WaterSign
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I dislike the fact that when you've been moderated (for example, I've had my ability to use voice taken away permanently) that there is no way to contest the decision or even defend yourself against accusations.
For example, they cite a log in which, in-world I called Daemona a bad name. The citation, as I'm told, listed the wrong person, a person to whom I did not even talk in the said event that this occurred. In fact, the log, as I have it, does not show any such a comment.
So I have been moderated with no standing proof. This is the sort of practice that I would like to see changed. Additionally, a permanent ban seems a tad extreme.
I have posted this message also on Dislikes on the official forums. The title is the same. I would appreciate you sounding off on the topic.
jonathan
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Ketae
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If the citation lists the wrong person, it shouldn't hold any ground what-so-ever. If what I'm reading is coorect, and the itself lists the incorrect person, then it should be not be applicable as adverse evidence.
Granted, it is There's 'game', but it does seem a tad harsh to condemn one person permanently with incorrect logs. "Great liars are also great magicians"
"The victor will never be asked if he told the truth."
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BOINCer
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| Quote (WaterSign @ Nov. 06 2003, 1:04 am) | | For example, they cite a log in which, in-world I called Daemona a bad name. The citation, as I'm told, listed the wrong person, a person to whom I did not even talk in the said event that this occurred. In fact, the log, as I have it, does not show any such a comment. |
The trouble with VC is that everyone in a room can hear the speaker. Consequently I do not like VC in a large gathering. When I have been in a gathering with you I can't/don't use VC because you would always be talking. So, you could have offended someone that was not in your conversation group and never known it. I am not singling you out for your use of VC as many do the same. I tend to stay away from most gathering where it is used a lot. BOINCer, but you may call me Bo
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Daemona
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Posted on report bugs and problems to There Inc.:
Title: Punishing members on heresay & without due process.
Watersign recently has voice chat permanently banned. He was not notified to defend himself and I am HIGHLY skeptical that there was any evidence to support the charges made against him beyond the heresay of several avatars who were at a party he and i both attended.
I feel that his punishment is highly excessive in light of the facts that:
1. It is unlikely any actual proof exists to support the claims made against him (even though I do not think for a minute that he is being falsely accused.) this goes to burden of proof and heresay.
2. He had to go looking for answers as to why his voice chat no longer worked instead of being informed, warned, or asked to stop. This goes to due process.
3. The ban was permanent rather than for one week or one month. this goes to excessive sentancing.
Don't get me wrong, I totally support There enforcing their TOS. But I strongly feel; that there needs to be a set standard that must be met to take such permament action. There must be due process or at the least a step that is taken before a user is permanetly banned from voice chat.
In closing I think it is rather ironic that the person raising the call for fairness and justice in this issue is Watersigns target of derision. Yep I'm the one he sassed. But personal issues aside I feel this incident sets a dangerous precedent that i do not ever want to see repeated.
There MUST move to ensure this does not happen again. Otherwise what is to stop someone like me from emailing my entire club and making up some TOS violations and getting them all to complain on my behalf? Do you see the potential for abuse this raises?
Yes I know Watersign cursed me. I do feel he needed to be moderated. But not in the manner in which he was nor for the length of time. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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Daemona
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And why did Snark bring the MAB into it?
posted in teh MAb forums:
Title: Just how much POWER does the MAB have?
I would like some answers regarding the recent permanent ban of voice chat for Watersign. I received an email telling me I should report him to the MAB for foul language used on voice chat to me at a party.
I did not do this because I did not think it was the MAB's responsibility to enforce the TOS. Apparently someone who got that email did complain and Watersign's voice chat has been permanently suspended.
What happened to burden of proof? Due Process? He claims he had to go looking for answers to find out WHY he had it shut off.
So if I email 10 to 15 people and ask them to complain to the MAB about someone can I get them banned too? I'd really like to know because I got to tell you that's an awful lot of power to be weilding with no current mandates or policies to guide us in using it.
This particular incident has several issues to it but I guess here in the MAB forums I would like to discuss the implications of a group of people providing heresay evidence to getone member punished in such a manner. I'll start another thread in the There forums to discuss the implications of burden of proof, heresay evidence, and due process.
