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Payaso said:If they continue to tick me off like said, the permanent ban becomes a possibility.
Freddy said:In what situations would a temporary / short-term ban be needed?
In what situations would a permanent ban be needed?
I think I'm kind of on the crowd if you need to get banned, it shouldn't be for a temporary thing. Obviously something has been done to warrant a ban. To be honest I don't know. Maybe, just maybe, a temp ban for someone having a bad day that caused them to act out of character?In what situations would a temporary / short-term ban be needed?
In what situations would a permanent ban be needed?
Makes sense - why a member can’t quietly or agree to take a break until they’re ready to come back is beyond me.Temp bans are easier than placing moderator approval on their posts (which is another option for problem members). Having to sift their each post and decide where it should be public or not just creates more work for us, takes time away from us posting and enjoying the community. I'd rather just temp ban them and give everyone a break until they come back.
Makes sense - why a member can’t quietly or agree to take a break until they’re ready to come back is beyond me.
@Nebulous suggested talking it out. So I’m wondering why anyone would go as far to disrespect a site owner’s wishes if they were to suggest taking a break for a bit, and get to the point of needing to be temp banned in the first place.Yep, temporary bans don't always work. Some people come back and cause problems because they thrive on conflict and drama.
@Nebulous suggested talking it out. So I’m wondering why anyone would go as far to disrespect a site owner’s wishes if they were to suggest taking a break for a bit, and get to the point of needing to be temp banned in the first place.
I’m suggesting the member in question to have an immature attitude, rather than the site owner.That because "talking it out" failed and that's where the temporary ban which forces a member to take a break or be put in time out was put into place.
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