You Shouldn't Report Every Post That Offends You.

MiloBloom83

Whether or not other people report posts isn't a user call...it isn't *our* call...that's a message that needs to be communicated from the site PTB. From the various discussions I've had about this, I believe they actually *want* people to report posts. (Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that *I* want people to report every post that irks them...and I'm also not saying that *I* report every posts that irks me.)

What *I* want is some discernment on the other end of the process. Not every post that's reported should be strikeworthy. Or if it is, then the Community Guidelines (all hail) should be reconsidered. Or perhaps an application of context, or a consideration of the participants. Fine, maybe not for every single post, but if "user-since-Jan-2013: 27 posts" reports a post made by "user-since-Oct-2010: 1847 posts", perhaps they could take a step back and use some discretion.

Meh. I'm all out of damns to give.

^^This exactly. And the OP too. Those of us that have been here a while develop thick skin. Stick it out and you will too. It really sucks when johnny come lately whines and gets a good person who just might be a tad snarky their third strike.

AbbieZabba

I have found MFP forums to be witty, frank and informative. It's the fun and sarcastic humor that has drawn me in, allowing me to laugh at myself and the situation I have gotten myself into. I have learned tho; Haters are just gonna hate!

:flowerforyou:

BurtHuttz

And one shouldn't penalize every reported post.

fleur_de_lis19

I probably agree with you but... no way I'm reading all of that.

THIS

sm1zzle

I probably agree with you but... no way I'm reading all of that.

BellaFe

I think as soon as particular names are mentioned they automatically get a strike, ban, or warning. I think it's pretty unfair. Most of the time it's really funny. Also the people getting banned are some of the people that have the best advice. It really is a shame.

Yanicka1

Whether or not other people report posts isn't a user call...it isn't *our* call...that's a message that needs to be communicated from the site PTB. From the various discussions I've had about this, I believe they actually *want* people to report posts. (Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that *I* want people to report every post that irks them...and I'm also not saying that *I* report every posts that irks me.)

What *I* want is some discernment on the other end of the process. Not every post that's reported should be strikeworthy. Or if it is, then the Community Guidelines (all hail) should be reconsidered. Or perhaps an application of context, or a consideration of the participants. Fine, maybe not for every single post, but if "user-since-Jan-2013: 27 posts" reports a post made by "user-since-Oct-2010: 1847 posts", perhaps they could take a step back and use some discretion.

Meh. I'm all out of damns to give.

I love you and want to have your fitness babies. I totally agree that the problem come from the way the moderation is done

barkin43

i'm tempted to make a Bowfinger joke about how many times the letter K appears in the OP, but can't be bothered to count them...

i shall now report myself for:

- laziness
- abandoning a joke
- something else i'll think of later

I didn't see an abundance of K's in the OP so I'm prolly gonna tattle on you for saying that. Besides, I love the letter K! I'll let you know if I decide to report this. Meanwhile, feel free to retaliate.

n0ob

Whether or not other people report posts isn't a user call...it isn't *our* call...that's a message that needs to be communicated from the site PTB. From the various discussions I've had about this, I believe they actually *want* people to report posts. (Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that *I* want people to report every post that irks them...and I'm also not saying that *I* report every posts that irks me.)

What *I* want is some discernment on the other end of the process. Not every post that's reported should be strikeworthy. Or if it is, then the Community Guidelines (all hail) should be reconsidered. Or perhaps an application of context, or a consideration of the participants. Fine, maybe not for every single post, but if "user-since-Jan-2013: 27 posts" reports a post made by "user-since-Oct-2010: 1847 posts", perhaps they could take a step back and use some discretion.

Meh. I'm all out of damns to give.

Amen brother,

Akimajuktuq

I've never reported anyone, even though I have been attacked in bizarre, illogical ways.

However, the thing that I can't understand about online forums is that a large number of people find it acceptable to act in a way that they would not act face to face. For some reason, the anonymity of talking through a computer creates a "free for all" attitude. I don't really understand that, but it's their problem, not mine.

FitBeto

I only report people who are sexier than me.

LauraMacNCheese

Whether or not other people report posts isn't a user call...it isn't *our* call...that's a message that needs to be communicated from the site PTB. From the various discussions I've had about this, I believe they actually *want* people to report posts. (Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that *I* want people to report every post that irks them...and I'm also not saying that *I* report every posts that irks me.)

What *I* want is some discernment on the other end of the process. Not every post that's reported should be strikeworthy. Or if it is, then the Community Guidelines (all hail) should be reconsidered. Or perhaps an application of context, or a consideration of the participants. Fine, maybe not for every single post, but if "user-since-Jan-2013: 27 posts" reports a post made by "user-since-Oct-2010: 1847 posts", perhaps they could take a step back and use some discretion.

Meh. I'm all out of damns to give.

^^This /thread

NostalgicMuse

****APPLAUSE*****
:smooched:

Rays_Wife

Reported.

NostalgicMuse

Maybe there should be another area in the forum menu for easily offended people to go and not feel threatened or have no sense of humor. Maybe they can call it the Rated G chit chat forums.

Like the kiddie end of the pool...

yo_andi

Whether or not other people report posts isn't a user call...it isn't *our* call...that's a message that needs to be communicated from the site PTB. From the various discussions I've had about this, I believe they actually *want* people to report posts. (Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that *I* want people to report every post that irks them...and I'm also not saying that *I* report every posts that irks me.)

What *I* want is some discernment on the other end of the process. Not every post that's reported should be strikeworthy. Or if it is, then the Community Guidelines (all hail) should be reconsidered. Or perhaps an application of context, or a consideration of the participants. Fine, maybe not for every single post, but if "user-since-Jan-2013: 27 posts" reports a post made by "user-since-Oct-2010: 1847 posts", perhaps they could take a step back and use some discretion.

Meh. I'm all out of damns to give.

PREACH!

melnia89

I probably agree with you but... no way I'm reading all of that.

hahahha this.

CallMeCupcakeDammit

I probably agree with you but... no way I'm reading all of that.

Where is the tl;dr version?

+1

barkin43

Maybe there should be another area in the forum menu for easily offended people to go and not feel threatened or have no sense of humor. Maybe they can call it the Rated G chit chat forums.

Like the kiddie end of the pool...
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Only the rating should be "EB" for Extremely Blah!

cmriverside

Maybe there should be another area in the forum menu for easily offended people to go and not feel threatened or have no sense of humor. Maybe they can call it the Rated G chit chat forums.

Like the kiddie end of the pool...

There is a kiddie end of the pool. .. . go to "Groups" and start your own My Little Pony group where only joy and agreement are allowed. Ta da.