Extended Semi Probation

[Exel]

I think people who have just come out of probation should be put on watch.

For example,
Jim joins today and posts twice and waits to become a full member.
He then becomes a normal members. He is now free to do everything.
This includes scamming/spamming etc.

I think we should put every new member on like a watch out so if they get an infraction in the first 50 days and first 100 posts of being a member then they should get banned permanently. This includes trolling and spamming in the shoutbox.

It would make new members more cautious in their beginning days and the scammers and spammers won't take the time..

"Treating everyone as a murderer till they can prove they are not"

Exel Reviewed by Exel on 11th Sep 2010. Extended Semi Probation I think people who have just come out of probation should be put on watch. For example, Jim joins today and posts twice and waits to become a full member. He then becomes a normal members. He is now free to do everything. This includes scamming/spamming etc. I think we should put every new member on like a watch out so if they get an infraction in the first 50 days and first 100 posts of being a member then they should get banned permanently. This includes trolling and spamming in the Rating: 5

[QuickSand]

hmm ask el

[GeeZus]

I see what you mean, will be interesting, and actually stop the re-signups/ex-banned from doing their stuff on a daily basis.

BUT, say if staff know for a FACT they are legit can they approve them?

IF you think " YES " then that's kinda a bad idea, because some are friends/mates/suckups to people on here.

[Exel]

@QS Thats why I made this topic?
Its better for mods to relay information.

@OnCoke
I meant that they can still post but if they fuck up early then they get banned.
If staff know 100% that the guy is legit then sure put him as a regular member.

[Prazsky]

I guess it's easy to go hard on new members when you are already on a pedestal.

[aishamontreal]

I agree with your suggestion Exel !
Nice idea.

[Spooky]

If staff know 100% that the guy is legit then sure put him as a regular member.

I disagree, if this were to happen (extended probation) then it should be the same for all.

Even if the member has known a mod for years it should make NO difference.

The idea is a very good one.

[Exel]

I guess it's easy to go hard on new members when you are already on a pedestal.

I was once a new member a long time ago as well, don't forget that.
I just want this to happen because of all these newfags that need to learn or gtfo.

[TLK]

I agree with your suggestion Exel !
Nice idea.

Not really. We have moderators for a reason. They shouldn't waste watching newbies when they have many important mod actions to carry out. Everyone here was once a NEW MEMBER and he was under PROBATION.

If you don't trust a newbie, hire a spy. If you got some proof, use the report button. We're supposed to teach new members about webmaster stuff not other shit.

[Exel]

Mod will have to do the job they are doing right now.
It would just require them to ban more often.

If a new member wanted to learn he would make a conscience note to not fuck up.