[quote name='evilmax17']If the only thing that comes of this thread is TMK being unbanned, then it would be a total loss. It's not just about him.
Currently, there are no set rules for when bans (permanent or otherwise) should be enforced. We have the TOS, but even that is selectively enforced.
Many have said it before, but I just want to make it clear. This isn't just about TMK. It's about defining a clear set of rules for when bans are necessary, making sure that punishments are being justly enforced, and that every member is treated equally. No matter who you are, how many posts you have, how many deals you've submitted, or who you happen to be friends with. The rules should equally apply to everybody.
One major suggestion in working toward this goal is the Banned User thread, which has been outlined in the OP and refined throughout this entire thread. This would add accountability to moderator actions, just in case somebody flies off the handle. Nobody is infallible, and that includes CAG staff. As somebody said previously in this thread, it creates a system of checks & balances. It's the job of the moderators to keep the community in line, but it's also the job of the community to keep the moderators in line. Everybody wins.
This isn't a TMK issue. This is a CAG issue.[/QUOTE]
You make it seem as though people are getting unrightfully banned everyday.
Currently, there are no set rules for when bans (permanent or otherwise) should be enforced. We have the TOS, but even that is selectively enforced.
Many have said it before, but I just want to make it clear. This isn't just about TMK. It's about defining a clear set of rules for when bans are necessary, making sure that punishments are being justly enforced, and that every member is treated equally. No matter who you are, how many posts you have, how many deals you've submitted, or who you happen to be friends with. The rules should equally apply to everybody.
One major suggestion in working toward this goal is the Banned User thread, which has been outlined in the OP and refined throughout this entire thread. This would add accountability to moderator actions, just in case somebody flies off the handle. Nobody is infallible, and that includes CAG staff. As somebody said previously in this thread, it creates a system of checks & balances. It's the job of the moderators to keep the community in line, but it's also the job of the community to keep the moderators in line. Everybody wins.
This isn't a TMK issue. This is a CAG issue.[/QUOTE]
You make it seem as though people are getting unrightfully banned everyday.