Why Is The Concept Of Showing A Little Consideration So Hard To Grasp?

SportsModerator · May 15, 2004 12:49AM

Even the kids on the sports B/S/T board are able to follow the rules without having to be reminded on a regular basis. If any of you feel so strongly that whatever rules are in place do not apply to you, then please feel free to buy a server, pay for some decent software, find some fool with no life to moderate, and then start up your own sooper-dooper board to do with as you please. Until then, let's just try to have this place flow smoothly.

Thanks

cosmicdebris · May 15, 2004 12:54AM

Oh Great SM1 what are the rules for this forum and where are they posted?

tradedollarnut · May 15, 2004 12:58AM

Rules? What exactly are the rules? Seriously - the only thing I've seen you definitively post is to keep offerings to one thread. I saw where a few forum members decided that there should only be one ttt per day, but frankly they don't get to make the rules. And what defines an offering? And what defines a ttt? Certainly different coins for sale should be combined into one thread, but why should Coins for Sale be combined into the same thread as Coins Wanted? And if one has updated information, is it the same as a plain ol' ttt?

Perhaps you should lock a thread at the top of the board with the official rules. You see, when people start being sticklers for the rules then perhaps the rules need to be clearly defined by the rule makers and not by the peanut gallery.

poptopsRus · May 15, 2004 1:01AM

I think we just need a big group hug

SportsModerator · May 15, 2004 1:03AM

Bill

How sad that we will have to post a rule sheet for this board and keep it at the top in perpetuity. Amazing that this will be the ONLY board that we have had to take such action. You would think that it would dawn on some folks that posting 5 threads listing 5 lots on ebay and TTTing on the hour every hour might not be a civil or considerate thing to do in light of the fact that there are many others limiting their offers to one thread.

tradedollarnut · May 15, 2004 1:10AM

You would think that it would dawn on some folks that posting 5 threads listing 5 lots on ebay and TTTing on the hour every hour might not be a civil or considerate thing to do in light of the fact that there are many others limiting their offers to one thread.

Interesting. So that's the extent of the rules? Then what was all the internet vomit about this morning? Looks like somebody got their undies in a bunch over nothing... again!

cosmicdebris · May 15, 2004 1:12AM

I agree SM1. It seams a clear and concise list of rules is needed for some individuals. It maybe the only way to stop the bickering.

tradedollarnut · May 15, 2004 1:18AM

With all due respect, how can you expect anything other than bickering when vague rules are self enforced by people with no real authority?

IrishMike · May 15, 2004 1:32AM

SportsModerator1, I've sold about 20 coins here over the years and the rules seemed to be dynamic rather than static. I admit not knowing the rules but also don't think I broke any other than the one Legend broke I tt'd an auction more than once in a day. For that I am everlastingly apologectic and sorry for.

Well, not really.

SportsModerator · May 15, 2004 1:36AM

IrishMike

Confessional hours are from 6-9PM Tuesday and Thursday.

Bustman · May 15, 2004 1:40AM

How about we have one rule enforcer....SM1! If he doesn't like a post, he'll speak up or remove it. Everybody else, stop playing police officer!!!

ajia · May 15, 2004 1:48AM

I agree with SM1, but also with cosmicdebris.
I have been on this board for quite some time.
I have seen the bickering, in fact this thread, technically, should not be on this board, but.....

Does ANYONE REALLY know:

1. Who the administrator of this board is-the one with the power to give someone the boot
2. If there are rules governing this board. My understanding is that we have unofficial guidelines we wish all would adhere to, but not real rules.

There should be exceptions to the multiple thread rule. A post to sell should be able to co-exist with a post to buy/trade; if you have an old post that is one page 10 & you decide to sell other coins & create a new thread, then someone TTT or replies to the old thread you should not get burn at the stake for.
It's when someone creates 5 threads for 5 coins all at the same time that burns me.

