hemtae
Member
Yeah but I don't post that much. I would be willing to bet that there's someone that posts significantly more than me that hasn't been banned.
what is the secret to not getting permanently banned from NeoGAF.com?
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Yeah but I don't post that much. I would be willing to bet that there's someone that posts significantly more than me that hasn't been banned.
Coming from the person with gallons of ban blood on their hands?
You are truly a villain.
HalfBakedProphet
Member
There are certain threads posted, based on the subject matter, where you just know its going to be a graveyard at some point.
Don't jump into subjects you're not knowledgeable about. I feel like people want to argue stuff they don't know shit about it, refuse to back down, insult other posters and BOOM...banned. Its a chain reaction of GAF death
Don't jump into subjects you're not knowledgeable about. I feel like people want to argue stuff they don't know shit about it, refuse to back down, insult other posters and BOOM...banned. Its a chain reaction of GAF death
Voice of Reason
Banned
Get on blame spaces good side and you'll never be banned. He is the Jesus savior of neogaf
thecosmicfly
Banned
Will give this thread a thorough read later on. Seems like just the thing a newcomer should devote his time to.
Also, to ask a stupid question that probably deserves to be in the "stupid questions that deserve their on thread" thread, there isn't anything on the site that could trigger an autoban, is there? Like if a newly activated junior account doesn't make a post for a couple of months it's terminated, or any specific words/phrases? Like I said, it's probably a stupid question. Just had it in the back of my head for some reason.
Also, to ask a stupid question that probably deserves to be in the "stupid questions that deserve their on thread" thread, there isn't anything on the site that could trigger an autoban, is there? Like if a newly activated junior account doesn't make a post for a couple of months it's terminated, or any specific words/phrases? Like I said, it's probably a stupid question. Just had it in the back of my head for some reason.
Aaron Strife
Banned
Do something funny to get a tag.
Once you got that you're golden.
Once you got that you're golden.
*raises hand*
Five years, no bans.
I hit the 'Back' button on my would-be posts a LOT.
We don't often disclose that, though sometimes people can guess (not as often as people think, though) or someone knows because they reported the post. I do think it is important to remember that bans are viewed by other moderators and if there was anyone who substantially disagreed with the reason given that your ban would have been lifted early (or perhaps shortened). Even if you don't agree with it, I don't think knowing who pressed the buttons initially would make a difference here.
Bans for perma-juniors are not automatically permanent the way they are (99.9999% of the time) for real juniors.
Snitches get
Gully State
Member
I've started to do that a lot more recently...I can't count how many snarky and unfunny posts I've prevented myself from posting
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I'm coming up on 4 or 5 years never been banned.
Lazy Man's Wallpaper
Member
I have at least twice as many almost-posts as I do real posts
Haha, oh wow. Another month and I fit into that category. Weird.
I'm not a heavy poster but even after that stupid Ambien thread, nope. I tend to lurk in inflammatory topics and if it gets too hot I generally don't post. Sometimes I think it is more interesting to get others opinions on subjects to help refine my own.
JustHadToJoin
Member
Three months for me. I come here in spurts so there will probably be another six month stretch where I forget about the site for a while
Ravensmash
Member
When I first started lurking I thought bans were always permanent. That changed when I kept seeing posters who were banned turning up again.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Keeping my opinions to myself.
Your days are numbered.
Angry Fork
Member
I think I've been banned 3-4 times, once for some fanboy war on gaming side I don't remember what about I think it was participation in some back and forth flaming about steam, once or twice for being too hateful towards religion (I disagree/felt I was misinterpreted but whatever) and another for going on an anti-police rant in a thread that didn't need it (justified imo).
The most I was banned for was a month I think due to one of the religious ones. I've learned it's mostly not worth going on rants just to get a rise out of people, you can be 'controversial' as long as it's supported by a decent argument. When random troll-type language gets thrown around without reason/facts that's when you're on thin ice.
I think the modding is fair, I didn't agree with the bannings for using cunt but that's been resolved. One thing I don't like is when a million people quote something that's suspect (or dead wrong/sexist/racist) and that's taken as a sign that they're about to be banned. If it's dead wrong then yea who cares but if it's something that's only slightly controversial I worry if the pressure from posters influences the mods decision or something. Like when a mob demands the local sheriff to do something about someone who isn't that big of a deal.
The most I was banned for was a month I think due to one of the religious ones. I've learned it's mostly not worth going on rants just to get a rise out of people, you can be 'controversial' as long as it's supported by a decent argument. When random troll-type language gets thrown around without reason/facts that's when you're on thin ice.
I think the modding is fair, I didn't agree with the bannings for using cunt but that's been resolved. One thing I don't like is when a million people quote something that's suspect (or dead wrong/sexist/racist) and that's taken as a sign that they're about to be banned. If it's dead wrong then yea who cares but if it's something that's only slightly controversial I worry if the pressure from posters influences the mods decision or something. Like when a mob demands the local sheriff to do something about someone who isn't that big of a deal.
I can't wait until he's sacrificed for our sins.
Again?
People like you are the worst.
NEOPARADIGM
Banned
lmao. This. So much.
Byakuya769
Member
I'm getting a strong sense of déjà vu. Including Mumei's post below.
Revengeance
Member
Been here since 07 I think. Never been banned, but I'm pretty sure I've said some banworthy things in the past.
Devolution
Member
Probably somebody like bluemax or Steve Youngblood.
I've been here for 8.5 years and only have gotten banned once for 3 weeks.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I think post count matters too. The more posts you make the more likely you are to say something stupid.
That's totally true too. Granted I barely posted from 2004-2008 and mostly still lurked out of habit because I was waiting for almost a year to get approved originally.
I seriously have an easier time of it on the gaming side. I've never been banned for something stupid I said over there so I don't understand the bad rap it gets.
People tend to overthink this stuff. I feel like most of the things that will get you banned fall under this umbrella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0la5DBtOVNI
There are other things that can get you (e.g. piracy talk), but those generally aren't likely to be permanent.
There are other things that can get you (e.g. piracy talk), but those generally aren't likely to be permanent.
Devolution
Member
It takes several bannings to achieve a perm (unless you're ridiculously bigoted) no? If someone hasn't learned then I don't know.
1 Corinthians 16:1-24
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, ...
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, ...
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
But what about self-requested bans? I've only been genuinely banned like twice. Maybe three times - one for which is no longer a bannable offense.
Ban history does differentiate between requested and other forms of bans. And there's not an exact quota of bans that adds up to a perm in any case.
Because OT only posters go over there and post something dumb, someone tells them why it's dumb, and they get mad and tell everyone gaming sucks.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
dont do things
SquiddyCracker
Banned
How many times have you been banned prior to your ascension to modhood, Cyan?
Well even several may not do it. Blamespace is made of teflon.
Byakuya769
Member
Cyan, give the mod that banned me for sarcastically posting "first" a beer. I think they helped me win a moot court competition.
D
Deleted member 77995
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Don't post simply for the sake of posting.
Goodacre0081
Member
I wonder if a mod has ever banned themselves yet.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Me.
soundahfekz
Member
Got my first ban this year posting in an iPhone thread after having owned nothing but iPhones.
What I learned was to stay out of apple threads, period!
What I learned was to stay out of apple threads, period!
a secret-boss
Banned
don't mess with the PC Illuminati
Byakuya769
Member
You fucked up, bro.
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