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I know it's difficult to understand what a moderator can and cannot do.

Even though I'm not a moderator, I also find it a bit annoying when users break various rules in the Code of Conduct.

I can get used to the signature sizes within reason.

I know you do a great job as moderator AJ (as you have even helped me out in the past relating to sticky threads). I know the other moderators also do a great job as well.

It's a pity that the signature section is not part of a user's post, as it would then be easier to edit their post to replace the image with a link.

Shane
 
I am open to any constructive suggestions you have.
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Here is an idea AJ, Ban the whinger's then all the wanna be mod's will have nothing to complain about or cry to you mod's about and then you can get back to playing Trainz :hehe:
Just an idea of course LOL.
Cheers Mick.:cool:
 
Whoa AJ; I don't think anything of the sort about you. Are the only mod working now? Do you guys need more mods? I'll mod if you want...

To answer your question though, I think it's pretty clear:

Violations and Penalties Violation or infringement of any of the rules in this Code of Conduct may result in the immediate revocation, suspension or termination of the privilege to post on N3V's forums or participate in the chat channels. N3V reserves the right to vary the severity and suddenness of the penalty based on the nature of the violation. N3V reserves the right to refuse to post or remove any posts, material or links that we deem unacceptable, offensive or in violation of the rules without further notice. We also reserve the right to suspend, prohibit or terminate the registration of any user who violates the rules from using the site or site related services without warning.
N3V staff and N3V appointed forum moderators are the sole arbiters as to what constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Penalties will be applied in N3V's discretion as follows:
  1. Subject to the severity of any breach, generally, a first violation will result in a warning. A second violation will result in a temporary two week ban. Further violations will result in a one month ban. Repeated and severe violations may attract a longer or permanent ban at N3V's discretion.
  2. Severe and/or repeat violations may attract a permanent ban without warning.
Note 1: If possible, warning(s) will be sent to the infringing user's email account. If email warnings are bounced, N3V will apply a temporary ban on that account until the user contacts us.
Note 2: Account bans may be applied to multiple accounts if the other accounts originate from the same computer and are believed to be aliases of the account being banned. Using other members accounts to circumvent bans will result in bans being imposed on those accounts too.
All administrative actions taken by the moderators and administrators of these forums and chat channels are final. These actions may include but are not limited to: delete/close/move thread/message, banning, kicking, & account reset. The posting of any personal attacks or criticisms directed at the N3V staff and appointed forum and chat room moderators will not be tolerated.
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So, in essence, yes; remove the posts, ban them, change the pictures to a text link, whatever it takes. What's the big deal? If the rules don't apply to everyone, then let's get rid of them now. If they do, but enforcement is an issue, then thanks for letting me know, I'll start working on those banners now. If you don't have the stomach to enforce the rules, then there's nothing I can do about that, except volunteer to be a mod. I have the time, and the stomach and will treat everyone equally.
 
AJ_Fox said:
Hello Ed (Euphod)

I hear your complaints about signature violations loud and clear. I know that you find that annoying as well as others. I know you perceive that I ignore them or give favoritism to others. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I can't change their sigs, so what do you think I should do if I ask them not to do that? Remove their posts or ban them?

Is that really what you want me to do? I wouldn't think so.

I am open to any constructive suggestions you have. :)

Cheers

AJ
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I do want you to ban them as otherwise it is favouritism having been someone who was banned for having a sig that was to big, I over the many years have been banned for many things and lesser things to what I see many times on fourms often weekly. But then I am a mean old sour puss and have a case of sour grapes syndrome mixed with a over inflated ego.

Althrough it must be a case of old dog learning new tricks as not been banned as often since the big crash but I do miss some of the old heavy handed mods. Who am I trying to kid I have not changed a bit just current mods are all warm and fuzzy people now. :hehe:
 
Just to clear things up here. Signatures are not like images in posts. They are part of a Trainzer's profile. I can't change them to links.

I know the easy way to solve this is to ban, but that is a remedy I rarely use. People buy Trainz and become a member. They can post here. Many Members have tried to help newer members by pointing out Forum etiquette, but occasionally it gets by them.

Managers of third party sites can help by indoctrinating their members on Forum rules. The rules are for the benefit of everyone.

No one likes to feel like they are being pushed around, I understand that completely, but others feel that simple courtesies should be observed for the benefit of all.

This is an International community. Let's all get along and play by the same rules please. It works better that way.

Cheers :)

AJ
 
LOL about the Mod thing Ed. I'm just the last Dinosaur standing.

Mod since 2004, or as some refer to it, the Dark Ages. :)

Cheers

AJ
 
Hi All
In regards to signatures, if they are reported, we try to look into these. During most AU business hours (when I am working), I will keep an eye on reports that we receive from the forums.

