I agree the incoherence/serial posting is irritating, but I'm not sure we can warn or ban someone just for being annoying, as it doesn't break any specific rules.
Harrow: You didn't have to wound that man. Mal: Yeah, I know, it was just funny.
'Shindig'
Bureaucracy 1: Like Kafka, Only Funnier
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Lyra Jane - Apr 14, 2003 9:59:22 am PDT #9725 of 10001
Up with the sun
Katie M - Apr 14, 2003 10:00:36 am PDT #9726 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
I'm not arguing either way, just pointing out that there's a difference of opinion on the question that might not be completely evident.
Jessica - Apr 14, 2003 10:01:49 am PDT #9727 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
At least for me, the incoherence/serial posting is waaay more annoying than her tendency to rudeness or the statements she's made about gay sex and Christianity.
Maybe so, but being rude is against the rules. Being incoherent ain't.
The serial posting toes the line, but it is starting to feel like spam in there.
And I still think we should give it a few days, if not a week.
Lyra Jane - Apr 14, 2003 10:03:20 am PDT #9728 of 10001
Up with the sun
Jess, I edited because I'd said kind of the opposite of what I meant. I agree she has to actually break the rules before we can warn her, irritating as that may be.
Jessica - Apr 14, 2003 10:09:20 am PDT #9729 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oops, I didn't see that, Lyra. (I think I'll let my post stand, since I think they're still valid points, even if it's no longer strictly a reply.)
Michele T. - Apr 14, 2003 10:09:24 am PDT #9730 of 10001
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
I agree with Jim that it's not a big deal (ETA:) and that some of the posts around this have verged on bullying.
I agree with you that we need to formalize a process and not go through this every time someone does feel there *is* a deal.
I like having the obvious pointed out to me!
Michele T. - Apr 14, 2003 10:11:18 am PDT #9731 of 10001
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
also, there's no rule against serial posting.
Michele T. - Apr 14, 2003 10:12:12 am PDT #9732 of 10001
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
and, JIM! You don't have an e-mail address either.
I posted mine, but now it's gone...
Dana - Apr 14, 2003 10:13:04 am PDT #9733 of 10001
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
No, but there is a rule against "demon-like behavior". She diminishes the quality of the threads that she does this in, and she uses up our bandwidth and our space (and believe me, I'm aware of the amount of bandwidth and space we've used up talking about this.)
Laura - Apr 14, 2003 10:18:34 am PDT #9734 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Again, my marcie is still working in this instance, but for the sake of discussing standard wording if a formal warning is needed at any time in the future, chop away at this maybe...
Dear Buffista,
It is the opinion of the Buffista community that your posting style is causing a problem which needs to be addressed. Specifically, several members have found the posts to be (rude, incomprehensible, vulgar, whatever).
If you wish to remain a contributing member of his community we ask that you carefully examine your posts and make every effort to explain your relevant points without being disrespectful to other members.
In accordance with our policies, this is your first official warning. If you are unable to comply with community standards you will be suspended from the board for a period of two months. If the suspension is violated or if you do not comply with community standards after the period of suspension, then you will be banned.
We sincerely hope you will be able to adapt your posting style to our community standards so that further action will not be required.
Stompy
I would have liked humor, but if formal is preferred.
edit: already changing wording..