Anyhow here is the email Snark sent out. Apprently XXXXX had emailed him and he had replied.
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 XXXXX@there.com wrote:
> A number of people have suggested that I report WaterSign to There and >the MAB, after his behaviour during a party in Deathany's house a few nights ago.
Yes, report him. His behavior was firmly against the TOS (Behavior Guidelines), and should result in temporary or permanent suspension. His condition or imbalance may be a valid explanation, but it is NOT an excuse.
Snark.
I wonder why they were told to complain to the MAB. i thought they were not a governing body. This email was cc'ed to several people. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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Lynn Minmei
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Don't be a butthole and you won't have to worry about being moderated "Life is only what we choose to make it, let's just take it, let us be free...
We can find the glory we all dream of... and with our love... we can win"
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Daemona
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Lynn that is so not the point.
The point is if someone doesn't like you they can get 10 to 15 of their friends together, throw a big pity party about how you wronged them, fabricate some TOS violations you committed, and ask everyone to come to your aid and complain.
NO I am not saying this happened in this instance. But this incident sets the PRECEDENT. In this instance several people complained about him and There banned him from voice chat permanently based only on there accusations!
OMG am I the only one taking crazy pills here or does this make sense to anyone else?!
And this changes nothing about my personal feelings for Watersign. To me this is about so much more than that. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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eekabeep
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Yes, I think you're the only one taking crazy pills here. Time to switch to Midol!! 
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Lynn Minmei
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But if a lot of people do not like YOU, maybe that says something about YOUR personality y'know? "Life is only what we choose to make it, let's just take it, let us be free...
We can find the glory we all dream of... and with our love... we can win"
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BOINCer
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| Quote (The Somewhat Stressed but still Sexy Daemona @ Nov. 06 2003, 8:10 am) | ... In this instance several people complained about him and There banned him from voice chat permanently based only on there accusations!
OMG am I the only one taking crazy pills here or does this make sense to anyone else?! |
No, I understand what you are getting at. It would be very simple to do. And, if it did start happening I believe it would be a quick death of There once the word got around. There does need to but a form of due process. But, who recorded the VC session as proof. I thought you had to have a There person listen in to verify the problem before they would take action. At least that's what has been post here in the past. BOINCer, but you may call me Bo
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evankirk
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I want to thank you guys very much. Until I read this post, I thought I was missing something not being able to use VC. Now, I realize all Ive been missing is even more drama.
Aaaah, the silence. There 4 All - Community Journal
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Ketae
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But it all really comes down to if ToS were actually violated. And for that, you'd basically need a recording, or the presence of a There employee to confirm it. Just saying you heard someone say something bad is hear-say, and hence, is not a credible form of evidence against a person. Just because you say someone was cussing, even if that person is widely scorned (AND even if they WERE cussing), should not be able to be used against someone without hard evidence.
Also, such a harsh punishment for hear-say is way off the mark. I suppose I'll liken it to a school's zero-tolerance policy where a student will get suspended for carrying tylenol.
Does the punishment fit the infraction? (If an infraction was truly commited) "Great liars are also great magicians"
"The victor will never be asked if he told the truth."
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Duchess
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I get your point, Dae...
Depending on how TOS is handled, it could very well turn into a griefer tool. We've seen it happen with everything else...
I will NOT get into if I agree or disagree..
But, being in a position numerous times over the years to not only execute TOS mandates but to create new ones.. I do believe There needs to set an "official" outline of how violations are handled. For instance, in most places I have worked with, we would have something along a 3 Strike Outline..
Violation 1: Verbal Reminder of TOS and a Request to STOP Immediately
Violation 2: Formal Reminder of the first Violation with a Warning that the next time.. KONK.
Violation 3: BuhBye (sometimes for a period of 24 hours.. others forever.. depending on the severity of the issue)
Of course, this would need to be tweaked a bit to work in the There environment.. as we have so many issues... like buhbye to VC, buhbye to event hosting, buhbye to signs, buhbye to the entire service.. etc etc.
ANYWAYYYYYYYYYY.... I am NOT going to comment on what happened to start this. But, I agree, Dae... if something isn't set up, it could get ugly quickly. Especially now that it has been brought public so that the Griefer Inclined can jump on it and "use" it. *sigh* A naive girl can be infatuated with a knight,
but only a woman can love the man inside the armor.