SportsModerator · May 15, 2004 1:58AM

<< <i>A post to sell should be able to co-exist with a post to buy/trade; if you have an old post that is one page 10 & you decide to sell other coins & create a new thread, then someone TTT or replies to the old thread you should not get burn at the stake for >>

That's common sense

As for getting booted to the twilight zone, all I have to do is two clicks of the mouse.

tradedollarnut · May 15, 2004 2:10AM

A post to sell should be able to co-exist with a post to buy/trade

That's common sense

We're getting warmer! How about starting 4 threads bashing someone for doing something that the moderator declares is ok by common sense?

fullerfun4 · May 15, 2004 3:16AM

I really don't appreciate all of the continual repetitive postings for personal sales, especially for the stuff on Ebay. It seems to be just a cheap way for personal advertisement. But, of course, this is the BST Forum, and I guess we could go to the other Forums if it gets to be too much.

nOoBiEeE · May 15, 2004 3:51AM

<< <i>Bill

How sad that we will have to post a rule sheet for this board and keep it at the top in perpetuity. Amazing that this will be the ONLY board that we have had to take such action. You would think that it would dawn on some folks that posting 5 threads listing 5 lots on ebay and TTTing on the hour every hour might not be a civil or considerate thing to do in light of the fact that there are many others limiting their offers to one thread. >>

My $.02 cents - A rule sheet stickied at the top would be great. I have been to lots of forums that do that and it cuts down on problems like the ones being talked about here. I for one did not see any of the rules when coming here but I personally know from other forums in general what is acceptable and what is not. Even though in most cases it is common sense, some people just don't seem to grasp certain concepts.

BigAl · May 15, 2004 4:15AM

How sad that we will have to post a rule sheet for this board and keep it at the top in perpetuity

Who really gives a rat's if it's "sad"

Post the rules. Constantly bumping your reminders isn't working.

This reminder doesn't even state the flippin' rules, who's breaking them, and how they're being broken.

Please post the "rules" for all the newbies, and the people who have no idea that there are actually "rules" (aka your "5-thread" person). It may actually cut down on your hassle time.

Bikingnut · May 15, 2004 4:51AM

Why do we need a rule sheet when all anyone is asking is to be considerate of others? There are only two things anyone needs to remember:

First, Use one thread for multiple listings of whatever you're selling and second don't move the thread to the top more than once a day.

Whats so hard about that?

MICHAELDIXON · May 15, 2004 5:11AM

Why Is The Concept Of Showing A Little Consideration So Hard To Grasp?
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Ah,

because it's not taught in school and most households don't know what it is?

BigAl · May 15, 2004 5:36AM

Look, there are 2 types of rule breakers:

1.People who know the rules and choose to break them
2.People who are unaware of the rules and unintentionally break them

Let’s target the people in the second class because these lame “reminders” generally do not deter intentional rule-breaking.

Put yourself in the shoes of someone unaware of the existence of these “unsaid” rules. Where the heck do these people go to find the rules???? How are they supposed to know the “culture” of the BST board when no one informs them. And it’s not a questing of “consideration” because these people don’t understand that they’re acting “inconsiderate” in the first place!!! Some don’t even know what “TTT” means.

I can tell you they will not go to a thread entitled, “Why Is The Concept Of Showing A Little Consideration So Hard To Grasp?” to find the rules.

A thread needs to be posted in a conspicuous place with a title that reads something like “Important rules for posting to this forum” or similar. Keep it at the top for a few weeks then let it go to be TTT’d as needed.

I hear so much complaining about this topic but see zero preventive action. If this is a topic creates such anxiety, then Do something about it!

1. Post the rules and consequences.
2. For rule breakers, post a warning IN THEIR THREAD and make them aware of their “violation” so they know it is their actions that are contrary to the rules.
3. If they continue to be “inconsiderate” follow through with the posted consequences.

If this is done, thing should shape up fairly quickly...and from then on it will just be the occasional newbie poster who needs the gentle reminder.