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Froy
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posted on 08-31-2001 @ 10:44 AM      
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Following up on GS' post the other day I had an interesting idea...

It's always been policy not to unban other mod's bannings. Unfortunately most banned users don't know who banned them, so if they ask for a leeway or try to explain themselves, they all too often come to me, or go to the wrong mod. From now on, users can send in their banning appeal to: appeals@opieanthony.com

I set up a web-based account with everyone.net for all the mods to use so that when a person bitches to you, there is a forum for them to be directed to, and so there is no more confusion about who can ban or unban what users.

Just click the link to check @oa.com mail, the username is obviously 'appeals' the password is 'banned'

Let's see if this helps make things run a bit more smoothly.


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posted on 08-31-2001 @ 2:45 PM      
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Thanks li'l buddy :)



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Joey BigArms
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posted on 08-31-2001 @ 3:26 PM      
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Thanks Froy. I assume that e-mail address will be on the banned screen?


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GonzoStyle
posted on 08-31-2001 @ 4:42 PM      
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good idea can we filter out mavric's e-mail though, lol you know he will send 100 e-mails a day.


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Froy
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posted on 08-31-2001 @ 5:29 PM      
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At least this way when people bitch there is a place to direct them to.


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FoundryMusicJeff
posted on 08-31-2001 @ 8:40 PM      
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couldn't we add a Banned by whomever in thier status when we ban them?

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Froy
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posted on 09-01-2001 @ 12:09 AM      
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quote:

couldn't we add a Banned by whomever in thier status when we ban them?



The thought had occurred to me, but I didn't want to bother you with it.


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Am I just a victim of, a victim of my lost faith
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posted on 09-01-2001 @ 12:16 AM      
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quote:

Froy wrote:

The thought had occurred to me, but I didn't want to bother you with it.



How thoughtful of ya Froy.

Btw... what is the standard length of mourning period for dead pop stars? :)





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Froy
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posted on 10-11-2001 @ 6:59 PM      
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Just a reminder for everyone to take a look at the appeals box once a week or so. I know there are some people who have sent in emails already.


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GonzoStyle
posted on 10-12-2001 @ 12:00 AM      
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Well how does this work now?

I noticed the e-mail by Hummer Jon who seems to have a decent case for reinstatement.

Do we bring him up here in BTS and ask the mod who banned him why he/she did so, and then have a vote? Or is this something that will be totally decided on by froy?


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Froy
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posted on 10-12-2001 @ 10:15 AM      
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This will sound somewhat vague, but I will defer judgment to whoever banned the person, except in special instances... ie: KFC, JMB, etc. If they were given strikes and banned by several mods, it would be a good idea if those parties interested were conferred with. I do not know the situation in which all members were banned, so it would be foolish and arrogant of me to sit here and say who can & cannot be let on, though I will reserve final judgment if someone is unsure what to do, if there is a difference of opinion, or if like I said, the user in question is a special case.

If you do check the inbox and there are new mails in there, it wouldn't be a bad idea to post their plea in this thread, so that those who don't check often can come here instead.


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Fez
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posted on 10-12-2001 @ 8:13 PM      
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Ok now I may be going out on a limb here but...

...isn't this a tad bit ridiculous? This is a message board for a radio show, not a prison. I've already had a few people, vets and semi-regs alike talk to me about how this seems to indicate that membership here is like gaining access to the stone-cutters

In my opinion, if we were to do this differently, I would just clarify the policy with banned members, and how they can contact any mod to discuss their status on the board.

While both procedures accomplish the same thing, this one leaves people with the feeling that mods are more important than others.

But hey, I'm just here for the weight room



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posted on 10-12-2001 @ 11:05 PM      
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quote:

and how they can contact any mod to discuss their status on the board.


Fez, I am uncontactable, d'oh!



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Joey BigArms
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posted on 10-13-2001 @ 2:47 AM      
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quote:

But hey, I'm just here for the weight room

I had to cancel and reschedule your training session. How does tomorrow at 12:30 sound?


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Froy
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posted on 10-13-2001 @ 3:18 AM      
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Fez, the problem is that 9 out of 10 banned members don't know who banned them. This is merely meant as a way for those who are banned to be sure that they can reach the actual moderator who took action, instead of having to IM or email everyone separately.


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I believe in the hope and I pray...
That someday it may raise me... above these badlands
Fez
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posted on 10-13-2001 @ 8:53 AM      
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quote:

I had to cancel and reschedule your training session. How does tomorrow at 12:30 sound



Bitch please. I thought you were going to pump me up.

quote:

Fez, the problem is that 9 out of 10 banned members don't know who banned them. This is merely meant as a way for those who are banned to be sure that they can reach the actual moderator who took action, instead of having to IM or email everyone separately.



I'm not arguing the process rather just the way its being presented. [Kid A]I mean, whats wrong with that???[/Kid A]


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posted on 11-28-2001 @ 12:49 PM      
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OK Boys & Girls... Since Kid's banning yesterday, I thought it may be a good time to check the e-mail at the appeals@oa.com box... It seems that nobody has checked it in a while... there was only one new one there & here it be...
quote:

From: MPhair6200@aol.com
To: appeals@opieanthony.com
Subject: Kwyjibo
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:49:46 EST

I had to take some time off as I couldn't get online that much for a few months. I come back to the board and find out that I am banned?!?!? I have no idea why. I do know that someone I know was tossed, he uses the same ISP from the same town, an IP address cross over is all I could think of, making it seem like he was using my login.

Any insight would be appreciated,
Kwyjibo
OK, I didn't ban this one (nor do I know who did) but I don't recall this member being a trouble maker (does anyone know who his "friend" who was banned is?) & It seems that nobody else really had any problems with him... If it's ok with the masses here in BTS, I say we give him another shot... granted, keep an eye on him, but reinstate him nonetheless... that is, unless whoever banned him steps forward and tells a tale of poster gone bad.

*edit: and for the record, i replied to his e-mail to let him know that his appeal is being reviewed...



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This message was edited by FN Moron on 11-28-01 @ 12:54 PM
Froy
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posted on 11-28-2001 @ 1:09 PM      
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I never had any problems with Kwijybo. I dont know what he did to be banned. I'm fine with giving him amnesty.


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I believe in the hope and I pray...
That someday it may raise me... above these badlands
GonzoStyle
posted on 11-28-2001 @ 1:14 PM      
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Registered: Jan. 70
I didnt ban him, maybe his IP matched another banned members like he said. But I never remember having trouble with him.




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