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BamaBabydoll
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Turn WS vc back on!
I have heard much worse than Watersigns language or attitude in There with nothing being done about it. Because he is outspoken and has a very strong opinion does not mean he should be condemned.
I am behind ya water, this system of reporting needs to be addressed and fixed.  All hail Queen Mackie!
Subliminal message: The Lair calls, come to Bama...
(passing popcorn  )
Basking in my ignorance, now I am blissfully unaware. It is the best way to lead a drama free life
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JARRETT
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And you people have a problem with this?!?!
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Daemona
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I don't think anyone shoudl have a part of the game cut off to them without due process and after a burden of proof has been met.
For me this has nothing to do with who it is just the fact that a bunch of ppl can get together and get him punished without proof is pretty scary. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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eekabeep
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April 2003
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Re: Just how much POWER does the MAB have? Reply
Daemona-
This had nothing to do with the MAB.
It was information gathered by CS. (customer service)
If you feel you need further clarification on this topic please email me, as it is not appropriate for me to comment on this further.
-Lee
Community Manager of There Inc.
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customer service investigated. it's procedure in all kinds of games. i'm surprised they even needed 10 people, all you need is 1 person upset from your actions and it's probable you'll get the same result. this is how the internet works sillies. it's just a game after all. 
dae, you are just looking silly trying to stir up drama. 
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eekabeep
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| Quote | Re: Punishing members on heresay & without due process.
(by Lyekka)
It's what *I* said that discounts the issue.
The issue was never taken forward any further than gathering a list of names of people who wanted to add their voice to the complaint. The email was NEVER sent. Therefore there was never any instance of a group of avatars "ganging up" on someone and There listening to them.
This is the point I'm trying to make everyone realise, because they all seem to be jumping on the wrong boat here. THIS NEVER HAPPENED.
Now I agree, it would be nice to know exactly how they DO enforce their TOS for such issues, but that's exactly why it was suggested to involve the MAB - to find out exactly what this information was. So on all other points raised about proof of breach by voice, and enforcement of TOS, I'm agreed. |
another nugget.
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Ariadne
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If all it took was 1 person to report a member to get them permanently moderated, there is a danger that people are going to get punished just because someone had a grievance against them and thought they would see what reporting them to There for an imaginary offence would achieve. VERY dangerous..This reminds me of an episode I had with Yahoo - I upset someone on a Yahoo group once and within days I had an email from Yahoo saying I'd apparently violated their TOS and if I did it (what??) again I would have my account deactivated. Imagine how I'd have felt if they had just deactivated it on ONE person's word, since I hadn't even done anything to warrant it in the first place.
There should definitely have a "xx strikes and you are out" system. and WS should have had an email warning him of this. I think it sucks incredibly that he didn't know anything of it until he called for Help. "Cake or Death?" ~ Eddie Izzard
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Daemona
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Drama would be if i got all caught up in WS's behavior or the fact that Snark DID send the email out to garner support for this action. Like I said to WS I can't even guess what the other people who got the email did with it. I just saw it as ganging up. Did I go to the forums on Oct. 25 and complain abot it? NO because people are people and will do stupid stuff all the time. (Hey I do like 5 or 6 stupid things a day.)
No this is not about the drama that noone else can seem to get off of. This is about the policies or lack thereof. Can we PLEASE stick to that? I so do not care two snits what anyone did up to the point that There decided to punish someone with no evidence in a very permanent manner. For me this is about POLICY not DRAMA. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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Sugarme
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It does take one 1 person to get someone permanently moderated. But now I'm talking about if you had a convo with them not on vc but typing. You would have the chat IM and you just need to submit that to There and there you go. But now on vc its a different story. There is no way of telling what a person said or not said. Just needed to say that. hehe You swept me off my feet that very first night, and I haven't been the same since.
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eekabeep
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HAHA keep going dae.
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Vanno
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personally, ive never had a problem with watersign that sucks you got banned and ill offer any help you need to get back in just tell me where to sign up http://vanno.thereinperson.com
If I was to suffer, let it continue. One day a blessing will come.
