Perma-ban hearing - discussion

[vauge]

An addition to the rules has been posted - please see the forum rules thread.

Moderator Perma-ban hearing.

This thread is to open discussion of this new process.

[Korimyr the Rat]

It seems solid enough to me, but I can't see anything particularly worth discussing among non-Moderators.

It's good that this was posted publically, however, in the interests of transparency. Knowing how the system works generally prevents accusations of moderator bias.

[Tashah]

Originally Posted by Korimyr the Rat

It seems solid enough to me, but I can't see anything particularly worth discussing among non-Moderators.

It's good that this was posted publically, however, in the interests of transparency. Knowing how the system works generally prevents accusations of moderator bias.

Hi Korimyr,
The Moderator Team here at Debate Politics has devised the Moderator Perma-ban Hearing (MPH) process with the intent of delivering due process and eliminating any perceptions of moderator bias. This is a Team process, and the particular Moderator who initiates this process is excluded from both the deliberations and the vote. In many ways, this process is weighted in favor of the accused.

All member comments are welcomed and appreciated!
Tashah

[jallman]

Originally Posted by Tashah

Hi Korimyr,
The Moderator Team here at Debate Politics has devised the Moderator Perma-ban Hearing (MPH) process with the intent of delivering due process and eliminating any perceptions of moderator bias. This is a Team process, and the particular Moderator who initiates this process is excluded from both the deliberations and the vote. In many ways, this process is weighted in favor of the accused.

All member comments are welcomed and appreciated!
Tashah

I couldnt agree more with the sentiment that the process is weighted in favor of the accuse. Removing the accusing mod from the process definitely eliminates most basis for moderator bias. Thanks to you guys for continued vigilance and interest in impartiality and fairness.

[tecoyah]

Looks very fair, and well thought out. If you dont mind terribly I would like to bring a few of your Ideas to the attention of those I work with. Thanx for the hard work folks

[Apostle13]

I don't rightly perceive that removing the accusing mod from judgmental decisions favors more the accused. Who can say or know the behind the scenes goings on in the hood. It would seem to level the bias in fair form, as I do agree it is well and carefully thought out. Implementing this change speaks good volumes to your alls commitment toward proper and fair moderation... Keep up the good work team... And thanks!

[KCConservative]

Excellent idea. Fair, impartial, thorough. Good job, vauge.

[cherokee]

Good idea.....

Can I be first?....

[akyron]

It certainly seems to be a well thought out process.

Question:
How often to people get banned?
The only one I ever noticed getting banned was Batman and occasionally Champs when he loses his cool.

[Simon W. Moon]

Originally Posted by akyron

It certainly seems to be a well thought out process.

Question:
How often to people get banned?
The only one I ever noticed getting banned was Batman and occasionally Champs when he loses his cool.

Depends on who you count as people. Do spammers count? If so, then fairly regularly. If we only count folks who attempt to use the forum for it's intended purpose, then not so often.

There're a few score usernames that have been banned. Several of those are folks w/ more than one username (some of them w/ 3 or more names).
Most of the list are folks you've prob'ly never heard of because they were caught spamming quickly. If I come in and find five identical messages in different forums all pointing to your website and these are your only posts to DP, you'll get a summary ban and an email explaining our policy on advertising as well as an opportunity to contact vauge to set up an ad account.

Here's a small sampling of banning reasons provided in account notes:

spamming
Created another user
spamming
spamming
Rule #12. Multiple accounts - Multiple accounts of the same user will not be tolerated and you will be banned.**
spamming
Posting personal information on another board member.
Spamspamspam
double user
sock puppet
multiple accounts
already banned...trying to come back in
Troll and sock
Duplicate usernames, email to be reinstated
Duplicate usernames, email to be reinstated

There're less than a dozen folks who have temporary suspensions at this moment