Ace makes some nice suggestions. Also, a good way to prevent abuse of mod power is transparency. Always when mods give a ban or warning, make them state the fact and the reason for it in a public thread specifically dedicated to that. There, people who get warnings and bans can also appeal the decisions.

Good idea Odin, I've seen that done and it works pretty well.

The key point I'd like to make is that you do not need to reinvent the wheel. Take the ideas that work in other communities and use them here. Every forum has moderators and for good reason.

Thomas is the perfect example of a worthless poster, and his comment above is a perfect example of a worthless post. Except for this part:

even if i get one

That's hilarious.

There is moderation, I think. It's just that what you think should be moderated isn't. The Poon Squad's thread was closed down when people requested for it to be.

+1 Odin/Ace Windu.

I don't think abuse of mod power is that big of a concern. Fizzer should know by now, who the sane posters are. Just give it to any one of them and watch the forums get cleaned up in ONE day.

Colonel, there isn't active moderation. Things are dealt with only if Fizzer is made aware of them, or at least that is my understanding.

I don't see the problem then... things don't need to be moderated unless they are making people uncomfortable and when they do, they are.

"things don't need to be moderated unless they are making people uncomfortable and when they do, they are. "


What is the purpose of this thread if the current state of affairs is not making people uncomfortable/frustrated?

Fizzer/Mercer want a way to automate banning of offensive posters and are hence engaging in discussion.

Sounds good to me, though I wonder if a multi-tiered system would be better. E, PG-13 and M? Something to that effect?

I believe you have to be 13 to play the game anyways.

Imagine being a member at around level 30 to play on ladders, and you get an "M" rating and cannot play on the ladder.

Fizzer/Mercer want a way to automate banning of offensive posters and are hence engaging in discussion.

No, it is rather the opposite. They want to reduce number of bans and reports by creating an arena where inappropriate content is allowed.

Inappropriate content includes swearing, which it seems the majority of today's reports consist of. Warligth will NEVER allow "Racial slurs, personal attacks, excessive profanity," or "pornographic content or links to pornographic content". https://www.warlight.net/wiki/Rules

Basically an 18+ / "M" game will allow players to swear, but not really anything more. At least that is my understanding.

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So I will still be allowed to express my dislike of people of the LGBT community right?

^ Yes but it still makes you a dick

Benjamin628 wrote:

Imagine being a member at around level 30 to play on ladders, and you get an "M" rating and cannot play on the ladder.

Sucks to be you; should've thought of that before "earning" your M rating. (And, in the current version of the proposal, if it's the first or second time, you'll be able to return to E rating after some time.)

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Colonel Harthacanute wrote:

So I will still be allowed to express my dislike of people of the LGBT community right?

I suspect that will depend greatly on the wording you chose. (Also, WTF!?)

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So I will still be allowed to express my dislike of people of the LGBT community right?

No, you may not criticize the LGBT community in any way. They are perfect and if you have any opposition you must be silenced. Any political views that are not 100 percent pro-LGBT that you express will have you ostracized from society. Have a nice day.

+1 Odin/Ace Windu. +1 Master....

"I don't think abuse of mod power is that big of a concern. Fizzer should know by now, who the sane posters are. Just give it to any one of them and watch the forums get cleaned up in ONE day."

As easy as that!!!!

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It is uncivilised, and unnatural. I despise it, those drowning in sin due to it and those who defend them.

I will not discriminate against them due to it., however I do reserve my right to express my views.

If we sent all of them to live on an island somewhere, we'd see how long it takes for them to die out.

We are simply talking here of this GAME/FORUMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you like to wish to express your feelings, political views or your whatever go and look for the right environment. If you do not wish to respect simple rules of a game/forum how do you expect others to react?

Stating "...however I do reserve my right to express my views." is not valid if you are in the wrong place.

This is said to all those trolls and confused little egos in these forums

little egos
LITTLE?
Also maybe you should lighten up a little and use the forum for more than

"best way to pick on map 1"
"any turn 7 strategies?"

https://www.warlight.net/Forum/80200-lgbt-religion

I'm not hijacking this thread. Still like the idea of ratings for players.

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