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erowid
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if i hadnt seen/heard him say things that deserve such punishment i would be all over backing him. but, we all know he has said many things that warrent moderation on more than one occasion. We all know he has said nasty and uncalled for things to and about many avatars on many occasions and shows no sign of relenting. I agree, due process should be more fair and open, but in this case its pretty obvious he is a nasty & bitter little potty mouth. Heck, look at the signature he uses on his tu posts. I'm all for a fair and equitable treatment of offenders until proven guilty, but, he has been guilty of this same thing over and over again. If he cant keep his trap shut, i'm glad there inc is finally doing something about shutting him up. He has a mouth llike a sailor and a temper like a 4 year old. If i wasnt aware of the many times he has gone on personal rants littered with nasty words i shouldnt have to hear in an environment like this, i might think, hm, doesnt sound fair. but, thing is he IS guilty. He did say those things and many other even worse things. there is no debate about that. hell, i don't like some people in there, but have never resorted to using the words he does, heck, look at the transcript of a chat that he uses as his signature. yeah, oj simpson got his due process, but, it doesnt make him any less guilty. i will wait to jump on a bandwagon to defend someone when i think they arent guilty and really are being railroaded, but i have no doubt he got what he deserved. heck, and there have been plenty of witnesses to watersigns nasty little pottymouth. i'm not gonna lose any sleep over this one though.
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Duchess
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Hmmmmm.. has anyone considered that perhaps a staff person of some kind was present under a personal name? A naive girl can be infatuated with a knight,
but only a woman can love the man inside the armor.
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Troz
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Still, even if staff was there, I've heard TERRIBLE things that would make Watersign's little comment sound like child's play. This is all bull ****. What is There DOING???
WS, if you need any help at all just ask.
*sends an email out to the TU Posse* 
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Duchess
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True, Troz.. I *think*.
I can't say for sure, since I am "avoiding" what actually happened. LOL
Ya know tho... we kinda knew there would be "changes" made as we exited Beta...
Perhaps enforcing stuff like this is one of them...? A naive girl can be infatuated with a knight,
but only a woman can love the man inside the armor.
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Daemona
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I am all for There enforcing their TOS. I think this example only magnifies the need for a clear and concise set of steps that There will take to do so. We need to know the framework that we are operating within.
And eeka girl i am gonna spank your butt next time I see you in karuna! You know how I get stop egging me on or it's your butt I'm smacking! oooo I am gonna get you good too! Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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BOINCer
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| Quote (Troz @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:32 am) | Still, even if staff was there, I've heard TERRIBLE things that would make Watersign's little comment sound like child's play. This is all bull ****. What is There DOING???
WS, if you need any help at all just ask.
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Troz is correct. I've heard a lot worse from others, even some wemons have out done him. 'wow
I don't stay around if I hear something I don't like. I go back to my little house and cuddle up with Helen! Much more fun! hehe
Duchess could be right. He may have been reported which caused a There employee to attend the party and get the goods on him. Still, he should have been warned.
I'm not sure this is something that the TU_Posse could help with, it seems more like We_The_People should get involved, or There version of the ACLU. BOINCer, but you may call me Bo
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BamaBabydoll
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| Quote (BOINCer @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:45 am) | | I've heard a lot worse from others, even some wemons have out done him. 'wow |
HEY! Dont bring the wemons into this!
They are mute!
hehehehe All hail Queen Mackie!
Subliminal message: The Lair calls, come to Bama...
(passing popcorn )
Basking in my ignorance, now I am blissfully unaware. It is the best way to lead a drama free life
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Troz
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eewww Dae...I don't know how to take that... 
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BOINCer
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| Quote (Troz @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:52 am) | | eewww Dae...I don't know how to take that... |
I'm sure she is refering to popcorn! I mean what else could it be?  BOINCer, but you may call me Bo
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BOINCer
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| Quote (Daemona @ Nov. 06 2003, 12:04 pm) | I think you knew exactly how to take that  |
Is that the same thing that poked your eye out?
They can be dangerous!!  BOINCer, but you may call me Bo
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WaterSign
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| Quote (Daemona @ Nov. 06 2003, 9:46 am) | |
Dae, I appreciate the support even if it issss from you.
jonathan
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WaterSign
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| Quote (BamaBabydoll @ Nov. 06 2003, 10:45 am) | | I am behind ya water, this system of reporting needs to be addressed and fixed. |
Aww! I love you guys!
