Harassment Policy Change

I'm... actually excited about this.
Now I don't have to worry about getting a harassment change when we call out idiocy on the forums. :<

<a href="/users/Dragon" id="userinfo_Dragon_1"><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/icons/gold.gif" border="0">Dragon</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_Dragon_1', '<center><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/avatars/pra/spivonodre.png"><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/icons/gold.gif"><strong>Dragon</strong><br />Member<br /><strong>Name</strong>: white caiman<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 544<br /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/goldaccount.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/plushie_platinum.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/beanbag_crystal.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_cards_copper.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_tile_coll1.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_polar.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_bubble_consecutive.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script>, I'm going to assume that you didn't read the news post.

#1 - If you feel like you're being harassed, you can <strong>block</strong> that user. And not see anything they're saying. IE: Not be harassed.

Then if they continue to skirt the blocking and find ways to harass them, you report it to a User Admin, who will investigate, and hand out warnings/freezings.

Horrible idea, only going to let idiots who enjoy annoying people and ruining the site keep going when they should be IP banned. Harassing people is in my opinion on of the worst rules to break. Other then hacking maybe, at least other forms of breaking the rules don't make subeta feel like a horrible place and never come back for the victims of the loser. Not that I've had problems, but some can't defend themselves, particularly younger players.

<a href="/users/WinterFae" id="userinfo_WinterFae_1"><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/icons/gold.gif" border="0">WinterFae</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_WinterFae_1', '<center><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/avatars/wet/frifropifr.png"><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/icons/gold.gif"><strong>WinterFae</strong><br />Member<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Your Resident Sea Beastie<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 741<br /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_cards_copper.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/beanbag_crystal.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/plushie_platinum.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/goldaccount.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/rswar_phoenix.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_bubble_consecutive.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script> - No, we're saying that it's not our place to determine what "harassment" is. If someone is harassing you, you report it to a User Admin, and THEN we will look into it.

Cannae see their posts?
I love you guys for that<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />

So doesnt this basically say to bullys its okay to get your fun harassing people online, because we arent going to warn or freeze you for it..

Out of sight, out of mind. If blocking is the option you suggest, it works for me. I have only ever had to block one person here, and it worked like a charm!

I don't like the idea of not being able to see their posts. Granted it will be awesome 90% of the time, what if they're the ones posting actual decent content, like previews fof example?

I tihnk it would be nice if a blocked users post just showed up as minimized. So we can just skim over if we so desire, but can open it up and see what it is if we want.

Thanks Keith....Working Hard to keep us happy...

Wow, this is nice. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />

...alright. Thanks for the update. ^^; And thanks for extending it to the Forums...

haha that's brilliant. :^D

<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Also, when you block a user you will no longer be able to read their forum posts, see their posts on the shoutbox, or see them in other various parts of the site.</blockquote>

that is awesome.
thankyou (:

Erm.... okay then... can't wait to see what happens! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />

I had a run in with this once and I still felt it wasn't my fault. Anyway, thanks. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />

If you block a user, that means that you don't want to see their content.

The other user, should still be able to see what you're posting, just not reply directly to it.

Not being able to see their forum posts anymore = awesome.

thanks keith...this should save a lot of people much hassle... <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

I think this is a good idea. c:

haven't had this problem, but it's good to know i have options for handling it.

i like it-the admins. should be working on bigger things than immature people throwing fits. i love the new system! <3

One more step towards independence for users and less work for UAs. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Thanks for keeping us posted. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />

Shouldn't you make it so the person couldn't see what you were doing instead of the other way around?

Then don't block them.

Hm, I don't know how I would feel if somebody was saying lies and nasty things about me on the forums/shoutbox, but I couldn't see it <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" />

Err.. Yay? I've never had to block anyone.

I haven't had this problem except once after I first started, but the information is good to know. Thanks.

Awesome. Glad this finally extended to include the forums.

Ooh, thank you for that. I haven't had a problem with it yet, but I am glad that if I ever do, it'll already have a solution.

Well, this could free up alot of admins time atleast for more important tasks, thanks for the update <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />