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Liz
Scarlet Seductress
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I believe this has already been discussed and discounted due to a concern about 'stalking'.

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Clumeleon
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Great minds eh? It seems like a pretty simple plugin to implement but I'm assuming Gav's backlog is pretty large.


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Wait... what were we talking about?
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Could there be a "report this post/thread" option added? Or if there is one, have I missed it?
Dani
Big-haired Bitch/Personality Hire
Quote by JohnC
Could there be a "report this post/thread" option added? Or if there is one, have I missed it?


Seems like a good idea when you first think about it, but it would just turn into shit slinging. For instance, if someone was to stir up trouble in a forum, they could simply report all the posts that upset them. Or if someone had a strong opinion in a forum that someone disagreed with, they could report it for being offensive. Do you see where I'm going with this? There are people who dish out things but can't take them, so they'll just resort to reporting people's posts instead of handling things like grown ups.

I'm not saying everyone would abuse it like this, but most will.

"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
Dani
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"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
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Seems like a good idea when you first think about it, but it would just turn into shit slinging. For instance, if someone was to stir up trouble in a forum, they could simply report all the posts that upset them. Or if someone had a strong opinion in a forum that someone disagreed with, they could report it for being offensive. Do you see where I'm going with this? There are people who dish out things but can't take them, so they'll just resort to reporting people's posts instead of handling things like grown ups.

I'm not saying everyone would abuse it like this, but most will.

I see where you are coming from. And of course abuse of the feature could be dealt with too, right? I have seen it work wonderfully on other forums... granted, MUCH different member bases though. So it may or may not work well here. I am not sure.

I do know however that reporting violations now is so much of a process that I bet most simply don't bother. And so things happen over and over and over with little to no consequences for blatant violations. So I was just tossing it out there as a possibility. I have been an Admin and Moderator on more than my share of forums and this feature tended to be more of a benefit than a problem. It actually made doing the JOB of Admin or Moderator a lot easier and quicker in many cases. The staff assigned to each section would get the reports in their general boxes or directly into a forum section only they could see. And if someone was clearly abusing the feature, they would get a warning, and if it continued a time out, and if that didn't take care of the abuse, they would be removed from the forum.

But like I said... just floating the idea.
overmykneenow
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Quote by JohnC
Could there be a "report this post/thread" option added? Or if there is one, have I missed it?


If there's something I think breaks the rules on the forum I click on THIS LINK to see who's around - someone usually is and I leave it up to them to sort out.

I'm not sure how adaptable the forum is as it's third party coding
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TheDevilsWeakness
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Lush has it already. It's at the top of the page in the HELP pulldown menu and labelled, "Contact Us".

It works for what's needed. Plus there's a "Report Profile" on each member's page.
Anything more than that would be superfluous.
It would make it easier for people to abuse when someone says something someone else finds offensive.
The roundabout way of doing it makes it so only serious accusations are reported.
The forum on Lush is monitored closely and very well. The mods don't sit on their hands waiting for people to whine.
They're pretty proactive. And the fact that the owner is involved here makes it quite different than many other forums I've been on and participated in.
Dani
Big-haired Bitch/Personality Hire
Quote by JohnC

I see where you are coming from. And of course abuse of the feature could be dealt with too, right? I have seen it work wonderfully on other forums... granted, MUCH different member bases though. So it may or may not work well here. I am not sure.

I do know however that reporting violations now is so much of a process that I bet most simply don't bother. And so things happen over and over and over with little to no consequences for blatant violations. So I was just tossing it out there as a possibility. I have been an Admin and Moderator on more than my share of forums and this feature tended to be more of a benefit than a problem. It actually made doing the JOB of Admin or Moderator a lot easier and quicker in many cases. The staff assigned to each section would get the reports in their general boxes or directly into a forum section only they could see. And if someone was clearly abusing the feature, they would get a warning, and if it continued a time out, and if that didn't take care of the abuse, they would be removed from the forum.