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WaterSign
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| Quote (Vanno @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:52 am) | | just tell me where to sign up |
Thanks, Vanno, you rule!
I'm not completely removed from the system yet, but I've permanently lost my voice priveledges. Permanently. I think that's a little severe, especially without warning or ANYTHING.
For support check out either my thread in Dislikes of Dae's in Bugs/Support.Both if you feel you have time to kill! You rule.
jonathan
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WaterSign
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| Quote (erowid @ Nov. 06 2003, 12:16 pm) | | if i hadnt seen/heard him say things that deserve such punishment i would be all over backing him. but, blah, blah, blah... |
Who are you?
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WaterSign
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| Quote (BOINCer @ Nov. 06 2003, 1:45 pm) | | Quote (Troz @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:32 am) | Still, even if staff was there, I've heard TERRIBLE things that would make Watersign's little comment sound like child's play. This is all bull ****. What is There DOING???
WS, if you need any help at all just ask.
*sends an email out to the TU Posse* |
Troz is correct. I've heard a lot worse from others, even some wemons have out done him. 'wow
I don't stay around if I hear something I don't like. I go back to my little house and cuddle up with Helen! Much more fun! hehe
Duchess could be right. He may have been reported which caused a There employee to attend the party and get the goods on him. Still, he should have been warned.
I'm not sure this is something that the TU_Posse could help with, it seems more like We_The_People should get involved, or There version of the ACLU. |
I've got the logs. Nary a There-Employee to be found. A few anti-WaterSign MAB mebers though.
jonathan
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Spliff
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Since There actually charges people to use its service, I believe it definitely needs to handle infringements with due process. Due to this business model, its lack of due process would reflect poor customer service. I have no idea what actually happened in this circumstance, but that's my $.02
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evankirk
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Someone back a couple pages mentioned There staff posing as *us*. I know for a fact that they do indeed do that. I dont know what happened in WS case in regards to what he said, but I do know that There gets very clandestine sometimes, even to the point of a form of "stalking".
Now, I only know WS from these forums, but I have always respected the fact that he speaks his mind, regardless of the fallout. Having never seen him in world, it appears to me that from what Im hearing from you guys, someone at There has made an example out of you WS withouth due process. There 4 All - Community Journal
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WaterSign
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| Quote (Spliff @ Nov. 06 2003, 7:03 pm) | | but that's my $.02 |
Spliff,
Coming from you that is worth MUCH much more than a mere 2 cents. I've got to say that I respect you more and more every day, particularly with your own demonstration of due process, for which I am still grateful.
jonathan
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bedrava
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Edit: Although, I've got to say, they would be worth millions posted on the official forums...
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c5studio
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I don't know the nature of the incident that went on. but toprocecute and pass judgement ona member with NO proff and onlythe word of serveral irrate members.. that is just wrong.
It shocks me There would go so far as to put limits on a member based on so little. I've witnessed far worse abuse, WITH documentation and There's stance has perpetualy been, there's nothing they can do, or moreover they choose to do nothing.
I don't see much much of a difference between this and a group of people conspire to remove a member. So this only shows me there's nothing to stop a "mafia"-style grief hit on an individual. Proof and truth should be the defining factor.. Hearsay and rumor should carry no weight.
I'm disgusted that WS's membership privileges were removed without evidence or a chance to respond to accusations. If this is truly the work of the MAB then somethng is seriously wrong withthe system c5studio
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Ketae
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I agree complete with c5. No member should ever have a paid for service stripped of them without due process. And ESPECIALLY with mere hear-say.
Using poor/false documentation with hearsay, should by no means whatsoever, be enough to strip a member of a service that in many cases is paid for.
If only a few members can 'gang-up' against a person they dislike, and have that person punished without ANY hard evidence whatsoever, then it quite frankly sickens me.
From what I've gleaned from all the forum threads, what There did was wrong. I'm going to have to support WaterSign's position on this. "Great liars are also great magicians"
"The victor will never be asked if he told the truth."
