Banned users

[livewire0129]

Since I've joined I've noticed fellow users show up in pink from time to time. After checking their recent posts, it's sometimes very clear what they did to get banned, oftentimes, not so much. Is there an accountability system where someone reviews the reasons why someone is banned? If someone is banned from posting, how do they appeal if they are unable to post? What if a mod holds a grudge against a user for a personal reason and bans them without just cause? Are the moderators frequently moderated? I've read the rules and site policy, and was unable to find an answer. Sorry if I'm opening a can of worms with this post, but it's been a nagging concern for a while.

[TheHydrant]

I don't think I've ever noticed anyone in pink before. Or at least never thought anything of it.
I know there is this thread which explains the MODS process of elimination.

http://www.gunownersofcanada.ca/show...5805#post55805

Also...I highly doubt the mods are the sort to hold any kind of grudge against other users. Yes they may disagree with, and even maybe dislike some members now and then but ultimately they understand that in the grand scheme of things we are all on the same team and are very lenient within certain boundaries. In other words they take into account different personality traits and understand that certain traits do not necessarily mean someone is a dick. Good intentions can sometimes come out wrong....it's the internet afterall. People can read things different ways. They know the difference. The mods would have to explain if there is an appeal process as I honestly have no idea, but given the details of their infraction system it would appear to me like that part is taken care of before the final decision is made to ban anyone.

[awndray]

http://www.gunownersofcanada.ca/showthread.php?t=10514

P.S. Wrong section.

[kennymo]

Two ways to get pink here. One, rack up infractions until the system gives you an automated ban. Length of these bans vary, depending on how many current points you've racked up. The first ban is a week or so....
Second method, you spread so much chaos throughout the forum the mods decide to vote on a permanent ban. These are a last resort, and require a majority vote of moderators.
So if you've been infracted or banned, more than one moderator has had their say. If the reasons don't always seem completely obvious, it's likely because we've removed some particularly offensive or inflammatory material. We don't like deleting, but some things just can't stay in the public eye... And we generally give plenty of warning before issuing an infraction or ban, both in the threads and through PM's.
There are two ways to get instant and permanent bans without debate. One, shower the site with spam advertising. Two, get caught holding multiple accounts for either trolling purposes or trying to get around a short term ban....
Hope that adds a little clarity.

[Gunexpert007]

I have only noticed a few bans ; but the bans were more or less expected when you review the persons posts....that being said , I do miss Strangeday's and Edenchef's contributions to the forum....

[kennymo]

Strangeday is not banned....in fact it seems he pops in from time to time, but isn't saying much lately....

[livewire0129]

Kennymo, thank you for the response. How would one know if they've been infracted?

[Gunexpert007]

Kennymo, thank you for the response. How would one know if they've been infracted?

In most cases , you would get a PM from the mod giving the infraction ,along with the reason why...

[kennymo]

Kennymo, thank you for the response. How would one know if they've been infracted?

Oh, you'll know.....



But seriously, you will receive a PM automatically from our high tech infraction software system. Usually with all the details of the post in question, unless it's widespread trolling or something like that. Then we'll assume you know where you've been a dumba$$....
And it's not like there won't be warning signs beforehand. We'd way rather post a subtle (or not so subtle) warning in a thread or fire a cautionary PM than check all the stupid little boxes on the infraction paperwork....I'm pretty sure they were designed with discrimination against the large fingered gentleman in mind......

[RobertMcC]

Oh, you'll know.....



But seriously, you will receive a PM automatically from our high tech infraction software system. Usually with all the details of the post in question, unless it's widespread trolling or something like that. Then we'll assume you know where you've been a dumba$$....
And it's not like there won't be warning signs beforehand. We'd way rather post a subtle (or not so subtle) warning in a thread or fire a cautionary PM than check all the stupid little boxes on the infraction paperwork....I'm pretty sure they were designed with discrimination against the large fingered gentleman in mind......

Yeah I had a tendency to curse. Being that this site doesn't automatically **** it out. Yup you know when you got a infraction.