| Forums: False Reporting & Report Thread Abuse
Posted: 8/11/2007 3:19:29 AM | i have noticed lately.....that certain members of the UK are "keeping an eye" on reports made about their threads
it is becoming apparent in the threads themselves or they try to counteract this by posting on the violation thread itself..... i would imagine this can be quite intimidating to some... and will in effect "stop" them from posting on this thread with fear of reprisals......
can something be done? | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/11/2007 3:24:50 AM | ooooooooooh this must be because I saw you report adam right? hahahahahaha IT WAS A JOKE AS STATED!
You used to be able to 'post reply' in violations and see who had posted the post. I reported this on help and suggestions and they changed it.
What is happening now is that you can see the last person post in help and suggestions on the forum board but if you go in there and see they have not posted on a thread in help and suggestions, you automatically know that they were last to post in violations.
Maybe we should move the violations thread to a forum section of its own and make it completely anonymous? | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/11/2007 3:36:11 AM | i find it a shame that some people do not not realise that it is the thread or the post that as been reported, not the person themselves..... taking things way to personal......
I have a lot of messages asking or "telling" me .... they knew it was me blah blah blah....
when it was not .... the peeps who ask me and I have reported their thread i will admit to it!and tell them why......
why not?
but I dont take things that other people say to me personally..... (reflection on themselves)
but I can imagine that some people will find this intimidating... so i would like to see the
suggestion above put in place
Maybe we should move the violations thread to a forum section of its own and make it completely anonymous? | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/11/2007 4:14:54 AM | False Reporting & Report Thread Abuse: It is becoming apparent in the threads themselves or they try to counteract this by posting on the report violation thread itself.....
Yeah, we know.
Nothing to worry about, since the more Info exists, the better the Overview.
Actions are not taken based on Poster Arguments or Reports, but on the Merit of the Information submitted.
If you know the Rules, there is nothing to worry about.
Abide by them, and any Report filed against you is like Water running off a Duck's Back.
And if some Poster is out to nail someone by filing generalized, insinuative and twisted Reports, he is only digging his own Grave.
After more than 10 Years of Forum Moderation, I'll spot even the subtlest of hidden Agendas and Motives out of every Report, even if the Filer of the Report is incognizant of his own Objectives.
and will in effect "stop" them from posting on this thread with fear of reprisals......
Moderaters weren't born yesterday. Its a rather select and particularly skilled Force which is quite capable to precisely evaluate and accurately assess any given Situation.
Do not fear what other Posters report.
It has no bearing on anything.
Just the Facts Ma'am.
You used to be able to 'post reply' in violations and see who had posted the post.
Anyone who uses the Forum Rule Violations - Report Thread to field Arguments in Reply to posted Reports instead of contacting any of the Moderators directly will end up with some Vacation Time.
Its for the Purpose of Reporting, not Rebuttals or Discussions.
Maybe we should move the violations thread to a forum section of its own and make it completely anonymous?
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Posted: 8/11/2007 4:40:32 AM | it is becoming apparent in the threads themselves or they try to counteract this by posting on the violation thread itself.....
I would love to know how you came to this conclusion unless you sit here watching the posts constantly to see who is posting.
I happened to report a comment the other night AND then saw a thread on here that was relevant so i posted on it, if i see there is a valid reason for a post to be reported then i will do so, its the post i am commenting on, NOT the person making that post.
i would imagine this can be quite intimidating to some... and will in effect "stop" them from posting on this thread with fear of reprisals......
This is a forum.. what reprisals could there be? People flaming you and "forum stalking"? Report them, they will be warned IF this is the case and advised not to do so in future or they may lose the priveledge of posting.
the peeps who ask me and I have reported their thread i will admit to it!and tell them why......
why not?
Unless it isnt you posting and it is insinuated that it is someone else out to set you up as they "hate" you.... | |
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Posted: 8/11/2007 5:14:31 AM | People who make sometimes contraversial posts will sometimes wonder why their posts have been removed and would like to see why
Answered here: Frequently Asked Questions
Its simply a Matter of reading the Rules, TOS and Help Files.
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/11/2007 6:07:43 AM |
Unless it isnt you posting and it is insinuated that it is someone else out to set you up as they "hate" you....
 now that would be a conspiracy theory, would it not?
who on earth would put so much time and effort into something so petty.....
I would love to know how you came to this conclusion unless you sit here watching the posts constantly to see who is posting
yes i do tend to spend a lot of time on here.... probably the same amount of time as "most" others.... it is a fun site and i love the forums.... so why not
thanks ticket for the information ..... im sure it as put people's minds at rest .......
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Posted: 8/11/2007 9:58:25 AM |
i have noticed lately.....that certain members of the UK are "keeping an eye" on reports made about their threads
The forum rule violation thread is there for all to see if they so wish to read it and also there for them to report if they feel a rule has been broken, and for you to say you have noticed i,d say its pretty fair to say that your keeping a close eye on it yourself.
it is becoming apparent in the threads themselves or they try to counteract this by posting on the violation thread itself..... i would imagine this can be quite intimidating to some... and will in effect "stop" them from posting on this thread with fear of reprisals......
If some one posts to try and counteract a report made on the thread i would feel that they have done this because they have noticed the report and feel it is an unfair report made so are trying to put their point across to the Mod dealing with the report made.
Anyone who uses the Forum Rule Violations - Report Thread to field Arguments in Reply to posted Reports instead of contacting any of the Moderators directly will end up with some Vacation Time.
Maybe some people dont know the rules and dont know that they should contact a Mod directly but hopefully the Mods will take this into account, which i,m sure they do.
As for people stopping posting on the report thread for fear of reprisals, the thread doesnt name the poster making the report and only the person making the report and the Mods dealing with it would know who made the report. "I think thats how it works."
So i see no need for fear unless the Mod dealing with the report deems that the report made was one that didnt break the rules but believes that the report is a malicious one, and if the Mod sees a history of malicious reporting by certain people will then warn or hand out whatever he or she deems fit as a suitable punishment.
And if some Poster is out to nail someone by filing generalized, insinuative and twisted Reports, he is only digging his own Grave.
Yes i like that, make em dig their own grave and then shoot em at dawn.
Nada. Stays where it is.
Total agreement, why make the thread anonymous, its a usefull tool, only thing is some people behave like tools when using it. | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/11/2007 10:24:37 AM |
for you to say you have noticed i,d say its pretty fair to say that your keeping a close eye on it yourself.
good observation..... why else would i start this thread?
If some one posts to try and counteract a report made on the thread i would feel that they have done this because they have noticed the report and feel it is an unfair report made so are trying to put their point across to the Mod dealing with the report made.
to be taken directly to one of the mods
Maybe some people dont know the rules and dont know that they should contact a Mod directly but hopefully the Mods will take this into account, which i,m sure they do.
so read them before you post
if the name is not on one of the threads... people assume it is in the violation thread...
IMO anyhow .......
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/11/2007 10:42:58 AM | If some one posts to try and counteract a report made on the thread i would feel that they have done this because they have noticed the report and feel it is an unfair report made so are trying to put their point across to the Mod dealing with the report made.
No Posts counteracting in Terms of refuting, rebutting or arguing in Respect to another Report Post filed.
Each Post on that Thread is its own Report.
Anything other than that, e-mail any of the Forum Moderators.
Maybe some people dont know the rules and dont know that they should contact a Mod directly but hopefully the Mods will take this into account
The Subject of the Forum Rule Violations - Report Thread clearly indicates its Purpose:
This Thread is for POF Forum Members to make Reports of Forum Rule Violations, Rule Breaks or other Forum-Related Abuse.
When posting your Report here, please indicate/include the following Information:
- The Url of the Thread in Question.
(The Url of this Thread is
http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts898384.aspx
as you can see at the top of your browser)
- The Poster's Identity
(Only if Forum-Posting Related !!!)
- A brief Description of the Violation, Rule Breaks or Abuse.
- Thread Page and Msg: Number if and where applicable.
(The Msg: Number is on the second Line down from the Poster's Profile Thumbnail Pic to the left of his Message Post)
the thread doesn't name the poster making the report and only the person making the report and the Mods dealing with it would know who made the report. "I think thats how it works."
Correct.
So i see no need for fear unless the Mod dealing with the report deems that the report made was one that didn't break the rules but believes that the report is a malicious one, and if the Mod sees a history of malicious reporting by certain people will then warn or hand out whatever he or she deems fit as a suitable punishment.
Anyone who continuously files frivolous or false Reports will initially be pointed to the TOS, Rules and Advisories. In many Cases, Users cannot make accurate Reports if they have no Idea what Rules have been broken.
Anyone who is subsequently found filing Reports clearly indicating malicious Intent or of a malevolent Nature will have their posting Privileges revoked.
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Posted: 8/11/2007 12:08:38 PM | Thanks for the above reply.
So the Forums Rules Violation Thread is just for that, to report a breaking of the rules and that alone and is not to be used for anything else that doesnt relate to a Rule Violation, Rule Breaking or other Forum-Related Abuse.
So would it be fair to say that if someone posted this in the Forums Rules Violation Report Thread that they dont really have a full understanding of the rules and are using the thread for the wrong reasons and are just asking for advice and should have sent an email/PM to a Mod or Admin....Below..
http://forums.plentyoffish.com/7973398datingPostpage2.aspx
Is message 42 relevant to the topic?
If not, please remove it.
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As it goes the above was deemed to be on topic by a Mod and the post remained but i feel by reading the forums regulary that some people are being targeted to be reported because certain people dont like the way certain people post or dont like the content of a post.
At the end of the day if we all posted and agreed with each other the forums would be one boring place to be.. | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/12/2007 12:57:03 AM |
but i feel by reading the forums regulary that some people are being targeted to be reported because certain people dont like the way certain people post or dont like the content of a post.
I absolutely agree with you there..it's rather sickening to see people abuse the fact that they can report others for violations of the rules purely because they have taken a dislike to them or as in the case of some people because they have been rejected by them.
Worse still is when they create threads such as this in order to instill some sort of fear in the hearts of those who would refute the allegations made against them.....nice try OP but I think we all know where you are coming from with this thread......hopefully.
I hate it when people have a certain amount of intelligence which they then use to manipulate others and I do hope that the mods on here can see through their lack of scruples and oh so obvious personal attacks regardless of how the perpetrators attempt to shroud them...sickening really......this thread and the reason for it's existence has made me feel utterly nauseous
If an accusation is made public for all to see on the "report violations thread" then it would only be fair to make the reply public also.........after all people who whisper have something to hide ! | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/12/2007 5:56:35 AM |
I absolutely agree with you there..it's rather sickening to see people abuse the fact that they can report others for violations of the rules purely because they have taken a dislike to them or as in the case of some people because they have been rejected by them.
If someone is breaking the rules and another person reports them what difference does it make what the motivation behind the report is.
I recommend if people dont want to get reported for breaking the rules
THEY DONT BREAK THE RULES
As for people making false reports, now thats something completely different and if someone is making false reports, as Ticketoride already said, they could wind up being banned for life themselves. | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/12/2007 7:20:23 AM |
If someone is breaking the rules and another person reports them what difference does it make what the motivation behind the report is.
If someone breaks the rules and someone reports them for breaking them then i find this acceptable.
But if someone is following someone around the forums and reporting certain individuals at every available opportunity because they have a grudge or dont like a certain person for whatever reason that may be then i find this unacceptable behaviour and rather childish.
I doubt very much that the person reporting a certain person they dont like would report someone that they saw as a freind on the forums for a similar breach of the rules.
Whilst i agree that some members of the site/forums genuinely help the Moderators keep the site and Forums running in a pleasant way i also believe that a few individuals get their kicks out of reporting and helps to make their day whilst sat there smug and smiling into their PC screen.
Edit...Message below..I never said it was happening to me, and if i post and break the rules then i accept whatever comes my way. | |
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Posted: 8/12/2007 7:27:10 AM |
But if someone is following someone around the forums and reporting certain individuals at every available opportunity because they have a grudge or dont like a certain person for whatever reason that may be then i find this unacceptable behaviour and rather childish. If this is happening to you, the best cure for it is: simply follow the forum rules, and don't post anything they can report you for.
If your forum posts are within the rules, you won't be bothered by people reporting your posts and having them removed. | |
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| a new trend going on in the violation thread
Posted: 8/12/2007 1:36:14 PM | False Reporting & Report Thread Abuse: It is becoming apparent in the threads themselves or they try to counteract this by posting on the report violation thread itself.....
Yeah, we know.
Nothing to worry about, since the more Info exists, the better the Overview.
Actions are not taken based on Poster Arguments or Reports, but on the Merit of the Information submitted.
If you know the Rules, there is nothing to worry about.
Abide by them, and any Report filed against you is like Water running off a Duck's Back.
And if some Poster is out to nail someone by filing generalized, insinuative and twisted Reports, he is only digging his own Grave.
After more than 10 Years of Forum Moderation, I'll spot even the subtlest of hidden Agendas and Motives out of every Report, even if the Filer of the Report is incognizant of his own Objectives.
and will in effect "stop" them from posting on this thread with fear of reprisals......
Moderators weren't born yesterday. Its a rather select and particularly skilled Force which is quite capable to precisely evaluate and accurately assess any given Situation.
Do not fear what other Posters report.
It has no bearing on anything.
Just the Facts Ma'am.
You used to be able to 'post reply' in violations and see who had posted the post.
Anyone who uses the Forum Rule Violations - Report Thread to field Arguments in Reply to posted Reports instead of contacting any of the Moderators directly will end up with some Vacation Time.
Its for the Purpose of Reporting, not Rebuttals or Discussions.
If some one posts to try and counteract a report made on the thread i would feel that they have done this because they have noticed the report and feel it is an unfair report made so are trying to put their point across to the Mod dealing with the report made.
No Posts counteracting in Terms of refuting, rebutting or arguing in Respect to another Report Post filed.
Each Post on that Thread is its own Report.
Anything other than that, e-mail any of the Forum Moderators.
Maybe some people dont know the rules and dont know that they should contact a Mod directly but hopefully the Mods will take this into account
The Subject of the Forum Rule Violations - Report Thread clearly indicates its Purpose:
This Thread is for POF Forum Members to make Reports of Forum Rule Violations, Rule Breaks or other Forum-Related Abuse.
When posting your Report here, please indicate/include the following Information:
- The Url of the Thread in Question.
(The Url of this Thread is
http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts898384.aspx
as you can see at the top of your browser)
- The Poster's Identity
(Only if Forum-Posting Related !!!)
- A brief Description of the Violation, Rule Breaks or Abuse.
- Thread Page and Msg: Number if and where applicable.
(The Msg: Number is on the second Line down from the Poster's Profile Thumbnail Pic to the left of his Message Post)
the thread doesn't name the poster making the report and only the person making the report and the Mods dealing with it would know who made the report. "I think thats how it works."
Correct.
So i see no need for fear unless the Mod dealing with the report deems that the report made was one that didn't break the rules but believes that the report is a malicious one, and if the Mod sees a history of malicious reporting by certain people will then warn or hand out whatever he or she deems fit as a suitable punishment.
Anyone who continuously files frivolous or false Reports will initially be pointed to the TOS, Rules and Advisories. In many Cases, Users cannot make accurate Reports if they have no Idea what Rules have been broken.
Anyone who is subsequently found filing Reports clearly indicating malicious Intent or of a malevolent Nature will have their posting Privileges revoked.
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If an accusation is made public for all to see on the "report violations thread" then it would only be fair to make the reply public also.........after all people who whisper have something to hide !
Irrelevant. Just the Facts.
There are no Poster Replies to any Report in the Forum Rule Violations - Report Thread.
If someone is breaking the rules and another person reports them what difference does it make what the motivation behind the report is.
Exactly ... utterly unfounded Concerns.
If anyone is worried about being 'Banned' or kicked-off as the Result of questionable Motivations, its only a dead-away they are fully cognizant they have not abided by the Rules themselves.
There is no such Thing as Someone "getting" Someone else in Trouble.
Read and abide by the Rules, then there is nothing to worry about, and its completely irrelevant what Trouble anyone wants to create for you.
But if someone is following someone around the forums and reporting certain individuals at every available opportunity because they have a grudge or dont like a certain person for whatever reason that may be then i find this unacceptable behaviour and rather childish.
Why worry about that?
Contact any of the Moderators.
If someone is being 'trolled' the Posts show it all.
a few individuals get their kicks out of reporting and helps to make their day whilst sat there smug and smiling into their PC screen.
We see everything.
If this is happening to you, the best cure for it is:
Simply follow the forum rules, and don't post anything they can report you for.
If your forum posts are within the rules, you won't be bothered by people reporting your posts and having them removed.
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Posted: 7/4/2008 3:37:28 PM | Hi There,
I am fairly new to your site and am here to have fun and meet some great people. I have never broken any of your rules posted on your website, EVER!
Today a guy I was talking to previously may have reported me because he was upset that I wasn't going to pursue our relationship.
Like I said, I've never broken any rules, how is it that my profile was deleted?
Do u actually look into the basis of the report. I can't believe I was deleted. I am a professional woman, who has no time for games, and it is apparent to me that he reported me, how else could I not have logged into my messages using my original login info?
It's so unfair I had to set up a new profile
It just seems way too easy for someone to report another person and their profile is then removed.
Any feedabck would be appreciated,
Thank you,,,,,,,,MONA | |
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Posted: 7/4/2008 3:45:51 PM | Today a guy I was talking to previously may have reported me because he was upset that I wasn't going to pursue our relationship. Like I said, I've never broken any rules, how is it that my profile was deleted?
No Records ... so no Data to answer you. But Profiles are not deleted because of unsubstantiated Reports.
Chances are your Profile was deleted for another Reason, or accidentally deleted by the System.
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