But like I said... just floating the idea.


The process is as simple as clicking "Contact Us" and typing in your complaint. The same goes for reporting profiles or offensive pictures in chat rooms, except it's even simpler because you don't even have to type in anything. Admin gets these reports in by the boatload. It goes directly to their inbox like a PM, whether you're reporting a profile or pic or sending a formal complaint. So the assumption that most don't bother is incorrect.

"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
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Quote by slipperywhenwet2012


The process is as simple as clicking "Contact Us" and typing in your complaint. The same goes for reporting profiles or offensive pictures in chat rooms, except it's even simpler because you don't even have to type in anything. Admin gets these reports in by the boatload. It goes directly to their inbox like a PM, whether you're reporting a profile or pic or sending a formal complaint. So the assumption that most don't bother is incorrect.

Ok, thanks. But I think the assumption that most DO is equally as plausibly incorrect. ;) It simply comes down to perception and what each of us THINKS, since you can't prove it either way... you can't prove a negative action like this. You only know what they GET, not what they didn't get.

I will however, point out that using a general contact and typing in your concerns is nowhere as easy as clicking a report thread/post button which will link the staff directly to the thing being reported. When you click "contact us" and then type your complaint, the staff then has to go FIND that issue, or the person reporting it hast to provide a link to it. So no, it is not really that "simple" compared to a fully automated reporting feature. It is not more simple for the staff OR the member doing the reporting.

If you don't think it would be a good feature here, fine. But it is quite clear that how it is now does not come close to the ease and speed of a dedicated report feature... which a great many forums use. These reports, like I said, can be directed to the Moderators/Staff directly responsible for the section the claimed violation happened in, and contain a link to the actual post or thread. It truly does streamline the staff's job.... and makes it easier for the membership to report actual violations.

But it was just a suggestion. And then I simply backed it up with logic and personal experience. As with all suggestions, they, of course, can be ignored or shot down for any reason. Just trying to help.
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Lush has it already. It's at the top of the page in the HELP pulldown menu and labelled, "Contact Us".

It works for what's needed. Plus there's a "Report Profile" on each member's page.
Anything more than that would be superfluous.
It would make it easier for people to abuse when someone says something someone else finds offensive.
The roundabout way of doing it makes it so only serious accusations are reported.
The forum on Lush is monitored closely and very well. The mods don't sit on their hands waiting for people to whine.
They're pretty proactive. And the fact that the owner is involved here makes it quite different than many other forums I've been on and participated in.

Thank you for your response. Some of that was covered by others but I know we all probably posted about the same times.

But wow.... wait for people to whine? LOL Um ok.

I have however seen many infractions go unattended to. Normally though it depends on who is doing the violating. That would not be addressed no matter what reporting process is used though... unfortunately.

I do understand the potential abuse of the system though. I personally don't know if it outweighs the benefits of a dedicated report feature. I just, as I said floated the idea.
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Quote by overmykneenow


If there's something I think breaks the rules on the forum I click on THIS LINK to see who's around - someone usually is and I leave it up to them to sort out.

I'm not sure how adaptable the forum is as it's third party coding

Oh indeed. The potential coding issues would be the only issue I could think of that would truly prevent the report feature from being an asset to both the staff and membership.

On another note..... in general... to all staff.... My intent for the suggestion was NOT to step on toes. My intent was to make everyone's job and involvement in the process easier. It has worked wonders on forums I have been involved in, but if it is not right for HERE, no worries.
Dani
Big-haired Bitch/Personality Hire
Quote by JohnC

Ok, thanks. But I think the assumption that most DO is equally as plausibly incorrect. ;) It simply comes down to perception and what each of us THINKS, since you can't prove it either way... you can't prove a negative action like this. You only know what they GET, not what they didn't get.

