Anime Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hey all! We've noticed that a lot of really obvious broken rules are going unreported lately. These unreported things range from simple short posts to really obvious posts by spam bots. Our moderation team, while extremely alert and efficient, simply cannot be everywhere at once, nor are we capable of checking every last post on the forums (that's just not possible). We need you, the members, to remember to report any broken rules you see. This helps us locate broken rules faster, and by extension deal with any problems we come across more quickly. For those of you who haven't noticed it, the report button is located at the bottom left hand corner of every post and personal message on the forums, as well as the upper right of all member profiles. You will not be punished in any way for reporting legitimate concerns, nor will you get in trouble for reporting a large number of things. For your reference, here is a quick (and incomplete) list of things that should be reported when you see them. Short posts Double posts Topics that have been posted on after being inactive for more than 21 days Any threads or posts that are clearly made by any kind of bot, scammer, or spammer Any posts that you feel are being directly rude or mean to you or another member Naturally, any other broken rules should be reported as well. Thanks for helping keep the forums clean! Anime Head Mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Whoops. Didn't realize all those things were supposed to be reported...other than the blatantly obvious foul rule breakings that occasionally occur. Thanks for the reminder Anime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadaw the Rampage Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Just keep your eyes out and remember not to correct the person who breaks a rule, just hit the report button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I didn't know these things were to be reported as well...if I did I would've pressed the report button on several short posts :P! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anime Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Well, that's why I posted this. So now you all know. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycan Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 From all the places I post, I notice that such posts are already dealt with by the staff. I will keep my eye open in the future, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikh Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks for the reminder. I never knew report button were for that purpose! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusia Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks for the reminder. Everyone needs them occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yoshinho Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thank you for the reminder, I do always follow the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
̊ ˉˉ ̊ Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I've been seeing a lot more spam today. Been reporting it when I see it :medieval: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Good use of the viking smiley, Myles. :yes: And thank you Anime. I will hunt down the broken rules and apply the report button when necessary. *dutiful salute* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiaircraft Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks for your assistance people. With your help, we'll be sure to stay on top of the recent spam flood. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yoshinho Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Maybe it is because the 7 word rule is maybe to high. I think 5 word rule is pretty fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anime Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 You're thinking of a different kind of spam. Also, we actually upped the rule to 7 a while ago because our previous number was still allowing for what we define as spammy posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingbeans Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 So it's not the good tasting spam? Darn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yoshinho Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Would 6 words work? Sometimes I was almost caught under the word rule by 1 word a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anime Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 So long as I am Head Mod the rule will remain at 7 words. End of topic, seeing as it's a bit off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Ohhhhh there's the Report button. I wanted to report some spammy things lately but I didn't know how. What a marvelously helpful topic, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedhaun Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'd have to say the same here. I keep on seeing endless spambots popping up here and there, and yes, I've been reporting spam topics all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiaircraft Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'd have to say the same here. I keep on seeing endless spambots popping up here and there, and yes, I've been reporting spam topics all over the place. Rest assured, your reports are being put to good use (and sometimes pre-empted ;) ). We're whackin' those spammers down as fast as they're coming up. They'll run out of IP address blocks to hit us from at this rate. :axehead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merzz Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I had no idea that these things were reportable, but thanks for the memo. I will be sure to pass them on. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedhaun Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Rest assured, your reports are being put to good use (and sometimes pre-empted ;) ). We're whackin' those spammers down as fast as they're coming up. They'll run out of IP address blocks to hit us from at this rate. :axehead: One and foremost, thanks for that "AA". Not to mention that some spammers will often post in foreign text (Russian text is a prime example). A lot more spammers try to get at us when I wake up, really. x_x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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