There are a few rules that are obvious (libel, offensive language, offensive images, sexists comments, etc.), and then there are the rules that are a bit more difficult to interpret. Unfortunately, the Flaming and Trolling rules have been broken far too often as of late. As volunteer mods, we love this team too, and enjoy discussing hockey as posters with everyone else.
Unfortunately, the level of flaming and trolling has been on the increase as the games take on additional significance. We have tried to refrain from thread-banning, warning, or infracting people (usually editing or deleting posts instead). It appears that it makes no difference.
The basic adage: Critique the post, not the poster. Example:
versus:
First is critiquing the post. The second is critiquing the poster. In an actual debate, the moderator would NEVER allow ad-hominem attacks. Similarly, the HF rules also do not allow this:
Most of this is very clear, but the bolded may not be quite as clear. Do NOT label segments of the population in launching an attack - it's still considered Flaming, and the posts will be deleted, you'll be thread-banned, or warned/infracted for it. Similarly:
Trying to hide trolling with a
isn't going to work. This contributes nothing to the conversation, and simply invites more bickering and personal attacks.
As an example: the latest PGT has had almost 1/4 of the total posts either deleted or edited due to either trolling or flaming. I hope this is fair warning that this behaviour won't be tolerated anymore. We're all fans of the same team, and there are some really good opinions on both sides of various debates. I've personally learned a lot from many of the posters, simply by keeping an open mind.
Prior to posting, as yourself: is this addressing the points made by the other poster, or is it directed at the poster themselves? If it's the latter, consider not posting it, or editing.
And finally: if you truly can't get along with another poster, USE THE IGNORE feature. Put them on ignore. Simple as that.
Thanks in advance from the HFJets mods.
Unfortunately, the level of flaming and trolling has been on the increase as the games take on additional significance. We have tried to refrain from thread-banning, warning, or infracting people (usually editing or deleting posts instead). It appears that it makes no difference.
The basic adage: Critique the post, not the poster. Example:
versus:
First is critiquing the post. The second is critiquing the poster. In an actual debate, the moderator would NEVER allow ad-hominem attacks. Similarly, the HF rules also do not allow this:
Most of this is very clear, but the bolded may not be quite as clear. Do NOT label segments of the population in launching an attack - it's still considered Flaming, and the posts will be deleted, you'll be thread-banned, or warned/infracted for it. Similarly:
Trying to hide trolling with a
isn't going to work. This contributes nothing to the conversation, and simply invites more bickering and personal attacks.As an example: the latest PGT has had almost 1/4 of the total posts either deleted or edited due to either trolling or flaming. I hope this is fair warning that this behaviour won't be tolerated anymore. We're all fans of the same team, and there are some really good opinions on both sides of various debates. I've personally learned a lot from many of the posters, simply by keeping an open mind.
Prior to posting, as yourself: is this addressing the points made by the other poster, or is it directed at the poster themselves? If it's the latter, consider not posting it, or editing.
And finally: if you truly can't get along with another poster, USE THE IGNORE feature. Put them on ignore. Simple as that.
Thanks in advance from the HFJets mods.