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Sean_Anthony
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There is a simple way to not hear something you don't want to hear, its called ignore. I have never sought to bring 'There' into any disputes or things Ive heard including homophobic and racial slurs. I feel we should be allowed to speak our minds even if its only to make ourselves look stupid. im saddened this was just stripped from a person without due process. Not knowing the specifics I can not comment further. yet , yes people could get together and have someone banned they don't like. very sad.
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WaterSign
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| Quote (Ketae @ Nov. 06 2003, 8:19 pm) | | From what I've gleaned from all the forum threads, what There did was wrong. I'm going to have to support WaterSign's position on this. |
You rock. Best way to do this is to either write to abuse@there.com in outrage or post it on the forums.
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Lynn Minmei
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the ignore feature does not mute voice chat though Sean  "Life is only what we choose to make it, let's just take it, let us be free...
We can find the glory we all dream of... and with our love... we can win"
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JARRETT
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Watersign, we have had our discussions here in the forums and you seem quite intelligent, but man, when I have been around you in world, you are so negative and you do stretch the limits of common decency by design. If you were not warned before they took your privlages, then that is wrong and they should be restored, but right now this is a one sided story, also to be considered.???
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WaterSign
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| Quote (Lynn Minmei @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:21 pm) | | the ignore feature does not mute voice chat though Sean |
LOL! Yes. Yes it does. I thought you were smart, Lynn!
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WaterSign
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| Quote (JARRETT @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:28 pm) | | Watersign, we have had our discussions here in the forums and you seem quite intelligent, but man, when I have been around you in world, you are so negative and you do stretch the limits of common decency by design. If you were not warned before they took your privlages, then that is wrong and they should be restored, but right now this is a one sided story, also to be considered.??? |
I'll tell you what. When There sends me information regarding why I was moderated, etc. I'll post it allll here. They'll likely give me a good explaination as to why they decided not to warn me either.
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Shmoo
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WS, you have my support as well. I'll pay a little visit to the official forums...
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Tansy
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It makes no sense to do something like this without a warning first. Something weird going on, for certain.
Almost like someone has it in for you, but not sure from where. I'd hate to believe that There is reacting to someone's complaint without first investigating. In fact, it concerns Dae and she hasn't even been contacted. You investigate, you make a first warning...then other supplementary actions. Not a straight ban like that.
WS, you've got my support.
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Lynn Minmei
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| Quote (WaterSign @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:18 pm) | | Quote (Lynn Minmei @ Nov. 06 2003, 11:21 pm) | | the ignore feature does not mute voice chat though Sean |
LOL! Yes. Yes it does. I thought you were smart, Lynn!
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ok I was wrong... I didn't know. I don't even use the thing. "Life is only what we choose to make it, let's just take it, let us be free...
We can find the glory we all dream of... and with our love... we can win"
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Troz
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'hmm...I'm very concerned about the thought of There employees 'stalking' us while pretending to be normal users. While I fully support the employees' right to have personal avatars, using them to act as Big Brother is just wrong in my opinion. This DEFINITELY deserves a deeper investigation...
*calls up The Caldera-Sun Times*
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evankirk
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Already on it little guy. There 4 All - Community Journal
http://there4all.thereinperson.com
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Troz
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little?...who you callin little???
I can't wait to hear what  There gives us about this...
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evankirk
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Well, something about the whole thing is a lil fishy. Might take a little time to find out what the reason behind it is. There 4 All - Community Journal
http://there4all.thereinperson.com
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Troz
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Did you say Fishy?
< http://xgenstudios.com/fishy/index.htm >
OK, totally  ya'll...I'm sorry, but I couldn't help it.
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evankirk
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HAH! You are a very odd boy there Troz. There 4 All - Community Journal
http://there4all.thereinperson.com
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WaterSign
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| Quote (Tansy @ Nov. 07 2003, 12:42 am) | | WS, you've got my support. |
Thanks Tansy!
Small update for everyone. Lee has issued a little statement about violation of TOS etc., etc., and then says... Oh, hell here it is, actually...
"WaterSign-
I have reports from two "There Employees" that witnessed, in fact, heard you using language expressly prohibited in our Terms of Service (TOS), < http://www.there.com/behavior.html. > In addition, I have personally addressed similar behavior in the forums, wherein your postings were in violation of our TOS.
