Sooooo, where to start on this one. The warning/ban system is a bit arbitrary. It seems to be run from an unspoken book of do's and don'ts without a directly implied consequence chart.
My proposal is to explicitly state the potential consequence for breaking a rule. I've heard that it takes 110 warnings to be permanently banned. Seems extreme, however, we also see that someone can murmur just the name of a competitive site and instantly be banned. It all seems cloudy, and shady to be honest.
Anything that can result in an instant ban should be stated in black and white (figuratively, because my example is in color
). We're not mind readers here. Perhaps color code the rules, and then have a key at the bottom that says what it's potential consequence.
Example:
1. GLOBAL RULES
The following rules apply globally across all areas on the site. No matter what you are doing on the site, you should abide by these rules.
1.1 Do not abuse the ratings system. Abusing the ratings system includes giving an excessive amount of ratings, overusing a specific rating, or using other accounts (such as a business account) to give yourself ratings.
1.2 Do not advertise websites that directly compete with MC-Market.
1.3 Do not create multiple accounts. Each member may have one personal account and one business account.
1.4 Do not defame or otherwise trash another member, person, or thread.
1.5 Do not disrespect, harass, hate on, or troll another member or person.
1.6 Do not impersonate another member, person, or company or otherwise misrepresent yourself.
1.7 Do not post content that contains “spoilers” of movies or TV shows.
█ Instant Ban
█ 60 warning points
█ 10 warning points
█ 3 warning points
█ 1 warning point
The aforementioned example is only for illustration purposes. Actual values would have to be determined by the staff.
My proposal is to explicitly state the potential consequence for breaking a rule. I've heard that it takes 110 warnings to be permanently banned. Seems extreme, however, we also see that someone can murmur just the name of a competitive site and instantly be banned. It all seems cloudy, and shady to be honest.
Anything that can result in an instant ban should be stated in black and white (figuratively, because my example is in color
). We're not mind readers here. Perhaps color code the rules, and then have a key at the bottom that says what it's potential consequence.Example:
1. GLOBAL RULES
The following rules apply globally across all areas on the site. No matter what you are doing on the site, you should abide by these rules.
1.1 Do not abuse the ratings system. Abusing the ratings system includes giving an excessive amount of ratings, overusing a specific rating, or using other accounts (such as a business account) to give yourself ratings.
1.2 Do not advertise websites that directly compete with MC-Market.
1.3 Do not create multiple accounts. Each member may have one personal account and one business account.
1.4 Do not defame or otherwise trash another member, person, or thread.
1.5 Do not disrespect, harass, hate on, or troll another member or person.
1.6 Do not impersonate another member, person, or company or otherwise misrepresent yourself.
1.7 Do not post content that contains “spoilers” of movies or TV shows.
█ Instant Ban
█ 60 warning points
█ 10 warning points
█ 3 warning points
█ 1 warning point
The aforementioned example is only for illustration purposes. Actual values would have to be determined by the staff.
- Type
- Suggestion
- Status
- Denied
