If I'm allowed to ask ... about banning

[ArmandV]

I think there is a tinge of truth in that statement Frank.
Thistle or anyone else who has it: Please pm me the url of the new forum also as this is getting a little rediculous for my taste also.
It's gotten to the point where I'm afraid to post any contradictory arguments or my own opinions for fear of getting "infractions" and maybe banned. I have seen more people banned on this forum for speaking honestly than on any forum I have participated in. I mean, what kind of forum is this where a poster has to think, "Hmm, if I do post this opinion I may get banned or receive points against me like so and so when he/she really didn't say anything that I thought was worthy of getting banned."
What I thought was one of the finest forums on the net to post opinions about Japan and "Other serious discussions" and have great debates when I joined, has sunk to a "forum" of, if you do not drink from our kool-aid, and agree with "my" thinking of what is right/wrong about Japan and other things, your opinion is not wanted here. At least that's the way it seems to me of late.
It really is a shame.

I've pretty much stayed out of controversy here. But it occurred to me that this is the only forum I belong to (I belong to around 7-10 of them) with "infractions" or reputation points (thankfully, the negative ones are disabled). I have to question the mind-set of who came up with those gimmicks.

Generally speaking, nobody gets banned in the other forums unless they indulge in outrageous behavior. The moderators generally leave the forums alone except then discussions get too heated and then step in.

Having moderators/administrators issue "infractions" sounds like making them traffic cops.

It is time that the powers-that-be here need to get an attitude change before this forum goes down the tube.

 

[Elizabeth]

The moderators generally leave the forums alone except then discussions get too heated and then step in.

The two other forums where I occasionally lurk I'd have to check the site FAQ to even know who the moderators and admins were.

 

[ArmandV]

The two other forums where I occasionally lurk I'd have to check the site FAQ to even know who the moderators and admins were.

That's how it really should be. On some boards the moderators do participate but they don't go bananas over people disagreeing with them (for the most part, but moderators are only human).

 

[miki78]

Yea I belong to other forums and i'v never seen anything like the arguments on here

Lets be honest this is just a forum its not a job or a place where people have to stay or put up with the stuff thats is going on here

If people keep leaving like this and if the forum stays this quite and if people are afraid to post there opinion then the forum will die

Every time i come on here there are less and less posts no one talks anymore becouse there afraid to say anything

Everybody on hedre are fully grown adults there not going to put up with feeling like that so they leave or get banned or get infractions

Its sad this Forum has ended up this way

But the way people talk and the way people are feeling

Is like being under a regime

Wheather that is true or not is beside the point nobody is going to stick around with that kind of atmosphere

 

[Davey]

Sorry guys but for the love of Jref, I am closing this thread. (it is more a thread with the message let's go to the other forum)

I do get your point though, but even though you don't like the certain person, it shouldn't brake down the forum.

 

[thomas]

He posted more than one unnecessary comment (again) about Maciamo, some people will never learn. *sigh*

If it continues this way, it's practically guaranteed the banned members will be allowed back.

Paradoxically, you are both right. I have just unbanned CC1. His ban was no act sanctioned by management, so please disregard. As usual.