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In an attempt to better manage things, we are experimenting with a rules-infraction system. We are often asked "which post" and "why". This system will send you a note indicating which rules and which post are in question. The system also weights each infraction with points.

If you 'earn' 20 points, your account is suspended until the points expire.
If you somehow earn 100 points, your account is banned.

Most points expire after a certain period of time, ranging from a week to a few months.

A sample of the setup is below:
1 point / 3 months: Ignored Moderator Warning - 1st Offense
2 points / 3 months: Ignored Moderator Warning - 2nd Offense
4 points / 3 months: Ignored Moderator Warning - 3rd Offense
1 point / 1 week: Sniping
1 point / 1 week: Insulted Other Member(s)
1 point / 1 week: Rude Post
1 point / 1 week: Profanity Filter Violation
2 points / Never: Trolling
100 Points / Never: Challenge Post

Right now, infractions are only being issued after an issue is discussed among the staff, and only senior staff can issue them.

Any questions on the system, please ask.
 

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What can sniping be defined as?

Yes, I was wondering about that... random personal potshots at other people? That seems to be covered already by the rest of the list... tried googling on it to see if, like `trolling', it has some special cyberspace sense, but kept getting links to sharpshooting topics etc.
 
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Loosely defined, sniping are those little subtle shots people take at each other.
 

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Loosely defined, sniping are those little subtle shots people take at each other.

OK... I think I have an idea of what this is about... less overt than what comes under the heading of rudeness or insult, but still mean-spirited, something like that...
 

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PS What is the state of things in Buffalo now---any major improvement? I hope our weather down here isn't an indication that the Lakes are getting hit with more snow...
 
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Cleanup crews have reached my street, but theres still 200,000 without heat or power. They're hopeful to have things up by the weekend.
 

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In India, there is a bird called a Snipe. Very fast and agile. The guys who could shoot them ended up being called "Snipers".

Thus ends todays trivia moment.
 

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Does this mean that the moderators are going on a snipe hunt?
What, in your mind, is a "snipe hunt?"

Moderators are monitoring the forum always. Some forums are granted a wee bit more leeway by nature of their intent and purpose. However, sniping is not good form and is certainly not worthy of respect nor a sign of dignified, polite exchange.

Were you planning on asking for some edits? :ultracool
 

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Um, 'twas a joke. You know, snipe hunt?
Um, ya ... I know ... but you're not the only one who asked ... and the thread started to drift (thanks, Arni) ... and I provided a little extra info ... and included a shaded smiley so you'd know I got the joke. :ultracool:angel::ultracool
 
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I missed the joke. I need to practice more.
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Ok, I feel dumb, but can someone please define trolling and "challenge post" too?

Personal shots at my intelligence will be accepted in this case :)
 

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