The first incident is approximately one month old and documented on your account. At that time, your Voice Chat privilege was removed. You contacted There Customer Support and someone mistakenly reactivated your voice privileges. The second documented incident occurred quite recently and again involved use of language in violation of our TOS.
As a result of the third incident, you received an email directly from me related to your forum posts. I copied the Helper that originally removed your Voice Chat and we have now permanently removed this privilege. This action is a direct result of your continued use of inappropriate language, in violation of the TOS, despite our warnings.
Our behavior guidelines also reads:
"We will do our best to judge all individuals and actions based on their own merits and in context. We reserve the right to moderate the activities in our community for any reason. Ultimately, the use of the service is a privilege, not a right, and those privileges can be revoked at the discretion of There, Inc.. We may elect at our sole discretion to monitor some, all, or no areas of There for adherence to these Guidelines or other There rules that may be updated from time to time."
If we confirm any similar behavior in the future, we will take swift remedial action which may include the permanent suspension of your account.
I sincerely hope you understand the seriousness of this type of behavior and you move forward to be a productive and positive impact on the culture and community in There."
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While it is true that Levi sent me a "warning" regarding a forum post, he did so after I'd been moderated. So, as I see it, there were no actual pre-moderation warnings. I've e-mailed him about it, asking him to cite the supposed warnings.
Funny stuff, huh?
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eekabeep
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this policy is held by many other mmorpgs and it works very well. From what I've seen and heard, I think they did a fantastic job in fixing the situation hehehe
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WaterSign
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LOL! How old are you Eekabeep?
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Oz11
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There is a little full of themselves eh?
"Ultimately, the use of the service is a privilege, not a right, and those privileges can be revoked at the discretion of There, Inc.. "
Nothing like making a customer feel special. Makes me feel like the ol Microsoft "we own your soul" TOS.
Unless they provide evidence I think its all moot and people just saying whatever they like about whoever they like, logs don't really help anything anyway since probly 80% of them are faked. They should add some sort of encryption to logs, so that you can't tamper with them and There can make sure that they're real logs. And wheres the damn subtitles for voice chat? That'd help with matters concerning voice chat, or not. *shrugs* meh. "Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad
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Daemona
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So you had 2 instances in which you moderated for voice violations although youwere never infomred. That is just retarded. that's like unplugging your kids playstation for punishment and not telling them you did it or why. How does this curb the behavior if ppl aren't being told thatthey are being moderated?
Then the 3rd incident was not even on voice it was in the forums.  How is an apple an orange? Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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WaterSign
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Yeah, it's pretty ridiculous. Obviously if I had received a warning of any sort, I'd be more judgemental on how I express myself.
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digital_signal_X
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Moderations appear on the Profile of the user. The TOS specifically states they do not have to tell you when you're being moderated. The behavior persisted despite previous moderations. You knew this was at risk if you persisted. Case closed. Don't confuse notification and fairness with having to pay the price for your actions. 
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WaterSign
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| Quote (digital_signal_X @ Nov. 07 2003, 4:52 pm) | | Moderations appear on the Profile of the user. |
Nope. They don't. Check.
Obviously, ladies and gentlemen, DSX and his ####-buddy think this is a fair system and should remain in place.
I had no idea I'd ever been moderated and wouldn't even be told if I had not asked.
Who thinks this is fair?
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Sean_Anthony
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What faulty logic.
How would he know he is moderated. If they didn't
inform him. This is rather disturbing. I am still curious
whta was said. As stated before Ive heard members of
this forum say things that were better suited for an x rating then a pg 13.
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WaterSign
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The issue has been resolved much to my satisfaction. There were external factors that seem to have gobbled up the warnings. I want to thank everyone for the support and also There Customer support, particularly Levi Jones who went out of his way to make sure this came to a proper conclusion.
Again, thanks all!
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Daemona
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DSX your answer concerns me for several reasons and i would like to politely discuss it with you.
| Quote | | The TOS specifically states they do not have to tell you when you're being moderated. |
While this is the current TOS that does not mean it can't be amended. Just stating the fact that it is TOs does not address the core issue. The core issue is this: Is moderation meant to be punishment or disciplinary? Many may confuse the two but I know you are smart enough to see where I am going with this.
