Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Hello Folks, The SASS Wire has the ability to track warning points. So far, they have rarely been used. They will be assigned when a forum user posts in a manner that is forbidden by the Guidelines. Only the user, the Administrator, and Moderators can see any Warning Points assessed against a user’s account. This includes registered Guests as well as Members. Warning points are assessed in the following manner. Also listed are the potential ramifications of accruing points: Our focus will be on stopping rudeness, not on assigning points when someone inadvertently does something that is prohibited by the Guidelines. A common example of a inadvertent mistake is a Guest selling in the Classified Forum. 1 point per infraction unless it's egregious, like; threats, offensive rants or extreme behavior. That would warrant 3 points and then an automatic "Time Out" 3 points = 3 month Time Out 4 points = 4 month Time Out 5 points = Banned Indefinitely 6 points = Permanent Ban, this is only likely after a member has had an indefinite ban reversed. NOTES: The term “Time Out” equates to “Loss of Privileges”. A warning point will be automatically removed after 365 days. An indefinite ban may only be reversed by writing SASS Headquarters. They will contact the Moderators to reach a consensus on the Banned Wire user’s potential reinstatement. Any Moderator may assign warning points. They will frequently ask the others for opinions on the transgression. The Guidelines are viewed when a member Registers and a copy can be read using the following link. https://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?/topic/264105-sass-forum-guidelines/ A ban or Time Out may be given without any Warning Points or less than the listed number for some infractions. Examples are physically threatening another member or multiple PM Warnings before the WP system was implemented. This thread will be unpinned after approximately a month and a locked copy will be retained on the FAQ page. Please ask questions here and any modifications approved by the Moderators will be included in the locked copy. Regards, The Moderating Team PS Changes to the OP are in red. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 So, these are 'forever' points then? What I mean-is after a period of time, the points don't 'drop-off'. OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 OLG, See my post in this pinned thread in the Saloon regarding durations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Can a first time offender apply for a diversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Dantankerous said: Can a first time offender apply for a diversion? Most folks get a friendly PM to let them know they made a mistake before they would get a point. Maybe more than one PM. Heck, everybody makes mistakes. I have and I am a Mod now. This system is more for habitual shirkers, malcontents and "stirrers of the pot". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Junky Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Warning: Don't drink and post..........lol 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Cowboy Junky said: Warning: Don't drink and post..........lol That should be a bumper sticker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Howdy, Welllllll sounds like trouble.... Or we could make some bucks with 'Don't drink and Post' stickers. Best CR ps Im in fer ten or so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 OR-'Don't post before COFFEE'........ OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) I fixed the link on the OP. Lesson learned. Always use the little link box for inks. I wrote this elsewhere; then, copied and pasted. I removed all of the posts about the link to streamline the thread. Edited September 24, 2017 by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Link problem resolved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Eye Jim Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 7:53 AM, Cowboy Junky said: Warning: Don't drink and post..........lol In an old Network Admin mail list I was a member of we called it "Posting While Intoxicated" or PWI. It got to a point where folks would regualrly label their stuff PWI before even starting off on the rant so that those that didn't want to read them could skip them. I found them mostly funny myself... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Am I correct that the warning point "box or whatever" only shows up if you have 1 or more? I checked one of my old posts and didn't see any warning points boxes on the left side under my avatar and I'm hoping stupidity in and of itself is not a reason for one cheyenne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi CR, Thank you for mentioning this. I do not see where you have a Warning Point field under your avatar. It was there in the past (pre the "big change"), ie. visible to Moderators and the individual. I know this as several people posted asking about it. I even tested on Titus, then removed the WP. I just gave a Warning Point last week. In the WP window, I could text a message to the Moderators and the "lucky recipient." I hope they got the messages. Unfortunately, the WP reason showed as SPAM, which was not what I selected. So, I'm not sure if it the WP process is "bug free." Shall I use you as a test subject? I just looked at that individual and the WP shows, to me, on his profile, not under his avatar. Regards, AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 give it a go--I'm always ready to be a test subject cheyenne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Can we call them "demerits" instead of warning points? Seems more appropriate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Quote Can we call them "demerits" instead of warning points? Seems more appropriate. Does it really matter what the infractions are called unless one has earned one or more because of their manner? warning - serving to warn, advise, caution demerit - a mark against a person for misconduct or deficiency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 BTW, you bash a Moderator, you may just get a three-month time out with no notice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcolt 14205L Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hi Allie i haven’t received any of these points and I’m feeling a little left out. Can I have some? longcolt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 What, no double secret probation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 1 hour ago, longcolt 14205L said: Hi Allie i haven’t received any of these points and I’m feeling a little left out. Can I have some? longcolt Don't tempt me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 said: What, no double secret probation? I'll reserve that for Moderator bashers. It's just BAM, BYE BYE without notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Reality 101 I believe the first line of action is a person's description listed above their avatar Then the warning I for one ask please don't name them demerits. I got so many of those every week in grade school it ain't funny. Got them on Friday, had to be signed by a parent and returned Monday. Even got one for failing to take a test, I was sick that day??