for going off topic ???

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I would like to know if anyone has ever gotten 'infraction points' for going off topic in a thread ???

I was understanding those to be for swearing, deriding others...that kind of stuff

this site is supposed to be a knowledge base, not a friggin kiddie school

Tom's mission statement

" MotoredBikes.com was created with the vision of creating a community of motorized bicycle enthusiasts, and providing a means to communicate and convey ideas, thoughts and opinions to one another to help spread the word on this alternative mode of transportation."

it seems that the super-moderator has let the title swell his head and he has forgotten how adults behave

Dave, I used to think you were a nice dude, but you have changed since we last talked to each other :(:cry:
you used to be very even handed about things, now you are changing the rules as it suits your fancy.
Yes, I am talking about any post with anything to do with EZM
 
I've never gotten any infraction points for going off-topic but i can imagine if someone is consistantly doing it they'll get a subtle warning,then it's up to them if they want to risk more.
Very few ppl like being told what to do/what not to do,but it's for the common good.Without firm/enforced rules websites quickly degenerate into a little kids slanging match with who can swear the most....result,nothing ever gets done.
 
I am referring to a post discussing the legalities of shifting gears
the adults having the conversation have talked to each other by land-line and worked their differences out
but, apparently, the post was deemed bad enough to award points ???
 
i got an infraction...like anyone here, i knew the rules, but i broke one. funny thing...i lived.

i'd think someone with a going business would be best served to just stay out of "borderline" topics...i understand EZM is doing well, so why would y'all wanna keep presenting such an aggressive image?

and, i could say the same thing about peeps who used to be nice guys.
 
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augidog said:
i got an infraction...like anyone here, i knew the rules, but i broke one. funny thing...i lived.
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Thanks, Augie.

First of all, the rules are clear for anyone to read. We want to make sure that threads stay on-topic to respect the original poster. When people post completely off-topic replies, the board becomes disorganized, it creates work for the moddies (splitting threads), and people get upset.

7 points for this broken rule is NOTHING. Established members can do it 4 times in a row before they see any banned time. Even if they push their luck and do it a 5th time, they only face a 2-day time-out.

Second, infractions are delivered anonymously. They come from a "Dummy" user called "Admin", so you have no way of knowing who actually gave the infraction. It could have been any mod/admin who was following simply protocol.
 
Third, infraction points themselves are not a form of punishment. Having 7 infraction points under your belt does not restrict how you use the forum. They are simply a convenient way for the hard-working moderators to keep track of who is respecting the forum rules and who is not.
 
there is no mention of getting points for going off-topic
hundreds of threads here are like that
but, if that's how you are doing things now....it is your house and I will stay on topic

aug, there was no borderline, an opinion was rendered, that's all
if that is aggressive, I don't see how
facts are facts

I am still asking if ANYONE else here has gotten points for going OT

am I getting points for THAT ?
 

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