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mdo7 wrote:

Psycho 101 wrote: Just a suggestion, but wouldn't the wall of shame work better in your opening post Tony? That way it's front and center as opposed to being on page 2? Just a thought. Psycho 101 does have a point, and I share that same thought too.

Oh, what the hell: FWIW, I agree.

nbahn wrote:

mdo7 wrote: Psycho 101 wrote: Just a suggestion, but wouldn't the wall of shame work better in your opening post Tony? That way it's front and center as opposed to being on page 2? Just a thought. Psycho 101 does have a point, and I share that same thought too. Oh, what the hell: FWIW, I agree.

Yes, excessive quoting really burns my buns, too.

(...hee hee hee...)

Anyway, I think what I'll do is a 1-month Moderation duration for each user that strikes out. I'm usually pretty good at approving posts within an hour or so of their creation (unless it's overnight and I'm asleep, obviously). But as long as your post doesn't egregiously violate some rule (one-liner, being very apparently rude in response to something, over-quoting, or whatever), then it shouldn't be a problem, and I'll approve those posts as soon as I read them. The only downside for those being Moderated is the delayed appearance of their posts, which I guess can be a weird kind of torture for some.

And any over-quote slip-ups within that month will result in a single add-on of Moderated status for the *next* month, but it does not stack and will *only* go into that next month (but will carry over if you over-quote, again, *in* that month).

@Tony K.
Good behavior is its own reward. No seriously. When people post properly, we get enthusiastic but polite, easy to follow threads. No over quoting, not incivility, no inane lists and no personal attacks. That by its self should be reward enough.

I think what you are getting at is remission of penalties based on good behavior in an otherwise bad apple.

I imagine if someone gets on moderation status 2-3 times or more for this they might need a vacation.

[Strike accumulation idea]

Ya' know what? Both of you are right on account of the awarding thing. It's not like I'm training a pet to do tricks.

That degree of Moderation would probably stem from a lot more than just over-quoting which, at that point, will be up to admin to handle, since I don't have the power to outright ban.

Psyhco 101 wrote:

[Strike accumulation idea]

I'll just keep track of the strikes either adding/subtracting them and time-stamping them with dates.

Someone who back slides every time a strike is removed knows exactly what they are doing. They are likely going to have issues with the rules beyond just over quoting.

^
Obviously, only a moderator can provide a definitive answer, but FWIW, I think that that what applies to moderation also applies to strikes.

My $0.02

That is why I'm asking for clarification. If I'm wondering about it, chances are others are, as well, so I'm hoping Tony K will pop in to clarify the point. Rules are fine, but they are even better when fully explained.

@Tony K.
Good behavior is its own reward. No seriously. When people post properly, we get enthusiastic but polite, easy to follow threads. No over quoting, not incivility, no inane lists and no personal attacks. That by its self should be reward enough.

I think what you are getting at is remission of penalties based on good behavior in an otherwise bad apple.

Ya' know what? Both of you are right on account of the awarding thing. It's not like I'm training a pet to do tricks.

Exactly. Want your tea now Tony? Hey...wait a second.....