However, unless someone repeatedly has an oversize signature, or has broken other rules 'recently' (as in, recent to the time an oversize signature is reported), it is unlikely that they will be banned.

In some cases, we do miss the reports (we do get quite a few sometimes). And some users may not be spotted for some time.

However, some users do use multiple forums, and as such may have made the signature to fit another forum's rules (forgetting the restrictions here). I almost made such a mistake, however spotted it when I actually tested it on another forum. It's not a difficult mistake when you aren't thinking about it... In most cases, a polite request from us will have everything sorted.
 
AJ_Fox said:
Just to clear things up here. Signatures are not like images in posts. They are part of a Trainzer's profile. I can't change them to links.

I know the easy way to solve this is to ban, but that is a remedy I rarely use. People buy Trainz and become a member. They can post here. Many Members have tried to help newer members by pointing out Forum etiquette, but occasionally it gets by them.

Managers of third party sites can help by indoctrinating their members on Forum rules. The rules are for the benefit of everyone.

No one likes to feel like they are being pushed around, I understand that completely, but others feel that simple courtesies should be observed for the benefit of all.

This is an International community. Let's all get along and play by the same rules please. It works better that way.

Cheers :)

AJ
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Nar Pooh bear to that = been working in corrections and court system for many years I know that you have to be tough but fair. Too many people push the boundries to often if you let them

In the state where I live even speeding 1 KM (1mph) over the limit sees you fined if your caught.

Yes I would be willing to put my hand up to mod as well - as I have stated many times over the years. We have the most clear and fair rules of any fourm I have ever been on.

I do think that people should be given a directon to change a Sig given a time to comply say 5-7days and then temp banned. One problem I see is that people who had over size sigs 6-12 months ago are now the one pushing the limits again for this a ban yoda Dave say yes:hehe:

I also think more modding, if that a word, should be done in the fourms, serves as a reminder to others that they are being watched and there is rules to follow.
 
Well, now we know where everything stands, thanks gents, for your comments. Interesting times are just around the corner.;)
 
What a load of crap. Still we see the same Complainer's, Whinger's sooking about the same thing time after time. Mod's please make an announcment when any of the very few here complaing recieve thier Modship cause i'll be the first out the door.
Cheers Mick.:hehe:
 
matruck said:
What a load of crap. Still we see the same Complainer's, Whinger's sooking about the same thing time after time. Mod's please make an announcment when any of the very few here complaing recieve thier Modship cause i'll be the first out the door.
Cheers Mick.:hehe:
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You could always volunteer to be a Mod - you would get my vote.
 
About 15 years ago we lost out house in a fire - the local fire'ies did all they could to try and save it but it was a right off, after the event I approached the Captain and asked if there was anyway to show my thanks - his reply was if your serious about helping the brigade join up the best gift I could offer was my time. Been a fire fighter ever since.

The lession here was if you really want to help step up to the plate.... why I may give the mods a bit of stick - I am willing to if so called to be a mod. No use chucking the mud if your not willing to wear it yourself.
 
well you cant enforce one part of the CoC and not another. that i think should be looked at. even considering something as small as a signature violation when some of the other nonsense that goes on in violation of the CoC seems pointless.

not that the mods are not doing a good job, but half of this stuff doesnt even get taken care of unless someone cries about it. normally everything is fine, say if you have a signature 1.7 KB over the filesize, some sad little person is out there checking every user signature for these things, and then crying to the mods when they find a violation because they think they are helping so much. well, i think the same stance should be taken against useless posting and waffles.

btw both useless postings and signatures can be turned off in the cpanel...

lets stop this crap and go back to playing trainz.
 
norfolksouthern37 said:
well you cant enforce one part of the CoC and not another. that i think should be looked at. even considering something as small as a signature violation when some of the other nonsense that goes on in violation of the CoC seems pointless.

not that the mods are not doing a good job, but half of this stuff doesnt even get taken care of unless someone cries about it. normally everything is fine, say if you have a signature 1.7 KB over the filesize, some sad little person is out there checking every user signature for these things, and then crying to the mods when they find a violation because they think they are helping so much. well, i think the same stance should be taken against useless posting and waffles.
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See? Here's a guy that understands the system. Equal enforcement across the board, whether it be the sad little person checking every user signature, or the sad little person checking every post for waffles and useless posting, then crying to the mods when they find a violation because they think they are helping so much!
Absolutely right on!
 
norfolksouthern37 said:
lets stop this crap and go back to playing trainz.
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Well said that man.
Some of you guy's really need a chill pill, and G*D forbid you should ever become MOD's you would close this place down in less than a few weeks. :p
I suddenly feel a lot younger now boy's :D. Trainz onward to the end. :wave:
 
Right on Deano! Chill pill and all that, really, you guys should lighten up, after all, it's only a game!
 
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