ahead and followed your advice and sent a message.
Thanks... I see your contact you sent in. It can take a few days for the admins to get through all these, so please be patient.
I don't think I've had an opportunity to look yet but I thought the general rule of thumb is "Liberals this" or "Conservatives that" isn't a direct personal attack. Truthfully, we see that in there all the time.
I recived a warning for a post along those lines. The mods said that it falls under trolling. Personally I disagree with that, but it would be nice to see some consistency.
We have what we refer to as the "group slur" rule quoted here that is considered trolling. So depending on how a comment is worded and context, this rule could apply.
If you see what you think is inconsistent application of the rules, please shoot in a contact us message like you did earlier. The admins don't mind looking into these issues at all.
There is not much of a difference in creating a negative stereotype of a generalizing a fictitious group of people in PRSI, than in the iphone or MacRumors news section with: "fandroids this" or "isheep that". I usually hit the button on the latter.
Yeah, I think much of that has to do with whether or not someone reported it which is regularly encouraged here and people will abuse it if given the chance, this is why it's so inconsistent in my view.
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I need to once again remind all thread participants that it's not okay to bring up specific moderation done to your posts.
It's possible to speak in general terms, and it's the only way this discussion can continue. Specific examples must be sent via the Contact Us form.
I need to once again remind all thread participants that it's not okay to bring up specific moderation done to your posts.
It's possible to speak in general terms, and it's the only way this discussion can continue. Specific examples must be sent via the Contact Us form.
On the general topic under discussion, in terms of debates which may engender emotional responses, and give rise to heightened rhetoric, I do think that there is a qualitative difference between writing something on the lines of "liberal policies are mistaken/deluded/stupid/trash" and "liberals are stupid/deluded/mistaken/trash".
To my mind, the former can be classed as part of a debate, - as it deals with philosophical ideas or political policies - whereas the latter treads close to expressing possible insult.
To my mind, the former can be classed as part of a debate, - as it deals with philosophical ideas or political policies - whereas the latter treads close to expressing possible insult.
Just an FYI to those considering a voluntary ban to PSRI (if there are any) --- you lose the ability to thumbs up when you do this - as well as the ability to post (obviously).
Thanks Steve! A great day to you as well! (in reply to contact us ticket).
I look at it as a point of reference and not an insult of a group.
[doublepost=1521908724][/doublepost]The main problem I see with PRSI is that it can often get monotonous.
People should mix things up in PRSI and occasionally start a thread that doesn't concern Trump
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Love him or hate him, he's the gift that just keeps on giving. My guess is once his run ends things will become stale and boring in the PRSI forum.I look at it as a point of reference and not an insult of a group.
[doublepost=1521908724][/doublepost]The main problem I see with PRSI is that it can often get monotonous.
People should mix things up in PRSI and occasionally start a thread that doesn't concern Trump
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