Punishment has no concern for the future behavior of the punished. it is simply a retaliation. A sock in the mouth when someone calls your mom a bad name. It is reactionary and ultimately does not serve any greater purpose than revenge.
Discipline is an act that seeks to modify a specific behavior. Limitations are imposed, privilages taken away, and actions are slanted to affect a desired outcome.
By not notifying members who have been moderated There shows us that they don't care one wit about affecting any changes in the user's bahavior. Do you see what I am getting at?
| Quote | | Don't confuse notification and fairness with having to pay the price for your actions. |
So is that the slant you want us to read from this? that we have to walk on eggshells around everyone lest some prissy prude report us and we not even be informed about it? If there is a problem with an action I am doing I'd like to be notified. Not treated like a criminal.
You know there is no love lost between WS and I. But I can focus on teh mechanations of the whoel thing and see where they need fixing. Let's get off the issue of what he did and focus on teh issue of how There handles these things. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
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evankirk
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I pulled WaterSigns profile, and didnt see anything. Does it only appear to the user? *shrug*
Im glad you got everything worked out, but I am concerned that if what DSX says is true, that is a little like branding. Surely its only visible to the person in question and not to anyone viewing the profile. There 4 All - Community Journal
http://there4all.thereinperson.com
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Daemona
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over in official it's being said that now not even the user can view their own moderationhistory. OOOO those sneaky backstabbers! Lousy truckers. Sin like you mean it!
"I love the life but I never sold my soul" {Kid Rock}
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/mafioso/pics.html
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SilkyD
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| Quote (Lynn Minmei @ Nov. 06 2003, 10:21 pm) | | the ignore feature does not mute voice chat though Sean |
It actually does, Lynn! There's a particular someone that is being brought up in this forum ( cough, cough) that I had to use this on the other day. Oh, the peace it brought me and suddenly those of us who were chatting could continue doing so without the horrible version of Comfortably Numb that was previously heard.
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Troz
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| Quote (Daemona @ Nov. 08 2003, 8:56 am) | | over in official it's being said that now not even the user can view their own moderationhistory. OOOO those sneaky backstabbers! Lousy truckers. |
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athena_m
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i don't understand why the offended person felt the need to report the language to There in the first place. a simple solution, if you do not like what you are hearing, is to turn your speakers off or go somewhere else. i jokingly say i have delicate ears, which i do. i have left more than a party or two because i didn't like the language or subject matter, but i don't feel the need to keep others from expressing themselves in whatever fashion they like. this is america afterall.
as far as There permanently taking away vc, i think that is beyond harsh. and to do so without good evidence is more than unfair. When life hands you lemons, stick them in your bra---it couldn't hurt, it might help!
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Ava
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| Quote (Daemona @ Nov. 06 2003, 10:44 am) | Drama would be if i got all caught up in WS's behavior or the fact that Snark DID send the email out to garner support for this action. Like I said to WS I can't even guess what the other people who got the email did with it. I just saw it as ganging up. Did I go to the forums on Oct. 25 and complain abot it? NO because people are people and will do stupid stuff all the time. (Hey I do like 5 or 6 stupid things a day.)
No this is not about the drama that noone else can seem to get off of. This is about the policies or lack thereof. Can we PLEASE stick to that? I so do not care two snits what anyone did up to the point that There decided to punish someone with no evidence in a very permanent manner. For me this is about POLICY not DRAMA. |
I have to agree with Dae. It's not about the content of WS's chat, it's about what There did to punish him and how they went about it. Granted, it IS only a "game", but it should be played fairly by all parties involved. Furthermore, if someone is being annoying, you kindly ask him to cease that behavior before going off and running to Mommy and Daddy. At least that's how most adults handle situations like this. I, for one, think the TOS, in some instances, are too cut-and-dry.
....my fellow Thereians, we need a community BY the people, OF the people and FOR the people! Ask not what There, Inc. can do for you, but what you can do for There, Inc.....I have a dream....why can't we all just get along?....Tonight, I'm gonna party like it's 1999.... "....what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it."
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Sin like you mean it!