I will however, point out that using a general contact and typing in your concerns is nowhere as easy as clicking a report thread/post button which will link the staff directly to the thing being reported. When you click "contact us" and then type your complaint, the staff then has to go FIND that issue, or the person reporting it hast to provide a link to it. So no, it is not really that "simple" compared to a fully automated reporting feature. It is not more simple for the staff OR the member doing the reporting.

If you don't think it would be a good feature here, fine. But it is quite clear that how it is now does not come close to the ease and speed of a dedicated report feature... which a great many forums use. These reports, like I said, can be directed to the Moderators/Staff directly responsible for the section the claimed violation happened in, and contain a link to the actual post or thread. It truly does streamline the staff's job.... and makes it easier for the membership to report actual violations.

But it was just a suggestion. And frankly probably my last. LOL


Your suggestion is a sound one. Just discussing plausibility. And although there's always room for improvement, implying that the current process is drawn out or inefficient to push your suggestion is a big leap. I'm sure your idea will be explored either way, if it hasn't already been.

And please, feel free to voice any other concerns you may have with the site. All suggestions are taken into consideration, whether you see it or not.

"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
TheDevilsWeakness
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If you've been a Mod on other forums, like you claim. Then you MUST know the half of the crap that comes floating through the "Report Here" is exactly that. Whining.

"He/She said something that hurt my feeeeeeelings!" or "I don't like the word 'retard' and I want it to stop! Instantly!"

I'm sorry... But in my definition, that's whining.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by TheDevilsWeakness
If you've been a Mod on other forums, like you claim. Then you MUST know the half of the crap that comes floating through the "Report Here" is exactly that. Whining.

"He/She said something that hurt my feeeeeeelings!" or "I don't like the word 'retard' and I want it to stop! Instantly!"

I'm sorry... But in my definition, that's whining.


i am reporting this, FYI

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Dani
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Quote by sprite


i am reporting this, FYI


"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
TheDevilsWeakness
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Quote by sprite

i am reporting this, FYI


Oh yeah!! Well... uh... er... ummmm... The Simspons Suck!!!
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
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Oh yeah!! Well... uh... er... ummmm... The Simspons Suck!!!


so do i *salacious wink*

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
TheDevilsWeakness
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so do i *salacious wink*


Dammit! *grumbles looking for a dickshunairy* Sa... Sala... Salaci... Oh christ on a cracker! What the hell is that?
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LOL Fair enough, and thank you all for your continued comments.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
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Dammit! *grumbles looking for a dickshunairy* Sa... Sala... Salaci... Oh christ on a cracker! What the hell is that?


*blushes* sorry. my spelling goes all to hell when i'm masturbating.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
sa·la·cious
/səˈlāSHəs/
Adjective
(of writing, pictures, or talk) Treating sexual matters in an indecent way.


oo! see? i DID get it right! HA!

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
TheDevilsWeakness
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Quote by sprite
sa·la·cious
/səˈlāSHəs/
Adjective
(of writing, pictures, or talk) Treating sexual matters in an indecent way.


oo! see? i DID get it right! HA!


SPRITE! You popped my 1000 forum post cherry! <---- That's salacious
sprite
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Quote by TheDevilsWeakness


SPRITE! You popped my 1000 forum post cherry! <---- That's salacious


be happy to pop some other cherries for you, angel, if you know what i mean ;)

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
be happy to teach you some other words, btw, if you're curious ;)

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Liz
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by sprite
be happy to teach you some other words, btw, if you're curious ;)


Poppet
Cheeky Chick
I was just talking to someone and we think it would be cool if we got a notice either in our inbox or e-mail about new updates, or changes on the site. It would also be nice if it was an option because not everyone is going to want the feature, because it can cause spam. But, sometimes we don't see the new features, or takes a while to see them. So, yeah that would be wicked!
Amyyyyy
Advanced Wordsmith
I'm not sure whether this has been asked already but I'll say it anyway I'd love if you added a 'like' button for pictures and videos! Thank you