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Smoken D said: Reality 101 I believe the first line of action is a person's description listed above their avatar Then the warning I for one ask please don't name them demerits. I got so many of those every week in grade school it ain't funny. Got them on Friday, had to be signed by a parent and returned Monday. Even got one for failing to take a test, I was sick that day??? Having a description above your avatar is a term of endearment. Black Harris gave me mine. He also named Utah Bob as The Man. There is nothing derogatory there. I've given those names to people who wrote me that they didn't like them. So, I immediately removed them. Shall I remove yours? I can't even remember why I gave it to you. PM me, if you like. I can identify with the grade school thing. One day, I was late for Kindergarten. The teacher shook me in front of the class. Sheesh, she was a tyrant. Her name was Miss Blizzard. After all, what 5 year old walks to school alone. My mother took me. I'd have liked to see her try to shake my mother. First grade was even worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Having a description above your avatar is a term of endearment. Black Harris gave me mine. He also named Utah Bob as The Man. There is nothing derogatory there. I've given those names to people who wrote me that they didn't like them. So, I immediately removed them. Shall I remove yours? I can't even remember why I gave it to you. PM me, if you like. I can identify with the grade school thing. One day, I was late for Kindergarten. The teacher shook me in front of the class. Sheesh, she was a tyrant. Her name was Miss Blizzard. After all, what 5 year old walks to school alone. My mother took me. I'd have liked to see her try to shake my mother. First grade was even worse. Mine is my term of endearment given to me by one of my most loved and favorite gals, Ms. Allie Mo And I'm so glad you don't remember the reason why With me of course it had to do with joking around, a bit of a devilish thing as I recall. Ahh demerits the memories we have and of course my endearment may stay forever. So don't be sad! Edited October 11, 2017 by Smoken D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 7:33 PM, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: BTW, you bash a Moderator, you may just get a three-month time out with no notice. That should be a permanent ban, IMO! OLG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: That should be a permanent ban, IMO! OLG You couldn't have made a more heart-warming post unless it had a kitty photo in it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Can I use my massive stack of accumulated (and now useless) Rank Points to pay of my (as yet unearned) Warning Points? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Just a note to bring this thread up again. It seems that some folks didn't read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Warning points are bad?! Now y’all tell me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 9/22/2017 at 4:27 PM, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Hello Folks, The SASS Wire has the ability to track warning points. So far, they have rarely been used. They will be assigned when a forum user posts in a manner that is forbidden by the Guidelines. Only the user, the Administrator, and Moderators can see any Warning Points assessed against a user’s account. This includes registered Guests as well as Members. Warning points are assessed in the following manner. Also listed are the potential ramifications of accruing points: Our focus will be on stopping rudeness, not on assigning points when someone inadvertently does something that is prohibited by the Guidelines. A common example of a inadvertent mistake is a Guest selling in the Classified Forum. 1 point per infraction unless it's egregious, like; threats, offensive rants or extreme behavior. That would warrant 3 points and then an automatic "Time Out" 3 points = 3 month Time Out 4 points = 4 month Time Out 5 points = Banned Indefinitely 6 points = Permanent Ban, this is only likely after a member has had an indefinite ban reversed. NOTES: The term “Time Out” equates to “Loss of Privileges”. A warning point will be automatically removed after 365 days. An indefinite ban may only be reversed by writing SASS Headquarters. They will contact the Moderators to reach a consensus on the Banned Wire user’s potential reinstatement. Any Moderator may assign warning points. They will frequently ask the others for opinions on the transgression. The Guidelines are viewed when a member Registers and a copy can be read using the following link. https://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?/topic/264105-sass-forum-guidelines/ A ban or Time Out may be given without any Warning Points or less than the listed number for some infractions. Examples are physically threatening another member or multiple PM Warnings before the WP system was implemented. This thread will be unpinned after approximately a month and a locked copy will be retained on the FAQ page. Please ask questions here and any modifications approved by the Moderators will be included in the locked copy. Regards, The Moderating Team PS Changes to the OP are in red. 2 hours ago, Matthew Duncan said: Warning points are bad?! Now y’all tell me! Well when I was a Moderator/Administrator they would be removed in 365 days (there's a setting for that). I have one that is over two-years old. So, If you don't hear from me again... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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