Violating TOS in the CMU forum

[stephew]

Originally Posted by TonyIvey

Can a mod please explain the infrction deal, how does the numbers add up or what they mean. What does 1/0 mean over 1/1 or 0/4.

denominator is total infractions ever by user. numerator is current infractions which, after a certain number, lead to a temp ban of some duration or permenant ban
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[rlewkowski]

Originally Posted by stephew

STAY ON TOPIC. The whole point of this thread is the CMU forum is under more strict moderation. this includes staying on topic in this thread. No further warning will be given prior to infractions.

Thank you Stephew.

[emt036]

Hmm, looks like vB is having a math problem though - how does one have 2 current infractions, but only 1 total infraction? :-)

[Doc]

Originally Posted by TonyIvey

Can a mod please explain the infrction deal, how does the numbers add up or what they mean. What does 1/0 mean over 1/1 or 0/4.

Originally Posted by emt036

Hmm, looks like vB is having a math problem though - how does one have 2 current infractions, but only 1 total infraction? :-)

It's all done automatically, but I'm pretty sure that it's as follows:

1. First number = # of warnings (no points towards ban)
2. Second number = # of infractions (points towards ban)
3. Third number (in parenthesis) = # of points which are being counted towards ban

Although most infractions result in 1 infraction point, some result in more than 1 point. For example, flaming would result in 1 infraction point while trolling would result in 3 infraction points. They would be listed as follows (assuming no other warnings/infractions issued):

1. flaming -> 0/1 (1)
2. trolling -> 0/1 (3)

Since example #2 has 3 points, this would result in an automatic temporary ban, whereas example #1 would not since it has only 1 point.

Hope this helps.

[rokshana]

thanks doc- i know the question has been asked a few times.

[Doc]

To get this thread back on topic, I just wanted to remind everyone that the CMU forum is still under stricter Moderation because of the high number of violations which have occurred. This means that violations can result in immediate infractions without courtesy PMs, whether they were just posted or if they were posted a while ago. Therefore, we strongly urge users to review your posts before submitting them, and review any posts you've recently posted in this forum.

I'm mentioning this again because users obviously ignored previous warnings as at least 5 different users received infractions today alone, including at least one auto temporary ban . I believe that all were for personal insults and/or flaming.

Just to clarify, name-calling, whether true or not, is considered a personal insult/flaming and is against the Terms of Service. The example I always use is the obese child of an unwed mother being called a "fat bastard". Although technically true, this is still name-calling and a personal insult. To put this into perspective, if you feel someone is being dishonest, rather than violating the TOS by calling someone a liar, scam artist, etc, dispute their statements with your own and let the readers come to their own conclusions.

We're all part of the prestigious medical field. Please try to post in a professional manner which reflects this. Thanks for your cooperation.

[stephew]

in short, no negotiations. manpants up folks.

[byteme]

Sorry for beating a dead horse, but could you please explain the bans? Is the first ban a week, second a month and third permanent?

Also, can a person who is permanently banned still receive/check their pm's?

Thanks

[Doc]

Originally Posted by byteme

Sorry for beating a dead horse, but could you please explain the bans? Is the first ban a week, second a month and third permanent?

Also, can a person who is permanently banned still receive/check their pm's?

Thanks

As far as auto bans go, they depend on the number of infractions points received as follows:

• 3 points = 1 week temp ban
• 6 points = 2 week temp ban
• 9 points = 3 week temp ban
• 10 points = permanent ban

Keep in mind that the above occur automatically. However, a manual ban can occur at any time regardless of the number of points received, if any. Also keep in mind that the above is subject to change at any time without notice.

I believe that PM features are disabled during bans.

Hope this helps.